I use krita way more than gimp

I agree completely that open source can be audited by anyone, but I did read something tried to be sneaked into an update, and you never really know, software is complicated and maybe some roundabout way to have an exploit using code that looks like it’s intent was something different.

I was reading how the us gov tried to plant something in an update.

For all we know, Linux could be just as compromised…

I think I learned about knoppix from the TV show “the screen savers” in the early 2000s. Played with it a few times on old laptops, scanning for open Wi-Fi lol

We have a 3D printed ukulele and ocarina. Those were fun to make.

I also like the 3D printed iris box that prints in place, really cool to show people.

Also 3D printed a sun dial for my dad that displays the time like digital numbers.

My wife and I met ages ago. We were friends for a while. Went on some dates, and eventually got together. I think we were dating about 8 years before getting married, we knew we were compatible. We didn’t rush anything.

I got married in Vegas, it was a very affordable wedding. That was almost 10 years ago.

If one of us dies, being married is a very easy way to make sure the other person inherits everything they need to survive.

I also see how impressed older people are when we say we are married, it seems so few people get married anymore.

There are so many good reasons to get married. Just be sure before jumping in that both are on the same page of life and goals, compatibility, compromise and understanding, etc.

Yea, it’s been super nice. Mine can be powered by 120V AC or 12-24V DC. I’m using the 24V DC so I can still use the 12V outlet on my BLUETTI for other things. It’s been working great.

That is how our iceco fridge is, it opens at the top like a cooler.

We do have a lot of wind most of the year, my neighbor gave me 2 wind power generators, but I need to get them and install them.

I was saying that when it’s really rainy the clouds will block the solar, so I might need a gas power generator to keep my batteries going. We have only been here a few months so not really sure what to expect.

Right now we are very light on power, the most power hungry is our portable iceco fridge that uses about 40w of power on and off. We have mostly rechargeable lights and phones, and my laptop that is USB-C to charge.

We are in Arizona, high elevation so it’s not as hot as the big cities. (Over 5,000 ft)

We want to order water delivery first, then collect rain water after we build a roof over the RV.

We have solar and it’s been enough for us so far, but I know when it rains during monsoon season that I may need a generator.

I’m very happy to be a land owner. Just a few months ago I bought some land and now live in an RV on the land. Tomorrow we drive about 7 hours round trip and get the last of our stuff from storage. So happy to not pay that rent anymore.

We have fresh air, beautiful views, and tons of space to work on projects, free electric from solar, and soon free water from rain. I can’t wait to start our garden soon, then it will be free groceries.

I believe every piece of “news” about him is a self made “press release” that he sent so his name and message can get out. I feel it’s all part of his plan.

I had an HP laptop that melted, but they voided the warranty when I unplugged it to stop it melting.

I avoided their products since then. Fucking $1200 gone.

I also have an HP printer and if I were to ever use HP toner it’s over $1000 for the 4 toners. But the generics are way under $100.

I avoid HP!

In the mid 2000s I had a little TV with a PlayStation 2 console, but going over bumps scratched the games so I took it all out. It was fun for a while.

If I were to prepare for the internet to be out, I would most likely do the following:

I would go with a mix of 720 for most movies/shows and my favorites at 1080. I would also go for a collection of my favorite music.

Then as an extra download Wikipedia and some Ted talks, and a bunch of YouTube videos to watch offline. I guess some e-books and or PDF. Maybe download some memes and stuff to laugh at.

I never connected my TV to the internet, I use a computer, an Apple TV or other box like that, etc always using external hdmi devices.

Practice daily, any chance you get. Then see how far you get and if you enjoy doing it.

One time in the mid 2000s my friend and I were on a hike in the mountains and we found a tree that was like a cave, all branches everywhere except a little entrance. Inside we found porn magazines with the pictures ripped out and placed on branches all over the inside of the “cave”. After that we always joked about the porn cave we found.

I run Linux mint with Nvidia card and no problems gaming, basically every game I tried worked (don’t forget to check protonDB and see how to get some games running, but most work right away).

As for dual booting, you need to worry about Microsoft doing evil and trashing the boot loader after an update. Windows is a mess, it spies on you, it boots your computer at 3 am to do updates, and it reboots when your doing work you haven’t saved. So happy I switched. (I do have an old MacBook that has macOS and windows for the few things that need windows or Mac such as modding tools (hardware flashing tools and such but I only use it a few times a year).