Politics and Disillusionment

In a democracy, it is essential that public policy is responsive to the public’s wishes and that election promises are honoured.”

https://www.migrationwatchuk.org/what-is-the-problem

Admittedly discussing a very much more specific but no less thorny topic; I thought I would share this.

Ever wondered what’s wrong with the Economy? Start here?

Britain has ‘single-handedly’ done more to undermine world’s tax system than any other nation, report finds.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-corporate-tax-avoidance-havens-justice-network-dodging-a8933661.html

The Ultimate Pocket-sized Gaming Laptop

Here is the teeniest gaming laptop you ever did see…”

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/31/20748600/lenovo-thinkpad-tinypad-paul-klinger-youtube

There’s also links to a 3D-printed version that *don’t* majorly infringe on copyrighted design. Promise. Cute?!

Tetris: what you didn’t know

TheThings.com writes: “Luckily no one’s been crazy enough to make a Tetris-themed first person shooter or walking simulator yet. Still, all the crazy (and crazy good) creations with the Tetris name deserve a look. We’re looking at the ten best and ten worst Tetris games [each with their Metacritic scores]“. I hadn’t even heard of a bundle of these!

“It’s time you ditched Chrome for a privacy-first browser”

Google’s business is data collection. Wired UK show off the best Chrome alternatives for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac that will protect your privacy.

“I Used The Web For A Day With JavaScript Turned Off”

Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to do anything on the web without JavaScript? How many sites use progressive enhancement in practice? Chris Ashton did an experiment to find out.