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RF is More Magic Than Science: Exploring Meshtastic

https://geekyschmidt.com/post/2026-2-24-meshtastic/

https://www.tasteatlas.com/worst-rated-dishes-in-the-world

From the C64 to AI-generated architecture. We’re trading "tinkerability" for efficiency, but at what cost? In 20 years, I'll be the guy with the roadside sign: "Traditional Coding Found Here. Just like grandpa used to make." ⌨️⚙️

The full breakdown: https://geekyschmidt.com/post/2026-2-15-artisanal-code/

Just a friendly reminder that Firefox for Android still doesn't have keyboard shortcuts in 2026! I'm glad all these AI features are here though!

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1794664

Clean energy needs to be more than a feel good choice; it has to make business sense.

RMI analysed over 200 utility incentives to see what actually works.

- Carrots over sticks: Most incentives are rewards. There is a missed opportunity to use penalties to drive reliability without increasing costs.

- Shared savings: Net benefits ensure the public wins more than the utility earns.

- Quantifying equity: Social goals are being successfully met with technical ones.

https://rmi.org/5-things-we-learned-from-analyzing-more-than-200-utility-incentives/

Here is the LinkedIn post, rewritten in your voice.

There is a massive difference between using an identity provider and actually building one.

My buddy Eugene just wrapped up a project that goes right to the heart of digital sovereignty: a personal month of self-hosting OIDC.

If you are interested in the mechanics of modern identity or just love a good deep dive into the complexity of our ecosystems, this is a must-read.

https://eugenemdavis.net/archives/2026-02-01-my-personal-month-of-selfhosted-oidc/

What if your car interrupted you to ask for a rating while you were driving? Mike Swanson’s latest essay, 'Backseat Software,' perfectly captures why so many modern apps feel like they’re nagging us rather than helping us.

A must-read for anyone in product or engineering. We need to get back to building software that respects the user's attention.

https://blog.mikeswanson.com/backseat-software/

#SoftwareEngineering #UserExperience #ProductDesign #TechEthics #DevLife #UXDesign

WinRAR vs OpenAI

RE: @harrymccracken@mastodon.social

After a few weeks with a Fold 7 and Bluetooth keyboard, this might be perfection for OTG single device

This excellent podcast features data highlighting the significant growth of solar energy and the current state of renewable energy adoption worldwide. Ember does great work with their reports!

https://xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/episode-254-global-electricity-review-2025/