Mastodawn

#Microsoft sent an email to everyone saying they're listening to people now and they will definitely not pushing AI to everything anymore.

Also Microsoft enabled #github to collect all your "inputs, outputs and associated context to train and improve AI models". This new tickbox is enabled by default, even if you explicitly disabled Copilot before.

Actions speak louder than words.

You can disable the option at https://github.com/settings/copilot/features

#enshittification

Mat Gadd 1d ago

Corporate IT sometimes set policies without thinking about impact. As a totally-random example, enforcing the latest operating system update on day one. There might be vital software for people’s jobs that isn’t compatible yet, or there could be catastrophic bugs. Maybe wait a day or two, or give users a grace period. Perhaps, and I know this is a crazy idea, you could allow users to install the update outside of working hours instead of FORCING A REBOOT DURING AN ALL-HANDS MEETING.

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Mat Gadd 4d ago

@datarama faster? Ehh, maybe. Better? Hah! No. No no no.

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Mat Gadd 4d ago

@brunty I removed the password from mine because I knew I’d lock myself out in future otherwise. Your way is much smarter and simpler. 🤦🏻

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Mat Gadd Mar 19

@brunty the former. Graceful power-off at 10%, as instructed. It was fully-charged again by midnight-ish.

Mat Gadd Mar 18

You’ll never guess what happened today…

Mat Gadd Mar 18

Err… ok? Any guesses what this actually means?! #excel

Mat Gadd Mar 17

@caseyliss I followed along with your “enthusiastic” bug report for Apple Watch workout goal setting, and mine does the sensible thing of actually setting the time when I press the massive button. I expected the back chevron to just go back without setting the time (else why have two UI elements), but both set the time.
Totally understand your frustration, perhaps it’s been fixed super-recently, or it’s another inscrutable bug on an Apple platform?

Ship now heading to Southampton with chicken on board, next voyage is back to New York with the sack of grain.