Marcus Helvig
@marcusp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I'm a computer geek from way back, especially in the areas of programming, networking and sysadmining. By day, I work in digital accessibility.
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Surely the comments on this GitHub issue are performance art…
https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/16723
https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/16723
January 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Surely the comments on this GitHub issue are performance art…
https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/16723
https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/16723
Today really feels like it’s dragging on. I swear it feels like it’s been going on for half the year.
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Today really feels like it’s dragging on. I swear it feels like it’s been going on for half the year.
So, yesterday started with wanting to install ESXi onto a Raspberry Pi 5. Of course, I was getting a blank display when the UEFI bootloader started. It took a long time to work out that it just wasn't displaying anything whiel starting. Eventually found out my monitor's EDID went bad, and until […]
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December 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
So, yesterday started with wanting to install ESXi onto a Raspberry Pi 5. Of course, I was getting a blank display when the UEFI bootloader started. It took a long time to work out that it just wasn't displaying anything whiel starting. Eventually found out my monitor's EDID went bad, and until […]
I have a complex relationship with my parents. After visiting them a few years ago, and having a nice two hours with them, which unfortunately was a thre hour visit, I gained a better idea on when and how to leave. I still need to psych myself up to go, but I now strategically time it so I can […]
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December 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I have a complex relationship with my parents. After visiting them a few years ago, and having a nice two hours with them, which unfortunately was a thre hour visit, I gained a better idea on when and how to leave. I still need to psych myself up to go, but I now strategically time it so I can […]
It’s 3:25 am, and I’m awake because one of the dogs committed chemical warfare in their sleep.
December 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
It’s 3:25 am, and I’m awake because one of the dogs committed chemical warfare in their sleep.
@overcastfm Is there a way to stop episodes identified as you may also like from being included in playlists?
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
@overcastfm Is there a way to stop episodes identified as you may also like from being included in playlists?
The ride of the new HCMT that service #metrotunnel is so smooth, it’s like they’re running on rails.
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The ride of the new HCMT that service #metrotunnel is so smooth, it’s like they’re running on rails.
Today I was on the first scheduled train from Sunbury (and therefore first train) through the #metroTunnel. At one stage, someone shouted “All aboard the Autism Express” and everyone cheered. There were excited chants of “Train! Train! Train! Train!”, and then when we entered the tunnel, it was […]
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November 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today I was on the first scheduled train from Sunbury (and therefore first train) through the #metroTunnel. At one stage, someone shouted “All aboard the Autism Express” and everyone cheered. There were excited chants of “Train! Train! Train! Train!”, and then when we entered the tunnel, it was […]
Bancales and their predators have evolved together for centuries. Whenever one starts winning,
the other evolves to maintain equilibrium.
Then come 1980s barnacles hitchhiked on two time travelling Sperm Whales. Their predators having long since evolved past being able to keep their numbers in […]
the other evolves to maintain equilibrium.
Then come 1980s barnacles hitchhiked on two time travelling Sperm Whales. Their predators having long since evolved past being able to keep their numbers in […]
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November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Bancales and their predators have evolved together for centuries. Whenever one starts winning,
the other evolves to maintain equilibrium.
Then come 1980s barnacles hitchhiked on two time travelling Sperm Whales. Their predators having long since evolved past being able to keep their numbers in […]
the other evolves to maintain equilibrium.
Then come 1980s barnacles hitchhiked on two time travelling Sperm Whales. Their predators having long since evolved past being able to keep their numbers in […]
It’s disappointing that I don’t have a spare WiFi network to call “A LAN down under”. I guess I’ll need to stick to “It burns when IP”
https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/115482638000428259
https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/115482638000428259
Natasha Jay 🇪🇺 (@[email protected])
So I met this Australian guy who works in IT... I said: "Do you come from a LAN down under?" He just smiled and gave me a mega byte sandwich ...
tech.lgbt
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It’s disappointing that I don’t have a spare WiFi network to call “A LAN down under”. I guess I’ll need to stick to “It burns when IP”
https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/115482638000428259
https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/115482638000428259
I’ve been thinking about @matthras’s presentation at #a11ycamp2025. In it, he used the example of how a human would read something like y=9/2(x-1)^2+7. When he read it, rather than explicitly mention the brackets, he pointed out that he paused before and after the x-1 to indicate what the ^2 […]
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October 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’ve been thinking about @matthras’s presentation at #a11ycamp2025. In it, he used the example of how a human would read something like y=9/2(x-1)^2+7. When he read it, rather than explicitly mention the brackets, he pointed out that he paused before and after the x-1 to indicate what the ^2 […]
I can’t remember who first said it, but the first question to ask a vendor of any AI tools is “Who can we sue if it gives incorrect information.” I wonder how many vendors will say “Not us.” #a11ycamp2025
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I can’t remember who first said it, but the first question to ask a vendor of any AI tools is “Who can we sue if it gives incorrect information.” I wonder how many vendors will say “Not us.” #a11ycamp2025
I must admit, LaTeX coming up at #a11ycamp2025 was not on my bingo card.
October 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I must admit, LaTeX coming up at #a11ycamp2025 was not on my bingo card.
Every morning, I tell my puppy, Elsie, “In the immortal words of Black Box, ‘Got to get up, got to get up, got to get up’”, and she always looks at me strangely. I really hope it’s just because she’s too young to remember Black Box… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M0quXl_od3g
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Every morning, I tell my puppy, Elsie, “In the immortal words of Black Box, ‘Got to get up, got to get up, got to get up’”, and she always looks at me strangely. I really hope it’s just because she’s too young to remember Black Box… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M0quXl_od3g
As part of #ndis, I have behaviour support. They are discussing exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (#act), which is a form of Applied Behaviour Analysis (#aba). I know that ABA is controversial for #actualyautistic. Does anyone know if ACT and ABA are designed to alter my behaviours to […]
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October 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
As part of #ndis, I have behaviour support. They are discussing exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (#act), which is a form of Applied Behaviour Analysis (#aba). I know that ABA is controversial for #actualyautistic. Does anyone know if ACT and ABA are designed to alter my behaviours to […]
If you’re a residential #nbn customer, and eligible for a #technologyupgrade to #fttp, in mid September, NBN will start installing one port NTUs from mid-September. If you want a 4 port NTU, you wil probably want to do the tech upgrade now.
September 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If you’re a residential #nbn customer, and eligible for a #technologyupgrade to #fttp, in mid September, NBN will start installing one port NTUs from mid-September. If you want a 4 port NTU, you wil probably want to do the tech upgrade now.
I love the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race, and each year I go all-in, it’s my life for half a week. This year is the first time that I’ve realised how much being #acuallyautistic drives my obsession and perpetration, so I thought I’d write a little bit about it, and how I go about watching the […]
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June 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I love the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race, and each year I go all-in, it’s my life for half a week. This year is the first time that I’ve realised how much being #acuallyautistic drives my obsession and perpetration, so I thought I’d write a little bit about it, and how I go about watching the […]
That was a great 24 Hours of Le Mans. Congratulations to the #83 Ferrari for a great win. Well worth staying awake for, and the first one in years that I've managed to not fall asleep at all. #24hlemans #lemans24h
June 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
That was a great 24 Hours of Le Mans. Congratulations to the #83 Ferrari for a great win. Well worth staying awake for, and the first one in years that I've managed to not fall asleep at all. #24hlemans #lemans24h
This is getting wheely rediculous. #24hlemans
June 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This is getting wheely rediculous. #24hlemans
Whoah. After 8 consecutive 13 lap stints, the #6 #porschepenskemotorsport came in after 4 laps. Anyone know what happened? #lemans24h
June 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Whoah. After 8 consecutive 13 lap stints, the #6 #porschepenskemotorsport came in after 4 laps. Anyone know what happened? #lemans24h
These are the resources I'm using for this year's #lemans24h
Timing:
https://fiawec.tv Use https://www.timing71.org to make it much more usable. Alternatively, Porsche have one available at https://racing.porsche.com/live-timing/fia-wec
Spotter's guides:
Official […]
Timing:
https://fiawec.tv Use https://www.timing71.org to make it much more usable. Alternatively, Porsche have one available at https://racing.porsche.com/live-timing/fia-wec
Spotter's guides:
Official […]
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June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
These are the resources I'm using for this year's #lemans24h
Timing:
https://fiawec.tv Use https://www.timing71.org to make it much more usable. Alternatively, Porsche have one available at https://racing.porsche.com/live-timing/fia-wec
Spotter's guides:
Official […]
Timing:
https://fiawec.tv Use https://www.timing71.org to make it much more usable. Alternatively, Porsche have one available at https://racing.porsche.com/live-timing/fia-wec
Spotter's guides:
Official […]
I can’t believe it’s Antony Green’s last election. I can’t even remember an election that he hasn’t been part of. I had to wear this t-shirt while voting today.
May 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I can’t believe it’s Antony Green’s last election. I can’t even remember an election that he hasn’t been part of. I had to wear this t-shirt while voting today.
@parcel Hey, I have a few deliveries that use DAI_DIRECT/DAI Global. Is there any chance that this may be included Parcel in the future? (I can supply tracking links privately, if that will help)
Parcel (@[email protected])
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March 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
@parcel Hey, I have a few deliveries that use DAI_DIRECT/DAI Global. Is there any chance that this may be included Parcel in the future? (I can supply tracking links privately, if that will help)
#representation in media matters. The more minorities are presented in media, the more they feel seen. For #neurodiveritycelebrationweek, I want to recognise #starwars for having a character with #adhd in 1977. R5-D4 was bought by Luke’s Uncle, but as the […]
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March 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
#representation in media matters. The more minorities are presented in media, the more they feel seen. For #neurodiveritycelebrationweek, I want to recognise #starwars for having a character with #adhd in 1977. R5-D4 was bought by Luke’s Uncle, but as the […]
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