berryjam

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What do people that are for the first time moving to a place where is snows need to know? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Aside from all the practical tips... It's very pretty at night -- snowglow. Also sledding is super fun and can be done for cheap/free.

What's a great buy it once Android app? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Monument Valley. Got the first one for free during a promotion but loved it enough to pay for the sequel and extra levels.

The downside to having a Rose of Sharon in c/gardening@lemmy.world
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This is such a nice problem to have. I want to see the roses, could you post photos of them?

Edit: I found some in your post history but I wouldn't say no to more :D

How about we play, "Never have I ever"? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

You jinxed it

TDF for house down payment in c/personalfinance@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Thank you for finding those!! Yeah I am flexible, no rush. I will keep learning 🧐

TDF for house down payment in c/personalfinance@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Good point on the volatility, thank you for pointing that out. TDFs are decently diversified and I have a strong stomach so I'm not super concerned.

I'm also considering doing a CD ladder or a T bill ladder but the idea of just auto depositing money into a brokerage is appealing.

The Typical American Lives Only 18 Miles From Mom in c/map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I recently met someone who had lived in the same little town their entire life. My mind was boggled. I can't imagine living like that

How to choose mutual funds to invest in in c/personalfinance@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

If you have the time, read The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by Bogle. It will explain the principles most commenters are espousing here.

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TDF for house down payment (lemmy.world)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20168637

Is a TDF a good choice for growing my money, in this case? I plan to use it for a house down payment and withdraw it in 5-7 years. I've been thinking of putting it in a 2030 or 2035 TDF. Should I go this route or just VTSAX and chill?

What's a handy terminal command you use often? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
What's a handy terminal command you use often? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

A lemming of taste

The last time you were wearing a hat, what type was it? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
Has Google Search gotten so much worse in the last couple of weeks? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 34 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I shed a tear when quoted strings stopped working

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[Serious] What should every young person do? (lemmy.world)
 

For the purpose of this question, the target age range is 20-30. Asking because I feel like I'm wasting my youth.

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Can I use the HDD from my laptop in a self-built PC? (lemmy.world)
 

Laptop battery recently died, and I'm planning a new PC build anyway, so I'm wondering: can I just remove the HDD from my laptop and connect it to the motherboard? Would I need any extra parts or hardware? I'm guessing no, but it's hard to research on my phone. Any guidance is appreciated :) thanks!

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Do birds find it unpleasant to be out in the rain? (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by berryjam@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
34 comments fedilink
 

It's cold and rainy in my city

Edit: Thank you for all the responses, I am glad they will be fine.

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First build, looking for feedback (lemmy.world)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by berryjam@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world
13 comments fedilink
 

Hi, I am looking to build my first PC. It will be for general use (web browsing, programming, office work; no gaming).

Here is my part list: PCPartPicker

I based it on the Logical Increments minimum tier. I will be using Arch Linux for the OS.

Some questions...

  1. How painful is it to update the motherboard BIOS?
  2. Am I missing anything obvious? I'm unsure if I need a sound card, for example. Newegg says this motherboard has a wifi and bluetooth module. Is there anything else I should consider getting?
  3. Is there a way to check if any of the parts will not work/be incompatible with my chosen OS? I've never had a problem with Linux drivers on any of my laptops, so I'm fairly confident it will be fine, but I still want to make sure.

Thanks :)

Edit: ~~I made an updated list based on your suggestions~~ New updated link

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How to keep carpet clean? (lemmy.world)
 

Living in a place with carpeted floors for the first time. What kind of cleaning routine should I have to keep the carpet clean?

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Losing access to gym for 6 months, how to minimize strength loss? (lemmy.world)
 

Hi all, I've been lifting for about half a year and following 5/3/1 for most of that time. I will be traveling a lot for a 6-month period; at best I will have sporadic access to hotel gyms. My goal during this time is to maintain strength and work on cardio/conditioning.

And so, I am thinking that I should probably switch to bodyweight exercises, starting with the routine from Hybrid Calisthenics. I am not very strong (all 5/3/1 training maxes are 100lb or less) so I think I can make some progress with only bodyweight. When I do get access to dumbbells, I can do many of the movements weighted.

Are there any other/better options that I may be overlooking, both for the type of exercise (calisthenics) and the specific routine?

Any advice would be appreciated. TIA :)

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Asymmetrically loading barbell (lemmy.world)
 

Is it okay to do so?

Also, what if it's connected to a machine, like a smith machine or maxrack?

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Affordable lifting shoes? (lemmy.world)
 

Hello, I hope this type of post is allowed here.

I'm a beginner lifter and my budget is ~$50 (USD). Any possibility of finding good lifting shoes around this price point, or am I going to have to shell out more money? :')

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

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