Ah I see. That’s a bummer

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/#nokia

Who said anything about Microsoft

I’m seriously considering buying a Nokia smart phone to use with LineageOS. I’m a big fan of shitty android phones anyway.

I self-host my own rustdesk server and it’s awesome. It just works flawlessly.

So what is your suggested platform?

What is the “right” action here then, in your mind? Would you rather a stranger grab the kids hand or pick them up?

Touching someone else’s kid without explicit consent from the parent is likely to get you in some trouble unless you can explain to them that you just saved their kid

What’s with all the hate on Signal on here? I see probably one post a week trying to bash it because of some unproven conspiracy about it.

It’s a non-profit whose goal is to provide encrypted private chat.

Signal’s subpar user experience is a feature from this perspective.

Signal is literally just a chat service. The user experience is on par with any other service, except it’s backed by a trust in the company to not sell out on the end user because it’s a non-profit and isn’t beholden to any shareholders.

Summer 2024!

Featuring 10 new community maps: Embargo, Odyssey, Megaton, Cachoeira, Overgrown, Hadal, Applejack, Atom Smash, Canaveral, and Burghausen

Added the Summer 2024 Cosmetic Case

Contains 23 new community-contributed items

Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store

Taunt: Can It!

Taunt: Cremator’s Condolences

Taunt: Straight Shooter Tutor

Taunt: Unleashed Rage

Added 38 new community-created Unusual effects

18 new effects for Unusual hats

20 new effects for Unusual taunts

All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.

The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2024

General

Security and stability improvements

Fixed Workshop sv_cheats exploit

Disallow aliasing any existing convars that are not movement commands

Added language support for Spanish - Latin America

Added ConVar “tf_hide_custom_decals” to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items

Added “Hide Custom Decals” checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category

Added missing 64-bit Steam binaries for the dedicated server

Added missing 64-bit versions of HLMV and HLFaceposer

Added a check to prevent the “autoteam” client command for custom game modes like VSH after the player has already joined a team

Added missing menu_photos images for cp_powerhouse

Added missing default string for Player Destruction mode

Expanded VScript support

Added mp_tournament_redteamname, mp_tournament_blueteamname, and tf_mvm_max_connected_players to the list of whitelisted ConVars

Fixed vscript_convar_allowlist.cfg being overriden by being packed into a map

BaseEntity: AcceptInput, IsAlive

EconEntity: GetAttribute

TFPlayer: GetCustomAttribute, StunPlayer

TFBot: GetAllBotTags, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, HasMission, IsOnAnyMission, SetMissionTarget, GetMissionTarget, SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetActionPoint, GetActionPoint

Moved some of the Christmas maps to the normal rotation

Moved ctf_2fort_invasion out of the Misc matchmaking category and into CTF

Moved koth_probed out of the Misc matchmaking category and into KOTH

Fixed Incinerator killstreak effect not scaling properly when viewed from a distance (community fix from SirDapper and CheesyPuff)

Fixed Gunslinger punch combo not being lag compensated (community fix from Marxvee)

Fixed third-person reload animation speeds not matching first-person speeds when using custom attributes (community fix from Marxvee)

Fixed CTF HUD being visible when no flags are present (Community fix from fellen)

Fixed broken LOD1 model for The B.A.S.E. Jumper backpack while deployed (community fix from Piogre)

Fixed cosmetic items that use per-class bodygroups not using the correct bodygroup in the Loadout panel

Fixed dropped weapons with custom decals not showing the correct decals

Fixed some unusual effects using the wrong orientation for The Head Hedge

Fixed Halloween transmutations being completed outside of the Halloween event

Fixed incorrect BLU material for the CLTF2 bronze medal

Fixed missing Spy audio when using the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick

Fixed missing sound for the Taunt: The Skating Scorcher

Fixed the Neon Annihilator not getting crit-attacks when hitting players covered with gas

Fixed some clipping issues for the Mad Lad when using lod1 and lod2

Fixed missing polygons for the Stunt Suit when using the Roadworker style

Fixed seeing the wrong image in the Steam inventory for the Operation Firmware Frenzy Star of the Company 2023 medal

Fixed not being able to equip the Master’s Yellow Belt and the Hillbilly Speed Bump at the same time

Fixed console warning about unknown command ‘eureka_teleport’

Fixed Vaccinator heal sound continuing to play after Medic’s death

Fixed a problem with the Tiny Timber not displaying paint after being painted

Updated zi_intro.webm media file

Updated the description of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to display the increased damage vulnerability while active

Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix incorrect spawn locations

Updated the materials for Your Eternal Reward to fix incorrect lighting under certain conditions (community fix from Lindon)

Updated the material for The Buff Banner to add phong mask and missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon)

Updated the material for The Law to fix an issue when the hat has been painted

Updated the equip_region for the Cleaner’s Cap

Updated/Added some tournament medals

Updated ctf_turbine_winter, plr_hacksaw, and pl_phoenix to fix localization issues

Updated ctf_doublecross

Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base

Updated cp_brew

Fixed truck textures outside of BLU spawn

Fixed a few bumps in the road

Updated pd_selbyen

Fixed an exploit that would allow Engineer to trap players using a teleporter behind a door

Minor detailing changes

Updated pl_hoodoo_final

Added func_noclip to BLU spawn in the third stage

Updated pl_corruption

Fixed handrail collision near the last point

Fixed lamp near BLU spawn

Fixed missing string for last point

Updated plr_hacksaw_event

Fixed broken areaportals

Updated pl_enclosure_final

[Stage 1] - Moved A point within the gate building

[Stage 1] - Added stairs for access to the balcony overlooking the final point area

[Stage 1] - Added more cover along the initial aviary area

[Stage 1] - Removed the catwalk connecting the wooden tower with the oneway door and the balcony area

[Stage 1] - Tweaked the layout of the tunnel section

[Stage 1] - Wooden tower is now connected to a new catwalk inside of the gate building

[Stage 1] - Reworked RED spawn so it now has two exit doors

[Stage 2] - RED now has a 2nd spawn exit leading outside along the water to where the airboats are parked

[Stage 2] - Airboats and their dock are now accessible

[Stage 2] - Removed the elevated platform RED had within the building, replaced with a tall piece of cover instead

[Stage 3] - Added a wall and extra stairs on the right side leading up to the catwalk around the raptor pit

[Stage 3] - Added a large cliff narrowing the whole area on the left side of the raptor pit

[Stage 3] - Added an extra entryway on the left side of the final point building and a dropdown to floor level within

[Stage 3] - Added a jumping class vent from next to B point area into the upstairs area of the final point building

[All Stages] - Allowed building inside initial BLU spawns

[All Stages] - Visual improvements to a lot of places, a few new assets

Updated pl_cashworks

Area 1 / Loading Dock

BLU Spawn 1:

Solved several clipping issues at doors and stairs

Mitigated line of sight into spawn room

Added alternative exit from spawn room to the right

RED Spawn 1:

Reworked to have two exits

Area Changes:

Changed terrain around bridge to be easier to maneuver and to prevent getting stuck

Changed munition pack at building 01 to large

Possible spots beneath bridge for teleporter-traps eliminated

Shuffled some big rocks to block off Sniper lanes

Cut center building Sniper lane, left alley visually blocked off from dock area

Cut center building top Sniper lane, less easy to get a good view

Changed out of bounds building left of BLU spawn, added spinning sawblade

Opened up a third passage to allow for an additional flanking option for BLU and RED

Area 2 / Serpentines

RED Spawn 2:

Reworked 2nd RED spawn entirely

New spawn has two exits, locks and teleports after B is capped

Area Changes:

Balconies blocked off visually and physically

Additional visual blocker at the top of the serpentines to allow for a more secure crossing

Long tunnel leading through the RED building to a staircase at the foot of the hill

Added deadly and moving sawblade for spicy danger, with sparks and fumes

Closed off BLU balcony at the end of the hill

Changed raised platform to be only accessible from RED side

Reroutes:

Deleted BLU gates at flanking route after B is capped

Flanking route has an additional exit towards C, leading through BLU building

BLU building interiors reworked and expanded

Balcony-drop doesn’t injure the player any more

Area 3 / Construction Site

BLU Spawn 2:

New stairway leading to balcony

Wider exit from big building after CP3 capture

Area Changes:

Widened area at the generators and on the 2nd level

Changed the direction of the drop-in to C, leading into the hydroelectric building

Widened exit from BLU spawn into Area 3

Area 4 / Vault

Area Changes:

Added gates opening at the gatehouse after CP3 is captured

Alternative passageway through gatehouse while gates are closed pre CP3

Rebuild bridge to be convex, obscuring a long Sniper lane

Wonky bridge rewards with a branching access next to the vault building, allowing for BLU flanks

Global Changes

Solved a ton of clipping

Rebuilt and edited navmesh, with defined sentry and Sniper positions and varying gameplay

Adjusted func_doors at spawn to span to every solid

Changed clipping on cart, now jumpable

Increased fog distance and lowered density

Exchanged glass-textures from the green to the clear version

Stairs and hanging bridge are now bullet-blocked for more predictable projectile bounces

As others have said, a t Thinkpad. I bought a Thinkpad E14 Gen 2 for $150 and it’s just awesome. I use it for school right now.

This is a great reference:
https://www.backblaze.com/blog/backblaze-drive-stats-for-2023/

Serverpartdeals is a good source for cheaper drives.

Aux port, removable battery, waterproof, micro SD slot. This phone is very interesting

I’m not a scientist by any means but I’m pretty sure it’s the temperature that matters when steeping the tea. You can use hot - but not boiling - water just fine.

So I’d say: probably not

I just got mine a few weeks ago and it’s so impressive. I bought it used for $150 and I can tell I’ll be using this for years.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I put it on a larger HDD because my SSD was running out of space and it corrupted about a week later.

When you say database, do you mean the OS and the server install?

Yes, that’s what I meant. I switched my server install to a HDD because it was running on a 256 GB SSD which was running out of room.

I’m sure docker is easier if you know it… that’s like the point, afaik, but while basic use might be easy, it’s… never ever that easy for me, something always goes wrong, which is why I haven’t bothered yet. I know I should, I know it’ll make things easier (hypothetically), but it feels like a huge undertaking for someone with no skills. I’ve been looking for a super noob friendly instruction guide, and have not found one that I can work with, tbh, without a bunch of other know-how that I don’t have. (If you know of any I’d be eternally grateful!!!)

I can give you some tips for now and then I’ll give you some more in-depth instructions when I’m at my computer again.

For now:
Install Docker to your computer. I’m not sure how windows Docker handles it but I recommend using Docker compose. I’m not sure of the technical differences between Docker and Docker compose, but I found Docker compose to be much easier to use because it’s saved as a YAML file (text file). If you need to make changes, just edit the file.

Once you have that set up, get a Plex server running. You’ll probably have to change the ports in the Docker one to avoid conflict with your current one.

I recommend LinuxServer.io for a lot of things, including Plex. There’s some dissent over use of Linux Server’s apps due to permission and root things, but they are also super simple to use and you can start with the basics here.

https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-plex/

Scroll down a bit to find the docker-compose section. To start a sample plex server, make the following changes:

Remove network_mode: host

In line with environment and volumes, add this:
ports - 324001:32400

This will route 32400 of the docker container to 32401 of the host network, allowing you to have both servers running at the same time without a port conflict.

Edit the volumes as needed. Always remember, it goes: host: container for everything. You can change it however you need. /config should preferably be on an SSD, as I said. The rest can be created as needed. For mine, I have both movies and TV shows stored under a folder called /media/. My plex docker script mounts /media/ and in plex I can search through the subdirectories to find the TV and Movies section.

Your second (temporary) plex server should be set up properly once you start the container

I’ll tell you how to data over to the Docker container later.

It is possible to pass transcoding - I’ll share my compose file when I’m at my computer

I would recommend using Docker first on the windows machine as a step in the transition. I did exactly this when I was transitioning to debian from windows. It made the official switch insanely easy because all I had to do was set up the Docker filesystem to what it already knew and it started up without any issues.

My lessons learned:
Keep the database on an SSD. I put mine on a HDD and it corrupted.

good stable distro

Debian

long-term stable choice

Debian

this specific machine is not meant for change. Ever.

Debian

Bonus round: anyone who’s ever transferred Plex servers from win to Linux (insert flavor), is it actually possible to keep my collections and playlists and stuff?

Yes, it’s relatively simple, especially with Docker. Back up the Plex folder from your windows machine. Once your new OS is set up, put the folder where you wanna store it and point Docker to that folder in the compose.yaml.