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Arkhive (they/she)

@ Arkhive @lemmy.blahaj.zone

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  • Linux in the Workplace

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  • I daily drive linux, but I don’t work in a field that involves computers much if at all. I’ve always tinkered with whatever OS I had installed. It was OS 9 then OSX and macOS as a kid. Then windows once I had my own computers, and now Linux. I jumped the windows ship “relatively” early. As in a good bit before copilot and such, still definitely “recent” on a broader scale. I’ve been on Linux for over a year full time.

    I’m now looking into helping other people around me adopt Linux and just FOSS in general. A friend and I have talked about opening a tech repair shop that also offers custom system/home/network builds. Would love to see more Linux being used in local businesses.

    I find Linux reacts better to my tinkering. Or at the very least gives me an actual error message to work with when I tinker to close to the sun. I dove right in with the Arch minimal installer, and built my system from the command line. Inevitably my first install had some jank, so I’m trying to make a more refined version in NixOS to see if I like the paradigm shift.

    I’ll also toss in that it was actually Syncthing that got me into Linux and also inspired trying NixOS. I got very fed up with the clunky options for running Syncthing on windows. That among other reasons sent me to Linux, and once I started learning more the idea of using Syncthing to manage NixOS configs across all my machines started to bounce around my mind. Syncthing already kind of gives this feeling that all my devices are just one big distributed file system. Carrying that over to the actual OS completes the process of making it a completely distributed single system, simply with different interfaces for accessing it.

  • Fully self-hosted password manager options

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  • I use Unix Pass connected over Tailscale to a git server I host myself. The interface options for various devices are a bit clunky, but it basically “just works” outside of that.

    Edit: I used to use KeePass and syncthing, which I think is probably the best (balance of simple and effective) combo for most users.

  • Merino wool alternatives to LeoLines/TomboyX?

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  • I rock climb as my job (route setter). I find full on tucking to be really rough for being active multiple days in a row (4 day 10hr shifts work week). As such I layer comfy underwear of choice (in your case something geared toward hiking), then “booty shorts” or whatever. Like spandex type things and then a pair of snug but not tight joggers from Prana. If I want to add leggings for warmth, I’ll put those on first and then still layer the shorts and pants as I find my gear and friction on my legs will try to slide the leggings down. If I want to do just leggings I can get away with putting the shorts under the leggings but for climbing and hiking it turns into a lot of adjusting.

    I guess it’s worth noting that I am generally not a super sweaty person, like definitely well below the average. Especially coupled with my smell getting even less offensive on hrt, I’m sure I’m able to get away with a lot tucking wise and just smell in general.

    I like Prana’s clothes, even though they can be a tad pricey, particularly their more technical pants. I don’t think they do underwear, and the only other spots I can think of aren’t really companies I love supporting anymore (Patagonia and REI). I’ve found Popflex leggings and shorts because they don’t have a front seam, which is a dream for tucking.

  • Closing the loop

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  • I get this more and more often!! Even just passing by a mirror the other day I had to double back because I caught a glimpse of a woman looking back at me!! 💜

  • How do I securely host Jellyfin? (Part 2)

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  • Honestly I want a Linux phone, but the scene needs to mature a bit. I’d also like a physical keyboard, so I’m even more limited in my options. LilyGo just released something I’d try, but it sold out almost instantly. Good call on the signal transfer, though I wish better platforms were catching on. Having to use a phone number to sign up kind of defeats the purpose in my opinion. Graphene and Postmark are on my short list of things to try if I end up on an android device.

  • How do I securely host Jellyfin? (Part 2)

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  • To be totally honest I didn’t read your entire post, but just from your intro I think we are in similar situations. ISP router, low costs, using only the hardware you have around. I’ve solved a lot of stuff with Tailscale. None of my services are public facing and instead I connect to them over Tailscale (could be replaced with wireguard).

    The wall I’m hitting you or maybe others could help with, is accessing my services from sub domains of a single Tailscale address rather than having to type port numbers for everything. I know this involves a reverse proxy and DNS (I use PiHole for that), but I’m stuck trying to configure the two in a way that actually works. Once I finally ditch iOS for good I’ll probably just sync a hosts file between all my devices using Syncthing to help streamline the DNS situation.

  • [vent] My life has become so chaotic

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  • I honestly had something very similar happen timing wise. A breakup that coincided with me starting hrt. It was a rough combo, but similarly finding roommates that I trust with my whole self has helped a ton.

  • ISO Selfhost

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  • I’m very similar. Getting into self hosting and finding Lemmy happened somewhat in tandem. Now I’m happily tinkering along and looking at hosting my own instance! This comm has been a huge resource and seems very active!!

  • Thinking on switching to linux

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  • Yeah, Tailscale!! It’s a very nicely packaged front end for Wireguard, which is a “mesh vpn” if I’m remembering my terms properly. Basically makes all my devices think they are on the same network at all times, and provides convenient names to use to connect to them.

  • Thinking on switching to linux

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  • I self host sunshine and use the moonlight client on iOS for my remote desktop. It’s meant for in home game streaming, but using Tailscale I can connect from anywhere.

  • The script/guide for running the arr stack + jellyfin + jellyseer + openvpn in docker

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  • I’m working on building out a similar stack on Podman. Anyone know how much of this would be easily or directly transferable to that?

  • Why don't carts have a little handheld scanner, then you pay at a scale?

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  • I’ve been doing this for years! My local grocery has a little scanner you can take around with you, I carry 2 wicker baskets, scan items as I fill them, and then the self checkout lane reads a code from the scanner, I tap to pay, and walk home. It’s honestly seamless.

  • Female rappers

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  • +1 for Doechii! Her tiny desk concert is a great leaping off point for her work!

  • Been enjoying Rhythmbox, what are your thoughts?

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  • Just felt the need to say our music libraries look very similar. You have great taste.

  • P2P E2EE messaging and file-transfer

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  • Yeah I read all that in your other comment. But a google group for testing is a deal breaker for now. This seems super interesting and I’ll be keeping my eye on it for sure!!

  • P2P E2EE messaging and file-transfer

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  • Seems super interesting, but to be totally honest I won’t touch it until I don’t need anything google related to use it, but the moment it hits f-droid I’ll try it out!!!

  • Question about the 'pass' password manager

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  • I use Unix pass and KeePassXC before that. When I was switching I shared the concern of the names and structure of my passwords . A couple things convinced me it was fine.

    First: It’s an arbitrary folder structure. You can name the folders whatever you want. Same is true for individual files. There is a field you can populate with the url the password is for, and when using browser extensions, or a mobile Unix pass manager, they use this field to check which password to offer, so the name of the encrypted file can be anything and so I often name them seemingly random things.

    Second: how I chose to sync them made it kind of a non-issue. Some people literally store their password store folder on GitHub. This freaked me out a bit for the reason you are concerned, people even knowing the names of my files. The solution was to self host a git repo on my home LAN and then using Tailscale sync my devices to it from anywhere. Could also be done with syncthing, but the mobile app I use has git functionality built in. This way none of my files even touch the clear net, so I worry a lot less about people knowing the names of my passwords.

  • Trans Tomboys Unite!

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  • Yeah I’m both. More tomboy in my day to day and femme if I’m going out or there is some occasion.

  • MMO mouse for linux?

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  • I've had good luck with logitech mice. Have an MX Master, g502 "Lightspeed" (or whatever nonsense), and a wired MMO one with 12 thumb buttons. I really only use the g502, but I keep the others around and they are all very compatible and usable. I currently use solaar as my software, but I'm finding remapping to be a bit more fiddly than I'd like. I liked Piper but it wasn't working with the wireless g502 after I spilled water on my previous wired one. Maybe it's been updated and works again. Going to check out input-remapper that another user mentioned.

  • Reccomendations for gender affirming swimsuits?

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  • I have some bikini shorts combos I like. I wear them over bikini bottoms and tuck tape. Plus a sheer coverup I’m generally very comfortable and confident. Gives me options depending on setting, like if I’m just lounging/tanning I can take the shorts off, or walking a public beach I might toss the shorts and cover up on. Some of my favorites are from Prana, but they can be a tad pricey.