JXM's recent activity
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Comment on An honest assessment of American rural white resentment is long overdue in ~misc
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Comment on Home insurance rates to rise 6% in 2024 after 20% increase in last two years in ~finance
JXM LinkI purchased a house six years ago. In that time, our insurance cost has nearly tripled. I was told by my insurance company last year that they would not renew my flood coverage even though I live...I purchased a house six years ago. In that time, our insurance cost has nearly tripled.
I was told by my insurance company last year that they would not renew my flood coverage even though I live in an "area of minimal flood hazard" according to FEMA. Due to the age of our house (it was built in 1980), no one will cover it.
We had to get our state run insurance of last resort. It has deductible that's twice what our previous plan was, in addition to a co-insurance percentage of the damages we have to pay. It also has a much lower maximum payout. And it costs four times as much. Oh, and our state's insurance system is borderline insolvent, so who knows if they'll even be able to pay if something major happens that impacts a large swath of people.
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Comment on How do you feel about student loan forgiveness? in ~life
JXM Link ParentRegarding 2, I disagree. I’m one of those people who paid off my loans (took me nearly 10 years) but just because I had to suffer with the financial burden of student loan debt doesn’t mean I want...Regarding 2, I disagree. I’m one of those people who paid off my loans (took me nearly 10 years) but just because I had to suffer with the financial burden of student loan debt doesn’t mean I want others to. I’ll be happy for those who get their loans forgiven and get a better chance at financially succeeding than I did.
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Comment on I bought a house, now what? in ~life.home_improvement
JXM LinkStart putting money away now for the inevitable big expenses that come with owning a home (replacing the roof, HVAC repairs, water heater, etc). They sneak up on you and you don’t want to be...Start putting money away now for the inevitable big expenses that come with owning a home (replacing the roof, HVAC repairs, water heater, etc).
They sneak up on you and you don’t want to be scrambling to find the money and have to just buy the cheapest replacement you can afford or have to result to terrible financing options to keep your house in good shape.
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Comment on [SOLVED] What does the unsubscribe button on Outlook or Apple mail do? in ~tech
JXM Link ParentBut look at how well DNC worked. It was a disaster and has made almost zero impact in terms of the amount of spam calls we all get.But look at how well DNC worked. It was a disaster and has made almost zero impact in terms of the amount of spam calls we all get.
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Comment on 25th anniversary interview with RollerCoaster Tycoon’s creator, Chris Sawyer in ~games
JXM Link ParentI bought the GoG version when it was released and was disappointed to learn it didn’t work with trainers and kind of gave up on it after that.I bought the GoG version when it was released and was disappointed to learn it didn’t work with trainers and kind of gave up on it after that.
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Comment on 25th anniversary interview with RollerCoaster Tycoon’s creator, Chris Sawyer in ~games
JXM LinkI poured countless hours into RCT when I was a kid. The only game I can think of that I’ve spent more time on is SimCity 2000. I remember learning years and years ago that the game was largely...I poured countless hours into RCT when I was a kid. The only game I can think of that I’ve spent more time on is SimCity 2000.
I remember learning years and years ago that the game was largely programmed by one person in assembly and having my mind blown that someone could even do that.
I love that he just tried going to a theme park to record the sound effects.
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools’ Day 2024 on the internet in ~talk
JXM LinkYouTuber Metal Jesus Rocks did a good YouTube video that’s just a 6 minute compilation of his signature intro from every video he’s done. Ahh…I love a harmless April Fools joke. Reminds me of the...YouTuber Metal Jesus Rocks did a good YouTube video that’s just a 6 minute compilation of his signature intro from every video he’s done.
Ahh…I love a harmless April Fools joke. Reminds me of the good old days before the internet ruined it.
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Comment on Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Official trailer in ~movies
JXM LinkI'm glad they brought back the directors of the last one. I'm glad they were able to get another big budget movie after getting shafted by Warner Brothers on Batgirl.I'm glad they brought back the directors of the last one. I'm glad they were able to get another big budget movie after getting shafted by Warner Brothers on Batgirl.
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Comment on Who are the pop stars, from any era, who have extraordinary skills? in ~music
JXM Link ParentIf you like them, you should check out the YouTube channel Hats Off Entertainment. He does short documentaries on a wide variety of comedy subjects, but he's done quite a few on classic comedians...If you like them, you should check out the YouTube channel Hats Off Entertainment. He does short documentaries on a wide variety of comedy subjects, but he's done quite a few on classic comedians like Keaton, Chaplin, Lloyd, and Laurel and Hardy.
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
JXM Link ParentActually, you can sue them.If you can't sue a gun manufacturer for crimes committed by its customers, why should you be able to sue a software company for the crimes of its users?
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Comment on The lost version of Three Amigos in ~movies
JXM Link ParentI agree that the final version is probably better than the longer scripted version. A lot of John Landis’ films are found in the shooting stage/editing room though, so it isn’t surprising to hear...I agree that the final version is probably better than the longer scripted version. A lot of John Landis’ films are found in the shooting stage/editing room though, so it isn’t surprising to hear that the original script was longer.
Dan Ackroyd’s original script for The Blues Brothers was nearly 400 pages before Landis edited it down.
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Comment on Want to automate my home with a privacy focus (but I'm a bit slow and need help) in ~life.home_improvement
JXM LinkHome Assistant is the way to go. It has tons of integrations, including Zigbee/Z-Wave and Apple HomeKit. Any accessory that supports HomeKit can be paired directly with Home Assistant via the...Home Assistant is the way to go. It has tons of integrations, including Zigbee/Z-Wave and Apple HomeKit. Any accessory that supports HomeKit can be paired directly with Home Assistant via the HomeKit plugin. You get all the benefits of Apple's HomeKit security without being tied to just their ecosystem.
You can use those two systems to build a pretty robust, offline system.
The company behind Home Assistant also offers a remote access subscription for like $5 per month if you don't want to worry about the hassle of setting up remote access yourself.
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Comment on The day I put $50,000 in a shoe box and handed it to a stranger in ~finance
JXM Link ParentI think this is an extremely important point to stress. It might seem obvious to us reading this story, but in the moment it can seem all to real and serious. My dad fell for one of those fake IRS...In the safety and comfort of our homes it's easy to see it is a scam, and we can poke holes at it all we want. But it's important to read just in case it happens to us or those we love.
I think this is an extremely important point to stress. It might seem obvious to us reading this story, but in the moment it can seem all to real and serious.
My dad fell for one of those fake IRS tax scams where they call and say you'll be arrested unless you pay your "back taxes" immediately. This was nearly a decade ago, before they were as widespread and well known as they are now. When he told me what happened, my first reaction was to be mad, but I can see why he panicked in the moment and sent them the money (luckily it was only $200).
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Comment on I'm getting top surgery! in ~lgbt
JXM LinkI don't normally contribute to threads unless I have something substantial to add but I just wanted to say congratulations! One of my best friends just started hormones this week and I've seen how...I don't normally contribute to threads unless I have something substantial to add but I just wanted to say congratulations! One of my best friends just started hormones this week and I've seen how much happier transitioning has made her. Hopefully this can do the same for you!
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Comment on Advice on expanding storage in starter homelab/media server in ~comp
JXM Link ParentOnce it's up and running, Unraid basically runs itself. Until last week when I restarted to do an update to the OS, my server was up and running for nearly 3 months (when I also restarted it to do...Once it's up and running, Unraid basically runs itself. Until last week when I restarted to do an update to the OS, my server was up and running for nearly 3 months (when I also restarted it to do an update). It's a pretty resilient OS.
Synology NAS systems are pretty locked down. You can upgrade the RAM and network cards on the consumer models but that's about it. If you want to run anything relatively CPU heavy, then a Synology NAS will be pretty limiting.
I will say that software-wise, DiskStation (the OS that Synology NAS boxes run) and Unraid are extremely similar in terms of adding apps and services. They both mostly rely on Docker to get ready made app templates that you can customize however you want.
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Comment on Advice on expanding storage in starter homelab/media server in ~comp
JXM LinkWhat are you planning on using the server for? File storage? Streaming media? Do you want something that's plug and play or are you willing to build something yourself? I've been using Unraid for...What are you planning on using the server for? File storage? Streaming media? Do you want something that's plug and play or are you willing to build something yourself?
I've been using Unraid for a few years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. In terms of usability, it's the best homelab server OS I've tried. It runs on basically anything, so you can run whatever hardware you want/have/can afford to get. There's also a pretty sizable user base, so there are tons of tutorials out there on how to do just about anything you can imagine.
If you want something premade, Synology makes a bunch of great NAS boxes that you just have to throw some drives in and you're good to go. It has apps for just about everything you can imagine.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
JXM Link ParentI mean, if you have full admin rights and trust your employer not to monitor your computer, then you can just install what you want and uninstall if when you get back. You can also use an app like...I mean, if you have full admin rights and trust your employer not to monitor your computer, then you can just install what you want and uninstall if when you get back. You can also use an app like AppCleaner to completely remove the apps once your trip is done.
That's not a choice I'd make, but it's an option.
As for using a live image, it's a whole lot harder on newer M-series based Macs. You could use something like UTM to install your own virtualized copy of MacOS.
Your employer could still hypothetically monitor your network traffic or screen, but at least the apps are in a separate environment.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
JXM LinkIdeally you would just not use your work machine to access any personal information or sites but it seems like you don’t really have a choice. I’m not sure how locked down your work laptop is, but...Ideally you would just not use your work machine to access any personal information or sites but it seems like you don’t really have a choice.
I’m not sure how locked down your work laptop is, but you can do all of those things via a web browser. Just make sure you log out everything when you’re done with your trip. All of the major browsers will let you open a separate profile so you can keep your personal and work stuff separated.
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Comment on US federal appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity in ~news
JXM Link ParentI wouldn’t put anything past this current pack of whackos, but I cannot imagine the legal loopholes and twisting they’d have to say the president is above the law. If they set that precedent,...I wouldn’t put anything past this current pack of whackos, but I cannot imagine the legal loopholes and twisting they’d have to say the president is above the law. If they set that precedent, what’s to stop the next president from literally just killing all his opponents to stay in power?
This quote stuck out to me. That’s a lot of words to say, “I’m not racist but…” and we all know full well that when you hear that statement, someone is about to say some racist shit.