I like my filter bubble on Twitter. I have no interest engaging with alt-right nationalists, flat-earthers, trolls, and conspiracy theorists. I learned about a Chrome extension called Twitter Block Chain (nothing to do with blockchains), which will block all the followers of someone's twitter account with one click. It will also block all the accounts someone is following, too. (It will not block the accounts of people you already follow, which is a good thing.)
Kano is a Raspberry Pi based computer system. It comes with everything you need besides an HDMI monitor. I love the keyboard with the included trackpad. At this sale price, it’s probably cheaper than separately buying a Raspberry Pi, a microSD card, a case, a keyboard and pointer, a power supply, and cables. Plus, Kano’s […]
I bought a second Contigo Autoseal Chill Stainless Steel Water Bottle (24 ounces) because it’s on sale today (plus there’s a 5% off coupon) and I really like the one we have. Note that this will arrive after Christmas if you order it now.
When Tod Kurt of ThingM recommended these reversible Micro USB cables, I bought a 3-pack on Amazon. They really do work. Both the USB male plug and the micro plug can be inserted without regard to the orientation, like a USB C plug. There is no “right side up.” Why aren’t all USB cables made […]
Let’s face it. Binge-watching nothing but sitcoms and melodramas is like a stereotypical Chinese food buffet: You’ll feel empty an hour later. Finally, there’s a streaming service out there for those who like to come out of a show with something more than water cooler gossip. With over 2,000 documentary features and series, CuriosityStream might […]
The threats to established networks are coming from all directions these days, which means any big company that can’t invest in security isn’t going stay that way long. Know a thing or two about covert code? Looking to put those skills to good use – both ethically and financially? The 2019 Ethical Hacker Master Class […]
Get ghosted by Santa this year? Here’s a tip: Once Christmas is over, it’s ok to do a little materialistic self-care. To that end, here’s one last sleigh ride through Boing Boing’s best deals of 2018. We’ve got everything from pipes to tech to learning bundles, all at an extra discount for the new year. […]