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Kevin

@kevin.eurosky.social
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Lived in Alberta. Proud Canadian. Writer. Former Journalist. Over 20 years in IT. Maritimer at heart. Received MAID on June 28 2026 due to chronic illness. Links: linktr.ee/kevinlovestech

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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 28/06/2026
In Closing: What I Hope You Take Away From My Book and My MAID Journey The lessons I hope will stay with you long after you've finished my book about caregiving, chronic illness, relationships, compassion, and choosing to be intentional every day. kevinspeaksup.substack.com/p/in-closing...
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In Closing: What I Hope You Take Away From My Book and My MAID Journey
The lessons I hope will stay with you long after you've finished my book about caregiving, chronic illness, relationships, compassion, and choosing to be intentional every day.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 28/06/2026
Some last minute things that must be done tonight. I will unplug and box up my computers and cables tomorrow. Won’t take long.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 28/06/2026
Had my final emotional conversation with Mom this evening, using a script I have worked on and rewritten for months. Simply too hard to say what needed to be said off the top of my head. Our goodbyes are tomorrow. My MAID procedure is tomorrow evening.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 28/06/2026
Had my final call with @carl.bsky.social ahead of my MAID procedure. She is such a beautiful human being. It was a sincere privilege to share some of my final moments talking with her. Cherish the good ones. Always.
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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 27/06/2026
I will gladly take it over a heat wave, thank you very much! :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 27/06/2026
Ordered something through a site that isn’t Amazon and I am reminded why it’s preferred to order through Amazon. Sigh.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 27/06/2026
We have absolutely passed oops.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 27/06/2026
Two out of four computers four computers formatted ahead of recycling or donation to a friend. Backed up to the NAS and the cloud.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 27/06/2026
Three out of four final conversations with friends complete leading up to my MAID procedure on Sunday. Thankful today’s call wasn’t as emotional as yesterday.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
IBS attack in full swing as expected following two days of two long emotional goodbye calls leading up to my MAID procedure on Sunday. Two more calls by Saturday. Still worth it.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
Finished setting up Mom’s new Apple TV. Moved Apple’s apps into a dedicated folder to hide them. Placed Emby as the first app so the top preview is dedicated to that right away. YouTube and Prime after that. So much better than Roku now and later.
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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 26/06/2026
It’s mosquitofuckinggeddon in Edmonton, wish you were here.
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Corb Lund: “I requested to have editorial control over the framing of my question and she looked me in the eye and said well, we have a particular outcome we want for these questions so we frame them a certain way.” WOW there it is
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
Looking forward to our chat on Saturday. :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
Just finished my very last call with my best friend of more than 30 years, Alan. We said goodbye for the final time. Even said I love you. There is no conversation in my life that has ever meant more to me. We were both in tears. Cherish those you care about and make no apologies for it.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
Following my MAID procedure, my best friend of more than 30 years, Alan, has agreed to take my Mac Mini. I will also send him my Apple Watch. Mom will send both.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 26/06/2026
My MAID physician checked in on me again today. I am sincerely grateful that he has been on this journey with me. He also mentioned that he recently provided the procedure for a lady who had a curated playlist, and that made him think of my comment about my own.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 25/06/2026
Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 extended security updates program amid RAMpocalypse
Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 25/06/2026
Three days until I get MAID. Days are steady with a few things to do, chats with good friends, time to relax, and living with a chronic illness that has devastated my life.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 25/06/2026
I love using Raindrop. Some useful features. Not sure if it suits your needs or not?
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 25/06/2026
I shudder to think what these people would be dealing with if not for help from the volunteer-run Coalition and @markcherrington.bsky.social 's help. Please consider donating if you are able.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 25/06/2026
What an absolute joy to catch up with @carl.bsky.social today! Long lost friend of nearly 20 years! Looked up and hours had passed. Oops. Still worth it.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 24/06/2026
Nope. They made sure the lids were sealed. :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 23/06/2026
Some people seriously need to take more pride in their work. Ordered lunch from @swisschalet.bsky.social. Since they didn't put the soup lids on properly, they leaked all over the bag. Called the store to complain and got a credit "refund" for the soup from DoorDash, which I ordered again.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 23/06/2026
It’s amazing what happens when someone gets the help they need! @markcherrington.bsky.social
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
sometimes you can just meet someone and immediately know deep down in the depths of your soul that they do not empty their dryer lint filter between cycles
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Not the first time that Mark has shared this, but it's always worth repeating.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Thrilled to suddenly reconnect with a long lost friend @carl.bsky.social! This absolutely makes my day! She’s such a wonderful and awesome person! Give her a follow! :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Received and replied! :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Not at all. “Pets” is just a label we give them. We happen to get along and they live with us, thus living longer. They have fun with hunting only because they’re not starving in the process.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
As one does. My cat Nala would hunt and kill bugs. They all do. Gotta exercise those survival instincts. They’ve only been cooped up in houses for a few hundred years. :)
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
You need to give yourself more grace. It’s a hospital and being overwhelmed is normal. If they had a hard time with the IV, that’s their fault, not yours.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
My back seized up twice and I ended up in hospital. Also had a procedure to diagnose my IBS. 2/3 weren’t good experiences. Sadly only wrote lengthy comments for those. They aren’t included to do much, but I tried.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Sorry for the delayed reply. I do vaguely remember a Carli and that username seems familiar. Was that in Edmonton or Lethbridge? Sure, let’s reconnect. I’ll DM you my email. That’s probably easier.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 19/06/2026
Just had my second last phone call, before my MAID procedure on June 28, with my best friend of 30 years, Alan. We always lose track of time. We can literally talk about anything, but try hard to stay focused on topics that aren’t rabbit holes.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 18/06/2026
Not enough people take the time to really sit down with loved ones to discuss and walk them through what happens with their online accounts or how to access them, devices, files, photos, and technology after they pass, sometimes suddenly. It's one of the greatest gifts you will give them.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 18/06/2026
This is the reality for many on Income Support. It's much less than what those on AISH receive. Neither covers basic expenses in modern times, and Alberta gives the most out of all provinces and territories.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 17/06/2026
Why I Replaced My Mom’s Roku with an Apple TV After the Fox Acquisition Ordered Mom an Apple TV to replace her Roku. We already didn’t like the direction Roku was heading, and now they’ve sold us out. www.kevinthetechguy.ca/p/why-i-repl...
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Why I Replaced My Mom’s Roku with an Apple TV After the Fox Acquisition
Ordered Mom an Apple TV to replace her Roku. We already didn’t like the direction Roku was heading, and now they’ve sold us out.
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Zyphex🇨🇦🍉🇺🇦 @zyphex-skybreaker.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
That signal is that governments would rather punish consumers than hold the tech companies responsible - and give them access to our ids in the process (which they won't be held responsible for when, not if, there's a data breech).
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 16/06/2026
I know you lot aren’t the ones who need to hear this, but: all a ban does is make the banned thing less safe, ever. Kids are gonna keep going online and now they are going to meet a predator who’s going to be able to threaten them with “you’ll get in trouble if you tell anyone”
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Regime Accountant, CPA ☠️🎢 @regimecpa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
If you think making people post under their real names will make them civil, I encourage you to attend an upzoning public comment meeting.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 16/06/2026
How To Export Your Logins from Bit Warden, Import into KeePass, and Create a Readable, Printable Backup www.kevinthetechguy.ca/p/how-to-exp...
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How To Export Your Logins from Bit Warden, Import into KeePass, and Create a Readable, Printable Backup
Need a printable copy of your Bit Warden vault? I'll show you how to export your logins, convert them using KeePass, and create a cleaner, more readable backup for safekeeping.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 16/06/2026
Ordered Mom an Apple TV today to replace her Roku. Already didn’t like the direction Roku was heading, and now they’ve sold us out. An Apple TV future proofs things anyway.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 15/06/2026
UPDATE: Rescheduled for June 28th for personal reasons and limited access where I live.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 15/06/2026
Updated my Bit Warden How To Guide. It's free. Learn how to set up and use Bitwarden. It's my top pick for a secure, open-source password manager that won’t cost you a dime. This guide covers the desktop app, and browser extensions. www.kevinthetechguy.ca/p/how-to-ser...
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How To Series: Download, Install, and Use Bit Warden
Learn how to set up and use Bitwarden. It's my top pick for a secure, open-source password manager that won’t cost you a dime. This guide covers the desktop app, and browser plugins.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 13/06/2026
My Goal Was to Wipe My Computers for Recycling, But the Windows Reset "Clean Data" Options Nearly Made My Computers Unusable. Here's What Worked. www.kevinthetechguy.ca/p/my-goal-wa...
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My Goal Was to Wipe My Computers for Recycling, But the Windows Reset "Clean Data" Options Nearly Made My Computers Unusable. Here's What Worked.
When a built-in Windows feature leaves a healthy computer unusable, recovery shouldn't depend on discovering a third-party utility you've never heard of.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 13/06/2026
Lately we seem to get 2 days of nice weather, followed by 7 days of misery. That pattern continues this weekend.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 11/06/2026
The MAID office has confirmed my procedure and details for June 28th. Two and a half weeks. The final days will be the busiest, including taking apart my home office, but a lot on the to-do list is already done. Might take a few boxes to thift stores. Mom will do the rest.
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Kevin @kevin.eurosky.social · 11/06/2026
She wants to list the house when she returns to Alberta in May, but having tenants would force her to do it in September, and she doesn't want to move in winter. She may have the property mgmt firm check in on the house for insurance instead. #firstworldproblems I know, but it matters.
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