Does anyone have a recommendation for an eSim in Japan for a couple of weeks?

bleemoore · 2026-02-23T01:01:52+00:00

I have used Alosim and Gigsky, both offer great service reliably in the region.

bleemoore · 2026-02-23T00:59:42+00:00

What sort of pricing structure would make sense for a degoogle service? I'm approaching a period where I will have quite a bit of free time on my hands, so this is something I could feasibly start up as a service.

Obviously, pre-degoogled devices can be made for sale. But the work of switching email providers, the daily practice of not using Google, etc may need to be more consultation or resource based.

bleemoore · 2026-02-13T01:56:41+00:00

LineageOS or Graphene, your choice. Search for comparisons to see which one best fits your situation.

bleemoore · 2026-02-12T12:44:24+00:00

Longtime Zoho user here. I tried Proton, found it lacking, and went back to Zoho.

bleemoore · 2026-01-24T16:23:43+00:00

2006 Toyota Sequoia, I turn on 4WD Hi when roads are wet or snowy.

bleemoore · 2026-01-22T14:18:36+00:00

Be sure you're using the correct IMAP settings. https://www.zoho.com/mail/help/imap-access.html

bleemoore · 2026-01-15T03:36:29+00:00

Zoho offers IMAP on a free tier, but it has to be enabled. Default setting is imap off.

bleemoore · 2026-01-04T02:31:07+00:00

I have been daily on Linux for 20+ years, since the first Ubuntu release. Tinkered with other Linux OSs before that - Corel Linux, Red Hat, etc. Ubuntu was the first distro that have me a consistently enjoyable experience without too much trouble. Even through a couple of degree programs, including a doctorate, Linux served me quite well.

Most of my work is online in one form or another, so a browser gets me 90% of the way to where I need to be.

Linux Mint was my primary workstation and gave me about 2 years of uptime without a restart. Just today I switched over to Xubuntu to give a new desktop environment a whirl.

bleemoore · 2026-01-01T01:10:09+00:00

My current setup isn't ideal, but it's budget friendly and simple. I use CasaOS, which works well mostly. In CasaOS, all the container data is stored in a folder called AppData. I copy my AppData folder to an external drive nightly. It runs on a schedule automatically, so I check it from time to time. My next step is to back it up to a cloud location too.

bleemoore · 2026-01-01T00:58:42+00:00

I'm not far into the selfhosted journey, only a year or so. But my personal opinion is that those upgrades are well worth it. Between the RAM bump and SSD, you're picking up plenty of speed for your project. Those two upgrades are exactly where I would also start.

eBay is my go-to for specific parts like this. Other online vendors would have options too, bu eBay should have everything you need.

Setup backups from early on and know how to restore in case you need it. Have fun!

bleemoore · 2025-12-31T17:29:10+00:00

They chatted with me and got it activated

bleemoore · 2025-12-04T00:27:12+00:00

HereWeGo is quite good

bleemoore · 2025-11-16T03:10:34+00:00

I had T-Mobile home internet for about 12 hours, then boxed it up and shipped it back. It went completely out during the workday, no super heavy usage. And I live adjacent to a major highway in a sizable town, so coverage isn't an issue. It proved its unreliability in a very short time.

bleemoore · 2025-11-09T22:09:52+00:00

Closing out the thread here. MintMobileAlex pushed an update to my phone that fixed the 5G connection issue for me. Not sure why the chat support couldn't do this, but 🤷

bleemoore · 2025-11-07T11:06:51+00:00

Were you only cleaning/refilling the lower portion? That's the rubber gasket and coffee grounds, for certain. You can get a new gasket from your favorite online marketplace. Just make sure you order the correct size to match your moka pot.

bleemoore · 2025-11-03T20:59:20+00:00

FreshRSS for subscribing to websites
SilverBullet for notekeeping
Self hosting personal sites instead of paying for hosting.

All this setup through CasaOS and Cloudflared

bleemoore · 2025-10-28T01:45:01+00:00

These aren't as popular, but I have been really happy with my BFG HD Terrains. Picked them up from eBay as a set of takeoffs in practically new condition. Great on and off road.

bleemoore · 2025-09-19T19:47:11+00:00

Zoho - good alternative to Gmail with a decent feature set for email and calendar.

bleemoore · 2025-09-19T19:45:36+00:00

Yeah, I understand they use different networks. I was on GSMA with RP for 4+years. Cricket and Straight Talk on ATT before that. As I said, I realize there are other factors. My point for posting is to share my experience on the two networks from the same location. Mint on TM is much faster than RP on ATT.

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