Alphaman

@alphaman@techhub.social
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IT Services director at Huntsville-Madison County Public Library.
The one, the only, the 64 bit guy from last century.
IRLAaron Sakovich
AlphamanOct 8, 2024
Daring FireballOct 7, 2024
Chinese Government Hackers Compromise ‘Back Door for the Good Guys’ in U.S. Communication Networks
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/10/07/china-calea-back-door-hack
Chinese Government Hackers Compromise ‘Back Door for the Good Guys’ in U.S. Communication Networks

Link to: https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/u-s-wiretap-systems-targeted-in-china-linked-hack-327fc63b

Daring Fireball
AlphamanJun 26, 2024
@lapcatsoftware I purchased StopTheMadness from the Mac App Store in 2018. Does that not qualify for a discount on the bundle? Just checking, cuz I don’t want to leave any money on the table when I upgrade.
AlphamanJun 3, 2024
Black is back, finally. Been 16 years, but the new 14” MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro outshines my old Core Duo in so many ways. Though I suppose in the right lighting, Space Black can take on a definite gray cast, it’s still there best black and silky smooth to touch. Of course, performance is mind blowing, even compared with my last Intel MBP, never mind the first. ffmpeg jobs that used to take minutes now take seconds, and I find myself just doing stuff quickly that I used to put off because I needed to be able to dedicate time to do them. #Apple #MacBookPro #M3Pro
AlphamanJun 2, 2024

Finally starting #DarkMatter on #AppleTV, finishing up ep2. It’s got us hooked already! Also got a kick out of the “It’s A Wonderful Life” references; we spotted 2, are there going to be more?

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/dark-matter/umc.cmc.4luj45vtqpmjsvb6sc2675oeg

Watch Dark Matter - Apple TV+

In this mind-bending thriller, Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his own life. To get back to his real family, Dessen embarks on a…

Apple TV
AlphamanMay 28, 2024
Democracy Matters May 27, 2024
Pres. Biden is laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier and this is Trump’s message. Not one mention of a fallen soldier who died for our country because Trump calls them losers. Just more grievance about him. Trump doesn’t care about you or the country. - Daily Beast columnist Barry Markson
Show threadAlphamanMay 22, 2024
One more pass of the #B29 in #Huntsville, this time with sound! https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B14Gv6DhEGeFpbg;76AD5577-C5AB-4C7E-A4D0-C72DB4D6C022
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AlphamanMay 22, 2024
AlphamanMay 22, 2024

I hear airplanes fly over the house all the time, but today,I heard something different.
Not a jet.
Not a private prop plane.
Not a turbo prop commuter.
A big, massive, rumbling, throaty growl.
A #B29 Superfortress. One of only 2 left flying. Fifi.

https://www.airpowersquadron.org/huntsville-alabama

Huntsville, Alabama | airpower-tour

airpower-tour
AlphamanMay 22, 2024

I hear airplanes fly over the house all the time, but today,I heard something different.
Not a jet.
Not a private prop plane.
Not a turbo prop commuter.
A big, massive, rumbling, throaty growl.
A #B29 Superfortress. One of only 2 left flying. Fifi.

https://www.airpowersquadron.org/huntsville-alabama

Huntsville, Alabama | airpower-tour

airpower-tour
AlphamanMay 20, 2024
Tony, Pretty MuchMay 19, 2024

Climate change is going to bankrupt the U.S. and make large parts of the world unlivable including places in the U.S. if our progress isn’t at the very least upheld.

Trump is the biggest threat in the U.S. to the health of the planet and life on it. Anyone who doubts it now won’t in 2025.

For dealing with climate change it’ll be game over. We are already out of second chances

A Trump presidency would risk $1 trillion in clean energy investment, WoodMac says | Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/trump-presidency-would-risk-1-trillion-clean-energy-investment-woodmac-says-2024-05-16/

AlphamanMay 16, 2024
Show threadmonorail timesMay 16, 2024
@alphaman @electrek FTA: “Farley believes the company can better compete with smaller, more affordable EVs. As a result, Ford is shifting funding (including around $12 billion in EV investments) to optimize profitability.”