The only thing I’m really questioning is the removal of the Archos devices. I’m sure if this is legit then there are reasons for it, but those devices essentially started the entire Rockbox project.

Today is still 4/1, so I’m going to wait until at least tomorrow before I form an opinion on this.

Ntfy’s public server costs money. Something that’s need-to-know when suggesting an app to someone who’s curious about its functionality.

I already have a small cluster that I run shit on, so that’s they way I would take.

I poked around and it’s a bit more involved than that.

My only beef with LubeLogger (and it’s a pretty minor one, given it’s just the one dev) is the lack of a mobile app. I’ve used aCar since 2012. I have years of data logged, and IMO, having periodic reminders and widgets available at a single tap is a bit more favorable than a PWA.

I am very curious about ntfy though. Please do share.

I run this on a simple docker instance.

I mean, Google just updated the newer Pixels to run a literal Debian VM, so… I don’t see why not.

I have several NFS shares that host multiple docker volumes. So yes.

Sounds like you’re pretty familiar already! I use OMV for my NAS and have several NFS shares for various services. It’s a solid solution IMO.

Eric literally said “🤷‍♂️” when asked the same in the r/Pebble AMA today.

First and foremost: Do not expose your host system or the OMV admin interface to the internet. Ever. Doing so is only asking for trouble. Only expose services that have been properly isolated from the rest of the network and host system. Everything else you can access via VPN, or locally.

Secondly: OpenMediaVault beginner’s guide by DB Tech. Him, Craft Computing, Hardware Haven, and a few others whose names currently escape me, are all solid sources for learning how to host things at home.

After OMV, I would start with learning Docker and other containerization methods, and VMs.

Valid points, honestly. I have the iPhone because it’s what work provides me. So I made it work for me. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

My personal device is the Pixel 9 Pro XL, for what it’s worth.

I responded to either one of your comments here, but I can say that FaceID is pretty damn good for what it is, and it will not unlock for any of my coworkers while in a cleanroom. FaceID uses more than just the camera, as it can see through sunglasses.

And FaceID is absolutely atrocious if you wear anything on your face, which I often do, like sunglasses and helmets, or if you’re laid on your face.

About that… I work in a clean room, which means everything except my eyes and nose are completely covered - including wearing safety glasses over my regular glasses. My work phone is an iPhone 12, and in that situation, its FaceID still works most of the time. I can’t say the same about my Pixel 9 Pro XL, as its face recognition needs the entire face.

But I digress…

Go outside and talk to several random people. That’s the average person.

Yes, but the average person doesn’t give a shit about the technical definition. You know what is meant, don’t be pedantic about it.

Some laptops (Thinkpads in particular) are capable of limiting the battery level via a Linux application called tlp so it doesn’t go pop when plugged in 24/7.

Freeware = Free software

Technically true.

I hear you, man. My dad (gen X) is like that, even today he still prefers the size of the iPhone 4. He’s got a 14 now, but laments the larger size quite often 😅

My personal daily is the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and my work phone is a bog-standard iPhone 12. I will absolutely concede the fact that the larger Pixel can be difficult to use with one hand, but IMO - with the keyboard’s one-handed mode and Quick Cursor installed - the benefits of the larger display far outweigh the difficulty of one-handed usage. Although with my work phone, I can whip it out with one hand and shoot a message or email to my coworkers far quicker than similar work on my Pixel… Though there are other difficulties with iOS in general that I can’t justify (such as the complete inability to scale things down to fit more content)… But that aside, the physical size of my iPhone 12 is quite nice for its intended purpose.

There is something to be said for the physical battery size in a smaller device, especially where battery life is a huge selling point these days. Having two flagships where size is the only difference, the smaller one is going to suffer in battery life. The iPhone 13 mini has the exact same specs as its larger non-Pro sibling (except a slightly lesser resolution, but retaining a slightly higher ppi), and its battery life just doesn’t hold up as well. That may not matter to some people though, and these things do charge pretty quickly, so I guess that’s subjective.

All that said - Unfortunately, we’re stuck in a world where profits reign king, and small phones (even with top-tier specs like the iPhone 13 mini or Zenfone 8) just don’t sell very well because companies have convinced people that bigger = better.

i’m not moving the goalpost, I’m standing by what I’m saying.

Great, then you should understand that this is entirely subjective, meaning that there is no “right” or “wrong” way for one to enjoy their media (as long as they use headphones in public spaces - fuck those who don’t).

Remember, this isn’t team sports. You’re absolutely allowed to enjoy your media the way you desire, and if that means you prefer it on your TV at home, that’s OK! However, that doesn’t invalidate others’ preference to enjoy it on their mobile devices. For me specifically, having a smaller device that can be placed anywhere convenient is preferred over a TV in a static location. Like I said, my living room TV cannot be seen from the kitchen, and I have zero desire to wall-mount it because it weighs over 70lbs (it’s nearly 20 years old, but still crystal clear).

I dont need my brain to be constantly stimulated by media to function in day to day life.

Good for you (seriously). Personally, I like having the capability to do so. I don’t do it all the time, but when I do, it’s nice to have. And that’s OK, too.