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Comment on A variety of beginner home server questions in ~comp
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Comment on Boeing whistleblower: production line has “enormous volume of defects” bolts on MAX 9 weren’t installed in ~transport
arch_mage Link ParentStatistically: Yes plane stats vs car statsStatistically: Yes
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
arch_mage LinkIllegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildingsIllegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings
Inspectors with New York City’s building safety agency uncovered a tunnel that was 60 feet (18.3 meters) long and 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide beneath the Chabad-Lubavitch global headquarters in Crown Heights. It connected four buildings owned by the Hasidic group through openings cut into basement walls.
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Comment on Inquiry: Looking for a frontal hotswap PC case in ~tech
arch_mage Link ParentIf you can't find a used rack, you can build your own! I personally bought a small 12u off amazon, but a friend of mine built his loosely following this guide on reddit, by welding scrap sheet...If you can't find a used rack, you can build your own! I personally bought a small 12u off amazon, but a friend of mine built his loosely following this guide on reddit, by welding scrap sheet metal he had lying around instead of wood.
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Comment on Inquiry: Looking for a frontal hotswap PC case in ~tech
arch_mage LinkI was once in a similar spot as you, ending upgrading to a rack and I haven't looked back! They are obviously more more expensive but being able to hold multiple computers in one spot (neatly) is...I was once in a similar spot as you, ending upgrading to a rack and I haven't looked back!
They are obviously more more expensive but being able to hold multiple computers in one spot (neatly) is a game changer.I am currently using a SilverStone RM224 for my storage needs, but I think a SilverStone RM22-312 would fit your usecase.
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Comment on House explodes in Arlington VA, as police attempt to execute search warrant in ~news
arch_mage LinkI used to live near Arlington, so all my friends still in the area have been sending me this news piece. One of them was close enough to actually hear the blast. I encourage watching the video of...Earlier in the day, an unnamed suspect allegedly fired a flare gun 30-40 times from inside his Arlington home into the surrounding neighborhood, Arlington County Police said their preliminary investigation found, adding that there was no property damage or injuries as a result of the flare gun discharge.
While officers were investigating the flare gun incident, local police say they obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s house and tried to make contact with him using telephone and loudspeaker communication.
As they were trying to execute their search warrant, police said they heard what they believed was a firearm being discharged in the home several times and at about 8:25 p.m. the house exploded.
I used to live near Arlington, so all my friends still in the area have been sending me this news piece. One of them was close enough to actually hear the blast. I encourage watching the video of the blast taken by a neighbor of the exploded home.
Scary stuff, so close to Washington DC too.
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House explodes in Arlington VA, as police attempt to execute search warrant
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Comment on US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India in ~news
arch_mage Link ParentFollow up with update: https://www.reuters.com/world/why-murder-plot-will-not-turn-us-away-india-2023-12-01/ We received some more information regarding the plot. Seems I was right about it the...Follow up with update: https://www.reuters.com/world/why-murder-plot-will-not-turn-us-away-india-2023-12-01/
We received some more information regarding the plot.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said the unnamed Indian official, whose responsibilities include security and intelligence, and Indian national Nikhil Gupta, 52, plotted this summer to kill a New York City resident who advocated for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India.
They did so - exchanging messages with an undercover DEA agent about the planned assassination - even as President Joe Biden was honoring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state visit to the White House on June 22.
Seems I was right about it the plot being caught in the planning/details step rather than the plot being stopped underway.
I am interested to see if this "unnamed Indian official" has gone rouge or if there are others with/behind them. Will being interesting how India in particular handles this. I am also dying to know if this the same person who plotted the assassination in Canada.
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Comment on Are there any games that you have enjoyed playing without the HUD or mini-map? If so, which ones and why? in ~games
arch_mage Link ParentI hope you give it a shot! It is an amazing game. The praise it receives is well earned.I hope you give it a shot! It is an amazing game. The praise it receives is well earned.
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Comment on Are there any games that you have enjoyed playing without the HUD or mini-map? If so, which ones and why? in ~games
arch_mage LinkThrowing my hat in the ring for Nier: Automata. I absolutely love the upgrade system in this game. Since you play as an android, upgrades take up storage space, which there is a max amount of. The...Throwing my hat in the ring for Nier: Automata.
I absolutely love the upgrade system in this game. Since you play as an android, upgrades take up storage space, which there is a max amount of. The entire HUD is composed of upgrade chips that you can remove to add more combat or utility focused chips whenever you want. It also encourages the player to experiment with what you really need and not need. It feels like uninstalling programs to debloat a PC and getting just right for you.
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Comment on US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India in ~news
arch_mage LinkFrom the linked article I think there is a big difference between the plot being abandoned, vs the plot being in progress and getting stopped by the FBI. I'm leaning towards the former, but only...From the linked article
The Financial Times said its sources did not say if the U.S. protest to India resulted in the plot being abandoned, or if it was foiled by the FBI. It said the protest was registered after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed on a state visit by President Joe Biden in June.
I think there is a big difference between the plot being abandoned, vs the plot being in progress and getting stopped by the FBI. I'm leaning towards the former, but only time will tell how far along India went. Nonetheless, it is quite concerning that India has even considered stepping on the toes of US sovereignty.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
arch_mage LinkI meant to post this in last week's OffBeat Friday Thread, but I forgot. My apologizes for holding onto this one. Green Slime spotted oozing from NYC Sewers: It's worth looking the the pictures....I meant to post this in last week's OffBeat Friday Thread, but I forgot. My apologizes for holding onto this one.
Green Slime spotted oozing from NYC Sewers:
It's worth looking the the pictures.
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Comment on People who use Obsidian, or other research apps, what service do you use to sync between devices? in ~tech
arch_mage LinkI use the remotely save plugin for obsidian to backup to my fastmail drive over webdav, but you could use something else like dropbox as your file backup. I prefer this because its self contained...I use the remotely save plugin for obsidian to backup to my fastmail drive over webdav, but you could use something else like dropbox as your file backup. I prefer this because its self contained in the obsidian app, so there is nothing external to configure.
It also works on mobile, which is what sold me on it.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of October 16 in ~news
arch_mage Link ParentTo follow up on this: Jordan suspends bid for US House speaker Seems like they'll just roll with McHenry as the temp Speaker to get things movingTo follow up on this: Jordan suspends bid for US House speaker
Hardline conservative Jim Jordan told his fellow Republicans he will suspend his bid to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and back Republican Patrick McHenry to fill the role on a temporary basis
Seems like they'll just roll with McHenry as the temp Speaker to get things moving
Jordan said he would not seek a third vote to win the post and instead will back a plan to empower McHenry to hold the post until January, according to several lawmakers.
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Comment on Steve Scalise drops out of US Speaker of the House race in ~news
arch_mage LinkThe title says it all, at this rate we might not have a Speaker of the House by the Nov 17 Shutdown Deadline. I feel like the Republicans are doing everything they can to weaken their position...The title says it all, at this rate we might not have a Speaker of the House by the Nov 17 Shutdown Deadline. I feel like the Republicans are doing everything they can to weaken their position coming into the 2024 election.
The runner up candidate to Scalise, Jim Jordan most likely won't unite the factions either:
I wonder who will end up being the "compromise candidate" that gets the house reopened again.
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Steve Scalise drops out of US Speaker of the House race
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Comment on I've been looking into self-hosting, what's the best cost-efficient option? in ~tech
arch_mage LinkI use fastmail for email with custom domains. As a part of the service, they can host simple websites for you. Its a free option if already using fastmailI use fastmail for email with custom domains. As a part of the service, they can host simple websites for you. Its a free option if already using fastmail
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Comment on Microsoft might want to be making Windows 12 a subscription OS, suggests leak in ~tech
arch_mage Link ParentI agree with business use of this. I think this is way to try to eat into Amazon's marketshare for virtualized computers on AWS. I doubt that this will become the norm for home users.I agree with business use of this. I think this is way to try to eat into Amazon's marketshare for virtualized computers on AWS. I doubt that this will become the norm for home users.
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Comment on Dianne Feinstein’s US Senate seat to be filled by Laphonza Butler in ~news
arch_mage Link ParentSorry should have phrased that better. I meant I couldn't find anything on her changing her primary residence back to California. I was unsure if there was any rule/law forcing her to change or if...Sorry should have phrased that better.
I meant I couldn't find anything on her changing her primary residence back to California.
I was unsure if there was any rule/law forcing her to change or if she can keep her primary residence in Maryland as an appointee senator. -
Comment on Dianne Feinstein’s US Senate seat to be filled by Laphonza Butler in ~news
arch_mage LinkEdit: This is essentially a continuation/follow-up of Feinstein’s Death Topic The most interesting part about this to me was that Butler doesn't live in California or was registered to vote in...Edit: This is essentially a continuation/follow-up of Feinstein’s Death Topic
Butler has been the president of EMILY’s List, which works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights, since the group’s board of directors appointed her in 2021, when she became the first woman of color to lead the organization. She previously worked at Airbnb as a director of public policy and campaigns and has a long history working in California politics, including as an adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign. But much of her background is in the labor movement, serving as a union president in California.
The most interesting part about this to me was that Butler doesn't live in California or was registered to vote in California until her appointment.
Butler moved to Maryland in 2021 around the time she was chosen to lead EMILY’s List, public records show. She was registered to vote in Maryland in 2022, according to public records, but Newsom’s office said Monday, in response to questions about Butler’s residency, that she has re-registered to vote in California.
Does that mean that she has changed her residence back to California, or she still going to be living in Maryland? I couldn't find any info on that. If she didn't then can a Senator for California live in Maryland? There doesn't seem to a restriction on interim Senator Appointees. Even if there isn't anything prohibiting it, it is a strange move. I'm reminded of when Hillary moved to New York to become a senator back in 2000.
I also find it equally strange that the Governor isn't picking one of the 2024 senate candidates
(Governor) Newsom had said he would not pick one of the candidates running for the seat in 2024
+1 for Truenas SCALE.
Makes it very easy to convert an old pc into a NAS. Everything is available through the web interface so there is pretty much never a need to open a terminal.