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No More Zero-Days – ONE YEAR LATER

Okay so it’s may again.
And it’s been one year so far.
In 2022 I started with the intention of having no more Zero-Days. My approach was to plan one week ahead, every week. And then stick to it, no matter what. And guess what? It actually worked. Well I have one small rule. If I accomplish all my tasks in advance I can take a day off without calling it a zero-day. And I lived it every single day for a year. I had my ups and downs. There were days were I was super productive and then there were days were I barely even got one thing done. But I was “grinding” every day. And I have to say I’m happy about it and I will probably continue with this in the unforeseeable future. I got a lot of shit done and in hindsight was more productive then ever.
But I noticed a few times that you shouldn’t overdo this and be reasonable and realistic during planing your week or you’ll quickly get into burn-out territory.

I should do a video about this …

App Update

The roll out of the new ToasterApp Version is done.

Aaaaaand it sucks. I tried to activate Pinch Zoom and it doesn’t work at all how it’s supposed to. And I couldn’t test it in the emulator because, well … it’s not a touch screen. At least the top-down-pull to refresh the content works now.

small win. Doing Android Apps is not my cup of tea.
I’m not fixing this right now because I’m afraid I will smash my keyboard into my monitor if Android Studio decides to fuck with me again.

Just don’t try to zoom. I’ll get back to this sometime.

Link to App: https://toasterbotnet.pirek.de/?page_id=11236

Social Media

I’m feeling very lazy today and since ChatGPT has recently gone viral I thought I could let it write a blogpost for me. So without further ado, here’s a post about the positive sides of social media:

Social media has often been portrayed as a negative influence on society, with concerns ranging from addiction to cyberbullying to the spread of misinformation. However, it’s important to recognize that social media also has many positive aspects and has played a significant role in transforming our society for the better.

One of the most significant ways that social media has transformed society is by making it easier for people to connect with one another. In the past, it was difficult for people to stay in touch with friends and family who lived far away or to make new connections with people who shared similar interests. However, social media has made it easy for people to connect with others, no matter where they are located. This has allowed people to form friendships and communities that might not have been possible otherwise.

Another way that social media has transformed society is by giving people a platform to share their thoughts and ideas with a wider audience. In the past, it was difficult for individuals to get their ideas out into the world, as they had to rely on traditional media outlets or other gatekeepers to spread their message. However, social media has given people the ability to share their thoughts and ideas directly with others, allowing for greater democratization of information.

Social media has also played a significant role in social and political movements. In the past, it was difficult for people to organize and mobilize around a cause, but social media has made it much easier for people to connect and collaborate on issues that matter to them. This has led to the rise of numerous social and political movements, such as the Arab Spring and the Black Lives Matter movement, which have had a significant impact on society.

In addition to these more broad societal transformations, social media has also had a number of more specific positive impacts. For example, it has made it easier for people to promote their businesses and reach new customers, it has given artists and creators a platform to share their work with a wider audience, and it has even played a role in reuniting lost loved ones.

Overall, while it is important to recognize the potential negative impacts of social media, it is also crucial to acknowledge the many ways in which it has transformed society for the better. From making it easier for people to connect with one another to giving individuals a platform to share their thoughts and ideas, social media has had a significant and largely positive impact on our world.