I'm a neanderthal. I barely know how computers work. I switched to Linux mint cinnamon a couple months ago. I'm a light user, mostly using word processing, internet, Foundry VTT to run games, and some light gaming via steam. I watched some YouTube videos and read some articles and just kinda sent it. It is offensively easy. I see no reason to go back to windows.

There are some things that take getting used to, but the user interface is really similar to windows and I would argue is largely more functional.

This video and this article helped a lot.

Remember, I am dumb and I did it. You can do it.

Same. When I've got a session coming upjwithjless than ideal prep time, I've used chat get to help figure out some story beats. Or reframe a movie plot into DnD terms. But more often than not I use the Story Engine Deck to help with writers block. I'd rather support a small company with a useful product than help Sam Altman boil the oceans.

Yeah, that's straight up devil horns. The original meaning was to ward off the devil, but she doesn't strike me as traditionalist Christian. Very strong "what the fuck is this" vibes. I'm confused.

This looks super interesting! I'm stoked to give it a shot.

You can indeed carry a gun in a national park. The law was changed in 2013.

Edit: I am wrong. It was 2010.

I have Tidal. It costs the same as Spotify but pays artists more and actively promotes up and coming musicians. Also they aren't part of the military industrial complex, so that's cool.

I also switched to Tidal after learning about Spotify's dystopian future war AI powered killer robot plans. It's also bullshit how little they pay artists.

I wish Tidal had podcasts, but I'm happy enough with AntennaPod.

The American Temperament Test Society tests aggression in dog breeds in controlled environment. Participants self select, so there's that, and ultimately I think the test says more about the owners than the dogs. Nonetheless, per the ATTS , the american pit bill terrier passed 87% of the time while the Australian shepherd only passed 83% of the time.

Do you hate money but love backpacks? Then check out Hillpeople Gear. I have a Connor, but Umlindi might be up your alley. They're not light backpacks, but they're sturdy and the load bearing system is second to none. Super comfortable even without a hip belt.

Also check out Mystery Ranch. If you can find a used one that's be best, but even after getting bought by Yeti they still make really good shit.

Hahahaha that is great! I didn't see that until now. It's a gas tank for the snowmobiles. And before you think I'm a fancy boy, they're over a decade old and the only way to get to and from our house in the winter.

I have exactly zero Linux knowledge but I know people who do!

Thank you! I'll check those out!

I'll check in over there. Thanks for both suggestions!

Once I started using alarms and timers my life got much better. I rely heavily on timers to convince myself to do chores. 20 minutes of cleaning or organizing my stuff is better then 0 minutes. And 20 minutes is digestable. And also for lazy fun stuff. I can set a 1 hour timer for video games or do a hobby or whatever and the time cut off keeps me focused.

Lt. Colonel David Grossman is not the worst thing to happen to american policing but he's sure not helping anything.

I think it was 3?

I'm really enjoying Trine 4 (the sale got me). I'm what the kids call a "casual", but I'm really enjoying the puzzles and the combat. It's also a really pretty game.

I bought a ninja blender and I was so proud of myself. And honestly it's a great blender. But then I tried my mom's Vitamix and holy shit it's in a different league. Like the difference between JV basketball and the NBA.

Sister Sin rules. Check em out!

I wouldn't want to be a fool, that's for sure. You're the first of 3 people to tell me to upgrade, so that's what I'm going to do. I just hope my girlfriend hasn't thrown away the box it came in.

Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it.