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wongmjane
@wongmjane
Almost everyone wears a mask in Hong Kong, it’s the norm. We went through this back in 2003 against SARS, and we are doing i…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
As part of our yearly retrospective, we reach out and thank everyone who contributed to our open source @discourse project. We had ~70 translators contribute more than 1000 lines of translations in 2021, they all get a handwritten note of thanks from me 😘 https://t.co/P87mD5kHPB
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Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
"I want to stick my long-necked Giraffe up your fluffy white bunny." https://t.co/9erGc4jEuZ

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
“Easy isn’t the only thing that matters, and if easy really mattered very much to me, I sure as heck wouldn’t be doing this.” https://t.co/GRbThyXcK3
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ChrisJBakke
@ChrisJBakke
I'm a founder who does things differently:
- Sleeps 9+ hours every night
- Drinks 1 gallon of water per day
- Works out…
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WSJhealth
@WSJhealth
With infections surging due to the Omicron variant, physicians are now urging people to ditch cloth face masks and instead r…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
OMG! @beaglebros is on Twitter now?!? I loved them so much in my Apple //c days! See https://t.co/Pol50gQ5fB and https://t.co/dLnN9rcea5
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pg13_rated_liz
@pg13_rated_liz
Today our senior pug, Gary, decided the toy basket was his bed, and he turned into an ice cream cone. https://t.co/Bmm9…
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DocPop
@DocPop
A reminder that QR codes are easy to hack. Always double check that the URL looks legit, but honestly just avoid publicly poste…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@raganwald @Twitter fantastic idea, the kind of idea that I would implement immediately if I was in charge of things like that..

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Someone shipped airtags to Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and North Korea to test their tracking ability https://t.co/5lKRk1aqsz

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
when you love e-ink as much as I do 🤩 https://t.co/OYeNd8mcfO
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8bit_era
@8bit_era
Thrilled to announce that the first physical editions of Hibernated 1 Director's Cut are now arriving for those who pre-order…
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JimMFelton
@JimMFelton
I’m going to have to use a shitload of paper straws to make up for this

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
video games are fun.. right? https://t.co/XGWFsZ1vJN https://t.co/bo8zdkb0WA

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@raganwald our current home has radiant floor heating (hot water pumped under the floors) and it's great in so many ways! The only downside is it takes *hours* to get up to temp.
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textfiles
@textfiles
I'm seeking volunteers for a rather "fun until it is clearly not fun" project - polishing/testing/cleaning up the Internet A…
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Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
When you step away from your computer for more than a minute, do you.. https://t.co/WM8j1fhGUn

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
"When an ant dies, it releases an alarm pheromone which makes other ants rush to the scene of the crime .. all ants do this, so squashing ants is not a good method of getting rid of them." https://t.co/DsQJVaJqgY
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notation_wut
@notation_wut
Via DM submission https://t.co/lkiLcAuHjy

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
TIL: Hamsters can out-drink all of us 🍸 https://t.co/P2DjPAmB26

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
In 2015 I said that 4k per eye at constant 60fps was table stakes for any decent VR... however, this is a very "generous" interpretation of 4k -- 4m pixels vs. 8.2m? https://t.co/nlm9M0V288

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
meanwhile, in Connecticut https://t.co/TzwkGkwRHd
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Supermathie
@Supermathie
Brings back fond memories of when I forgot to lock one time and @shuttermonster reported upon my return: "I tried to mess…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
When you step away from your computer for more than a minute, do you.. https://t.co/WM8j1fhGUn

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
There, I fixed the copy for everyone. You're welcome. https://t.co/TSxDL7AQNJ

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Finally got an electric cargo bike as a gift for my partner and it is soooo nice. I can recommend. Not cheap, but built in nearby LA (I've talked to the owner on the phone!) and very *very* high quality: https://t.co/4SEEnGQnoW https://t.co/C28ssd60xd
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OdedRechavi
@OdedRechavi
Correlation Vs. Causation https://t.co/2707qbkECl

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@raganwald only for real canadians, eh?

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
this is amaaaazing https://t.co/CXzXpghgvA https://t.co/vx4y2uGTCR
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nedbat
@nedbat
Now that #AdventOfCode is over, are you looking for more brain challenges? How about regex crosswords!
https://t.co/oHADMjM…
https://t.co/oHADMjM…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Oh my god who did this?! You are a genius! https://t.co/NffKRuiXhX

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
These bands go to 11: https://t.co/tEkQU7h22b
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kat_blckwd
@kat_blckwd
Amazing bumper sticker at COVID testing center this morning: https://t.co/eSwMM8O7EH

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Like everyone else, I struggle with the https://t.co/0yYies1z3J https://t.co/QK0ynWltWk

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
don't invest in crypto, invest in lego https://t.co/M3w2n8wvf0
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Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Top 3 things discussion communities need to not become Lord of The Flies:
1. Strong moderation
2. Strong moderation
3. S…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@JimmyKane9 ah yes! https://t.co/1x3IdNLlsP

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
This is so unbelievably cat.. you had one job, felines! https://t.co/2x0TsJJGJa
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toby_n
@toby_n
Wow - 93% of funds seized by the IRS Criminal Investigation unit in 2021 were in cryptocurrencies https://t.co/b6oPNiGras

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Big thanks to https://t.co/c1urXoTkkg for reaching out as a replacement to the just-about-dead https://t.co/IvSsoMSkIu .. I've just signed up for the ad-free plan so codinghorror blog subscribers won't get ads.
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ThisIsSethsBlog
@ThisIsSethsBlog
Generative hobbies https://t.co/aeHU0hMuzF

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
This is a thing I am doing at 9pm https://t.co/KZl3xeDN10

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
there is a fine line between trolling and kickstarter project https://t.co/6AGPeoO7YV
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chetfaliszek
@chetfaliszek
If you had to decide between one to never ever play again, would you pick to never play games with:

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
If you haven't yet followed @Carnage4Life you're missing out. Some of the best, most insightful commentary on internet and web culture out there IMO. 👏
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DigiEconomist
@DigiEconomist
Some statistics to start the year:
During 2021 Bitcoin consumed 134 TWh in total, which is comparable to the electrical…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
It took me a little while to figure this out, so here goes. In Windows 11 here's how to paste as plain text: Winkey + V, tab, enter, enter. https://t.co/twRF24W6jH

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
This comic book cut-and-paste mashup art is quite fun https://t.co/UIJ5X1RRWF https://t.co/obWu2ae7bY

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Emoji mashup bots are fun, but you really only want to see the greatest hits. Here's how to see the "greatest hits" of any Twitter account (pay attention to the URL in the address bar) https://t.co/U2XDt3i4wG

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
at one open house we went to, they had this book open on a giant stand with an enormous "DO NOT TOUCH" sign on it. So I touched it. https://t.co/ZFbvaUms1u

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@loydcase yeah, good riddance
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natematias
@natematias
Happy New Year!
As you look back on 2021, if you are thinking about taking charge of your tech use as a reaction to Big Te…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Sounds like the two books to read this year are Humankind: A Hopeful History https://t.co/lKTB23QtJZ and The Wizard and the Prophet https://t.co/D6Eznby5fy -- I've seen both recommended a bunch of places
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mausmoto
@mausmoto
Tech preview: Sierra-style AGI graphics but in 3D, voxels w/ custom renderer. Hoping to build something with this engine. #ma…
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morningstar2651
@morningstar2651
Happy new year https://t.co/3sy5BlYvWi
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abandonedameric
@abandonedameric
1/ What's the weirdest thing you've found in an abandoned building? I'll go first, I found a box with a butt in it. ht…
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ironicsans
@ironicsans
It’s 2022, the year Soylent Green takes place. An appropriate time to share my artwork titled “Soylent Green is People (Mag…
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billjohnston
@billjohnston
The algos at insta continue to baffle this holiday season. The most recent removal is this amazing swanrainboat pic. http…
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Carnage4Life
@Carnage4Life
Some thoughts on the “Case Against Crypto”
Claim: The technology does not solve a real problem.
Thoughts: It’s been 13…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
oh interesting, some new Twitter feature "communities" https://t.co/lMdK1lCZYu
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alex_gude
@alex_gude
As an engineer, @Neovim is critical infrastructure for my productivity, so I set up a monthly donation a few years ago throu…
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Tippen22
@Tippen22
Starlink works great until the cats find out that the dish gives off a little heat on cold days. https://t.co/uyH3Kbqrie
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Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Let's work together to update the single most influential book of the BASIC era! https://t.co/5rMVfKnoHV https://t.co/juh…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Let's work together to update the single most influential book of the BASIC era! https://t.co/5rMVfKnoHV https://t.co/juhmyxwN5D

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Ready for 2022 at Oakland Glowfari! https://t.co/BWOqNzRlSh
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GennaBain
@GennaBain
Goldeneye 007 pause music had no business going so hard, but I’m glad it did. https://t.co/y6pZSq5SS7

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
yes, I know, cryptocurrencies are hot right now https://t.co/B1ERgqFWEJ
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ATabarrok
@ATabarrok
You can run but you cannot hide. https://t.co/QucmMAczfp

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Recently got bicycles for the whole family 🚴🚴♂️🚴♀️ .. replaced the lame factory single per-wheel reflectors with these *awesomely* visible Scotchlite spoke reflectors! 🙌 https://t.co/Jwm3ZjeH3u https://t.co/hBEApjwRec

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
got this Aura Mason frame for Grandma, set it up while she was here and it was a *huge* hit. Easily sending pics of grandkids (via email or app), plus super simple setup and operation + quality screen. Recommended! https://t.co/Dp4e4PF93X
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GitaGopinath
@GitaGopinath
A top priority for 2022 should be widespread vaccinations everywhere. Around 86 countries have not met the 40% goal for 2…
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drob
@drob
Today the youngest millennial in the world turns 25 and tomorrow the oldest one turns 41, so keep that in mind when someone uses…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
You gotta love an Atlantic article that links directly to Sir Mix-a-Lot's greatest hit: https://t.co/gFBBZ6C9W8
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tenderlove
@tenderlove
I'm really excited to announce the release of the Analog Terminal Bell. Never miss a terminal bell notification again with…
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stevesi
@stevesi
Canon Confirms We’ve Seen Its Last Flagship DSLR https://t.co/aCiDBmI094 // This is so amazing to see.

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
here's a recommendable new years resolution: donate in support of the critical open source tools you rely on. We do this at @discourse every year.

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Prior to all this I was already skeeved out by the norovirus outbreaks on cruises; you couldn't pay me enough to get on those damn ships now https://t.co/NNagoqxzvh

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
is anyone getting their own robot arm? What sort of uses do you have for it? 🤔 https://t.co/KmmLrhBOBQ

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
"Software is only as good as the improvement it makes to a human being’s life. Are we making someone’s job easier? Letting them have more fun? Helping them learn? Helping them keep in touch with friends and family?" https://t.co/33DuhGkH9n

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
That time I asked Brian Hook a question about early video cards in September 2000 (search for fill-rate): https://t.co/Rqh1j1jBRL

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@tomasradej fair, but I am not into "walking simulators"
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Brink_Thinker
@Brink_Thinker
Finding 6 bald eagles on your front porch deserves endless retweets https://t.co/DGR1wdbi4W

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
“...our analysis confirms that more obscure [vehicle] colors tend to hold their value better than common and popular colors.” https://t.co/1yMBdHYp6J
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pomeranian99
@pomeranian99
In summer 1981, I was loaned a VIC-20 and coded about 10 hours a day.
But! I had no storage drive. So, what to do?
Writ…
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Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
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kenshirriff
@kenshirriff
How many lines of code are in the famous photo of Margaret Hamilton with the Apollo Guidance Computer code? After a bunch…
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andysomerfield
@andysomerfield
The #M1Max is the fastest GPU we have ever measured in the @affinitybyserif Photo benchmark. It outperforms the W6900X…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
he has "professionally 'Rickrolled' people many times." https://t.co/zIIYWKjEZX
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EdwardTufte
@EdwardTufte
Note decoupling of cases and hospitalizations,
headlines should report both, although too subtle for some headline writers

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
"The Swiss had an enormous standing militia-system army, and more small guns owned per capita than any other country except Yemen and the United States" https://t.co/3m3SxdZyC7

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
@tomasradej try spec ops: the line https://t.co/4nBkEL7EUH

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
This is a sensible management decision -- everyone at the company *should* be dogfooding their own product at least a little! https://t.co/Y5OHfqEyDO https://t.co/zhWuCUKGSP

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
to me, one of the key signs that I'm playing a truly great game is that every time I die, I look forward to trying again because I think "oh, cool, next time I'll try (different thing)"

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
This power-generating wind turbine wall is strangely beautiful https://t.co/AUBbvtS7So

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
"If people are using voice assistants for the same three things, maybe that’s …. all they really want to use them for. Maybe the hundred-other features are overkill." https://t.co/K0oR8z0BCg
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maureenmfarrell
@maureenmfarrell
In our story on the hottest tax break in Silicon Valley - one lawyer said: “It’s so expensive to raise kids in the Ba…

Jeff Atwood
@codinghorror
Well I'll be damned https://t.co/8o0GQqO6h2 https://t.co/TFmWyuR25N