Bill Vinson
@billvinson.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
QA/Developer, tech enthusiast, fan of geeky pop culture…
Of all the opinions, these are mine & mine alone
[bridged from https://hachyderm.io/@billvinson on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Of all the opinions, these are mine & mine alone
[bridged from https://hachyderm.io/@billvinson on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rileytestut/115970554078636642
Too little
Too late
Too tainted by all his other poor choices
Too little
Too late
Too tainted by all his other poor choices
Unfortunately Apple’s empathy doesn’t extend to CSAM though ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
RE: https://www.threads.com/@markgurman/post/DUCb4fRlBB2
RE: https://www.threads.com/@markgurman/post/DUCb4fRlBB2
Mark Gurman (@markgurman) on Threads
NEW: tim_cook responds to ICE killing in Minneapolis in internal memo to employees, saying it’s “time for deescalation” and that he had a “good conversation” with Trump about the situation this week where he shared his views.
www.threads.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rileytestut/115970554078636642
Too little
Too late
Too tainted by all his other poor choices
Too little
Too late
Too tainted by all his other poor choices
RE: https://mastodon.social/@bigzaphod/115975294361084264
Come on people... hit those stretch goals! I, for one, would like to see a dungeon crawl-type game get added 😄
Come on people... hit those stretch goals! I, for one, would like to see a dungeon crawl-type game get added 😄
mastodon.social
January 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@bigzaphod/115975294361084264
Come on people... hit those stretch goals! I, for one, would like to see a dungeon crawl-type game get added 😄
Come on people... hit those stretch goals! I, for one, would like to see a dungeon crawl-type game get added 😄
Hope everyone dealing with the winter storm is staying warm & safe. So far in NC, I've seen more sleet than freezing rain. Holding up at home & hoping to get past this without too much of an issue, but I know the power could go at any point. Best of luck to all!
#winterpocalypse2026
#winterpocalypse2026
January 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Hope everyone dealing with the winter storm is staying warm & safe. So far in NC, I've seen more sleet than freezing rain. Holding up at home & hoping to get past this without too much of an issue, but I know the power could go at any point. Best of luck to all!
#winterpocalypse2026
#winterpocalypse2026
I know Matthew Belloni has said on Town podcast that this is potentially a major bomb of the year, but I have to say that the nostalgia play may work on me. I want to see the trailer. It may be complete crap, but I'm hoping for something a bit subversive like the Jumanji remake […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I know Matthew Belloni has said on Town podcast that this is potentially a major bomb of the year, but I have to say that the nostalgia play may work on me. I want to see the trailer. It may be complete crap, but I'm hoping for something a bit subversive like the Jumanji remake […]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@gedeonm/115928412093093827
I backed @Iconfactory's new KickStarter & you should consider backing as well. Also, finally decided to get a Pixel Portrait, as an add-on, that I've been wanting for a while now (just too indecisive when the opportunity has presented […]
I backed @Iconfactory's new KickStarter & you should consider backing as well. Also, finally decided to get a Pixel Portrait, as an add-on, that I've been wanting for a while now (just too indecisive when the opportunity has presented […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@gedeonm/115928412093093827
I backed @Iconfactory's new KickStarter & you should consider backing as well. Also, finally decided to get a Pixel Portrait, as an add-on, that I've been wanting for a while now (just too indecisive when the opportunity has presented […]
I backed @Iconfactory's new KickStarter & you should consider backing as well. Also, finally decided to get a Pixel Portrait, as an add-on, that I've been wanting for a while now (just too indecisive when the opportunity has presented […]
HIGHLY disappointed in my local Sheriff department's response. It's not just bad law-enforcement officers that ruin the overall reputation of the profession, it's every single officer/official who looks the other way...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUiPo2bmNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUiPo2bmNQ
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
HIGHLY disappointed in my local Sheriff department's response. It's not just bad law-enforcement officers that ruin the overall reputation of the profession, it's every single officer/official who looks the other way...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUiPo2bmNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUiPo2bmNQ
For the first time since 2012, I'm not going to #dragoncon (save 2 years during Covid where I went nowhere). Still enjoy going, but I thought I might do something different for a solo trip this year in its place. Unfortunately, I need to make sure finances work and the open-ended question of […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
For the first time since 2012, I'm not going to #dragoncon (save 2 years during Covid where I went nowhere). Still enjoy going, but I thought I might do something different for a solo trip this year in its place. Unfortunately, I need to make sure finances work and the open-ended question of […]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rileytestut/115917812751736532
Sounds like some good work, but likely not for me as I don't want my phone to be that dynamic as it would probably distract me/cost battery life. Still, cool work all the same...
Sounds like some good work, but likely not for me as I don't want my phone to be that dynamic as it would probably distract me/cost battery life. Still, cool work all the same...
TIL iOS has hidden support for custom animated wallpapers and this is probably the coolest thing I’ve done to my iPhone in years
January 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rileytestut/115917812751736532
Sounds like some good work, but likely not for me as I don't want my phone to be that dynamic as it would probably distract me/cost battery life. Still, cool work all the same...
Sounds like some good work, but likely not for me as I don't want my phone to be that dynamic as it would probably distract me/cost battery life. Still, cool work all the same...
I would very much like EVERY interview/article to include a line:
Cook/Pichai were asked about the why they continue to platform CSAM, non-consensual sexual material and deepfake porn, but they refused to comment on their continue acceptance of this material on their platform in violation of […]
Cook/Pichai were asked about the why they continue to platform CSAM, non-consensual sexual material and deepfake porn, but they refused to comment on their continue acceptance of this material on their platform in violation of […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I would very much like EVERY interview/article to include a line:
Cook/Pichai were asked about the why they continue to platform CSAM, non-consensual sexual material and deepfake porn, but they refused to comment on their continue acceptance of this material on their platform in violation of […]
Cook/Pichai were asked about the why they continue to platform CSAM, non-consensual sexual material and deepfake porn, but they refused to comment on their continue acceptance of this material on their platform in violation of […]
Reposted by Bill Vinson
Perusing through old Cinefantastique magazines and come across beautiful art like this.
Okay, it is technically a design for a spaceship from a film, but I'd stick that up on my wall.
Free emoji hi-5 to whoever recognises it first!
Okay, it is technically a design for a spaceship from a film, but I'd stick that up on my wall.
Free emoji hi-5 to whoever recognises it first!
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Perusing through old Cinefantastique magazines and come across beautiful art like this.
Okay, it is technically a design for a spaceship from a film, but I'd stick that up on my wall.
Free emoji hi-5 to whoever recognises it first!
Okay, it is technically a design for a spaceship from a film, but I'd stick that up on my wall.
Free emoji hi-5 to whoever recognises it first!
Or.. Or... and I'm just theorizing here, Musk owns a few companies, that are generally regarded as lousy, and can't compete at the same level? Just a thought!
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/elon-musk-reacts-poorly-to-apple-google-gemini-deal/
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/elon-musk-reacts-poorly-to-apple-google-gemini-deal/
Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk reacts poorly to Apple’s new Google Gemini deal
Following today’s announcement that Google’s Gemini will drive new Siri features, Elon Musk took to X to call it “an unreasonable concentration of power” for Google. Find the full post below.
more…
9to5mac.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Or.. Or... and I'm just theorizing here, Musk owns a few companies, that are generally regarded as lousy, and can't compete at the same level? Just a thought!
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/elon-musk-reacts-poorly-to-apple-google-gemini-deal/
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/elon-musk-reacts-poorly-to-apple-google-gemini-deal/
Reposted by Bill Vinson
A lovely short animation about children and their imagination. As the title boldly claims, it won't be online for long as it was uploaded sometime yesterday. Less than 24 hours to see it?
It's wonderful, don't miss it.
Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! […]
It's wonderful, don't miss it.
Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
A lovely short animation about children and their imagination. As the title boldly claims, it won't be online for long as it was uploaded sometime yesterday. Less than 24 hours to see it?
It's wonderful, don't miss it.
Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! […]
It's wonderful, don't miss it.
Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! […]
Deeply unpopular President & party flail for any policy that doesn't highlight how awful they actually are...
https://apnews.com/article/trump-credit-cards-interest-rates-savings-banks-dba221f122789427c1c625ba873c9b71
https://apnews.com/article/trump-credit-cards-interest-rates-savings-banks-dba221f122789427c1c625ba873c9b71
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates. It's an idea that revives a campaign pledge and could save Americans tens of billions of dollars.
apnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Deeply unpopular President & party flail for any policy that doesn't highlight how awful they actually are...
https://apnews.com/article/trump-credit-cards-interest-rates-savings-banks-dba221f122789427c1c625ba873c9b71
https://apnews.com/article/trump-credit-cards-interest-rates-savings-banks-dba221f122789427c1c625ba873c9b71
I'm not sure where the story will take this, but I'm definitely curious. From Old Man Logan to Old Man Robin Hood. The Hugh Jackman old man cinematic universe 😄
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I'm not sure where the story will take this, but I'm definitely curious. From Old Man Logan to Old Man Robin Hood. The Hugh Jackman old man cinematic universe 😄
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0
Got my old Mac mini 2012 running Debian 13. It's got 16GB of memory & 1 TB of SSD, so it's still a perfectly capable...
Not sure why I didn't think of doing this sooner 🤷♂️
Not sure why I didn't think of doing this sooner 🤷♂️
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Got my old Mac mini 2012 running Debian 13. It's got 16GB of memory & 1 TB of SSD, so it's still a perfectly capable...
Not sure why I didn't think of doing this sooner 🤷♂️
Not sure why I didn't think of doing this sooner 🤷♂️
Reposted by Bill Vinson
The Back to the Future Time Machine returns to #lego once again! (Interestingly, they never mention DeLorean, even though the model has the DMC logo and name on it)
As a massive Back to the Future fan, I wasn't going to turn down this wonderful little model […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
As a massive Back to the Future fan, I wasn't going to turn down this wonderful little model […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The Back to the Future Time Machine returns to #lego once again! (Interestingly, they never mention DeLorean, even though the model has the DMC logo and name on it)
As a massive Back to the Future fan, I wasn't going to turn down this wonderful little model […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
As a massive Back to the Future fan, I wasn't going to turn down this wonderful little model […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
Nice interview with the Duffer Brothers now that season 5 & the show is done...
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stranger-things-finale-is-eleven-alive-vecna-killed-rock-spinoff-1236621528/
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stranger-things-finale-is-eleven-alive-vecna-killed-rock-spinoff-1236621528/
variety.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Nice interview with the Duffer Brothers now that season 5 & the show is done...
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stranger-things-finale-is-eleven-alive-vecna-killed-rock-spinoff-1236621528/
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stranger-things-finale-is-eleven-alive-vecna-killed-rock-spinoff-1236621528/
I think I have the dbrand Magic Keyboard skin installed properly for my iPad Air 13. Not as easy as they claim, but managed (assuming no edges peel up). I just chose the matte black as I only wanted the skin for:
* covering the annoying default feel of the Magic Keyboard material. It's a dust […]
* covering the annoying default feel of the Magic Keyboard material. It's a dust […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I think I have the dbrand Magic Keyboard skin installed properly for my iPad Air 13. Not as easy as they claim, but managed (assuming no edges peel up). I just chose the matte black as I only wanted the skin for:
* covering the annoying default feel of the Magic Keyboard material. It's a dust […]
* covering the annoying default feel of the Magic Keyboard material. It's a dust […]
Happy New Year!
I wish I were feeling more confident that 2026 would be better than 2025, but I'm not. The state of the world is still bleak.
The democrats feel like they will at best stumble into winning elections (nationally, they seem utterly inept), so we've got months of the same shit and […]
I wish I were feeling more confident that 2026 would be better than 2025, but I'm not. The state of the world is still bleak.
The democrats feel like they will at best stumble into winning elections (nationally, they seem utterly inept), so we've got months of the same shit and […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 1, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Happy New Year!
I wish I were feeling more confident that 2026 would be better than 2025, but I'm not. The state of the world is still bleak.
The democrats feel like they will at best stumble into winning elections (nationally, they seem utterly inept), so we've got months of the same shit and […]
I wish I were feeling more confident that 2026 would be better than 2025, but I'm not. The state of the world is still bleak.
The democrats feel like they will at best stumble into winning elections (nationally, they seem utterly inept), so we've got months of the same shit and […]
I'm afraid Commodore may have priced itself out with the changes today for the Commodore 64 Ultimate. I hadn't bought one (despite the nostalgia as the c64 was my first real computer) mostly due to space and benefits. I think I would've played with it for a week or two and had my fill.
I was […]
I was […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM
I'm afraid Commodore may have priced itself out with the changes today for the Commodore 64 Ultimate. I hadn't bought one (despite the nostalgia as the c64 was my first real computer) mostly due to space and benefits. I think I would've played with it for a week or two and had my fill.
I was […]
I was […]
The GOP loves their AI slop. It's really useful for a party that has no plan for the future, no goal to improve the country, just 💩
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/jack-white-blasts-congressman-sharing-ai-video-trump-1236620402/
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/jack-white-blasts-congressman-sharing-ai-video-trump-1236620402/
Jack White Blasts Congressman for Sharing AI Video of the Singer Calling Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’: ‘It’s Sad How Embarrassing Our Leadership Has Become’
Jack White had some strong words for Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the politician shared an AI-generated video of the singer likening Trump supporters to fascists. Burchett, who is a sitting politician in White’s home state of Tennessee, reposted a fake video on X that showed the rocker saying, “Don’t even think about listening to […]
variety.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The GOP loves their AI slop. It's really useful for a party that has no plan for the future, no goal to improve the country, just 💩
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/jack-white-blasts-congressman-sharing-ai-video-trump-1236620402/
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/jack-white-blasts-congressman-sharing-ai-video-trump-1236620402/
REALLY looking forward to the return of Shrinking...
Looks like they are hopefully bringing back Cobie Smulders which is such a good idea...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w
Looks like they are hopefully bringing back Cobie Smulders which is such a good idea...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w
December 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
REALLY looking forward to the return of Shrinking...
Looks like they are hopefully bringing back Cobie Smulders which is such a good idea...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w
Looks like they are hopefully bringing back Cobie Smulders which is such a good idea...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWSq5mra-w
I like this teaser better than the last as we at least get a bit of dialog and some character motivation (visually implied motivation in the last teaser, but left even more vague).
Looks like they're sort of hitting the big 3, but the third is going to be more interesting if they show him in […]
Looks like they're sort of hitting the big 3, but the third is going to be more interesting if they show him in […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I like this teaser better than the last as we at least get a bit of dialog and some character motivation (visually implied motivation in the last teaser, but left even more vague).
Looks like they're sort of hitting the big 3, but the third is going to be more interesting if they show him in […]
Looks like they're sort of hitting the big 3, but the third is going to be more interesting if they show him in […]
Feedback filed (FB21466091) - macOS 26.2
Unable to disable widgets on headless Mac being connected to via screen sharing. Didn't try a reboot, but relaunch of finder, disconnect/reconnect via screen sharing tried.
#feedbackassistant
Unable to disable widgets on headless Mac being connected to via screen sharing. Didn't try a reboot, but relaunch of finder, disconnect/reconnect via screen sharing tried.
#feedbackassistant
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Feedback filed (FB21466091) - macOS 26.2
Unable to disable widgets on headless Mac being connected to via screen sharing. Didn't try a reboot, but relaunch of finder, disconnect/reconnect via screen sharing tried.
#feedbackassistant
Unable to disable widgets on headless Mac being connected to via screen sharing. Didn't try a reboot, but relaunch of finder, disconnect/reconnect via screen sharing tried.
#feedbackassistant