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@extrabyte.bsky.social

Obsessed with computer hardware, security, virtualization, storage, and PC gaming. Also star trek, battletech, kpop, space, and lotr. I'm just a random cloud engineer in higher ed. I present at tiny tech conferences sometimes.

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It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser " Just like Google plan with Chrome, Mozilla aren't sitting still on expanding Firefox into something resembling a web browser but with more AI.

It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser "
#AI #Mozilla #Firefox

16.12.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1554    πŸ” 480    πŸ’¬ 188    πŸ“Œ 1005
KPop Demon Hunters Set Mira

KPop Demon Hunters Set Mira

KPop Demon Hunters Set: Mira

Mini prints now in my store
#art #kpopdemonhunters

28.08.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2073    πŸ” 606    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2
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The popular Linux distro CachyOS has a big upgrade and some fun stuff for gamers CachyOS is a popular choice for Linux gamers based on Arch Linux (like SteamOS is too), and the August update brings some big new features.

The popular Linux distro CachyOS has a big upgrade and some fun stuff for gamers
#CachyOS #Linux #LinuxGaming

28.08.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Exclusive: Scott Bakula Eyeing Star Trek Return In President Archer Series Pitch From β€˜Enterprise’ Producer Mike Sussman talks to TrekMovie about the pitch ahead of his appearance on our Saturday STLV panel.

Exclusive: Scott Bakula Eyeing Star Trek Return In President Archer Series Pitch From β€˜Enterprise’ Producer
#startrek #scottbakula
bit.ly/presarcherpi...

08.08.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 137    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 79
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Electronics are getting small, and that is causing big problems Your television, computer, smartphone or any other electronic device wouldn’t work without being able to shuttle electric charges around their circuits. Yet, as these devices gain in performance,...

Electronics are getting small, and that is causing big problems: www.universal-sci.com/headlines/20...

16.07.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On the far Western shore of Middle Earth rests the Grey Havens, One of the last bastions of the elves in this world. This is CΓ­rdan the Shipbuilder's domain. For years now he has fashioned the vessels that will take the remaining Noldor and Sindar to the undying lands of Valinor, in Arman, hidden from the mortal realm at the end of the Third Age but for those who take the ships from this harbor (the only two exceptions to this being Gimli and Legolas, and Samwise, both many years from now). One of the great ships sits at a beautiful dock: Galadriel and Celeborn stand in front of CΓ­rdan, watching as Elrond gestures to an elderly Bilbo Baggins to board. Gandalf will join them and Frodo also, after a tearful goodbye. They will sail into the sea and soon join the Valar and Mayar and all the rest of the Elves. Frodo and Bilbo's time there will feel so short, mortals in a timeless realm, but it will be peaceful and joyous and filled with food and drink and song and harmony, and be a fitting resting place for the ring bearers. And Gimli of course, the one exception to a non-Elf ring bearer granted amnesty in Valinor, because unlike the movies, in the books he is the poet and chief moral officer of the third age, and brought peace between the two long rivaled races.

On the far Western shore of Middle Earth rests the Grey Havens, One of the last bastions of the elves in this world. This is CΓ­rdan the Shipbuilder's domain. For years now he has fashioned the vessels that will take the remaining Noldor and Sindar to the undying lands of Valinor, in Arman, hidden from the mortal realm at the end of the Third Age but for those who take the ships from this harbor (the only two exceptions to this being Gimli and Legolas, and Samwise, both many years from now). One of the great ships sits at a beautiful dock: Galadriel and Celeborn stand in front of CΓ­rdan, watching as Elrond gestures to an elderly Bilbo Baggins to board. Gandalf will join them and Frodo also, after a tearful goodbye. They will sail into the sea and soon join the Valar and Mayar and all the rest of the Elves. Frodo and Bilbo's time there will feel so short, mortals in a timeless realm, but it will be peaceful and joyous and filled with food and drink and song and harmony, and be a fitting resting place for the ring bearers. And Gimli of course, the one exception to a non-Elf ring bearer granted amnesty in Valinor, because unlike the movies, in the books he is the poet and chief moral officer of the third age, and brought peace between the two long rivaled races.

Get in loser, we're going west to diminish

13.07.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1293    πŸ” 238    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 9
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Project Hail Mary trailer looks like a winner for Andy Weir fans β€œIf we do nothing, everything on this planet will go extinct.”…
30.06.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
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a woman says " tax the rich " while wearing a maroon suit ALT: a woman says " tax the rich " while wearing a maroon suit
27.06.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all A mix of iron, chlorine, and lithium is conductive, stores lithium, and self-heals.
26.06.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel Microsoft wants to avoid another CrowdStrike incident.

Microsoft is starting to move antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel. Security vendors are about to test new Windows changes in a private preview that's designed to prevent another CrowdStrike incident. Full details and interview πŸ‘‡ www.theverge.com/news/692637/...

26.06.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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a man with long hair and a beard is smiling and saying thank you . ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is smiling and saying thank you .
19.06.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie says right right so if you 're poor just stop being poor . ALT: a man in a suit and tie says right right so if you 're poor just stop being poor .
03.06.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
sheet music with the instruction "suddenly very gay"

sheet music with the instruction "suddenly very gay"

every company from june 1st until june 30th

01.06.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5058    πŸ” 1193    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 32

A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

08.05.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 28793    πŸ” 8102    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 761
laura loomer tweet: WOKE MARXIST POPE

laura loomer tweet: WOKE MARXIST POPE

Cassocks are red
Conclaves are dope
Wake up babe we got a

08.05.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 32743    πŸ” 6620    πŸ’¬ 1492    πŸ“Œ 723

Put in spoiler warnings holy shit, maybe link to an article, ya'll are out here ruining the show for those of us who can't binge it all immediately.

01.05.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tweet by Jesse Rodriguez (
@jesseR
) shows a Wall Street Journal headline: "Dow Headed for Worst April Since Great Depression." The subheading reads, "Few think the administration’s negotiations with trade partners will yield results soon enough to ease the strain." A chart titled "Performance since April 2 'Liberation Day'" compares Gold futures (up ~7%), WSJ Dollar Index (down ~2%), and S&P 500 (down ~10%). Market indicators show DJIA down 2.48%, S&P 500 down 2.36%, NASDAQ down 2.55%, and Russell 2000 down significantly.

A tweet by Jesse Rodriguez ( @jesseR ) shows a Wall Street Journal headline: "Dow Headed for Worst April Since Great Depression." The subheading reads, "Few think the administration’s negotiations with trade partners will yield results soon enough to ease the strain." A chart titled "Performance since April 2 'Liberation Day'" compares Gold futures (up ~7%), WSJ Dollar Index (down ~2%), and S&P 500 (down ~10%). Market indicators show DJIA down 2.48%, S&P 500 down 2.36%, NASDAQ down 2.55%, and Russell 2000 down significantly.

Markets require sure and steady leadership. Not a clown show.

22.04.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2645    πŸ” 456    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 30
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a man in a blue shirt says " i got you girl " in white letters ALT: a man in a blue shirt says " i got you girl " in white letters
22.04.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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😬

20.04.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7142    πŸ” 1258    πŸ’¬ 123    πŸ“Œ 69
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a man wearing glasses and a shirt that says we don 't care ALT: a man wearing glasses and a shirt that says we don 't care
21.04.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headline that says mushrooms may talk to one another with up to 50 words

Headline that says mushrooms may talk to one another with up to 50 words

so they're mycoblogging

21.04.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 25175    πŸ” 4837    πŸ’¬ 429    πŸ“Œ 402
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β€˜Andor’ Season 2 Early Reviews Flood Social Media β€” Here’s What Critics Are Saying Critics rave about the best Star Wars ever created as Andor's Season 2 social embargo lifts.

"Andor is the best franchise television show since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It is easily one of the three best Star Wars things ever."

πŸ‘€

20.04.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a bald man is giving a peace sign in front of a sign that says journalism ALT: a bald man is giving a peace sign in front of a sign that says journalism
20.04.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beer brewed in Wisconsin anyone?

20.04.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 18124    πŸ” 2214    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
Star Trek The Search for Spock scene. Our Lord and Savior Spock is pictured in a white robe. He stands surrounded by his shipmates who are all older here than they were in the TV show. Sulu is touching Spock's chest for some reason and he's smiling. Uhura, Chekov, Scotty, and Bones also all seem thrilled to see him. Despite being surrounded by friends, Spock is staring only at Kirk, for obvious reasons.

Star Trek The Search for Spock scene. Our Lord and Savior Spock is pictured in a white robe. He stands surrounded by his shipmates who are all older here than they were in the TV show. Sulu is touching Spock's chest for some reason and he's smiling. Uhura, Chekov, Scotty, and Bones also all seem thrilled to see him. Despite being surrounded by friends, Spock is staring only at Kirk, for obvious reasons.

He is risen

20.04.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3108    πŸ” 875    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 41
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To be very clear I didn’t come up with this. I stole it. From the internet. If was just too good to leave unstolen

16.04.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
BUSINESS
Your New Lunch
Habit Is Hurting the Economy
More people are bringing lunch to work and restaurants are selling fewer lunches than they did in 2020

BUSINESS Your New Lunch Habit Is Hurting the Economy More people are bringing lunch to work and restaurants are selling fewer lunches than they did in 2020

your budgeting around your poverty level is killing the economy

17.04.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6103    πŸ” 958    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 304

FFS I got death threats about making Optimus Prime the wrong kind of truck when I wrote the TRANSFORMERS movie. Do the job or get out of the way.

17.04.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6135    πŸ” 1417    πŸ’¬ 102    πŸ“Œ 21

hey what network monitoring software do u use? & how do u feel about it?

17.04.2025 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 1