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Debt Metaphor Explained

While programming we continually make decisions about the future. An important skill is deciding which decisions to make when. This deciding about deciding confuses many people even programmers.

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#FedWiki #tidbits

http://found.ward.bay.wiki.org/debt-metaphor-explained.html

💾 Ah, the riveting saga of 'Linux #Tidbits and Collecting Pebbles'—a tale of one person's journey through the mythical land of #GNU/Linux, where every pebble collected is a #kernel #recompiled. 🕵️‍♂️ Prepare yourself for a labyrinth of #UNIX #philosophies that somehow still manage to leave you... searching for the point. 🤷‍♂️
https://unixbhaskar.wordpress.com/2025/03/02/linux-tidbits-and-collecting-pebbles/ #Linux #TechJourney #HackerNews #ngated

Linux Tidbits and Collecting Pebbles

https://unixbhaskar.wordpress.com/2025/03/02/linux-tidbits-and-collecting-pebbles/

#HackerNews #Linux #Tidbits #CollectingPebbles #TechNews #OpenSource #Unix

Ah, #TidBITS, the fountain of wisdom on all things #Apple, where "thoughtful, detailed coverage" means pondering the existential crisis of a word processor that may or may not exist. 🤔💻 If #Schrödinger were a software developer, he'd surely be proud of introducing more uncertainty into our lives. 🐱‍💻
https://tidbits.com/2025/10/25/nisus-writer-schrodingers-word-processor/ #SoftwareExistentialCrisis #WordProcessor #TechHumor #HackerNews #ngated

🤔🎨 Transforming liquid glass into a "solid interface" is apparently a thing now, because who doesn't want to turn their iPhone into an avant-garde art piece? 🖼️🍏 This #TidBITS article is as clear as mud, or perhaps liquid glass - either way, it's a slippery read. 💡📱
https://tidbits.com/2025/10/09/how-to-turn-liquid-glass-into-a-solid-interface/ #liquidglass #solidinterface #avantgardeart #iPhoneart #HackerNews #ngated

How to Turn Liquid Glass into a Solid Interface – TidBITS

https://tidbits.com/2025/10/09/how-to-turn-liquid-glass-into-a-solid-interface/

#HackerNews #LiquidGlass #SolidInterface #TidBITS #TechInnovation #MaterialsScience

Thursday Tidbits: Pfluky Pfaadt – AZ Snake Pit https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/151711/ #Arizona #ArizonaDiamondbacks #ArizonaDiamondbacks #AZ #Baseball #Diamondbacks #FrontPage #MLB #Pfaadt #pfluky #pit #snake #thursday #tidbits

Thursday Tidbits: Pfluky Pfaadt – AZ Snake Pit https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/151711/ #Arizona #ArizonaDiamondbacks #ArizonaDiamondbacks #AZ #Baseball #Diamondbacks #FrontPage #MLB #Pfaadt #pfluky #pit #snake #thursday #tidbits

Attended a masterclass in computer backup strategies this morning with Adam Engst of TidBITS in which he ended it with a delightful, Gilbert and Sullivan themed song, I am the very model of a modern backup strategy.
#TidBITS #BackupPlan

“Thus, this article marks our [TidBITS] final post to X/Twitter and Facebook. I [Adam Engst] can no longer ethically provide material support to platforms whose leadership so actively undermines civil society.”

A person/publication that understands ethics.

#tidbits #ethics #enshittification

https://tidbits.com/2025/04/25/why-tidbits-will-no-longer-post-to-x-twitter-or-facebook/

TidBITS: Why TidBITS Will No Longer Post to X/Twitter or Facebook. “What began as digital dysfunction has metastasized into tangible societal harm. Thus, this article marks our final post to X/Twitter and Facebook. I can no longer ethically provide material support to platforms whose leadership so actively undermines civil society. The TidBITS accounts will remain, but they will stand silent, […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/26/tidbits-why-tidbits-will-no-longer-post-to-x-twitter-or-facebook/

“When the path forward seems unclear, I believe we can best contribute by modeling the behavior we want to see in the world…. For TidBITS, that means writing clearly and accurately, prioritizing thoughtfulness and depth over speed, acknowledging our mistakes, and engaging with readers on a personal level. It means practicing kindness, decency, and respect whenever possible.” Adam Engst

Why TidBITS has been essential reading for 35 years.

#tidbits #apple

https://tidbits.com/2025/04/18/staying-the-course-after-35-years-of-tidbits/

This is a great article on the latest macOS version of Photos by #TidBITS @adamengst . So many useful hints and tips. New features often sneak up on you if you don’t have a good look every now and then. https://tidbits.com/2025/04/10/new-organizational-features-in-photos-in-macos-15-sequoia/

@tek FWIW if I were to upgrade to #DEVONthink Server it’d be only $255 with my @TidBITS membership, which also scores a heap of other benefits, not the least of which is keeping #TidBITS going strong in its 34th year and beyond: https://TidBITS.com/membership/benefits/

Great post on TidBITS about weather apps and websites. Lots there I had never heard about. Especially love the clean design of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute website yr.no, and it works around the world.

https://tidbits.com/2023/09/11/do-you-use-it-apples-weather-leads-a-wide-array-of-popular-alternatives/

#tidBITS #weather #weathernerd

Hi folks,

Just a quick reminder that August's #Bletchley & #MK #MathsJam is:

- *tomorrow*: Tuesday 22nd!
- at Brewhouse and Kitchen in Central Milton Keynes (close to the theatre, *not* to be mixed up with the Midsummer Tap which is very close and has "pub and kitchen" on the sign!).
- From 7pm

Bringing yourself is an absolute must, and any #mathematical #ideas, #conundrums, #puzzles, #tidbits, #games, #books, #toys or #tales are encouraged but completely optional.

If you're able to let me know if you're intending to come I'd appreciate it, otherwise just turn up. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

See you there,

Tom

Lets welcome #Tidbits to #Mastodon. Tidbits is a venerable, lasting #technology newsletter.
They post regularly on issues I'm interested in, including #pruvacy. The latest issue discusses their feelings about the #Twitter debacle.

Welcome to the #Fediverse, @TidBITS

@adamengst @siegel it is like @bbedit is #TidBITS younger sibling 😀

@ricksaunders Detailed rundown here, from #Tidbits
https://tidbits.com/2023/03/29/apple-music-classical-mostly-plays-the-right-chords/

Everything you wanted to know (actually more than you probably wanted to know) about the new #Apple Classical Music App from #Tidbits

#AppleClassicalMusic #KirkMcElhearn
https://tidbits.com/2023/03/29/apple-music-classical-mostly-plays-the-right-chords/

@drdrang @adamengst has the goods at #TidBITS https://tidbits.com/2023/03/27/apple-releases-ios-16-4-ipados-16-4-macos-13-3-ventura-watchos-9-4-tvos-16-4-and-homepod-software-16-4/

Interesting article on the potential of future Mastodon clients:

https://tidbits.com/2023/02/10/mastodon-clients-could-do-so-much-more/

#mastodon #tidbits

Interesting reading at #tidbits -- Mastodon Clients Could Do So Much More: https://tidbits.com/2023/02/10/mastodon-clients-could-do-so-much-more/

@adamengst “suggests that the time is right for Mastodon clients to revisit content-selection algorithms, but with two key differences”.
• The algorithm should be designed to serve the user, and only the user, in ways specified explicitly or implicitly by the user. (The lack of a corporate overlord also means there’s finally room to revisit the discussions surrounding Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics in the context of software agents.)
• The algorithm’s rules should be at least visible to the user, and preferably actively editable. It shouldn’t be difficult to specify people or topics that interest you more than others.

#mastodontips #developer

Love these ideas for Mastodon clients, via @adamengst, #TidBITS

I'd totally pay for apps that prioritize what he describes as "finishability" and "content selection."

#MastodonApp #MastodonClient

https://tidbits.com/2023/02/10/mastodon-clients-could-do-so-much-more/

"Mastodon: A New Hope for Social Networking"

Great starting guide that demystifies Mastodon by @glennf

Take a look, pass it along/boost if you like it...

https://tidbits.com/2023/01/27/mastodon-a-new-hope-for-social-networking/

#Mastodon #TidBits

@sparks there are a lot of amazing #tidbits in this article.

The most recent #Tidbits from @drjudystone full of information on #Covid, #Monkeypox, #Politics and humor.

https://www.drjudystone.com/coronavirus-tidbits-226-1-1-2023/

The Gardener's #Bed-Book by Richardson Wright is chock-full of #Delightful #December #Tidbits like these:

- #Palms in the house appear to enjoy a monthly bath of soap + water.
- #Plant a #Batch of #PaperWhites every 10 days for a #Succession of #Bloom.
- Rolls of #String in various sizes + strengths will be appreciated [in a] #Christmas #Stocking.
- Don't be too #Practical in the choice of #Gift for your gardener: a couple of #Detective stories is often more acceptable than a pair of #Wool sox.