My rule of thumb has always been, get something from a major manufacturer that is not bleeding edge, so I can be sure driver support is there. That has served me well, and I also usually buy devices that area certified for Linux. That being said, Ubuntu has really jumped the shark and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the result of someone messing up some snaps in some way.

Very festive 🤗

I’m actually surprised that the satanic temple isn’t pushing for him to be charged with some kind of hate crime. Pretty sure if so decapitated a statue of Jesus it wouldn’t just be destruction of property?

I would watch that sequel!

5, 3, 6 are all decent.

Gnumeric, not because of it’s features but just because it’s so ridiculously fast

If only we could do something about this problem which got inexplicably worse when we worsened regulations and working conditions…

Cable box, but roll your cables and tape them together before you chuk them in. Has saved the day, particularly before major trips.

Lenovo/Thinkpad will certify certain models for use with Linux, other brands sell Linux laptops. Those are obviously good indicators that those models should be safe to choose. More generally, the more popular a model is, and the longer it’s been on the market the more likely they are to be compatible, just because they are in people’s hands and people tinker with them and add stuff to the Linux Kernel. So stay away from the latest model that is uncertified, and don’t choose the flashy, overpriced model that will see poor sales.

Pink does really look good on you!

Love the Airplane Mode bit

I have very vague recollection of it being relevant…

I thought the scripture was quite clear with that whole “Thou shalt not kill” part…

I would lettuce + cucumber, too. Begrudgingly, but I would accept it.

I don’t think I have stopped struggling with it. But removing some distractions has definitely worked. Windows was a big one. So many popups and bullshit. Stopped using social media entirely for some time. Just blocked the websites and the apps. Stopped using YouTube. Always made sure to leave the house and go to a library or cafe in the morning where there are less distractions. It works well.

I’m more surprised about Kaliningrad, what route would that even be?!

The mental gymnastics…