Posts by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
(DIR) Post #AQEXhfX135LIbmjpLc by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2022-12-03T15:18:00Z
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I'm hoping to get our toddler a Duplo train set for Christmas. In the hopes of reducing waste (and maybe saving a few bucks), I search Ebay. The results are almost all more expensive than retail (especially including shipping).Is Ebay just a trap for people who don't think to price-shop?
(DIR) Post #ASIvhhnDR3MN6PGQMq by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-03T13:52:57Z
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@kairyssdal can't wait for today's Make Me Smart ;-)
(DIR) Post #ASZepgbVTY3MKJDV56 by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-11T15:33:16Z
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Does anyone else's small child use pooping as an excuse to sing non-stop for 10 minutes?It must be the acoustics or something...
(DIR) Post #AShMxkYCRSRKyP2pqS by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-15T03:04:12Z
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@killyourfm great write up! https://blog.thunderbird.net/2023/02/thunderbird-115-supernova-preview-the-new-folder-pane/Looks like you made front page HN.https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34799221
(DIR) Post #ASijGi1kRMOQnaGsjY by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-15T21:40:07Z
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I think I've got the solution to my Linux Desktop Google Meet woes...Buy a tablet and just mount it on my desk somewhere.I've heard of a few other people doing it - but realistically, a $150 tablet will handle all of my video conferencing needs without issue. I do have a spare monitor, however - and I definitely could just buy a Chromebox or some other device with good hardware decoding support. But then I'd need an extra KB/Mouse etc.Anyone selling a 12" (or bigger) Tablet? :-)
(DIR) Post #ASmxpTR0rXtpfPOqDQ by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-18T01:37:49Z
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@killyourfm share more pics when you come back! Enjoy!!
(DIR) Post #ASspexsDiZuyCWMZyS by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-02-20T21:03:13Z
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Tea time?
(DIR) Post #ATHtKsukDcogtSHOaG by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-03-04T19:50:51Z
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Would you reach AI generated fiction? Do you think you would find it enjoyable?I've seen AI generated scenery and worlds (e.g. Minecraft seed-generated worlds) and found them to be fun to explore - even beautiful in some ways.I think the challenge with realizing that I'd enjoy AI generated fiction is that it challenges my own perception of my mind. Maybe I'm not as complex and intelligent as I'd like to think.However it happens, reducing my ego is for the best. :-)
(DIR) Post #ATbjn9QXT4yuxtOCQq by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-03-14T12:54:25Z
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Is it just me, or does the in-screen fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6a not work nearly as well as the ones we used to have on the back of our phones? It seems way more sensitive to when you have dry skin as well. 7/10 times I end up missing all 3 attempts and have to just enter my passcode.And that's with me having stored some version of my thumb twice! ;-)
(DIR) Post #ATgAgd31Jlq0JpNno8 by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-03-16T16:44:53Z
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I like to react to news stories about America with a quick fix (e.g. single action with large reward) to the political system. Today I was hearing a story about the EPA and it's funding woes, and this thought crossed my mind...By default, every American of voting age has a vote worth one point. Those who are between the age of 25 and 35 have a vote worth two points, 35 to 45 is worth four points, and 45 to 55 is worth two points.Voting would at least care about the future a bit more. :-)
(DIR) Post #AU7Vhx9KH3vmN8AxgO by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-03-29T21:21:56Z
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@killyourfm came for the drumming, stayed for the fosdem shirt. :-)Looks and sounds good to me - and that's excellent for only drumming for one week!
(DIR) Post #AVJUHU43bcpxeNPbZA by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-05-04T13:55:20Z
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@Mundon No way! The true true believers know the date is May 19: release date of the best star wars film, The Phantom Menace.
(DIR) Post #AVXvKzg2Qgaq6ant8y by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-05-11T13:05:38Z
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@killyourfm yes! Excited to listen!
(DIR) Post #AVXvRURmwJeNH6EhNo by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-05-11T13:06:46Z
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@killyourfm yes! Excited to listen to the Thunderbird podcast too!
(DIR) Post #AVpo2qGIEG3bLr3XTU by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-05-20T02:36:50Z
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Anyone else moving money to less risky funds ahead of June 1?
(DIR) Post #AWS4UhmeziMH54idKC by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-06-07T15:07:02Z
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On Linux - my Intel Graphics laptop just slams to a halt whenever I'm trying to do the following:- Participate in a Google Meet (with any number of participants)- Run a few docker images- Run a few browsers / electron appsI'm quickly growing tired of trying to make this 28W TDP i7-1165G7 work for me.I have a nagging suspicion (totally subjective) that the issue gets even worse when I dock my laptop and have it driving two 2560x1600 monitors.Any of you on Linux seeing something similar?
(DIR) Post #AWS4UiqF3sokMTP0Xw by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-06-07T15:08:15Z
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I'm mostly ready to throw in the towel on both 28W TDP CPUs as an effective work-station CPU, and also ready to drop the charade that Intel Graphics is up to the task of driving large displays and handling any sort of video decoding.I don't know what the state of AMD on Linux is right now, but I'm willing to bet money that a mid-range AMD graphics card would instantly make me more productive.
(DIR) Post #AWu6PRIhejEviDCe0m by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-06-21T03:45:26Z
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@killyourfm Moving back to the US? Why are you leaving?!
(DIR) Post #AXjKgjLyEC9zUAWu24 by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-07-15T14:20:56Z
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Anyone have good backup strategies for local servers (think, Mac mini or other SFF) with a single disk? My "meh, that'll work" solution would be an SSD attached via USB.I figured combining that with borg backup (https://www.borgbackup.org/) would be sufficient, but I'd love any suggestions or to hear how others are doing this.
(DIR) Post #AYEqKvVO3zQzkvqbjM by funnylookinhat@fosstodon.org
2023-07-31T01:46:22Z
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@killyourfm I've really enjoyed the songs you've shared! I don't know much about recording, but I'm excited to see what you make next!