Things That Work: Firefox

I’ve used a number of different browsers over the years. In fact, I’ve used more browsers than I realized, once I started compiling idea for this post.

When I first started using computers, my primary browser was Internet Explorer. I don’t recall exactly what year this was, but it was prior to the advent of Firefox and Chrome. And for years, that’s what I used. I vaguely recall using Netscape Navigator, actually, at one point, but I don’t think it ever stuck.

A Lazy Saturday

Okay, so maybe the title isn’t 100% accurate… But I honestly don’t feel like I’ve accomplished that much today (so far). I’m ready to blog though, so… here it goes.

I started out this morning at 4a. After some coffee and reading, it was time for a short workout. I’ve been neglecting doing any substantial training recently, which annoys me, so I’m trying to get back into the habit. After that, time for breakfast, then getting ready for the day ahead.

Does the Mind Need a Break?

I’ve read many articles over the years emphasizing the importance of downtime, of relaxing, and sometimes “turning off your brain” (possibly my translation, but either way, definitely a phrase I’ve heard).

However, I ran across the following in the book “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day” by Arnold Bennett: “One of the chief things which my typical man has to learn is that the mental faculties are capable of continuous hard activity; they do not tire like an arm or a leg. All they want is change – not rest, except in sleep.”

Audio Tweets

I first heard this story yesterday, but didn’t read any of the details until today. Apparently, Twitter is going to allow users to record audio and then… tweet it. And in a throwback to the original 140 character limit, these can be 140 seconds long.

I checked, and I don’t have the feature yet. Which is fine, as I barely use Twitter at all, logging in only once every few weeks.

So NOT a Massive DDOS Attack

Here’s an interesting Twitter thread I ran across today from Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare. Apparently the “massive DDOS attack” that I heard about yesterday was actually another series of events. It’s a fairly quick read, but definitely worth it for the tech-inclined, in my opinion.

There’s a lot of buzz right now about a “massive DDoS attack” targeting the US, complete with scary-looking graphs (see Tweet below). While it makes for a good headline in these already dramatic times, it’s not accurate. The reality is far more boring. 1/X https://t.co/4wDIlKnfQg — Matthew Prince 🌥 (@eastdakota) June 15, 2020

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Sibling Summit: Episode 9: Welcome to Linux!

Click here for the audio on Archive.org

What caused Hannah to purchase a new computer? Why did she choose a desktop, and what are her first thoughts on Linux? Do people who are blind also experience aphantasia, and what all does blindness actually encompass ? Join us for disucussions on all this and more!

Discoveries

• Hannah: Various computer-related discoveries
• Justin: VirtualBox

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Context: Originally posted as part of the now-defunct Sibling Summit podcast