codemonkeymike

codemonkeymike, 2 months ago to macos

Serious question. Are there any #macos users (especially #developers) who are curious about switching to or trying #linux?

I've been toying with the idea of making very specific well done training videos to support that.

But not sure anyone cares.

codemonkeymike, 10 months ago to NixOS

I just installed a PCIe Wireless card in my Thelio, but realize I have NO idea how to check if it's actually using it.

How can I check which wifi card is in use on #nixos, i'm running #cinnamon if that matters

codemonkeymike, 4 months ago to php

I'm so tired of VSCode randomly breaking on me. #helix users, I want to join you. Is any Helix user coding in #php #html #tailwindcss

I just need to get over setting that up. Any tips? Is it just adding languages.toml to my helix directory?

codemonkeymike, 10 months ago to NixOS

I'm curious, #nixos peeps, is there a gui updater that basically just does a nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade.

And allows a user to upgrade to the next stable release? Thinking something my dad could use

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to random

Well, today is my first full work day I've committed to using the #HelixEditor as my main editor, and not opening VSCode!

So far, it's a little clumsy, but already seeing some workflow improvements. Just need to put in the reps!

codemonkeymike, 1 year ago to random

I've noticed on #gnome 44, the tray icon status extension doesn't seem to work. So when I use #telegram, I don't see the icon.

Im running #nixos 23.05. Is this a issue with the extension, or is there a gnome 44 trick?

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to linux

Oofff.. #linux question. I have this 2011 iMac that will only boot to a live usb with "nomodeset"

And I can install linux from it. But then I can't boot into it. And I can't get to the grub menu to add that param.

How can I install linux so it's just on nomodeset, or somehow make the graphics card behave?

It's an iMac 12,2

codemonkeymike, 9 months ago to thinkpad

Just did a physical clean up on my Gen6 x1 carbon #thinkpad.

I've used this thing daily since I picked it up cheap on eBay as a test to see what the ThinkPad love fest was all about.

Gotta say, best $250 I've ever spent!

codemonkeymike, 11 months ago to random

Okay... sooo it turns out that my Tray Icon extension in #gnome is fine.. but for some reason #telegram isn't putting the tray icon there.

It works in Plasma, Cinnamon, and even sway, but not gnome.

Anyone on gnome #nixos 23.05 having this issue? Icon cache? Ideas?

codemonkeymike, 11 months ago to neovim

Ok #neovim / #vim users, I'm almost there with joining y'all. But I'm having a hell of a time just getting basic stuff like a file browser / search and find.

I just want to replicate control p in vs code and search. Telescope seems good but breaks my code folding. :(

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to elixir

I don't get it #elixir people. There is this whole big drum banging about how the language is immutable.

Yet, here in the most basic example, "a" has 3 different values in the same session.

That seems pretty mutable to me! So in what way is this language immutable? Help me understand!

codemonkeymike, 7 months ago to pop_os

Well #Nobara looked slick, installed well. But steam was broken on it, even after reboots and updates. Not really a great for a gaming machine.

So trying out #pop_os

If that causes issues, I'm going right back to #nixos

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to fediverse

Do any #Developers live stream their coding sessions? Thinking about this as a way to share but also personally stay focused.

Does #peertube do this, or is this more a twitch thing

codemonkeymike, 11 months ago to NixOS

Curious about how to take an "expired" Chromebook and make it into a NixBook?

Wonder no more! This was a fun project, a great up-cycle, and a great little intro into #nixos

https://medium.com/@codemonkeymike/how-to-convert-an-old-chromebook-into-a-nixbook-4e5d4b55c5ca

codemonkeymike, 7 months ago to random

Just got my brand new @system76 #thelio.

I have a 3 year old Thelio and it's still amazing and striking. This is even better.

Thelio is such a great example of a company that just iterates on something continuously to make it better.

Well done.

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codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to NixOS

Ok.. I have a #nixos question.

I'm trying to install SublimeText4, and I keep getting this error about an insecure package and cant' seem to figure out how to allow it.

error: Package ‘openssl-1.1.1w’ in /nix/store/qbjk4md1rmjhv9rx0iaixqyhrdhwkl4c-nixos-23.11/nixos/pkgs/development/libraries/openssl/default.nix:223 is marked as insecure, refusing to evaluate.

codemonkeymike, 8 months ago to Amd

Well, that was fast!

I'm sorry, but eat your heart out, Mac mini! This little ryzen7 beast cost $400 and came free next day delivery. Came with 2 diff length HDMI cords, and a mounting bracket.

Plus, bios instructions on the back and even a little pull tab to HELP you open the thing up.

It's even packaged nice. 10/10 so far.

Let's see how it runs. #beelink #amd #linux

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codemonkeymike, 6 months ago to NixOS

Any #nix / #nixos nerds also #python nerds?

I'm trying to install a pip package from the nix-shell but getting this error. I tried many things in the documentation they link to, but still not getting there.

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to elixir

And another quick #elixir / #phoenix #liveview question. What's the experience like for users with maybe unstable internet connection.

Can they still view the page their on? How does the page degrade when you loose connection to the websocket?

codemonkeymike, 4 days ago to linux

#linux users, what do you think is the most intimidating or confusing part of someone first getting into Linux?

Where do you see people get stuck or dissuaded?

codemonkeymike, 5 months ago to random

My device charging station is getting out of control

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to debian

Confession: I kinda like just plain old #debian #xfce

It's not my personal go to distro. But it feels amazing and solid, even on a crap laptop like this. (HP stream with a Celeron and emmc)

codemonkeymike, 10 months ago to random

Damn I love this @PINE64 power station! I can charge all my kids ipads, a laptop and my phone all from this one box.

Another great pine product.

codemonkeymike, 3 months ago to NixOS

And this is why I go through the trouble to save these old iMacs. The screen is just gorgeous. Still.

This thing is from 2011 and hauls plenty of ass today running #nixos

codemonkeymike, 10 months ago to keyboard

Ok #keyboard peeps, need advice... I want to introduce my brother to the wonderful world of mechanical keyboards, but he prefers the microsoft natural keyboard type.

Not fully split separate, but single keyboard with the split.

Is there a mechanical version of this?