Kev Quirk

Admin of Fosstodon, along with @mike.

I work in InfoSec 🔐

Father of two 👨‍👦‍👦, husband of one 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

Keeper of dogs (x2) 🐶, cat 😻, fish (x100s) 🐠 and chickens (x12) 🐔

I'm also partial to collecting watches ⌚️ and riding motorbikes 🏍️

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2025-05-03 06:55:21

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@nprofile…m5q9 I'm probably going to leave Fosstodon. I don't yet know whether that will be for somewhere else on the fedi, or if I'll leave it entirely.
@nprofile…7s4z @nprofile…cee8

2025-04-29 16:10:35

So I've been running #Ubuntu for the last couple days and I have to say, it's been great. Very stable and no real issues to talk of. Snaps are still a bit shit, but a couple of commands later and I have Flatpak support.
Question - does Ubuntu shit the bed entirely if you remove Snaps all together?

2025-04-23 09:15:52

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@nprofile…m5w3 that's just sounds like so much hassle.

2025-04-22 15:25:03

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@nprofile…0zny it is. Magic, I know!

2025-04-22 13:40:23

The can is open and there are worms everywhere. 🤦🏼‍♂️🪱🪱🪱
(buds were free on an offer, I didn't really need them as my Sony ones (https://kevquirk.com/blog/repairing-my-sony-ear-buds) are fine.)
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/381/895/952/142/238/original/6b2720df8ea830ff.webp

2025-04-21 15:17:31

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OK, so the irony here is that I have to use a dongle for it to work. It goes:
USB C --> HDMI --> USB C.
Ridiculous.

2025-04-21 14:52:26

It was all going so well with #Fedora until I connected my external monitor via USB C. It's absolutely will NOT stay connected. Works perfectly in Windows and MacOS, just plug an play. I'm about done with Linux, I think - I don't have time for this shit.

2025-04-21 08:49:31

Continuing with #Fedora and quite enjoying it. There are still some frustrations though:
- Fingerprint reader doesn't work very well.
- Auto screen dimming is horrendous - there's no smooth transitions and is very jarring (turned it off).
- LibreOffice is ugly AF. Replaced with OnlyOffice.
- I cant set a background on my login screen. It's just grey, which is a bit shit.
All small things though.

2025-04-20 10:38:46

Today's #Wristcheck is the #G-SHOCK G-9000
https://kevquirk.com/watches#g-shock-g-9000
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/369/857/154/092/448/original/4da9936b798e941c.webp

2025-04-19 20:15:11

I received my shiny new Framework 13 today, so I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts on the device.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/initial-thoughts-of-the-framework-13

2025-04-16 14:44:29

Finally!
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/348/174/102/317/427/original/9c40a916dd204146.webp

2025-04-13 12:46:34

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@nprofile…r3jx @nprofile…8xaf the 12 looks great. I'm considering one for my kids as they get older.

2025-04-12 15:46:48

I've mentioned the Framework 13 a few times recently, and I ended up buying one. But a few people have messaged me wanting to know why I chose it. So, here's why...
https://kevquirk.com/blog/why-i-decided-on-the-framework-13-for-my-next-laptop

2025-04-08 20:26:43

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@nprofile…5u8f @nprofile…0s0l 😂😂 thank you!

2025-04-07 19:46:10

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@nprofile…kx7y there seems to be no 41 downloads available 🤷🏼‍♂️

2025-04-07 19:45:48

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@nprofile…tw95 it's rhetorical vertical space of the window title bar in relation to the rest of the UI. It's disproportionately large, that won't change with a different resolution, I don't think.

2025-04-07 19:44:54

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@nprofile…7s4z never been a fan of Zorin.

2025-04-07 18:52:20

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@nprofile…jg87 do fedora do a KDE version?

2025-04-07 18:42:35

In preparation for my new Framework laptop, I've been playing around with Fedora 41 on an old laptop. For the most part it works really well, but theming doesn't. I have no idea, but no Gnome Shell themes will work and the default one is horrible - everything is WAY too big on the default theme.

2025-04-05 09:43:36

😬
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/284/705/604/164/618/original/8f5b90c137293f84.webp

2025-03-23 11:42:35

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Vostok Amphibia 420656
https://kevquirk.com/watches#vostok-amphibia-420656
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/211/563/413/719/692/original/e341533543865f09.webp

2025-01-12 20:39:15

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@nprofile…lc8g @nprofile…qrcq Same

2025-01-12 19:36:45

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@nprofile…qrcq it is. MX Lift, IIRC. It's a great mouse - I have one at work too. Wouldn't be without it now. Keyboard is the MX too, and that's great as well.

2025-01-12 19:11:49

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Aaaaand I'm done.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/816/968/073/474/331/original/959ecce996b10c47.jpeg

2025-01-12 15:55:32

"Quickly switching to the new monitor" has turned into a bit more of a thing. 🤦🏼‍♂️
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/816/196/320/966/970/original/2719871bce355e50.webp

2025-01-12 12:44:14

Out with the dogs in the fields, kids are sword fighting with some sticks in the background (can you find them?) this is what Sundays are all about.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/815/444/113/963/394/original/15c976de67a132e1.webp

2025-01-11 12:34:16

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Casio W-800H
https://kevquirk.com/watches#casio-w-800h
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/809/742/572/725/312/original/eafdb3fe8b163dde.webp

2024-12-31 18:48:34

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@nprofile…ckfv Yeah figured I'd be ok.

2024-12-31 17:55:22

I think that's the closest I've ever come to running out of fuel. The car stopped reporting miles remaining around 8 miles from home. 🫣
Managed to limp it home just about though.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/748/719/776/523/173/original/2370a6cb7fd8c502.webp

2024-12-30 10:52:37

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@nprofile…f5su @nprofile…gmfj I love watching Jack switch around. It allows me to live vicariously through him. 😂

2024-12-29 23:51:47

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@nprofile…gmfj And I’m sure you won’t delete it either… 🫣

2024-12-22 15:38:00

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@nprofile…yys7 you don't need a plugin, you can do it with blueprints. For example, every image I upload is automatically resized to 1200px wide and converted to WEBP. Just add something like this to your site > blueprints > files > default.yml file
create:
width: 1200
crop: false
format: webp

2024-12-22 14:11:34

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@nprofile…vhss Oh it looks like brass in the light. So it's rose gold then? Still a great looking watch.

2024-12-22 14:08:11

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@nprofile…vhss I'm a sucker for a brass watch. That's gorgeous!

2024-12-21 10:07:35

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Selten Salvage Bronze
https://kevquirk.com/watches#selten-salvage-bronze
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/690/257/263/148/832/original/c792651d14fb60c8.webp

2024-12-19 15:19:45

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For context, here's the post Alex is referring to - https://kevquirk.com/blog/i-asked-ai-to-generate-a-headshot-for-me

2024-12-19 15:07:16

Nah, I think you're good thanks, Alex.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/680/111/064/611/807/original/a04f8221cc89be79.webp

2024-12-18 08:25:10

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@nprofile…vhss It's a G-SHOCK in disguise.

2024-12-17 12:57:26

Yes, you read that right, folks. I've decided to flip myself back to team blue and have ditched my new Pixel 8.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/im-back-on-ios

2024-12-16 07:24:18

So after 2 weeks with the Pixel 8, I'm back in my iPhone 13 Mini - the Pixel is getting returned today. I'll write something about it all soon. Probably.

2024-12-14 15:03:04

I've tried Nextcloud a few times over the years, but every time I do, I end up coming away thinking it's shit. Here's why...
https://kevquirk.com/blog/why-i-think-nextcloud-is-shit

2024-12-12 07:41:03

I have man flu. It's been nice knowing you all. ☠️

2024-12-07 11:49:59

So I've been on Android a few days now and I've been using @nprofile…ea44 pretty much since the start. I have to say, it's the best Mastodon client I've ever used.
Not "best on Android" I mean best all in, on any platform. It's fantastic.

2024-12-06 07:25:08

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@nprofile…q8jv hope you get it sorted mate.

2024-11-26 18:33:07

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@nprofile…ml82 Yeah I can get the battery replaced, the charge port too, but the cost would be around £150 to repair both. On a Fairphone, it's 1/3 of that.

2024-11-26 16:12:07

I've recently been thinking about a switch to the Fairphone 5, but after some research, I'm not sure it's worth it?
https://kevquirk.com/blog/i-ve-been-thinking-about-a-switch-to-the-fairphone-5

2024-11-22 15:43:35

I just text my mum asking her what she and my step dad want for Christmas. Here's her reply. 😂
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/527/371/485/170/403/original/b6fac32dcdb0dffd.webp

2024-11-19 18:59:37

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@nprofile…4d9x It's crazy over here, people just don't know how to drive in the snow, so most of us just avoid driving when it's white.

2024-11-19 07:26:30

Certain parts of the UK have had some snow. We've had about 4", apparently up by the kids school has had a foot.
This obviously means that the UK has gone full Mad Max and everything is closed.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/508/429/944/410/662/original/39f0539252276cda.webp

2024-11-18 16:31:30

I've been playing with #Vivaldi the last few days - now I'm getting to grips with it, I'm pretty impressed. I think this might stick for me and replace #Firefox.

2024-11-08 09:43:26

Was searching for something and I clicked on a Sun link (🤢). Anyway, I got this popup. What the actual fuck, we now have to pay to be able to reject cookies??
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/446/682/973/218/125/original/638ab52b9f10831f.webp

2024-10-31 07:44:25

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Casio MTP-V005L
https://kevquirk.com/watches#casio-mtp-v005l
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/400/916/489/156/115/original/026b495e91f76652.webp

2024-10-03 07:09:13

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Casio A168 Custom
https://kevquirk.com/watches#casio-a168-custom
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/242/233/340/956/391/original/8813c93caca6d46f.webp

2024-09-29 12:17:19

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@npub1su2…ecd9 Honestly, I don’t know why anyone would subject themselves to Hugo. 11ty and Jekyll are so much better in my opinion.
Then there’s Kirby. You remember Kirby, right Jack? 😂😂😂

2024-09-27 18:07:39

First fire of the year. 🥶🔥🔥
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/210/848/293/446/406/original/d3fd25208a4e1c32.webp
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/210/848/430/022/440/original/c602f354a5fa4a2d.webp
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/210/848/526/959/979/original/449311c9ae5a80ef.webp
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/210/848/623/353/163/original/4a791bf2ae1f4a8a.webp

2024-08-14 08:51:00

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@npub1y9z…3ykm Don’t know if you have them down there, but Gerrard’s make the best sausage rolls and I won’t be convinced otherwise.

2024-08-13 06:50:31

Morning walks in the field with the dogs are my favourite time of day. All I can hear is sheep bleating, chickens crowing and birds chirping. It’s the best.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/953/382/039/170/272/original/018673312971f423.webp

2024-08-12 11:28:26

I've just been upgraded to #Windows11 on my work machine, only to find that there's no longer an option to move the taskbar to the top. What the fuck is that all about??

2024-08-11 12:20:54

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@npub1q37…k2ta we're still training him...

2024-08-11 12:11:32

The pea collector… 🫛
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/943/319/723/536/090/original/3050ced56e5ea258.webp

2024-08-08 18:41:15

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@npub1q37…k2ta Thanks 😊

2024-08-08 17:38:09

I've decided to end my PenPals experiment. It's been 9 months, and it's been a lot of fun, but it's time for it to end.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/ending-the-penpals-experiment

2024-08-06 20:20:05

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@npub1q5l…ywp3 That’s exactly it, 8.5p/kWh during that 5 hour window.

2024-08-05 10:03:10

Back in June I wrote about whether I've saved money by switching to an EV. But I charge my car at work quite a lot, so how much does it actually cost to charge my EV For a month?
https://kevquirk.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-my-ev-for-a-month

2024-08-05 06:33:17

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Seiko SNZG11K1
https://kevquirk.com/watches#seiko-snzg11k1
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/908/015/795/367/885/original/1a004d806ec3d101.webp

2024-08-04 08:23:30

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Vostok Amphibia 420656
https://kevquirk.com/watches#vostok-amphibia-420656
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/902/786/853/413/453/original/d4f5630d8215bfe9.webp

2024-08-03 07:29:18

There seems to be some drama going on with the Linux Rocks instance. They came to the fedi at a similar time as us. We grew up together, you could say. There’s lots of good people over there.
Anyway, lots of blocking/muting going on. If you want to avoid the drama and jump to a similar server, drop us an email and we will send you an invite - wham8715@fosstodon.org
Note: no comments on the drama please, I’m not interested in that. They will be ignored.

2024-07-27 09:11:34

Today's #Wristcheck is the #G-SHOCK G-9000
https://kevquirk.com/watches#g-shock-g-9000
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/857/677/378/338/175/original/1ec7b6778b5f43af.webp

2024-07-26 08:09:00

I've been craving a pint of #Guinness the last few days. I have some in the fridge.
It isn't appropriate to drink a Guinness at 09:05 in the morning, on a Friday, while you're working from home, right? RIGHT?!

2024-07-25 06:01:27

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Timex Waterbury Ocean
https://kevquirk.com/watches#timex-waterbury-ocean
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/845/605/152/452/630/original/4c4cf6cd030e9da1.webp

2024-07-24 09:25:10

I've been thinking about online communities a lot lately, and had an idea about a new Masto instance, but maybe it wasn't such a good idea?
https://kevquirk.com/blog/thinking-about-online-communities

2024-07-21 15:14:18

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@npub1sh4…32nx Yeah pretty much.

2024-07-21 11:06:21

Today's #Wristcheck is the #Casio F-94W
https://kevquirk.com/watches#casio-f-94w
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/824/154/890/693/825/original/8e1a8c14eab1063b.webp

2024-07-19 14:33:20

Why is #Apple #Music so fucking shit? I have a "smart" playlist that automatically downloads my playlist to my device, yet it still requires an internet connection to play the songs.
That's not to mention the random times it just decides not to play a song at all.

2024-07-19 13:54:11

😂😂😂
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/813/490/200/899/649/original/32019620ee82b703.png

2024-07-19 11:27:14

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@npub1sh4…32nx oooo that hurt 😂

2024-07-19 06:21:30

Today's #Wristcheck is the #G-SHOCK GA-2100BWP
https://kevquirk.com/watches#g-shock-ga-2100bwp
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/811/710/155/666/503/original/391c8267e79470af.webp

2024-07-17 09:14:20

I have a love hate relationship with social media. In some respects it's great, but in others it's a nightmare. I'm wondering if I could give up social media entirely...
https://kevquirk.com/blog/could-you-give-up-social-media

2024-07-17 06:03:26

I just went for my first run in like 2 years. I didn’t die, and my knee seems to have held up well. We’ll see what’s sore tomorrow morning… 😂

2024-07-15 08:11:51

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@npub1q5l…ywp3 My code isn’t open source so no one else will be contributing. For public stuff, I am more detailed.

2024-07-15 05:47:40

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@npub1q5l…ywp3 That sounds like way too much work.

2024-07-14 15:53:29

My Git commit messages are always descriptive. 🫣
(I apologise for giving all the developers out there a seizure).
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/785/647/786/710/607/original/7649829764c043ed.webp

2024-07-07 09:46:25

Back in May I wrote about an evening stroll in the field and leaving the grass to grow. Since then, things have escalated...A LOT.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/flailing-about-with-my-mower

2024-07-05 10:47:38

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@npub1q37…k2ta that's mental. No wonder they can afford to sponsor all the youtube channels in existence!

2024-07-05 10:09:52

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@npub1q37…k2ta oh wow, really??

2024-07-05 07:46:12

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@npub1q37…k2ta I've never used them, actually. Or Wix.

2024-07-05 07:29:24

Keenan goes into great detail on the trials and tribulations of building a new Eleventy site while possessing very little development experience.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/keenans-alarmingly-concise-summary-of-how-they-built-their-site

2024-07-03 16:44:59

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@npub1rsl…lqqt Chill your boots, someone sent it to me…

2024-07-03 14:07:51

Freedom Pigeon and I would like to wish you all our American brothers and sisters a very happy Ungrateful Colonial Day for tomorrow!
#july4th
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/722/940/491/783/883/original/f712f417a21b85ef.png

2024-07-01 10:09:06

I've been looking at #analytics providers, and I don't get why they limit on pageview numbers. It's so arbitrary.
Like, it's double the price for the difference between 10k and 100k visits, but we're actually just talking about a couple more MB of data in a database somewhere.
It's bollocks. Why can't there be a provider that's like "yeah, it's $5/m for whatever visits you get. It's all the same to us."
(there may be a such a provider, but I'm not aware of them)

2024-06-30 08:55:29

I was posting my usual waffle over on Fosstodon yesterday, and someone asked a question about having a personal site vs just using social media. So I naturally decided to write a post on my personal site about it.
https://kevquirk.com/blog/why-have-a-personal-site-instead-of-social-media

2024-06-29 13:33:14

Me: Oh, I have a spare half hour, I think I'll put the XBox on and play some COD.
XBox: No, no, no, sunshine. You haven't turned me on for months so you have to do these 3 updates first...
Me: 🤦‍♂️

2024-06-24 13:09:34

Manu talks about the ongoing issues with AI scraping the web and what are options are, as site owners, to prevent it.
https://kevquirk.com/fighting-bots

2024-06-19 17:07:08

Brandon talks about his desire to write less about blogging. I'm not sure I agree though.
https://kevquirk.com/less-blogging-about-blogging

2024-06-17 22:00:24

My wife and I “upgraded” to our fancy-pants new memory foam mattress this weekend, but neither of us are sleeping well. I hope it gets better as we get used to it. 😳

2024-06-16 10:44:54

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Ok, so I get downstairs “we made you some crispy cakes too” expecting half a dozen cup cake size cakes for us all to share, I’m confronted with these 2 BEASTS when I opened the fridge…
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/625/889/587/876/926/original/1f2c4904c8d84df6.jpeg

2024-06-16 10:43:18

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@npub1y9z…3ykm isn’t Father’s Day the best! 😂

2024-06-16 10:00:13

My kids (well, let’s be honest, my wife) know I’m a greedy bastard and got me this for #FathersDay.
I think I win Father’s Day, right?
(and yes, some of the donuts are gone already 😂)
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/625/713/968/403/985/original/4c3d274b13f329fe.jpg

2024-06-14 11:08:38

That'll do, pig.
https://www.websitecarbon.com/website/kevquirk-com/
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/614/658/313/459/643/original/720929b37c61a62d.webp

2024-06-14 10:42:05

I just logged into #LinkedIn (something I do very rarely) and this is what I was greeted with. Like, seriously, how the fuck is this even usable? Maybe it's time to delete my account...
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/614/553/991/373/658/original/e42bb2217251a062.webp