The Nettle Tea Chronicles
www.royalroad.com/fiction/101906/the-nettle-tea-chroniclesA slice-of-life story about a mid-level gaming group playing an MMO. The group, a mix of friends and pick-up players, faces relatable challenges balancing gaming with real-life responsibilities. While the game mechanics are interesting, the characterization of the eight-person group is uneven, with some feeling flat and lacking distinct voices.
is it okay to write this?
beeboobubie.substack.com/p/is-it-okay-to-write-thisThe text explores the ethical and artistic considerations of depicting oppression in fantasy literature. It argues that fantasy, inherently political, can effectively critique oppressive systems by examining the logic and language used to justify them. The author uses the example of wizards creating sentient vegetable beings to illustrate how fantasy can reveal the moral loopholes and power dynamics present in real-world oppression.
The text emphasizes the importance of political worldbuilding in fantasy literature. It argues that fantasy should not only depict oppression but also explore its mechanisms and imagine alternative worlds. By doing so, fantasy can challenge oppressive systems and encourage readers to recognize and question real-world injustices.
GitHub - weedpump/nia-todo: Self-hosted todo system with FastAPI, SQLite, offline PWA, Docker, Debian package, and native Windows/Android clients.
github.com/weedpump/nia-todoNia-todo is a self-hosted todo system with a web UI, offline PWA, and native Windows/Android clients. It features todos with descriptions, priorities, deadlines, and recurring schedules, as well as project sharing and email/SMTP integration. The system also includes BrainDump for voice capture, 2FA/MFA, and local SQLite database storage.
Five of Canada’s most groundbreaking disability advocates and influencers
rabble.ca/human-rights/five-of-canadas-most-groundbreaking-disability-advocates-and-influencersThe article highlights six individuals advocating for accessibility and disability rights. Maayan Ziv created the AccessNow app to empower people with disabilities. Taylor Lindsey-Noel, Sarah Jama, Allison Lang, and Paige Layle are also advocates, using their platforms to raise awareness and promote inclusion.
Apple Watch & Vision Pro apps - NobodyWho
nobodywho.ooo/posts/apple-watch-vision-pro-appsNobodyWho released two personal AI assistant apps that run offline on Apple Watch and Vision Pro. The apps, powered by the NobodyWho inference engine, support models from Prism ML, Liquid AI, and Qwen3.
Dual Lab releases PDF4WCAG Accessibility Checker 1.10 – Dual Lab
scour.ing/r/rss/https://duallab.com/dual-lab-releases-pdf4wcag-accessibility-checker-1-10?as=samuelfastfinge&token=Ez2-5SAzqumMCKMiFV-SukE9U4BByeJ0ldlhzYibQOBTPlvWPDF4WCAG Accessibility Checker 1.10 introduces usability enhancements, expanded localization support, and new document inspection panels. The update improves interface usability, adds German and Dutch localizations, and introduces new panels for annotations, metadata, and fonts.
ZimaCube 2 Review: Combining Self-hosting, NAS and Local AI in a Single Package
itsfoss.com/zimacube-2-reviewThe ZimaCube 2 Pro is a refined version of the original, with improved cooling and fan noise, and a more mature ZimaOS. While the core hardware remains the same, the real upgrade is in the entry-level Standard model, which now features an Intel Core i3 processor. ZimaOS, the backbone of the device, has matured significantly, offering a user-friendly interface for managing storage, applications, and virtual machines.
ZimaCube 2 Pro is a powerful NAS with a PCIe slot for a GPU, making it ideal for local AI tasks. While it excels at photo storage and management with Immich, individual applications may require configuration changes. Despite its strengths, the lack of a Linux client for the Zima client is a disappointment for Linux users.