#techstuff

[capstonebyseen]

tools_and_technologies

In creating the final solution, I'll first test different programs and software to understand their capabilities and scope out what features and functions I would need.

Below I have created a checklist of the different softwares I plan to use/test out, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

Blender3D: A 3d modelling software. I'd like to learn how to use this software more as it's free and there are plenty of resources online that I can use and has numerous features that I can utilise for the solution. The disadvantage to this software is that although its a good starter in learning to 3D model, I've already found the UI of the program to be quite hard to navigate through and there are possible better alternatives.

Procreate - A drawing app. This software I am already very familiar with and have a good understanding on its capabilities and features, however, they are very limited. This app will definitely be useful in creating iterations and prototypes, but the final solution may need to be produced through a different software due to its limited capabilities e.g. vectors and 3D elements.

Adobe Illustrator - A graphic design software. I'm not too familiar with this program yet, but I am very interested in learning how to use it due to its vector-based software that I believe will be very useful in learning for the project, and outside. My only limitation is that there are limited resources available in learning how to use it and the limited time I have.

Garageband/Logic Pro - Both are DAWs (digital audio workstations) that I have little to no experience with. However, I feel that it will be useful, and even essential, in producing my sound element for a VR environment. I'll have to learn how to use either software which might require some time and a great amount of attention. Although I do have available resources (my boyfriend) that will be able to teach me how to use Logic Pro, I believe that I'd possibly have the capacity to fully utilise this program into my solution.

Oculus Quest VR Headset - A VR Headset. In all honesty, I don't have much knowledge on this product, let alone any other VR headset. This headset is also the only option available for me when testing out my solution. Although, from what I've gathered from online resources, this headset is easy to use, portable and at a cheaper price range in comparison to other VR headsets. The downside being its limited performance and a limited screen sharing.

Reference Pilgaard, M. L. (n.d.). Should you use Oculus Quest in your business? 3 pros and cons you need to know. www.linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-you-use-oculus-quest-your-business-3-pros-cons-pilgaard/#:~:text=As%20with%20any%20technology%2C%20Oculus,methods%20of%20circumventing%20these%20issues.

6.08.23 9.14pm

[nebulafeather]

I wonder what Google employees thought this was a good idea. This is only going to cause a bunch of problems down the line. Stay on your toes and watch out.

New Things to Beware on the Internet

On May 3rd, Google released 8 new top-level domains (TLDs) -- these are new values like .com, .org, .biz, domain names. These new TLDs were made available for public registration via any domain registrar on May 10th.

Usually, this should be a cool info, move on with your life and largely ignore it moment.

Except a couple of these new domain names are common file type extensions: ".zip" and ".mov".

This means typing out a file name could resolve into a link that takes you to one of these new URLs, whether it's in an email, on your tumblr blog post, a tweet, or in file explorer on your desktop.

What was previously plain text could now resolve as link and go to a malicious website where people are expecting to go to a file and therefore download malware without realizing it.

Folk monitoring these new domain registrations are already seeing some clearly malicious actors registering and setting this up. Some are squatting the domain names trying to point out what a bad idea this was. Some already trying to steal your login in credentials and personal info.

This is what we're seeing only 12 days into the domains being available. Only 5 days being publicly available.

What can you do? For now, be very careful where you type in .zip or .mov, watch what website URLs you're on, don't enable automatic downloads, be very careful when visiting any site on these new domains, and do not type in file names without spaces or other interrupters.

I'm seeing security officers for companies talking about wholesale blocking .zip and .mov domains from within the company's internet, and that's probably wise.

Be cautious out there.

[phantomtec]

Sup Peeps! 🌍 In this video, we dive into the juicy details of a recent widespread issue that caused blue screens to appear on computers in offices and airports worldwide.

Initially suspected to be a cyberattack, the real culprit was a faulty software update from the renowned antivirus company, CrowdStrike.

CrowdStrike’s CloudStrike Falcon Software, designed to prevent breaches using cloud-delivered technologies, ended up causing a massive disruption.

This faulty patch led to system failures, affecting businesses and individuals alike, resulting in billions of dollars in financial losses.

Industries such as aviation and remote work were particularly impacted. Watch the video for the juicy bits. Peace!

[lusin333]

I, @Lusin333, have a Dell NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 GPU (0X103G).

I will put this GPU in my crypto mining rig so I can mine more Bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency.

Thanks to Dell for giving this graphics card to me FOR FREE.

[skywing206]

here’s a thing for rocktober day 13: Damage

Megaman took a risk and lost and now they gotta fix him up before Doctor Light finds out

[a-s-h-f-l-a-m-e]

looks at the auraboa art i was doing overnight and am unsure to delete it or not but its also the first time drawing any fr dragon well and just in general being unsure about it and them and if i should proceed with it or not or just . yeah . im gonna wait for a response first bc the way theyve handled this stuff so far is not so great

[redpandacasey]

I've had to move Mastodon instances recently due to Vulpine.club closing soon, but may I just say it was refreshingly easy to do so? It's just few clicks away!

All of the walled garden mainstream social media bullshit really just made me think it would be impossible to do so, yet here we are!

[z428]

Listened to this while cycling to the office:

And so we change this together. The issue is will and the issue is resources. The issue is not ideas right. We're not waiting for one genius to figure it out. We're waiting for a clear map and some space to examine it together and share insights and then figure out how to push forward to a world where it's you know, thousands of interesting projects that are all thinking together about creating much better tech and reshaping the industry and its incentives in order to nurture that.

Meredith Whittaker of Signal talking to Tech Stuff and it's been an inspiring listen, even though gloomy at times. Learnt quite some new things here, and still think she's got a lot things right in what she does.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-techstuff-26941194/episode/the-story-ask-lots-of-questions-264421545/

#podcast #morning listenings #meredith whittaker #social technology

[grrl-beetle]

Techstuff - Pansonic

[autistic-sidestep]

man it is with a Deeply heavy heart that I admit sura is probably better suited for streetwise vs techsavvy. It meshes better with their chameleon/masking thing and being able to tap into the flow of things (but not without a Lot of effort), Makes Sense as a mob boss to be able to keep ontop of the los diablos criminal scene (including some dunmeshi kabru style intuition), and just generally works with sura's personality as working the crowds/understanding how people tick.

I'd previously bundled in sura's intuitiveness with sewing and crafts into the techsavviness but that's not necessarily Attached to it. The main thing id be missing out is the extra technobabble content you get with mortum (which I ADORE and is my Main hangup about swapping. I've only ever played tech savvy! And perhaps the inability to repair suit damage Is a concern, but sura's generally? good at not getting too banged up?) so maybe I can hc sura still knows a Little bit of techstuff but not as much as techsavvy step would?

(the panoptes business store front can be a launderette/clothing alterations place instead of a tech repair place, lol)

anyway all this to say sura is the complete opposite of its 2019 self's specs now (techsavvy fighter vs streetwise tactician)

[capstonebyseen]

current status + tools_and_technologies + current_status + my_challenges_and_solutions

At the end of week 11, I received feedback from Aldo, the Emerging Technologies technician and Mairi, my stream supervisor, regarding my solution. In the figure below, I have displayed their feedback with possible solutions and mitigations I could make to develop my prototype further.

fig. 1 Feedback Session Notes

With the time I have, however, I feel that I may not be able to achieve some of the objectives listed above to its full extent.

The images displayed below illustrate the current visuals of the prototype. Although the minimalist and brutalist aesthetics that I've incorporated are visually appealing to those belonging to my target demographic, I also think that further research and justification as to why these aesthetics are the strongest in conveying my message and reaching my objective is needed.

fig. 2 Visuals of 'MONA'

I reformatted the ratio and sizing of my Figma prototype from an iPhone 11 sizing to an iPad 11.2". This was done due to realising that my physical prototype for the ReDesign exhibition would be displayed on an iPad screen and not a phone. I must admit that doing this had taken some time due to already having a previous wireframe and having to re-do it. However, it was also relatively straightforward in that I already had something to refer to.

fig. 3 & 4 Current State of 'MONA' Prototype

Lastly, I revised and evaluated the current state of my prototype. Even with the short time I have left, a time to step back and reflect on what I have produced so far was necessary. In the image below, I have further described why I had done this task.

fig. 5 Revision & Evaluation

16.10.2023 9.13am

[starshipgenius]

I... I just found out theres a browser with My Name, made by a crypto-obsessed homophobe......... How am I supposed to cope with this information?!?! This is actually REALLY getting under my skin!!!!!!! The fact im into web design and techstuff and my name is Brave... surely me being gay will cancel it out right?!

[lusin333]

I, @Lusin333, have a Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (GVN460OC1GI).

I will put this GPU in my crypto mining rig so I can mine more Bitcoin or some other crypto.

Thanks to Gigabyte for giving this GPU to me FOR FREE.

[darling-book-mage]

‪Resisted updating my iOS‬ ‪#myscreenie for now‬ ‪#icons - @loubeccaxo ‪Wallpaper graphics - @beckycas_ ‪. ‪.‬ ‪.‬ ‪.‬ ‪.‬ ‪.‬ ‪#screenshotx #dynadots #unc0ver #jailbreak #ios135 #iphone11promax #homescreen #screenshot #cutescreen‬ #techgirl #techstuff #techlife #kawaii https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMDf4-piqy/?igshid=1jra206w8owkl

[moniqueyelias]