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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Another #australian-native-plant in my garden with masses of creamy white flowers whose calyxes turn red around mid-summer to put on a show for Christmas - a Ceratopetalum Gummiferum (NSW Christmas bush) #flowers #timeline-cleanse

Masses of creamy white flowers on my Ceratopetalum gummiferum (NSW Christmas bush) whose calyxes turn red around mid-summer to put on a show for Christmas.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Callistemon springtime blossoms #australian-native-plant #flowers #timeline-cleanse

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Anthropomorphizing: When we ascribe human traits, emotions or behaviours to non-human things, such as animals or inanimate objects.” sounds like a description of what some think of chatbots. “Artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand.” futurism.com/artificial-i...

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AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don't Have Feelings

The Associated Press Stylebook posted a reminder not to anthropomorphize AIs because they can't think, trigger a meltdown among AI bros.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Language arose from intelligence and not the other way around. LLMs are not intelligent - just artificial because they’re based on language processing. For human beings, language is not intelligence - it’s merely how we communicate. #AI is like making an Ethernet port and calling it a “computer”.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Does everyone who was alive last year forget what happens when time zones switch for summer? The population of online news readers must be stupid to need to read this - or else the online journalist/editor at ABC News is in need of a “story”.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’m still keeping a Windows 10 Professional version 22H2 machine running with the extended support until it runs out next year - but this shitfuckery is pushing me to redeploy it to use Linux… The Windows version of macOS TimeMachine backup is broken! www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature

Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Our current leadership is doing great damage to this country, conferring to one community special rights and ones that remove a fundamental right of every citizen… It is fuelling enormous resentment, by insisting we collude in the oppression of our own conscience…” theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

theshot.net.au

Rule 1: Don’t be intimidated. Rule 2: Don’t forget Rule 1 - The Shot

Over 2 years ago, in July 2024, in the midst of Israel’s genocidal assault on a captive people, a self-described...

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Upgrading your Apple iThingies to iOS 27? You may (like me) wish to stop Apple Intelligence from using your Siri AI data to “improve” its models. After upgrading turn Siri off & do the extra steps to disable “Analytics & Improvements” as per this link appleinsider.com/inside/apple...

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Isn’t this what Instagram make their money from? Ever since it was bought by Meta I no longer scroll down when I open it - just look at story reels from my contacts & then close/skip any ad reels. Five minutes a day and I’m done! I avoid Facebook & deleted WhatsApp when they wanted my contacts.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

So those with iPads that only use mobile data will never get the update! Genius Apple. 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Screenshot concerning today’s iPadOS 26.6.2 update. It “fixes an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a mobile data connection”

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How about opt-in for ads & algorithmic feeds and a paid subscription model only for those that opt-in (i.e. those wanting to see this content pay - everyone else just gets to see what friends & family members post). We need to break the advertising and influencing business model of big tech. #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m calling it a hot spring day. Don’t think my orchids (which are blooming early) will keep their flowers on for many days this year. Currently 11°C above average for early September. #orchids

Screen shot of weather app. Currently temperature at 2:30pm is 31°C (11° above average)

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Networking nerd trivia: According to a presentation by Jen Linkova at AusNOG, Google have run out of IPv4 private address space (192.168.0.0/16, 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/16) [that’s over 16 million addresses]. I’m astounded they’re not using IPv6 on internal networks. www.ausnog.net/events/ausno...

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AusNOG 2026 - Program | ausnog.net

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Political inaction affects our well being. A useful read for those hearing “now is not the time” for discussing climate action, fossil fuels, etc… #auspol billmitchell.org/blog/?p=63345

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Why do we support political inaction that undermines our well-being? – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Don’t mention burning fossil fuels causing climate change and the 7°C above average temperatures… instead blame natural variability and the El Niño . This is madness - yet the other headlines are “Trump”eting USA stealing Venezuela’s oil and the Nepalese disaster. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

abc.net.au

Spring scorcher to follow record warm winter for south-east capitals

Winter has been the warmest on record for Sydney and Melbourne, with Canberra also recording its highest ever temperatures, while this season will rank as the second-warmest on record for Adelaide and...

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Don’t mention climate change and burning fossil fuels in the headlines…

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you Cathy. We’re not all brainwashed.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How to keep people wasting their time and staying on the site for longer… Unless like me you have video autoplay and video trending turned OFF in your settings. I come here to read short text messages and replies and look at the occasional cartoon or photo.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The EV went in for its first check-up this morning (about to turn 4 years old early next month). Needed new wiper blades, new filters in the air conditioner, tyres rotated & some suspension components were replaced under warranty. Don’t miss the old ICE car at all.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Does the Australian Govt have a plan if the US Government decided to cut access to Google, Microsoft & Amazon products overnight? What would happen to work, hospitals, emergency services, banks, office software, remote files storage, emails, online maps, and video-chats. #datasovereignty #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Who could have predicted that the free power had a cost “… reviewed multiple pricing schedules on the government’s Energy Made Easy website & it’s now clear that Solar Sharer pricing has the highest cost for a household of all pricing schedules on offer.” #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/solar-sharer...

reneweconomy.com.au

Why Solar Sharer has become the solar shocker, with the costliest of retail offers

It could have been a very smart, exciting and world-first energy policy initiative. But now we can see the results, it’s clear that Solar Sharer has gone terribly wrong.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Might print off a few sets and pass them around… how to turn off #enshittifaction

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I’m nostalgic for AltaVista search from the 90s. Google's enshittified search-results are a choice. Those ad-strewn, sub-Altavista, spam-drowned search pages are a feature, not a bug. They prefer their results because they make more money out of shit than they would out of delivering a good product.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Deputy PM (snowglobe) on Radio National now can’t say who (other than gambling industry lobbyists) are happy with govt’s approach to gambling advertising - and is stumbling over blocking national press club address by house leader and aukus. Too many umm’s and ahh’s shows he’s cornered. #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Onion has a nice and clear AI policy. theonion.com/about-us/

Al Policy
The Onion values the creativity and skills of people over machines, despite their unreliability and penchants for compensation, benefits, and breathable air. Generative Al tools used in art, video, and writing are ethically wrong and an existential threat to the livelihood of creative professionals. AI is also a detriment to our audience, whom we reluctantly acknowledge. AI generated art, video, and writing will not be used in any creative endeavor at or affiliated with The Onion.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“Even in the trillionaire age, contrasting circumstances are rarely more extreme than this. The CIA base is one of the most technologically advanced facilities on this planet. In the event of a nuclear war, the orders that kill the world will pass through it. Irrkerlantye does not have electricity.”

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

How do we make people value the truth?

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Seems the Anthropic lobbyists have convinced Dr Jim. Someone needs to set an exam to see how much politicians comprehend what “AI” really entails (enshittification, dumbing down the masses, reasoning & critical thinking out the window, energy & water consumption). It’s more than a chat bot! #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tears in my eyes reading the news regarding Sam Neill. What a wonderful life. He shared his lymphoma diagnosis and remission at the same time as mine. Such wonderful acting. But mostly I adored his happy place in Central Otago with ducks, pigs, scenery and classic vehicles. Rest in peace mate!

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Roll up, roll up - get your *FREE* 3-hours of electricity per day from RedEnergy for $280 *EXTRA* above the standard Living Energy Saver plan ( $1893 per year for Solar Sharer vs $1613 per year for Living Energy Saver. Just shows *FREE* is *NOT FREE*. Another publicity con? #auspol

Screen capture of redenergy.com.au/products for NSW AusGrid service area (postcode 2285) showing the new Solar Sharer Offer and Living Energy Saver rates as at 2-Jul-2026. The estimated costs including the 3-hour free primary load electricity plan (Solar Sharer) is $158/month or $1893/year. Compare this to the one without the 3-hours free (Living Energy) which is $135/month or $1613/year.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Is it time to restrict access to social media that’s infested with mis/dis-information and advertising? Not only the under-16s are becoming addicted to this mess.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I see Apple are increasing their prices on Macs and iPads. Something being forced into everything (“AI”) will be causing all sorts of things to increase their costs (e.g. water, electricity, subscriptions etc) further raising fossil fuel use and increasing temperatures. #enshittification costs!

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Looks like Windows 10 users get another year of security updates…

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

While wearing T-shirts without a jacket in mid June (Winter) might be nice - not much is being reported about temperatures 6°C above the average.

Screen shot from the Weather app showing average daily temperature range for the 17th June. The average is 16°C around the middle of the day. Today’s graph shows it reaching 22°C that’s six degrees Celsius above.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I enjoy taking my dog Jett for a neighbourhood walk up Munibung Hill taking in views of Lake Macquarie to the south, the coastline & Redhead to the east, Mount Sugarloaf and the Watagans to the west and Newcastle to the north. Just stumbled across a web site dedicated to it. www.munibunghill.com

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Munibung Hill Conservation Society

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I wonder who wants to buy second-hand Collins-class submarines? Aren’t they usually gutted of valuable metals and sunk to create an artificial reef to boost fishing stocks - or do we plough more billions of dollars into them to keep at least one shipworthy? #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Who are the customers for these new data centres and who pays for the energy and cooling infrastructure needs? I’m guessing it would be the people like us who are getting forced into using “AI” and those in other time zones overseas making use of our government’s generosity for free. #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Microsoft are really trying hard to force macOS Office 2019 and macOS Office 2021 license holders to purchase their 365 subscription. Unless you update by 13th July 2026 you won’t be able to edit new files due to an expiring certificate and end of support. support.microsoft.com/en-us/office...

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Update Microsoft 365 or Office on your macOS or iOS device - Microsoft Support

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

How to do latest version Firefox #enshittification disabling. Choose …/Settings/AI Controls and enable “Block AI Enhancements”.

The settings pane for disabling AI enhancements in Firefox for iOS/ ipadOS. Showing it all disabled.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I made the EV decision about four years ago. The 2.4 cents/km is even less when you have solar PV & can charge during the day from it (in lieu of selling your excess for the miserly feed in tariff). Check the link for Australian top selling vehicle energy cost/km. elitre.com.au/models

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Cost per Kilometre — 16 April 2026

Live comparison of the energy cost per kilometre for Australia's top 10 petrol cars vs top 10 EVs, using real-time Melbourne fuel prices and Amber Electric rates.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Microslop’s copy-a-lot (pronounced Microsoft Copilot) seems to be in 78 different products. No wonder it’s difficult explaining what this #enshittification is about. teybannerman.com/strategy/202...

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Was the PM’s address to the Nation for those who live under a rock and don’t follow current affairs? They could have programmed a LLM chat bot to give it. Yes, people will have to reduce their fuel usage and the effects will be with us for some time - thanks to the USA and Israelis #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If fossil fuel feed supplies and refined products have been reduced by ~20% due to the war, then surely there needs to be a concerted effort to reduce consumption by 20%? #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Two things - Genocidal Zionist’s & the demented orange psychopath’s “War of Destruction” is pushing us towards renewable energy; & the EID mosque photo op for the PM & Burke backfires (don’t mention the invasion & a million homeless in Lebanon). Let’s just say it’s the banned organisations. #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This past month my EV has used 68 kWh of electricity charged from rooftop solar. If I had fed this into the grid it would mean I have foregone about $2.72 (4c/kWh) to travel about 475 km. If I had to pay without a rooftop solar it would be $21.08 (31c/kWh). Now do the sums using fossil fuels!

Charging stats for the last 31 days showing total of 68kWh used at zero cost from rooftop solar PV.

This morning’s 33.8km shopping centre trip around the Newcastle suburbs. Air cond on high as temp was 28°C with 85% . Shows going up hill increased consumption by 6.8% and down hill regeneratively charged battery saving 6.0%. Air con added 1.5% to energy consumption. Total actual energy consumption was 8.4% of the battery capacity .

Consumption graph for last 300km. Shows car consumed 43.1 kWh and has range of 382 km if I drive under suburban conditions with the air con on.

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Arghhhh. That word “massive” again. How many metric tonnes was that? Isn’t it more accurate (and meaningful) to say “Heavy rain” or “Deluge” or “Downpour”?

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Just read that Niki Savva said that if the Liberal Party “don’t put One Nation last on their ballot papers, they are signing their own death warrant.” Since when does the Liberal Party write preferences on ballot papers? Voters make their own choice! Put them last anyway. #auspol

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Tony Nicholson @tonynicholson.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

5-year Solar PV figures for my home are in. The system payback period is almost done. It’s saved me around $9,125 in 5 years (feed-in tariff plus self consumed during the day). I’ve contributed around 7.26 MWh to the grid (surplus to my needs) and driven around 27330 km in my EV powered by it.

Enphase app 5-year production and consumption display showing 21.5 MWh imported from grid, 46.8 MWh produced by my solar PV system, 39.2 MWh consumed by the house and excess of 7.6MWh exported to grid.

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