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De la Soul music is on Bandcamp in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Sweet thanks for posting this!

Anyone else using plexamp? in c/plex
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Anyone else using plexamp? (beehaw.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/plex
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Nowadays I'm practically using plexamp far more often than I watch my own video content on Plex. I started using Plex for music about 6 months ago and plexamp has been such a powerhouse of a music app in ways I never expected. I really appreciate the specific DJs they give you with sonic analysis. I've realized it's also made me enjoy buying CDs again, which are especially cheap these days!

Megathread for Reddit Blackouts and News - Day 3 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (5 children)

The way Reddit has handled this has been so disappointing. Aaron Swartz been rolling over but man look what Reddit has become. I believe now more than ever that any site that revolves around a community should be in the hands of said community and not corporations or else this eventually happens. Corporations need to produce profit to survive but when we're talking spaces for open discussion that more often than not works against the very community that makes up the content.

What do you use to track your reading? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

I just started using Bookwyrm. Not the best app ever but it's federated and relatively new, so I'm giving it time. My wife uses Goodreads with her friends but I don't want to support Amazon any more than I already do.

Smart button as a connected doorbell? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I've seen a few people use an Aqara button

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What kind of books does she stack the bookshelf with? Or is it even being used for books?

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It sounds like there are a number of us who enjoy reading amidst nature, myself included.

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Interesting, does reading provide a calming effect or escape from your stress for you?

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It does make sense. One thing I like to do is after I read quickly summarize for myself what I just read. Later as I'm returning to the book again I recall/reproduce that summary. that's been really helpful for me. Also that park looks incredible.

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah reading in spare moments is definitely the way to go, can confirm. How come you don't just bring your ereader everywhere? Or if it's not actually yours, buy one for yourself?

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Hah I've never heard of someone being a seasonal reader, I like your reason for it!

When, where and how do you read? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This sounds just lovely

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When, where and how do you read? (beehaw.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Myself personally I get most of my reading done on my 45 minute commute to work on the bus/train. I also enjoy reading in the mornings on weekends and occasionally in the evening on weekdays.

Another thing I like to do with my wife on the weekend is pick up some lunch and coffee and then read at the park.

Generally carrying my ereader around constantly means that idle moments in public end up getting used to advance in the book I’m reading, instead of purposelessly checking my phone or using social media. I think I read a post on here in another thread where someone else has had the same experience.

What about y'all? Any rituals? Do you play music?

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What's your go to e-reader these days? (beehaw.org)
 

I'm just re-discovering the 2015 Kindle paper white I bought years ago and had stopped using...because overall I had started reading less. I'm using it with a new appreciation for how great of a form factor it is for my hands + a pop socket. Carry it with me everywhere, tucks into my jacket pocket or backpack when I'm heading to work.

I'm not the biggest fan of Amazon, but I load it with Calibre so where possible I try to get my ebooks from elsewhere.

Anyway Im wondering what you all are reading on and why. What're the latest advances in ereader technology since 2015? Am I missing out on something?

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