cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/54239102

offline magic earth requires now a 15€ subscription

I liked using it but 15€/year for navigation is too much for me. I'm going to stick to osmand now. At least osmand is open source. It has roughly the same features. It's just not that beautiful. I paid for osmand btw. What's your alternative?

Edit: And I like paying for osmand because it is open source.

TL;DR: Unsure if I should just run Syncthing, or do a Nextcloud. Tailscale seems at risk of enshittification, so do I find alternatives or just use it for ease? Is Immich easy enough to set up without Tailscale? Stick with docker or podman for ease? Are externsl drives easy to work with? Should my RAID1 be NTFS or Ext4?

Starting My Selfhosting Journey I recently got my drive bay and Optiplex and have already flashed Proxmox onto it so I could eagerly spin up some local services to see what I wanna stick with. Or at least I tried anyway 😅

Jellyfin in a debian container was quick, painless and seems to work fine. But I was trying to set up Nextcloud and I felt lost, with the many different ways people go about it. When I tried to set up Nextcloud AIO in a Debian VM with docker it forces you to set a domain for your instance, but I only want to do local for now (ease and security until I get the hang of things). Which then runs into the hosting a domain via Tailscale problem. 90% of guides, videos, scripts, etc. seem to only focus/support Tailscale, but they force you to use third-party accounts for logins, and I started this whole thing to distance myself from Big Tech. Is Headscale or NetBird a better idea (when I do decide to remotely access)? Who's more beginner friendly? Similarly, docker or podman?

I do know the difference between Syncthing and Nextcloud, but I wonder which I should stick with. I want to start being better about backing up my phone and laptop, and I know I could use syncthing to share these backups with each other, but I thought it'd be nice to try to replace my minimal Google Drive and Onedrive usage with Nextcloud and just put everything there. I'd still have to backup that data to an external location though if I want to follow the 3-2-1. So should I just do encrypted backups and put them in a cheap provider's cloud, and drop the idea of a selfhosted cloud?

Similarly related to the Nextcloud issue, is Immich another heavily Tailscale dependant service?

Side note: How easy is it to use external drives with these services I've mentioned? I plan to use my drive bay that currently has 2TB (4 drives running in RAID1), so I can only connect to it via cable. Can I have most of my media stored on the drives, or will that not work? Also, I swear I had to keep verifying my login every few mins when accessing my drives on ext4 format? I switched it to NTFS recently but Windows can't read/see the drives at all (does it not like Linux formatting it?)

Future Ideas: Once I get these first few down, any suggestions? I'm feeling the power rush and craze from being free and able to run my own stuff, and I want to prove to my mom how useful it'll be. I want to move away from YT Music, and I've heard Jellyfin + Jellyamp works good, but is there another I should run (Navidrome)? Should I get into the arr services and torrenting (I do have ProtonVPN)?

I tried looking at previous posts but I just wanted a little more personalized advice. I'm extremely greatful for any help and I will make sure to post my beautiful setup later once I get it going after y'alls input. It's really exciting thinking about the possibilities!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/33597700

I know that I want to major in Cybersecurity, as it's been a passion of mine since middle school, and I really like my classes so far (Sophomore). But I'm starting to think about what to minor in because my degree leaves a lot of credits open for electives or other classes. My mom has stressed to me the importance of backup plans in case the cyber field crashes for some reason, and I understand, but it's stressing me a bit.

I'm trying to think about both my strengths, likes, what is relatively AI resistant, and is projected to have decent growth according to the US BLS. I've considered data science or a similar field, but I don't think I'm a huge business person.

What I'm good at:

• Sciences, specifically bio, chem, marine, and earth. I never did physics nor want to (it sounds boring...)
• Math, although my degree only required pre-calc at max. But it's always clicked for me as long as I do some short practice
• Writing, even if I hate it sometimes
• Tutoring/teaching others
• Being detail oriented (read: perfectionist)
• Leading a project (if no one else wants to)
• Public speaking

What I like:

• Biology is the best, I love learning about DNA/genetics, cells, viruses, animals
• Learning Japanese is a fun hobby, but I try to take it seriously too (with what extra time I have)
• Writing when I get to pick a topic I want to research
• Music and art. I did Orchestra (viola) most of my academic career, and I can't draw but I'd like to learn. I do like making infographics and presentations. I do like a little photography, but I don't have fancy equipment or know special techniques
• Tech, duh. I got very into computer networking, and I like learning about privacy and self-hosting.
• Helping people, although I'm not sure if I'd be good at being a counselor or community worker

What I hate:

• English. Specifically writing about shit I didn't pick (book reports, forced topic paper). Also how open-ended it can be ("Oh, A isn't wrong per se, but B is the best answer")
• Not a huge hands-on person, outside of exercising and gardening. I don't build stuff or want to be an engineer.
• Not a social butterfly, so hospitality wouldn't work. Despite being introverted, I also don't like talking to people via text, social media, and phone. I like being in person with people if I have to talk to them.

Need more practice/time:

• Coding. I really want to make wonderful software to help others, but I'm still a noob. I need to practice more to at least get comfy with Python...
• Apparently I was one of the few weirdos to like the trial week of learning SQL in high school, but I'm not sure if it's something I'd do for life or am good at

Any Cyber professionals think I should just go all in and minor in IT or CS? Or does spreading out a bit more sound good? I feel I could learn the additional useful skills (programming) in my own time rather than majoring in CS.

I know that I want to major in Cybersecurity, as it's been a passion of mine since middle school, and I really like my classes so far (Sophomore). But I'm starting to think about what to minor in because my degree leaves a lot of credits open for electives or other classes. My mom has stressed to me the importance of backup plans in case the cyber field crashes for some reason, and I understand, but it's stressing me a bit.

I'm trying to think about both my strengths, likes, what is relatively AI resistant, and is projected to have decent growth according to the US BLS. I've considered data science or a similar field, but I don't think I'm a huge business person.

What I'm good at:

• Sciences, specifically bio, chem, marine, and earth. I never did physics nor want to (it sounds boring...)
• Math, although my degree only required pre-calc at max. But it's always clicked for me as long as I do some short practice
• Writing, even if I hate it sometimes
• Tutoring/teaching others
• Being detail oriented (read: perfectionist)
• Leading a project (if no one else wants to)
• Public speaking

What I like:

• Biology is the best, I love learning about DNA/genetics, cells, viruses, animals
• Learning Japanese is a fun hobby, but I try to take it seriously too (with what extra time I have)
• Writing when I get to pick a topic I want to research
• Music and art. I did Orchestra (viola) most of my academic career, and I can't draw but I'd like to learn. I do like making infographics and presentations. I do like a little photography, but I don't have fancy equipment or know special techniques
• Tech, duh. I got very into computer networking, and I like learning about privacy and self-hosting.
• Helping people, although I'm not sure if I'd be good at being a counselor or community worker

What I hate:

• English. Specifically writing about shit I didn't pick (book reports, forced topic paper). Also how open-ended it can be ("Oh, A isn't wrong per se, but B is the best answer")
• Not a huge hands-on person, outside of exercising and gardening. I don't build stuff or want to be an engineer.
• Not a social butterfly, so hospitality wouldn't work. Despite being introverted, I also don't like talking to people via text, social media, and phone. I like being in person with people if I have to talk to them.

Need more practice/time:

• Coding. I really want to make wonderful software to help others, but I'm still a noob. I need to practice more to at least get comfy with Python...
• Apparently I was one of the few weirdos to like the trial week of learning SQL in high school, but I'm not sure if it's something I'd do for life or am good at

Any Cyber professionals think I should just go all in and minor in IT or CS? Or does spreading out a bit more sound good? I feel I could learn the additional useful skills (programming) in my own time rather than majoring in CS.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/23565790

Hello! I'm currently working on a research paper for my English composition course, and we were given free reign on the topic. I decided to do my topic on the history of queerness in gaming, and I'm not only talking about queer characters, but also the gaming community too. So far, my major sources focus on things like:

• Demographics of games with queer characters (which identities, created in what country, what year was the game made, etc.)
• I want to try to find more stuff about trans, enby, and ace characters as I feel their representation is a little underepresented
• Opinions of queer and non-queer gamers on queer representation in games
• How fan interpretations, fanon, and external content (like social media posts) is important to gaming too
• What games do right and wrong with representation, especially when it comes to "non-gendered" character creators
• How localizations/translations are sometimes used to censor queerness. Also about how queerness can be seen differently around the world.
• Some info on Gamergate, but that's not a major focus of the paper
• A pinch of info about feminist gaming, but not necessarily lesbian-women-only gaming

I want to make sure I'm hitting what people find important to explain and teach to others, as the goal of this paper is to be read by anyone who's curious to learn. So if there's any topic you deem extremely important that shouldn't be missed, please tell me! Also, I'm a little more knowledgeable about JRPGs compared to popular western games, so character recommendations to bring up are appreciated greatly.

I plan to promote a survey about this stuff later on, I just need to get my questions together :). I will crosspost this to other gaming or queer communities, so you might see me there too!

This post is also on Reddit, although due to it being a new account I'm going to struggle to gain traction there with the low karma bans :(

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/23565790

Hello! I'm currently working on a research paper for my English composition course, and we were given free reign on the topic. I decided to do my topic on the history of queerness in gaming, and I'm not only talking about queer characters, but also the gaming community too. So far, my major sources focus on things like:

• Demographics of games with queer characters (which identities, created in what country, what year was the game made, etc.)
• I want to try to find more stuff about trans, enby, and ace characters as I feel their representation is a little underepresented
• Opinions of queer and non-queer gamers on queer representation in games
• How fan interpretations, fanon, and external content (like social media posts) is important to gaming too
• What games do right and wrong with representation, especially when it comes to "non-gendered" character creators
• How localizations/translations are sometimes used to censor queerness. Also about how queerness can be seen differently around the world.
• Some info on Gamergate, but that's not a major focus of the paper
• A pinch of info about feminist gaming, but not necessarily lesbian-women-only gaming

I want to make sure I'm hitting what people find important to explain and teach to others, as the goal of this paper is to be read by anyone who's curious to learn. So if there's any topic you deem extremely important that shouldn't be missed, please tell me! Also, I'm a little more knowledgeable about JRPGs compared to popular western games, so character recommendations to bring up are appreciated greatly.

I plan to promote a survey about this stuff later on, I just need to get my questions together :). I will crosspost this to other gaming or queer communities, so you might see me there too!

This post is also on Reddit, although due to it being a new account I'm going to struggle to gain traction there with the low karma bans :(

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/23565790

Hello! I'm currently working on a research paper for my English composition course, and we were given free reign on the topic. I decided to do my topic on the history of queerness in gaming, and I'm not only talking about queer characters, but also the gaming community too. So far, my major sources focus on things like:

• Demographics of games with queer characters (which identities, created in what country, what year was the game made, etc.)
• I want to try to find more stuff about trans, enby, and ace characters as I feel their representation is a little underepresented
• Opinions of queer and non-queer gamers on queer representation in games
• How fan interpretations, fanon, and external content (like social media posts) is important to gaming too
• What games do right and wrong with representation, especially when it comes to "non-gendered" character creators
• How localizations/translations are sometimes used to censor queerness. Also about how queerness can be seen differently around the world.
• Some info on Gamergate, but that's not a major focus of the paper
• A pinch of info about feminist gaming, but not necessarily lesbian-women-only gaming

I want to make sure I'm hitting what people find important to explain and teach to others, as the goal of this paper is to be read by anyone who's curious to learn. So if there's any topic you deem extremely important that shouldn't be missed, please tell me! Also, I'm a little more knowledgeable about JRPGs compared to popular western games, so character recommendations to bring up are appreciated greatly.

I plan to promote a survey about this stuff later on, I just need to get my questions together :). I will crosspost this to other gaming or queer communities, so you might see me there too!

This post is also on Reddit, although due to it being a new account I'm going to struggle to gain traction there with the low karma bans :(

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/23565790 Cross-posting here to target gamers in general!

Hello! I'm currently working on a research paper for my English composition course, and we were given free reign on the topic. I decided to do my topic on the history of queerness in gaming, and I'm not only talking about queer characters, but also the gaming community too. So far, my major sources focus on things like:

• Demographics of games with queer characters (which identities, created in what country, what year was the game made, etc.)
• I want to try to find more stuff about trans, enby, and ace characters as I feel their representation is a little underepresented
• Opinions of queer and non-queer gamers on queer representation in games
• How fan interpretations, fanon, and external content (like social media posts) is important to gaming too
• What games do right and wrong with representation, especially when it comes to "non-gendered" character creators
• How localizations/translations are sometimes used to censor queerness. Also about how queerness can be seen differently around the world.
• Some info on Gamergate, but that's not a major focus of the paper
• A pinch of info about feminist gaming, but not necessarily lesbian-women-only gaming

I want to make sure I'm hitting what people find important to explain and teach to others, as the goal of this paper is to be read by anyone who's curious to learn. So if there's any topic you deem extremely important that shouldn't be missed, please tell me! Also, I'm a little more knowledgeable about JRPGs compared to popular western games, so character recommendations to bring up are appreciated greatly.

I plan to promote a survey about this stuff later on, I just need to get my questions together :). I will crosspost this to other gaming or queer communities, so you might see me there too!

This post is also on Reddit, although due to it being a new account I'm going to struggle to gain traction there with the low karma bans :(

Sidenote: Lemmy.zip is actually my home instance on my personal account, love it here!

Hello! I'm currently working on a research paper for my English composition course, and we were given free reign on the topic. I decided to do my topic on the history of queerness in gaming, and I'm not only talking about queer characters, but also the gaming community too. So far, my major sources focus on things like:

• Demographics of games with queer characters (which identities, created in what country, what year was the game made, etc.)
• I want to try to find more stuff about trans, enby, and ace characters as I feel their representation is a little underepresented
• Opinions of queer and non-queer gamers on queer representation in games
• How fan interpretations, fanon, and external content (like social media posts) is important to gaming too
• What games do right and wrong with representation, especially when it comes to "non-gendered" character creators
• How localizations/translations are sometimes used to censor queerness. Also about how queerness can be seen differently around the world.
• Some info on Gamergate, but that's not a major focus of the paper
• A pinch of info about feminist gaming, but not necessarily lesbian-women-only gaming

I want to make sure I'm hitting what people find important to explain and teach to others, as the goal of this paper is to be read by anyone who's curious to learn. So if there's any topic you deem extremely important that shouldn't be missed, please tell me! Also, I'm a little more knowledgeable about JRPGs compared to popular western games, so character recommendations to bring up are appreciated greatly.

I plan to promote a survey about this stuff later on, I just need to get my questions together :). I will crosspost this to other gaming or queer communities, so you might see me there too!

This post is also on Reddit, although due to it being a new account I'm going to struggle to gain traction there with the low karma bans :(