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  1. @darkufo

    #Firefox gang here, though I've used it forever, so no switch here
    #Mastodon as well
    #Lemmy too
    #Bitwarden from LastPass
    #ProtonDrive from GoogleDrive
    #SynologyDrive from GoogleDrive
    #SynologyOffice from GoogleDocs
    #Protonmail from Gmail (actually finished the migration, it's refreshing)

    For a year or so I've also replaced Android with #SailfishOS but just last week I've come back to Android.

  2. @darkufo

    #Firefox gang here, though I've used it forever, so no switch here
    #Mastodon as well
    #Lemmy too
    #Bitwarden from LastPass
    #ProtonDrive from GoogleDrive
    #SynologyDrive from GoogleDrive
    #SynologyOffice from GoogleDocs
    #Protonmail from Gmail (actually finished the migration, it's refreshing)

    For a year or so I've also replaced Android with #SailfishOS but just last week I've come back to Android.

  3. New Instance - New Introduction

    I'm the former owner of spoilertv.com and used to run DarkUFO the then largest LOST TV show fan site.

    Former Google Product Expert and have worked at IBM, PriceWaterhouse , Unilever, Unipower, Cygnite, WesternGeophysical and Marconi as PM and Developer

    Play(ed) Cricket Darts Pool Former Professional Poker Player

    Arsenal Fan, Dog lover, Guinness drinker

  4. New Instance - New Introduction

    I'm the former owner of spoilertv.com and used to run DarkUFO the then largest LOST TV show fan site.

    Former Google Product Expert and have worked at IBM, PriceWaterhouse , Unilever, Unipower, Cygnite, WesternGeophysical and Marconi as PM and Developer

    Play(ed) Cricket Darts Pool Former Professional Poker Player

    Arsenal Fan, Dog lover, Guinness drinker

    #Brighton

    #Dogs #Cricket #Arsenal #Darts #IBM #Google #Poker #WesternGeophysical #Unilever #Labradors

  5. Formal #introduction post.

    I'm the owner of spoilertv.com and used to run DarkUFO the then largest LOST TV show fan site.

    Former Google Product Expert and have worked at IBM, PriceWaterhouse , Unilever, Unipower, Cygnite, WesternGeophysical and Marconi as PM and Developer

    Play(ed) Cricket Darts Pool Former Professional Poker Player

    Arsenal Fan , Dog lover, Guinness drinker

    #Brighton Poly

    #Dogs #Cricket #Arsenal #Darts #Pool #IBM #Google #Poker #WesternGeophysical #Unilever #Labradors

  6. Song of the Day - No 533

    CARTER U.S.M. - BLOODSPORT FOR ALL

    Released in 1991 from their album "30 Something," "Bloodsport For All" is a protest song by the English electronic duo Carter U.S.M. The song's lyrics criticize the British military, with references to hazing and abuse. The song features a sample of "God Save the Queen", the then British national anthem

    youtube.com/watch?v=VN9-NK6Z4SU

  7. Song of the Day - No 533

    CARTER U.S.M. - BLOODSPORT FOR ALL

    Released in 1991 from their album "30 Something," "Bloodsport For All" is a protest song by the English electronic duo Carter U.S.M. The song's lyrics criticize the British military, with references to hazing and abuse. The song features a sample of "God Save the Queen", the then British national anthem

    youtube.com/watch?v=VN9-NK6Z4S

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #CarterUSM #AlternativeRock #IndieRock #PunkRock

  8. Song of the Day - No 521

    THE HOUSE OF LOVE - DESTROY THE HEART

    Released in 1988 as the third single from their self-titled debut album, "Destroy the Heart" became one of The House of Love's signature songs. Its blend of noisy guitars, dreamy vocals, and bittersweet lyrics encapsulates the band's distinctive sound. The song reflects on a destructive relationship.

    youtube.com/watch?v=5nza7AlHV5I

  9. Song of the Day - No 521

    THE HOUSE OF LOVE - DESTROY THE HEART

    Released in 1988 as the third single from their self-titled debut album, "Destroy the Heart" became one of The House of Love's signature songs. Its blend of noisy guitars, dreamy vocals, and bittersweet lyrics encapsulates the band's distinctive sound. The song reflects on a destructive relationship.

    youtube.com/watch?v=5nza7AlHV5

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #TheHouseOfLove #AlternativeRock #IndieRock #Shoegaze

  10. Song of the Day - No 514

    DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS - COME ON EILEEN

    Released in 1982, this Celtic-folk inspired pop song became a global phenomenon. Featured on their album "Too-Rye-Ay," it topped charts in multiple countries, winning a Brit Award for Best British Single. Its infectious energy and distinctive sound make it a timeless classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=6BODDyZRF6A

  11. Song of the Day - No 514

    DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS - COME ON EILEEN

    Released in 1982, this Celtic-folk inspired pop song became a global phenomenon. Featured on their album "Too-Rye-Ay," it topped charts in multiple countries, winning a Brit Award for Best British Single. Its infectious energy and distinctive sound make it a timeless classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=6BODDyZRF6

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #DexysMidnightRunners #CelticFolk #NewWave #Pop

  12. Song of the Day - No 501

    BAD MANNERS - MY GIRL LOLLIPOP

    A 1982 ska cover of the 1956 Millie Small hit. Featured on their album Forging Ahead, it reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and helped solidify Bad Manners' popularity. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a ska classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=J_N1qQZL550

  13. Song of the Day - No 501

    BAD MANNERS - MY GIRL LOLLIPOP

    A 1982 ska cover of the 1956 Millie Small hit. Featured on their album Forging Ahead, it reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and helped solidify Bad Manners' popularity. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a ska classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=J_N1qQZL55

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #BadManners #ska #2Tone #rocksteady

  14. Hmm.. upgraded my to on my main PC with a 3050 GPU.

    Note: Running with KDE Plasma 6.

    However both and browsers are both flickering like mad !

    I cleared the GPUCache folders. No change.

    I've re-installed both and but the flickering continues.

    I've tried turning off Hardware Acceleration in both browsers..

    I've tried running

    sudo depmod -a

    and rebooting but that didn't fix it.

    Any thoughts/ideas?

  15. Hmm.. upgraded my #Fedora39 to #Fedora40 on my main PC with a #Nvidia 3050 GPU.

    Note: Running with KDE Plasma 6.

    However both #Chrome and #Vivaldi browsers are both flickering like mad !

    I cleared the GPUCache folders. No change.

    I've re-installed both #Chrome and #Vivaldi but the flickering continues.

    I've tried turning off Hardware Acceleration in both browsers..

    I've tried running

    sudo depmod -a

    and rebooting but that didn't fix it.

    Any thoughts/ideas?

  16. Hmm.. upgraded my #Fedora39 to #Fedora40 on my main PC with a #Nvidia 3050 GPU.

    Note: Running with KDE Plasma 6.

    However both #Chrome and #Vivaldi browsers are both flickering like mad !

    I cleared the GPUCache folders. No change.

    I've re-installed both #Chrome and #Vivaldi but the flickering continues.

    I've tried turning off Hardware Acceleration in both browsers..

    I've tried running

    sudo depmod -a

    and rebooting but that didn't fix it.

    Any thoughts/ideas?

  17. Hmm.. upgraded my #Fedora39 to #Fedora40 on my main PC with a #Nvidia 3050 GPU.

    Note: Running with KDE Plasma 6.

    However both #Chrome and #Vivaldi browsers are both flickering like mad !

    I cleared the GPUCache folders. No change.

    I've re-installed both #Chrome and #Vivaldi but the flickering continues.

    I've tried turning off Hardware Acceleration in both browsers..

    I've tried running

    sudo depmod -a

    and rebooting but that didn't fix it.

    Any thoughts/ideas?

  18. Hmm.. upgraded my #Fedora39 to #Fedora40 on my main PC with a #Nvidia 3050 GPU.

    Note: Running with KDE Plasma 6.

    However both #Chrome and #Vivaldi browsers are both flickering like mad !

    I cleared the GPUCache folders. No change.

    I've re-installed both #Chrome and #Vivaldi but the flickering continues.

    I've tried turning off Hardware Acceleration in both browsers..

    I've tried running

    sudo depmod -a

    and rebooting but that didn't fix it.

    Any thoughts/ideas?

  19. Song of the Day - No 473

    BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE - E=MC2

    Released in 1986, "E=MC2" was a hit from Big Audio Dynamite's debut album "This is Big Audio Dynamite". The song features a unique mix of rock, sampling, and film dialogue. It's considered a pioneering track in the sampling genre and remains a fan favorite.

    youtube.com/watch?v=cHTDkJ-bQq

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #BigAudioDynamite #alternativerock #dancepunk #sampling

  20. Song of the Day - No 445

    THE VAPORS - TURNING JAPANESE

    Released in 1980 as part of the band's debut album "New Clear Days", "Turning Japanese" became an international hit. The song's catchy guitar riff and its quirky, somewhat ambiguous lyrics sparked various interpretations. It remains a classic of the new wave era.

    youtube.com/watch?v=IWWwM2wwMww

  21. Song of the Day - No 445

    THE VAPORS - TURNING JAPANESE

    Released in 1980 as part of the band's debut album "New Clear Days", "Turning Japanese" became an international hit. The song's catchy guitar riff and its quirky, somewhat ambiguous lyrics sparked various interpretations. It remains a classic of the new wave era.

    youtube.com/watch?v=IWWwM2wwMw

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #TheVapors #newwave #postpunk #punkrock

  22. Song of the Day - No 436

    BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE - C'MON EVERY BEATBOX

    Released in 1986 as the lead single from their album 'No. 10, Upping St.', C'mon Every Beatbox is a vibrant track by Big Audio Dynamite. Its infectious rhythm blends punk rock with hip-hop and dance music elements. The song's lyrics celebrate the power of music and its ability to unite people.

    youtube.com/watch?v=Dh4b4c-RzE

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #BigAudioDynamite #alternative #postpunk #dancepunk

  23. Song of the Day - No 430

    HAIRCUT 100 - FANTASTIC DAY

    "Fantastic Day" was released in 1982 as part of Haircut 100's iconic debut album 'Pelican West'. With its bright horns, bouncy rhythms, and feel-good lyrics, it quickly became a favorite of the new wave era. The song embodies the band's unique blend of pop, funk, and jazz influences.

    youtube.com/watch?v=BsF4suwvpsY

  24. Song of the Day - No 430

    HAIRCUT 100 - FANTASTIC DAY

    "Fantastic Day" was released in 1982 as part of Haircut 100's iconic debut album 'Pelican West'. With its bright horns, bouncy rhythms, and feel-good lyrics, it quickly became a favorite of the new wave era. The song embodies the band's unique blend of pop, funk, and jazz influences.

    youtube.com/watch?v=BsF4suwvps

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #Haircut100 #newwave #pop #funk

  25. Song of the Day - No 426

    UTAH SAINTS - BELIEVE IN ME

    This high-energy dance track was released in 1991 as part of Utah Saints' self-titled debut album. Known for its samples and catchy beat, "Believe In Me" reached the top 10 in the UK charts. The song later featured in popular video games and remixes, helping it become a dance music classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=TF367jjh8hk

  26. Song of the Day - No 426

    UTAH SAINTS - BELIEVE IN ME

    This high-energy dance track was released in 1991 as part of Utah Saints' self-titled debut album. Known for its samples and catchy beat, "Believe In Me" reached the top 10 in the UK charts. The song later featured in popular video games and remixes, helping it become a dance music classic.

    youtube.com/watch?v=TF367jjh8h

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #UtahSaints #dance #electronic #house

  27. Song of the Day - No 411

    Kaiser Chiefs - Everyday I Love You Less and Less

    "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" is an energetic track by Kaiser Chiefs, released in 2005 from their album "Employment." The song, known for its catchy hooks and post-punk revival sound, quickly became a fan favourite.

    youtube.com/watch?v=xAkg4cwJp1Y

  28. Song of the Day - No 411

    Kaiser Chiefs - Everyday I Love You Less and Less

    "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" is an energetic track by Kaiser Chiefs, released in 2005 from their album "Employment." The song, known for its catchy hooks and post-punk revival sound, quickly became a fan favourite.

    youtube.com/watch?v=xAkg4cwJp1

    #SOTD #SongOfTheDay #music #KaiserChiefs #indierock #postpunkrevival #alternativerock