beirdobaggins

joined 1 year ago
[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If you are going to dual boot and your computer has room for 2 drives. The way I would recommend doing it is to add a second drive for Linux, and disconnect to windows drive from the computer. Do a normal linux install. And then add the windows drive back in. Then you can set one of the drives as the default boot device and if you want to boot to the other just open the Boot options on boot.

This keeps things totally separated and you can even remove one of the drives later if you want to single boot.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I wasn't aware of the c/pocketknife community. Thanks!

 

$10 Benchmade bugout inspired knife with D2 steel

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

I carried the original Gerber EAB for a long time, then carried an even Smaller Package opener tool for a little while.

I just got a Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1 and it is pretty awesome.

I lost my EAB a few times because I could open it with one hand but was not comfortable closing it one handed so I would set it down and forget about by the time I was done with my task.

The Fastback is a lot bulkier but being able to easily close it one handed, and it basically being a nice full size screwdriver makes the extra bulk worth it in my opinion.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Which model SAK is that?

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

That Pinecil looks pretty cool.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago (5 children)

I tend to do most of the repairs in my home myself. In the last year I have repaired my stove twice, electrical outlets twice, broken belt on my clothes dryer, replaced a toilet, a faucet, a garbage disposal. A lot of times I start with this kit but I may go get other full size tools if they are convenient.

I have ADHD, so having tools on hand is very helpful for fixing things before I get distracted. Also putting together the perfect mini-toolkit has been one of my most recent ADHD obsessions for the last few months.

I don't generally need most of the bits, the tape, glue stick, lighter or cordage.

My most frequent needs are: Cutting tool for opening packages, and breaking down boxes. All different sizes of screwdrivers, for opening things or on the fly or tightening of screws that have come loose. Pliers can double as tweezers, nut crackers, tighten down loose bolts, pulling fuses in my car.

Also in the last few months I switched from carrying everything in my pockets to using a sling bag, so having a few extra tools that don't get used all the time is not a big deal.

I also happily perform maintenance in public places if I see the need and have the necessary tools. I recently fixed a sign in my neighborhood that came loose on one side and was making a lot of noise when the wind would blow.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

The clipper lighters look really good but I've never seen one in person. I was considering buying one online recently but it's a bit hard to tell how you will like it until you can hold it in your hand.

I have a refillable peanut lighter which was in this kit. I was doing monthly checks that the fluid was still good. But after 4 months and 4 test lights, it was dry. I switched it for the Bic at that point. If I could get a solid year with 12 test lights out of the peanut lighter I would have kept it in the kit.

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EDC Toolkit (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by beirdobaggins@lemmy.world to c/edc@sopuli.xyz
 
  • 6 in 1 Milwaukee Fastback with bit-driver

  • Curated set of bits to fit most occasions.

  • Icon micro ratchet with extension and 1/4 square socket adapter.

  • Cheap 4 mm bit driver, seems like it is the same as the Harbor freight one I've seen before.

  • Knipex 87-100 cobra pliers

  • Mini Bic lighter

  • Bit of glue stick

  • Bit of gaffer tape

  • 16 feet of micro cord

  • A few zip ties cut down to shorter length

  • Tweezer man nail tool that came with nail clippers. I use it a lot for poking, scraping and prying.

It all packs up pretty well in an old earbud case I found at a thrift store.

The only things I still want to add to this kit is the Knipex xs Pliers Wrench and a double sided sharpie.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 34 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I lived in Austin, TX and used to know a homeless guy, Walter Dwight Green 1955, back in '98 that spent winters in jail for public intoxication for the same reasons.

Including name, in case anyone else knew him and wants to chat. He was originally from Kentucky.

I was a teenager at the time but I tried to help him as much as I could.

I had to leave town for a year, when I came back, I found out he froze to death in the winter I was gone.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 13 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

TBF, if a potential partner is super excited about something you never heard of, looking into it is a good thing.

Conservatives, and other assholes, are good about hiding their crazy behind seemingly innocent things, like pepe the frog.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

EDIT: And after making the comment below I just noticed the date on the version is 2022? I'm going need to try out the latest version from their Git.

I use droidify because I like the look of it better. It comes with another repo enabled by default called IzzyOnDroid which has the Alpha versions of lawnchair.

I've been using it for years. It's great.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Me: Linux Sysadmin

Co-workers: 2 Linux sysadmins with 15+ years of experience.

They pronounce URL as Earl.

[–] beirdobaggins@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I do mostly, I turn it almost all the way off with a valve on the shower head.

The running stream is thinner than a pencil.

If I turn it off all the way, it is cold when I turn it back on.

 

I've heard people talk about asking for accommodations at work for their ADHD but I have not really heard of any examples of accommodations that have been given for this reason.

If you have accommodations at work, can you share what they are and if you feel like they have been helpful?

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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by beirdobaggins@lemmy.world to c/edc@sopuli.xyz
 

phone: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

pen: Pilot G-2 .07

earbuds: Tozo T6

USB drives: Samsung USB-C 64GB and 256GB

knife: Gerber EAB Exchange a blade

wallet: Chums Surfshort Wallet

The 64GB drive is setup with Ventoy and has a ton of bootable ISO files on it.

The 256GB drive is encrypted and has a copy all of my files. (not including files that could be easily reproduced, like movies and music)

 

I just registered another domain name that doesnt support whois privacy and I would like to hide my actual details.

How have you done this? Post office box?

 

I have just started bike commuting again. I drive to the train station, take my bike on the train and then have a 4 mile commute on my bike once I get off the train. It's mostly downhill on the way into work, which is nice because I don't get too sweaty, but that means it's mostly uphill on the way home.

I'd love to bike the whole way, but it is 18 miles and 36 miles in a day would be too long for me at this point.

Bike on the train

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