Adam

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

#BSD #cycling #DOS #fitness #FOSS #GNU #infosec #Lego #linux #MOC #MSDOS #OpenSource #OpSec #OSINT #pinball #privacy #RightToRepair #security #StarTrek #Unix

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2024-08-18 00:37:39

Updated: List of Helpful Mastodon Resources
- Added FediDevs
Handmade list of resources for the federated social network Mastodon covering, how to use, find an instance, find people, tools and more.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/list-mastodon-resources/
#100DaysToOffload #mastodon
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2024-08-13 02:29:47

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@npub1ppy…aj6g You're welcome.

2024-08-13 01:26:04

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@npub1ppy…aj6g Hi aleidk, you may want to read my Little Bits series under the blog section to discover good sources.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-15/

2024-05-16 01:17:57

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@npub18tc…e06t This is the better version of the movie. The new doesn't hold up.

2024-05-14 16:30:18

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@npub1su2…ecd9 I'm curious to know how you've organized your spreadsheet for this tracking. A possible blog post?

2024-05-09 01:02:30

Saying Goodbye To Neofetch and Giving Thanks
Gain the latest news as to what happened to the Neofetch project and giving thanks to the lead developer Dylan Araps and contributors.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/neofetch-archive-goodbye/
#commandline #linux #WeblogPoMo2024 #tech #technology
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2024-05-08 04:54:48

Install Windows 11 Without An Internet Connection
Take these simple steps to install Microsoft Windows 11 without an Internet connection and gain insight into what the solution changes in the system.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/windows-11-install-without-internet/
#WeblogPoMo2024 #windows #tech #technology #blog
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2024-05-05 20:58:32

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@npub18tc…e06t That's too bad. Mine doesn't have one, but I travel to other neighbourhoods to find the bargains. What was the best find you've found?

2024-05-05 18:56:28

The Annual Community Garage Sale Haul of 2024
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/community-garage-sale-haul-2024/
#thrifting #weblogPoMo2024 #blog
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2024-05-03 04:32:17

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What's your favourite bit for May?

2024-05-03 02:19:49

Little Bits: Issue #12
May has arrived and so has another new issue of Little Bits that will feed your curiosity on the journey of exploring this creative digital world.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-12/
#blog #WeblogPoMo2024
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2024-05-01 07:26:30

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@npub1r4f…0nms Oh okay. You don't have to use Makrdown. Simple HTML is also supported.

2024-04-11 20:05:19

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@npub1w7a…tpn3 This seems interesting. Yet I'm not sure this is what people are really wanting in a social network app. I guess it all comes down to how it is implemented. I don't see any open source code 😦.

2024-04-11 18:17:17

Hey, Stuff This! - Tech Support Representative
by Peter Steinfeld, circa 1995
#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor #tech
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2024-03-23 14:40:34

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@npub18tc…e06t Woah, no I was not aware at all. This is very cool. Now I'm thinking I should do a post about this. It's all bringing back childhood memories... I loved playing Night Stalker, Lock 'n' Chase, etc.

2024-03-23 14:14:41

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@npub18tc…e06t Ahh I'm not sure. What news do you mean?

2024-03-23 04:47:37

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@npub18tc…e06t I always enjoyed playing on the Atari 2700. Unfortunately I've never owned one. I did have an Intellivision which is comparable.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellivision

2024-03-23 04:40:23

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@npub1su2…ecd9 Nice! I have an the same model, but a 80 GB. It was called iPod Video at this stage, but the 6th generation they changed it to calling it iPod Classic. I put Rockbox on my iPod to gain more control and power. Shockingly it blew Apple's firmware out of the water. Even gave better battery life.

2024-02-17 01:27:34

Master The Essential GNU/Linux Keyboard Shortcuts
Accelerate your productivity by mastering efficiency with these essential Linux keyboard shortcuts that every GNU/Linux user should learn.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gnu-linux-keyboard-shortcuts/
#linux #KeyboardShortcuts #commandline #terminal
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2024-02-14 19:14:39

The Canada Bill C-26 is designed as the government's spying wishlist. Canadians deserve better than this half-baked legislation.
Email your MP demanding appropriate, rights-protecting amendments at https://openmedia.org/FixC26NOW
#Canada #privacy #HumanRights

2023-12-28 07:18:16

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@npub13wq…35s0 Jump ship and use a computer instead. Avoids most of the tracking and nasty apps.

2023-12-19 02:21:27

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@npub13wq…35s0 Tiny Ltd. https://www.tiny.com looks like a investment firm that focuses entirely on acquiring businesses to get the majority stack in other businesses to create revenue. Hard to find anything more without say listening to the podcast as most of the site is full of marketing fluff. So frustrating. Give me the real information.

2023-12-19 01:58:17

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@npub13wq…35s0 This is why we need to use sources that are crowd sourced and even use open source. Such services like The Movie DB https://www.themoviedb.org/ is a great source. Though I've not ventured into the discussions area.

2023-11-27 20:39:11

Updated: Automatically Remove Website Tracking Parameters
A privacy guide on how to automatically remove query parameters before a website is visited with the use of uBlock Origin custom filters.
- Add new post image
- Fix alt text
- Fix post description
- Fix reference
- Fix grammar/spelling
- Fix post title
- Fix custom filters
- Add email tip
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/remove-tracking-parameters/
#100DaysToOffload #privacy
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2023-10-01 15:46:53

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@npub1sua…szrk You can do it! Finish the challenge.

2023-09-28 18:58:38

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@npub1sua…szrk I've yet to play this game, though it looks fun.

2023-09-17 18:04:59

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@npub1aal…tfh7 I believe auto type for Bitwarden is only achievable via mobile app and web browser extension. Not ideal sometimes for desktop use.

2023-09-17 17:23:36

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@npub1aal…tfh7 Pretty good actually.
The only concern I see is that I wouldn't talk about typing out a password as they should never be typed in the first place let alone memorized. The only password that needs memorizing is the password manager. All others should be auto-typed. Do not use clipboards either.

2023-09-15 20:26:15

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@npub1sua…szrk Wow that is pretty good.

2023-09-15 20:21:26

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@npub1zsc…zajh Welcome Michael to the #Fediverse.

2023-09-15 20:03:18

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Image credits...
- Open Sans font by Steve Matteson, https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Open+Sans
- Fira Sans font by Mozilla, https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/fira-sans
- Image by OpenClipart-Vectors, https://pixabay.com/vectors/microphone-talk-speak-record-radio-1295666/
- Designed in Inkscape, https://inkscape.org/
- Converted in GIMP, https://www.gimp.org/
- Modifications: Resize, add text, add background, add lines

2023-09-15 19:57:38

What does open source mean to you on this #FollowFriday? Give a follow and boosts for #OpenSource on the #Fediverse!
- AntaresSQL @npub1fq7…amqq
A modern, fast and productivity driven SQL client.
- ESLint @npub1det…xdec
Find and fix problems in your JavaScript code.
- Godot Engine @npub1ede…nsaa
Advanced, feature-packed, multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine.
- Silex website builder @silexfosstodon.org
An open-sourced, community backed website builder.
#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware
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2023-09-15 17:30:10

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@npub1u7k…93ue Woah an old Mac, that takes me back.

2023-09-15 17:23:40

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@npub1rsk…w6wk Oh okay, just curious.

2023-09-15 17:22:41

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@npub1qr5…20ax @npub1da2…rv5m I totally agree. I only have on one bare metal system.

2023-09-15 03:42:31

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@npub1uuu…9t8c KISS Launcher is wonderful. At least you found a work around.

2023-09-15 01:09:25

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@npub1rsk…w6wk Good for you. I've never heard of Libation. Have you successfully converted ebooks using it?

2023-09-14 08:13:49

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@npub1gvu…wfu0 Yes I'm aware of Cities Skylines 2. The game is still worth it to me. Yeah, that is unfortunate about Unity.

2023-09-14 04:16:18

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@npub1da2…rv5m It depends on how you install Alpine Linux. I've mostly used it one systems, virtual machines or docker that only need a lightweight solution.

2023-09-14 03:51:13

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@npub1da2…rv5m I've not tried Fedora Silverblue yet. It sounds like it goes beyond what Alpine Linux does. GNOME has gone through a lot of changes since version 3.x. Not all of it is great, but seems to by going down a better path.

2023-09-14 02:42:54

Where must Humble Bundle do this to me? It's so cheap.
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cities-skylines-build-today-plan-for-tomorrow
#gaming #linux

2023-09-13 23:09:36

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@npub1w78…efqy That would have been amazing to see.

2023-09-13 06:35:41

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@npub1pws…2qe9 An SSG os the way to go!

2023-09-10 07:53:24

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@npub1w78…efqy Its sitting on your shoulder

2023-09-10 07:40:07

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@npub1sua…szrk You deserve each one.

2023-09-08 17:41:21

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@npub1alm…yeul It's an achievement, no matter what. 👏

2023-09-08 16:49:12

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@npub1alm…yeul I'm doing okay, and yourself?

2023-09-08 16:47:29

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@npub1n4u…3l3z Here are some possibilities, though uncertain they do all what you listed.
- AudioAnchor https://github.com/flackbash/AudioAnchor
- Voice https://github.com/PaulWoitaschek/Voice

2023-09-08 16:42:34

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@npub1urf…n7l3 The website alone is awful, https://www.clubhouse.com/. Looking at the app store for Clubhouse it's a voice memo and voice chat app with group chat capabilities. Nothing new, but questionable.

2023-09-08 04:41:01

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@npub1wn3…j4ad @npub1w78…efqy I would prefer to not have DRM period. I've been with Netflix for over 11 years. I do enjoy it and was hoping Netflix would change the industry more than it has in a positive manner. Let's say I'm not willing to give it up at this time, however I'm not willing to pay for more streaming services. If I didn't have Netflix then where would I get this type of content? I love movies especially and some TV shows.

2023-09-08 04:28:44

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@npub1w78…efqy @npub1wn3…j4ad Star Wars: Andor looks interesting, but will never be able to see it.

2023-09-08 04:20:42

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@npub1w78…efqy @npub1wn3…j4ad Oh okay, my fault. I assumed it was a movie.
https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83867-star-wars-andor

2023-09-08 04:13:27

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@npub1wn3…j4ad @npub1w78…efqy Oh okay, so possible this https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1033318-andor?

2023-09-08 04:12:20

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@npub1w78…efqy @npub1wn3…j4ad Ahh && ||, now that is a hard motive title to search for. Nothing coming up for me.

2023-09-01 19:10:04

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@npub1n56…uvdy You're welcome.

2023-09-01 19:03:18

Grab a #free copy of King's Bounty: The Legend via GOG for a limited! It's #DRMFree too!
Should run well on #Linux.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/kings_bounty_the_legend
#games #gaming #windows #rpg

2023-09-01 05:22:12

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@npub19j0…ss0k That's great!

2023-09-01 00:59:22

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@npub1alm…yeul I plan to when I'm free. @npub1wzq…0ag6

2023-09-01 00:28:15

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@npub1ksq…qxzk Yeah I can understand that. Until people understand it is time to kick businesses out of our social life it will be challenging.

2023-09-01 00:13:32

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@npub156y…ladl Though the license is not listed on opensource.org, it is perfectly fine. This creative commons licenses to me are intended for documentation, content files, etc. Not software code. There is a difference. A better break down is at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html.

2023-08-31 23:59:38

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@npub1alm…yeul Dang that is pretty catchy. I've never really gotten into syncwave, but I think this will make me want to 😁.

2023-08-31 23:47:11

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@npub1sua…szrk Hey, we care!

2023-08-31 23:23:29

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@npub1ksq…qxzk See my post about Reddit under the alternative section, https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/say-goodbye-to-reddit/.

2023-08-31 23:13:58

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@npub1su2…ecd9 I suppose, it just losses so much detail. If you want to use the photo for something else often the jpg is not usable.

2023-08-31 23:12:29

Extralife - #Tech Support by Scott Johnson, circa 2010
#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor
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2023-08-30 15:18:21

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@npub1su2…ecd9 jpg is not a great format let alone for photglography.

2023-08-30 15:07:14

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@npub1alm…yeul Oh I entirely agree, done quite well. Crazt how it is already 9 years old and still applicable.

2023-08-30 14:58:30

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@npub1tc6…mhfm That's great, I wish you well in this journey.

2023-08-27 16:56:20

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@npub1alm…yeul So odd, I'm actually doing the same thing.

2023-08-27 16:53:34

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@npub1en5…fdl4 I get a 404 error when trying the link.

2023-08-27 08:38:32

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@npub1alm…yeul This was great! Thanks.

2023-08-27 07:59:15

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@npub1wn3…j4ad Most likely someone had nothing better to do.

2023-08-27 07:54:39

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@npub10h3…79mz You may like my own website https://www.adamsdesk.com/. 🙂

2023-08-27 07:47:22

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@npub1axj…q8fp Welcome to the Fediverse.

2023-08-27 07:40:49

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@npub1k34…t2r3 Hey, that's great that you found them.

2023-08-26 15:44:04

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@npub1qr5…20ax @npub1e27…9rnu @npub15kd…wcst Budgie is great! @npub1xx7…6vya

2023-08-24 01:31:31

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@npub1aex…s6ak Wonderful and you're welcome.

2023-08-23 07:41:36

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@npub1n5h…f7lz Very well described.

2023-08-22 07:44:10

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@npub1da2…rv5m Sounds quite similar to me. When you do give it a go, dontbe so hard on yourself. It may result in making it harder to write.

2023-08-22 07:15:00

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@npub1aex…s6ak Here you go, https://semver.org/

2023-08-20 05:33:41

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@npub1da2…rv5m Honestly don't give up. Here was my last experience, https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/end-round-2-100-days-to-offload/. I hope it helps.

2023-08-19 00:35:34

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@npub1535…53a7 🤯 🤤 beautifully done!

2023-08-18 21:39:04

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@npub1w78…efqy That is so true and a good movie.
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/860-wargames

2023-08-17 21:01:49

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@npub1w78…efqy Free culture humour 😏

2023-08-17 20:27:24

Build an Everything App
Idea by @npub1w78…efqy 2023
Created by @npub1q5l…ywp3 2023
Musk photo by Heisenberg Media, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elon_Musk_-_The_Summit_2013.jpg
Stallman photo by Ruben Rodriguez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richard_Stallman_at_LibrePlanet_2019.jpg
#funny #tech #humour #humor #programming #emacs
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2023-08-15 20:03:04

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@npub13xj…026y This is the first I've heard of someone doing this. I'm very curious to know truly why you would consider doing this outside of parlor tricks or novelty?

2023-08-15 16:09:37

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@npub1ykv…ey6z Nice. I also have a box of empty jewel cases so I can replace the broken ones.

2023-08-15 05:54:37

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@npub1zpu…qh6x That is one amazing set up. :blobcatdrool:

2023-08-15 05:25:48

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@npub1zpw…dk8l Looks good and healthy to me.

2023-08-15 05:21:57

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@npub1pxt…pdwx :blobfoxlaugh: I've had this thought several times.

2023-08-15 05:20:01

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@npub17ms…7899 No this is presently not supported.

2023-08-15 05:17:57

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@npub1w78…efqy Ahhh run away :blobcatfrowning:

2023-08-15 05:06:41

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@npub1683…f0qg Now a days usually just call it plastic bags. However, as a kid we refered to them as Safeway bags.

2023-08-15 05:02:14

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@npub1w78…efqy That's a good achieve!

2023-08-15 05:01:06

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@npub12lq…y49h That's wonderful. Keep following the passion.

2023-08-15 04:59:19

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@npub1ykv…ey6z It depends on how much your grandparents are willing to learn. Personally I recommed KeePassXC. Teach them to use auto type. The other option is free plan for Bitwarden. Avoid at all costs password manager built-in to a web broswer. Teach them to never save in browser. Make sure which ever option you go with to have a automated backup solution.

2023-08-15 04:47:11

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@npub1ykv…ey6z I too due the same. Most ablums I pick up for 50 cents to max a couple dollars. Very cheap way to enjoy music they way we should be with freedom.

2023-08-15 04:32:02

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@npub1w78…efqy Good idea

2023-08-14 08:11:07

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@npub1sua…szrk Ahh that's a tough one

2023-08-14 00:37:30

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@npub1e7u…6gxz It happens :blobcatshrug: