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Ventoy source code contains some unknown BLOBs, still no word on the issue from the dev after months
  • I've had too many issues with Ventoy that I'd rather just use fedora media writer or balenaetcher for when that doesn't work. I mean honestly it's a bit gimmicky, even if it's a cool concept. I believe Glim and some other options exist too

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    AlternativeTo: a resource I wish I would have had when I started using Linux
  • I always thought this and all the other sites like it were just SEO bait. The quality of the alternatives is no better than random, though I guess you can discover software you didn't know existed. One example: I'm always looking for an alternative to Roon. Like Plex for music, plus you can add in tidal or qobuz, so you can essentially listen to anything on your own library, or the streaming services, from anywhere. It also has an incredible metadata system, letting you view for example, all the players on a jazz album, view bios of every one, and easily start to check out some new music that way. It's unbelievably flawed and poorly run though.

    What is alternativeto.net's suggestion as a replacement? Fucking VLC Media player. The only real contender is PlexAmp, or if you want something similar but only for classical music (and without self hosting your own library), there's idagio. results like that make me think it's totally useless

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    The best PKMS for projects, my review
  • Thanks! They've all evolved quite a bit. I've been on Logseq since I wrote this though I'm starting to feel its faults. The main being the syncing is somewhat laborious, and waiting to confirm that your device is synced can be super prohibitive to its use. It's a large friction point that makes popping it open to jot a note, to do, or other such thing a lot harder than it should be! Capacities is working to become offline-first. I liked it quite a bit when I first discovered it but it was online only and no mobile app. Now it's becoming a strong contender for my next move. Obsidian is also a lot more polished than when I last checked it out, and if you have a computer you can use to selfhost a couchdb instance, you can get lightning fast syncing for free. in the PKMS community we're spoiled for choice, but everything is missing one feature or other that we truly need 😂

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  • Capacities is now fully offline capable! A short comparison between capacities, anytype, obsidian and logseq

    I've liked Capacities a lot but never used it as my main PKMS because it was online only and didn't have a mobile app. They've been on a roll recently, adding a very polished mobile app, and now the latest update has added offline mode. I've tested on my cell phone by closing the app, turning off all radios, and opening again. It works like a charm! I then edited a note, closed the app, turned on my data and opened the app again and it handled it just as expected. very impressive!

    The mobile app needs some love though it is still pretty new. I would say Capacities and Anytype have similar app experiences, with Logseq and Obsidian being somewhat less refined.

    The syncing is also very fast - capacities takes about 4-5 seconds, while obsidian (with obsidian livesync and a selfhosted couchdb) takes 3-4, and anytype being just a touch faster usually being around 3 seconds to sync. Logseq gets a dishonorable mention here, often taking over 15 seconds to sync, and often requiring opening and closing the app the sync. between anytype, obsidian, and capacities, startup time is pretty good. logseq takes a dogs age to start up and then finish syncing. This could be because I have a larger graph with logseq, but I would say it's small-medium if anything.

    Capacities also has editable transclusion which is a prerequisite for me to check out a PKMS. it allows you to embed a note within another note and edit right there. Logseq has it built in but the implementation is very very clunky, especially on mobile. It takes up a lot of extra space. Obsidian doesn't have it out of the box, but the Make.md community plugin is unbelievably good! It's one of my favorite implementations of transclusion, and it works on mobile. I especially like that any link can be expanded to view its full content, just by clicking an arrow to the right of the link. you can also make full embeds as well. Capacities has really nice implementation of transclusion as well with one major caveat. embeds are not viewable on the mobile app! I probably will wait to switch over until this is addressed. Transclusion is unfortunately not supported on anytype at this time.

    This adds another polished app that fits 4 of my primary criteria for a PKMS: cross-platform, offline capable (full read and write), fast syncing under 30 seconds, and editable transclusion.

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  • Nah, this guy things pro palestinian protestors are anti-semites, and thinks andrew yang is a genius. maybe he's genuine but sounds like a grift, I mean he sells new age "how to feel happy" type books

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    Lefty Nemesis
    1. Anti capitalism is just anti capitalism. That's not a theory for how a society free from capitalism should work. Those theories will of course be diverse, and there will be disagreement.

    2. Divide and conquer works for detroying social movements, and is one of the ruling classes favorite weapons of class warfare. It's easy to get agitators to derail the conversation or movement as a whole. There are fundamental differences in what anti capitalists believe should be done and how power should be distributed. I don't believe all leftists think the same thing, but I believe that the vast majority of "leftist infighting" is just agitation by the ruling class.

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  • Clara Schumann - 3 Romances for piano Op. 11 (audio + sheet music)

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    I know this isn't strictly related to patient gaming, but I think it fits the ethos of this community and I can't think of a better choir to preach to.

    The director of Dragon's Dogma II made the following statement regarding limiting or removing fast travel

    >Just give it a try. Travel is boring? That's not true. It's only an issue because your game is boring. All you have to do is make travel fun

    I think this is fairly compelling. Though I will say, I don't think the answer is to limit fast travel. The real limitations developers should be placing should be on filler quests that have you traveling from point a to point b and then back with some slight pretext as to why you're doing so. It's not fast travel that's the issue so much as mission design and the manners in which the player is compelled to cross the game world.

    Metroidvanias are a great example of how to allow for fast travel while still making traveling around the game world compelling. The latest Metroid, Metroid Dread, was really fantastic in this aspect. You have this sense of progression and exploration even as you're backtracking.

    Would removing fast travel from Metroid Dread have made it any better? I don't think so. The inclusion of fast travel feels thematic. You have to work for it so it feels like an achievement to unlock. It augments the game.

    So in short, I agree with some of the sentiment expressed, with regards to lazy gameplay design being boring. I disagree with the opinion that fast travel necessarily is boring, or causes lazy desing.

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    store.minisforum.com Minisforum MS-01

    Intel® Core™ i9-13900H / Intel® Core™ i9-12900H GPU: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics ① 10Gbps SFP+ LAN ×2 ② 2.5Gbps RJ45 LAN ×2

    This looks like an amazing little box that can do almost anything. I'm wondering how people feel about the pricepoint

    $679 early bird

    $839 msrp

    I'd love to grab one to use as a router/firewall, plus run any homelabbing containers I have on my NAS.

    How's the value proposition stack up? Price looks great to me considering the cpu and connectivity it offers.

    Edit: Additional info

    serve the home sponsored video sponsored but still really really informative. There's a section near the end going through a tons of ideas of how to utilize the pci slot, including epanding nvme storage, external sas, extra networking etc. seems you can get over 40gb extra throughput from that port.

    Forum thread for pci slot compatibility

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    It's long but really, really good. If you only watch one part, watch the part about sports/private schools and acceptance into ivy leagues. Completely mind blowing

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    Joachim Raff - String Quartet No. 3, Op.136 (1866)

    Sharing another fantastic composition by Joachim Raff. Bartje Bartmans has been uploading his entire string quartets, and I believe there's quite a bit more music by him on the channel.

    I absolutely loved this right from the start. The texture and polyphony is just intoxicating right off the bat. Raff is highly underrated considering ingenuity of his works

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    Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings Op. 6 (1892)

    I've just discovered this work and it's immediately a favorite. I'm not really even that into string music.

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    Zemlinsky - String Quartet No. 1

    I just love the part starting at around 30 seconds where the strings kinda sound like they're whispering some sort of secret phrase. it's magical

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    Anybody else watch this channel? There's some good videos but I often get very liberal/ancap vibes from this dude. His section on Milei is really fucking weird. He craps harder on climate protesters than Milei. He seems like a Louis Rossman or Johnny Harris type youtuber that's only coincidentally aligned with leftists. Tell me I'm not crazy here.

    Also he like, shits on Hasanabi in his section on israel/gaza which is on its own some hard core radical centrist garbage. Am I crazy for seeing this dude as pretty reactionary/liberal?

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    🌟 Embracing Unconventional Wisdom 🌟

    Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋✨ Today, I want to share a life-changing revelation that took me on a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being. 🌈💡

    🍽️🔄 Turning the Tables: The Poop Epiphany 🔄🍽️

    One day, I stumbled upon an unconventional idea that challenged societal norms and tested my preconceived notions. 💭💥 Yes, you read that right – the benefits of embracing the nutrient-rich world of poop! 💩🌱

    🌍💚 A Sustainable Perspective 💚🌍

    It turns out, our waste can be a treasure trove of essential nutrients that, when processed correctly, can contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. 🌿🔄 By recycling organic matter, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also nourish the earth for generations to come. 🌎✨

    🤯 Mind-Body Connection 🤯

    As I delved deeper into this uncharted territory, I discovered the profound connection between our gut health and overall well-being. 🧠🔄 Did you know that some animal species engage in coprophagy as a natural means to replenish essential nutrients? 🦠🔄 Our bodies are truly remarkable in their ability to extract what's needed for optimal functioning. 🔄💪

    💪 Breaking the Taboos 💪

    While the idea might seem unconventional or even taboo, challenging societal norms often leads to groundbreaking discoveries. 💡✊ Let's open our minds to alternative perspectives and explore ways to live more harmoniously with the planet. 🌏🌱

    🚀 The Journey Continues 🚀

    This revelation has ignited a passion within me for sustainable living and holistic health. 🌟🌿 Together, let's push the boundaries, question the status quo, and embrace the potential for positive change. 🔄🌈

    Remember, innovation often springs from the most unexpected places. 💫🔄 Cheers to a future where we continue to learn, grow, and make a positive impact! 🌟🌍 #UnconventionalWisdom #SustainableLiving #HolisticHealth #Innovation

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    I've been making timelapses in Guadalajara for a couple years now. Glad to have a space to share them!

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    Trying to put isp router in bridge mode, very much in over my head

    Hi all,

    I thought it would be as simple as flicking a switch to change from router to bridge mode and plug in my own router, and that couldn't have been further from the truth :(

    My ISP provides a huawei hg8145v5. I ordered a static IP from them as well. They gave me full access to the router to be able to put it in bridge mode. The router I'd like to handle all actual routing is an asus zenwifi xd8.

    The setup I'm going for is ISP ONT/Router > Asus Zenwifi XD6 -> TrendNet 10g unmanaged switch -> NAS, PC, server

    So in the isp router, I set it to bridge mode and connected it to the wan port of the asus router, then connected LAN 1 of the asus router to my 10g switch. basically just inserting the asus router in the chain that had been working before.

    I had no internet at all. Strangely, the asus reports that the internet is connected, but the speed test on the qos section cannot connect whatsoever.

    I thought it might have something to do with the static IP, so I tried setting the static IP assigned to me to the WAN IP, used the same subnet mask the isp router had assigned, and set the isp router as the gateway. Same exact thing. Basically everything I tried resulted in either a "connected" status yet no internet, or a "disconnected" status.

    I'd really appreciate some help. I really though I'd just change the isp router to bridge mode and I'd be smooth sailing but I've basically blown up my network. Also for some reason, the windows network tab is not finding my NAS anymore. I can only connect by typing its local ip or mapping a drive, but I used to be able to go to the network in window explorer and my nas would show up there and I could just access everything I wanted that way. anyway, I'd appreciate any help. i've been at this for literally the entire day and am only now reaching out for help. Thanks!

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    OrgPad is an excellent mix of mindmap and pkms. It even has transclusion support. You can put an entire mindmap inside of a node within a mindmap 🤯

    orgpad.com The Universal Digital Whiteboard

    Get an idea, realize it, and present it to others. All in one tool.

    cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/8295637

    > Today I discovered a tool called OrgPad which has a lot of potential. Unlike all the major players in the mindmap space right now, each node isn't just a heading, but an actual piece of content, with a title. Each node can be expanded or collapsed so you can focus on what you want to while maintaining context. > > It's also got an amazing interface that's incredibly polished. > > I've also just discovered TheBrain, which is also a delightful mindmap tool, but the cost is prohibitive at around $20/month just to sync across devices, the interface isn't as slick as mindmeister or xmind, in fact it looks ancient. But it's very powerful and feels really good to use. It also has the benefit of making notes a first class object instead of a tiny icon on a node which the more popular mindmaps do. But the win goes to org mode for being superior in most ways, at a fraction of the cost. > > > >

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