Yarrabyte come home

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zoneOP
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    28 days ago

    I managed to get a charger for this old Telstra locked android, the next step is to install Revanced (if it still exists), Newpipe, and Invidious. Hopefully one of them works and stays up.

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    I’ve copy pasted everything from my One Drive into a folder on my computer and now need to do the same for Google Drive (which will be harder due to volume). Then I have to back it all up again and find the usb stick to double back it up before I revoke One Drive’s access to my computer.

    Then I have to drop my email to people on Facebook before I get hit by age verification and get off it for good.

    I also have dvd rewritables now to back up my old desktop so I can put Linux on it (OS now unsupported and hardware won’t take Windows 11). I think I’ll give up on the version I was trying and see if the isos for a different one are legit.

    I managed to somehow find and get hold of a Windows 10 iso a while ago by visiting the site from a device that wouldn’t support it (?) but not sure if it’s the right compatibility or safe.

    Then I’m going to have to change over all my platforms and services that use Gmail because I don’t trust the fuckers 🫩

    I was looking at the external cd/dvd drives because my old eBay one never quite worked… the cheapest at Officeworks is like $90 and I have a cd rom on my old desktop but I’m not sure how everything is going to work on Linux.

    Especially as the easiest way to buy (and maybe rip) some music would be via Apple Music. Considering buying another Discman but any decent cds on eBay are pricey.

    Spotify is bringing in age verification too and I’m sure I saw alternatives.

    I should have already done all this much sooner but have been struggling with everything.

    A lot has been going on for me resulting in debilitating fatigue and anxiety, so it’s an ongoing process.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zone
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    28 days ago

    Ha ha I posted this in yesterday’s thread, and didn’t realise for four hours 😂😂😂

    Mickey’s vaccination went well, uneventful. I got some dental treats for him as well, as his teeth are a bit yellow.

    He’s also 5.95kg, and NOT overweight or fat. The vet looked at him and was like “he’s just massive for a DSH” 😂

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    28 days ago

    Two other things this old phone has I forgot about was the notification light and the taskbar actually tells you how much battery is left in a bluetooth device. I can’t believe how much we’ve lost in phones in a few short years. And it still has a headphone jack too.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    29 days ago

    Did you ever have one of those dreams where you wake up and you’re disoriented because if how real the dream was?

    Such an odd feeling.

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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    This was my day yesterday. We left here about 9am. We get into Kyneton and head for the bakery. Get something to eat and ordered a coffee.

    We drove around for about 10 mins before I said “The next covered park bench, gazebo, whatever you need to let me out. I need to stretch”. There was nothing like that, so I said “I don’t care let me out here on the street”.

    First thing I spot is the post office boxes. Beautiful, there’s shelter. So I loiter around there watching the rain piss down, had a smoke looking like a leper.

    I then noticed the pub across the road. Walk there. Fuck, it’s closed.

    Next I start walking around. It’s cold, wet, windy. I’ve got a coat and beanie on and I’m fucking freezing. I spot the Reject shop. Go in there. Do a little shop. Come out.

    I’m standing on the corner with me shopping bag and when they went passed commented to each other “Oh look at that poor old homeless lady”.

    I’m thinking “I know there’s a library, I’ll find a dry spot somewhere and look it up”. That’s when I spotted the 2nd pub. And it’s open. I go in, it’s warm, there’s a fireplace, tv and I didn’t give the library anymore thought. Hallefuckinglujah.

    I order a beer and texted my husband “I’m at the Kyneton hotel”. He texted back “That doesn’t surprise me. Well be there soon”.

    They arrive. I announced “I don’t care what youse do next but I ain’t leaving here until it’s time to go to the RTA”. I order another.

    We left there about 1:30 pm. It was a very long cold day but for a brief hour an a half I found solace.

  • Tofu@aussie.zone
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    28 days ago

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  • Taleya@aussie.zone
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    28 days ago

    One more pillar and like a square foot section of wall to clean, one more panel to depoint and then holy shit we’re repointing this weekend. A week ahead of aimed schedule

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    28 days ago

    Do you think using a friend to help with providing some services I need for my business is a bad idea? On the plus side, we worked together for many years (and still friends after both leaving) and I know they’re good at what they do. I also don’t have to go searching for another provider, which is a drainer as it always takes me a long time to land on someone. On the possible negative side, I don’t want any feedback / input on their work (its design-related stuff) to impact our friendship - I would probably be more reluctant to give this compared to using someone I don’t know personally. I don’t think the negative part will come to light but you never know.

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      28 days ago

      Especially since it’s design stuff, if you can give more detail on the brief and what’s expected that should help remove any tension.

      If you’re both just trying to achieve a goal then the feedback is fine. If you’re trying to figure things out or leave too much up to them, the feedback could then feel like you’re critiquing their skills as a designer.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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        28 days ago

        also, how defensive are they?

        some people take discussions of work as attacks and put downs

        others take it as feedback and an opportunity to learn, to do a better job, get the job done right and co-operation