Here’s a curated link dump of standout articles, tools, and odd corners of the web that caught my attention this month. Expect a mix of tech, design, culture, and a dash of whimsy. Enjoy exploring!

Web & Tech Culture

• My Favourite Websites from My Bookmark Collection Alex Chan wraps up a series on web archiving by sharing a handful of creative, quirky sites that celebrate the web’s diversity. From ever-changing designs to hand-drawn aesthetics, it’s a reminder that the internet can still surprise and delight.

• Can Directories Rise Again? A thoughtful look at whether old-school web directories could make a comeback in today’s algorithm-dominated internet.

• The End of the Good Internet: An Ode to Google Reader A nostalgic reflection on the loss of Google Reader and what it meant for the open web.

• Small Web is Beautiful A celebration of independent, small-scale websites and why they matter more than ever.

DevOps, Linux & Command Line

• Our Journey Through Linux/Unix Landscapes A personal narrative through the evolving world of Linux and Unix, with insights for both newcomers and seasoned sysadmins.

• Zsh Hidden Gems: Advanced Tricks That Will Transform Your Command Line Experience Discover lesser-known Zsh features and plugins to supercharge your shell workflow.

• GitID: A Minimalist Git Identity Manager A handy tool for managing multiple Git identities—perfect for open source contributors and contractors.

Python & Programming

• How to Structure a Python Script Real Python delivers a practical guide on organizing Python scripts for clarity and maintainability.

• Come Sail the CVEs: Data Acquisition A deep dive into collecting and analyzing CVE data, valuable for anyone interested in infosec or vulnerability management.

Design, Accessibility & UX

• Can Accessibility Be Whimsical? An exploration of how accessible design doesn’t have to be boring—whimsy and usability can coexist.

• Designing for Neurodiversity Smashing Magazine offers actionable advice for creating digital experiences that are inclusive of neurodivergent users.

• Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility A resource-rich post for designers looking to improve cognitive accessibility in their products.

AI, Society & the Future

• OpenAI’s Desperate Quest to Become A critical look at the current trajectory of OpenAI and the broader AI industry.

• The AI Jobs Crisis Is Here Now A sobering analysis of how AI is already impacting the labor market.

• Why Incels Take the Blackpill—and Why We Should Care Ars Technica examines the social and psychological forces behind the “blackpill” ideology and its real-world consequences.

Digital Life & Slow Living

• We Buy Too Much Crap Anyway A personal essay on consumerism, minimalism, and finding satisfaction with less.

• Slow Craft: Writing with a Noncapitalist Mentality Tracy Durnell explores the value of slow, intentional creative work in a fast-paced world.

• The Bliss of Good Enough: An Ode to My Moka Pot A love letter to the humble moka pot and the joys of embracing “good enough” in daily life.

Hardware & Gadgets

• Banana Pi BPI-R4 Pro: A Versatile Router Board An overview of a new router board supporting WiFi 7, 10Gbps LAN, and multiple M.2 connectors—catnip for home lab enthusiasts.

• Camp Snap: Screen-Free Digital Cameras A collection of digital cameras designed to be screen-free, encouraging mindful photography.

Odds & Ends

• AI Calvin and Hobbes Strip What happens when AI meets classic comics? This link explores the intersection in a playful way.

• A World Without Touch Is a World Without Trust Joan Westenberg reflects on the importance of physical connection in a digital age.

• Volume Eating & Jellogurt A quirky Reddit thread on creative, low-calorie eating hacks.

• Scifi Interfaces A treasure trove of design inspiration from sci-fi movies and TV.

Tools & Platforms

• Introducing Bounce: Move Your Following Between Bluesky and Mastodon TechCrunch covers a new tool for migrating your social graph across decentralized platforms.

• Zorin OS A user-friendly Linux distro worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for a polished desktop experience.

Meta & Web Discovery

• Blog Discovery Requires Effort A meditation on the changing landscape of blog discovery and why finding good writing is harder—but more rewarding—than ever.

• Shellsharks Scrolls A regularly updated scroll of interesting links and commentary from the Shellsharks community.

Happy browsing! If you have a favorite link or hidden gem, let me know—there’s always room for more in the next dump.

This article is a part of the series "sunday_funday".

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