Adam Thompson

@serialphotog
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Work: Software engineer focused on low-level security.

Play: Photography, Hiking, Backpacking, 3d-printing, malware analysis.

šŸ“ Colorado

Photographyhttps://adamthompsonphoto.com
Technical Musingshttps://hackeradam.com
Photography & Adventure Bloghttps://blog.adamthompsonphoto.com

Some of my very quick thoughts from having tried Cosmic Desktop on my laptop for the past month.

https://hackeradam.com/ive-been-trying-cosmic-desktop-for-a-month/

#linux #COSMICdesktop

I've Been Trying Cosmic Desktop For a Month | Adam Hacks

Some thoughts I have on System 76's Cosmic Desktop after trying it for about a month.

It is nothing short of genuinely impressive how much money Microsoft makes, compared directly to how utterly shit to the core its software is to use.

They're taking enshitification too literally at this point.šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/kohler-unveils-a-camera-for-your-toilet/

Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet | TechCrunch

Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bowl and take pictures of what’s inside.

TechCrunch
Hi guys, I started working at AWS as a Senior Software Developer. A couple of hours ago, I pushed new updates to AWS to speed things up. I have a good feeling about it. I'm so glad for the new job šŸ™ƒ
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Hiking to Harmonica Arch in the Lost Creek Wilderness

A trip report for a hike to Harmonica Arch in the Lost Creek Wilderness of Colorado's Pike National Forest.

Adam's Adventure & Photography Blog
A gorgeous hike up to Harmonica Arch this morning.

A perfect example of why I don't want my appliances to be "smart". Seriously, is there any actually useful reason for my fridge to be "smart"? Or any normal appliance, for that matter?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/samsung-forces-ads-onto-fridges-is-a-bad-sign-for-other-appliances/

Software update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridges

Samsung’s ā€œpilot programā€ is likely just the beginning.

Ars Technica

I added a new page to my blog that provides a collection of resources for arch hunters.

Don't hesitate to let me know if you think I've missed a resource that should be linked here!

https://blog.adamthompsonphoto.com/arch-hunting-resources/

Arch Hunting Resources

Various resources and datasets for arch hunters.

Adam's Adventure & Photography Blog

Kind of mind blowing that it has been over 7 years since I wrote this guide to reading a topo map. My original intention was for this to be part of a whole series on wilderness navigation. I should really get to work on some other articles for that series šŸ˜…

https://blog.adamthompsonphoto.com/the-basics-of-reading-a-topographic-map/

The Basics Of Reading A Topographic Map

Being able to read a topographic map is an essential skill for anyone going into the backcountry. This guide will teach you all of the basics you need to know!

Adam's Adventure & Photography Blog