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What do you just want to go away? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
Of all places that don't have background music, public bathrooms seriously need it the most in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
How can I have better social interactions? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] 3 points 1 week ago

There have already been a lot of good tips here. That’s why I’d like to add one more thought that goes in a completely different direction: Your problem might indicate a strong autistic trait. Do some research, observe yourself to see if you notice any others, and have a professional evaluate you if your suspicions are confirmed.

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    "Owning hardware is wasteful": Slop Altman wants your RAM in the cloud where it can be rented back to you. in c/fuck_ai@lemmy.world
    [–] 36 points 1 week ago (4 children)

    That begs the question: what tool did dear Sam use to acquire his skills in the first place? Since at least one of his own computers certainly played a role in his career (and he couldn’t possibly have used it to its full capacity for decades) this attitude speaks volumes. Even though his own personal computing power helped him get to where he is now, he denies that same opportunity to everyone else. Fuck you, Sam.

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    Z (Bitmap Brothers, 1996) turned 30 this year. Anyone else still remember it? in c/rts@reddthat.com
    [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    I remember it fondly for the funny cutscenes and the game's difficulty. Even though I always liked RTS games, I was never good at them. I never passed Z's damn 16th level.

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    Beginner looking for advice on open-source NAS hardware and OS for self-hosting (lemmy.world)
     

    Hey everyone! I'm completely new to self-hosting, but I've become convinced of its benefits and would like to get started in the near future. I'm still trying to figure out which hardware and software would be the best fit for my needs, so I'd really appreciate some advice.

    What I'm looking for:

    • I live in the EU and want to move away from US-based and other non-EU cloud providers, which is one of the main reasons I'm interested in self-hosting.
    • I want to de-Google my digital life and replace services like Google Photos, Google Drive, and Google's contact and calendar syncing with self-hosted alternatives.
    • I'd like to automatically back up photos from my phone, sync files, contacts, and calendars, and access everything remotely.
    • I want to avoid proprietary operating systems and vendor-specific apps as much as reasonably possible, ideally relying on open-source software.
    • (Eventually, I'd also like to consider hosting my own email server, although I've heard that this comes with quite a few challenges. This isn't a priority for now.)
    • I don't want to become a Linux or server administration expert just to keep everything running.

    A little more context:

    • Users: Just two people.
    • Workload: Mainly file storage and syncing, photo backups and management, contacts, and calendars. No video editing, media transcoding, or other particularly demanding tasks.
    • Budget: Around €500–800 for the NAS itself, excluding storage drives.
    • Hardware preference: I'd prefer a compact, reasonably power-efficient, ready-made NAS rather than building a full PC, mostly due to limited space.
    • Technical experience: I've been building my own PCs for almost 30 years and consider myself an advanced Windows user. However, my last real Linux experience was with Ubuntu about 20 years ago.
    • Internet connection: 250/40 Mbps DSL with a public (dynamic) IPv4 address and a FRITZ!Box 7590 router, which supports WireGuard VPN.

    Here are my main questions:

    1. Which operating system would you recommend? I've been looking into TrueNAS Community Edition and OpenMediaVault, but I'm open to other suggestions. Ease of use, stability, and low maintenance are important to me.
    2. Would a prebuilt NAS be a good choice? I've been considering devices like the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus and TerraMaster F4-424 Pro. Can their proprietary operating systems be replaced with something open-source without losing important functionality, such as fan control, power management, or hardware monitoring? Are there particular models known to work especially well with TrueNAS or OpenMediaVault?
    3. How much hardware performance do I actually need? Given my relatively modest requirements, would something like an Intel N100 already be sufficient, or would it make sense to invest in a more powerful CPU and additional RAM for future flexibility?
    4. Which software stack would you recommend? I'm currently considering Nextcloud for files, contacts, and calendars, and possibly Immich for photos. I'd prefer solutions with reliable automatic syncing and open-source Android apps.
    5. What should I consider regarding backups and remote access? I'm planning to use WireGuard for remote access, but I'd be interested in recommendations for a simple, reliable backup strategy as well.

    I'm happy to learn new things and follow technical guides, but I'd prefer a system that doesn't require constant tinkering once it's set up.

    Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any suggestions or experiences you're willing to share!

    Punctuation! in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world
    [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago

    Is that why there seems to be hardly any punctuation left? I see this over and over again in the posted screenshots and comments here, and it drives me absolutely crazy. Punctuation serves a purpose, but most importantly, it makes the crap you ejaculate into the ether easier to read. This text was written by an autistic old man.

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    And bugs! in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world
    Movie details in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
    [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    They are not only on the news channel, but they always switch on the TV just in time to get the exact information they needed to hear at that specific moment. All while not tuning in in the middle of a sentence, just perfect timing from start to finish.

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    Pope Leo seems to be a nice bloke; yet he developed lung cancer. Other world leaders are killing people left & right, yet keep on living. How can this be explained, other than God doesn’t exist? in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
    [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    Of course I meant sadistic, you're right. I guess my coffee was bad.

    As for the rest of your answer, I don't understand why you show understanding toward a being that had every opportunity, and it explicitly chose to play a cosmic game that seems to serve no purpose other than its own amusement.

    But George Carlin said it best:

    Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever ’til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money!

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    • Pope Leo seems to be a nice bloke; yet he developed lung cancer. Other world leaders are killing people left & right, yet keep on living. How can this be explained, other than God doesn’t exist? in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
    Pope Leo seems to be a nice bloke; yet he developed lung cancer. Other world leaders are killing people left & right, yet keep on living. How can this be explained, other than God doesn’t exist? in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
    [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    This weighing of temporary suffering against eternal bliss is just another example of what a lousy game God is playing. He could have come up with something else - but he didn’t. That makes him, in any case, a huge masochistic asshole.

    And even if all of that were actually true, the question arises as to why anyone would ever regard such a being as the measure of all things, let alone worship it.

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    Mini Display as a Sensor Panel (lemmy.world)
     

    Hi everyone,

    I’m looking for a small display (no more than 9 cm tall, preferably widescreen) that I can place under my monitor. I’d like to use Rainmeter to display sensor data from my PC on it. It shouldn’t require any special software; ideally, Windows should simply recognize and treat it as an additional monitor. Ideally, the ports would be on the back of the screen. A stand would also be great. While there’s a pretty large selection on Amazon, some of it is really unhelpful, even if you comb through the reviews. Does anyone have any tips for me?

    Short version:

    • Preferably widescreen, but definitely no more than 9 cm tall
    • No software required for setup or operation
    • Recognized as a regular monitor
    • Ports on the back, if possible

    Thanks in advance for your help!

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    What personal dramas have you witnessed with/among your fellow players while gaming? (lemmy.world)
     

    One I will never forget was in SWTOR. I was the guild master of a pretty big guild.

    We had a young woman in the guild who was mute and whose microphone was always on mute in Teamspeak. After a few months, I noticed that her microphone was open one day. A good friend was with us when suddenly an unknown voice sounded in the channel. It was a guy's voice. Sighing and audibly shaken, he said he had to make a confession and get something off his chest. He said he was neither mute nor a woman and was struggling with serious mental health issues, but had decided to work on them. And setting the record straight was the first step. He knew that trust was now in tatters, apologized profusely, and left the TS server and the guild before my buddy or I could react. We were completely baffled, and it was the first time I had ever seen my buddy speechless. Unfortunately, the “ex-girl” didn't respond to any more PMs. Otherwise, I would have invited him back into the guild.

    What are your experiences?

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    Which grow box to buy? (lemmy.world)
     

    Hello all,

    I am about to become a gardener as well, but I am a blank slate. Since I live in an apartment in the city and without the possibility of using the garden (balcony is also not possible), I am toying with the idea of getting a decent and large indoor grow box.

    However, the offer is quite large and quite confusing. Does anyone have experience with these things? Which are particularly recommended? The price does not matter for now. I'm willing to pay decent money for it to have something neat and durable.

    Do you have any recommendations? What do I have to look out for?

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