RiderExMachina

joined 3 years ago
[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago (9 children)
[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Final Final Project

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)
  1. People with Linux installations tend to have Linux LiveUSBs already created, so finding one is faster. Most people don't keep Windows installations handy, so it takes a while to locate the Media Creator online, download the file, and begin the process

  2. Or if you are someone like me, who keeps an older build of Windows 10 on a flashdrive, the updates require multiple restarts, before being able to install the Feature Updates. Maybe 8 hours is a stretch, but it certainly feels like it

  3. It's possible to do separate %userprofile% drives, sure, but it feels clunky and can't be done during install like you can with Linux

It's funny you talk about people making shit up when my post is slight satire in response to the pure satire meme. Maybe you should talk to OP instead.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (6 children)

Windows breaks:

  1. find a Windows installation Disc or USB (1 hour)
  2. backup files from broken installation (2 hours)
  3. Install windows (15 minutes)
  4. Install Windows updates (8 hours) 4a. Debloat/Decrapify Windows (30 minutes)
  5. Restore backed up files (2 hours)
  6. Find and install previously installed programs (??? Years)
  7. Try to remember accounts and special settings for special previously installed programs (3 hours)

Done in 16 hours

Linux Breaks

  1. Find Linux Live USB (5 minutes)
  2. Reinstall Linux (10 minutes)
  3. Install updates (20 minutes)
  4. Reinstall previously installed programs (5 minutes)

Done in <1 hour and spend the rest of the weekend playing Elden Ring

Separate /home partitions are a godsend.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

when i'm severely overwhelmed, i skip goalsetting entirely

This is part of the reason why I had work timer as the first tool: it's the easiest, lowest bar to entry, and 15 minutes of half-assed chore is better than procrastinating.

Using goblin tools is a great idea, I'll have to try that myself, thank you!

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 months ago (4 children)

No one talks about how many tasks make up something like "clean the kitchen" and it can be overwhelming for us neurodivergents, especially since most of the stuff that needs cleaned up is left out might not even have a home, and so you might have to do that as well.

Here are a few things that have helped me out

  1. Work Timers

Work timers, even if they're only for 10-20 minutes, allow you to get in, do at least a little bit of work, and then have a break period. But set a break timer, too for 5-15 minutes. If there's nothing to interrupt your break, you've more likely to procrastinate and get distracted.

  1. Realistic goals

This can work well with the timer. Ask yourself what tasks you can get done in 10-20 minutes. Maybe it's just laundry, the dishes, or sweeping, or maybe it's all three. But start small and build on more afyerwards until your break.

  1. Work buddy

Having a friend, family member, or significant other do the tasks with you can help you feel motivated by using something called Body Doubling. Essentially, if you see someone else doing chores, you are more likely to also do chores.

  1. "Add" Interest

If you don't have someone available, listening to YouTube, audio books, or podcasts can also help, as most of the time we don't want to do regular activities because they're not interesting. By listening to something in the background, you're stimulating your brain with information while also getting something done.

What strategies have other Lemmings come up with?

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

Across was good, I just dock it half a point because there's no moment like the What's Up Danger leap of faith from Into.

IMO Into is probably a 9/10 and Across is just below at an 8.5

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I swear to god Sony, if you don't release this film, I'll never buy a PS5 or a PS6.

Across wasn't even as good as Into, but the series still deserves a cohesive end.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 15 points 3 months ago

IMO, blurring a house in Street View could lead to the Streisand effect, especially when 99% of all other property is unblurred.

If you want to remain private, in the case of Street View, your best bet is to keep it as inconspicuous as possible, otherwise people will start looking closer and ask questions; the exact opposite of what you want, even if you have nothing to hide.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 37 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Seems like 2 was the asshole here. 1 was waiting for 3, and 2 likely wasn't paying attention.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

Dang.

Pop is nice when it works correctly, but I usually have fewer issues with Kubuntu. If you're still not able to get it going, I'd recommend going the Kubuntu route for a potentially easier time.

 

I'm not entirely sure some of these are a great idea, but what do y'all think?

 

I have a solar panel from a cheap Walmart device I tore down. Hooking it to a Multi-Meter shows it's about 2.25V (probably supposed to be 2.5V but runs a little low?).

What's something useful I can do with it?

 
 

Doug "quickly" goes through his 13, tongue-in-cheek ways to kill a community. IMO it's a great companion piece to Strong Towns and makes for a great discussion piece with other community members.

 
 

Take the smallest pilot hole drillbit you have (1/16" or 1mm) and drill 5-8 holes in the bottom of your trash can. This not only allows the air to escape as the bag fills up, but also makes it easier to remove the trash bag later.

I've done this with two trash cans now and recommend it to everyone.

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