The Small Web is Huge [video]
The Small Web refers to a broad collection of independent, personal websites outside major platforms. The linked video explores this part of the internet. (dn711504.ca.archive.org)
The page does not show Anthropic’s S-1 filing. Instead, it displays an SEC access notice saying the request was identified as coming from an undeclared automated tool and is being managed until the traffic is properly identified. The SEC asks automated users to update their user agent with company-specific information and points them to its developer guidance for downloading filings efficiently. It also provides an email address for questions about the SEC’s open-data program.
The notice explains that SEC.gov uses security monitoring and auditing to protect the service, detect unauthorized activity, and keep the site available. It prohibits attempts to alter or damage the site and warns that such actions may be prosecuted under federal law. To limit strain on the service, the SEC sets a ceiling of 10 requests per second across an IP address, regardless of how many machines are making requests. Exceeding that threshold may lead to a temporary restriction; access can resume after the request rate remains below the limit for 10 minutes. The SEC says these measures are intended to manage excessive automated searches, not to affect ordinary browsing, and notes that its policies may change.
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The Small Web refers to a broad collection of independent, personal websites outside major platforms. The linked video explores this part of the internet. (dn711504.ca.archive.org)
Literallyeveryfont offers a collection of fonts from across the internet for free personal use. The site focuses on making fonts easy to find and use. (literallyeveryfont.com)
CSS-Tricks is independent again, with longtime contributor Geoff Graham taking ownership after DigitalOcean bought the site in 2022. Graham plans to fund it through advertising, memberships, and beginner-focused courses while building a more inclusive community. (css-tricks.com)
The SEC page blocked access to the Anthropic S-1 filing because the request came from an undeclared automated tool. It asks automated users to identify themselves and follow its download limits. (sec.gov)
Sending email is technically simple, but getting it delivered reliably is difficult because SMTP allows sender spoofing and messages can be flagged as spam. Email providers charge for the infrastructure and authentication work needed to build trust with receiving mail servers. (evancz.dev)
Websites can use CSS print styles to improve readability on paper, hide navigation, and add print-only details. Brennen Puth shares simple adjustments for font sizes, colors, and page elements that make his site print cleanly. (brennenputh.me)
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