Microsoft's Disconnect with Consumers
Switching to macOS or Linux would be appealing if game compatibility and transfer costs were more feasible, as frustrations with Windows 11’s features are growing.
A Programming Journey with AI: What They Don't Tell You
It all started with a simple question: Can I take an RSS feed from one blog and feed it to another?
I knew that my Write.as blog automatically generated an RSS feed and that I used to import posts directly into Micro.blog. However, I was running into issues with duplicate posts. So, I had an idea—why not see if ChatGPT could help me or if there was already a program that could parse an RSS feed and pull it into Micro.blog?
ChatGPT confirmed that it was possible. It suggested that I use my Raspberry Pi to run a script that would fetch the feed, filter out what I didn't need, and then push the cleaned-up version to Micro.blog.
Whats next
All my life, I’ve been told that Russia and Putin are bad for the U.S.—which I believe. But now, we want to get closer to Russia just because they’re big and powerful?
Republicans were once at the forefront, saying Putin’s Russia is evil. Now, Russian assets are in charge of our country, and suddenly, Republicans say Russia isn’t bad?
This is exactly why I’ve given up on party affiliations—neither party cares about the average moderate citizen, as the Constitution was set up to protect and as our Founding Fathers envisioned.
Heart of Champions, 2021 - ★★★★
I enjoyed Heart of Champions. It could have been a little shorter, but the performances were strong and the story was compelling.
My Quest for the Perfect Chair
I really need a new chair. I bought a Secretlab Titan chair in 2020 at the height of the supply shortages and COVID-19. I had to wait a few months for it and paid almost $500. I figured that since I work remotely a couple of days a week and would be sitting in it when I’m home from work, it would be a worthwhile investment.
You know, I think the media should pull all their coverage and reporters from the White House. Trump thrives on media attention. I know Fox News, Newsmax, and OAN won’t, but the people who watch them 24/7 wouldn’t care anyway. All we’re getting is lies, half-truths, and garbage as it is. #politics
What a total disgrace by the President and Vice President of the United States. This was clearly a planned move by both of them, only serving to benefit Putin. Just like the President's claim that Ukraine started the war, this plays right into Russia’s hands. Russia must be laughing at us, while Europe and our allies are left questioning the reliability of the U.S. Where is Congress?
Glad tomorrow is Friday. This week, I just haven’t had the get up and go in me.
First day with my new glasses 👓, and it’s great! I can finally see the computer screen without closing one eye or the other. Both screens are now perfectly readable! 🤓
Finally got my new glasses today and I can see again. I haven’t seen this clearly in 2 years. Soon as I put them on they were different but in a good way.
📺 Today’s Watchlist: Paramount+
🎬 Tracker – S1 Ep. 9 The Disciple ⭐⭐⭐
🎬 Matlock – S1 Ep. 12 This is That Moment ⭐⭐⭐
🎬 Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage – S1 Ep. 11 Working for the Enemy ⭐⭐⭐
Looking forward to finishing them all for this season!
#TV #Entertainment
Who would want to work for the federal government, especially at an independent agency that Congress has expressly legislated into existence, if the next President can whimsically cut it out by Executive Order (which is unconstitutional) and cut off its funding? Where is Congress?
Archie Bunker Changed—Some Never Will
All in the Family is one of my favorite TV shows. I watch it almost every night and own the entire series on DVD. Why am I telling you this? Because lately, as I’ve been watching it, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s going on in this country politically. And you know what? Trump is like Archie Bunker—but worse.
AI can be great! I just used it to analyze a file and confirm that it was a .jpg missing its extension. Then, it showed me exactly how to fix over 1,000 files. For newbie geeks like me, it's fantastic! 🚀
So glad it is Friday. Work was tiring this week. Got my 2024 taxes done. Figured I get them done before there is nobody left there to send me my refund 🏦. Also still have not gotten my glasses it has been 2 weeks. Supposedly next week.
A Journey to and Review of Micro.blog
A Little History
I started blogging back in 2001, beginning with Blogger—probably like many others at the time. I remained on Blogger even after Google acquired the platform in 2003. However, I wasn’t a prolific blogger back then. Instead, I focused on maintaining a personal website where I frequently updated content, mainly pictures. At the time, I used my ISP’s residential web hosting service, which was included in my package, and built my site with Microsoft FrontPage. I became very proficient with FrontPage and really miss it—but I digress.
I wish Microsoft Windows 11 Phone Link allowed you to delete text messages from the app on Windows. You can do almost everything else—so why not that? Another decision I just don’t understand.
#Microsoft #Windows
📺 Today’s Watchlist:
- Night Agent (Season 2, Ep. 1) – Really liked it.
- The Recruit (Ep. 1, Netflix) – Even better!
Looking forward to finishing both. 🎬
I just love these 2 trees across the street from my house. The colors are strikingly beautiful.
