Erik Crouch
@erkkiamerikka.bsky.social
Live your life to your own drum, be kind to others, tell the truth, and have fun.
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Now on bluesky! Friendly, eccentric, euro-centric American who travels there yearly, mainly to Belgium. Non-political, foodie, car enthusiast, love cute animals in my feed, and good fun. Husband wouldn't go a miss either someday. :D
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Not-that-hot take:
People really can't handle learning they're doing something wrong these days. It's difficult to present corrective information in this environment where everyone views themselves as attacked rather than mistaken.
People really can't handle learning they're doing something wrong these days. It's difficult to present corrective information in this environment where everyone views themselves as attacked rather than mistaken.
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Not-that-hot take:
People really can't handle learning they're doing something wrong these days. It's difficult to present corrective information in this environment where everyone views themselves as attacked rather than mistaken.
People really can't handle learning they're doing something wrong these days. It's difficult to present corrective information in this environment where everyone views themselves as attacked rather than mistaken.
OS 26 is a shambles on all devices, the quicker we get things stable the better.
iPadOS 26.2 will fix my biggest gripe with Apple’s current iPad software
iPadOS 26.2 will fix my biggest gripe with Apple’s current iPad software
With iPadOS 26.2, Apple is bringing two major upgrades to the iPad: Split View has returned, and Slide Over has a new gesture. Now, you can just drag and drop apps from your dock, and they’ll snap into place – there’ll no longer be a need to manually resize your windows in the manner you need them.
This was already how things worked in iPadOS 18 and prior, and now it’s finally back.
more…
9to5mac.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
OS 26 is a shambles on all devices, the quicker we get things stable the better.
Treated my baby to some new shoes, Michelin is overrated… Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. Now it goes around corners like a Civic, qualifies as a winter tire too. 😎🇳🇱🛞🥰
December 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Treated my baby to some new shoes, Michelin is overrated… Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. Now it goes around corners like a Civic, qualifies as a winter tire too. 😎🇳🇱🛞🥰
Eventually I'll stop talking about this, haha, but it is 8F/-13C and the heat pump is totally maintaining without any aux heat. Air from the vents is quite warm once it decides what level to run the inverter at, no cold spots in the house. So happy, Bryant 37MUHA ducted cold weather heat pump.
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Eventually I'll stop talking about this, haha, but it is 8F/-13C and the heat pump is totally maintaining without any aux heat. Air from the vents is quite warm once it decides what level to run the inverter at, no cold spots in the house. So happy, Bryant 37MUHA ducted cold weather heat pump.
Yeah ok, make that 6in/15cm… harumph! Time to clear this off, and get home. ❄️🧹🥶
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Yeah ok, make that 6in/15cm… harumph! Time to clear this off, and get home. ❄️🧹🥶
The first snow of the season. Going to be 5in/13cm by evening, not bad. ❄️❤️
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The first snow of the season. Going to be 5in/13cm by evening, not bad. ❄️❤️
Bryant 37MUHA cold weather heat pump; vs. 2024 thanksgiving weekend, which had similar temperatures, 70% less energy used vs. my old electric furnace set at constant 68F/20C. No aux heat used, fast defrosts even with 16F/-8C. I picked this one thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social ! ^_^ <3
December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Bryant 37MUHA cold weather heat pump; vs. 2024 thanksgiving weekend, which had similar temperatures, 70% less energy used vs. my old electric furnace set at constant 68F/20C. No aux heat used, fast defrosts even with 16F/-8C. I picked this one thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social ! ^_^ <3
First thanksgiving without mom, laying in bed thinking. I miss her enough already, but my emotions come back strongest on the occasions her and I would always do things together. Heck with the pies, and casseroles I just want to hug her one more time. Oy… I shall get up and make a killer breakfast.
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
First thanksgiving without mom, laying in bed thinking. I miss her enough already, but my emotions come back strongest on the occasions her and I would always do things together. Heck with the pies, and casseroles I just want to hug her one more time. Oy… I shall get up and make a killer breakfast.
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Look at this tempting beauty sparkling in the sunshine.
She has a few quirks..BUT she will be (one of) yours on Saturday.
Keep the diaries clear and join in on a little Hubnuttery - More information on 'how to own the Saabmarine' tonight at 6pm on @hubnut.bsky.social channel.
She has a few quirks..BUT she will be (one of) yours on Saturday.
Keep the diaries clear and join in on a little Hubnuttery - More information on 'how to own the Saabmarine' tonight at 6pm on @hubnut.bsky.social channel.
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Look at this tempting beauty sparkling in the sunshine.
She has a few quirks..BUT she will be (one of) yours on Saturday.
Keep the diaries clear and join in on a little Hubnuttery - More information on 'how to own the Saabmarine' tonight at 6pm on @hubnut.bsky.social channel.
She has a few quirks..BUT she will be (one of) yours on Saturday.
Keep the diaries clear and join in on a little Hubnuttery - More information on 'how to own the Saabmarine' tonight at 6pm on @hubnut.bsky.social channel.
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Lenovo CDRT just published a completely new Think BIOS Config Tool (and module) built on PowerShell. Also released a new Lenovo BIOS Certificate Tool and Module. Find out more here: blog.lenovocdrt.com/introducing-...
Introducing Think BIOS Config Tool V2 and Lenovo BIOS Certificate Tool V2 - ThinkDeploy Blog
Ideas for managing Lenovo devices in the corporate environment.
blog.lenovocdrt.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Lenovo CDRT just published a completely new Think BIOS Config Tool (and module) built on PowerShell. Also released a new Lenovo BIOS Certificate Tool and Module. Find out more here: blog.lenovocdrt.com/introducing-...
Well duh.
October 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Well duh.
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Technology is getting boring, or just downright unreliable. Microsoft keeps screwing up Windows 11, Intel has buggy CPU/GPU issues causing blinking of external displays (Lenovo ThinkPad at work), Apple and Google taking away sim card slots in USA… FAH! Ordered a Nothing Phone (3)… excited!
September 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Technology is getting boring, or just downright unreliable. Microsoft keeps screwing up Windows 11, Intel has buggy CPU/GPU issues causing blinking of external displays (Lenovo ThinkPad at work), Apple and Google taking away sim card slots in USA… FAH! Ordered a Nothing Phone (3)… excited!
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I normally don’t want extra things, but I must acquire these. 🤪🤣
I don’t think I’ve ever shown you lot my toast tongs.
Behold:
Behold:
August 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I normally don’t want extra things, but I must acquire these. 🤪🤣
Rest in peace my dear mother, I will always love you. She passed at 03:27 central US time, with me by her side… I made it back from Belgium in time, I’m not a religious man but I thank whatever stars aligned to make this possible.
July 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Rest in peace my dear mother, I will always love you. She passed at 03:27 central US time, with me by her side… I made it back from Belgium in time, I’m not a religious man but I thank whatever stars aligned to make this possible.
JFK has a neat tower.
July 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
JFK has a neat tower.
Bestemming België! Doin me a proper relax.
July 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Bestemming België! Doin me a proper relax.
It’s hoooot in Topeka, on our way to 41-42 heat index. I was not prepared for this heat wave, excuse me while I move to Sydney or Melbourne!
June 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It’s hoooot in Topeka, on our way to 41-42 heat index. I was not prepared for this heat wave, excuse me while I move to Sydney or Melbourne!
Wasn’t really prepared for that phone call from my mom, a serious health issue and I’m just not ready for this. I need to process, and prepare… she has lived more than 8 decades, and I just don’t know right now. Cherish every moment with your loved ones.
June 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wasn’t really prepared for that phone call from my mom, a serious health issue and I’m just not ready for this. I need to process, and prepare… she has lived more than 8 decades, and I just don’t know right now. Cherish every moment with your loved ones.
Happy summer vibes! My yearly sausage dinner, Polish American style. 🤤😎🇵🇱🇺🇸🍺
June 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy summer vibes! My yearly sausage dinner, Polish American style. 🤤😎🇵🇱🇺🇸🍺
THIS. Read the article in full, Apple isn’t about creating a chat bot. I’m happy they wouldn’t unleash a half baked shittoir onto our devices, ahem Microsoft.
Marketing head Greg Jozwiak and software chief Craig Federighi share some familiar arguments about Apple Intelligence, Siri's place in it, and how they aren't technically in the same AI race.
Apple execs explain Apple's position in the AI race & how it isn't necessarily 'behind'
Marketing head Greg Jozwiak and software chief Craig Federighi share some familiar arguments about Apple Intelligence, Siri's place in it, and how they aren't technically in the same AI race.
appleinsider.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
THIS. Read the article in full, Apple isn’t about creating a chat bot. I’m happy they wouldn’t unleash a half baked shittoir onto our devices, ahem Microsoft.
Oh wow, another from Apple lost to the same evil cancer. And my friend Scott also, why can’t we cure this menace.
The engineer behind much of the Mac's early graphical user interfaces, QuickDraw, MacPaint, Hypercard and much more, William D. "Bill" Atkinson, died on June 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.
Bill Atkinson, pioneering early Apple engineer, dies at 74
The engineer behind much of the Mac's early graphical user interfaces, QuickDraw, MacPaint, Hypercard and much more, William D. "Bill" Atkinson, died on June 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.
appleinsider.com
June 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Oh wow, another from Apple lost to the same evil cancer. And my friend Scott also, why can’t we cure this menace.
New doors at home, long time coming but worth the wait. The glass is gas filled and coated, even in full sun it’s only lukewarm! 😍 Window Design in Silver Lake was the contractor, highly recommended.
June 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New doors at home, long time coming but worth the wait. The glass is gas filled and coated, even in full sun it’s only lukewarm! 😍 Window Design in Silver Lake was the contractor, highly recommended.
1/2 - Random musings, spurred by random conversation. "How do you always have a new car, and nice clothes... you must have huge credit card bills..." On the contrary, aside from new cars when I want, I am careful with money. I have no credit card debt, my condo is paid for, retirement sound...
May 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
1/2 - Random musings, spurred by random conversation. "How do you always have a new car, and nice clothes... you must have huge credit card bills..." On the contrary, aside from new cars when I want, I am careful with money. I have no credit card debt, my condo is paid for, retirement sound...