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Matt Cengia
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#Linux #SysAdmin, #FOSS advocate, #Scouts Victoria leader, #Bisexual, #Polyamorous, #Autistic, #ADHD geek. þey/þem/þeirs
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Co-founder of remotequeer.co with @saul.remotequeer.co

Currently Seeking Work! ​
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And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Agree, their website provides little detail.

ConnectID was accredited by the ACCC (the Digital ID regulator) last year see digital ID register link below.

There is information on what is needed to achieve this accreditation here:

www.digitalidsystem.gov.au/digital-id-a...
Accredited entities register
This register contains details of Digital ID entities that are, or have been within the last 12 months, accredited under the Digital ID Act 2024.
www.accc.gov.au
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Corn ports.
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Hmmm... No, absolutely not, no thanks

This totally wont be used to abuse queers and sex workers :I

www.commbank.com.au/digital-bank...
connectid.com.au
ConnectID - Digital identity verification
ConnectID is an identity exchange offering a secure way for your customers to prove who they are, using participating organisations they already trust.
connectid.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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The Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank, ANZ, and Westpac have entered a partnership with digital identity verifier ConnectID
www.cyberdaily.au/digital-tran...
Australia’s big 4 banks join privacy partnership with ConnectID
Customers of the Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank, ANZ, and Westpac can now verify their identity without oversharing personal information.
www.cyberdaily.au
January 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:

zombiesrungame.com

observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Telegram leaning hard into being the MAGA IM platform with entirely unvalidated crypto is well ok I'm not even mad y'all can just go for it
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Post a movie that takes place where you're from
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I think I need to unmap Ctrl+A and Ctrl+X in vim. I just squashed a week-old bug resulting from an off-by-one error in an AWS account number in an ARN, most likely due to me trying to hit Ctrl+Z and missing.
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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SIT ON HIS FACE NEOOWW #cynonari
October 19, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."

There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Dear Kmart,
If a product is not _available upon request_ at a given store, you should not be describing it as "in stock" on your website.
When I asked, the person at the service desk said my closest store with this item was … further away than the three listed here.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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I found a new testimonial system that I love. I moved 200+ testimonials over there in August and I'm here with a walkthrough if you need a place to stash all your social proof

youtu.be/8NlHxN5-ErI?...
My new favorite customer testimonial tool
Check out Shoutout: https://lexroman.com/shoutout You need customer testimonials if you are selling without sales calls. And you need A LOT of them. It really helps to use a specialized testimonial tool that helps you capture, organize, and share your social proof. That's where Shoutout comes in. Shoutout is my new favorite testimonial tool. I just migrated everything over there and in this video, I give you a full tour of how I set it up, how the tool works and how you can use it to sell more too. 👀 IN THIS VIDEO - A tour inside Shoutout - How to get testimonials with Shoutout - How to organize your testimonials in Shoutout - Where to share testimonials from Shoutout - Why I chose Shoutout as my testimonial tool 🔗 LINKS Shoutout: https://lexroman.com/shoutout My toolkit: https://lexroman.com/toolkit My newsletter: https://revenuerulebreaker.com 📺 CHAPTERS 00:00 Why testimonials are important for online businesses 01:28...
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
TFW you drop your phone, and pick it up to find a nice crack on the edge of the screen. Only to subsquently realise that the crack is only on the glass screen protector and the phone itself is fine. 😅
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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I love how many people *walk* to and from the #Sydney airport. There *is* a metro stop, but you can save the ~$20 airport surcharge by walking 25 minutes to Mascot station.
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Today, Wednesday 19 November, is World Toilet Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-t...

Also, International Men’s Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/interna...

And it’s happy 49th birthday to Jack Dorsey of Twitter / Square / Bluesky fame. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Do...
World Toilet Day
A clean and hygienic bathroom is essential for a healthy lifestyle, and modern plumbing ensures we stay fresh and sanitized!
www.daysoftheyear.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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"I realized, the moment I fell into the SUN, that the Book would not be destroyed as I had planned." cc: @cyan.com
This is an insanely cool (actual) photo taken by photographer Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver buddy seen in silhouette against the distant sun. Full story, videos, and more here: www.instagram.com/p/DRBAaqLkvy...
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Newsletter #11: On Queer Homesteading; Portland vs. Melbourne; and Our New LinkedIn Page
A new Gallup poll reports that "40% of [U.S.] women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity." In 2014, only 10% said the same thing. And that’s not even counting queer and trans women specifically. Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.GallupGallup, Inc. It's not hard to see why. SNAP benefits are here one day and gone the next. Health insurance premiums can spike at a moment’s notice. Student loans are in limbo. All of these uncertainties make it hard to plan for the future. At Remote Queer, we’re focused on providing useful resources for LGBTQ+ people seeking work and mobility — whether you’re staying _or_ going. If you’re in Portland, OR, check out this guide that our friend Bryan at Stumptown Savings made to help you navigate food assistance in uncertain times: Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW WashingtonWith the cost of groceries on the rise and federal food support under threat, stretching your food budget is more important than ever. Discover how to leverage food assistance programs, shop strategically, and find the best senior discounts.Stumptown SavingsBryan M. Vance If you’re thinking of leaving, check out Help Me Leave, a “resource hub for at-risk Americans seeking safety abroad” to help you narrow down your destination: Country Pathway Explorer | Help Me LeaveWhether you have strict requirements or more flexibility, find your best options for safe countries to go to.Resource Map We recommend an Australian or New Zealand working holiday visa if you’re under the age of 30 — and we can help you get settled if you come to Melbourne. When I moved to Melbourne in 2017, I was looking for a kind of “Portland Down Under”. Did I find what I was looking for? Yes and no. Here’s my honest take on Portland vs. Melbourne so you can decide whether it’s right for you: I Moved to the Most Liveable City in the World - But It Still Doesn’t Feel Like HomeI moved to Melbourne, Australia, in 2017 — the same year that it was ranked the world’s “most liveable city” for the 7th consecutive year. Since then, it’s been up and down in the rankings a few times, only once leaving the top 10. And while the city hasRemote QueerSaul ## Two New Queer Books On the topic of feeling at home, we’re excited about an upcoming book by Lindsey Danis called _On Queer Homesteading,_ to be released on February 27, 2026 _:_ On Queer Homesteading - Lindsey Danisready to reimagine what home, belonging, and queer community can look like? Queer people are everywhere. But our stories don’t always venture beyond the city limits. Get Your Copy Now! In On Queer Homesteading, memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways forLindsey Danis - Queer travel writer According to the book description, in _“On Queer Homesteading_ , memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways for joy, kinship, and possibility.” You can learn more about it and pre-order the book here. I also just finished reading _DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?___ by Jude Doyle — which he describes as a book about “identities, patriarchy, and the trans and/or feminist value of never being sure”: DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?Did I Leave Feminism?Melville HouseMelville House It’s a fascinating read that dives deep into feminist theory, while also being a very personal look at the transition process for a trans man wondering “can I belong to the movement I care about while living inside the body I want and need?” Find it at Bookshop.org or your local library. ## On Travel Abroad Whether you work remotely or not, traveling abroad can be a much-needed respite from everything going on in the world, or a chance to explore a new country before moving there for good. But _who_ you travel with matters. This article by Queer Adventurers explains why you should be skeptical of “queer influencer trips” organized by platforms like TrovaTrips: The Overrated Promise of Queer Influencer TripsQueer influencer trips are a huge part of the LGBTQ+ travel market. They promise connection and community. But are they worth it? Most aren’t – here’s why.QUEER ADVENTURERS | LGBTQ Travel + Outdoor AdventuresLindsey Instead, they recommend booking a trip that “employ[s] local guides … support[s] marginalized communities … [and has] insider knowledge.” That’s one of the reasons I love traveling with NOMADTRIBE. They plan group trips to Latin America, led by people _from_ the countries they visit, and organize cooking classes, skillshares, dance lessons, and more. I recently went on my second remote work trip with NOMATRIBE, and while they don’t have any trips specifically for queer people, they’re incredibly welcoming to LGBTQ+ participants (and always get my preferred name right!). Read my review and check out their upcoming trips here: NOMATRIBE: An Honest Review of Brazil Wonder (2025)Last month, I spent three weeks in Brazil with NOMATRIBE, a travel company that offers “group trips for remote workers who love adventure.” This is my second trip with NOMATRIBE — after traveling with them to Peru earlier this year — and I can’t recommend them highly enough. There are dozensRemote QueerSaul ## Follow Us on LinkedIn Finally, we recently created a LinkedIn page for Remote Queer and would love to connect with you there! We don’t love being on mainstream social media, but we need to reach a wider audience in order to make this project sustainable. It would help us a lot if you followed us there and forwarded this email to anyone you know who might be interested in what we have to offer! Remote Queer | LinkedInRemote Queer | 5 followers on LinkedIn. Remote work & travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals & digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland OR & Melbourne | Remote work and travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals and digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland, OR and Melbourne, AULinkedInRemote Queer While this newsletter is free, you can upgrade here to get access to all of our paid posts and support our work for other people who need it. Thanks so much for reading! Saul & the RQ Team 💡 Do you know someone seeking a ghostwriter or developmental editor? I’m offering a $1,000 referral fee if you introduce me to a client who hires me to write a full-length manuscript. (Nomad Ghostwriter)
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November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I have an AMA starting now on Reddit. www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCa...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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From @sjvn.bsky.social:

FFmpeg to Google: Fund Us or Stop Sending Bugs thenewstack.io/ffmpeg-to-go...
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Tism vs teh aydy haychdee.

FIGHT!!!
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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"Worst comes to worst, we can protect them from social media by locking them up." chaser.com.au/national/gov...
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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So very, very well written:

okayfail.com/2025/in-praise-o…
In Praise of dhh
A reflection on Ruby's past, present, and future.
okayfail.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
How does this happen? These are all to the same email address and their body is effectively identical. My best guess is a bug or race condition with a message queuing system that means the message gets picked up multiple times before being removed from the queue. It's a bit annoying.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM