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The Tyranny of Annoying Device Sounds: My Car, Washing Machine, and Baby Monitor Gone Wrong

2025-08-04

The author rails against the excessive noise notifications from modern smart devices. From a car's low fuel level alert to a washing machine's button beeps and a baby monitor's startup sound, these noises are not only disruptive but also pose safety risks (e.g., the car alert being distracting while driving at high speed). The author calls on designers to prioritize user needs when designing products and to reduce unnecessary noise pollution, using examples from their own home (dishwasher, refrigerator, and e-reader) to show that quiet design is possible.

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Canonical's Hiring Process: A Kafkaesque Nightmare

2025-06-01

A job applicant details their harrowing experience applying twice for positions at Canonical. The process involved bizarre requirements, from high school grades to pseudoscientific psychometric tests, culminating in an awkward interview with Mark Shuttleworth. The author meticulously documents each stage, ultimately obtaining the rejection reason via GDPR: "Culture/behaviour/motivation misalignment." This account exposes Canonical's unusual and opaque hiring practices, serving as a cautionary tale for prospective applicants.

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