EmpiricalFlock

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Dpad vs analog stick in c/gaming@beehaw.org
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

Part of the issue there is actually the 360 controller, from my experience. It has one of the worst D-pads ever made. That said, platformers and fighting games are typically the only ones I use a D-pad on anyway, so if you don't play those you'd likely never use it.

Let's discuss: Kirby in c/gaming@beehaw.org
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago

I had Squeak Squad on the DS and played through it many times. I've been playing through some of the others (still don't have the recent 3D one), and my biggest complaint is just that I'm not the target audience anymore. Haha. Some difficulty settings would be wonderful. However, whenever I want to turn off my brain for a bit I'll boot up Triple Trouble or Amazing Mirror sometimes.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director wants series vets and newbies alike to be surprised by its twist and turns, seeing the remake as more than 'just a callback' in c/gaming@kbin.social
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Oof. You'd think if they wanted to surprise people with twists and turns they'd just make a new game instead of altering the plot of a remake (unless I'm misunderstanding).

Other than filling with plaster and taking a cast of your bits, what use do you suggest for large glass jars? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 4 points 5 months ago

Might be a bit narrow, but if you wanted to make some pickle spears it should work.

I like to do a fridge pickle (always gets eaten within a few weeks, so spoilage isn't a huge concern). Something like this pickled jalapeño recipe works with most veggies, and you can use some whole black peppercorn and mustard seeds (or a pickling spice mix) to give it that pickle flavor.

Statement: Nextcloud stands for an open and free society - Nextcloud in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 23 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (8 children)

I think I'm OOTL. An ant-fascist statement from them is wonderful, but what is their association to the Potsdam incident referenced in the statement?

Edit: is it just that they are a German company?

Do you prefer CD-R or CD-RW for music? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I have gotten whole cases of CD-R's at yard sales and thrift stores. I do not own a single CD-RW. Even when I purchase them, the CD-R's are so cheap that if I mess up I can just toss the error and still come out ahead. If I needed to overwrite it frequently I would probably just use a different media if available (like a USB drive).

Q-Tip: It's not too late! Select Class One Probe at checkout for delivery before the solstice! in c/risa@startrek.website
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 2 points 6 months ago

For some reason my first thought was that this would be an A Tribe Called Quest crossover meme.

I'm re-reading The Hobbit at the moment. Gandalf might not be a conjurer of cheap tricks, because he's only packing the expensive, high-caliber stuff. in c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 9 points 6 months ago

Fireworks. Gandalf is famous for them.

How did money work on deep space 9? in c/startrek@startrek.website
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 2 points 7 months ago

I think I remember them mentioning that the replicators can't make very complex items, like a layered alcoholic drink. That and honestly a lot of people would probably still go just for the social aspect.

Help with DVD problem, please. in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I can't find anything for sure on the webpage, but I haven't run across a DVD in good condition that it can't rip. I may just be lucky and not own any DRM protected DVDs, though.

Help with DVD problem, please. in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I typically use the beta version of MakeMKV on Windows, but I would have no clue what to use on my Debian machine. I hope you are able to resolve your issue, though.

Help with DVD problem, please. in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (5 children)

I've been ripping DVDs for several years now and have never seen this issue. What program did you use? I thought most retail DVDs were read only once shipped, so I am not sure how you could corrupt it.

Have you tried playing it in another player (like a recent game console or a Blu Ray player)? It could be a corrupted driver for your PC's disc drive.

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Help Choosing OS for Plex Media Server (beehaw.org)
 

The Main Question

I am looking into updating/upgrading my home media server using some old hardware from my main PC, and I would like some advice on Operating Systems. I have used Windows 10 for the life of this server, and I do not know if that would be the best choice for the future.

My main use case is a Plex Media Server with Remote Access and Hardware Acceleration, but I would also like to self-host a few items, including NextCloud and possibly Bitwarden. I have looked into TrueNAS CORE a bit, but I am uncertain how it would handle these Plex features. Regarding Remote Access, Plex says that it requires

64-bit Ubuntu (16.04 or later) or 64-bit Fedora (26 or later) distributions

and that

Compatible FreeBSD servers require Plex Media Server 1.13.9 or newer

Plex also says that other distributions may work with hardware acceleration, but they are not officially supported. They give a list of supported NAS devices, but they do not mention installing TrueNAS on your own hardware.

My experience with Linux kernel OS's is relatively limited. I had to use Ubuntu for university, and I have used ZorinOS and Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS at various points. I am familiar with the terminal, but I am by no means an expert.

A Few Lists

Why am I considering moving from Windows 10?

  • Tired of unstoppable automatic updates causing unexpected downtime
  • Interested in potentially less resource-hungry OS's
  • Would like to use an OS more suited for a home media server, if possible

What is my current hardware?

  • HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-3470
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 6 TB Seagate External (STKP6000400)

What is my planned hardware?

  • Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX
  • CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
  • RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 (only have 2 RAM slots)
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 1 TB Internal, maybe the old 500 GB Internal, 6 TB Seagate External
  • Still need a case and a power supply
    • I will either purchase new ones for my main PC and use those for this, or I will purchase new ones for this purpose.
    • As a note, my current main PC case can fit 3 internal hard drives.

A couple of random points

  • The Pentium G4560 has a slightly lower benchmark than the i5-3470. However, it is 5 years newer. Both CPU's support Intel Quick Sync Video. Would the newer G4560 still perform better for Plex despite having slightly lower benchmarks, or would it ultimately be a wash?
  • I feel like using the 6 TB Seagate as an Internal drive would allow it access to a more reliable power supply and a faster data connection. Do any of you have experience shucking this model? Would it even be worth it, with the access to a USB 3.1 port that I would have with the planned hardware? A quick search tells me that it may be SMR, but I am already using it as my primary media drive so I am not certain if this would affect shucking any.
  • I would very much like a more automated method of backing up specific folders on the 6 TB drive to either the internal drives or my two 2 TB Seagate external drives that I use for backups. On your suggested OS, do you have a preferred software/script for this?
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