Nick The Time Miser
@nscottg.bsky.social
Will talk about Tron Legacy , video games, geeky books, and found footage horror AT LENGTH
Still fondly remembers Baja Mango Gem Mt Dew
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Still fondly remembers Baja Mango Gem Mt Dew
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Nick The Time Miser
@nscottg.bsky.social
· Nov 17
ok one rule
If you follow me randomly, @ me an say hello or something
If i see somebody followed me an they're following over 300 people... I'm thinking, bot, or scammer
If you follow me randomly, @ me an say hello or something
If i see somebody followed me an they're following over 300 people... I'm thinking, bot, or scammer
Four Christmas movies to know me by
I ALMOST put Hudsucker Proxy on here but technically that ends on New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
I ALMOST put Hudsucker Proxy on here but technically that ends on New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Four Christmas movies to know me by
I ALMOST put Hudsucker Proxy on here but technically that ends on New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
I ALMOST put Hudsucker Proxy on here but technically that ends on New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
Google defaulted all to use AI "Smart features"
To turn off
1 - Open Gmail in browser , click gear icon, select See all settings
2 - Scroll down to "Smart features", make sure it's unchecked
3 - Click "Manage Workspace smart features settings" button below that
4 - Turn two options OFF, Save
To turn off
1 - Open Gmail in browser , click gear icon, select See all settings
2 - Scroll down to "Smart features", make sure it's unchecked
3 - Click "Manage Workspace smart features settings" button below that
4 - Turn two options OFF, Save
November 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Google defaulted all to use AI "Smart features"
To turn off
1 - Open Gmail in browser , click gear icon, select See all settings
2 - Scroll down to "Smart features", make sure it's unchecked
3 - Click "Manage Workspace smart features settings" button below that
4 - Turn two options OFF, Save
To turn off
1 - Open Gmail in browser , click gear icon, select See all settings
2 - Scroll down to "Smart features", make sure it's unchecked
3 - Click "Manage Workspace smart features settings" button below that
4 - Turn two options OFF, Save
Ok
Time to finally watch this
Time to finally watch this
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ok
Time to finally watch this
Time to finally watch this
if Pluribus happened
i honestly think I'd just spend my time learning to play an instrument
Maybe learn a language or something
Definitely would ask the whole hive mind alot of questions
Nobody unaffected seems overly curious
Combined knowledge of humanity... I'd ask so many things
i honestly think I'd just spend my time learning to play an instrument
Maybe learn a language or something
Definitely would ask the whole hive mind alot of questions
Nobody unaffected seems overly curious
Combined knowledge of humanity... I'd ask so many things
November 22, 2025 at 5:27 AM
if Pluribus happened
i honestly think I'd just spend my time learning to play an instrument
Maybe learn a language or something
Definitely would ask the whole hive mind alot of questions
Nobody unaffected seems overly curious
Combined knowledge of humanity... I'd ask so many things
i honestly think I'd just spend my time learning to play an instrument
Maybe learn a language or something
Definitely would ask the whole hive mind alot of questions
Nobody unaffected seems overly curious
Combined knowledge of humanity... I'd ask so many things
Talk about a movie that slipped under my radar
The Amateur is a solid thriller / revenge film
My only gripe is Jon Bernthal felt wasted in this, you could have taken him outta the movie completely an it wouldn't have affected the movie at all
The Amateur is a solid thriller / revenge film
My only gripe is Jon Bernthal felt wasted in this, you could have taken him outta the movie completely an it wouldn't have affected the movie at all
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Talk about a movie that slipped under my radar
The Amateur is a solid thriller / revenge film
My only gripe is Jon Bernthal felt wasted in this, you could have taken him outta the movie completely an it wouldn't have affected the movie at all
The Amateur is a solid thriller / revenge film
My only gripe is Jon Bernthal felt wasted in this, you could have taken him outta the movie completely an it wouldn't have affected the movie at all
Recommendations for good books on SQL?
I've been working in databases & SQL for over 10 yrs now but i always feel like there's more i could be doing in SSMS.
The language mind you... not AWS, that's a sea of complexity I've tried to learn before an failed at
I've been working in databases & SQL for over 10 yrs now but i always feel like there's more i could be doing in SSMS.
The language mind you... not AWS, that's a sea of complexity I've tried to learn before an failed at
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Recommendations for good books on SQL?
I've been working in databases & SQL for over 10 yrs now but i always feel like there's more i could be doing in SSMS.
The language mind you... not AWS, that's a sea of complexity I've tried to learn before an failed at
I've been working in databases & SQL for over 10 yrs now but i always feel like there's more i could be doing in SSMS.
The language mind you... not AWS, that's a sea of complexity I've tried to learn before an failed at
Struggled with my weight all my life, an will continue to struggle with it
People with good genetics and/or taught healthy habits early, they'll never understand how it is for the rest of us
Burn more than you consume & be a ruthless accountant about it, every day, for the rest of your life
People with good genetics and/or taught healthy habits early, they'll never understand how it is for the rest of us
Burn more than you consume & be a ruthless accountant about it, every day, for the rest of your life
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Struggled with my weight all my life, an will continue to struggle with it
People with good genetics and/or taught healthy habits early, they'll never understand how it is for the rest of us
Burn more than you consume & be a ruthless accountant about it, every day, for the rest of your life
People with good genetics and/or taught healthy habits early, they'll never understand how it is for the rest of us
Burn more than you consume & be a ruthless accountant about it, every day, for the rest of your life
This week, really this month has been as exhausting as last month
Hope you all are holding up ok or at least finding a way to recharge occasionally
Remember to get good sleep!
Hope you all are holding up ok or at least finding a way to recharge occasionally
Remember to get good sleep!
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This week, really this month has been as exhausting as last month
Hope you all are holding up ok or at least finding a way to recharge occasionally
Remember to get good sleep!
Hope you all are holding up ok or at least finding a way to recharge occasionally
Remember to get good sleep!
Reposted by Nick The Time Miser
Might as well post here. Times are hard so I'm letting go of a few of my more precious collectibles. I'm selling my Mass Effect Garrus statue, my PlayStation Journey statue, and my beloved Destiny Launch 3A Mara Sov statue. Any help spreading the word is greatly appreciated.❤️
Links below. 1/2
Links below. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Might as well post here. Times are hard so I'm letting go of a few of my more precious collectibles. I'm selling my Mass Effect Garrus statue, my PlayStation Journey statue, and my beloved Destiny Launch 3A Mara Sov statue. Any help spreading the word is greatly appreciated.❤️
Links below. 1/2
Links below. 1/2
Excited about a Hunger Games prequel was not on my card for the year, an yet, this trailer and cast make it look kinda... awesome?
youtu.be/MPjxijuBuSo?...
youtu.be/MPjxijuBuSo?...
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Teaser – Joseph Zada
YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Excited about a Hunger Games prequel was not on my card for the year, an yet, this trailer and cast make it look kinda... awesome?
youtu.be/MPjxijuBuSo?...
youtu.be/MPjxijuBuSo?...
Honestly I am ok with this
Now if they wanted to do an animated feature, I would watch that
Now if they wanted to do an animated feature, I would watch that
The live-action ‘TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE LAST RONIN’ movie is no longer happening.
Ilya Naishuller (‘Nobody’) was in talks to direct the film
(Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...)
Ilya Naishuller (‘Nobody’) was in talks to direct the film
(Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...)
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Honestly I am ok with this
Now if they wanted to do an animated feature, I would watch that
Now if they wanted to do an animated feature, I would watch that
traitors
The world’s 3 biggest music companies have all licensed their works to an AI music startup.
The company, called Klay, is building a streaming service where users to remake songs using AI.
Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music have all signed on.
The company, called Klay, is building a streaming service where users to remake songs using AI.
Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music have all signed on.
Major Music Labels Strike Deals With New AI Streaming Service
The world’s largest music companies have licensed their works to a music startup called Klay, which is building a streaming service that will allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
traitors
50 million is getting off lightly
"As part of the settlement, Greystar will no longer use software that relies on other landlords’ confidential data to set rents. Greystar also agreed separately last month to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of RealPage."
apnews.com/article/grey...
apnews.com/article/grey...
Largest US landlord to pay $7 million to settle rent‑setting algorithm lawsuit
Real estate giant Greystar has reached a $7 million settlement with nine states over its use of rent-setting algorithms that officials say drive up housing costs.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
50 million is getting off lightly
Reposted by Nick The Time Miser
Why aren't there a ton of great Christmas games? We made Cthulhu Saves Christmas to fill in the gap, but I'm a little surprised that there's still barely any great Christmas games. There's countless Christmas movies!
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Why aren't there a ton of great Christmas games? We made Cthulhu Saves Christmas to fill in the gap, but I'm a little surprised that there's still barely any great Christmas games. There's countless Christmas movies!
Have come to the realization that most mass produced foods have very little fiber in them because fiber makes a person feel full, an people that are satiated are people that aren't buying more of that food
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Have come to the realization that most mass produced foods have very little fiber in them because fiber makes a person feel full, an people that are satiated are people that aren't buying more of that food
This
I'd rather look the fool by asking a "dumb question", then BE a fool and sit in ignorance
This ESPECIALLY applies to IT.
The people in my field who don't ask questions I am incredibly weary of
I'd rather look the fool by asking a "dumb question", then BE a fool and sit in ignorance
This ESPECIALLY applies to IT.
The people in my field who don't ask questions I am incredibly weary of
The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This
I'd rather look the fool by asking a "dumb question", then BE a fool and sit in ignorance
This ESPECIALLY applies to IT.
The people in my field who don't ask questions I am incredibly weary of
I'd rather look the fool by asking a "dumb question", then BE a fool and sit in ignorance
This ESPECIALLY applies to IT.
The people in my field who don't ask questions I am incredibly weary of
Gonna pick up some baking supplies tomorrow
Gotta make a Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving next week but also wanna try some tweaks to the traditional Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Semi-Related: Maple Syrup is STUPID expensive now
Gotta make a Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving next week but also wanna try some tweaks to the traditional Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Semi-Related: Maple Syrup is STUPID expensive now
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Gonna pick up some baking supplies tomorrow
Gotta make a Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving next week but also wanna try some tweaks to the traditional Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Semi-Related: Maple Syrup is STUPID expensive now
Gotta make a Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving next week but also wanna try some tweaks to the traditional Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Semi-Related: Maple Syrup is STUPID expensive now
@regretagarbo.rip sorry, you're the friend I gotta bug every time I see Hannibal news bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3916980/b...
Bryan Fuller Gives Update on ‘Hannibal’ Season 4; “Everbody Wants to Return”
Fans of Bryan Fuller’s short-lived NBC series “Hannibal” remain as hungry as ever for a revival of the series, and the series creator is keeping that hunger alive with a small update. Speaking with Th...
bloody-disgusting.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
@regretagarbo.rip sorry, you're the friend I gotta bug every time I see Hannibal news bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3916980/b...
Old Stephen King TV miniseries need re-releases on blu ray or UHD discs
Most of them came out on just VHS or DVD , and could certainly use a remaster on the original prints
Ex: Tommyknockers , Rose Red, Storm of the Century, Golden Years, etc
Most of them came out on just VHS or DVD , and could certainly use a remaster on the original prints
Ex: Tommyknockers , Rose Red, Storm of the Century, Golden Years, etc
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Old Stephen King TV miniseries need re-releases on blu ray or UHD discs
Most of them came out on just VHS or DVD , and could certainly use a remaster on the original prints
Ex: Tommyknockers , Rose Red, Storm of the Century, Golden Years, etc
Most of them came out on just VHS or DVD , and could certainly use a remaster on the original prints
Ex: Tommyknockers , Rose Red, Storm of the Century, Golden Years, etc
*Sees Accept Cookies button, looks for Manage Cookies link that is tiny, looks for Rejects all non-essential cookies option, hits save, then reads website*
Over and over and over
Over and over and over
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
*Sees Accept Cookies button, looks for Manage Cookies link that is tiny, looks for Rejects all non-essential cookies option, hits save, then reads website*
Over and over and over
Over and over and over
I try to follow these rules when it comes to social media but I "forget" sometimes
Reminder to all before posting something
1) Does this need to be said ?
2) Does this need to be said by me?
3) Does this need to be said by me now?”
Reminder to all before posting something
1) Does this need to be said ?
2) Does this need to be said by me?
3) Does this need to be said by me now?”
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I try to follow these rules when it comes to social media but I "forget" sometimes
Reminder to all before posting something
1) Does this need to be said ?
2) Does this need to be said by me?
3) Does this need to be said by me now?”
Reminder to all before posting something
1) Does this need to be said ?
2) Does this need to be said by me?
3) Does this need to be said by me now?”
I don't need it
i don't need it
i don't need it
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming on January 13th on #4K #Steelbook (amazon exclusive) in the US from @lionsgate.com: #1408 (2007)!
BASED ON A STORY by suspense master Stephen King, 1408 is a gripping "roller coaster of a head trip" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) that will have you on the edge
Coming on January 13th on #4K #Steelbook (amazon exclusive) in the US from @lionsgate.com: #1408 (2007)!
BASED ON A STORY by suspense master Stephen King, 1408 is a gripping "roller coaster of a head trip" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) that will have you on the edge
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I don't need it
i don't need it
i don't need it
Fixed a grilled cheese and tomato soup
Usually i like to hand grate the cheese but work smarter not harder as they say.
Discovered a shredded mixv that had sharp and gruyere
As an aside, always go with Hearty White bread, it keeps the cheese in well and absorbs the butter just right
Usually i like to hand grate the cheese but work smarter not harder as they say.
Discovered a shredded mixv that had sharp and gruyere
As an aside, always go with Hearty White bread, it keeps the cheese in well and absorbs the butter just right
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Fixed a grilled cheese and tomato soup
Usually i like to hand grate the cheese but work smarter not harder as they say.
Discovered a shredded mixv that had sharp and gruyere
As an aside, always go with Hearty White bread, it keeps the cheese in well and absorbs the butter just right
Usually i like to hand grate the cheese but work smarter not harder as they say.
Discovered a shredded mixv that had sharp and gruyere
As an aside, always go with Hearty White bread, it keeps the cheese in well and absorbs the butter just right
Reminder that TurboTax are the turd blossoms who tried to swindle money out of people during tax time saying their tax prep services were "free" and then charging 30 bucks at the end
IRS kicked their ass to the curb for a REASON
IRS kicked their ass to the curb for a REASON
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Reminder that TurboTax are the turd blossoms who tried to swindle money out of people during tax time saying their tax prep services were "free" and then charging 30 bucks at the end
IRS kicked their ass to the curb for a REASON
IRS kicked their ass to the curb for a REASON
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Man, I am so glad I’ve finished the book cause man, this trailer isn’t even trying to hide Rocky. I know he’s one of the main draws of the book but I’m still a bit pissed the first trailer spoiled his existence.
youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U
youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U
Project Hail Mary | Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Man, I am so glad I’ve finished the book cause man, this trailer isn’t even trying to hide Rocky. I know he’s one of the main draws of the book but I’m still a bit pissed the first trailer spoiled his existence.
youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U
youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U