Posts tagged "sustainability"

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Downgrading to macOS Catalina: A Sermon on Obsolescence

March 21, 2026 · 2 comments · #Technical #Digital Culture #Technology #Social Commentary #Sustainability #Tutorial

A complete step-by-step tutorial for creating a bootable Catalina USB installer using mist-cli on modern macOS in order to downgrade an Early 2015 MacBook Pro from macOS Monterey to Catalina. Accidentally also a philosophical look at planned obsolescence, e-waste, and corporate control over hardware lifespan.
Introducing the Toonie Club!

February 24, 2026 · #IndieWeb #capitalism #Community #Personal Essay #Sustainability

A new approach to creative support: one simple tier, full access for everyone. Inspired by Manuel Moreale's 'One a Month' Club, the Toonie Club offers sustainable patronage without complex tiers or exclusive content.

Brennan Kenneth Brown

Hi, I'm Brennan! I'm a Queer Métis author and FOSS web developer based in Mohkínstsis, Treaty 7 territory. Right now, I'm the founder of 🍓 Berry House. I write personal essays, cultural criticism, and about why the Internet is worth fighting for. My work lives here. IndieWeb forever!

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