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Matt Hargett

@matthargett.bsky.social

coding since 1984. writing songs since 1996. husband since 2000. dad since 2015. 2X founder, currently of Rebecker Specialties. ex-LG, PlayStation, Roblox.

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Mo Ryan@moryan.bsky.social · 4d ago

I recommend reading Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan saga using in-universe chronology (NOT publication order). BUT -- big caveat -- I would start with Shards of Honor, not Falling Free. That's one to go back to later, IMO a minor work and Shards begins the family/Cordelia/Aral/Miles tale for real

cofax@cofax.bsky.social · 4d ago

Lucky 10,000! There are many arguments about the best order to read them in: chronologically as published, or chronologically in-universe. I recommend in-universe, starting with "Shards of Honor". It will read like a romance, but really it's a political thriller.

Matt Hargett@matthargett.bsky.social · 5d ago

This actually made me redownload @walkaboutminigolf.bsky.social and play for the first time in 5 years. (I was super disappointed by the Labyrinth course.) it was worth it, wjat a wacky crossover! and reminded me how fun the HomeStar Runner characters were in 3D in @skunkapegames.com ‘s SBCG4AP.

Cyan Worlds@cyan.com · last mo.

Eagle-eyed players have spotted a couple visitors to Myst Island in the new Homestar Runner Distraction Pack for Walkabout Mini Golf! Now available!!! http://mightycoconut.com/updates/homestar-runner

HomestarRunner in Myst?!?! The Walkabout Mini Golf "Homestar Runner Distraction Pack" now available!
Cyan Worlds@cyan.com · last wk.

💿 Box releases of Myst & Riven remakes! 📚 Luxe hardover editions of the Myst Trilogy novels! 🎞️ Teaser vid for prior prototype revealed! ⛰️ Mysterium 2027 announced for Spokane! See all of the news here: https://cyan.com/mstrm26

A photograph of the front entrance to Cyan Worlds Headquarters
WIRED@wired.com · 6d ago

Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency. www.wired.com/story/defcon...

The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key

Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.

wired.com

Matt Hargett@matthargett.bsky.social · 7d ago

As of last week I am working with @callstack.com as a consulting Principal Engineer. I’m helping scale up their US operations as they expand their reach beyond the React miracles we are well-known for. It’s fun exploring and refining how my XP/Lean values apply to orgs moving to AI-native flows.

Elsbeth Larkin@funtimesmcgee.bsky.social · last wk.

Hi everyone, today me and 22 others at Double Fine were hit by layoffs today. All the people who lost their jobs today care so much about the games they make and the people they work with. If anyone is looking for a tools SE with 7 years of experience and who brings baked goods on Mondays lmk.

Chris Kohler@kohler.bsky.social · last wk.

Really good post that dovetails with a lot of what I said in my Portland Retro Gaming Expo panel last year -- - you should be having fun with your hobby - buy the things you like, keep what sparks joy - don't let "bargain hunting" mean skipping things you like and buying stuff you don't want

Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️@kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 2w ago

~Why~ you buy old games is infinitely more important than ~which ones~: kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2024/09/07/t...

downchasm@downchasm.bsky.social · 2w ago

for years, Bubble Bobble ran in MAME at full speed, looked great, and generally speaking appeared to play just fine but people highly familiar with both the game and the hardware noticed something was off: the monster behavior, item randomization and timings weren’t exactly consistent with the PCB

Matt Hargett@matthargett.bsky.social · 2w ago

Oh my gosh! Chuck Russell pulled off miracles in Nighmtare on Elm Street 3, The Blob, etc (“ok, I’ll make that pig BARK”) and then translated that know-how into fantastic output in the APAC market. A real loss, and I’d love to hear Rachel Talalay and other collaborators discuss his unique pixie dust

Brandon Sheffield@brandon.insertcredit.com · 2w ago

RIP Chuck Russell. If you like your action well-paced and your effects practical, you owe it to yourself to revisit his vision of The Blob. deadline.com/2026/07/chuc...

Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫@lookitup.baby · 2w ago

For my own future reference and yours: NOBODY will cover stolen ebikes unless you get dedicated ebike insurance. Homeowners and renters insurance and AMEX Purchase Protection all consider them motorized vehicles and exclude them from coverage. Learn from my mistakes: GET DEDICATED EBIKE INSURANCE

Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫@lookitup.baby · 2w ago

My brand new ebike got stolen by somebody breaking into my garage and I’m beside myself. I’m not sure my insurance will cover it and I can’t afford to replace it and I’m just so sad

Brittney Brombacher@brittney.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Like, I can count on one hand the number of AAA blockbuster-y games I've finished since WGG wrapped. I'm just burned out on 'em. But I've been having the BEST time with the most random, unique, weird and quirky titles and I kid you not, I haven't enjoyed video games this much in a long time.

Electronic Frontier Foundation@eff.org · 4w ago

EFF helped expose Texas' use of automated license plate readers to track down a woman suspected of self-managing an abortion. Our friends at Mayday Health helped make sure pregnant people were aware of the surveillance risk. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

"We Want Texans to Know Their Rights": Q&A with Mayday Health on the

Last May, EFF reported that a sheriff’s office in Texas searched data from more than 83,000 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track down a woman suspected of self-managing an abortion.

eff.org

Electronic Frontier Foundation@eff.org · 4w ago

EFF spoke with Mayday Health, the nonprofit behind the billboards in Texas warning pregnant drivers that authorities could be using automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to track their movements. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

"We Want Texans to Know Their Rights": Q&A with Mayday Health on the

Last May, EFF reported that a sheriff’s office in Texas searched data from more than 83,000 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track down a woman suspected of self-managing an abortion.

eff.org

Jeremy Parish (Radio Edit)@jparish.bsky.social · 4w ago

A solicitor just stopped by as part of some kind of voting outreach that I didn't completely understand... he sort of mumbled his way through a prepared script that HE didn't seem to completely understand, and he even read the "[pause]" instruction out loud 😭

Ian Hanschen@furan.bsky.social · 4w ago

My MCGA+ core for the Graphics Gremlin HDMI may as well have the kitchen sink because in addition to the MCGA modes, it has enough of the VGA for modes 12h, “X” and “Y” as well as an isolated MDA on the hardwired 2 bits per channel HDMI. Releasing soon.

Wolfenstein 3D on the graphics gremlinFuture Crew’s Unreal on the graphics gremlin
Low End Mac@lowendmac.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Bluetooth File Exchange + Browsing still works between an Apple Silicon Mac running Golden Gate and a PowerPC Mac running Leopard! Currently browsing my G5’s desktop from the MacBook Air.

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