Posts by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
(DIR) Post #B2j3D8GCJfOl1a0lMG by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-27T23:35:07.870927Z
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Anybody use Frigate NVR (network video recorder) ? Any tips or gotchas? Hardware recommendations for "server"? Is the co-processor hardware necessary or just a "nice to have"? https://frigate.video/#frigate #nvr #selfhost #video
(DIR) Post #B2nOXNcBoRmk6jdLYO by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-30T01:52:12.551754Z
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Do you know if there is a #German competitor or alternative to #framework laptops ?
(DIR) Post #B2nZHJzUcP25jK4x5U by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-30T03:53:16.056986Z
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What do you find most different between your old monitor and the new ones? What do you like most about the change?
(DIR) Post #B2rB9O3hzOTTlKZet6 by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T21:41:13.518976Z
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"Do not immediately attribute to malice that which can be attributed to stupidity." is what comes to my mind on this topic. It's not that people immediately look to do harmful things, often it is that they have a very difficult time even thinking about how to make change between two currencies for a morally good transaction.
(DIR) Post #B2rBvvQnDNppAHW57g by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T21:50:35.627848Z
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So the herd is avoiding long term thinking that could have lasting benefits and instead going for short term gain and shiny objects. Can we blame them too much for that? This is one of the reasons why I no longer hold much hope for crypto-currencies to be generally adopted unless market circumstances absolutely force it (central bank completely collapse, while still having usable internet for crypto-currency transactions). I think things like Bitcoin (as digital cash) and Monero have incredible potential and promise... but people are extremely unlikely to actually use them. #cypherpunk
(DIR) Post #B2rDM2bfG9YAtzcP1U by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T22:06:30.293766Z
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Crypto-currencies not being backed by anything physical solves the problem of seizure. Bitcoin's design may have taken that into account, due to the timing of the Liberty Dollar raid and seizure being just a few years before. Yeah, so with that threat of force are people dumb to avoid alternatives to the dollar? Maybe the incentives still don't add up well enough for regular people to seek alternatives to the dollar. It is a hard problem. The dollar currency problem is destroying the viability of most "middle class" American families, but switching to an alternative is nearly impossible for most people to consider. #economics #dollar #crypto #cypherpunk #gold #liberty
(DIR) Post #B2rDyquefcLNvd0Xey by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T22:13:33.208350Z
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I watched the video and I mostly agree with your assessment... However, I do want to consider the concept he presented about solar panels being a durable lasting asset. They could possibly be a way to build resiliency into a property or homestead if the energy projections are correct.
(DIR) Post #B2rE79yLguIpMDhGPw by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T22:15:03.687140Z
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Yes, I was also thinking about the Goldback. Seems to be the same type of concept, reborn at a later time. #gold #goldback
(DIR) Post #B2rEiWCG1ZYT0214dc by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-01-31T22:21:47.932566Z
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I agree that it is probably a terrible idea to install solar panels on your home's roof (potential damage to roof, hard to service, et cetera). However, if you have enough land or the side of a deck, maybe solar panels would be a good idea. #solar #energy #resilience
(DIR) Post #B2x6sWqCqlZ7D0iwr2 by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-03T18:21:27.948554Z
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I still won't have to say this, as I use a Voice Over IP provider from my laptop and mobile hotspot for calls and texts. I can use my desktop computers at home and work, too. I am not tied to a single device. I have zero stress about losing or damaging "my phone". My every move is NOT tracked by "Smart Phone" apps. Follow me for me privacy and tech tips. #retro #privacy #tech
(DIR) Post #B2xANdHvEJQq2lD8ls by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-03T19:01:30.254328Z
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No, that was a different Jewish scammer.
(DIR) Post #B2xUiRWGBA9Ahx7Mps by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-03T22:49:20.776322Z
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"There are many architectures that NetBSD supports where Rust is not available. This is probably the most important argument against Rust."https://bentsukun.ch/posts/netbsd-rust-kernel/#rust #netbsdRT: https://bsd.network/users/jaypatelani/statuses/116004550797346180
(DIR) Post #B2xX8LIS8ZR0qW8Ze4 by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-03T23:16:27.877170Z
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Looks great. I hope it comes to market and lives up to the promise of being repairable. #MadeInUSA #RightToRepairRT: https://noauthority.social/users/moshguy/statuses/116009149001515541
(DIR) Post #B2xbArcLL8BhU0tm1w by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-04T00:01:41.871609Z
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I can see that. Though the phrase to describe that may have been "I lost my phone privileges".Though the word "privileges" was more likely to be used by your parents than you.
(DIR) Post #B2xeAmoHVtsYR48ZUG by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-04T00:35:19.406871Z
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Can be used with any internet connection, so even if I lose my wifi hotspot or it stops working, I can just connect another way (on someone else's wifi while I am out). When I am in my office or home, I use the wired ISP, which is fast and reliable.
(DIR) Post #B2xkFmqFQFsDhspBg0 by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-04T01:43:25.729331Z
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Tried to update my Nextcloud instance. It got stuck multiple times, but looked like it would go through with refreshing the update page. However, finally got to this page and it does not look like it is going away. Will have to dig through the logs and see if I can find a solution to revert or push forward. #nextcloud
(DIR) Post #B2xkXUIX6fJjPHUlZA by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-04T01:46:37.898152Z
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I do a monthly computer giveaway for my business. Had a very pleasant phone conversation with this month's winner. He's an older retired guy. Former business owner. He was sick of Windows and started using Linux on his own a couple years ago. So the computer I will be getting to him will have Linux on it (though he may erase and install his own). He prefers Linux Mint, but wants to try Zorin.#Linux #business #LinuxMint #zorinOS
(DIR) Post #B2zk55NWYGbmKPCrnU by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-05T00:50:17.133411Z
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Got this issue fixed. I did have to use the command line to push it through. Then there was even one more update after that. I appreciate all your comments, suggestions and tips!#nextcloudRT: https://social.retroedge.tech/objects/67e29946-4c93-4be3-9d60-c41cfe65bf46
(DIR) Post #B3220fC09funRlmHUe by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-06T03:20:28.237977Z
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"Codes of conduct are, in all likelihood, useless at best. A simple rule such as "treat each other well" can't hurt, but beyond that, the only path to fostering good communities is leading through example."quote found near the end of quoted post by @taylanRT: https://fedi.feministwiki.org/objects/87e5e42e-724c-4dc1-9314-583f83adf6ac
(DIR) Post #B39PT9g04IOF9S5FdQ by matthew@social.retroedge.tech
2026-02-09T16:46:38.658411Z
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Yeah, I hope a bunch of people just stop using Discord due to this. #privacy #discordRT: https://shitposter.world/objects/4a734aa5-1cdb-40ad-a0f5-6677fc83313b