How would I determine whether a USB-C dock would work well with a Linux laptop? Are there any tech specs or certifications to require or avoid? Do I just need to find one where the manufacturer explicitly claims Linux support?
I'm surprised people don't complain more about how your Python app's modules can shadow standard library modules and built-ins if you use the same names.
That's a lot of module names you shouldn't use!
#python
From Critical Role: Ostriches are the natural predator of basilisks.
Can coding agents relicense open source through a “clean room” implementation of code?
simonwillison.net/2026/Mar/5/c...
Kristi Noem out as DHS Chief
This is good but it is not justice. One day I hope she will be tried and convicted.
DHS will certainly continue its campaign of terror under Mullin.
www.npr.org/2026/03/05/n...
A subtlety in Python's urllib.parse.urlparse: netloc preserves case and hostname lowercases.
For most URLs the netloc/hostname is supposed to be case insensitive, but if you are working with a system that is case-sensitive you should use netloc.
docs.python.org/3/library/ur...
#python
Brilliant advice from the brilliant CJ Silverio on navigating the transition to an LLM-powered software development workflow: blog.ceejbot.com/posts/future...
A new California law says all operating systems, including Linux, need to have some form of ID verification (which they’re calling age verification) at account setup.
This makes absolutely ZERO sense if you have even the most basic understanding of technology
Companies are exploring all the different ways that AI can make their software better. But they are overstepping in some areas, especially where it takes away something users value.
We don't want "just add water" software, we want "just add eggs and water."
I think AI in software is a bit like eggs in instant cake mix.
There is an apocryphal story about a "just add water" cake mix that sold poorly because it took no work. The manufacturer started requiring eggs and sales went up. Because bakers felt more satisfaction?
www.snopes.com/fact-check/s...
New York State tax refunds are severely delayed this year. Going on nearly a month since I filed my taxes and haven't received my refund.
"We used to debate using tabs vs spaces in code we'd type out"
Increased Error Rates Mar 02 4:19 PM PST We are providing an update on the ongoing service disruptions affecting the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region (ME-CENTRAL-1) and the AWS Middle East (Bahrain) Region (ME-SOUTH-1). Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, both affected regions have experienced physical impacts to infrastructure as a result of drone strikes. In the UAE, two of our facilities were directly struck, while in Bahrain, a drone strike in close proximity to one of our facilities caused physical impacts to our infrastructure. These strikes have caused structural damage, disrupted power delivery to our infrastructure, and in some cases required fire suppression activities that resulted in additional water damage. We are working closely with local authorities and prioritizing the safety of our personnel throughout our recovery efforts.
AWS reports operational issues in its Middle East UAE and Bahrain regions.
"In the UAE, two of our facilities were directly struck, while in Bahrain, a drone strike in close proximity to one of our facilities caused physical impacts to our infrastructure."
health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Great conversation between Adam Stacoviak and Burke Holland on @changelog.com that captures the current mood of software development, in a time of change and uncertainty.
changelog.fm/678
This is an impeachable act.
Time for the JSON creator to do the funniest thing ever www.json.org/license.html
Hegseth is designating Anthropic a supply chain risk. What a feckless loser. This will backfire as per usual under a Trump administration.
xcancel.com/secwar/statu...
Built a fun prototype this morning of binary search using HTTP range requests, in this case to lookup characters in ~77MB of unicode data simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/27/...
I've been thinking about the Milgram experiment and what it portends for the use of AI in warfare decision-making.
Every stage of this process - his arrest, spending a year in jail, being dumped on the streets to die - would be deeply shameful in a society that actually valued human life.
BREAKING: The U.S. military used a laser to take down a Customs and Border Protection drone, lawmakers say, and FAA closed airspace near El Paso, Texas.
US authoritarians mad that Anthropic is pushing back on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
www.anthropic.com/news/stateme...
Paramount acquiring WBD is going to be pretty terrible for everyone except the billionaires.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/b...
omg my isp is now offering 6 gig symmetric
someone hold me back!
The BrickLink Designer Program Series 7 preorder period is coming to a close in just a couple of hours, with nearly $36M in sales.
The Privateer Frigate Fortuna, Sushi Restaurant, and Alchemist's Shop are all sold out, even at their boosted allocations.
www.brickfanatics.com/three-lego-b...
I had success using this site to find a place that would recycle my dead power tool batteries!
batterynetwork.org/locator/
Oh no. Oh nooooo. Xbox's new CEO is a natalist/birthrater. How did MS miss this in their opsec? Literal stone's throw away from the likes of Palmer Luckey.
"Will my son have classmates in the future? ...the fertility rates are declining." Then she suggests the fix is... AI?
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Screenshot of an email from Goodreads that says: Psst... The Did Not Finish (DNF) shelf is coming soon. You're hearing about it first because you already track books you started and set aside. Things to Know If you created an exclusive custom shelf named exactly "did not finish," "dnf," "abandoned," "unfinished," "didn-t-finish," or "dropped", we'll automatically convert it to the new default Did Not Finish shelf. Your reviews, ratings, and reading history stay with your book. If you created a tag or non-exclusive custom shelf, it will remain unchanged with one exception. Those currently named exactly "did-not-finish" will be automatically renamed to "did-not-finish-2" to avoid duplication. If you prefer to keep your current setup, rename your shelf or tag to anything else before Feb. 28. What to Expect As we prepare for launch, your existing shelf or tag may show a different name or appear non-editable. This is expected as we work behind the scenes to ensure your books, ratings, and reviews transfer smoothly. Don't worry! You can still add and remove books from your shelf as usual during this time. Stay tuned, The Goodreads Team
Ha! Interesting. Goodreads is adding a built-in Did Not Finish shelf.
