links, etc Batteries: how cheap can they get? - by Auke Hoekstra apparently, batteries can get a lot cheaper. like shockingly so. if we do this right, we get to a point where a distributed power system is really attainable and sustainable. sidebar - a different article where he calls out sabine hossenfelder for some bonkers bad takes on fossil fuels. well worth reading as well. Analyzing my electricity consumption | zdimension...
links, etc Creating a Cool Room for Extreme Heat Events | Building America Solution Center wait, wut? i suppose it really has come to this. a surprising number of interesting tips and things to think about in ensuring that you’ll be able to survive a heat event and potential power loss at the same time. which in our ramshackle country seems more likely than not.
links, etc Hedge Funds Fighting Gary Gensler, SEC Policies Have Secret Weapon in Texas - Bloomberg just in case you forgot you were owned. late stage capitalism has its own courts. (archive.is link) Managing Your Mac Menu Bar: A Roundup of My Favorite Bartender Alternatives - MacStories i suspect that need to revisit my use of bartender. these options seem compelling and (in some cases) free.
links, etc Do a firmware update for your AirPods – now – Jonas’ Blog wait, what can attackers do?
links, etc Phoenix Is a Vision of America’s Future - The Atlantic this is a wild george packer romp through the world of phoenix, complete with discussion of the water shortages, the politics of crazy and some solid takes on ASU. it’s full of some real bangers. like this one from the jan-6 shaman … Why had he gone to the Capitol in regalia on January 6? He had a spiritual answer and a political answer....