Kim
@kim.fedi.social.ap.brid.gy
Queer woman in #Birmingham, UK.
Mostly posting about #cycling, human-powered vehicles #hpv, #camping and general tech stuff.
Formerly @[email protected]
#fedi22
[bridged from https://fedi.social/@kim on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Mostly posting about #cycling, human-powered vehicles #hpv, #camping and general tech stuff.
Formerly @[email protected]
#fedi22
[bridged from https://fedi.social/@kim on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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You know that “stop forcing AI into fucking everything” graphic that went around on here?
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
February 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
You know that “stop forcing AI into fucking everything” graphic that went around on here?
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
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ATTENTION BIRMINGHAM FIELD AGENTS!
It's that time of year again! We are entering First Ice Cream Van Of The Year season. Please be on FULL ALERT until stood down
Please record time and place of sighting, with any pertinent detasils - name, chimes, etc - if possible
You are not obligated to […]
It's that time of year again! We are entering First Ice Cream Van Of The Year season. Please be on FULL ALERT until stood down
Please record time and place of sighting, with any pertinent detasils - name, chimes, etc - if possible
You are not obligated to […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
February 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
ATTENTION BIRMINGHAM FIELD AGENTS!
It's that time of year again! We are entering First Ice Cream Van Of The Year season. Please be on FULL ALERT until stood down
Please record time and place of sighting, with any pertinent detasils - name, chimes, etc - if possible
You are not obligated to […]
It's that time of year again! We are entering First Ice Cream Van Of The Year season. Please be on FULL ALERT until stood down
Please record time and place of sighting, with any pertinent detasils - name, chimes, etc - if possible
You are not obligated to […]
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Here's a very interesting article on AI text-to-speech and screenreaders. Screnreaders use good old-fashioned text-to-speech technology, and it turns out that all this fancy new AI technology isn't helpful at all.
> "So what's the way forward for blind screen reader users? Sadly, I don't know […]
> "So what's the way forward for blind screen reader users? Sadly, I don't know […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Here's a very interesting article on AI text-to-speech and screenreaders. Screnreaders use good old-fashioned text-to-speech technology, and it turns out that all this fancy new AI technology isn't helpful at all.
> "So what's the way forward for blind screen reader users? Sadly, I don't know […]
> "So what's the way forward for blind screen reader users? Sadly, I don't know […]
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February 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Iconic #scifi series #babylon5 is slowly being uploaded to YouTube in its entirety for free.
https://cordcuttersnews.com/babylon-5-is-now-free-to-watch-on-youtube/
(via @cos)
https://cordcuttersnews.com/babylon-5-is-now-free-to-watch-on-youtube/
(via @cos)
Babylon 5 Is Now Free to Watch On YouTube
In a move that has delighted fans of classic science fiction, Warner Bros. Discovery has begun uploading full episodes of the iconic series Babylon 5 to YouTube, providing free access to the show just as it departs from the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi. The transition comes at a pivotal time for the series, which has […]
The post Babylon 5 Is Now Free to Watch On YouTube appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
cordcuttersnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Iconic #scifi series #babylon5 is slowly being uploaded to YouTube in its entirety for free.
https://cordcuttersnews.com/babylon-5-is-now-free-to-watch-on-youtube/
(via @cos)
https://cordcuttersnews.com/babylon-5-is-now-free-to-watch-on-youtube/
(via @cos)
There's been a pair of scissors on top of a piece of paper on the floor beside @[email protected]'s desk for the last couple of days. I kept thinking that it might be a good idea to pick them up and put them in the pen mug. Anyway, she picked it up and […]
[Original post on fedi.social]
[Original post on fedi.social]
February 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM
There's been a pair of scissors on top of a piece of paper on the floor beside @[email protected]'s desk for the last couple of days. I kept thinking that it might be a good idea to pick them up and put them in the pen mug. Anyway, she picked it up and […]
[Original post on fedi.social]
[Original post on fedi.social]
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I don't want self-driving cars. I want cars with speed governors and doors that won't open when cyclists are approaching.
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
I don't want self-driving cars. I want cars with speed governors and doors that won't open when cyclists are approaching.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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I’ve seen some lamenting that the UK Green Party aren’t active on Mastodon, focussing their attention on the corporate algo-networks, with retorts that that’s where the persuadable people are so it makes sense to target there. Which I’d agree with.
But I’d also say Fedi is not good for outreach […]
But I’d also say Fedi is not good for outreach […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I’ve seen some lamenting that the UK Green Party aren’t active on Mastodon, focussing their attention on the corporate algo-networks, with retorts that that’s where the persuadable people are so it makes sense to target there. Which I’d agree with.
But I’d also say Fedi is not good for outreach […]
But I’d also say Fedi is not good for outreach […]
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Why one map is never enough
We've all been there: you planned a glorious route for a bike ride. You checked OS Maps and confirmed it's a bridleway that you may legally use. You planned a 50 mile loop, using that bridleway to avoid a nasty, busy A-road. Then you arrive, and that "legal right of […]
We've all been there: you planned a glorious route for a bike ride. You checked OS Maps and confirmed it's a bridleway that you may legally use. You planned a 50 mile loop, using that bridleway to avoid a nasty, busy A-road. Then you arrive, and that "legal right of […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Why one map is never enough
We've all been there: you planned a glorious route for a bike ride. You checked OS Maps and confirmed it's a bridleway that you may legally use. You planned a 50 mile loop, using that bridleway to avoid a nasty, busy A-road. Then you arrive, and that "legal right of […]
We've all been there: you planned a glorious route for a bike ride. You checked OS Maps and confirmed it's a bridleway that you may legally use. You planned a 50 mile loop, using that bridleway to avoid a nasty, busy A-road. Then you arrive, and that "legal right of […]
Bah! _Proof of Postage_ appears to have metamorphosed into _Proof of Laundry_.
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Bah! _Proof of Postage_ appears to have metamorphosed into _Proof of Laundry_.
Reposted by Kim
Did you know?
There was a time when every piece of electronic or mechanical equipment you purchased came with a complete schematic diagram enabling you to diagnose problems and buy any replacement parts you might need to repair it at any point in the future.
Ex: my Apple ][+ came with complete […]
There was a time when every piece of electronic or mechanical equipment you purchased came with a complete schematic diagram enabling you to diagnose problems and buy any replacement parts you might need to repair it at any point in the future.
Ex: my Apple ][+ came with complete […]
Original post on federate.social
federate.social
February 9, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Did you know?
There was a time when every piece of electronic or mechanical equipment you purchased came with a complete schematic diagram enabling you to diagnose problems and buy any replacement parts you might need to repair it at any point in the future.
Ex: my Apple ][+ came with complete […]
There was a time when every piece of electronic or mechanical equipment you purchased came with a complete schematic diagram enabling you to diagnose problems and buy any replacement parts you might need to repair it at any point in the future.
Ex: my Apple ][+ came with complete […]
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Hachyderm is the El Paso of the Fediverse
It can be kind of hard to understand how big a server (instance) on the Fediverse really is. I know mastodon.social is much bigger than the server I'm on, but how much bigger, really?
So what if we compare the […]
[Original post on discuss.systems]
It can be kind of hard to understand how big a server (instance) on the Fediverse really is. I know mastodon.social is much bigger than the server I'm on, but how much bigger, really?
So what if we compare the […]
[Original post on discuss.systems]
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Hachyderm is the El Paso of the Fediverse
It can be kind of hard to understand how big a server (instance) on the Fediverse really is. I know mastodon.social is much bigger than the server I'm on, but how much bigger, really?
So what if we compare the […]
[Original post on discuss.systems]
It can be kind of hard to understand how big a server (instance) on the Fediverse really is. I know mastodon.social is much bigger than the server I'm on, but how much bigger, really?
So what if we compare the […]
[Original post on discuss.systems]
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Vet: And what breed is Minna?
Me: She is smol void baby.
Vet: Excuse me?
Me: Sorry. Domestic short hair. Black.
#cats #catsofmastodon
Me: She is smol void baby.
Vet: Excuse me?
Me: Sorry. Domestic short hair. Black.
#cats #catsofmastodon
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Vet: And what breed is Minna?
Me: She is smol void baby.
Vet: Excuse me?
Me: Sorry. Domestic short hair. Black.
#cats #catsofmastodon
Me: She is smol void baby.
Vet: Excuse me?
Me: Sorry. Domestic short hair. Black.
#cats #catsofmastodon
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February 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Reposted by Kim
Someone sent me this Hansard record of the MP moral panic about Space invaders from 1981 “the increasingly harmful effects on young people of addiction to "space invader" machines. Since then, I have seen reports from all over the country of young people becoming so addicted to these machines […]
Original post on social.openrightsgroup.org
social.openrightsgroup.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Someone sent me this Hansard record of the MP moral panic about Space invaders from 1981 “the increasingly harmful effects on young people of addiction to "space invader" machines. Since then, I have seen reports from all over the country of young people becoming so addicted to these machines […]
Severn Trent are making me wish that @[email protected] did water...
February 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Severn Trent are making me wish that @[email protected] did water...
Reposted by Kim
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
While we're on the subject of institutional toilet paper, shoutout to the half a dozen people following who'll remember UKC Pink...
RE: https://mastodon.scot/users/bodhipaksa/statuses/116008860890592546
RE: https://mastodon.scot/users/bodhipaksa/statuses/116008860890592546
mastodon.scot
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
While we're on the subject of institutional toilet paper, shoutout to the half a dozen people following who'll remember UKC Pink...
RE: https://mastodon.scot/users/bodhipaksa/statuses/116008860890592546
RE: https://mastodon.scot/users/bodhipaksa/statuses/116008860890592546
The emergency key box reminds me of primary school, where one was installed next to the external door of each classroom. Needless to say anyone found messing with the adorable hammer would be in Serious Trouble™
RE: https://eldritch.cafe/users/cassolotl/statuses/116001916298582042
RE: https://eldritch.cafe/users/cassolotl/statuses/116001916298582042
eldritch.cafe
February 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The emergency key box reminds me of primary school, where one was installed next to the external door of each classroom. Needless to say anyone found messing with the adorable hammer would be in Serious Trouble™
RE: https://eldritch.cafe/users/cassolotl/statuses/116001916298582042
RE: https://eldritch.cafe/users/cassolotl/statuses/116001916298582042
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Accessibility fedi, may I nerd snipe you a little. At the makerspace we have 9 doors. I'd like to repaint each door a unique colour, so we can have simple stuff like "lock on blue door broken" and remove ambiguity. Except, as xkcd has proven, colours are hard.
Is there a set of 9 (maybe 10 to […]
Is there a set of 9 (maybe 10 to […]
Original post on social.v.st
social.v.st
January 31, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Accessibility fedi, may I nerd snipe you a little. At the makerspace we have 9 doors. I'd like to repaint each door a unique colour, so we can have simple stuff like "lock on blue door broken" and remove ambiguity. Except, as xkcd has proven, colours are hard.
Is there a set of 9 (maybe 10 to […]
Is there a set of 9 (maybe 10 to […]
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If anyone's following along, now streetmap.co.uk has disappeared, a very similar (arguably easier to use) site with #ordnancesurvey #maps (1:25k and 1:50k and larger scales) is:
https://www.sysmaps.co.uk/sysmaps_os.html
#uk
https://www.sysmaps.co.uk/sysmaps_os.html
#uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
If anyone's following along, now streetmap.co.uk has disappeared, a very similar (arguably easier to use) site with #ordnancesurvey #maps (1:25k and 1:50k and larger scales) is:
https://www.sysmaps.co.uk/sysmaps_os.html
#uk
https://www.sysmaps.co.uk/sysmaps_os.html
#uk
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The “hot network questions” column on stack exchange is always an unhinged experience, especially if you interpret it as one stream of consciousness:
How to build a coin-operated car wash without concrete? How to deal with a player who wants to run away? Is velocity defined in the instant a […]
How to build a coin-operated car wash without concrete? How to deal with a player who wants to run away? Is velocity defined in the instant a […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The “hot network questions” column on stack exchange is always an unhinged experience, especially if you interpret it as one stream of consciousness:
How to build a coin-operated car wash without concrete? How to deal with a player who wants to run away? Is velocity defined in the instant a […]
How to build a coin-operated car wash without concrete? How to deal with a player who wants to run away? Is velocity defined in the instant a […]
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I had no idea this existed.
A public health dashboard for England, graphing metrics for everything from colds, to measles, to childhood vaccination rates and more.
Fascinating stuff.
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/
#data #datavis #publichealth #dataisbeautiful
A public health dashboard for England, graphing metrics for everything from colds, to measles, to childhood vaccination rates and more.
Fascinating stuff.
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/
#data #datavis #publichealth #dataisbeautiful
UKHSA data dashboard
Showing public health data across England
ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I had no idea this existed.
A public health dashboard for England, graphing metrics for everything from colds, to measles, to childhood vaccination rates and more.
Fascinating stuff.
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/
#data #datavis #publichealth #dataisbeautiful
A public health dashboard for England, graphing metrics for everything from colds, to measles, to childhood vaccination rates and more.
Fascinating stuff.
https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/
#data #datavis #publichealth #dataisbeautiful
This is undoubtedly going to be useful to someone.
Reminds me of that time I made some cursed BNC to Belling-Lee adaptors to run 10base2 Ethernet over about 3 metres of builder-quality 75Ω coax. There was packet loss, but it worked fine for the intended purpose (sharing a printer).
Thanks to […]
Reminds me of that time I made some cursed BNC to Belling-Lee adaptors to run 10base2 Ethernet over about 3 metres of builder-quality 75Ω coax. There was packet loss, but it worked fine for the intended purpose (sharing a printer).
Thanks to […]
Original post on fedi.social
fedi.social
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This is undoubtedly going to be useful to someone.
Reminds me of that time I made some cursed BNC to Belling-Lee adaptors to run 10base2 Ethernet over about 3 metres of builder-quality 75Ω coax. There was packet loss, but it worked fine for the intended purpose (sharing a printer).
Thanks to […]
Reminds me of that time I made some cursed BNC to Belling-Lee adaptors to run 10base2 Ethernet over about 3 metres of builder-quality 75Ω coax. There was packet loss, but it worked fine for the intended purpose (sharing a printer).
Thanks to […]