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Vijay Prema

@vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy

The Mindful Technologist - On the intersection of Spirit and Tech. vijayprema.com • Software Engineer • Cybermonk • Meditator • Silence-seeker. 📍 […] [bridged from fosstodon.org/@vjprema on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 14/04/2026

Last week I biked ~300km in 3 days on gravel and road, starting from home. A cyclone rolled in and we had to take a bus back home (grateful to the driver who let the bikes on) but we did as much of the trail as we planned to. What an adventure full of […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Two gravel bikes loaded with bags for touring leaning against a sign for the "Hauraki Rail Trail", in an expansive grassy green countryside on the side of a gravel road.

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2025

Today I spotted a digital sign that is meant to just show a simple grid displaying the latest bus arrival times... but it is running WINDOWS 10. Yikes. #Windows #bus #transit #transport

Digital signage at a bus stop which is supposed to show bus arrival times, instead shows the iconic Windows 10 login screen.

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2025

How the normally dreaded "Privacy Policy Update" should be done. ✅ Clear, simple, and dread-free notification email. ✅ Link directly to the applicable markdown file commit, easily allowing a diff between previous versions. ✅ Privacy gets better/clearer […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Email notification from Codeberg, about privacy policy change, summarizing that the changes strengthen and clarify privacy protections, with a git commit link to the new policy.

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2025

Instructions that came with a third-party ink cartridge for my old HP printer. Until now, I had automatic updates turned on, and HP did indeed push a new firmware update just 2 months ago, for my ~10 year old printer. Here I was, all impressed by HP still […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Instruction sheet for third party printer ink, explaining at length why you need to disable nefarious automatic firmware updates for your HP printer in order to allow continued use of non-official HP ink. Also, instructions on how to disable automatic firmware updates.

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2025

I hardly watch movies but finally got around to enjoying #Flow. It felt very #spiritual and metaphorical, with an artful style and mindful pace. The theme that facing challenge, discomfort and unknown together with others, can help us grow out of our neuroses […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

"Flow" movie thumbnail in streaming app on a projector screen. Thumbnail features a black cat in front of a bright natural landscape with spires in the distance. Frame around the thumbnail says "RENTING" and "EXPIRES IN 1 DAY"

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Vijay Prema @vjprema.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2025

People who share videos, watch videos, and live-stream etc: you want a good alternative to centralized video apps? Don't just complain about Google and Youtube, or the lack of good alternatives. Help FUND the alternative. Help build something better […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

A thank you note for donating to Framasoft Peertube. Message: Thank you so much for your donation!

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