Mastodawn

M1 Mac mini suddenly has super slow upload speeds (around 2 Mbps, fluctuating). Download is fine (100+ Mbps).

No setup changes in 5 years. Did a big cleanup + upgraded to Tahoe, but issue started before that. Other devices on same WiFi are fine.

Can’t run Ethernet. It’s bad enough I can’t do remote interviews or streaming. Any ideas what to check?

Elsie Feb 4

I’m compiling a short list of essential tech that helps me not go dark during storms and protects what I already own.

Top priority: a surge protector (or UPS) for my studio - my gear getting fried would be brutal. Think minimal-but-essential on a budget (future planning).

What brands/hardware do you recommend to prevent my tech from frying?

Elsie Jan 23

I would like to get a break. Like a little bit of grace would be peachy.

https://www.multimodalee.com/tech-weather-and-being-taken-off-the-grid-again/

Tech, Weather, and Being Taken Off the Grid (Again)

I’m facing another “historical storm,” this time an ice storm, and the reality of possibly being off the grid for days. Drawing from my experience during Hurricane Helene, I’m sharing what I learned about tech, access, and preparation—because we take connectivity for granted until it’s gone.

Multimodalee

Elsie Jan 16

I wrote a thing, because definitions don't feed people

https://www.multimodalee.com/what-is-a-podcast-debate-vs-creator-support/

#podcasting

What is a Podcast? Stop Arguing, Start Supporting

While the industry debates definitions, creators are struggling to survive. It’s time to stop arguing over what counts as a podcast and start building the support systems independent creators actually need to pay the bills.

Multimodalee

Elsie Jan 16

STAT Jan 16

How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? Economists and nutrition experts weigh in. https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/16/affordability-new-food-pyramid-dietary-guidelines-tested-by-economists/

MAHA says its new food pyramid is affordable and healthy. We asked experts

How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? Economists and nutrition experts weigh in.

STAT

Elsie Jan 16

I have an 2020 M1 Macbook Air. I have not upgraded to Tahoe.

Pros?

Cons?

This is my work machine.

(I have an M1 Mac Mini, but that's usually just used for production)

Elsie Dec 9

The way there are three-plus minutes of ads at the end of almost every podcast episode… it’s giving makegood season.

Elsie Dec 9

Android users! Can you give me low cost or free audio recorders for the phone that have transcription functionality?

I use Just Press Record for my iPhone which has iOS/iPadOS/MacOS, syncing and transcription and I love it. I'm looking to help an Android user.

And it's an old phone: Samsung S8+

Elsie Dec 5

Down Cemetery Road S1S7 OMG

I haven't watched an action/thriller show that had me this stressed out in such a long time! So smart, so well paced, the acting + writing is stellar, the *unusual* of it all (meaning 2 women leads, one of them in her 60s,) I'm not sure I've ever seen a action flick with a 60+ regular-type woman that behaves and looks like one, like ever.

Do correct me if I'm wrong about that.

Elsie Dec 5

Radical Social Worker Dec 5

Happy Friday you bunch of community developing rebels ✊️