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Comment on How do you avoid the "getting started" loop? in ~talk
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
rabbidearz LinkReading Cage of Souls by Adrian Tchaikovsky right now. I lived children of time, and then children of memory, but I'm not ready for the labor of getting through the third one just yet. In the...Reading Cage of Souls by Adrian Tchaikovsky right now. I lived children of time, and then children of memory, but I'm not ready for the labor of getting through the third one just yet.
In the past, I enjoyed the Silo series by hugh howey as well. Great story
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
rabbidearz Link ParentI watched the movie and the series on hbo max and it was pretty goodI watched the movie and the series on hbo max and it was pretty good
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
rabbidearz Link ParentI've tried to read Red Mars about 3 different times but I'm lost WAY early in the book. I can't even figure out who the characters are and such. Feels like a lot of work every time, but I've heard...I've tried to read Red Mars about 3 different times but I'm lost WAY early in the book. I can't even figure out who the characters are and such. Feels like a lot of work every time, but I've heard so many good things about it I keep thinking maybe there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~creative
rabbidearz Link ParentHonestly, the bigger part of this is getting into the habit of sitting down at your desk for 15 minutes at the same time each morning. That should be your goal. Grab a cup of coffee and sit there....Honestly, the bigger part of this is getting into the habit of sitting down at your desk for 15 minutes at the same time each morning. That should be your goal. Grab a cup of coffee and sit there. The rest will work itself out eventually, but putting pressure on yourself to crank out a book or produce x number of words or whatever places a huge burden and taints it. It's a walk in the woods, not a 5k run. Just be there for whatever happens and you will be posting snips of writing soon enough.
If you find yourself avoiding it once you've dedicated yourself to sitting at your desk, it's time to ask if you really want to even be writing. It's totally fine if the answer is no. There is plenty going on without crushing yourself under word debts.
Best of luck to you.
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Comment on Suggestions for a new Android phone, please in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentMy wife and I have samsung s21 ultras. Hers just doesnt charge with a plug due to this issue and she has to use wireless charger. Mine doesn't have this issue at all. Hers stops every now and then...My wife and I have samsung s21 ultras. Hers just doesnt charge with a plug due to this issue and she has to use wireless charger. Mine doesn't have this issue at all. Hers stops every now and then after an update and works fine for a whilem
We live in Florida, so humidity is akin to floating in soup most of the time.
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Comment on What games do you most wish had a remake, or a sequel or both? in ~games
rabbidearz LinkI think a new version of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic would be amazing. Both of those games were fantasticI think a new version of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic would be amazing. Both of those games were fantastic
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Comment on Those of you with standing desks, how are finding them and would you recommend? in ~life
rabbidearz LinkI've used one for years and recommend them to everyone. Even if you only use it a little, you have the option. There are weeks where I sit most of the time and I feel it. I stand for interviews...I've used one for years and recommend them to everyone. Even if you only use it a little, you have the option. There are weeks where I sit most of the time and I feel it. I stand for interviews (and have been favored for it), meetings, general work, etc. I usually sit for focus work that I need to think a lot for (reporting, detailed emails, etc), but even some of that works well with standing.
Being able to make small adjustments is huge as well. Sometimes a centimeter or. Two is great, even just to be in a slightly different anglr. Sometimes i sit but force the desk higher than is reasonable just to work for a few minutes with a stretched spine.
I splurged and got 4 wall mounted monitors, a rollermouse red mouse, and a barracco split keyboard. I tried a treadmill, but it's hard to do so i just go on walks or do bodyweight exercise when able.
There is also research that sitting 8 hours per day is equivalent to smoking, so it's worth the change.
As for chairs, i had a fancy chair or two, but found a great one for $375 at a furniture store that works well.
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Comment on Can anyone tell what's wrong with my tape deck? in ~tech
rabbidearz LinkAin't got no gas in it? :)Ain't got no gas in it? :)
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Comment on Help me decide on moving from android chrome to a more privacy friendly browser in ~comp
rabbidearz Link ParentPerfect! Thank you! Yes, the minimal app I have is similar to unlauncher. I'll do some more research.Perfect! Thank you!
Yes, the minimal app I have is similar to unlauncher.
I'll do some more research.
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Comment on What, in your opinion, are the best true wireless earbuds for the price? in ~tech
rabbidearz LinkI recently got some sony c700s (newly released, around $100) and I really like them.. There are better headphones, but they cost a lot more These have some noise cancellijg, fit in a small case,...I recently got some sony c700s (newly released, around $100) and I really like them.. There are better headphones, but they cost a lot more
These have some noise cancellijg, fit in a small case, and have some decent features
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Comment on Help me decide on moving from android chrome to a more privacy friendly browser in ~comp
rabbidearz Link ParentThanks for the info. I always get some high end samsung phone, but easily get caught in loops where I'll check socials too much. I've had some success reading instead of socials on breaks, but it...Thanks for the info. I always get some high end samsung phone, but easily get caught in loops where I'll check socials too much. I've had some success reading instead of socials on breaks, but it doesnt always last.
I use a minimalist app to make the phone text based (no icons) and hide the tempting apps. There is a feature that asks how long i want to be on and will either close it or warn me when time is up.
It helps me be a little more mindful, but essentially just makes it 10 clicks instead of 1 to get where I want to go (a mild inconvenience).
At the same time, i do use the web for good stuff most of the time, and it's rare that I'm sucked away in socials, despite being active on them. I'm intenional for the most part (although you cant control what comes at you) so it works out.
I'll look into the lightphone just to see. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment on Help me decide on moving from android chrome to a more privacy friendly browser in ~comp
rabbidearz Link ParentI'm curious about your move to dumbphone. Was the impact magical or meh? Do you miss anything?I'm curious about your move to dumbphone. Was the impact magical or meh? Do you miss anything?
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentThanks! I haven't seen MS Fabric yet, but it seems like a big deal. One of the biggest challenges around data is finding ways to make it meaningful for busy people who don't typically deal with...Thanks!
I haven't seen MS Fabric yet, but it seems like a big deal. One of the biggest challenges around data is finding ways to make it meaningful for busy people who don't typically deal with it, but need to make decisions based on it.
If it can write a decent report, that would be enough for most people.
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentThat's the utopian dream, isn't it? :) They will leverage all that knowledge to hit you with an ad when you are at your weakest. "Would you like me to add pepto bismol to your shopping list?" as...without privacy implications
That's the utopian dream, isn't it? :) They will leverage all that knowledge to hit you with an ad when you are at your weakest. "Would you like me to add pepto bismol to your shopping list?" as it listens to you puking away! :)
What you are describing sounds amazing though, and I think it would truly be a game changer for so many. It really is within the realm of feasibility also, and honestly, I was hoping to see more evolutions toward just that kind of use case!
Here's hoping.
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Comment on Simple, ethical, decent shoe recommendations in ~life.style
rabbidearz Link ParentI wonder if this is a US thing. I mow through 2-3 pair of shoes per year. I usually get higher end vans ($100) and hoka 11's ($160). I'm not a light fella, but if i get a year out of them I'm...I wonder if this is a US thing. I mow through 2-3 pair of shoes per year. I usually get higher end vans ($100) and hoka 11's ($160). I'm not a light fella, but if i get a year out of them I'm marking the occasion in my diary.
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentNice! Maybe I need to look into Notion. I've been using obsidian for note taking and microsoft todo for my task system (probably switching to monday.com. because I have it for other purposes.Nice! Maybe I need to look into Notion. I've been using obsidian for note taking and microsoft todo for my task system (probably switching to monday.com. because I have it for other purposes.
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentYeah, this is the big issue with truly supportive technologies being geared toward making money. I said in another reply that i was able to create and add/remove to lists with these devices. You...Yeah, this is the big issue with truly supportive technologies being geared toward making money. I said in another reply that i was able to create and add/remove to lists with these devices. You could keeo a GTD system verbally and it was useful, but they want me to order pizza, which I would never do through alexa, so they converted this to shopping lists. It advertises to me endlessly when i ask what's in the news. It makes suggestions on some premium package when i ask it to play sleep sounds. I'm being crushed by ads so i dont have to manually play spotify and set timers!
I was hoping for an actual assistant, who can do things you would pay an assistant to do in a small business, but they are so limited. The alexa skills seemed promising, but they didnt offer the customization I was hoping for (such as listening to audiobooks on apps other than audible).
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentYeah. I'm surprised at how underwhelming it all is. I'm giving away gobs of data just so i dont have to click a button. I used to be able to create a lot of lists with it, but they turned those to...Yeah. I'm surprised at how underwhelming it all is. I'm giving away gobs of data just so i dont have to click a button. I used to be able to create a lot of lists with it, but they turned those to shopping lists, which i definitely dont need.
I had alexa glasses that could read my email to me while driving to work. That was cool, but I work remotely now so it isnt useful
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Comment on Are any AI virtual assistants actually useful? in ~tech
rabbidearz Link ParentYeah, I use all of those features as well, and have both google amd alexa devices throughout the house, but they don't do anything I would pay an actual assistant to do in a small business. THAT's...Yeah, I use all of those features as well, and have both google amd alexa devices throughout the house, but they don't do anything I would pay an actual assistant to do in a small business. THAT's what I want! An actual virtual assistant to set appointments for me, find time in my calendar, research things, email people, review notes and documents, etc. Truly time saving things
It's hard not to want to keep finding new projects, so I don't try to stop, BUT I try to build a buffer in or set rules.
For example: Want to learn some new thing? Great! Spend an hour looking at it, then wait a few days or a week. If the urge pops up, try to do some more research, find someone who has done it, make a list of practical reasons the skill would be useful, etc. If after a week or so the burn is still there and I have a good list, then plan it into my life in a reasonable way (this fights all the urges to just spend 36 hours straight trying to cram the knowledge).
For actually getting work done, I try to build a routine so I do it at a specific time (even if not every day, I look at what I have to do and say "at 10am I'm doing this" and set an alarm. This works for some things, but if I realize I'm resisting something, I just set a focusmate session and do it then. 90% of the time that works because I set an appointment with someone to work on my own stuff.