• pixxelkick@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Building and running my own server for self hosting multiple tools for my home.

    • Bitwarden Password manager, now sharing logins/passwords for stuff my fiance and I both use is easy, and every single website we use has its own unique randomly generated password so when one site gets breached, our logins aren’t compromised anywhere else

    • Plex, it’s like your own self hosted Netflix. My file copies of any movies/TV shows go on here and it parses em all, keeps it all grouped together, streams in 4k.

    • Shinobi, for my security cameras. Self hosted free CRTV application, works with any open spec cameras. Has movement detection and tonnes of other open source options for plug-ins.

    • Deluge, handy UI for downloading torrents onto my server. Conviently added presets to it that let me download to the very folders Plex scans… cough cough.

    • Kavita, self hosted server for books/pdfs. Some e-readers can even connect to it. A couple popular manga reading apps also work with it. Can also just use its own browser web interface as an e-reader, it has multiple options for styles (infinite scroll, page swiping, left/right click, and even supports right to left mode for manga!)

    • Nextcloud, pictures/document storage. Sort of like a selfhosted filesshare/file backup. Has a mobile app that can automatically backup every picture/video you take on your phone!

    • Gogs, open source super lightweight git repo. Has only the bare minimum of features, basic web hook, authorization, permissions, simple web ui to edit. It does the job I need it to and that’s good enough.

    • OpenVPN, self hosted VPN so I can securely access all the above stuff without exposing it to the internet.

    • Also I host my own websites on it, publicly exposed. Blog, a writing project, nothing terribly fancy.

    Eventually I plan to add some more stuff to it. Migrate my smart home dependencies over to Z wave and install Home Assistant, so I don’t have to rely on sending my info to google/amazon/etc to do basic smart home stuff.

      • pixxelkick@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        I havent had any issues with Plex so far, so I continue to use it. Ive definitely looked into jellyfin and it doesnt seem painful to swap over, but at the moment there hasnt been a compelling reason to make the switch.

        I put media in my folder, plex scans it by the time I sit on my couch, I click button, show plays. No issues to speak of so far.

  • That Dutch guy@feddit.nl
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    9 months ago

    First place, aSmartwatch.

    I all but stopped checking every fcking notification, my life has become peacefull and tranquil.

    Second place, my 4yo daughter. Achieved the exact opposite.

  • GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.eeEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Zoloft Lexapro aka escitalopram. I thought everyone had the anxiety voices like I did. I told myself I was just a worrier. Then it got REALLY bad in my 30’s and even I thought it was getting absurd. My doc asked me “how are you feeling” and I just broke down, spilled my guts. He said “let’s try a small dose.” and after a couple months adjustment, the crazy voices went from 4/5 to a 1/5. They’re still there, but they’re WAY more quiet. I had no idea that this is what normal people think like.

    • beSyl@slrpnk.net
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      9 months ago

      Without trying to bring trauma to the surface, could you provide an example of the voices before medication vs after medication?

      • GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.eeEnglish
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        9 months ago

        The one that made me realize something was wrong was a normal, gentle rain. I had this overwhelming fear that the roof was gonna fly off or leak or disintegrate. It was normal weather, not an extreme storm. I couldn’t sleep because the worries were so bad.

        Once I started taking medicine, I realized other things. Not everyone worries they’re gonna be fired every day, that their tires are gonna be flat, etc.

  • Serdan@lemm.ee
    1·
    9 months ago

    I love my airfryer and may upgrade it to a larger one. I’ve started making my own food again instead of eating fast food every day (depression sucks).

  • down daemon@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    does stealing it count? because that would be a boxed copy of redhat linux from best buy in the late 90s/early 2000s. yes, i found a way to steal linux

    • beSyl@slrpnk.net
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      9 months ago

      Which ones? Just the standard ones? I am considering buying crocs as an alternative to house/home sleepers. Do you think that would work well?

      • Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee
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        9 months ago

        Yeah, just the standard ones. Yeah I think that’s a great idea. In fact just yesterday I bought some new slippers from the supermarket which turned out to be badly designed chinesium prototype slippers and thought about just having a second pair of crocs for indoors. I just checked and you can even get fluffy lined ones!!

  • saltesc@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    A dog.

    Have had a dog most of my life. Hard to imagine living without one. They’re better than people, fantastic companions, and the entire relationship is based on each other trying to make each other happy.

      • saltesc@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        It’s very hard. I cry for days and drink a lot. It is a huge piece of life suddenly gone. But, like my last dog, I see all the things we did, so many adventures, and how many people are upset—even strangers at my climbing gym reached out because they knew him but not me; someone even drew an amazing portrait of him for me and it’s on the wall. That made me realise how awesome a life he had and how many people loved him. A truly good boy that got a hell of a life.

        I know I’ll be sad, but it passes and I’ll be very happy with what I did for my dog and what they did for me. Then I’ll get another dog and they’ll get an awesome life too.

  • Not2Dopey@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Bidet. Amazing for a North American, I know RoW has had them for eons. You are so clean that a couple of squares of tp to dry off and you are golden. No more endless wiping.

    • shectabeni@sh.itjust.works
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      9 months ago

      I long for the day when they are just normal everywhere. Easily one of the best things to come out of the pandemic and those wild toilet paper shortages.

    • Teppichbrand@feddit.de
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      9 months ago

      I installed something like this next to my toilet a couple of month ago and it changed my life. Costs like 30 bucks, it takes 3 single sheets to dry my clean ass. Whiping shit left to right up and down until it stops sticking feels so barbaric now.

    • pbanj@lemmy.ml
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      9 months ago

      Buddy bought me one as a gift, i turned around and bought him and another friend one and another for us as we have 2 bathrooms. One friend hasnt installed theirs yet but the first one did. “I hate going anywhere but home now” was his response when i asked him if he installed it. My wife and i feel the same way. The first one bought for us was a tushy brand one that was like 200$. The second one and the one ive bought for people is like $35 and works better. Has hot water, and a second nozzle for those with a vagina.

      bidet

  • WhoIsRich@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    As someone with waxy ears, an ear pick with a wifi camera built in. Would get blockages, cotton buds just pushed it back, olive oil or peroxide would get air locked. The webcam ear pick was super cheap and makes it easy to scoop out any lumps of wax.

    • AmosBurton_ThatGuy@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Got any recommendations? My ears have been pissing me off lately cause they’re constantly feeling blocked. Not just for the ear pick but anything in general to help with to much wax in the ear.

      • ezekielmudd@reddthat.com
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        9 months ago

        I use a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and white vinegar. I drip about ten drops in one ear, let it sit there while I read a book on my side. Then I catch it all with a Kleenex tissue as I rotate my head.

        This works great on ear infections too.

  • cRazi_man@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    Synology NAS (basically a hard drive always connected to the home network and internet) - has been amazing for auto-backing-up photos from the family phones and for running Plex run my own personal streaming service for the whole family around the world. Has been great for file transfer too. I can easily move files between my phone, PC, Steam Deck, etc and all the USB memory sticks I had have been sitting in a drawer ever since.

    Exercise compression thermals - wear these is super comfortable and really warm. I wear them constantly at home and can have the heating off almost all winter (UK). Saves tons of energy and money.

    Electric blanket - another great low energy purchase for relaxing under when watching TV or warming up the bed before sleeping. Gets super hot while hardly using any energy at all.

    Split unit air con installation - this was expensive and I thought it would be unnecessary in the UK, but it seems to be used more and more every summer as we get more heatwaves and summers are becoming unbearable.

    Safety razors - I have really thick facial hair and the multi-blade razors from big name brands would dull really quickly and cause tons of shaving rash. These razors are sharper, last longer, are recyclable and much better for my skin.

    Liquid ink refillable rollerball pens - I tried fountain pens after seeing the online communities that are crazy about them, and really didn’t like them. I found rollerball pens I like that take fountain pen ink and have been super happy with them. I write a lot at work and this has gotten rid of the plastic waste of throwing away used disposable ballpoint refills every couple of weeks.

    Hitbox controller - I’ve been playing Street Fighter 6 since release and I made a leverless controller box myself and I’ve loved using it to play SF6. Managed to make it for one third the price of what these things sell for and completely customised it.

  • arthur@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Sunglasses and UV-blocking clothes.

    With the first I discovered that I have a high sensitivity to light, now I can see much more during the day.

    And the second is very useful, protecting me from sun without the need to worry about sunscreen (except for the face)