Ian's World
Stuff and nonsense
Monday, April 13, 2026
Windows 11 error message rant
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I was given an incorrect security key for a WiFi network. I tried to connect WiFi but the attempt failed. All Windows 11 indicated was ...
Monday, March 16, 2026
Python PEP Caution
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I didn't realize until today that Python PEP documents are not static. For example, look at PEP 366 . This PEP document was modified man...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
YouTube alternatives?
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Bruce understands the fundamental problem with YouTube , and proposes an alternative: PeerTube , combined with portals to make it easier to ...
Friday, March 6, 2026
AI in Firefox
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I don't want a browser with inbuilt AI and a configuration switch to disable it: a switch which might inadvertently or maliciously be se...
Monday, March 2, 2026
Configuring WireGuard VPN client on Debian 13/trixie Linux
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I am having difficulty configuring a WireGuard VPN client on my laptop running Debian 13/trixie Linux with XFCE desktop and NetworkManager m...
Friday, February 13, 2026
OpenWrt router connected to Lightwire wireless internet service
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I installed my own router for access to Lightwire wireless internet service because with the router provided by Lightwire I was unable to f...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Ordinary Men
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I was reading Christopher Robert Browning 's Ordinary Men recently. It's a sobering thought that ordinary men can be made to behave...
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