SolarBoy

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Favorite offline-first software? in c/selfhosting@slrpnk.net
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 8 points 2 weeks ago

Keepassxc for storing/managing passwords. Also supports 2FA, which is great. I can just copy my password db over to whatever device I need it. Or sync it with syncthing

Do good compact desktop chargers still exist? in c/tech@programming.dev
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Plenty of good gan chargers indeed. But nothing really like this. A compact, flat desktop charger with replaceable wire for use in any country.

Searching for a 'desktop charger', shows somewhat closer results, but mostly very bulky for charging 10+ devices at the same time. Nothing really portable.

Do good compact desktop chargers still exist? in c/tech@programming.dev
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

These look like good chargers, but not really practical for tossing in your bag and bringing along. They also seem to use an attached wire or proprietary wire. Which makes it difficult to swap out for a different length or for another country.

Thanks for searching around though!

Do good compact desktop chargers still exist? in c/tech@programming.dev
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, seems like they are still selling it, but not on the official website or on amazon in my country. The selection from anker seems to differ wildly depending on the country

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Do good compact desktop chargers still exist? (slrpnk.net)
 

I'm currently using an old charger like this:

It's great. Easy to carry with me, uses a two-pin cable so I can easily buy a cheap 2 dollar cable in the country I'm traveling. It's light, and I use a few short (30cm) cables to charge my laptop, phone and other stuff.

I would like to get another one, but it seems like they are no longer sold from the original manufacturer.

I'm searching around online, but the only alternatives I find seem to be very bulky and not easily carried with you. Or they are wall chargers, which is very inconvenient, needing 4 long cables to reach your devices, and often taking up multiple plugs because they are so bulky.

Anybody that knows if these are still sold anywhere? This one is 65W, but with GaN tech, I expected to see more of these compact chargers with the same weight and thickness outputting maybe 100W. But I can't find anything

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Using LLMs can be useful, but will they increase anxiety in the long run? (slrpnk.net)
 

I've been thinking about how LLMs like ChatGPT change the expectation that at any time, anywhere, you will have the information you need at your fingertips.

It seems useful to cope with some difficulties in life at the beginning. (Similarly to having a smartphone with you at all times)

But over time it seems to increase anxiety because you feel dependent on these tools to be able to handle certain situations.

Every time I avoid using these tools but instead try to use a simple notebook or just think things through in my mind (When possible of course, definitely not when overwhelmed) . I feel like my capacity to do so slightly increases in future situations.

But when using these tools, even though it's easier and requires less effort in that moment, I feel more anxious in the future. (Especially when I don't have internet connection or my battery is running low)

Does anyone else have similar experiences?

The Full Guide for Change (Redone with OSs added!) in c/PurchaseWithPurpose@lemmy.world
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I remember something about Pop!_OS offering the option to install proprietary nvidia drivers out of the box with no issues. But in the meantime that applies to a lot of distros actually.

I personally use NixOs for gaming and it works perfectly for me.

The Full Guide for Change (Redone with OSs added!) in c/PurchaseWithPurpose@lemmy.world
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So what do the different symbols mean?

I see EU and US flags, so that's probably where a service is located.

Does the globe mean decentralised? (for things like mastodon, element)

Thanks for sharing!

I may need to upsize from my TKL in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

I have a simple planck eotb, and carry it everywhere I go. It's really convenient. I think I got used to typing on it in only a couple of weeks, but spend the past few years tweaking my custom ambidextrous layout.

Some of my personal favorites are:

  • having backspace+ctrl combined on one key, enter+shift combined on another key.
  • Having enter and backspace on both sides of the keyboard, so I can use either hand to use them
  • Having a single hand numpad when holding a layer key. Very practical for number stuff.
  • Putting any computer to sleep, or changing volume without having to look for the right key on my keyboard.
I may need to upsize from my TKL in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I put together an olkb planck 40% kit years ago, and it's still my main keyboard for day to day use. (programming, gaming, writing, anything really) The main thing I like about it is that I can just put it in my backpack and carry it with me. It's nice to take my laptop to a cafe or library and still have my good keyboard with me.

I may need to upsize from my TKL in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I'm not even represented. 40 % anyone? nobody?