Sam Howell @syntax@social.privacytools.io

@redstarfish
Ah the dream. Just wish it wasn't so involved.
@cuqer

I dread to think how many hours I could have saved when reinstalling/reconfiguring software if I had my own #documentation. Now one of my main tasks is going to be creating a personal #wiki of sorts in #Joplin, my #notes app of choice.

@landel
Yeah should be Python installed (if not, I could easily install it). Is pwm a module?

For anyone interested in the #FOSS tool I use for all my #elearning projects, it's called #Adapt and I wrote a #Bash script to get you up and running quickly on #Debian or #Ubuntu:
https://gitlab.com/5am/adapt-deb-setup

Since switching to a minimal #Debian install for my #RaspberryPi 4, I've been pleased with the overall performance, and it's now also running #Plex.

I do miss the easy config of my #GPIO fan. Previously I easily set it to come on when the CPU reached 55°C, but I can't figure out how to target it manually from the #terminal. I'm happy to write a #Bash #script for the task of monitoring and triggering the power. But I can't do that until I figure out the commands.

Any ideas?

@krock Yep, I have Calibre and think it's a great tool. For most of my years being a serious reader I've preferred printed books, but I like the idea of getting back into ebooks. I have an old Kindle Paperwhite (which I keep off all networks and on airplane mode so it can't phone home to Amazon). Soon I might put some time aside to work on a personal ebook library (with the help of Calibre).

Why can I not seem to find any online stores for #DRM-free #ebooks which aren't using #GoogleAnalytics and which accept #crypto without relying on services like #BitPay?

@FreePietje
And now I've discovered tune2fs - thanks. I always wondered if I could change labels without repartitioning.

My various setups (primary machine, home #network etc.) seem to challenge me weekly, but the satisfaction of fixing issues and taking back control makes the stress worthwhile. I love #selfhosting, and every day is a school day. I recently repurposed an old 1TB HDD as a #NAS and want to try some kind of #mediaserver, but Netflix has become an expectation in the household. Share your #RaspberryPi / other self-hosting project ideas!

#linux #foss #privacy #security

@dajbelshaw
Always good to have config backups for all routers, switches etc in case you need to restore.

@ThreeBadgersInATrenchcoat I agree. I've done all I can for now / all I have the patience for (disabled logging, swap etc.). Other than that I'll just keep an eye on performance, clone the SD every month or so.

@jet So far I've commented out everything logging to /var/ in rsyslog.conf and disabled the service for good measure. Also set journald.conf to 'storage=volatile' -- I figure it's good to have some logs in memory rather than disabling journal completely. But it's trial and error for me currently...