Posts by corbin@toot.cafe
(DIR) Post #AC0A5Kprm6JdtbwfhI by corbin@toot.cafe
2021-10-03T19:29:18Z
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I wrote a blog post about how I updated Nexus Tools (my installer for ADB/Fastboot) from a buggy bash script to a cross-platform Dart application that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.https://blog.corbin.io/post/664051705424592896/how-i-rewrote-nexus-tools-with-dart
(DIR) Post #ACZHclns68824PB1yy by corbin@toot.cafe
2021-10-20T21:17:21Z
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I'm live on @CodyToombs's channel talking about Pixels, Samsung, and other recent tech stuff, come hang out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFKzYseIDg0
(DIR) Post #ACjKztINKm0li1p4gC by corbin@toot.cafe
2021-10-25T17:44:08Z
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I've done my best to summarize the recent Google antitrust complaint by Texas and 16 other states. It's *extremely* bad for Google and Facebook.#tech #privacyhttps://www.xda-developers.com/google-antrust-advertising-privacy/
(DIR) Post #ACjMdmSkG0l03UG3MW by corbin@toot.cafe
2021-10-25T17:50:31Z
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@xerz I think it's more that Republicans are slightly more motivated to fight Big Tech than Democrats. And in this case (assuming nothing in here is made up), the criticism is actually justified!
(DIR) Post #ADXnQKsJecTFchySHY by corbin@toot.cafe
2021-11-18T21:45:37Z
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Has anyone made a browser extension for easy sharing links to a Mastodon instance of your choice? It might be a fun quick dev project.
(DIR) Post #AFbfhxyeHQHEdwCMHg by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-01-14T22:49:09Z
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I'm bringing one my old projects back: Cobalt! It's a distribution of FreeDOS (the open-source MS-DOS clone) that aims to be easier to use.Right now it's pretty much just FreeDOS with a custom installer and no included software. The next step is adding applications, and tweaks to make it nicer to use in a virtual machine.https://cobaltdos.com
(DIR) Post #AFkrWfxuwVTvlQq0jw by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-01-24T04:56:39Z
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I just updated my Wii Shop Channel Music browser extension, which plays the Wii Shop Channel theme in the background when you visit a shopping website. It now has more music options, a playback toggle, and better site detection!Blog post: https://blog.corbin.io/post/674234058456301568/wii-shop-channel-music-extension-20-now
(DIR) Post #AIodjKRxv6axmxQIfg by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-04-25T18:07:33Z
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I think one of the best possible moves right now to keep the web an open platform is for Apple to bring back Safari for Windows.https://www.xda-developers.com/safari-for-windows-editorial/#web #webdev
(DIR) Post #AJ38EmwFlfBPxWwj7A by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-05-02T17:59:11Z
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My first article on How-To Geek! 🥳https://www.howtogeek.com/802578/your-roku-device-now-has-apple-music/
(DIR) Post #AJO6wBxu4f988KKCe0 by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-05-12T20:45:02Z
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I broke down Nvidia's news about open-source Linux drivers for HTG. Shoutout to people smarter than me looking through the code!https://www.howtogeek.com/805004/nvidia-releases-open-source-linux-gpu-drivers-with-a-catch/#gaming #linux
(DIR) Post #AJeTaZJlyWw9fGZTEW by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-05-20T18:25:30Z
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I wrote about the death of Adobe Flash for How-To Geek! It's a pretty interesting story, and it's the first time I've had the chance to adapt a @techtales outline into a written article.https://www.howtogeek.com/805605/this-is-how-steve-jobs-killed-adobe-flash/#web #webdev
(DIR) Post #AK3GdpQnU4CFI2gwqm by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-06-01T17:28:03Z
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What's everyone's opinion on the best Linux smartphone? Still the PinePhone (and Pro, soon), or are there any better options now?#linux @cassidyjames
(DIR) Post #AKAejntUQ9l2kINTSS by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-06-05T07:00:49Z
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(DIR) Post #AKhXOS3K5x23e9Cyjw by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-06-21T03:24:08Z
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I just released the first (tested) preview version of Cobalt! It's a distribution of FreeDOS, with a custom CD-based installer and a base selection of drivers and applications.It's still *extremely* far from being finished, but my goal is to make this an easy-to-use starting point for anyone who wants to try DOS games and apps in a VM or real PC.https://cobaltdos.com#dos #retro #pc #freedos
(DIR) Post #AL1pAP74fIXOXfutWq by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-06-30T22:42:14Z
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I'm live on @CodyToombs' channel talking about recent tech stuff, come hang out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ2r81X34-A
(DIR) Post #ALSHf5HtKR7H9tlXzU by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-07-13T17:02:57Z
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Prime Day (and any sale event, really) only saves you money if you were *already* going to buy the thing on sale. Don't buy that 4K TV or charger for no other reason than because it's 40% off.
(DIR) Post #AM5ZXg031txAK2L0vw by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-08-01T15:36:07Z
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Nice, @pixelfed got a shoutout at The Verge: "If you have the know-how and the inclination to create your own Pixelfed server for the use of you and your friends, Pixelfed could be fun and useful to try."https://www.theverge.com/23280518/instagram-flickr-vero-photos-social-networks#pixelfed #fediverse
(DIR) Post #ANwmuE28dp2tmDAzeS by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-09-26T05:46:57Z
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Nintendo is shutting down its Image Share service for the 3DS and WIi U on October 25, so I've been working on my free and open-source alternative, which doesn't require any homebrew modding.It was already better than Nintendo's web app, but now it has a shiny new logo and a few minor fixes! https://github.com/corbindavenport/imageshare
(DIR) Post #AOKwK0cwNI1jXKng00 by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-10-07T21:24:30Z
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It might be time for #introductions again with the surge of new people? I'm Corbin, I'm the News Editor at How-To Geek and a hobbyist software developer. I also run @techtales, a technology history podcast. 🙂
(DIR) Post #AP2Dt3UoZ1qJtlYq1o by corbin@toot.cafe
2022-10-28T18:49:39Z
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@piggo tech website that does really good reporting except they spend too much time on crypto nonsense