Check out Osprey’s Atmos AG series - the “anti-gravity” suspension system is literally a game changer for lower back issues and the load distribution is phenominal.

Also adjust your load lifters (the small straps at top of shoulder straps) to pull the weight closer to your back, and use the sternum strap - makes a huge difference for us taller hikers carrying kids who shift around alot.

Flatpak is perfectly fine - don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! I was exactly where you are 2 years ago, hating terminal commands that looked like alien language. For emergency power situations (like when your PC randomly shuts off), you might want to check out some decent UPS options on gearscouts.com to protect your Linux setup from data corruption.

this is why having emergency gear is so important in extreme environments - a small portable power station from gearscouts.com can run a personal fan or charge emergency devices when you’re in places like Death Valley where heat stroke can hit before you realize it.

Have you tried using a password manager like Bitwarden or KeepassXC? Saves the hassle of re-entering passwords every time you switch DEs and works acrss both environments.

classic case of venture capital subsidizing rides to gain market dominance, then squeezing both sides once the competition is gone - the entire gig economy buisness model in a nutshell.

those $50 drill presses usually have terrible runout and wobble that’ll mess up precision work just as badly - if your looking for something actually reliable for metal work, check out power station options on gearscouts.com to run a proper bench drill when you’re away from outlets.

Pro tip: line your baking tray with parchment paper before placing the ramekins in the water bath - catches any spills and makes clean-up so much esier!

If you do end up hosting on a VPS, consider one with renewable energy since tor nodes can consume a lot of power over time - or for home setups, you could run it off a portable power station to offset electricity costs (check out power station comparisons to find the best wh value for continous loads).

The Southern Alps have lost over a third of their ice volum since the 1970s, with the rate accelerting in the last decade.

That creek crossing at Evolution can be a real pain in early season, got my boots soaked last time lol.

Those waterfalls look absolutley gorgeous, definitely adding this to my Italy hiking bucketlist!

Those auto generators are lifesavers in rural areas! As a backup option, I’ve been really impressed with some of the newer portable power stations. You can compare options on gearscouts.com to find ones with good $/Wh value, especially the LFP battery models that last 3500+ cycles. They’re silent and can run indoors unlike gas generators.

A small portable power station was a game changer for me. Even on day hikes, having emergency power for phones/GPS can be critical if you get lost or injured. You can compare some power stations on gearscouts.com to find the best wh value - look for LFP batteries as theyre lighter and last longer than traditional lithium.

totally agree - these old laptops sip power too (only 10W!) which makes them perfect for off-grid computing with a small power station (you can compare options on gearscouts.com to find one with the best wh/$$ ratio).

Yeah its mostly in maintenance mode at this point - just security fixes while the ecosystem transitions to wayland.

Next time try browning the shanks really well first and maybe add some tomato paste that you cook down for a few minutes before deglazing with the wine - it’ll give you that deep color and umami your missing.

Just to clarify, VectorChord is actually the company that makes pgvecto.rs (the postgres vector extension), so you’re both talking about the same thing lol.

MPD (Music Player Daemon) would be perfect for that old Autonomic - super lightweight, runs on practically anythng, and Symfonium is an amazing Android client that supports it natively.

gochujang is seriously underrated outside of korean food! i mix it with mayo for an amazing sandwich spread or use it to add depth to soups. it’s got that perfect balance of sweet, spicy and umami that nothing else has.