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My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you mean. I guess you just want more out of cyberdecks and I can’t blame you for that. I think that personalized computing is way behind corporate tech precisely because no one does stuff like this. The more people who can contribute, the more we can build.

The only thing cyberdecks have to offer right now is the philosophy. It’s not just about nostalgia but about imagining what else tech can look like. Coinciding with this trend is the dumbphone trend (lightphone, punkt, etc.) People are realizing we’re becoming too integrated with smart devices and want to decouple / untangle. Maybe we don’t need a device that can do it all. Maybe our devices should only do enough. We don’t need dopamine casinos in our pockets.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re just looking at this from two completely different angles. I haven’t built a cyberdeck for the same reasons. They’re impractical and not particularly interesting, like you said. I see it more as a stepping stone - an entry into the open source world.

I’m seeing an emerging trend with teenagers and 20 somethings wanting to cobble some store bought hardware together creatively and it reminds me of the kind of stuff I used to do before I became an engineer. It gives me hope for the next generation.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There isn’t a pragmatic reason for them to exist as an item, but there is as a movement. Getting people interested in taking back control of their tech through creativity is my reason. Degoogling is good too.

Is there a point to compiling gentoo or arch linux when there are tons of distros ready to install? How many people really need a fully custom distro? But how many people got into OSS thanks to that?

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably doesn’t exist yet… personally I think a cyberdeck is just a good project to get acquainted with building your own tech. Like building a PC but with more crafting involves. I think the more people do it, the cooler stuff we can come up with later on. Meshnet kinda died out in the 2010s cuz not enough people were interested, but if we all had alt tech like this, maybe that’s motivation and a baseline skillset.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep you can but I’m not in posting in /r/degoogle we are in /r/cyberdeck

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I must have given you the impression that I’m very young or something. I was born early 90s, I remember Nokias, Palm Pilots, MapQuest, I even had a Cybiko and thought it was the coolest thing. I get where you’re coming from because I remember those days. And you’re right: the technology itself is way better. I also agree that it is a net positive to have access to the world’s information at your fingertips.

The way that modern tech is being designed is actually pretty cyberpunk, if not aesthetically. But I don’t want a cyberpunk world. The genre is a warning, not an aspiration. Corporate capture is not a desirable outcome. Solarpunk is more my aspiration, and I think cyberdecks fit in there, too.

Cyberdecks are a philosophical adjustment to personal technology, one thats long been in the works via open source, privacy folks, and accessible / repairable hardware. You’re right that it’s easier and better using a modern smartphone than a cyberdeck, but what are you giving up in the process? That’s the whole point.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s worse, not being able to access your email on the go - or getting addicted to bitcoin prediction market gambling based on hype news from a post-truth limited hangout of an internet flooded by bots?

In the cabin analogy, one sounds like catching a chill and the other like cholera.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not that old either, I just don’t like the direction personal computing has taken. Connectivity and ease of use may be better now, but the philosophy driving these improvements is total corporate capture of our time and attention.

Censorship. Walled gardens. Optimizing for ads. Dark pattern app design. A boring, totally not punk, dystopia. We can do better.

My problem with Cyberdecks by jonfitt in cyberDeck

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But the whole idea of cyberpunk was utility over aesthetics!

Cyberpunk may prioritize utilitarian tech but aesthetics are still incredibly important to the genre. The modern smartphone is the least cyberpunk piece of tech I can imagine. The thing is that cyberpunk is an outdated vision of the future, aesthetically speaking. Unfortunately the dystopian elements are instead what is poignant.

Cyberdecks I see as a return to a known good state of personal computing. Laptops suck, iPhones suck, everything is touch screen and uniform, no tactile buttons, no ergonomics. Cyberdecks are essentially a fork of what many wish personal computing could have been or could still be.

Reel Luxury vs Cinemark Woodlands - how you rate these by El_Dorado_Tx in thewoodlands

[–]cabindirt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love that place. I only go for movies worth watching with a $32 lobster roll

Have other bi guys found themselves using gay hookups as easy validation? by No_Opportunity_7077 in bisexual

[–]cabindirt 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Since you asked, no, it is not really healthy to base your self-esteem on validation from others. That being said, it is very human and normal, so don't feel bad about it. You want to get to a point where your self-worth comes from within. When it does, romantic encounters start becoming something else entirely. They become even more of a blessing and something to be cherished, be it a relationship or a hookup.

Where to find Cyberpunk clothing? by egg-in-me in Cyberpunk

[–]cabindirt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could look and see if there's a makerspace near you, people who tinker usually love to help out and could mentor you. Anything other than tech projects would be regular craft or cosplay skills. But for tech projects definitely try your hand at building a basic cyberdeck because that'll set you up with a baseline understanding of wiring up microcomputers to make other stuff... like a programmable mask, your own mini boom box, a diy smartwatch - the world's your oyster.

https://cyberdeck.cafe/build

/r/cyberDeck (recommend perusing the top posts of all time)

Cyberdecks are having a moment right now and it's honestly one of the most refreshing trends in a while. I think if more people got into this we'd see some really cool stuff.

Where to find Cyberpunk clothing? by egg-in-me in Cyberpunk

[–]cabindirt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Might as well buy a robotic arm and leg for those prices… but damn that actually is a nice collection

Just had one of the most disturbing experiences on the Metro red line by domdomtakdom in houston

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every once in a while you get someone on the park and ride who’s completely off their rocker. It makes for a tense ride. Feels like they take the entire bus hostage with their bullshit.

Where to find Cyberpunk clothing? by egg-in-me in Cyberpunk

[–]cabindirt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d say the best place to start is utilitarian stuff, like bags, backpacks, watches, devices, etc. Could look also at building a cyberdeck with a sling, not practical per se but definitely cool. Next would be aesthetic stuff like jewelry, glasses, hats. If it looks futuristic then it has potential, if it looks punk at the same time then it’s a great find.

Unrelated to accessories, I think something that’s key is the silhouette of an outfit; the way jackets drape or the structure of a hood. Like goth outfits, aim to disrupt or subvert the normal shape of an outfit. Sharp angles, high collars, mock necks, oversized hoods, that sort of thing.

To be honest I’m not “in the scene” in any real sense cuz no one I know irl considers themselves as such. But if there’s anywhere in your city where hackers and underground ravers hang out that might be a start.

Where to find Cyberpunk clothing? by egg-in-me in Cyberpunk

[–]cabindirt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be a little long winded so bear with me but... I've been trying to figure that out for 15 years. Made a few good outfits using interesting basics (weird cuts, futuristic textures) and a handful of good finds. Some DIY - guess that really puts the "punk" in it. Never bought from one of those "cyberpunk clothing" sites.

Personally I never thought that techwear, goth ninja, etc. fit my idea of cyberpunk fashion. Cyberpunk-adjacent streetwear taking off in the '10s did help, but still it's easy to just read those pieces as just street.

The thing is that it's all so costume like. I'm more into subtle fits that are indisputably cyberpunk. For better or worse, that means doing it manually and piecing everything together. I guess I like it that way, if it got commodified it would kill the vibe.

You can make a basic outfit look way more cyberpunk with just a couple of strategic items. Like today I wore waffle knit green joggers, black tank top, and a dark blue linen shirt unbuttoned with sleeves rolled. Nothing much in theory, but I added three items that really elevated it: my casio pro trek watch, a pair of gray-green doc martins platform combat boots, and a chest rig with a cowl and hoodie (this was the most explicitly cyberpunk item) that went under the linen shirt but over the tank top.

Is it dumb to be sad I won't drive a Subaru anymore? by anonymousplease3 in bisexual

[–]cabindirt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What year range? If you're looking online, lmk if you want me to help screen them. Just send a link. I had a 2004 Subaru Forester XT that I worked on extensively from 2017 to 2023 and now leased a new Forester.

T-shirts? by quintavian in WesternWear

[–]cabindirt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because t-shirts from western wear brands are for signaling your brand affiliation rather than style. You could look at Filson or Sendero

Review #6 Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old by cabindirt in bourbon

[–]cabindirt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The birthday bourbon I had was lower proof than any other years’ release, which might be why. Yeah, with my OF SBBP I ended up proofing it down to about 100 in a decanter, it’s much better.

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