Seems like I picked a good time to delete Twitter. I was never a fan of their native app, and now third party apps are being hobbled.
The looming end for third party Twitter apps www.loopinsight.com
Replacing Social Media
I joined both Facebook and Twitter many years ago, when they were technical ideas, as opposed to advertising machines driven by algorithms. Part of the reason for joining in the first place was for me to reserve my namespace. Just like gold rushes of old, it’s always important to claim your username before somebody else jumps in before you and puts their stake in the ground. While Twitter and Facebook took off, I also had my namespaces at long-forgotten sites like Pownce, Myspace and Technorati.
Very proud of my father-in-law; being named Governor of WA is a tremendous honour and caps a great career. Kim Beazley named new governor of WA, capping distinguished career for ex-Labor leader - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
I’ve just set up my router to use Cloudflare’s new DNS service 1.1.1.1. It will be interesting to see if I notice any speed improvement over my ISPs DNS servers.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ boxd.it
Hello Internet is the best podcast. I love all the lore that has built up around it; from Tims to flags to tennis balls to postcards. So great.
So good that the latest update for Apple TV supports frequency switching. I’ve been waiting a long time for that improvement.
I’ve never stopped loving (and using) RSS. It’s the best, and I use Inoreader. RSS Readers Are Due for a Comeback | WIRED
In exchange for quitting Facebook and Twitter, I’ve decided to put that time to more productive reading. Today I’ve started reading Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith, after hearing an episode of Cortex podcast where Grey and Myles wax lyrical about it. 📚
Knocked out 18 holes of golf with my brother this morning. Not a bad way to start the Easter break.
This article presents, using mathematical principles, the role of luck in determining success. I’ve had my share of luck so I’m not complaining, but there are plenty whose ego leads them to believe it’s “all them”. The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized
Exercise session complete. I hate Turkish Getups.
26 degrees, no wind, and kookaburras laughing. Environmental perfection.
I’ve just disabled micro.blog cross-posting to Facebook. I don’t even want them getting my second-hand content.
I’ve created mail rules that filter bulk and computer-sent email into a “Machine Mail” folder. My inbox is seeing a lot less action now, which is for the better.
Deprioritising Facebook
A few months ago I stopped using Facebook. I deactivated my account, deleted the Facebook apps from my iOS devices, and went cold-turkey. I have subsequently had to reactivate my account because of the need to engage with some groups that exist only on Facebook, but I continue to ignore my timeline. It has been a great change for the better. Facebook adds a huge weight of nothing. It’s empty calories.
I enjoyed the micro.blog podcast featuring @modernlittleme overcast.fm
13 years married today. Still just as happy as the day we wed.
I like playing music through Apple TV because I can visually choose songs and playlists. For me, this is a key weakness of voice controlled speakers, like HomePod.