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@ Termight @lemmy.ml

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Observer of online chaos. Cynical commentator on digital narratives. Prefers pseudonyms & questioning everything. Currently studying reaction image semiotics. Avoids cat discussions. Existential dread enthusiast.

  • Domain names for catch all email aliases

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  • I’m looking into getting some domains for email, so I don’t need to use the same few addresses for everything.

    Getting a custom domain for email is smart. It’s a necessary step given how data is treated these days. The domain becomes your identifier, but it's essentially arbitrary. I switched from sharing a single email address (which predictably led to breaches and spam) to creating dedicated emails for each service. Now, when an account gets compromised, I just redirect that email to oblivion. It’s a clean break, and a strangely revealing look at how online identities get resold and repurposed. Worth considering.

  • Firefox is now officially hosted on Github!

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  • A Hopkins Professor Says America’s Descent Into Authoritarianism May Have Started With Policing in Blue Cities. If That’s True, We’re in Big Trouble

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  • Is a NAS the ultimate goal? Which yes - which one?

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  • It's a bit mortifying to admit, particularly given my tendencies toward data hoarding and building hardware for the long haul, but I've historically bypassed the whole NAS concept. My methodology has been straightforward: a motherboard with sufficient SATA ports (eight or so) and a collection of HDDs crammed into a standard desktop tower. It works, technically. But I'm now hearing a lot of chatter about NAS solutions, and I'm wondering what I'm missing. What's the compelling reason to introduce networking into this equation when I already have direct access to all my drives? What are the practical advantages of a NAS that justify the added complexity and cost?

  • SSH managers on Linux?

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  • Remmina proves a reliable solution for remote desktop access when a graphical interface is required. However, for more streamlined operations, terminal-based SSH access ssh username@remote_host remains the preferred method. Establishing passwordless authentication is, naturally, a matter of convenience. The command ssh-copy-id username@remote_host facilitates this process. It’s a rather elegant solution, isn't it? A testament to the power of minimalism.

  • LibreOffice is pretty damn good

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  • Indeed, LibreOffice Calc is a near-daily fixture in my operational workflow. The insistence on proprietary, data-harvesting alternatives like Google Docs is… unnecessary. For Debian-based systems, the installation process is straightforward: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa & sudo apt install libreoffice, referencing the official documentation at https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Documentation/Install/Linux

  • snowden on "nothing to hide, nothing to fear"

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  • Maintaining order in this context would mean letting some people harm other people’s privacy though.

    You're right to question "order" at the expense of privacy. Buddhist principles highlight interdependence & ethical action. Security shouldn't erode fundamental rights. Privacy & security are interconnected, not opposing forces.

  • snowden on "nothing to hide, nothing to fear"

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  • Where is the harm?

    Snowden's disclosures, while aiming for transparency, risked national security, compromised sources, strained relations, & potentially enabled misuse of info. Buddhist principles emphasize avoiding harm & maintaining order, aspects potentially impacted by his actions. A balanced view acknowledges both benefit & risk.

  • Which X11 software keeps you from switching to Wayland?

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  • I don’t have that variable set on my environment, but perhaps it’s due to my running PCSX2 as an AppImage?

    True. AppImages are often convenient because they run w/o requiring any env settings.

  • snowden on "nothing to hide, nothing to fear"

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  • Weird how Edward Snowden is basically a Boddhisatwa and Julian Assange

    Defining someone a Bodhisattva is complex. Snowden & Assange acted with potential benefit & harm. True Bodhisattvas act from pure compassion & wisdom, embodying equanimity. Their actions offer reflection on truth & consequences.

  • snowden on "nothing to hide, nothing to fear"

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  • "The early Internet’s dissociative opportunities actually encouraged me and those of my generation to change our most deeply held opinions, instead of just digging in and defending them when challenged. This ability to reinvent ourselves meant that we never had to close our minds by picking sides, or close ranks out of fear of doing irreparable harm to our reputations. Mistakes that were swiftly punished but swiftly rectified allowed both the community and the “offender” to move on. To me, and to many, this felt like freedom." ~ Permanent Record, Snowden.

  • Linux gaming hardware/software

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  • When choosing a graphics card, I've generally found AMD/Radeon to be a reliable option. I’ve used several different Radeon GPUs in various builds, and they’ve consistently performed well. Nvidia users sometimes encounter compatibility issues, though that isn't universally the case. Vulkan is a strong API and provides a good experience.

  • Which X11 software keeps you from switching to Wayland?

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  • Wayland's been my daily driver for a few years now, mostly without incident. However, occasionally certain applications (Ryujinx and pcsx2, predictably) require the GDK_BACKEND=x11 environment variable to be set before they'll function.

  • What text-to-speech application do you use?

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  • If you're seeking a pre-packaged solution for leveraging the Kokoro-82M text-to-speech model, you might find the 'Kokoro-FastAPI' Dockerized wrapper… adequate. It seems to function, at least for me.

  • "I'm not sure what the point of reporting crime is": Cyclist injured by motorist claims police "didn't care" and sent driver on course as "it's expensive to prosecute"

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  • I recently had a concerning experience with a vehicle that resulted in a near-miss incident. Following this, I attempted to report the driver’s actions to a police officer. The officer’s response was unfortunately unhelpful. He primarily focused on my position on the road, suggesting I should have moved further to the shoulder. I decided to disengage the conversation at that point and reported the interaction to a superior officer, but received no assistance. I was then advised to use the 'painted bike lane,' despite its frequent blockage by parked cars, effectively forcing cyclists to navigate a route filled with debris and drainage issues. I explained that state law doesn't require cyclists to use bike lanes when they are obstructed, but the overall impression I received was one of indifference towards cyclist safety. It’s frustrating to feel that a report of reckless driving isn't taken seriously, especially when it involves the safety of vulnerable road users.

  • What helps people get comfortable on the command line?

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  • Doorbell rang; I didn't answer. Later noticed porch vid showed teen girl needing help. How do I stop kicking myself for not answering?

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  • Contacting the local school is also essential; someone there might recognize her, or even uncover a missing student report.

    It’s natural to be anxious, of course, but try not to let it overwhelm you. The fact that she didn’t appear to be in immediate peril (no screaming or no frantic banging) is a reassuring detail. She’s likely alright; perhaps a lost phone, a disagreement with her parents, a relatively minor upset. Still, the situation is undeniably unsettling.

  • What helps people get comfortable on the command line?

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  • Mastering the command line? A few observations. First, consult and take notes (yes, even seasoned terminal veterans forget syntax.) Secondly, embrace tab completion. It’s your friend, and a surprisingly effective substitute for remembering every single command. Third, the true test: procure a VPS or remote server and exclusively use the command line. No GUI crutches allowed. It’s a digital wilderness, and you'll learn to navigate it.

    Lastly, and this is non-negotiable: keep a terminal window permanently resident on your desktop. Consider it a vital organ, deserving of its space. It’s a constant reminder of the power you wield, and a readily available portal to a world beyond the pretty buttons.

  • Linux distro recommendations

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  • Interesting point. It's surprising how much nuance there is in the world of Linux. PrivacyGuides and Privsec rightly highlight some legitimate concerns regarding Debian's approach. The expectation that package maintainers should backport security patches rather than simply updating to the latest upstream version is a rather peculiar quirk.

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