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False Advertising: Chromebook edition

Oops, accidentally published this without finishing it, so here goes: After being somewhat vocal about this one a while ago, I still keep seeing this issue where I work. I think the reason why is for two reasons: 1. Chromebooks do cost less than normal computers of the same spec level. And 2. The advertising involved isn’t too honest about what they are.

Is Microsoft good for Enterprises?

Contrary to my previous article, just wanted to post one to highlight one area where continuing to use Microsoft and Windows for now makes much more sense, Enterprises. By day, I actually work for an organization with an enterprise-like environment in place, using mostly Windows endpoints and some Windows servers running on a cluster of hypervisors. And in that context Microsoft and Windows is easier and makes a lot of sense.

Doing another Linux trial run

After I noticed some more changes to Microsoft’s Windows lately I decided to give Linux another go. Currently on Debian for my laptop, though that may change in the future, and I selected EndeavorOS on my desktop due to my graphics card being too new for Debian. So far, so good. For the first part I will highlight what has gotten me to the point of trying Linux again after a year and a half of going back to Windows.

The Age of Forced Arbitration

In the world of identity politics and constant tragedy, often times policy changes get overlooked by the people. I think currently one of those things is forced arbitration. Lately I have noticed that a lot of the services I have used required me to accept new terms and conditions. Over half of them introduced new “arbitration” clauses into the terms. In short, what it means is that they can no longer be sued for making a bad or even downright dangerous product or service.

Tennessee Protecting Singers/Songwriters Against AI

In a strange turn of events, Tennessee becomes the first US state to protect musicians and songwriters against AI. Which a red state protecting its citizens against overreaches of private innovation was aout of the cards, at least according to Democrats. This is a response to the news article on apnews.com .

TikTok and the Election

From what I’m seeing in the news, it looks like potential TikTok bans will play a role in the election. Article on NPR From the last time I looked at it, it seemed as though most Democrat politicians were against banning TikTok. And now that whole paradigm has spun on its head. So what has happened? Personally I think there’s some information being withheld from the general public. I’ll break down topic by topic what I think is really going on.

Living With a Forester Wilderness

Today marks three and a half weeks with my 2024 Forester Wilderness. Man, time does fly when one is busy. And so far I like it. Of course I did like my 2020 Forester Sport. Even though I try not to be a fanboy of any particular brand, it’s hard for me personally to find things to dislike about Foresters.

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