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What's the most "set and forget" Linux distro that's still flexible these days? in c/linux@programming.dev
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 12 hours ago

That's on you ๐Ÿ˜…

What's the most "set and forget" Linux distro that's still flexible these days? in c/linux@programming.dev
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

I may sound like an asshole, but before Linux Mint, I would seriously think to go with Debian with KDE. I don't see any downsides, and there are many upsides.

When Do Debian Packages Receive Updates? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 days ago

Minor upgrades don't usually come to Debian at all, unless they are fixing some critical vulnerability or something, but that is usually patched over the previous version anyway.

Nginx...two domains, same sites? in c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 4 days ago (9 children)

In what sense is DuckDNS unreliable?

Recommend me good e-reader in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 days ago

I'm a cheap guy, and honestly I got the cheapest Kindle (I believe 2022) and I've been reading books from Calibre without issues.

No other e-reader was as cheap as that, and it... Just works.

[Spoilers] I finally watched Hereditary in c/movies@lemmy.world
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I felt the same. The movie didn't speak to me, not even 2 % of all the impact that Midsommar or Get Out had on me.

But I don't blame Hereditary itself. I have watched really really bad horror movies, forced by friends and family, and Hereditary has at least good acting... It's probably that we simply enjoy other things.

I blame it on the fact that these paranormal horror movies tend to be relatively pointless, or their point isn't really portrayed as well as they think it does. You can't reflect on a deep philosophical thought if you know you are going to get jumpscared in a few seconds.

Having said all this, I must say the movie "Talk To Me" (2022) is one of the few instances of me enjoying a paranormal movie. Still has deep messages throughout the movie, IMO. Hopefully you'll like it too.

How do adults find happiness in life? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Finding activities and hobbies that align with your values and make you groe.

Yes, mindless hobbies are also fine, but for me, participating in local FOSS communities and the like makes it a very fulfilling activity, and a way to learn more things.

Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" has ended its theatrical run after just 4 weeks with only $12.5 million, against its $120 million budget. in c/movies@lemmy.world
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 15 points 2 weeks ago

I watched it. A fever dream. Honestly I don't even think the director expected any more than that.

The Fediverse is getting its own TikTok competitor called Loops in c/technology@beehaw.org
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 37 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Also there is no casino algorithm showing you what big data knows will make you stay for a while.

In TikTok or instagram reels, you don't follow people you like. You just watch stuff happening.

Grammarly, ChatGPT and other useful for students sites for free? in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If you are a student, you should be able to organize with some of your classmates or friends.

Also, maybe consider LanguageTool instead of Grammarly, at least it's not fully closed source.

Does crates.io have a backup plan? in c/rust@programming.dev
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 21 points 4 weeks ago

What about stopping the bullsh*t of TLD nonsense and doing something like crates.rust-lang.org? It's the most sensible solution.

Can you help me collect proofs that Elon Musk is against free speech and other bad things he has done/said ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

The Hyperloop still hasn't happened in an age where we can grab rockets from the sky.

It was just a great idea to stop development of high-speed rail so cars could still make sense for longer.

Hopefully USA seems to be realising already: https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/22/hyperloop-one-elon-musk-high-speed-rail/

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What's the command to keep screen awake (prevent lockscreen)? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

I know how to do it in the battery section through the GUI, but I'd like to set it up through a command, for automation purposes, and particularly for KDE Connect commands.

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What's up with Overture Maps? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

When I read about Overture Maps like a year or 2 ago, it seemed to me that basically they were going to create a whole new thing from scratch.

Let's be honest, with enough resources, it's easy to see that they could pull off some kind of OpenStreetMap 2.0, where all the issues from OSM are modernised and cleaned up.

What's really going on? Are we getting something soon from these people? What's the relationship with them?

On their website, they say "coming this fall". Are you excited? Scared? What should I think?

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Any AI tool to analyse a git repo for malicious code? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/21298994

I'm trying to feel more comfortable using random GitHub projects, basically.

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Any AI tool to analyse a git repo for malicious code? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

I'm trying to feel more comfortable using random GitHub projects, basically.

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What's the software they use for their livestreams? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

I am talking about this kind of livestream.

It looks nice, with all the different layouts and so on.

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Wait... why does Linux-libre (and #Freedo) exist? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

Is Linux not free software itself? I thought propietary stuff was added downstream.

Am I getting something wrong?

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What's your opinion on Andrew Huberman's podcast? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

Every time I mention that I like Huberman's podcasts, I get bombarded with comments on how he's basically a fool, a liar, yadayada.

And when I read every link, trying to see if maybe I should ditch his podcasts... all I see is, at most, in very specific cases, that some scientists defend different theories.

Like... wow. Science in a nutshell.

That is specially funny once you actually listen to his podcasts, because he is constantly reminding people that his words are not the literal truth, that he is no cop, and that he is simply collecting some evidence and always asking for people to go research this information, consult their doctor/physician/professional...

Joe Rogan has like a 1000 clips that can give you absolute clues on how this guy is... well... not great. And my guess is that people are associating a big muscular man with another?

Has the podcast claimed that the white male is a superior species or what am I missing?

Come on, what kind of dark agenda does a guy like Huberman have when basically everything that he says can be condensed into:

  • get good sleep
  • do sport
  • eat well
  • go outside ?

Another thing I've seen is many articles pointing out his "bad romances" and other weird personal life details, as if that mattered somehow?

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What is your go-to app for IR remote? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de to c/android@lemdro.id
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I find the only app in F-droid very lacking, and the couple I tested from the PlayStore lacked many of the technically available controls you can see on IRDB, Global Cache, JP1, etc.

I am seriously surprised there is no open source Android IR remote app that can truly put everything to shame, given that the info is out there. I may contact a friend of mine for a new Android app...

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What is your GoCryptFS/CryFS workflow for syncing (let's say) Nextcloud encrypted folders on Android? (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

I was using the Plasma Vaults feature for the first time on my Linux computer, and it worked nicely (GoCryptFS), but when I wanted to sync that folder on my Android... I just couldn't find the right tool on Android for the job.

How do you solve this problem yourself?

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Thinking of building a database of "stuff" that I have at home + some other family households. Multiple accounts with private and shared inventories. (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

The use case is basically so that all my family members we can check that "John has an old laptop collecting dust" or "Mary has this specific tool that I'd love to use for my current project".

It would be awesome if you could also have a private inventory, aside from the "shared knowledge".

So, what do you guys use for this? Maybe it does not have to be self hosted, but I have a sense the best solutions for this use case are.

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So, I want a t-shirt to show off love to open source. I need some org to buy it from (so my money counts). I also want it to have a clear message to "normies". (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

What's your pick?

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What about a linux phone that has a full Android OS sleeping in parallel? Like OnePlus Watch 2 that runs 2 OSs at the same time. (discuss.tchncs.de)
 

The OnePlus Watch 2 has 2 chips, and basically runs a lightweight OS while keeping the hungry one in very very low power, and only powering it up when necessary.

I was thinking that maybe such idea could be applied on a Linux phone that could run all your banking apps without Waydroid's "you-must-be-a-hacker" issues, literally by having a half-asleep Android running on another chip, which you can wake up whenever to do your "non-hacker" things, while at the same time you can run the rest of your system (calls, messaging, calculator, calendar, browser...) on your lightweight, private and personalized Linux mobile OS.

I think I would pay big bucks for something like this, and it could serve as a transition device for ditching Android in the future when Tux finally governs over the world.

What do you guys think?

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