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I’m sorry but if you don’t want your kid to be on a fucking [electronic] all day… maybe don’t give your kid their own [electronic]?
#maybe it’s just the Grew Up Poor in me but like#your kid shouldn’t have their own computer until they need one for school. The Family Computer out in the Common Area is perfectly fine.#your kid shouldn’t have their own gaming system/tablet/smartphone until they can get a job and pay for it themselves.#sharing the Family Console/Devices promotes time management/limitation and sharing and internet safety/security on public#’networks’ (in this case… public DEVICES but… same core concept)#and a text/call only phone is all they really need and is MUCH cheaper especially given the average dexterity situational awareness and#responsibility level of a kid#and if you’ve done your job right they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable looking up anything they need to/are worried about on a shared device#since you should’ve been establishing honest and open and trusting communication from the beginning#but hey shit happens and if you weren’t able to lay that foundation that’s fine that’s what LIBRARY TIME is for#I’m serious start a routine take your kid to the library at least once a week and give them free reign I mean FREE reign#(as long as their behavior is appropriate)#and they can have some time to access whatever info they’re not comfortable asking you about
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Secrets Of The Internet
If there was a way to run SUPER MEGA AD BLOCKER on this website I fucking would
#as a computer science nerd since the ripe old age of Five* i was aware of this but for those who are not! javascript runs the internet#*blue is lying about this for dramatic effect. actually was like 8 but that’s not nearly as fun a number#anything interactive on a webpage is probably based in js & it’s wild how much can change when you turn it off#be aware sometimes this just. breaks the site. because it’s too reliant on js to keep working properly without it
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How to check if your computer is being monitored
In today's digital age, the issue of privacy and security is more pressing than ever. Whether you’re a casual user or a professional, understanding if your computer is being monitored is crucial. This guide will delve into the signs of monitoring, tools to detect it, and steps to safeguard your privacy.
Understanding Computer Monitoring
Before diving into the signs and detection methods, it’s essential to understand what computer monitoring entails. Monitoring can involve tracking your online activity, keystrokes, file access, and even webcam usage. This can be done by malicious software (malware), spyware, or legitimate monitoring software used by employers or parents.
Types of Monitoring
Malware and Spyware: These are malicious programs that can be installed without your knowledge. They can track your activities and send data back to an attacker.
Keyloggers: This type of software records keystrokes, capturing sensitive information like passwords and personal messages.
Remote Access Tools (RATs): These tools allow someone to control your computer remotely, monitoring your screen, accessing files, and even using your webcam.
Legitimate Monitoring Software: Often used in corporate environments, this software tracks employee activity for productivity or compliance reasons. While legal, it can still infringe on personal privacy.
Signs That Your Computer May Be Monitored
Recognizing the signs that your computer might be monitored is the first step in protecting yourself.
1. Unusual System Behavior
Slow Performance: If your computer suddenly becomes sluggish, it might be due to monitoring software consuming resources.
Frequent Crashes or Freezes: Unexpected system crashes can indicate underlying issues, including malware.
2. Suspicious Programs
Unknown Applications: Check your installed programs for any unfamiliar applications. Many monitoring tools disguise themselves as legitimate software.
High Resource Usage: Use the Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) to look for processes consuming excessive CPU or memory.
3. Network Activity
Unexplained Network Traffic: Use network monitoring tools to check for unusual data being sent or received. High outbound traffic could indicate that data is being transmitted without your consent.
Blocked Ports: Monitoring software often uses specific ports to communicate. If you notice blocked ports that you didn’t configure, it could be a red flag.
4. Webcam and Microphone Behavior
Indicator Light Activation: If your webcam or microphone is being accessed without your knowledge, the indicator light may be on even when you're not using it.
Unexpected Recordings: Check for unusual files that could be recordings made by your microphone or webcam.
5. Browser Behavior
Unusual Browser Extensions: Check for extensions you didn’t install. Some can track your browsing activity.
Unexpected Redirects: Frequent redirects to strange sites or altered search results can indicate tracking.
6. Security Alerts
Antivirus Notifications: If your antivirus software frequently alerts you about threats, it may indicate that monitoring software is present.
Firewall Alerts: Unusual outgoing connection attempts can suggest that an unauthorized program is trying to access the internet.
Tools to Detect Monitoring Software
If you suspect that your computer is being monitored, several tools can help you investigate further.
1. Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
Using a reliable antivirus or anti-malware program can help detect and remove malicious software. Some popular options include:
Malwarebytes: Excellent for detecting and removing malware and spyware.
Norton: Offers comprehensive protection against various types of threats.
2. Network Monitoring Tools
Tools like Wireshark can help analyze network traffic and identify suspicious activity. You can monitor data packets to see if there are any unexpected connections.
3. Task Manager / Activity Monitor
Regularly check the Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) for processes that look unfamiliar or suspicious. Research any questionable applications before taking action.
4. System Scans
Use built-in tools to perform system scans:
Windows Defender: Run a full scan for malware and spyware.
Mac’s Built-in Security Features: Use the Malware Removal Tool for additional scanning.
5. Firewall Monitoring
Make sure your firewall is active and monitor logs for any unusual activity. A firewall can block unauthorized access attempts and alert you to potential threats.
Steps to Protect Your Privacy
If you determine that your computer is being monitored or you want to prevent it from happening, follow these steps to enhance your security.
1. Update Your Software Regularly
Keeping your operating system and all software up-to-date ensures that you have the latest security patches. This reduces vulnerabilities that can be exploited by monitoring tools.
2. Use Strong Passwords
Implement strong, unique passwords for all your accounts and devices. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely.
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, making unauthorized access much more difficult.
4. Install a Firewall
Ensure you have a firewall activated, whether it’s built-in (like Windows Firewall) or third-party. This helps control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
5. Be Cautious with Downloads
Avoid downloading software from untrusted sources, as this can introduce malware to your system. Always verify the legitimacy of software before installing it.
6. Regularly Review Permissions
Check application permissions on your device regularly. Revoke access for any apps that do not need to access your camera, microphone, or location.
7. Use a VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts your internet connection, making it difficult for anyone to monitor your online activities.
8. Educate Yourself
Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. Knowledge is your best defense against monitoring.
When to Seek Professional Help
If you suspect your computer is being monitored and cannot identify or remove the software yourself, consider seeking professional help. Cybersecurity experts can perform a thorough analysis of your system and provide tailored solutions.
Conclusion
Understanding if your computer is being monitored is vital for protecting your privacy. By recognizing the signs, utilizing detection tools, and implementing security measures, you can safeguard your personal information. Remember, vigilance is key in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. Stay informed, proactive, and secure in your online presence.
#Computer Security#Online Privacy#Cybersecurity#Monitoring Software#Malware Detection#Privacy Protection#Digital Security#Keyloggers#Network Monitoring#Antivirus#VPN#Internet Safety#Personal Data Security#Remote Access Tools#Digital Awareness
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Please be aware that the "opt-out" choice is just a way to try to appease people. But Tumblr has not been transparent about when has data been sold and shared with AI companies, and there are sources that confirm that data has already been shared before the toggle was even provided to users.
Also, it seems to include data they should not have been able to give under any circumstance, including that of deactivated blogs, private messages and conversations, stuff from private blogs, and so on.
Do not believe that "AI companies will honor the "opt-out request retroactively". Once they've got their hands on your data (and they have), they won't be "honoring" an opt-out option retroactively. There is no way to confirm or deny what data do they have: The fact they are completely opaque on what do they currently "own" and have, means that they can do whatever they want with it. How can you prove they have your data if they don't give everyone free access to see what they've stolen already?
So, yeah, opt out of data sharing, but be aware that this isn't stopping anyone from taking your data. They already have been taking it, before you were given that option. Go and go to Tumblr's Suppport and leave your Feedback on this (politely, but firmly- not everyone in the company is responsible for this.)
Finally: Opt out is not good under any circumstance. Deactivated people can't opt out. People who have lost their passwords can't opt out. People who can't access internet or computers can't opt out. People who had their content reposted can't opt out. Dead people can't opt out. When DeviantArt released their AI image generator, saying that it wasn't trained on people who didn't consent to it, it was proven it could easily replicate the styles of people who had passed away, as seen here. So, yeah. AI companies cannot be trusted to have any sort of respect for people's data and content, because this entire thing is just a data laundering scheme.
Please do reblog for awareness.
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"Navigating the Algorithmic Abyss" 🤖⚠️
I was invited to take part in the 📜 Collaborative Poetry Challenge entitled “Growing Humanity with Artificial Intelligence: A Sociotechnological Petri Dish with Latent Threats, Existential Risks and Challenging Prospects” When I sent my poem I specified that, being Italian, I had composed it in my mother tongue and then tried to ask an AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to help me translate it into English,…
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#abyss#AI#algorithm#awareness#code#collaboration#computer#contest#future#Internet#program#progress#prospect#risk#robot#threats#translation
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reasons I feel old today: the first computer I learned to use was Windows DOS, and I'm pretty certain several people on here started with touchscreens
#before anyone says anything#i am also aware that there are gen x and older on tumblr#you remember when computers didnt exist#i know#we get it#but this is my post#and im lamenting how fast time has gone by#i had dial-up internet as a child#now i have the internet on a computer that fits in my pocket#im only 30#like wtf
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reading because internet. The linguistic hyperfixation is winninnnnnngggg. ..hey did the tag limit get shorter or do I need to chill on the ranting ?
Edit: ironically all of my typos in the tags were unintentional haha
#going post#i wonder what a book with this level of research and care would look like now#the awareness of internet writing having entirely different goals from both informal speech and formal writing would be amazing to see#applied to our increasing propensity for typos#MY theory is that intentional typos (tge whay fuckign forgor etc) being used more led to a normalization of actual accidental#typos#bc now theyre funnier And convey a casual..ness. that just seems very approachable#but i will also try so fix typos when im writing more analytically or covering a serious/important topic#for the same reason i drop my other tone/personality conveying methods when covering such topics#like certain reactions: *dies to death* CRIES. YELLING N SHIDDING N FARTING. slay.#emitting words or adding unnecessary spae between a word and a punctuation mark.. . !!#and prhases. yippee! teehee.#n exageratting the severity of my tone by using bigger words for things. 'complicated machinery' instead of computer#tho i usually will keep shortening methods even when im being more serious. i think its to convey an approachanle vibe?#idk#anyway im only on chapter two but i hope that even in *checks publishing date* 2019 mcculloch got to trying to find out what the Goal of#internet writing is#if not just to convey tone or to communicate info more effectively#bc My thoughts are that its primary function is to convey personality.#call me homestuck brainpoisoned but REALLY#people pick n choose their lil... writing acts of rebellion out of an aesthetic judgement and not just 2 ~fit in~ or whatever#in the same way that an artist picks up different methods for drawing different things#to develop a style. its eclectic as hell and just kind of chosen based on personal preference#for how you want to convey your SELF. your YOU.#meanwhile ytp fans and millenials who Just Cant are on different fucking planets#anyway i hvae to stop writing now. but real quick#dont like some of the audio book pronunciations and when she voice acted teens texts. couldnt even understand what she was saying#and her pronunciation of a cat stepping on a key board was NOT long enough.#say the letters d and f a fee times out loud in between the gibberish to convey how much this cat has stepped on those keys#fffffffffffffffgkdjjfhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh is way different visually n emotionally from fffghhjhhhhjjd
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radicalization
[ID: Six-panel comic. Crudely drawn stick figures represent people.
Panel 1: A child is sitting at their computer. Someone on screen is saying "And so we have come to the conclusion that chromos, especially green people, want to take your video games away. This is the greatest threat you are ever going to have to deal with."
Panel 2: Zoom in on the child, who says: "As a gullible child with unsupervised internet access I see no reason to think this is incorrect. I don't hate chromos but they must be destroyed."
Panel 3: The above two panels are shown to be a thought bubble emerging from an orange person's head, as they are in a conversation with a green person.
Orange: "Yeah I was all kinds of fucked up by the time I realized I wanted to be orange. It's not an excuse but it's an explanation for why I ended up on those websites."
Green: "Oh wow."
Orange: "Yeah I'm sort of terrified of that kind of movement repeating itself."
Panel 4: The two are walking down the street and continue their conversation.
Green: "I mean at least there's more awareness of radicalization pipelines now, so it's less likely to repeat itself."
Orange: "Is there, though? I feel like people generally have so little pattern recognition that you could sell the whole thing again if you just swapped out some details."
Panel 5: As they continue walking, a plain stick figure and a reddish-magenta child are standing further down the street.
Green: "You're so pessimistic about everything. We've been over this, you've got to learn that things can get-"
Reddish-magenta: "Parent, look! It's a greenie!"
Parent: "I don't think that's a word you're supposed to-"
Reddish-magenta: "The internet person said greenies want to take away my microtransactions! They must be destroyed!"
Panel 6: Zoom in on green and orange. Orange is riddled with jpeg compression artifacts.
Green: "Well, fuck."
End ID.]
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Peak Bruce Wayne behavior is making the front page of 5-10 different tabloids the night before for something insanely graphic and/or embarrassing and then immediately having to drop into a Watchtower shift with, you guessed it, a man whose literal job revolves around being aware of the news, a man who’s half computer and therefore half internet, a man he’s known since boarding school (and who was probably there last night), a mind reader, several people with enhanced senses who can tell how hungover he is, and his friend’s wife who’s a mental healthcare provider (and is silently judging his coping mechanisms during this meeting)
#he likes to pretend he has a secret identity#it’s cute#sometimes the league lets him pretend#bruce wayne#batman#dc#jl#justice league#treadmill thoughts#clark kent#superman#Oliver queen#green arrow#dinah lance#black canary#j’onn j’onzz#martian manhunter#cyborg
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to any mutuals who are worried about being caught in a crossfire or harassed or anything you are very much welcome to unfollow or block me, i wont hold it against you genuinely i just kinda wish people didn't try to make a spectacle out of talking about strangers behind their backs.
small reminder that "bugging me about it" includes making VERY public posts with a weird amount of misinformation.
#its a tad bit immature spreading my name around like we're in a highschool bathroom like cmon :/#im not an idiot im aware when the vibe has been Set Off.#bunbun chat💌#SIDE NOTE: IF ANYTHING FURTHER COMES OUT OF THIS i dont care dudeeee i just dont care.#i have extended college classes coming up i have a life man.#i hope all the people who are pissed and stuff can be more understanding and loving in the future.#i thought selfshipping and the community was about supporting each other not pushing each other down...#i think people should individually decide whether or not theyre comfortable with me still engaging in oc x canon#my old account is also STILL full of art and stuff as an archive. like you can see that i was VERY dedicated to these characters.#i have spent. like $300 on merch of these characters. ive been given keychains and prints and stuff for my birthday.#im not just gonna sell all that because people on the internet think its weird that i still enjoy a story i came up with at 13 to cope.#anyway. if there was an umbrella of all the characters i super duper love. those two would be included in that umbrella.#and then a tinier section would be below it with my actual f/os.#i dont consider them f/os and i understand if yall like. misunderstood my wording LOL#but they are still some of my fav characters#ANWYAY. BACK TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED YAOI POSTING. im working on trying to fix my computer and then i have some asks nannie sent me#i think i would be a lot more bothered by this if i didn't have a decent support circle outside of the community#so shoutout to nan and all my other friends who've known me for a while#love u guys <3#anwyay. im done fr now LMFAO
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How to Kill Microsoft's AI "Helper" Copilot WITHOUT Screwing With Your Registry!
Hey guys, so as I'm sure a lot of us are aware, Microsoft pulled some dickery recently and forced some Abominable Intelligence onto our devices in the form of its "helper" program, Copilot. Something none of us wanted or asked for but Microsoft is gonna do anyways because I'm pretty sure someone there gets off on this.
Unfortunately, Microsoft offered no ways to opt out of the little bastard or turn it off (unless you're in the EU where EU Privacy Laws force them to do so.) For those of us in the United Corporations of America, we're stuck... or are we?
Today while perusing Bluesky, one of the many Twitter-likes that appeared after Musk began burning Twitter to the ground so he could dance in the ashes, I came across this post from a gentleman called Nash:
Intrigued, I decided to give this a go, and lo and behold it worked exactly as described!
We can't remove Copilot, Microsoft made sure that was riveted and soldered into place... but we can cripple it!
Simply put, Microsoft Edge. Normally Windows will prevent you from uninstalling Edge using the Add/Remove Programs function saying that it needs Edge to operate properly (it doesn't, its lying) but Geek Uninstaller overrules that and rips the sucker out regardless of what it says!
I uninstalled Edge using it, rebooted my PC, and lo and behold Copilot was sitting in the corner with blank eyes and drool running down it's cheeks, still there but dead to the world!
Now do bear in mind this will have a little knock on effect. Widgets also rely on Edge, so those will stop functioning as well.
Before:
After:
But I can still check the news and weather using an internet browser so its a small price to pay to be rid of Microsoft's spyware-masquerading-as-a-helper Copilot.
But yes, this is the link for Geek Uninstaller:
Run it, select "Force Uninstall" For anything that says "Edge," reboot your PC, and enjoy having a copy of Windows without Microsoft's intrusive trash! :D
UPDATE: I saw this on someone's tags and I felt I should say this as I work remotely too. If you have a computer you use for work, absolutely 100% make sure you consult with your management and/or your IT team BEFORE you do this. If they say don't do it, there's likely a reason.
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mbti tertiary functions (boredom functions)
INFJ/ISFJ: true crime, scrolling through wikipedia for hours, looking up riddles, scrolling through "onlyjayyus" tiktok, has a huge duolingo streak
ENFJ/ENTJ: uses se to support te/fe ambitions (sports, performing arts, community service, cleaning)
ESFJ/ESTJ: fantasizing, vision boards on pinterest, adding items to amazon wishlist, makes a bucket list for the year,
ESTP/ENTP: touches grass, hangs our with friends, class clown, watches reality tv, starts drama for no reason, debates on the internet (or fights irl if you're an estp 👀)
ESFP/ENFP: random urge to organize computer, random internet debates, creates new playlists, watches video essays about random topics, argues with friends about either stupid or smart things
INFP/INTP: reminisces about things. procrastinates. overthinking past conversations in the shower. collects cool rocks. photography. listens to the same song over and over again.
ISFP/ISTP: planning and...stuff. zodiac, psuedoscience, etc. strategic/world building video games, has a whole fictional world planned out in their head.
INTJ/ISTJ: "write in their feelings diary" 💀 IM SORRY, introspection, often known as super "self aware" as a result, watches nostalgic or comfort movies
#mbti#mbti memes#mbti personalities#mbti types#mbti personality types#infp#infj#intp#entp#intj#entj#enfp#enfj#istp#cognitive functions#16 personalities#esfj#estj#isfp#esfp
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Tim likes to know things. Everybody is aware of that. Specifically, he likes to know things that interest him, a category that jumps around and is insanely inconsistent.
Until recently, it had never fallen to you. It really was a 50/50, and the dice just happened to fall the way they did. Either he would develop an interest in the person that both Bruce and Dick seemed to forget about at every turn for that reason alone, or he would follow their lead, and see the only non vigilante in the house as unremarkable, and unworthy of his attention.
You can see which route he took.
He gets a little irritated at Jason's blowup at the family, rolling his eyes as he eyes away at his phone. Sure, you aren't in the manor. Whatever. He'll just give the dude your location, and hopefully that'll get Jason to-
Huh. Since when did you get a new phone? Well fine, he'll look up your address by phone number. What was it again? Check his contacts...you aren't in there. Wow, he's really making it inconvenient for himself, huh?
Fine, go the long route. Through their family's phone provider, and boom bam, there you-
Aren't. You aren't under their provider. Did you change your number? Since when???
Now he's a little invested, more as a matter of pride than actually caring. A search of your name brings up nothing past your high school years. Accomplishments in extracurriculars, your name listed as a graduate, nothing about life plans...not even a planned college.
No social media profiles to scan through, at first glance. Anything he does find were abandoned not long after he was adopted.
Did you really not have any online presence???
Okay. So [Y/N] Wayne doesn't have anything. Maybe your mom's last name?
Sure, he doesn't know it. But there are articles talking about the incident that led you here that mention her. Score one for the tech nerd!
Nothing there, either.
By this point, he's sitting alone in the living room, scrolling and typing furiously on his phone while his brothers and father have abandoned their spaces to go handle the revelations they're now faced with.
Finally he gives up, standing up from his seat and darting towards his room. To his computer, where he has a more sophisticated way of gathering info than just internet searches.
Well, that's fine. He was needing a new topic to hyperfixate on, anyways.
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I don't think I ever used to get "uncanny valley", like things looked either right or wrong and I didn't think there was anything between the two. Things that had that effect on others just looked off enough to me to evoke more disappointment than anything.
Is that an autism thing? It feels like one.
Anyway, that was before AI image generators came along.
You might've seen the post where @galadriel1010 showed how I came to be here, including a screenshot of me using Bing's image creator to show how badly a machine can misunderstand the concept of "centaur". I've toyed with image generation AI since it went public, and had it been done differently, it could have been an amazing tool in an artist's kit. Reference images on demand, content-aware fill so you never have to draw every individual hair or brick again.
That's not the direction they took.
Instead they tried to be art. But they didn't stop to ask what art is. They just shoved as much stolen art as they could in a black box and hoped if they boiled it long enough they could condense art from the vapours.
And now I get uncanny valley.
Because I've never seen a Midjourney or Stable Diffusion output or whatever out on the wider internet and not been struck by the jarring feeling that something is wrong.
I draw things on the line between comedy and body horror. My ideal reaction to anyone looking at my art is for someone to laugh "No!"; I can appreciate Slightly Off done well, and that's not what this is.
It's like playing Where's Wally but Wally is an extra finger, or a strand of hair which at some point becomes the furniture, or the fact that all of their teeth are incisors. The friendliest tooth, for the friendliest smile from a face which doesn't know what either friendliness or a smile is.
You can't get a pose reference from a computer that doesn't understand what your spine is for.
I'm grateful to the Willy Wonka experience for its part in the death spiral of generative AI as "art". Thank you for doing so little to mask the inadequacies and shortcomings of mechanised plagiarism.
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Ellie is away... // e.w
chapter 1 – 2002, Senior year High school
a/n: helooo:)) okay so this is my first series and first time actually writing something, i'm aware its not the best but its just for fun so idrc. im new to tumblr and i'm still trying to figure everything out so, reblogs and comments are highly appreciated. this is based off the game emily's away. also i know youtube wasn't really a thing back in 2002 but for my own sake, please, lets pretend it was. wc/cw: 1.6k. swearing, mention of drugs (just ellie saying she wants to get high) loser!ellie(??) don't know but anyways they're both simps but too scared to make a move on each other. no smut but still MDNI.
summary: a time before skype and facebook, windows xp just came out and Windows Messenger was the thing of the moment. you just got a new computer to chat with your friends
➥ part two
since windows xp came out everyone's been talking about this new instant message thing that lets you chat with your friends, everyone had it, your friends, your whole school had made an account on it, hell even your teachers used it, everyone except you and that was because you didn't even own a computer in the first place. you've begged and begged your parents until they got you one, you didn't care what kind of computer it was, even the cheapest and the shittiest worked for you as long as you could chat with your friends it was safe to say that they bullied you into getting one you made an account and signed in, typing in the search bar their weird usernames to add them to your 'friends list'. you made sure to write all their usernames down on a piece of paper before you rushed home, Ellie even had to explain to you how to do it. you picked a random icon for your profile and tried your best to pick a not so stupid and childish username who thought that picking a username for your account would be so hard? shit, you swore you probably spent more time picking a user than on your math problems and you weren't even that good in math.
you made sure to include your name in it so that your friends would recognize you and not freak out when they saw a friend request from a certain somebody
dinathedrummer ⇨ friend request sent.
jessescool ⇨ friend request sent.
brickmaster ⇨ friend request sent.
now you just had to wait until they accepted your request. meanwhile you just navigated on the internet, trying to learn a thing or two about your new computer, it was so odd but addictive.
you nearly jump when you hear a sound coming from your computer and something popping up in the right corner of your screen
brickmaster has accepted your friend request!
you eagerly click on it and it immediately leads you to the chat, your fingers aggressively hitting the keycaps almost too enthusiastic to chat with your friend Ellie (as if you don't see her daily)
brickmaster has signed in.
ynshere: Ellll!!! hiii
brickmaster: aboutt freaking time ynshere: right ynshere: but hey ynshere: better later than never, right?
brickmaster: yeah yeah brickmaster: nice icon by the way brickmaster: so, whats up??
ynshere: nothing really, just talking to you ynshere: what are you up to?
brickmaster: nothin, just listening to music :)
ynshere: ew what's that
brickmaster: rude brickmaster: it's called smiley face brickmaster: i really gotta teach you everything don't i?
ynshere: shut up ynshere: i know what it's called, i'm not stupid
brickmaster: you sure about that?
ynshere: positive :P
brickmaster: ooooh brickmaster: look at yn go
ynshere: shut it ynshere: so what are you listening to? ynshere: your depressing music again?
brickmaster: you're one to talk brickmaster: my grandma got the same music taste as you brickmaster: even Joel got better taste than you
ynshere: okay and
brickmaster: and you'd be nothing without me brickmaster: let me educate you brickmaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vabnZ9-ex7o
ynshere: not bad
brickmaster: told you brickmaster: it's one of my favorite
ynshere: not that good either
brickmaster: now you're just being delusional brickmaster: remind me why we're friends again
ynshere: because i'm great and you love me
brickmaster: don't know about that
ynshere: and because i let you copy my homework every single day
brickmaster: yep, that's the one
ynshere: i hate you Williams
brickmaster: sorry can't hear you over my depressing music
ynshere: i hope Joel takes your computer away again
brickmaster: oh hell no brickmaster: it took me 2 weeks to get it back brickmaster: you have no idea of what i had to do to get it back
ynshere: lmao now i really wanna know
brickmaster: had to spend time with him hiking and watching action movies with him brickmaster: i even had to help out the neighbor, take care of his garden and all that shit, even take care of his goddamn dog (nothing against the pup he was such a good boy) but still brickmaster: he's so against technology he really expects us to live like dinosaurs and those primitive dudes
ynshere: lol yeah my mum's the same way ynshere: are you going to Jesse's party tonight?
brickmaster: of course i'm going brickmaster: his parties are always fun brickmaster: and i really wanna get high tonight brickmaster: are you?
ynshere: well if you’re going i am too ynshere: it’s crazy we’re already having end of school parties
brickmaster: dude brickmaster: can't wait for highschool to be over
ynshere: ahh same here ynshere: i'm so over this school
brickmaster: yeah same brickmaster: you know Cat from our math class? brickmaster: she won’t stop messaging me brickmaster: we've been messaging for days
ynshere: what does she want?
brickmaster: nothin she just wants to talk brickmaster: she said she thinks i'm cool brickmaster: like i don't know that already
ynshere: you're so damn cocky ynshere: you ain't even cool
brickmaster: what? brickmaster: jealous?
ynshere: of what? ynshere: there's nothing to be jealous of
brickmaster: cause i'm the coolest and you're just a loser
ynshere: yeah yeah keep talking ynshere: so you like like her?
brickmaster: she's pretty and all but i don't know brickmaster: too clingy
ynshere: wait ynshere: is it THAT Cat ynshere: the girl with the tattoo?
brickmaster: yep brickmaster: the one Dina hates
ynshere: oh yeah ynshere: don't like her either
brickmaster: now you're just being mean
ynshere: bitch you're the first who called her clingy
brickmaster: i was describing her
ynshere: and i was just telling you how i feel about her
brickmaster: uh oh someone’s mad
ynshere: you're making me regret getting a computer in the first place
brickmaster: i'm kidding i'm kidding brickmaster: you're just so easy to mess with
ynshere: uh huh ynshere: fuckk just one more month to graduation brickmaster: man don't remind me brickmaster: we're getting old brickmaster: did you pick a school yet?
ynshere: didn’t get accepted into my reach school :( ynshere: so i'm just going to one of the others ynshere: i don't mind though, anything’s better than high school. where are you gonna go?
brickmaster: aw man i'm sorry, i remember you telling me how bad you wanted to get into that school brickmaster: going to art school :)
ynshere: yeah makes sense ynshere: you always liked drawing after all ynshere: and you're also very talented
brickmaster: thank you brickmaster: took me some time to convince Joel but eventually he gave in ynshere: i'm glad he did ynshere: would've been a waste of talent ynshere: i still have the drawing you made for me two years ago :) brickmaster: lol really?? brickmaster: i wasn't even that good back then but i got better
ynshere: dude you joking right ynshere: it's literally so accurate and you even managed to make me look pretty
brickmaster: lol i'm serious brickmaster: i can do so much better now brickmaster: maybe i should draw you again sometime
ynshere: i mean i am an excellent muse so why not
brickmaster: totally brickmaster: can't believe you kept it
ynshere: of course i did, it's so pretty ynshere: no one has ever made me a drawing before lol
brickmaster: glad to be your first ;)
ynshere: god that thing is horrendous
brickmaster: you literally used it a few minutes ago
ynshere: maybe Joel was right ynshere: technology really is bad for you ynshere: are you starting to see things, Williams?
brickmaster: oh please brickmaster: this is why no one likes you
ynshere: seriously though ynshere: you promise to be there for me even if we won't see each other everyday? ynshere: you're my best friend i don't wanna lose you :(
brickmaster: shut up you're literally one of my best friends brickmaster: nothing could ever keep me from talking to you brickmaster: who’s gonna annoy you when i leavee
ynshere: right ynshere: i’d be miserable without you ynshere: asshole
brickmaster: here we go with the pet names again brickmaster: stop flirting its working on me
ynshere: see what i mean ynshere: i could never go without all this ynshere: you're like one of the few people who made high school tolerable
brickmaster: same goes for you stupid brickmaster: you made it fun
ynshere: i know ynshere: who's miserable without me now?
brickmaster: shut up you dork brickmaster: Dina’s coming over in a few so we can head to the party together
ynshere: alright so i'll see you two there?
brickmaster: yep i'll see you there brickmaster: think Cat is gonna be there too? brickmaster: what if she wants to hang out with us
ynshere: don't know El ynshere: she’ll definitely be there ynshere: you don't want her around?
brickmaster: i mean, i don't know brickmaster: i don't wanna be a prick
ynshere: you are a prick ynshere: just tell her you're not interested
brickmaster: yeah i think i will brickmaster: or i could just avoid her, she’ll get the hint, right?
ynshere: or you could just tell her ynshere: why so scared?
brickmaster: i just don't wanna be mean and hurt her i guess brickmaster: but it's whatever. i'll tell her i don't like her that way brickmaster: it's better than leading her on
ynshere: mhm ynshere: look at you being mature
brickmaster: shut up brickmaster: shit, Dina’s here brickmaster: see you soon?
ynshere: see you soon ;)
brickmaster: oh look you just did it again
ynshere is away. brickmaster: of course you'd do that. brickmaster is away.
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