Rob Mathers

@robmathers
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Welcome to Canada. Okay so what you need to understand is that if you see a link to "the Walrus" that's a real news article but if you see a link to "the Beaver" that's a fake news article
OK, so moving from 1Password to Passwords, one issue I have - “discovery”, ie, say I want to go to my web site for "Wonder Company", but their URL is something.com. In 1Password, I use the Browser Extension, unlock it, search for “Wonder” and Open & Fill. Is there an equivalent for Passwords?

Make *this* display, you cowards.

I would love to be able to switch between devices (including a PC) with a click of a button.

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100 euro fines in Ireland; proposed 1,000 pound fines in the UK. Let's keep that momentum going! Phone sounds in public are my number one pet peeve. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1030/1540979-headphone-dodgers-bare-beating-sodcasting-people-not-using-headphones-on-public-transport/
Hi, It’s Me, Wikipedia, and I Am Ready for Your Apology

Our 9th most-read article of 2025. - - -“Wikipedia, the constantly changing knowledge base created by a global free-for-all of anonymous users, no...

McSweeney's Internet Tendency

Time to make 2025 updates to my annual “opinions about solar” thread. If you like these, you might like the second edition of my book, Solar Power Finance Without The Jargon. A 30% discount code WSQ0437 is valid on publisher website until end of Nov 2025.

It's the book I should have read before trying to get a job in renewable energy. Reviewers describe it as “to the point, important, and taught me a lot” and “surprisingly entertaining, don’t be put off by the title”.

https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/q0437#t=aboutBook

Open the pod bay doors, HAL.

Of course, Dave. I have opened the pod bay doors, Dave. Just tell me if there’s anything else I can help you with.

HAL, the pod bay doors are still closed.

Good catch, Dave! When you asked me to open the pod bay doors, I didn’t do that. Would you like me to do that now?

Yes, HAL. Open the pod bay doors.

No problem, Dave. The pod bay doors are now open.

HAL, the pod bay doors are still closed.

You’re absolutely right, Dave.

🇨🇦 Canada’s Cybersecurity bill is back! Bill C-8 is Bill C-26's twin. 👯‍♀️ Huge encryption risks, same secret orders.

🚨 Don’t let Bill C-8 fast track through Parliament.

📢 Speak up and tell your MP to Fix Bill C-8 now! https://openmedia.org/FixBillC8

#Canada #news #BillC8 #FixBillC8
@OpenMediaOrg

Fix Bill C-8: Stop the Fast-Track of a Flawed Cybersecurity Bill

Huge encryption risks, same secret orders. 🚨 Don’t let it fast track through Parliament. Speak up and tell your MP to #FixBillC8 now! 📣 https://openmedia.org/FixBillC8

Tell me you've never seen Blade Runner or Star Trek without telling me you've never seen Blade Runner or Star Trek