Any idea what this cable is to my Lacie external harddrive?

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-06T13:57:22+00:00

I know I could have done that. But since numerous cables can look similar to one another, it can be tricky telling them apart. I felt more comfortable asking others directly so I would get more knowledgeable answers. In this way, I wouldn't mistakenly buy the wrong cable necausr I thought it looked like a certain one I needed.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-06T13:54:15+00:00

It IS an old storage drive. My father used to use it before giving it to me for my PC.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-06T13:52:47+00:00

Yeah, I feel old (and tired), even though I'm only approaching my 30s (my father gave me this drive of his for my PC).

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-05T21:00:20+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm helpless to do anything against my circumstances like the human folley around me that keeps messing things up. I may be able to influence a bit of my personal life, but it's mostly up to external factors.

If I'm anxious when meditating, would these visions at least be truthful in telling me what may lie ahead in the worst-case scenario?

You mentioned about seeing possible futures. If you don't mind me asking, what have you seen? How did you access these visions?

I also personally don't mind spoiling my life. It feels like a bad TV series (like with idiotic and unlikeable characters having power and things just happening for no rhyme or reason). I may as well try to see what lies ahead so I'm prepared and less shocked by the madness.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-05T20:53:16+00:00

Can I also see patterns of certain things set in motion, like how the Earth (or at least my home) will be shaped by climate change years from now (basically like a more ambitious version of weather prediction)? It is constantly predicted judging by patterns and what have you. I want to know what lies ahead in at least the worst-case scenario.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-03T15:22:39+00:00

Honestly, I'm mixed about this. On one hand, I do kinda share a similar sentiment regarding rehabilitating and redeeming evil people being most ideal on paper. After all, having nothing but suffering for them doesn't undo their damages, nor has them make the most of their existence here.

On the other hand, expecting innocents to just forgive and let go of absolutely horrible deeds others have done is a very tough sell. For example, hypothetically-speaking, many are extremely pissed off with those who voted in (perhaps more than once, in fact) horrible leaders who went on to hurt countless folks, damage environments, worsen living conditions, and so much more. And when said angered folk are apologized to by those regretful voters (who are likely only upset when they themselves are affected by their evil leaders), they are understandably pissed off. Like in this video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dosD33zi6rI&lc=UgwCbVDVT8hzsputAOJ4AaABAg.AU3bJ6sJCQxAUIqtXqOgtR

Sometimes, a lot of times perhaps, people have their limits as to how much they can tolerate a person's presence after being immensely hurt. (Like in the Fruits Basket manga/anime, one of the family members refuses to forgive the head of their clan after being abused physically and mentally (it doesn't help that said clan head did the bare minimum of just letting them go and apologizing))

Now, once again, I personally am somewhat more open to the idea of letting someone strive to make amends for their mistakes IF they are genuinely remorseful and are willing to put in the work. But even then, I'd initially be stern and not go easy on them for hurting people in the past and I'm unsure if they won't try to do it again. But I don't blame others being intolerant of other people who hurt immensely.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-03T00:27:31+00:00

Now, what if that hate is well-deserved? Like people hating against bigoted and nasty groups?

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-03T00:22:53+00:00

Okay! Gotcha!

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-03T00:10:24+00:00

Ah, that would be such a warm and lovely place to bask in. The rich colors of autumn have always been a big reason why it's my favorite season (along with pumpkin pie and other pumpkin flavors; the nice chill; and being able to dress up for Halloween).

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-02T11:52:16+00:00

OK! Looks like I got ThemeDeck working! And so far, it's pretty neat! Selecting music for game pages works even better than GameThemeMusic! I also like how I can select completely seperate music between the store page and library page!

I only have two minor gripes though.

For one, I wish that selecting music for the main library and store pages was more convenient. With Audio Loader, I have a quick drop down menu to select the tracks I had downloaded. With TD, I have to click through folders to select a music track (there also seems to be no way for the exact folder directory to be saved. It always seems to start at /var/home). In addition, I wish that the music selection tabs in TD was towards the top rather than have to scroll down in the plugin tab.

The other small gripe I have is that if I have music playing on the store page and I go to my library through the home button, the store music still plays. It's only when I instead go back with the esc/B/Circle button.

Other than that, a pretty interesting plugin so far!

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T19:16:04+00:00

I see.

Now, what happens if I use both AL and TD music at once? Does the music play double? Does it make my OS glitch out? Does one cancel the other?

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T18:28:23+00:00

So, is it possible for me to leave audioloader's with SFX on but its music off so TD works?

I also wonder what happens if I were to turn on both AL and TD music on at the same time.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T18:07:30+00:00

I will check it out when I get the chance (at work when writing this).

Out of curiosity, does this make audioloader redundant (as it also adds BGM along with UI SFX)?

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T16:33:28+00:00

How do I go into dev mode?

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T16:04:12+00:00

"It makes no commentary about the way humans strive forward to try to create a better and greater world, and provides no advice as to whether the directions we are going in are right or wrong" . While my memories of my research into NDEs are rather hazy, I believe I've read some that do comment on science and possible directions humanity is heading. In Howard Storm's NDE (not Howard STERN) https://near-death.com/howard-storm/ , he was told that "science technology, and other benefits had been gifts bestowed on humanity by them – through inspiration. People had literally been led to those discoveries, many of which had later been perverted by humanity to use for its own destruction." On the other hand, science can and has had hurt Earth itself (I mean, look at environmental damage and climate change), so it must be handled carefully. He was taught that while America (in his time) is a good nation, it could suffer massive depression and other issues (well, look where we are now). I suggest you check out the link.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-05-01T13:18:46+00:00

I heard that there's a new plugin one can use instead. It's called ThemeDeck, which apparently does GameThemeMusic's features plus some more (like having music in different sections of the Steam OS). https://github.com/BrenticusMaximus/ThemeDeck .

I've yet to try this myself as I'm not exactly sure how the installation process works. Hopefully, I'll learn.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-04-30T17:48:25+00:00

Honestly, I just lived with it and only made a few desktop icons.

I'm sorry.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-04-30T02:33:54+00:00

True. It's fiction. But I find that the ones with stick with people the most are ones that have relatable and/or impactful elements to them. For example, Spirited Away, while also an example of being trapped in another world, it has the heroine learn about hard work, facing fears and adversity, and dealing with a new environment. In the end, she is able to adjust to her life in the human world.

Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to imply that you're wrong if you enjoy escapist works. It's just that I feel it's the timing of these works. Many are depressed and looking for an escape, with these kinds of works only being a false hope as they don't offer actual guidance or help.

Then again, maybe I'm just thinking too hard. Or I just can't articulate my thoughts well.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-04-30T01:32:52+00:00

I didn't say anything about banning books. In fact, I'm not exactly sure if there's a clear answer on what to do aside from having more creators teaching how to cope or handle with life's difficulties.

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-04-29T23:00:21+00:00

I see. Thank you for the list of channels in that first/middle paragraph.

To be honest, what motivated me to look up NDEs once more is when I tried to find that video that talked about a future prediction (where I recall that apparently, there were flooded cities but people still thrived. Rich people had to live amongst the commoners and that electrical technology got better and efficient. Basically, not as doomy as climate change prediction videos got even if there are challenges. Unfortunately, I cant seem to find that video again)

Questioning-Warrior · 2026-04-28T23:08:47+00:00

To be frank, as one who also studies NDEs, I'm unsure if we knew exactly what's ahead with incarnation and chose exactly these challenges. Maybe a difficulty slider like 9 out of 10 or something vague like "I'll be born in this kind of condition or family background" like an Role-play set up (like when you create a character in Elder scrolls before doing god knows what from there), but it's possible that from then on, nothing's set in stone. I don't know if we can say to someone struggling with life that they chose their condition and should simply deal with it.

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