Posts written by Kim Schulz

2024

05

Dec

So what do I do? #1

Just a short video where I present some of the things I have been working on (the standardization of it) with my team at Samsung.

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26

Nov

Cyberpunk genre image

The Cyberpunk Countdown: 10 Essential Genre Reads That Shaped Me

I’ve read hundreds of books over the years, and when it comes to fiction, I’m often drawn to the immersive, neon-lit worlds of the cyberpunk genre. Growing up, cyberpunk wasn’t just a form of entertainment—it was a lens through which I understood the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. It shaped my perspective and left an indelible mark on who I am today. With that in mind, here’s my definitive top 10 list—plus a few hidden gems—of the best cyberpunk books out there.

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21

Nov

wtf is the wtf command

WTF is this AI command?

The OpenBSD wtf command has been a beloved tool for quickly decoding acronyms. Inspired by its simplicity, I created a modern version powered by OpenAI’s GPT. This updated wtf answers any query—not just acronyms—delivering concise explanations with references, all from the command line. Whether you’re curious about quantum computing or Kubernetes, this tool combines the charm of the original with the power of AI to provide answers in seconds.

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08

Nov

Vim author wins European SFS Award 2024

Congratulation to Bram Moolenaar for winning the European SFS Award 2024.

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08

Nov

Linux like it’s 1999

Just a fun video looking back at how “easy” (not!) the linux installation was just 25years ago.

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31

Oct

A nostalgic, dimly-lit scene of a 1990s desk setup featuring a CRT monitor displaying a text-based BBS interface. The room has a retro atmosphere

Ward Christensen: The Legacy of a BBS Pioneer Who Shaped Us All

I recently learned that one of the creators of BBS, Ward Christensen, had passed, and I wanted to post a short tribute to him.
BBSes was a huge part of my early days online and helped shape me to who I am today.

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25

Oct

The Paradox of Privacy in the Digital Age

Having a philosophical moment thinking about my own privacy, I took a trip back through the history of the concept “privacy” by following the simple question: “Do you have privacy?”

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09

Oct

How to crash macOS Sequoia in 10 lines of code

Apple always brag about the stability of their products, and this is a claim that their users tend to echo. Having had a debugger connected to macOS and IOS more than a few times, I know that it is more about hiding the crashes than actually preventing them (it is amazing how often the IOS […]

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03

Sep

Chat in the Shadows: Dark IRC on Linux for Maximum Privacy

So, you’ve heard about the Telegram fiasco, right? The big guy in charge got thrown in the slammer in France, and everyone started panicking about who’s really in control of our messages. If that doesn’t scream, “Hey, maybe don’t trust centralized platforms,” then I don’t know what will. But don’t worry! This guide is here […]

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07

Jun

Ctr-z bf/bg toggle for Fish shell

An update to a popular post on toggling processes using Ctrl-Z, now focusing on the Fish shell. The tutorial requires Fish shell version 3.2 or newer and provides a command to bind Ctrl-Z for foreground processing without displaying irrelevant information.

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