Roasting and brewing the best coffee I possibly can.
Installing open source operating systems or firmware on every device I can.
Roasting and brewing the best coffee I possibly can.
Installing open source operating systems or firmware on every device I can.
Any reference to "common sense", which really means "what I believe". Violating it is used as a universal rebuttal for any intellectually sophisticated argument.
My wife is having cardiac surgery right now, I am staying at a hotel near the hospital, working remotely, trying to keep busy and not think about it too much.
I did, recently, with a couple of high school buddies.
One, I left a voice mail, they never returned the call.
The other, I got in contact, I went to visit them, we had some drinks, dinner, chatted a lot, it was great. We have continued to be in contact since.
Overall, I'd say it was absolutely worth it.
I do. I do it every day, at a public gym/pool. It was originally a way to maintain or regain "ability" (don't call it "fitness", I'm still old and fat). After a while, you start feeling better, and some time after that, start noticing things are getting worse if you don't do it.
For me, doing something fun, out of the house with others, helps a lot. Spin class, circuit training, water aerobics, having others around doing the same thing is motivating. I worked with a trainer for a while, they helped come up with things I like, for example, one of my favorites is tossing a medicine ball. Don't ask me why, but I like that.
If you don't enjoy it, try something else.
Tor. A serious study of as many .onion sites as I could find. There are many reasons why people want to be anonymous. I don't know why, I just felt compelled to look at the edges of humanity.
I went on a vacation trip last week. We took the ferry fron Connecticut to Long Island, rode our bikes from Orient Point to the Hamptons, took the train to New York City, hung out in Brooklyn for 4 days. No car the whole way. It was awesome. Brooklyn is super cool, biking in NYC is the best way to enjoy the city. I am full of ideas for the next trip.
A 1980 MGB.
The fuel gauge was only loosely related to the fuel level, I ran out repeatedly before learning to use the odometer instead.
The dashboard switches would sometimes disintegrate, springs fly out, when you flipped them.
The electric radiator fan was controlled by a relay that melted if the fan ran too much, and the engine would overheat. I lived in Arizona at the time.
The brake system totally failed in traffic and I had to stop from 40 MPH using the emergency brake. I think that was the most scared I have ever been in a car.
The supposed catalytic converter was an empty shell (I bought the car used, I did not do this) so once a year I would take it to the mechanic, who would tune it to pass emissions, get it tested, and immediately take it back to the mechanic to make it drivable again. The statute of limitations has run out so I can admit that.
Finally, the water pump failed in an incontinent way when I tried to sell it, the buyer had second thoughts after that and I had to fix it and start over selling.
It was cute, cheap, and drove well, but a creation of Hell.
One can only hope for a long and brutal fight, much damage. Mutual annihilation would be great. Pass the popcorn.
Back home now, all seems OK 🫰 Thanks...
Pushing a tricycle around the yard. It was too big for me to ride. About 3 years old. I know it's my real memory because it's very sensory, the grass was tall and tickled my legs, and the trike was rusty and squeaked. It feels slightly alien, I can't quite understand 3 year old me.
Yes, I'm one too. That's why I am here. The channels are generally relevant to me, and I can communicate with people, and not disappear in the mob, or deal constantly with low effort smart ass comments, trolls and bots.
What is it that you want to win? http://web.archive.org/web/20230707004346/https://ploum.net/2023-07-06-stop-trying-to-make-social-networks-succeed.html
Two screens. One is dedicated to the IDE, the other is everything else: browser, mail and chat clients, docs, maybe another IDE with a REPL to play with stuff.
I find I need a large code window. I know devs that use a 4K monitor the same way, but I don't have one.
Gene Cafe roaster, Hario hand grinder and brewer. I usually do pour over, I do own a French press. If I want espresso, I'll go out for it.
You can, BTW, enable systemd on MX, no problems. I do. It's a good distro besides that.
Red sports cars and sex with younger people are traditional...
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Ask one what's their favorite flashed device...
I didn't used to be a breakfast person either, but I've been trying to move my food intake earlier in the day, it's supposed to be healthier. So, one of: plain yogurt with honey and fruit, one scrambled egg in an omelette with Parmesan cheese, or a bagel with butter. Almost always vegetable juice, and a multivitamin. Always always 2 cups of coffee. Depends on what's around and I feel like.
Both! I have traveled internationally and always try to learn enough of the local language to at least show some respect for people's cultures. If I were to pursue an advanced degree and didn't care about money, it would be in linguistics. I also use or have used a lot of computer languages, so maybe that's it, it's not just programming, it's collecting more ways to express yourself.
I have had one for 2 years or so, have about 1000 miles on it. It is the best possession I've ever had. I have cycled all my life, but getting older and out of shape, was doing it less. I ride much more now, and plan trips around cycling that I would not before.
The great thing is that you can adjust the pedal assist level to suit what you want. For utilitarian trips, commuting to work or picking something up across town, you can turn up the power and go fast with less effort. If you want exercise, turn it down and work out.
I would get (I got) a good brand bike from an established shop. The ebike needs more specialized maintenance. Even if you are a decent bicycle mechanic, you are probably going to want someone who knows how to work on it. I have had no problems with mine, but I have had it professionally maintained.
I don't necessarily agree with everything they say either, but I do believe that diversity is good, and big, opaque media run for financial gain are not my personal favorites.
All of the above. Depends. Speakers for when I want to share with others, or no one else will be disturbed. Noise canceling headphones when I want to isolate myself from the surroundings. Ear buds when I want to be portable.
One can hope for a barroom free for all, much damage all around.
OMG this is awesome, thank you. Except it's going to consume way too much of my life noiw
Drug dealers, arms dealers, hit men, conspiracy theorists with apparent mental health issues, child porn. I was at least somewhat amused until the last, then it was like, "Yeah no, I'm done with this" All you need is a copy of TAILS.
Like this? https://youtu.be/FQMbXvn2RNI
I use MX, and it's very good, but technically it's based on Debian.
Only on a VM. Like a lot of less common OSs, drivers are a problem.
I did. It was perfectly fine, got a new condition, slightly older model phone for about half price. Unlocked.
Specifically, good things on the World Wide Web: research. The amount of good information available is incredible, compared with pre-Internet times. Weather forecasts, what the space telescope is looking at, what's happening in other parts of the world places in their own voice.
Sure, there is misinformation as well, and some people will cast doubt on anything they don't like or try to drown it out, but get past that, and this is a golden age of knowledge.