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I moved the MacBook Air 2017 over to Mint/Cinnamon, and damn if I don’t like it much better than Ubuntu. #rivertao

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Too nice a morning not to post a picture. #rivertao

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Tried Fedora Workstation 42 for a hot second. Wasn’t feeling it. #rivertao

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While the MacBook Linux is working well (aside from a too-sensitive touchpad), I find I really don’t need it. The MacBook Air M2 lasts so long on battery alone that it’s simple just to move it from office to couch. I wonder if the Macbook Linux can be used as a server? Hmmm…. #rivertao

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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 4.14 - The \"Gaudeamus\" Edition: therivertao.micro.blog

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In the last two decades, as we all started carrying smartphones around, it became technologically possible to reach one another instantly. But we never paused to assess the expectations that might come with that possibility and whether we’re on board with them. We never came to cultural consensus on whether we want to be reached as much as we can be, and whether we want to respond as quickly as we technically can.

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Maybe you’ve seen this. I hadn’t. #rivertao

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P0012 and C1280 codes ended up being related to corroded battery terminals. Cleaned and replaced by local mechanic. Also I find it ironic that when I walk, the back pain mostly disappears, while when I sit, it flares up. Would be a good day for a 12-mile hike.

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The Venza is throwing a P0012 code this morning with the AWD light on. Just what I need. 😒

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Let’s see if the new American-born pope uses the wealth of the Catholic Church to make up for his country’s cutting off of USAID funds to help the poor, sick, and hungry of this world. If that happens, I’ll be impressed. But I’m not holding my breath. #rivertao

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The loveliest tree on my block.

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98-year-old WW2 vet crushes Tesla with Sherman tank

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This is where the rubber meets the road. The current Mac M4 Mini is on sale at Amazon for $495, a $105 savings. At that price the computer is a steal, but - I don’t need it. I want it, but I don’t need it. The hard part of personal resistance is rejecting what you want, but don’t need. #rivertao

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Evolution of my Tech: Update 1: therivertao.micro.blog

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BeardyGuy (Denny) and I are on the same wavelength. His website has been an inspiration as I continue to move away from using Big Tech products. #linux

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Are Apple Enthusiasts Miserable? beardystarstuff.net

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I used to bounce out of bed in the morning. Then I started crawling out of bed. Now I just ooze out of bed. #rivertao

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May the Fourth Be With You. #resist

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The Acer Chromebox has audio and bluetooth issues in Linux. Both Mint and Xubuntu don’t install drivers. And both installs take up a lot of space on a 32GB drive. Wondering if it’s worth the work. #rivertao #tech

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Morning Walk 5-3-25 \"\" : therivertao.micro.blog

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Shopping and lunch with AML today.

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Very interesting. I’ve never been into dark mode, but I’ve heard it can reduce eye strain, so I am trying it out by setting Brave to dark mode. It changed all my blogs to have the same color scheme in Tiny Theme. @Mtt

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The Evolution of my Tech: therivertao.micro.blog

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Happy Beltane!

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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 4.13 - The \"Triple Play\" Edition: therivertao.micro.blog

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Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions on how to get through my newsfeed! Much appreciated, and some great suggestions. They’ll be a great help.

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I’ve never considered myself a doomscroller, but even my RSS feed aggregator is a doomscroll these days. How does one stay at least mildly informed without feeling a sense of dread?

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