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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
gianni Link ParentWhy not use a tool like Plausible Analytics instead?Why not use a tool like Plausible Analytics instead?
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Comment on Fitness tracker (2025 edition) in ~health
gianni LinkDoes anyone have a recommendation for a fitness tracker that works with wrist tattoos? Does such a device even exist? I've tried a couple Apple Watches and a Fitbit but neither has worked at all.Does anyone have a recommendation for a fitness tracker that works with wrist tattoos? Does such a device even exist?
I've tried a couple Apple Watches and a Fitbit but neither has worked at all.
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Comment on What is the current state of Linux on phones? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentFantastic—thank you. Looks like my evening plans have solidified.Fantastic—thank you. Looks like my evening plans have solidified.
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Comment on What is the current state of Linux on phones? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentDoes RCS work on GrapheneOS? I'd like to make the switch but not at the cost of SMS.Does RCS work on GrapheneOS? I'd like to make the switch but not at the cost of SMS.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books
gianni Link ParentI mean... that sounds amazing. Added to my reading list based on this description alone.I mean... that sounds amazing. Added to my reading list based on this description alone.
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Comment on Posteo.de or Mailbox.org - Struggling to find an alternative to Proton in ~tech
gianni LinkCommenting to recommend Fastmail. An incredibly mature and feature-rich platform that doesn't seem to be run by assholes. You own your data and are fully in control of your experience. I have been...Commenting to recommend Fastmail. An incredibly mature and feature-rich platform that doesn't seem to be run by assholes. You own your data and are fully in control of your experience.
I have been using them for probably close to a decade now since I switched away from Google apps.
Edit: FWIW I am using around ~10 custom domains with Fastmail and I use both their IMAP/*DAV severs as well as their web suite.
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Comment on What low-stakes drama is going on in your circles right now? in ~talk
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Comment on Are modern iPhones unusable without a case? in ~comp
gianni Link ParentI personally avoid big-ass phones because I find they are typically unusable with one hand. Currently I use an iPhone 12 Mini without a case and have zero issues even though I have tiny clown...I personally avoid big-ass phones because I find they are typically unusable with one hand. Currently I use an iPhone 12 Mini without a case and have zero issues even though I have tiny clown hands. I wish more manufacturers would embrace sub-6” screens—I don’t need an iPad in my pocket.
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Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentIt’s much more intuitive, it follows the selection → action pattern that kakoune pioneered and helix follows (see why kakoune). It also has a concept of a “keypad” which greatly simplifies...It’s much more intuitive, it follows the selection → action pattern that kakoune pioneered and helix follows (see why kakoune). It also has a concept of a “keypad” which greatly simplifies accessing your C-c / C-x / C-g key-chords.
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Comment on What are some traditional internet forums that you still use? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentWow I went down a hole on MetaFilter last night. It gave me this wonderful sense of nostalgia for the early internet. I ended up paying the $5 registration fee—thank you for sharing this!Wow I went down a hole on MetaFilter last night. It gave me this wonderful sense of nostalgia for the early internet. I ended up paying the $5 registration fee—thank you for sharing this!
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Comment on What books do you recommend for someone looking for positive vibes or casual amusement or escape in ~books
gianni Link ParentI understand it is beloved, but I found it went a little too far in the calm & comforting direction. I ended up putting it down around 30% of the way through because it felt like nothing was...I understand it is beloved, but I found it went a little too far in the calm & comforting direction. I ended up putting it down around 30% of the way through because it felt like nothing was happening and my attention was slipping.
That said, I had read The Murderbot Diaries not long beforehand so perhaps my expectations were elsewhere.
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Comment on How to lose weight in four easy steps in ~life
gianni LinkYears ago this article helped me in a time when I really needed it. Sharing it now in hopes that others might find it helpful, too. I'm also curious to know if anyone has come across any similarly...Years ago this article helped me in a time when I really needed it. Sharing it now in hopes that others might find it helpful, too.
I'm also curious to know if anyone has come across any similarly inspiring works?
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How to lose weight in four easy steps
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Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentCame here to post Logseq as well. I think I have tried every major PKM, todo app, and notes app. I always end up back with Logseq. You don’t fall into the organizational paralysis of files and...Came here to post Logseq as well. I think I have tried every major PKM, todo app, and notes app. I always end up back with Logseq.
You don’t fall into the organizational paralysis of files and directory hierarchies—you just start writing. It’s one of the simplest to get started with while still being incredibly powerful. In fact I believe Logseq queries (datalog) are the most robust and flexible of any app I have tried (short of direct DB access).
Plus outlining just makes sense.
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Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech
gianni Link ParentYou don’t need Helix! I get the same benefits as Helix from meow edit—in addition to customization.You don’t need Helix! I get the same benefits as Helix from meow edit—in addition to customization.
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
gianni Link ParentWow I had no idea—thank you for sharing!Wow I had no idea—thank you for sharing!
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
gianni Link ParentThey actually make biodegradable flossers, the handles are made out of cornstarch. I switched to these and now have bloody gums completely guilt-free!They actually make biodegradable flossers, the handles are made out of cornstarch. I switched to these and now have bloody gums completely guilt-free!
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Comment on The best breakup advice you’ll ever get in ~life
gianni LinkThis article reminds me a little of another article which is a timeless favourite of mine, How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps. I found this at a time when I really needed it and it was very...This article reminds me a little of another article which is a timeless favourite of mine, How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps. I found this at a time when I really needed it and it was very helpful—perhaps someone else will find it useful too.
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Comment on US gunman shot dead nine years after opening fire on diner over ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy in ~news
gianni Link ParentAccording to the article it was not a routine traffic stop. There was a warrant for his arrest.According to the article it was not a routine traffic stop. There was a warrant for his arrest.
In an effort to learn F# I am building an application to manage tasks. It is a GUI app built with GTK and uses the todo.txt specification.
So far I have built the app shell and completed the todo.txt parser using the FParsec library.
Next up is turning those parsed todos into UI elements.