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Ian Chard, flup@mastodon.scot

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Posts: 10
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Musician, IT maestro, and #law nerd. Tech manager at a bit of the University of #Edinburgh. Opinions are my own; boosts/favourites != endorsement. #Jewish and secular. Occasionally GM7OMZ.

Profile pic: me looking happy on a beach near West Kilbride, pointing cheesily at the camera.

Header pic: Aberdour harbour looking calm and peaceful.

Live in #Edinburgh, grew up in #Brighton, lived in #Manchester and #London.

#Scotland #UK #LiveMusic #Percussion #HamRadio #Tech #RetroTech #infosec

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Was this really the best word to test me on?

c/duolingo@fedia.io by
A cartoon character with yellow hair and a red outfit is speaking in a speech bubble, expressing the opinion that Yoda is the best character in the movies. Below, there is a German text reflecting the same sentiment. The user is being asked to translate the name ‘Yoda’ into German.

Was this really the best word to test me on? #duolingo #german #deutsch #yoda

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# Inchkeith and the moon

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The island of Inchkeith in the calm deep blue of the Forth. Above, a blue sky with a few scattered clouds near the horizon. The almost-full moon is visible to the right of the island.

#Inchkeith and the moon.

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# Mozilla could have played an absolute blinder and said ‘sick of # AI in everything?

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#Mozilla could have played an absolute blinder and said ‘sick of #AI in everything? Use #Firefox, we promise no AI ever!’ And *bang*, everyone who hates that nonsense immediately flocks to Firefox. Instead all we have left are some forks with unknown longevity.

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A forest path in # Rothiemurchas

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A narrow path runs between tall pine trees in a forest, flanked by low shrubs and moss. The atmosphere is calm and natural, with a slightly overcast sky.

A forest path in #Rothiemurchas. #scotland #photography

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# Duolingo is giving me Stockholm syndrome

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#Duolingo is giving me Stockholm syndrome.

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All # DNS traffic leaving the house is now encrypted

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All #DNS traffic leaving the house is now encrypted. Probably paranoid but it was an easy change to make. #privacy #encryption #cloudflare #bind

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Snowy Clachnaben has an important message for us

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A large metal sign in a scenic landscape displays the text "WAKE UP NEXT TO PEOPLE WHO MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPY." The background features forests in the foreground, with the rocky peak of Clachnaben behind, partially covered in snow.

Snowy Clachnaben has an important message for us. #silentsunday #scotland #hillwalking #photography

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Sunset over Inverleith Park silentsunday edinburgh scotland photography

c/photography@fedia.io by
A serene lake at sunset, reflecting vibrant orange and blue hues in the water. A duck swims in the foreground, while trees and buildings are silhouetted against the colorful sky.

Sunset over Inverleith Park #silentsunday #edinburgh #scotland #photography

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Lichen in the woods silentsunday scotland speyside grantown photography

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A close-up view of a branch covered in lichen, set against a dark, blurred forest background. The lichen appears fuzzy and light-colored, contrasting with the dark wood.

Lichen in the woods #silentsunday #scotland #speyside #grantown #photography

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Rumbling Bridge, near Kinross, #Scotland

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A lush, green landscape featuring a rocky area with ferns and moss. A small waterfall flows into a dark pool of water at the base of the rocks. A wooden railing in the background suggests a pathway, surrounded by sunlight filtering through the trees above

Rumbling Bridge, near Kinross, #Scotland. #photography #silentsunday

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Posts by Ian Chard, flup@mastodon.scot

Was this really the best word to test me on?

c/duolingo@fedia.io by
A cartoon character with yellow hair and a red outfit is speaking in a speech bubble, expressing the opinion that Yoda is the best character in the movies. Below, there is a German text reflecting the same sentiment. The user is being asked to translate the name ‘Yoda’ into German.

Was this really the best word to test me on? #duolingo #german #deutsch #yoda

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# Inchkeith and the moon

c/photography@fedia.io by
The island of Inchkeith in the calm deep blue of the Forth. Above, a blue sky with a few scattered clouds near the horizon. The almost-full moon is visible to the right of the island.

#Inchkeith and the moon.

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# Mozilla could have played an absolute blinder and said ‘sick of # AI in everything?

Community iconc/firefox@fedia.io by

#Mozilla could have played an absolute blinder and said ‘sick of #AI in everything? Use #Firefox, we promise no AI ever!’ And *bang*, everyone who hates that nonsense immediately flocks to Firefox. Instead all we have left are some forks with unknown longevity.

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A forest path in # Rothiemurchas

c/photography@fedia.io by
A narrow path runs between tall pine trees in a forest, flanked by low shrubs and moss. The atmosphere is calm and natural, with a slightly overcast sky.

A forest path in #Rothiemurchas. #scotland #photography

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# Duolingo is giving me Stockholm syndrome

c/duolingo@fedia.io by

#Duolingo is giving me Stockholm syndrome.

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All # DNS traffic leaving the house is now encrypted

c/privacy@fedia.io by

All #DNS traffic leaving the house is now encrypted. Probably paranoid but it was an easy change to make. #privacy #encryption #cloudflare #bind

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Snowy Clachnaben has an important message for us

c/photography@fedia.io by
A large metal sign in a scenic landscape displays the text "WAKE UP NEXT TO PEOPLE WHO MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPY." The background features forests in the foreground, with the rocky peak of Clachnaben behind, partially covered in snow.

Snowy Clachnaben has an important message for us. #silentsunday #scotland #hillwalking #photography

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Sunset over Inverleith Park silentsunday edinburgh scotland photography

c/photography@fedia.io by
A serene lake at sunset, reflecting vibrant orange and blue hues in the water. A duck swims in the foreground, while trees and buildings are silhouetted against the colorful sky.

Sunset over Inverleith Park #silentsunday #edinburgh #scotland #photography

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Lichen in the woods silentsunday scotland speyside grantown photography

c/photography@fedia.io by
A close-up view of a branch covered in lichen, set against a dark, blurred forest background. The lichen appears fuzzy and light-colored, contrasting with the dark wood.

Lichen in the woods #silentsunday #scotland #speyside #grantown #photography

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Rumbling Bridge, near Kinross, #Scotland

c/photography@fedia.io by
A lush, green landscape featuring a rocky area with ferns and moss. A small waterfall flows into a dark pool of water at the base of the rocks. A wooden railing in the background suggests a pathway, surrounded by sunlight filtering through the trees above

Rumbling Bridge, near Kinross, #Scotland. #photography #silentsunday

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