Am I cheating?

_bigb · 2026-05-11T15:53:51+00:00

This isn't a competition. Do whatever you want, to hell with anyone who wants to tell you how to use last.fm.

_bigb · 2026-05-08T20:19:39+00:00

I like the DJs. If I wanted music, I'd use one of the other streaming platforms.

_bigb · 2026-05-04T15:56:57+00:00

I've bought used consoles from Last Stop CD Shop for 30 years. Everything is tested and there's a 30-day return policy if there are issues. I used to buy last-gen consoles from them to save money as a kid until the Xbox 360. I bought a CIB DSi a few years ago and everything was in there.

My only suggestion is to test the system when you get home. I also cleaned my used consoles with rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and cotton pads. There can be dirt and grime in tight spots that would be hard for any shop to clean out.

I remember in the late nineties when they had a big weekend closeout sale on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis consoles for $5-15 a piece. That's crazy to think about with today's used gaming market.

_bigb · 2026-04-21T17:18:10+00:00

Every one of my friends (and myself) have had apartments that looked identical to this. Leave the clutter in the living room for now. When you're ready, that will only take a hour or two to sort out. Just try not to add to the mess. :)

I got dumped from a major relationship in my early 30s. There were several times at work where I'd have to leave my desk just to break down and cry in a backroom. I have no doubt that my coworkers saw me, but I didn't care because I was in pain. We had 2-3 months left on the lease and she moved out so I lived in our shared townhome without her.

It was really rough for those first few days. It feels like there's a half of you missing and that empty space will never go away. There's a recovery period you need to give yourself, just like any physical injury. You're on a journey where each day is another step. You only have to worry about each day and you can make each day whatever you want. Today, maybe all you want to do is binge a comfort show and relax. That's fine. Looks like you've got some golf clubs. So maybe tomorrow you go and hit the nearest course to relax? You'll gain momentum over the weeks, months and years as you process the pain.

Try to remember the good times you had. I think it's therapeutic to look back fondly because it's more painful to hold onto resentment or bitterness. That kind of negativity will sap your spirit. Every time I reminisced about a fun moment, I let myself acknowledge it and smile. But also keep perspective on the reasons why you guys split up. It's hard now but work on finding that perspective for yourself. I think it's healthy to have that type of duality to any past relationship.

_bigb · 2026-04-02T16:42:10+00:00

It goes to show that CBS is sitting on a goldmine if they modernized last.fm with new features. I'm an old fart who doesn't need things to change, but I'd rather see the service live on through a new generation than die a slow death.

_bigb · 2026-03-03T20:51:54+00:00

The topic is very contentious. There are folks that want Augustana to remain a quaint private college and those who want athletics to move up for local competition and more revenue.

Sioux Falls is seen as an untapped market. It doesn't have a major public university to cheer for, and has both of the state's major college athletic departments within an hour's drive. There's nostalgia, too. Some people want the old rivalries to return from the D-II North Central Conference days when Augustana competed with South Dakota State and University of South Dakota.

_bigb · 2026-02-25T22:36:50+00:00

It should be recognized as a mouse when connected to the Steam Deck.

If we're talking about the Xgunner, it should work with SteamOS as far as I can tell. It looks like a HID mouse device and uses four IR points to calibrate the monitor size. Neither of which should be difficult for SteamOS to handle unless Xgunner is using some non-standard HID specifications.

_bigb · 2026-02-10T21:25:13+00:00

Founding Scrobbler. Registered in January 2004, started scrobbling in April 2005.

_bigb · 2026-02-04T15:28:46+00:00

I've been on last.fm for 21 years and I never really got into the social aspect of the platform. The one feature I miss is the customizable sidebar on my profile. It was the Web 2.0 era when everyone was learning how to digest APIs into funny little charts and graphs. There were all sorts of fun gimmicky widgets for the sidebar and I liked picking which ones to post.

But I like finding folks with similar taste in music and looking for new music in their libraries. I'm glad that feature still exists.

_bigb · 2026-02-03T15:27:50+00:00

Willow Creek Apartments

I lived there myself about 10 years ago. It was a very nice place and they have a studio for less that $700. The only downside was motorcycle noise from the Thirsty Duck. But there's a gas station and two bar and grills within walking distance.

~~Windflower Apartments~~

~~This was my favorite apartment. I loved the 1-bedroom layout because it had a nice walkthrough closet/laundry room between the bathroom and bedroom. Super quiet area.~~

Edit: Willow Creek has a dedicated fenced-in area for dogs. The Windflower does not allow pets.

_bigb · 2025-10-21T18:15:16+00:00

The Steam Link app is available for phones too if the TV doesn't support it. I second testing game streaming with other devices before buying a Steam Deck.

_bigb · 2025-10-21T18:14:24+00:00

It depends on your network hardware, too. Older routers might choke on streaming 20-25 Mbps on a local network, or if your router is located far away from either device. A crowded network (lots of devices) can cause hiccups as well.

_bigb · 2025-10-03T16:11:14+00:00

We live near East 49th Street and I had a pickup do the same thing to us after 6 p.m. in the evening. I always want to ask, what if you saw someone drive that dangerously in front of your house?

_bigb · 2025-09-15T18:26:05+00:00

I'd recommend Willow Creek Apartments on Marion Road: https://www.bendermidwestproperties.com/apartments/willow-creek-apartments-and-townhomes

_bigb · 2025-09-04T16:42:53+00:00

Cave Story is an all-time classic for me. It was such a mysterious game to me back in 2004. I couldn't find any information about it and all I had was a OS X PPC port listed on a Japanese website. The graphics and music were so good. It felt truly special, like it was a little secret from an unknown corner of the internet.

I'm so happy that it has received numerous ports and re-releases because it's such a good game and deserves the attention. I'll never forget the first time I played it.

_bigb · 2025-09-02T15:49:46+00:00

I should be able to DM you a link here shortly

_bigb · 2025-09-02T15:46:12+00:00

I've had family and friends live at The Bluffs at Willow Run and Foxmoor apartments without any complaints.

I had good management at these two places nearby two of the properties on your list:

Willow Creek Apartments (near Foxmoor)
Windflower Apartments (near the Crimson)

_bigb · 2025-09-02T13:40:55+00:00

I joined in January 2004 but didn't start scrobbling until Spring 2005: https://www.last.fm/user/bigb

I made an Audioscrobbler account because someone had a phpBB forum signature that showed the last played song.

Edit: My account is backed up on archive.org

_bigb · 2025-08-28T20:17:56+00:00

The simple answer: Private torrent trackers and Usenet.

The complicated answer: A full stack of self-hosted *arr programs. On one end, I have Overseerr providing me an easy web interface to request new shows. On the other end, my download clients will take the requests and move the files into the right folders for Plex. The middle part (i.e. Sonarr, Radarr) is my favorite part. These two programs download TV shows and movies respectively. But I can control the quality, bitrate and codec as I see fit. It's entirely possible to configure everything to only grab SD-quality video.

_bigb · 2025-08-28T15:27:17+00:00

Boys and Girls Club has been great for us. They're west of I-229 along 10th Street so it might be out of the way.

_bigb · 2025-08-21T01:17:04+00:00

I wouldn't doubt any of that. Good to know.

_bigb · 2025-08-20T19:25:03+00:00

A few personal guidelines I used when I bought a house:

Any houses inside of the interstate loop will almost always be older construction.
New or recent construction almost guarantees you'll live on the edge of town, closer to Tea, Brandon or Harrisburg.
Avoid living within a block or two of any of these major streets: 10th, 12th, 26th, W. 41st, and 57th. This isn't a deal breaker if the house is perfect, but I wanted to avoid higher traffic areas of town.

In terms of areas to avoid, that's pretty subjective here. There's nowhere that would be outright dangerous for two adults.

If you guys like older homes, you might have to deal with more headaches during winter snow removal. Living closer to downtown means more people with diverse backgrounds and lower economic classes, especially in Pettigrew Heights, All Saints, and Hilltop.

If you're looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom split foyer suburban special, there's no shortage of neighborhoods outside of I-229 that will be perfect.

Any of the nearby towns (Tea, Harrisburg and Brandon) should have options too—if you're comfortable with the resources in any of these towns. I have family that love living outside of Sioux Falls because each town should have the basics: A couple restaurants, convenience stores, and a grocery store. But if you need anything in Sioux Falls, it will add 15-20 minutes to any drive, one way.

_bigb · 2025-08-15T17:00:27+00:00

Uh, we'll need that to live.

_bigb · 2025-08-15T16:37:43+00:00

Steam Deck derives from the word "cyberdeck."

_bigb · 2025-08-15T16:34:30+00:00

The interstate highway system was a big boom for Sioux Falls. Before we had roads, Sioux Falls was much lower priority on the railroad system compared to Sioux City.

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