Jimmie Lightner

Technology, Truth, and Common Sense

Category: Quick Thoughts

  • Hi-Res Audio Surprise

    Just discovered my 2021 Audi SQ8 can play Hi-Res lossless audio! 24bit 192khz FLAC is apparently no big deal. WHO KNEW! I’ve got one of those 2TB SanDisk USB SSDs from Costco… yeah, that one. I don’t trust it for REAL work, but holding 600 gigs of FLAC and serving as my mobile jukebox? Yeahhhhh…

  • Uh-what-the-fuck

    https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/08/05/uh-im-pretty-sure-people-would-know I… don’t know what the fuck I just read. But I nearly spat coffee all over my screen. 🤣

  • My Problem with OpenClaw

    Honestly at this point I’m about done with OpenClaw and their misguided Doctor nonsense. Doctor warnings are probably great for the beginner who doesn’t understand the ramifications of the runtime choices being made. I’ve investigated nearly every setting, read the docs front to back, and explicitly hand-chosen and curated the configuration of the setup I’m…

  • No AI Slop

    I’m really starting to get tired of the AI written garbage all over the internet. Where’s the original content gone? Why’s every thought have to be augmented by an agent that makes it all bland and sound the same. I used to love being able to tell the difference between writers – now they’re starting…

  • New Year, New Project

    For years, I’ve been… well, tinkering. And learning. And occasionally, saving myself a lot of frustration (and money!) by figuring things out for myself. I work in technology – specifically, at Microsoft – and that environment constantly fuels a desire to understand *how* things work, not just *that* they work. Over the years, friends and…

  • Transaction Data Sharing

    Anyone else feeling Absolutely. Tired. Of. This. nonsense? What do you mean PLEASE CHECK YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS REGULARLY? I set them to NO. If they changed, it’s not because I did it. I’ve explicitly directed you – and if you change my settings, we’re going to fight. You’re officially on notice and I’m watching for…

  • Cloud Screening

    It’s that time again! I got the dreaded email on the Sunday before a holiday (gee, thanks guys) that my biannual background check is coming due in the next 90 days. Do you think they’ll see my website when they go looking for my boogyman? Sometimes being openly opinionated has downsides… I’m hoping the investigator…

  • July 7th Garmin Connect Update 5.14.1

    If you use the Garmin Connect app in a Private Space or Work Profile, AVOID THIS UPDATE! It seems that the most recent update to Garmin Connect might prove problematic to those that use the Android app in any kind of profile. I’m running the latest GrapheneOS 2025070800 on a Pixel 9 Pro with the…

  • Random thoughts about YouTube

    I hate media today. “You won’t believe THIS!” “5 tricks Airlines hope you NEVER LEARN!” “13 stupid mistakes DESTROYING your automatic car!” “NO ONE can explain THIS!” </eye roll> What’s with all this sensationalist title nonsense? And with these horrendous thumbnails every video now has? Has anyone actually looked at YouTube lately? It’s disgusting. I…

  • Nintendo

    You’re out. Goodbye. You will NEVER get another dollar from me. I bought it, it’s mine. :-* Nintendo updated its Nintendo Account Agreement with a severe warning against “unauthorized use”, in a bid to prevent emulation and piracy. The US update is as follows: “Without limitation, you agree that you may not (a) publish, copy,…