LoganNineFingers

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U.S. searches for ‘how to move to Canada’ soar after election in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

To you last point, only for outdoor weather.

They can comfortably live in Fahrenheit for house temp, water temp, body temp and cooking temps.

Continued Peacock losses opens door to potential streaming merger in c/showsandmovies@lemm.ee
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

I'm late to reply here, but I hope you're reading instead of wallowing.

If I may,

Book 3 ties it all together nicely. If you enjoyed the trilogy, there are 3 stand-alone ones that follow.

Book 4 is good but sets up a lot of stuff

Book 5 is awesome because you get a lot of insight to the Northmen

Book 6 is great, no spoilers.

Continued Peacock losses opens door to potential streaming merger in c/showsandmovies@lemm.ee
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Not only that, but all those fragmented streaming services keep increasing prices.

You get more bang for you buck with services outside of peacock. Peacocks draw (at least for people I know) was old reruns of favourite shows. Even if you didn't want a VPN and a sail, you can buy the DVDs or bluerays.

Disney +, Netflix, Prime for all their issues, create new content that people want.

What's a really great audio book you are listening to at the moment? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 days ago

I've been listening to the graphic audio versions of The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson.

I just finished listening to Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy. The narrator was fantastic. Probably the best I've listened.

What's a really great audio book you are listening to at the moment? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Check out the graphic audio versions!

Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula in c/health@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Would silicone be a safe alternative?

A non credible list of Canadian Contributions to warfare in c/noncredibledefense@sh.itjust.works
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not disputing your claims, but I would like to read more on this. Your comment reads as though you've read up on this and as a Canadian, I'd love if you have some links or sources I could peruse.

You see, I'm approaching 37 and I'm realizing it's time to really get into war histories or I need to go get a smoker soon.

South Korea could follow North into Russia-Ukraine war in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In 2011 SK started a tax for a reunification fund in the event that they absorb a bunch of NK refugees at some point.

What weird food or dishes do you eat regularly at home that you would never serve to someone else? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Step 1: butter the toast or English muffin Step 2: apply peanut butter Step 3: bliss. Stop yourself from eating the whole loaf

"I'm literally a fool, what's your excuse?" in c/balatro@lemm.ee
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

"It's better to do it than live with the fear of it"

Or

"You have to be realistic "

Do you actually care about your friend's new baby, vacation abroad or similar life events or are you just being nice? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This just happened to me today. I was talking with a colleague and recalled that they had just gone on a short trip with their partner. First time away from the kids.

I asked how it was, I was a couple weeks overdue but they excitedly told me about it. It felt good to ask, did it change my day? Not really that much.

But this person was excited to share (a few weeks ago) their excitement and anticipation with me. So when I asked how it went, they got a chance to relive it and share with me the results.

All in all, they cared enough to share, I cared enough to ask and at the end of it, I felt good. I got to share in their excitement and make a person feel heard and valued AND they got to relive the excitement again.

How often do you have to correct the spell checker? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 weeks ago

As a Canadian, same. And so much more.

Then you get people who spell with Canadian and American spelling and you wonder if you've been spelling things wrong or if once again, American culture is slipping in.

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Xbox emulation on Android? (lemmy.ca)
 

Is this possible?

I have a hankering for some Left for Dead, Halo and Fable

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Need some guidance here (lemmy.ca)
 

So, a very kind person helped set me up with Usenet and while I understand some of it, some of it goes above my head. This person, set me up with buying TB blocks. So far, it has worked well. I try and buy them for $10USD when they go on sale but I missed the last one and I'm running out. They're $45usd regular!

My wife and I watch a lot of weekly recurring shows so it adds up quick. Between that and movies I probably go through a couple TB/year.

They have some unlimited plans though but I'm not familiar with some of the "perks".

Here's what I'm looking at

Any insight would be great.

Thanks!

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Pulling video from services (lemmy.ca)
 

Any info on getting content from Hoopla or Kanopy? I have a library membership but it is limited in use.

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I feel like I'm taking crazy pills (lemmy.ca)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml
121 comments fedilink
 

I installed a few different distros, landed on Cinnamon Mint. I'm not a tech dummy, but I feel I'm in over my head.

I installed Docker in the terminal (two things I'm not familiar with) but I can't find it anywhere. Googled some stuff, tried to run stuff, and... I dunno.

I'm TRYING to learn docker so I can set up audiobookshelf and Sonarr with Sabnzbd.

Once it's installed in the terminal, how the hell do I find docker so I can start playing with it?

Is there a Linux for people who are deeply entrenched in how Windows works? I'm not above googling command lines that I can copy and paste but I've spent HOURS trying to figure this out and have gotten no where...

Thanks! Sorry if this is the wrong place for this

EDIT : holy moly. I posted this and went to bed. Didn't quite realize the hornets nest I was going to kick. THANK YOU to everyone who has and is about to comment. It tells you how much traction I usually get because I usually answer every response on lemmy and the former. For this one I don't think I'll be able to do it.

I've got a few little ones so time to sit and work on this is tough (thus 5h last night after they were in bed) but I'm going to start picking at all your suggestions (and anyone else who contributes as well)

Thank you so much everyone! I think windows has taught me to be very visually reliant and yelling into the abyss that is the terminal is a whole different beast - but I'm willing to give it a go!

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best usenet group (lemmy.ca)
 

Hello all,

I'm a huge amateur when it comes to this stuff (I had a guy hold my hand on the phone and walk me through this) but I use Newsgroupdirect and buy blocks when they go on sale.

Is there a better group to do this from (or cheaper). I'm happy here but I saw an article that had some different places listed and it got me thinking.

Which group do you use?

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where to buy retired sets (lemmy.ca)
 

I may be asking for a unicorn here but I've recently discovered that Lego does Christmas Village sets. I'm trying to get a few to do with my family and some of the ones I want are retired. People on Kijiji want $100 over the original price and I'm wondering if there is a better avenue to find these that doesn't support this system of buying sets and selling them sealed at the cost of my left one.

I don't really care if it's used, I just want to start a fun new tradition with my kids.

Alternatively, do retired sets come back into circulation again?

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Help with offgrid (power but no internet) streaming (lemmy.ca)
 

(I cross posted this on Plex too)

I'm looking to create an easy solution that is child/wife friendly. I'm hoping to get a set up going without internet. I however would like it to run like a Chromecast with plex.

I was thinking of a

Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini PC USFF, running windows 10

An external hard drive with content.

From here is where I have gaps. Could I set up a plex server offline on the device, with plex media player and use an Flirc remote with pre-programmed buttons?

Essentially, I'm trying to create the experience of watching Netflix on a Chromecast but with plex and a pc remote control of some sort (with pre-programmed buttons that load up content so kid and wife only have to press one or two buttons to get to their shows)

Thanks!

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Help with offgrid (power, no internet) "streaming" (lemmy.ca)
 

I'm looking to create an easy solution that is child/wife friendly. I'm hoping to get a set up going without internet. I however would like it to run like a Chromecast with plex.

I was thinking of a

Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini PC USFF, running windows 10

An external hard drive with content.

From here is where I have gaps. Could I set up a plex server offline on the device, with plex media player and use an Flirc remote with pre-programmed buttons?

Essentially, I'm trying to create the experience of watching Netflix on a Chromecast but with plex and a pc remote control of some sort (with pre-programmed buttons that load up content so kid and wife only have to press one or two buttons to get to their shows)

Thanks!

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Windows 10 (lemmy.ca)
 

I bought a computer off Kijiji that was from someone who builds them for cheap. I bought it for a plex server.

I recently did a hard drive check, and the hd is getting spotty.

I did a check for windows license and it says it's "retail" with a partial key. I was thinking of buying a new SSD to put in but how do I get a windows key now?

I'm somewhat computer minded but this one I've never dealt with. (I also have no interest in installing Linux right now)

Thanks!

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Samsung Power bank (lemmy.ca)
 

I had the previous model but loaned it to a student, who had it stolen from them.

I'm trying to get my hands on the EB-P3300XJEGWW or EB-PU300XJEGWW 25w power bank but they don't sell it in Canada (that I can find). Is there an alternative powerbank that will charge my GW4 and my S23? Or is there someone in the US near the border who can ship me one?

Thanks!

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washing machine hose length (lemmy.ca)
 

Hello!

I was wanting to move my washing machine and dry to a different part of the laundry room. It's all open ceiling so my thought was to run the cold/hot/drain hoses up the wall about 3ft, then across the ceiling about 5ft and then down another 3 ft to the sink to drain (or in the case of the taps, get the hot and cold)

I was going to use pex to get the water to where it needs to be.

Is this too far? Will the washer still be able to drain at that length? Can it drain up like that first?

Thanks!

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home repair videos (like drywalling) (lemmy.ca)
 

What's been the best video you've watched for home repair / maintenance /etc.

I followed this guy for framing my basement https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p6vq-cOAi0Y

I'm looking for drywall repair videos for dummies (I've done it but it always looks bad...). Of course there's a million different ones, so what worked for you?

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