Random thought: Security updates are usually covered derisively, as if to suggest exploits are easily avoidable. The reality is that security is really hard so platforms with regular updates deserve mostly positive coverage. It’s those that never update who deserve scorn.
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I wouldn’t use the same term for everything described. Not responding during the interview process? Sure, I’d call that “ghosting” and agree that it’s fair game. Not showing up or even responding after accepting a position. That’s just being an asshole.
Finally got around to playing around with Source Maps. This might change some of my opinions on compiled JavaScript. 🤯
The notion that passion and work are binary is an unrealistic expectation that I’ve seen mess with a lot of really good people.
Thinking about writing an extension that simply replaces “Millennials” and now “Gen Z” with “the youngs”.
Safari will switch to a specific tab given the shortcut Command+[number] where 1 is the leftmost tab. This is great, but I dislike that it includes pinned tabs. In my mind Command+1 would ideally show the leftmost opened tab. A modifier key could be used to open pinned tabs.
Twitter is less like a cesspool to me than most. I think it’s because I don’t follow cess and I use a third party app. When I do use the website, the worst content by far comes out of Trends. Luckily, Craig Hockenberry has a plan for that.
https://twitter.com/chockenberry/status/1162440345830846464?s=20
I am more upset than I have any right to be that the reason for the non-regulation field in Canada wasn’t because it was CFL regulation. (I would love to see an NFL game played on the CFL field.)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-and-Packers-playing-on-80-yard-field-in-14372064.php
I know you don’t like the random electrocutions, but rather than disable them, we’re going to make shocking you easier. Chin up though, you’ll know exactly who is shocking you so you can in theory turn them off after they happen… maybe.
Note to self: Create OS. Name it “Ten”. Increment quickly.