Ekis

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Is linux good for someone tech illererate. in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Based on my own experience as well as taking into account the suggestions of other people, here are the top three Linux distros for beginners:

These are basically just "install-and-go" distros; no need for advanced setup.

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[Guide] How to make your own DDNS (www.fosterhangdaan.com)
 

This guide shows you how to create a DDNS-like system using Cron and a shell script. Creating your own removes the reliance on third-party DDNS providers like No-IP. I thought I'd share it here since DDNS is essential for self-hosting.

This is something I wish I'd setup sooner. For the longest time, I got comfortable with No-IP and having to manually confirm the hostname every 30 days.

Why does this community, which is privacy oriented, use Discord rather than Matrix? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It's the same issue with a lot of open-source software projects. Many use proprietary/closed-source services to communicate with users or develop the software itself. It's quite ironic, really. ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Help me decide a font for my website in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 1 points 11 months ago

For my website, I went with my two favourites: Ubuntu for sans-serif and Cascadia Code for monospace. I think it's a good combination. ๐Ÿ™‚

New User in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Linux Mint is a great beginner distro.

I got my dad, who is very non-tech, to switch from Windows 10 to Linux Mint; he has been using it for over 2 years now. He went from using Edge, Microsoft Word, and Outlook to using Firefox, LibreOffice and Thunderbird.

Are you cancelling streaming services? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 1 points 11 months ago

I cancelled my Netflix and Spotify subscriptions long ago after content would get taken down for whatever reason. This reminded me that I'm only renting the content from these services; I don't actually own them.

Fast forward to now, I selfhost a Jellyfin server and pirate all the content I want. Feels good to have total control and ownership over my music and movie collection.

What are your thoughts on human augmentation? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

There is no certainty in flesh except death.

What can we do to keep the web open? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think a good first step is to use free and open-source, non-profit alternatives (Firefox, Lemmy, Mastodon, Matrix, etc). The next is to help grow these technologies by contributing to their development. You can contribute by fixing bugs, translating text, or just donating money.

It will take a while for most people but try to DeGoogle, DeMicrosoft, and DeApple your life. It's quite liberating to not be tied to any of these company's DRM, policies or rules.

Ubisoft Can Delete Inactive Accounts, Making Users Lose Access to Their Games in c/gaming@beehaw.org
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

People need to realize that you do not own the games that you buy from stores such as Ubisoft and Steam. You are renting these games at best. These companies can deny access to your games at any time they see fit. Whether it's deleting inactive accounts, a change of policy, business going bankrupt or any act of god.

This is why I only buy games from stores such as GOG or itch.io where I actually receive a DRM-free copy of the game. It's mine forever so long as I back it up; which is not hard to do since storage is so cheap nowadays.

what messaging apps do you use? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[โ€“] Ekis@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago

I use Cinny. It's a desktop app for Matrix.