Octavio Robles
@orobles.bsky.social
Every day learning something new.
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New Commentary by Cory Doctorow: Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome
Commentary: Cory Doctorow: Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome
Who are we to blame for enshittification? That is, who is at fault for the pandemic of platform decay, in which the platforms we depend on, where we congregate, trade, perform, sell, buy, connect, …
locusmag.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
New Commentary by Cory Doctorow: Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome
Snow is coming to the area north of Pittsburgh! The forecast starting Thursday (Dec 4) looks tough with 4 consecutive days of snow. Be prepared and be safe. (Pictures showing temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius).
November 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Snow is coming to the area north of Pittsburgh! The forecast starting Thursday (Dec 4) looks tough with 4 consecutive days of snow. Be prepared and be safe. (Pictures showing temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius).
Good recommendations for everyone to stay safe online.
I was really thrilled to get to work on The WIRED Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens with @aumasson.jp. I think we did a good job but also apologies in advance to the teens that we tried to make jokes and generally Be Chill. Also no paywall to make it easier to share! www.wired.com/story/digita...
The WIRED Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens
Practicing good “operations security” is essential to staying safe online. Here's a complete guide for teenagers (and anyone else) who wants to button up their digital lives.
www.wired.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Good recommendations for everyone to stay safe online.
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Thursday thoughts! 🦃🧡
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thursday thoughts! 🦃🧡
According to the Testing Alliance Top Shelf 2025 competition, the 4 best tequilas are:
Blanco: Volcan de mi Tierra
Reposado: Aguasol
Añejo: Cierto's Private Collection
Extra añejo: Don Fulano Imperial
www.foodandwine.com/best-tequila...
If you have experience with any of these, please share!
Blanco: Volcan de mi Tierra
Reposado: Aguasol
Añejo: Cierto's Private Collection
Extra añejo: Don Fulano Imperial
www.foodandwine.com/best-tequila...
If you have experience with any of these, please share!
Top Shelf 2025 Just Crowned the World’s Best Tequila — and It Costs Just $50
Volcan de mi Tierra Blanco stole the spotlight at the 2025 Top Shelf Awards in San Francisco, earning the title of Best Overall Tequila. Crafted at the historic Hacienda la Gavilana in Jalisco, it com...
www.foodandwine.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
According to the Testing Alliance Top Shelf 2025 competition, the 4 best tequilas are:
Blanco: Volcan de mi Tierra
Reposado: Aguasol
Añejo: Cierto's Private Collection
Extra añejo: Don Fulano Imperial
www.foodandwine.com/best-tequila...
If you have experience with any of these, please share!
Blanco: Volcan de mi Tierra
Reposado: Aguasol
Añejo: Cierto's Private Collection
Extra añejo: Don Fulano Imperial
www.foodandwine.com/best-tequila...
If you have experience with any of these, please share!
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📢 Announcing hacklore.org 📢
It’s time to retire outdated cyber advice! More than 80 cybersecurity veterans have signed an open letter urging a shift from folklore to guidance that actually helps people avoid the most common attacks. 🔐
Blog: medium.com/@boblord/let...
Site: www.hacklore.org
It’s time to retire outdated cyber advice! More than 80 cybersecurity veterans have signed an open letter urging a shift from folklore to guidance that actually helps people avoid the most common attacks. 🔐
Blog: medium.com/@boblord/let...
Site: www.hacklore.org
Stop Hacklore!
hacklore.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 Announcing hacklore.org 📢
It’s time to retire outdated cyber advice! More than 80 cybersecurity veterans have signed an open letter urging a shift from folklore to guidance that actually helps people avoid the most common attacks. 🔐
Blog: medium.com/@boblord/let...
Site: www.hacklore.org
It’s time to retire outdated cyber advice! More than 80 cybersecurity veterans have signed an open letter urging a shift from folklore to guidance that actually helps people avoid the most common attacks. 🔐
Blog: medium.com/@boblord/let...
Site: www.hacklore.org
I learned today about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. A great idea to support those that need a little extra help. Please take a moment to learn more here:
hdsunflower.com/us/insights/...
hdsunflower.com/us/insights/...
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone,
hdsunflower.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I learned today about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. A great idea to support those that need a little extra help. Please take a moment to learn more here:
hdsunflower.com/us/insights/...
hdsunflower.com/us/insights/...
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"In China people are not used to eating huge hunks of meat. So a whole steak on a plate with chips is not really a meal."
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fivebooks.com/best-books/f...
Chinese Food
The English chef who studied cooking in Sichuan tells us that there is no one Chinese cuisine, how Western perceptions of Chinese food are changing, and why carrots are called "barbarian radishes" in…
fivebooks.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"In China people are not used to eating huge hunks of meat. So a whole steak on a plate with chips is not really a meal."
fivebooks.com/best-books/f...
fivebooks.com/best-books/f...
Good advice for operating in the times of social media and information overload.
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good advice for operating in the times of social media and information overload.
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hearing parents panicking about what to tell their kids about the working world & AI, I have written up some practical thoughts for young people.
I think I’ve set it up so if you're a free subscriber you can use a ‘free trial post’ to read it:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/how-teenag...
I think I’ve set it up so if you're a free subscriber you can use a ‘free trial post’ to read it:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/how-teenag...
how teenagers can prepare for work in the AI era
part 2: a five-step programme of practical advice, in addition to not panicking
naomialderman.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
hearing parents panicking about what to tell their kids about the working world & AI, I have written up some practical thoughts for young people.
I think I’ve set it up so if you're a free subscriber you can use a ‘free trial post’ to read it:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/how-teenag...
I think I’ve set it up so if you're a free subscriber you can use a ‘free trial post’ to read it:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/how-teenag...
Mexican food is the best! The 'tortas' in this image are great examples of the variety of flavors you can find across Mexico. And there are more! Tortas are delicious. 😀
Source with more information: www.instagram.com/p/DQ9k3vEiW4...
Source with more information: www.instagram.com/p/DQ9k3vEiW4...
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Mexican food is the best! The 'tortas' in this image are great examples of the variety of flavors you can find across Mexico. And there are more! Tortas are delicious. 😀
Source with more information: www.instagram.com/p/DQ9k3vEiW4...
Source with more information: www.instagram.com/p/DQ9k3vEiW4...
When I need to get in the right mental state to relax and reflect, few things are better than a good acoustic guitar playlist.
November 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
When I need to get in the right mental state to relax and reflect, few things are better than a good acoustic guitar playlist.
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Great review and quick tutorial of the Kagi Summarize app on The Intelligence:
"A free standalone service called Kagi Summarize is a cut above the rest in some pretty significant ways, both practical and philosophical."
theintelligence.com/41401/summar...
"A free standalone service called Kagi Summarize is a cut above the rest in some pretty significant ways, both practical and philosophical."
theintelligence.com/41401/summar...
The smartest way to summarize anything | The Intelligence
Articles, videos, you name it — this simple service will sum 'em up in any way you like, on any device you're using.
theintelligence.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Great review and quick tutorial of the Kagi Summarize app on The Intelligence:
"A free standalone service called Kagi Summarize is a cut above the rest in some pretty significant ways, both practical and philosophical."
theintelligence.com/41401/summar...
"A free standalone service called Kagi Summarize is a cut above the rest in some pretty significant ways, both practical and philosophical."
theintelligence.com/41401/summar...
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Be patient with yourself. 🤎
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Be patient with yourself. 🤎
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Why aliens might not “speak physics” the same way we do
If an alien species achieved interstellar communication or even interstellar travel, can we assume they've developed the same laws of physics as us?
Maybe not, and here's why.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#physics #aliens #space #nature
If an alien species achieved interstellar communication or even interstellar travel, can we assume they've developed the same laws of physics as us?
Maybe not, and here's why.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#physics #aliens #space #nature
Why aliens might not "speak physics" the same way we do
Physicist Daniel Whiteson challenges the notion that all intelligent species would eventually uncover the same laws of nature. Do you agree?
bigthink.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Why aliens might not “speak physics” the same way we do
If an alien species achieved interstellar communication or even interstellar travel, can we assume they've developed the same laws of physics as us?
Maybe not, and here's why.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#physics #aliens #space #nature
If an alien species achieved interstellar communication or even interstellar travel, can we assume they've developed the same laws of physics as us?
Maybe not, and here's why.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#physics #aliens #space #nature
When in China, eat Chinese! Noodles for breakfast in Shanghai 😀
November 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
When in China, eat Chinese! Noodles for breakfast in Shanghai 😀
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Congrats to @amalelmohtar.com and @sgj.bsky.social for landing on this list!
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The 27 Best Books of 2025 (So Far)
Whether you’re looking for a compelling nonfiction mystery, a charming fantasy escape, or a suspenseful science fiction thriller, this year's literary slate has something for everyone.
www.esquire.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Congrats to @amalelmohtar.com and @sgj.bsky.social for landing on this list!
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
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An important read.
I did not enjoy writing this; it can't even serve as an ad for my newsletter, which I've suspended due to an overbilling situation that has me almost regretting leaving Substack. But, you know, it's evidence for the piece I just didn't get to include.
talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/patro...
talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/patro...
Patron-Supported Journalism Can’t Be the Future of News
Writing about the failure of patron-supported journalism is itself a kind of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
An important read.
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"The Idea of Justice is a magical book, not just because of the unbelievable depth and breadth of everything he’s read, but also because of his generosity of spirit."
fivebooks.com/best-books/j...
fivebooks.com/best-books/j...
Power and Ideas
Labour politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde from 2001 to 2010, says power with no ideas is hollow and chooses his five books on political ideology
fivebooks.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"The Idea of Justice is a magical book, not just because of the unbelievable depth and breadth of everything he’s read, but also because of his generosity of spirit."
fivebooks.com/best-books/j...
fivebooks.com/best-books/j...
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Happy Sunday! Here's this.weekinsecurity.com, featuring:
• Trenchant boss accused of selling secrets to Russia
• Microsoft issues emergency WSUS fix
• Feds demand user's ChatGPT prompts
• AI browsers are security hot mess
• Dutch sharing less intel with the US
• A brand new cyber cat(!), and more.
• Trenchant boss accused of selling secrets to Russia
• Microsoft issues emergency WSUS fix
• Feds demand user's ChatGPT prompts
• AI browsers are security hot mess
• Dutch sharing less intel with the US
• A brand new cyber cat(!), and more.
this week in security — october 26 2025 edition
DOJ says Trenchant boss sold secrets to Russian buyer, U.S. 'slipping' on cyber, Microsoft patches exploited Windows bug, AI browser security, and more.
this.weekinsecurity.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Sunday! Here's this.weekinsecurity.com, featuring:
• Trenchant boss accused of selling secrets to Russia
• Microsoft issues emergency WSUS fix
• Feds demand user's ChatGPT prompts
• AI browsers are security hot mess
• Dutch sharing less intel with the US
• A brand new cyber cat(!), and more.
• Trenchant boss accused of selling secrets to Russia
• Microsoft issues emergency WSUS fix
• Feds demand user's ChatGPT prompts
• AI browsers are security hot mess
• Dutch sharing less intel with the US
• A brand new cyber cat(!), and more.
For those in the Pittsburgh area, an option to consider for donating is pittsburghfoodbank.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
For those in the Pittsburgh area, an option to consider for donating is pittsburghfoodbank.org
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Make your own happiness. 🌤️
October 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Make your own happiness. 🌤️
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New, by me at this.weekinsecurity.com: If you're not using ad blockers, you should be!
In this deep-dive blog, I explain why ad blockers are critical for your online security and privacy, what threats ad blockers can help defend against, and we'll explore at some of the best ad blockers out there.
In this deep-dive blog, I explain why ad blockers are critical for your online security and privacy, what threats ad blockers can help defend against, and we'll explore at some of the best ad blockers out there.
Why ad blockers are a top security and privacy defense for everyone
Ad blockers can help defend against some of the top hacks, scams, and surveillance today. Here are some of the best ad blockers that you can use.
this.weekinsecurity.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
New, by me at this.weekinsecurity.com: If you're not using ad blockers, you should be!
In this deep-dive blog, I explain why ad blockers are critical for your online security and privacy, what threats ad blockers can help defend against, and we'll explore at some of the best ad blockers out there.
In this deep-dive blog, I explain why ad blockers are critical for your online security and privacy, what threats ad blockers can help defend against, and we'll explore at some of the best ad blockers out there.
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Some mental health magic for World Mental Health Day! 🎃
October 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Some mental health magic for World Mental Health Day! 🎃
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My weekly cyber newsletter is out, with stories on ShinyHunters' leak site claiming 1B stolen records; how the US government shutdown hits cyber; a flood of data breaches, including Red Hat and Discord; EU's Chat Control, and more. Plus: two-for-one cybercats!
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this week in security — october 5 2025 edition
ShinyHunters claim 1 billion stolen Salesforce records, Clop extorting tech execs with data stolen from Oracle apps, U.S. government shutdown, and much more.
this.weekinsecurity.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My weekly cyber newsletter is out, with stories on ShinyHunters' leak site claiming 1B stolen records; how the US government shutdown hits cyber; a flood of data breaches, including Red Hat and Discord; EU's Chat Control, and more. Plus: two-for-one cybercats!
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