Words

 Here's a great article that John found in The Guardian: Dickovers, baggravation and botiquette: 18 new words to describe our tech hellscape.

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Signal

 Signal suddenly started popping up so I investigated.

Signal is a free, highly secure messaging app known for its strict focus on user privacy. It uses end-to-end encryption, meaning only you and the recipient can read your messages. It supports texts, voice and video calls, and group chats.

Getting started is as simple as downloading a standard texting app:

Download the app: Go to your mobile device's app store (the Apple App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android) and search for "Signal." 

Open and register: 

Launch the app and enter your phone number to create an account.

Verify: You will receive a verification code via SMS or an automated call. Enter this code to confirm your number.

Set up your profile: Add your name (it does not have to be your real name) and an optional photo.

Signal will automatically scan your contacts to see who is already using the app so you can start chatting securely.

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Vintage Tech List Divides Generations on Who Lived It All

 Found on Twitter

Matt Pinner shared a checklist of relics like rotary phones, floppy disks, Blockbuster rentals, and paper checks, claiming nobody has experienced all 20. Older users, especially from the 1950s through 1970s, flooded replies with perfect or near-perfect scores, sharing stories of mixtapes, paper maps, and heavy dictionaries. Younger people scored lower, turning the post into a fun generational time capsule that highlights how fast tech has changed everyday life.

I can proudly say I experienced all 20! What say you?