As a science fiction writer, I am professionally irritated by a lot of sf movies. Not only do those writers get paid a lot more than I do, they insist on including things like "self-destruct" buttons on the bridges of their starships.
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I'm looking for advice on how to get started with a NAS, probably Synology since it's beginner friendly and often well recommended. I'm thinking of a 2 bay case with 2x4TB HDDs in RAID1 setup. What do I have to look out for in a device to get the best bang for my bucks?...
#writingwonders
This month I am going to focus on a #fantasyseries of books I began a long time ago that I call my Threads Series that I want to return to and decide whether I should #self-publish.
kennt jemand eine Web-Software, mit der man Gutscheine verwalten kann? Das ganze soll idealerweise OpenSource, für Linux und zum selber Hosten sein. Wenn die Software ein paar Euros (50 .. 100 €) kostet, ist das aber vermutlich auch ok.
Kunde soll per Webformular Gutscheine kaufen, bezahlen, ausdrucken und verschenken können. Der Beschenkte kommt, löst den Gutschein ein und das Personal kann den Gutschein prüfen und damit entwerten.
So mal ganz grob, wie ich mir das Prinzip vorstelle.
Weiß da einer von euch was oder kennt jemanden, der was wissen könnte?
No, I don't think we would have #Perl in our web browsers (and possibly everywhere else). But #JavaScript might have started less #Self-ish and a little more Perl-ish.
Amazon shut off a man’s smart home devices for a week after a delivery driver falsely accused the customer of hurling a racist slur via a doorbell intercom, the tech giant confirmed Thursday....
The social norm is constructed: not naturally occurring but created by the society in which it is found.
Hence there are no actions which in themselves are inherently #abnormal or universally condemned by all societies at all times. Deviance is thus situational and contextual.
If you are running your own #Mastodon server, perhaps as a trial, and you decide to kill it, can you do one quick tidy up command before you pull the plug?
On the command line: tootctl self-destruct
This will notify the #fediverse that your server is on the way out. Otherwise, servers may try for days to communicate with you.
What #self-hosted alternatives do you have for #Discord CLIENTS? (not alternatives to discord, but how to consume discord channels/servers without their overloaded client)
Everyone said tech was such an awful place to put your money, I stay the course, and now this morning on Bloomberg I see that, remarkably (he!), tech is way up year to date and nigh-everything else is down. Gotta love to see it! 😀💸
PHOENIX (AP) — The backup Uber driver for a self-driving vehicle that killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in 2018 pleaded guilty Friday to endangerment in the first fatal collision involving a fully autonomous car.
I just bought a "new" homelab server and am considering adding in some used/refurbished NVIDIA Tesla K80s. They have 24 GB of VRAM and tons of compute power for very cheap if you get them used....
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Delve into the mind of the author as he uncovers the hidden world of boredom and burnout. In 'Bored No More,' Aly Mohsen takes you on a thought-provoking journey, sharing his personal experiences and profound insights into the enigmatic realm of boredom. Prepare to be enlightened and entertained as he demystifies this universal...
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"I" am a self-aware, singular, unique point of self-referential consciousness. But you, and everyone else in the world are also our own "I". We are all an "I".
And while we are all different, in circumstances, history, etc... we are all the same "I". The self that asks.
In that sense, "I" really is plural, all of us.
"I" are both rich and poor, healthy and sick, in wars and in peace, all over the world.
The answer to "What if I were <blank> instead?" Is, "I/we already are."
New #introduction post! I am a chill person just looking for a void to scream into and engage in an occasional conversation with random strangers. I have one too many profiles, but I'll put those in a different post and pin it. I'm #Black, #Transmasculine#Genderqueer, and #Queer. I'm a #Self-published #author. A huge #MusicLover. I'm serious I will listen to anything. I occasionally delve into #politics but it's most vague posts, and #USPol since I'm in the US. Feel free to say hi!
Beginner looking for NAS advice
I'm looking for advice on how to get started with a NAS, probably Synology since it's beginner friendly and often well recommended. I'm thinking of a 2 bay case with 2x4TB HDDs in RAID1 setup. What do I have to look out for in a device to get the best bang for my bucks?...
Amazon shuts down customer’s smart home devices after delivery driver’s false racism claim (nypost.com)
Amazon shut off a man’s smart home devices for a week after a delivery driver falsely accused the customer of hurling a racist slur via a doorbell intercom, the tech giant confirmed Thursday....
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The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment (apnews.com)
PHOENIX (AP) — The backup Uber driver for a self-driving vehicle that killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in 2018 pleaded guilty Friday to endangerment in the first fatal collision involving a fully autonomous car.
Advice Wanted - Homelab with Industrial GPUs
I just bought a "new" homelab server and am considering adding in some used/refurbished NVIDIA Tesla K80s. They have 24 GB of VRAM and tons of compute power for very cheap if you get them used....
Positive Vibes Journal (www.amazon.com)
Immerse yourself in a transformative journaling experience that goes beyond the ordinary. 📖 This journal is your passport to a life filled with positivity, intentionality, and the joy of self-discovery....
Unlocking the Secrets of Boredom in 'Bored No More' by Aly Mohsen
Delve into the mind of the author as he uncovers the hidden world of boredom and burnout. In 'Bored No More,' Aly Mohsen takes you on a thought-provoking journey, sharing his personal experiences and profound insights into the enigmatic realm of boredom. Prepare to be enlightened and entertained as he demystifies this universal...
#AttackAnxiety: Winning The Fight (www.amazon.com)
Are stress and anxiety becoming unwelcome companions in your daily life? Feel like you're losing the battle against anxiety, unsure of how to regain control? "Attack Anxiety: Winning The Fight" is not just a book; it's your ally in the war against anxiety. Don Womble, the author, shares his personal journey, seamlessly weaving...
A GUIDE TO THE NEW ECONOMIC CITIZENSHIP: EASING ECON-ANGST (www.amazon.com)
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