WanderingInDigitalWorlds

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 18 days ago to linux

Seriously looking into Linux for my PC because Microsoft and their overzealous approach to AI is making me nervous as heck.

I'm going to settle on Ubuntu as my familiarity with that Linux distro is high enough; I do need to check for any major changes with CLI commands, reworking of OS features, and the like before switching over. I don't want any surprises.

Over the next few days, I will back-up anything I need in the future digitally.

#Linux #Microsoft #Ubuntu

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 17 days ago to linux

Ultimately, when I do purchase a Mac Mini, I have a safety net for being able to experiment with #Linux freely. It's easier to experiment when failure doesn't cause any significant issues in one's life. General anxiety is a struggle of mine, so doing sensible things to mitigate the intensity of anxiety helps me take chances I wouldn't risk ordinarily. The #Windows PC can become my Linux experiment, I can follow the documentation about Linux to increase my comfort levels with Linux.

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 28 days ago (edited 27 days ago) to Game

Playing Nier Automata while waiting upon the release of another #game…It’s a beautiful and frustrating experience thus far. I can overcome some of the challenges it presents, so I go into focus mode upon being challenged. If you ever come across my body, “A cursed child got killed at a blood-soaked battlefield.” is the death message you’d encounter. Surprisingly, I only die in encounters with multiple phases. In normal combat or boss fights…I survive!

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 23 days ago to ai

I am totally floored by the bold, drunk on LLM idea that Slack by Saleforce has right now: They want to compromise the privacy of customer data to train their implementation of an LLM.

This is beyond cursed because Salesforce has the audacity to make this scheme an opt-out instead of op-in to maximize the data accumulation.

I hope the uproar this will generate makes Slack step the hell back!

#Slack #AI #technews #enshittification

https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/trust/data-management/privacy-principles

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 5 days ago to random

Having sifted through my options between harder and easier, I will likely go with Proton Drive as that will allow me to combine costs into one service. It will save me money, and that makes me quite happy. I will still use a Microsoft account due to having an Xbox and password less login…

However, my reliance on them is greatly lessened. I will be less reliant on Google too, there are some accounts that are a pain in the ass to change. In 2024 that is untenable!

#Today

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 18 days ago to linux

Backed up all my important data but I need to go into BIOS and make sure the boot order is accurate otherwise it could cause issues for a Linux installation. Secondly, UEFI is turned off already because I was Linux curious and waiting for a good time to switch.

Most of my games are already Linux compatible but a chunk of them are not, SunnySide and Coral Island are rebuys on console. Xbox Series S and my Switch are going to help me access other gaming titles!

#Linux

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 17 days ago to linux

This morning, I talked myself out of installing #linux as I thought of all the scenarios which I would need Windows. It irked me quite a bit, Dual Booting is certainly an option; as I have invested a large chunk of my digital life on Windows, I would spend a lot of time on the Windows partition because so many programs are easier to run on that OS.

Investing in an iMac or Mac Mini would be a safer option. As I wouldn't be using Windows, I could keep access to my iPhone troubleshooting tools.

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 11 days ago to tmobile

I wonder if the small price hike that T-Mobile is trying to justify (smarmily) is going to help them pay for their next acquisition, a big chunk of US Cellular?! They already absorbed Mint Mobile like a greedy ooze; why the hell are they eating up US Cellular? Oh, that's right, it's capitalism at work and the government is sleeping on this shit as always.

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/28/t-mobile-us-cellular-deal?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#tmobile #news

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 12 days ago to random

ROFL People are testing my patience at work today, no surprise as it’s a holiday! Makes them extra inattentive and careless about things related to money or pumping gas. As I’ve had to be extra vigilant, I’m feeling ill because of anxiety building up. I will work tomorrow instead of taking a mental health day.

#today

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 14 days ago to cyberpunk

It's rare, but I potentially hit upon a fan-fiction scenario for my V character; another outcome for the merc who became a face in the crowd. The beauty of the #Cyberpunk universe that there is always something that can be pulled out of left field. Not sure if I want to write about it, but I did envision the scenario up to a point. It stems from a radical idea about certain Rogue AI wanting to walk amongst people...Associated with a Blackwall collective known as "The Midnight Beach".

#writing

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 6 days ago to ubuntu

Ran into my first issue with Ubuntu, GNOME Tweaks made my system act up on the X session but not Wayland…Of course, this issue happened just as I needed to be out the door!

However, on my way to work I figured out how to reset my mouse cursor to default. A CLI command while not logged in will correct my mouse issue. I will uninstall GNOME Tweaks as it doesn’t play well with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

#Ubuntu #Today

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 15 days ago to gaming

I completed Cyberpunk 2077, going with the ending that I believed suited my V. A star so bright, irreconcilable changed by The Relic. His life, forever altered by a miracle surgery to excise that unique shard; A face in the crowd, a former legendary merc fading into the past. He's learning to make peace with this, in Night City since his love basically abandoned him.

It's time to focus on another game, as Cyberpunk 2077 has been an interesting experience!

#Cyberpunk2077 #gaming

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 19 days ago to gaming

Hype, the new and final Apico update is out! 4.0 brings so much stuff to the game and it makes me excited to play. After beating Cyberpunk 2077, that is when I will hop into Apico for a bit! Even though the delayed Sunnyside is going to come out...My gaming plate is one again full.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1390190/view/4165344601318115405?l=english

#gaming #Apico #SaveTheBees

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 10 days ago to random

#WordWeavers 29 How would your MC handle finding a spider in their home?

Jumhaeg would analysis the spider to see if it was in his genetic repository for arachnids before deciding whether or not to absorb it for later replication.

Erebus would gently capture the wayward spider and return it to the outdoors because their home doesn't have good prey options.

Damian, who is terrified of creepy crawlies would kill it; keeping knowledge of the deed a secret otherwise Erebus would be sad.

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 11 days ago to gaming

Before work, I had Arthur rob a train with the bros and captured some bounties! While this was incredibly profitable, robbing trains will be a quest activity only. As it would be tricky to pull off well solo. Bounties are easier to capture and it helps me keep Arthur’s honor fairly high.

I upgraded my guns after getting this big payday; getting incredibly distracted due to random events out in the RDR2 world. One day, I’ll hunt small game for a quest. 🤣

#gaming #RDR2

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 18 days ago to ubuntu

Reading about Ubuntu and nvidia’s LLM development collaboration, it seems like none of the features will be forced on end users via software updates. It seems like an opt-in situation, for which I’m thankful. As Microsoft and other companies are going about LLM integration wrong. Forcing users to test unsafe software is a horrible strategy.

https://ubuntu.com/nvidia

#Ubuntu #LLM

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 7 days ago to gaming

ROFL Of course Sony would make PSN a requirement for their two PC ports, shooting themselves in the foot while running is so clever! A non-starter for me, I won't buy either game even if they decide to make it optional. Can't reward their foolishness.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/god-of-war-ragnarok-and-until-dawn-coming-to-steam-requires-playstation-network-account/

#gaming #Sony #Steam

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 13 days ago to gaming

At work thinking about what would make Red Dead Redemption 2 a better game. One of those things would be not restricting Manual Saves during missions! I always reach a point where I’m done in a mission but can’t leave until a mission is finished. It’s gotten to the point where I avoid missions which will interfere with my ability to save and quit; unless I am certain that I want to continue playing.

#RDR2 #Gaming

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 12 days ago to gaming

Today, before work I played more Red Dead Redemption 2! Arthur only got slain once because I’m getting used to the shooting mechanics, and reacting faster to enemies. Also, I found ammo that boosts my gun’s damage which makes it easier for me to defeat his foes. I even completed an objective using a cheeky tactic, it was a fun if harrowing encounter (the one which caused Arthur’s untimely demise). After work tonight, I’ll fish and hunt to earn more money. Got a big bounty to pay!

#gaming

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 18 days ago to linux

I did download both the latest Linux Mint Cinnamon and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS; While at work, I will decide which distro to install. Even though I weighted Ubuntu lower in my list, I’m drawn to it! Tonight, I will be making bootable drives using balenaEtcher.

#Linux #today

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 19 days ago to gaming

Before bed, I played Cyberpunk 2077, completing several gigs and side quests which were relatively easy! For a character whose dump stat is Cool (Stealth) without investment, I find it easy to stealth through areas.

Netrunning in this game is OP because that's mostly how I did this. I took over surveillance systems and fried a lot of gonks using System Collapse or Reboot Optics, and Memory Wipe. Thinning the herd and then sneaking about like a cyberfreak!

#Cyberpunk2077 #gaming

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 10 days ago to random

ROFL One awkward phone call to schedule an appointment is done (getting unnecessarily tongue-tied is a superpower of mine on the phone)! I used the web portal for the ID renewal appointment so that's taken care of without fuss or chaos.

Now I can enjoy the remainder of my first day off by playing Red Dead Redemption 2. It's going to be fun to play as a gruff, handsome cowboy for a few hours. 🤩

#today

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 9 days ago to random

#PennedPossibilities 330: How does your MC go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality?

Erebus, still not eighteen, does look at Damian a lot...Thinks a lot about his half-brother but doesn't act on it yet because of the mixed signals he gets all the time. His birthday will happen halfway through the story...

Damian, for his part, is the master of restraint and won't give away any of his feelings. However, it is a known fact by everyone that he fakes flirting with women on cases. 1/?

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 4 days ago to random

I got Proton Unlimited sooner than I thought, which is good! Tonight, I’ll transfer my passwords over to Proton Pass and clear all passwords from Microsoft. I will use Microsoft Authenticator for my Microsoft Account, switching the other 2FA accounts to Proton Pass as extra privacy is nice!

#Tonight

WanderingInDigitalWorlds, 22 days ago to random

I had an easy day today! Got my grocery shopping and bill paying done. Watched insym play some games, and played Nier Automata (so far 9S's story is pretty in line with 2B's story). There are minor differences in respect to parts when 2B was disabled or fighting offscreen, 9S was acting as support.

Tomorrow, I'll get laundry and more gaming done as I will enjoy my days off!

#today