Adam

A technology enthusiast, privacy, security and FOSS advocate that specialized in DevOps for companies and individuals across North America and Europe. Founder and operator of Adamsdesk.

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2026-03-27 20:30:34 UTC

Slice of Life Wallpaper: Part Ten
Find peace and see the deeper benefits and beauty of solitude through this human curated collection of digital artwork wallpapers.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/slice-of-life-wallpaper-part-10/
#blog #wallpaper #SliceOfLife #art #MastoArt #MentalHealth
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/303/016/697/011/522/original/3acff349f3ce333e.webp

2026-03-26 02:46:46 UTC

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@nprofile…ng8x Unfortunate it doesn't have an open source license. @nprofile…sq2g

2026-03-25 01:22:02 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 Thank you 🙂

2026-03-24 23:18:46 UTC

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@nprofile…yhqn Well thank you for referencing my post. @nprofile…jmg2

2026-03-24 22:55:26 UTC

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@nprofile…zwua Great idea.
Oh yes, I just meant the Mastodon post. Thanks for sharing.

2026-03-24 22:17:15 UTC

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@nprofile…zwua Thanks for making this post. I was not even aware of this. Looks like I need to migrate to Zensical maybe.

2026-03-24 21:47:52 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 Well done!

2026-03-24 21:45:32 UTC

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@nprofile…jmg2 I agree and I think of it like this.
Social media, messengers, chat services, etc. is a digital form of a conversation. Best used for short form messages. A blog or website is an organized form of thoughts or purpose that leads to the ease of reading if done well. Two different mediums with each having there own purpose or use.

2026-03-24 19:58:20 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 Thank you Naty for the shout-out and the compliment. I'm having a tough day and seeing this reminds me why I do what I do. I appreciate it more than you think.

2026-03-24 17:14:50 UTC

Updated: Little Bits Issues
- Fix Broken Links
- Fix Orphan Links
- Fix Redirect Links
- Issue #1 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-1/
- Issue #8 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-8/
- Issue #15 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-15/
- Issue #16 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-16/
- Issue #19 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-19/
- Issue #28 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-28/
- Issue #29 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-29/
- Issue #32 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-32/
- Issue #33 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-33/
- Issue #34 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-34/

2026-03-24 15:08:51 UTC

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@nprofile…yhqn Well done and thank you for including my recommendations.

2026-03-23 00:55:27 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq @nprofile…5ld3 Oh dang, that's sweet.

2026-03-22 18:57:10 UTC

🚨 Bill C-22 would force every Canadian internet provider, messaging app, and cloud service to build surveillance backdoors & store a year of your private data. Foreign state hackers exploited similar legislation in the US — compromising up to a million people.
📝 Tell Your MP: https://openmedia.org/StopC22-mast
#Canada #news #BillC22 #CDNPoli @nprofile…yfp8

2026-03-22 15:37:33 UTC

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@nprofile…q0hx Happy Birthday! 🎉 I hope you have a good one!

2026-03-22 15:29:09 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq Oh you're the winner of another one of those sweepstakes 😏

2026-03-22 15:12:19 UTC

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@nprofile…y9hu What the heck? I've been searching and I came up empty. States it's open source yet where is the code, docs, etc. ?

2026-03-22 14:59:40 UTC

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@nprofile…y83d Well said and I agree, all good things take time.

2026-03-22 01:24:23 UTC

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@nprofile…z289 Thanks for the shout out. 😊

2026-03-22 01:23:23 UTC

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@nprofile…6v2q It's quite a good and lean distro.

2026-03-22 01:15:27 UTC

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@nprofile…z289 Hey, that's great and wonderful to hear you are enjoying it. I too love that no software is required to use and configure.

2026-03-21 23:07:33 UTC

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@nprofile…faca An interesting approach that leaves one with endless questions. Can the one review the source code? What does it access online? How does it install GNU/Linux? What GNU/Linux distro does it use? What desktop environment does it use? How does this effects ones security and privacy?

2026-03-20 20:08:33 UTC

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@nprofile…k7ew Dang man so sorry to hear this happened to you. Glad you are safe and well though. I love your description of "took off like the absolutely clappers". 😆

2026-03-20 20:02:52 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 Ouch, sorry to hear that.

2026-03-20 18:36:46 UTC

Review of GNOME Core App Image Viewer (Loupe)
A complete review of GNOME Image Viewer (Loupe) application with overview, advantages, criticisms, image formats, keyboard shortcuts, and install.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/review-gnome-core-app-loupe/
#blog #GNOME #linux #tech
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2026-03-20 02:33:34 UTC

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@nprofile…nzcs Happy Birthday @nprofile…6jyx! 🎉🎂🎁

2026-03-19 04:24:29 UTC

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@nprofile…3qy7 Sounds great. I wish I could attend. @nprofile…x044

2026-03-19 03:47:02 UTC

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@nprofile…per4 There is an issue on this but it was closed with no reason that I can find. https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/issues/263

2026-03-17 14:27:06 UTC

Updated: WeblogPoMo AMA: Part #2
- Fix broken link
Find the answers to the questions people have been asking Adamsdesk about in this WeblogPoMo Ask Me Anything (AMA) November 2024 challenge part 2.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/weblogpomo-ama-part-2/
#blog #WeblogPoMoAMA @nprofile…p49j @nprofile…8xdn

2026-03-17 14:25:09 UTC

Updated: Find Your Most Frequently Used Terminal Commands
- Fix redirect link
Determine the most used commands in the terminal using Bash, Fish, PowerShell and Zsh with these simple one line commands.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/find-most-used-terminal-commands/
#blog #100DaysToOffload #commandline #linux #windows #PowerShell

2026-03-17 14:22:58 UTC

Updated: What Happened to the Android Applications of Simple Mobile Tools?
- Fix redirect link
Uncover the truth behind the sale of Simple Mobile Tools’ Android Applications to ZipoApps and learn about what alternatives are available.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/simple-mobile-tools-android-applications/
#blog #android #tech #Technology

2026-03-17 14:19:21 UTC

Updated: Little Bits Issues
- Fix broken links
- Fix redirect links
- Fix orphan links
- Issue #5 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-5/
- Issue #12 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-12/
- Issue #13 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-13/
- Issue #14 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-14/
- Issue #15 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-15/
- Issue #26 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-26/
- Issue #27 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-27/
- Issue #31 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-31/
- Issue #33 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-33/
#blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #LinkDump

2026-03-12 20:43:54 UTC

🇨🇦 Canada's political parties are using Bill C-4 to permanently exempt themselves from basic privacy law. We have days to force the House to accept the Senate’s sunset clause compromise.
📢 Tell your MP to respect voter privacy, sunset Bill C-4! https://openmedia.org/C4Sunset-mtd
@OpenMediaOrg
#BillC4 #Canada #news

2026-03-10 17:35:06 UTC

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@nprofile…stmg Thank you so much for sharing so openly. This post maybe of help not just to yourself but others as well.
I wish you all the best and I hope recovery comes sooner than later for you.

2026-03-10 00:39:32 UTC

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@nprofile…7nt7 That is amazing and wonderful to see!

2026-03-09 21:28:30 UTC

Adamsdesk Review of The Year 2025
Join me in a review of reflecting upon achievements with statistics, what can be improved moving forward, and mental health for the year of 2025.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/adamsdesk-review-2025/
#blog #adamsdesk #AnnualReview
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2026-03-09 03:33:17 UTC

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@nprofile…4pah I hope it was relaxing for you.

2026-03-09 03:32:32 UTC

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@nprofile…53as It was always towards the end you found a bad disk and had to start over. ☹️

2026-03-09 03:01:48 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq Congratulations! 🎉👏

2026-03-09 01:43:50 UTC

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@nprofile…l8me UPS for me claimed they tried to delivery and it was refused. No one came all day. No letter was left to pickup either. They just sent the package back.

2026-03-08 15:46:46 UTC

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@nprofile…a2se Best bet is KeePassXC on Linux and for Android KeePassDX. Then use Syncthing.
Email for free is a challenge as it typically comes at a cost even when free. Maybe Preveil https://www.preveil.com/, I've never used it nor know much about it.

2026-03-08 15:36:13 UTC

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@nprofile…q6rf This should be helpful, https://www.davidrevoy.com/article332/my-tablet-history-log-a-listing-of-all-the-tablet-i-tested-since-2002-update-2023. @nprofile…ujul has been using drawing tablets for years on Linux.

2026-03-08 06:23:03 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq ouch, sorry your relaxtion was interrupted.

2026-03-08 02:35:15 UTC

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@nprofile…n7k2 Virt Manager is wonderful to me to do what you are saying. I use it frequently for testing and playing.

2026-03-04 18:51:43 UTC

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@nprofile…ps4j Ahh I see. To save a subset of paths just hide or delete the ones you don't want and then export it as a plain SVG.

2026-03-02 23:39:15 UTC

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@nprofile…ps4j You're welcome. Happy to hear you gave it a try.
Is there something I could possibly write that would be helpful in learn Inkscape?

2026-03-02 20:18:07 UTC

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@nprofile…atnr That's a good way to put it, thank you.

2026-03-02 20:10:30 UTC

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@nprofile…atnr I'm sorry that you when through this terrible experience. Stay safe!
I'm curious to know what you said to stop the use of AI?

2026-03-02 19:27:15 UTC

Updated: The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line
- Add viewer smd
Investigate, play, and explore the benefits of using one of these GNU/Linux command line interface application Markdown viewers.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/linux-markdown-viewers/
#blog #markdown #commandline #terminal #linux #100DaysToOffload

2026-03-02 05:53:45 UTC

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@nprofile…hpd7 The colour seems the same to me.

2026-02-28 07:17:59 UTC

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@nprofile…v3xj This is disgusting.

2026-02-20 18:56:06 UTC

Updated: The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line
- Modify Test Version
- Modify Review Notes
Investigate, play, and explore the benefits of using one of these Linux command line interface application Markdown viewers.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/linux-markdown-viewers/
#blog #markdown #commandline #terminal #linux #100DaysToOffload

2026-02-20 16:05:11 UTC

Design The Perfect Heart Shape In Inkscape With Confidence
Gain confidence and knowledge in this comprehensive guide on how to create the perfect heart shape using the vector graphics editor called Inkscape.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/inkscape-design-heart-shape/
#blog #inkscape #GraphicDesign #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/103/798/075/179/899/original/a67c5b4c68a632e7.webp

2026-02-08 18:41:29 UTC

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@nprofile…ng8x I enjoy hard copies of books, but I lack the room to store them. I avoid DRM and go with e-books. Saying that though, I am willing to purchase books I wish to physically own or should I say collect. Ones I would read over and over again. The downside now is getting physical hard copies of books due to tariffs or complexity of shipping. As a result this has pushed me even more into e-books. The book industry is determined to make reading books difficult and frustrating.

2026-02-08 18:02:24 UTC

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@nprofile…w39f Looks very cool. What's the license for the project?

2026-02-07 13:48:33 UTC

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@nprofile…3l3h Very impressive.

2026-02-07 06:24:57 UTC

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@nprofile…3l3h It amazes me how clean the alleyway is.

2026-02-07 02:25:06 UTC

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@nprofile…ahed Hey that's great to hear and exciting.

2026-02-06 22:58:09 UTC

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@nprofile…yejy You're welcome.

2026-02-06 18:52:22 UTC

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@nprofile…53as Feishin's interface reminds me of Spotify.

2026-02-06 18:40:45 UTC

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@nprofile…4pah Ouch, that is horrible and really concerning.

2026-02-06 16:55:52 UTC

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@nprofile…4pah Oh boy, I hope it goes well for you. I recall a time long ago at a conference with Microsoft representative and they didn't seem to like my comments about their product creating bad code.

2026-02-06 16:09:11 UTC

View Mozilla Thunderbird Mailbox Quota Size Usage and Limit
A complete guide to acquire the necessary knowledge and required steps to view a mailbox’s quota size usage and limit in Mozilla Thunderbird.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/mozilla-thunderbird-mailbox-quota-size/
#blog #email #thunderbird #OpenSource
@nprofile…yejy
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2026-02-06 14:49:23 UTC

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@nprofile…x8gt Welcome Alex to the fediverse.

2026-02-05 23:16:00 UTC

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@nprofile…m5a6 Thank you.

2026-02-05 20:13:19 UTC

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@nprofile…avwq Welcome to the fediverse. Hopefully some coffee beans will be coming soon for you.

2026-02-03 18:05:05 UTC

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@nprofile…jmg2 It's been to long for me too. I'll be giving it a go at some point, just not sure when as I'm quite busy.

2026-02-03 18:02:05 UTC

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@nprofile…jmg2 You're welcome. I remember playing this game as teenage and it was amazing for its time. I hope you enjoy it.

2026-02-02 22:02:02 UTC

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@nprofile…upxj What's the movie?

2026-02-02 20:09:14 UTC

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@nprofile…ng8x Well said. I prefer my CDs, DVD/Blu-rays over all other media. I too am sick of the streaming games of most providers. The majority of the money given should always go to those that create it. An important thought to remember is each dollar spent is a vote to keep the service or company in operation. @nprofile…hy4k @nprofile…7t4r @nprofile…2zfv @nprofile…qnx8 @nprofile…clkd @nprofile…vd7p @nprofile…xd8n @nprofile…gfsf @nprofile…z289 @nprofile…lp8t @nprofile…vaq2 @nprofile…ze5h @nprofile…jmwc

2026-02-02 04:54:42 UTC

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@nprofile…3gzj I watched it and I agree it's fun entertainment.

2026-01-31 22:39:06 UTC

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@nprofile…3gzj I don't believe I've watched this one before. I'll have to add it to my list. Thanks for sharing.

2026-01-30 12:52:51 UTC

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@nprofile…jmg2 Thanks Andreas for the shout out. Hard to believe I've released 32 (https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-32/) issues already with the 33rd coming soon. You can't say I don't include a lot of links. 😉 @nprofile…m5a6 @nprofile…stmg @nprofile…xx8a @nprofile…atnr @nprofile…6x4u @nprofile…7z3l @nprofile…kp9r @nprofile…s5s2 @nprofile…dh5u @nprofile…6gll @nprofile…xwgs @nprofile…5ejy @nprofile…9wdg @nprofile…3gzj @nprofile…gmrj @nprofile…trd2 @nprofile…5sw9 @nprofile…z5mv @nprofile…udlj @nprofile…3u03

2026-01-30 02:24:45 UTC

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@nprofile…0kna Welcome!

2026-01-28 18:23:02 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq Crazy to me. Awesome of you to go for this.

2026-01-28 18:17:40 UTC

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@nprofile…ng8x Good to know, thanks.

2026-01-28 15:43:25 UTC

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@nprofile…ng8x I'll have to assume this is another good blog post as I don't want to spoil it since I've not yet seen this series.

2026-01-28 15:35:51 UTC

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@nprofile…atnr Oh I agree Back To The Future and The Terminator are classics that hold up today. Come to think of it I should watch The Terminator again as it has been many years since I've seen it.

2026-01-28 05:12:51 UTC

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@nprofile…z6pq This is lab work? Seems far to simple for anyone beyond beginner of computing.

2026-01-25 16:44:52 UTC

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@nprofile…53as 👍

2026-01-25 16:16:29 UTC

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@nprofile…53as That's a perfect t-shirt for you. 😄

2026-01-25 16:15:33 UTC

I nice warm sunny 😎 morning with temperature of -33 °C (-27.4 °F) with a windchill of -45 °C (-49 °F). 🥶

2026-01-25 16:11:43 UTC

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@nprofile…53as A beautiful looking camera.

2026-01-24 15:05:14 UTC

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@nprofile…0h7y Pandoc is amazing!

2026-01-24 14:39:12 UTC

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@nprofile…s039 Good morning!

2026-01-21 18:36:26 UTC

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@nprofile…vkk5 I've used this one and it does a good job. Too bad though it's dependant on Mozilla.

2026-01-20 20:18:56 UTC

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@nprofile…yhqn @nprofile…hett Mario Kart is a great video game and must have party game. I too love how it is easy to just pickup and play.

2026-01-20 04:09:32 UTC

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@nprofile…35kv You could do unit testing. Take a look at this blog post, https://spin.atomicobject.com/unit-tests-for-everything-else-nginx-apache-and-virtual-hosts/.

2026-01-20 04:00:44 UTC

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@nprofile…zqsh That's really cool. Sounds like an amazing place to see.

2026-01-19 16:00:40 UTC

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@nprofile…8a8f Sounds like a good day.

2026-01-19 15:15:03 UTC

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@nprofile…8a8f Not bad and yourself?

2026-01-19 15:12:10 UTC

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@nprofile…8a8f AbbeyBlog.con ?

2026-01-19 14:52:22 UTC

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@nprofile…ynd9 It looks beautiful to me.

2026-01-19 04:04:50 UTC

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@nprofile…a047 Clean up on aisle 1.

2026-01-19 02:02:36 UTC

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@nprofile…q0hx Fresh Parmesan 🤤

2026-01-18 07:11:46 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 You're welcome. It's always best to verify.

2026-01-18 05:55:46 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 Ahh okay, that's what I figured. Thanks for confirming and finding the FAQ.

2026-01-18 05:54:28 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 This is just used for issue tracking.

2026-01-18 04:42:45 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 I've never heard of Saulala. I don't see the source code or license. Do you know where to find these?

2026-01-17 18:45:54 UTC

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@nprofile…s5s2 You got this!

2026-01-17 18:42:43 UTC

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@nprofile…jmg2 Excellent link dump post. I never came across Stunt Car Racer before. As I child I enjoyed Deathtrack (https://archive.org/details/msdos_Deathtrack_1989) and Stunts (https://archive.org/details/STUNTS_VGA).