RE: https://mastodon.nz/@AngelaAntunovic/115941419943631352 It's election year here in #aotearoa this year. I hope our #green party takes inspiration from this ad for their campaign (or as far I'm concerned, any party that actually cares and isn't owned by its deep-pocketed donors).

The Australian and NZ govts need to grow a spine and make it abundantly clear that a US attack on Greenland would result in the end of all military and intelligence co-operation. No more AUKUS. No more Pine Gap. Cancellation of orders for military hardware from US suppliers. #auspol #nzpol

If you are an author who uses #markdown, what app do you use for your #writing ? I am relatively new to Markdown and have begun using #joplin for my note-taking, mainly because it works best across all platforms (iOS, MacOS, Android, Linux) via my #nextcloud server. My needs are relatively […]

This bar in Christchurch has number plates from lots of different places. I like to think the owners of this one achieved their dream.

With the federal government threatening to send ICE "door to door", here's a reminder: "If an officer knocks on your door: Do not open the door. Teach your children not to open the door. Officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE “warrants” are not signed by judges […]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@VeroniqueB99/115856043391926718 I can relate to that!

Anyone having spellcheck issues on with LibreOffice Writer? I can't seem to get it to work, and neither can others in my community. We're using Linux Mint. #libreoffice

Is it a sin to covet thy neighbour’s car? If so, I’m totally guilty!

Totally trying this.

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After at least 30 years, I no longer have a #microsoft account. My next step is to #degoogle at least to the point that I can get by with a free account. My #apple account will take a bit more addressing, but its days are numbered too. It all feels quite liberating!

This is what I want to see happen here in New Zealand, and around the world! #sustainability #equity #commons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRCyCe9n95o

Is #aramex the WORST courier in the country? A component I've been waiting for was picked up by the courier from the local depot for delivery to me at 1:34pm on Monday. It's been riding around in their van for over THREE DAYS! Still not here. Having written this rant, no, I don't feel any better.

I'm 77. And I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Am I too late?

Just got an email from Apple. “Shop like there’s no tomorrow”. Shouldn’t it be “Keep shopping and there will be no tomorrow”? #sustainability #consumerism #capitalism

I’m guessing Enzo is a bit of a collector. Randomly spotted on a walk in suburban Christchurch. #dog

In an era filled with tech dipshits who never developed emotionally past the age of 13 & use their wealth to become odious monsters ... ... listen to Steve Wozniak.

Is it my imagination or has #firefox got slower and more buggy lately? Any preferred #privacy focused alternatives?

I have bought a Dell Latitude E6430 laptop, sight unseen. These are about 12-13 years old now. They have an unusual rubbery sort of surround around the keyboard, which doesn't stand the test of time as well the rest of the machine. On this laptop, it has become sticky, I assume as the "rubber" […]

Is this a silly thought? Craft breweries are suffering because of the high cost of carbon dioxide gas. The fermentation process produces carbon dioxide gas. Why aren’t they bottling their own gas instead of discharging it to the atmosphere? #beer #climate #sustainability

Today, I just completed the practical session of an emergency first aid course. I enjoyed it, but I have some advice for you: DO NOT have a medical / trauma event near me!

I've been writing a bit lately about conscious consumerism (not that anyone's reading it). But I've realised I'm labeling it wrong. From now on I'm calling it positive consumerism. Consumer choices for positive benefits. #sustainability #equity

Don’t feed the oligarchs. Or the libertarians. A couple of things I have done to this end in recent times: Stopped using PayPal. Stopped using Microsoft. Started using Linux almost exclusively. I do have a Mac, which I am currently converting into a cloud server, so I can privatise my cloud […]

Enshitification reaches your kitchen appliances! How do you feel about your expensive fridge pushing ads at you? https://www.pcmag.com/news/samsung-smart-fridges-now-show-ads-in-your-kitchen #enshitifcation

The other thing I've found about Medium is that a lot of my new followers now seem to pretty young Asian women who write two self-help articles per day, every day. Are they even human?

So, my Medium membership has expired, apparently. It's going to cost me $80 to renew. For me, that's unsustainable, given that my total earnings so far haven't made the $10 minimum payment (that's not Medium's fault, necessarily). What should I do? Switch back to Substack? At least there's no […]

In an article from Wired: "“Hey, Copilot.” That's the wake word for the AI assistant in voice mode, now coming to all Windows 11 computers. Whether you like it or not, Microsoft wants you to start talking to your computer. The company is introducing new Copilot features across all Windows 11 […]

#libreoffice Has there been a recent change to the menu bar appearance? I prefer to use the Linux Mint light theme, but when I do, some of the buttons (e.g. for alignment and lists) are all but invisible. To make the Writer menu bar usable I have had to change my Mint theme to dark. I'm […]

#CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #keepmasksinhealthcare #maskup #WearAMask #VaccinesPLUS #covid19 #covid #sarscov2 #davossafe #BringBackMasks #covidconscious #cleanair #COVIDcautious #sciencememe #Science

At the other end of the mobile computing scale was this little netbook, which was also in outstanding condition except for an unfortunate key board issue. #laptop #computing #vintagecomputing https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/laptops/laptops/other/listing/5559480978

Interested in computer nostalgia? Take a look at this beast I'm selling on Trade Me. I took a Linuxified laptop a family a few days ago, and came away with four old laptops they wanted rid of! This thing really impressed me and not only because, after 21 years, it still has the protective […]

For those who haven't heard yet... 😭

Well, that's me for now. Signing off!

Motueka has become quite a growth "market" for Linux conversions lately. We have just today launched a local bulletin board to support all those new users in the region. If you are interested in #linux feel free to join (if you live in Aotearoa / New Zealand - access is restricted)

If I wanted to de-corporatise my online like as much as possible, what phone should I use? iPhone or Android. If Android, which brand? I'm iPhone at the moment, but Linux desktop and laptop, with a Mac Mini M1 tucked away in the cupboard (just in case) because I no longer use it. I'd like good […]

He's done the maths...

Why does the EFF only provide links to X and FB in its articles? Why not also Mastodon and Bluesky, supposedly independent platforms? #eff #privacy #infosec #security

And my tomato has a flower already!

My micro garden on a fine Motueka morning. Lettuce, silver beet (chard), radish, parsley, tomato. #vegetable #gardening

Great to see this fightback. If you value independent, quality investigative journalism, check this out: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy/p/the-free-press-fights-back?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email,

Do you pebble? I didn't know but i do!

I've always wondered why I see things differently from most of the people around me; why they are getting so wound up about things that don't seem at all important to me, while seeming completely oblivious to things I think are really important. My "otherness" may explain that. Discovering that […]

Very good to see this! https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-european-military-just-ditched-microsoft-for-open-source-libreoffice-heres-why/ h/t to @DrCuriosity #eu #digitalsovereignty Especially cool how they've been funding the dev community to add the features *they* want!

I use a Panasonic #breadmaker to #bake pretty much all of our #bread needs (or wants). My secret ingredient? A very ripe banana. When I have one I just reduce the liquid by about half the weight of the banana. It gives the loaf a great soft but strong texture and also improves the keeping […]