LoganNineFingers

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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? January 21 in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Haha the amount of time I spend on Lemmy Ebbs and flows depending on work, family, how angry I want to be, Etc.

Down with the System has been a good read. I saw a system live when I was young, and was very much into the punk rock, Alt rock, numetal scene. When I went to University, and later education, a lot of that stuff got put behind me for some reason. And the last 5 years, my children have been asking what music I like to listen to and my middle child is very much taking a liking to the aggressive nature of the music that I like.

So not only has reading this book being enjoyable because I quite like the band, it's had a bit of a Renaissance on my music habits.

From a literary standpoint, it's been very interesting to hear the band came to be on how much Armenia and the Armenian Genocide has played a role in their lives (granted I'm only ¾ done).

The other book I'm excited about comma Is Joe Abercrombie's "Devils" book. I still have the last Trilogy For the first law world Comma but this one looks promising too.

Edit: while plot wise, not everyone loves the mistborn second era as much as the first. But for me, the characters were so much better and I enjoyed the second era more than the first. Your mileage may vary, but I love Wayne

Non americans of lemmy, would you support a ban on american social media on your country? in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 17 points 4 days ago (1 children)

As a Canadian, yes please. Their culture infiltrates ours so much that there are some people who believe in the American superiority and don't understand that we're two different peoples, with very different approaches to how we should live and treat others. Obviously, we Canadians are not perfect, and we have more in common than not but it's disheartening to hear Canadians (including people in my own inner circle) view our country as nothing but the USA's little bitch.

I get the world is sliding right, and our political pendulum definitely swings. But I worry that in the efforts to acknowledge the harms that we've done (and currently do) to people in our own country, that the backlash to those policies and acknowledgments will cause us to lose things that I'm proud of and freedoms that I enjoy.

Limited series have become my new go-to with shows in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Based on the books 3 Body has a lot of show left...

Or did it get the ol' Netflix cancelation treatment

Limited series have become my new go-to with shows in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 3 points 1 week ago

Seconded. Very good watch

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? January 21 in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Just finished Expanse 7 (and 7.5) novella. Loved them. Number 7 has been my favourite so far. Also just finished 3 novellas making a trilogy called Binti. I try to read authors different gender or race from me. Binti trilogy was a fun and interesting read. If you don't love it, after book 1 (around 150 pages) it wraps up in a way you wouldn't need to read the others.

Reading my first non-fic for the year now. I usually try to read 4-6 non-fiction out of my 30-35/year. Reading "Down With the System" by Serj Tankian. I'll probably make "Walking Disaster" and "Smart, but Scattered" two of my others this year.

Waiting for my reading buddy to catch up so I can start Stormlight 5 and read "Between Two Fires"

Trying to get "multi" language files on downloads in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think sometimes the title says multi but sometimes not. Here's some shots with "IF" as the example. First one is search results for Geek. Second is file downloaded. 3rd is options when searching through radarr

Pixelfed gets a mainstream media mention in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 10 points 1 week ago

I did the same thing!

Trying to get "multi" language files on downloads in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 1 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

So I thought it worked. Went through about 400gb of movies to change it. Almost none of them downloaded in French (and I spot checked a few of them to make sure they were on geek). Would there be a reason that within the group, it would still prioritize quality over custom score?

What TV shows are you watching and would recommend? in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 3 points 3 weeks ago

Mr. D (think Michael Scott but a teacher)

Shrinking (low stakes like Ted Lasso)

Taskmaster UK (if you like comedy panel type shows. Although it's not really a panel in the traditional sense)

My 3 year old has taken up parkour. How do I keep her from killing herself? in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 4 points 3 weeks ago

One of those play couches really helped our kids keep it contained. Two of them would make a fun jungle gym

Trying to get "multi" language files on downloads in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 1 points 4 weeks ago

Ohhhhh yeeeessss! This did it thank you so, so much!

Trying to get "multi" language files on downloads in c/[email protected]
[–] LoganNineFingers 1 points 1 month ago (6 children)

So I changed your recommendation, and tried it with Inside Out 2.

There's definitely a geek file. Radarr upgraded my 2160p 30+gb file to a 22+gb remux1080p file. I watched it download so I know it did its thing.

But it didn't grab a "multi" file with French. Just two different English audio tracks haha

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Any DS invites available? (self.usenet)
 

I've been perusing this community and it seems invite requests make up half or more of the posts. That said, it seems its the best way to get an invite. Anyone have one they could share with me? Thanks!

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Trying to get "multi" language files on downloads (self.servarr)
 

Can anyone eli5 how to do this with Sonarr and radarr?

I've perused the trash guides but I'm still unsure.

I just want all movies and tv to download with French in addition to English

Thanks!

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Xbox emulation on Android? (self.emulationonandroid)
 

Is this possible?

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

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Need some guidance here (self.usenet)
 

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 (self.piracy)
 

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 (self.linux)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by LoganNineFingers to c/[email protected]
120 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 (self.piracy)
 

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 (self.lego)
 

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 (self.jellyfin)
 

(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" (self.plex)
submitted 1 year ago by LoganNineFingers to c/plex
18 comments fedilink
 

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 (self.piracy)
 

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 (self.samsung)
 

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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