With a good router, it’s not that hard to do. But even then it took me a long time to get around to setting up the separate network, and I don’t think I’ve migrated all of my devices over to it still (some got moved, new ones go there, but there are some older devices still sitting on the original network). So, yeah, there’s definitely extra effort, and it’s not really fun like getting that new smart device integrated. I will say the stuff on that network works perfectly - I haven’t noticed any side effects.

Oh I did allow them access to the pool ntp server so they can pick up the correct time, and some require temporary access to the internet while setting up (the linknlink RF device needed it to download the Home assistant version of their firmware, for example).

I know. Stop worrying about your computer and install Debian! It just works. It updates without a problem.

On the other hand, making the top notch pilot - you know, the one she sprung from prison because he was so good at piloting - also the assistant in sickbay was a questionable decision. Surely there was someone whose job was vacuuming the carpet in the crew mess hall, or some other less critical job, who could help in sickbay during emergencies, and not your top pilot who could save everyone’s lives with his piloting skills.

Sorry. This always bugs me. I agree with you about Tuvix, but Janeway made some pretty odd decisions that everyone ignores in favor of Tuvix.

When I install a new application, I generally run it immediately. Having the new indicator might be nice to help find it - they don’t always drop into the menu where I expect.

I agree, I can’t see why it upsets the author so much. “You’ve installed a new app, here it is.” “YYYEEEAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!”

The other night, a cat was laying on our front porch while I was walking the dog. I took a bowl of water out for him but he took off before I got anywhere near him. He lives with a colony at a horse farm near us, so he’s fine, probably, but I wanted to be certain.

So I bought a kettle bell yesterday. I can definitely feel it, we’ll see if it helps!

I “grew up” with Slackware, so I definitely understand the dependency issue.

I like flatpaks (and similar) for certain “atomic” pieces of software, like makemkv. For more “basic” software, like, say, KDE, I want it installed natively.

One of ours sometimes does that. He often sleeps on my feet at night, and usually I can move some without getting attacked, but sometimes he does claw me.

The new Ross Perot!

And yes, this is all deeply undemocratic.

Agreed, and it’s worth noting the Republican party has done the same thing to candidates who weren’t far enough to the right.

And then something bad happens!

Man that sky is beautiful.

What’s a computer?

“What’s a computer?”

Yeah, my wife is Catholic; we had two options for wedding. The 1 hour ceremony, or the 40 minute ceremony (I think the difference is serving communion). That was it. I don’t think we could have gotten a 3 hour ceremony even if we’d wanted it; they need the church for other things.

Wesley: “But…”

I saw an analysis of results in deep-blue Arizona cities where there were quite a few people who voted for Trump…then Democrat down the rest of the ballot.

It’s not hard evidence, but it’s suspicious. The problem the US has is that the winners are quite okay with winning at any cost and don’t see a problem, even if the win was stolen.

If he takes all of his cronies with him, that’d be great.

You seem to post a lot of incorrect information.

In the US system of government, the President’s power is supposed to be checked by Congress and the Supreme Court. In other words, you’re not giving supreme executive power to just one person. Unfortunately since Republicans practically always do what Trump wants, we’ve lost that check.

I mean, what are the odds the ship might shake? One in a million. Practically impossible!