we (@holo_memory and i) just finished the 2nd edition of the MNT Pocket Reform Operator Handbook with a bunch of major updates, including GNOME in the Desktops chapter (instead of Wayfire), more clear "Standby Power Switch" explanation, updated firmware update instructions, debug UART table […]

iconic line from hacker dave (kathy rain: director's cut)

boring and obvious take, but i find AI stuff only interesting when it fails in hilarious or dangerous ways, and i find grifters and snake-oil salesmen fascinating in a crime-drama kind of way. i'll never respect AI output as a creative work because it's just random machine garbage and i'm only […]

purple-pink is a good color

berliners: where do you buy your used books nowadays? (boost is ok 📚)

BTW if you're looking for an open hardware, repairable laptop made by a small team in berlin with no venture capital, maybe MNT Reform Next could be interesting for you: https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next

yay, it's that time again, MNT September 2025 Update is out, written by @holo_memory. lots of fun stuff, check it out: https://mntre.com/media/reform_md/2025-09-30-september-update.html

i've been picking up "wantless: solace at world's end" again after some time and i got really hooked. it's a bit hard to describe... it's a turn-based isometric strategy game with a cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic theme. it deals with mental health issues […] [Original post on mastodon.gamedev.place]

what i'm doing after work ✨

currently riding a train with @holo_memory, so of course we had to try nerdy things like install Xfce4 on MNT Pocket Reform. to my surprise, it's mega easy. "sudo apt install xfce4", and then the beta (?) wayland version of Xfce4 is available on the GDM login […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

new MNT August 2025 Update article by @holo_memory is out, and there's so much nerdy stuff it's almost zine-length, enjoy: https://mntre.com/media/reform_md/2025-08-31-august-update.html

i've been enjoying "thronebreaker" a lot lately 🌱

now available: a green LED version of the MNT x Kolibri HALO-90 Electronic Earrings (open hardware, sound reactive). also after the link: a new video demo by @holo_memory demonstrating all modes and colors of the earrings (warning: some strobing lights, but […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

fun with optical illusions

it's great to be back in night city... got the phantom liberty dlc from @mntmn and i'm really enjoying it! ✨💖 #CP2077

I'm up to 25 rabbits! It was getting a bit difficult to have them displayed all individually on my website, so I've started combining them in groups of 10 :>. https://kokorobot.ca/site/punk_rabbits.html

i can finally show you the supporter t-shirt design for MNT Reform Next! this is a test print in size M (too big for me, i mostly wear S). it's a 4-color screenprint and i did the design this time, based on many small MNT/Reform related design elements made […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

MNT Research July Update is out, enjoy! https://mntre.com/media/reform_md/2025-07-31-july-update.html (written by @holo_memory)

i played "zenith" with @aranjaeger today 🚀 it's a fun competitive sci-fi themed game designed in a colorful comic art style. i really liked it even though i lost both rounds :D

Yet another "fuck it there are no consequences" move by Spotify https://www.404media.co/spotify-publishes-ai-generated-songs-from-dead-artists-without-permission/

what if—hear me out—instead of building more ai we would build more nonsmoking third places with live underground electronic music bands

Wikipedia has a cheat sheet of well-known tells for identifying generated text. (With an appropriate warning not to over-index on minor ones as absolute proof) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_AI_Cleanup/AI_catchphrases

omg it's #PortfolioDay! i'm anri 💫 i'm a queer transmasc writer and illustrator, currently working on a visual novel for @owlycrow 💜 here are some of my illustrations and (ui) designs!