Wow, it's 2026 and Microsoft Excel still hangs and crashes when a network connection is slow or down?!
I'm a little confused by this information from Gemini about the lack of end-to-end encryption. I'm pretty sure the only reason to not encrypt is do that Google can see the message...
Bats of Bluesky
I'm loving the new e-ink displays that are appearing across Stockholm's SL public transport network. They are sharp, clear, work high contrast and low power consumption.
I got this newsletter update from Lufthansa and I kind of like what they do here with explicitly offering an option to unsubscribe.
You noticed how the image didn't load, yup, that's how they don't know if I'm reading it.
There is some honesty in the message, what do you think?
Very interesting, humane, factual conversation about healthcare systems and abysmal cuts in global aid with @agawande.bsky.social
#podcast #healtcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0beE...
I sure did not expect Gemini to spill the beans in response to my request for a cooking timer. And yet it did. Maybe it thinks I speak JavaScript. The timer sure works.
@kevlin.bsky.social does this quality as one? Software revealing its guts not just in failure? 🤔
A very thoughtful and informative article on the causes of excessive cost of nuclear energy.
worksinprogress.co/issue/the-ba...
I'm running my Keeping It Simple masterclass a few times at conferences over the next few months:
Codecamp, Bucharest, 6-7 May
codecamp.ro/masterclasse...
SDD, London, 12 May
sddconf.com/agenda
GOTO Copenhagen, 30 September
gotocph.com/2025/masterc...
Listening to the media commentary on the death of Pope Francis I'm surprised by the liberal vs. conservative narrative. I don't hope for another "liberal" pope but a leader who continues the truly traditional work of the Gospel: serving the poor, seeking justice, and building bridges. #HolySea
