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  • I usually just put my entire library from my Plex server on shuffle and listen to whatever comes up. Which is usually a lot of nu-metal, alt-rock, folk music, j-pop, rap, and j-rock.

    Sometimes though I’ll have something specific I want to listen to, recently that’s been a lot of Colm R. McGuinness (over on YouTube) specifically his WH40K songs, but also all of his other stuff. He makes some great music and I’d recommend checking him out.


  • Not currently medicated for ADHD (though I am diagnosed), but I take modafinil for a shift-work related sleep disorder. It also helps with the ADHD. On the days when I take it, I find myself able to focus and get things done.

    During high school and my early twenties i was on Adderall XR and IR. That was much more effective and the only reason I’m not still doing that is because my job has travel requirement to countries where those medications and similar are illegal.

    It’s one reason among a few that I’m currently looking for a new job.








  • There is no clear definition of what constitutes a moon other than it being a body that orbits another body that orbits the parent star.

    There are some astronomers who say the dividing line between a moon-planet/dwarf planet/asteroid system and binary (or more) planet/dwarf planet/asteroid system is whether or not the barycenter of the orbits is within one of the bodies or not.

    And fun fact: if that definition gained acceptance, it would mean that the Pluto-Charon system would go from a dwarf planet-moon system to a binary dwarf planet system. Charon could get a promotion.








  • I’ve tried submitting recategorization requests through the links provided by my workplace on the block pages. The requests have been denied.

    If I’m remembering right, it’s a Symantec web filtering solution that we use and they’ve decided that my domain is in the “personal blog” category. Which is a blocked category. Jeff Geerling’s website actually falls under the same category, which also kind of sucks, because I like reading some of the stuff he puts out.



  • CrazyLikeGollum@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    pretty much the only reason I still use Plex is because I like to be able to watch stuff during downtime at work and plex.tv isn’t blocked on the work network while my private domain is.

    And no, using a hotspot off my phone on a personal computer isn’t an option, both because the security requirements of my job site prevent us from using personal devices in the main area where I work and because the building itself is a massive concrete structure that blocks most cell signals.


  • Also, related to proper use of turn signals, you should signal well in advance of your turn. The rule of thumb I learned was your signal should be on for three seconds of before you turn, assuming you’re currently in motion. Additionally, you should actually use your turn signal. Far too many people seem to be scared of the blinken lights. There is no reason not to use your turn signal.

    • Changing lanes? Signal.
    • Turning from a turn-only lane? Signal.
    • Backing out of your drive-way? Signal.
    • Pulling out of a parking spot? Signal.
    • Moving the steering-wheel for any reason other than continuing to follow the curvature of your lane? Signal.
    • Driving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where you are confirmed to be the sole living thing left on the planet and doing any of the above? Signal.

    If you’re turning and think you have a reason not to use your turn signal, you’re wrong. Fucking Signal.