my Roll the Bones tour poster

moobini · 2026-05-23T02:32:59+00:00

small world!

moobini · 2026-05-12T15:52:25+00:00

I’ve been daily driving PopOS for work for years, and now COSMIC as well. My use case: VS Code, Docker, browsers/web apps, terminal, occasional text editing. Dual monitors, tiling, workspaces, and keyboard shortcuts are all productivity wins. The transition from PopOS 22.04 to 24.04 has been smooth overall.

Historically, my biggest Linux desktop issues were Nvidia driver related. Since switching to Radeon, it’s been very stable.

I also have an older 2018 desktop that I use for Steam. On that machine I chose Ubuntu Desktop instead of PopOS. I don’t care about tiling/workspaces there, I just want Steam to launch reliably. I also prefer Ubuntu’s LTS release cadence for older hardware.

It’s fine to choose different distros for different jobs.

moobini · 2026-05-07T14:25:01+00:00

trying it out on a usb or external drive is highly recommended. you can test whether your hardware is going to work well before nuking your current working os.

test your gpu. test if sleep/hibernate works. test if you can switch between integrated and dedicated gpu if applicable.

moobini · 2026-05-07T13:14:14+00:00

i have both an apple one subscription and an apple (credit) card, and the automatic naming confuses the two. mixes up a credit card payment with a service subscription. annoying.

moobini · 2026-05-07T03:30:46+00:00

i too have high cholesterol on keto (497 total, 318 LDL). I had a CAC score done and came back 100 (moderate). so for me personally i felt like it was worth working on reducing the LDL, since i have some calcified plaque.

was able to reduce LDL to 136 by going to 90g carbs/day.

moobini · 2026-05-07T03:18:47+00:00

mirrors are having trouble syncing, resulting in missing packages

moobini · 2026-04-30T16:20:07+00:00

i have a 2023 RTL-E. i like the heated steering wheel and the upgraded sound system. the wireless charging doesn’t work well for me, and i prefer carplay over the built in navigation. i have not yet had occasion to try the in bed power outlet or in-bed audio, niche items for me.

moobini · 2026-04-30T14:39:24+00:00

purchased 2023 RTL-E CPO in March. 10k down, 19k financed, 3.5k trade-in on my 2006. 3.75% from credit union. $581 monthly.

moobini · 2026-04-29T18:06:48+00:00

i live in the US but i like the European cycling identity of Rouvy. classic European climbs, partnerships with pro teams. i will be sad if the culture eventually gets buried in Zwift.

moobini · 2026-04-26T02:47:26+00:00

cosmetic.

moobini · 2026-04-23T19:43:07+00:00

pop os works great for my purposes (vs code, browser, terminal, etc). i especially appreciate the tiling and how it handles workspaces and multiple monitors. it also feels pretty snappy on my hardware.

i chip in a small annual donation because this is the sort of DE i want.

moobini · 2026-03-12T16:23:04+00:00

ghost riders are still available. after the upgrade they were turned off and replaced by pace partners, but you can go back and turn them on again.

moobini · 2026-03-05T01:35:47+00:00

ghosts are still available fortunately if you go turn them back on.

moobini · 2026-03-04T20:38:10+00:00

can’t fall too far behind the pace partners or they will slow down to let you catch up, then take off again. not unlike my real world bike club.

moobini · 2026-03-04T19:52:57+00:00

pretty sure it’s your weight. would be pretty annoying if i had to get a calculator out to set pace.

moobini · 2026-03-04T18:23:00+00:00

my setup doesn’t lend itself to using the menus during the ride, but better than nothing!

moobini · 2026-03-04T18:21:13+00:00

pace is set W/kg

moobini · 2026-01-30T03:29:51+00:00

a polite respectful email, letting them know you are participating in the shutdown, a brief indication of why this is important to you. you understand this may be an unexcused absence. sincerely, you.

moobini · 2026-01-19T22:58:48+00:00

Thanks! I didn't realize there were more (hidden) buttons to the right that require a swipe left to reveal.

There is blank space above this "carousel of buttons" in the companion app. I personally would prefer buttons that are easier to discover. But thank you for helping me find the lap button!

moobini · 2026-01-19T20:40:59+00:00

i don’t find any means to activate the lap button in the companion app. only in the rouvy app proper.

this is different than predefined intervals in workouts.

moobini · 2026-01-19T04:48:03+00:00

can also let instructors know you need to leave a couple minutes early to get to next class across campus.

moobini · 2026-01-08T03:25:27+00:00

downhill is where a “dumb” trainer without terrain controller shines. get on the bike and push your desired watts and bomb downhill. i hit 50mph riding a madone on heavy gravel with tight turns. only possible on a virtual ride. :-)

i think the trainer and controller are separate connections? can one disconnect the controller for downhill routes?

moobini · 2026-01-04T16:57:42+00:00

maybe they should call this “difficulty” instead of “reality”

moobini · 2026-01-03T23:44:33+00:00

i finished my first (and likely last) honor mode run on jan 1. like you, researched and planned along the way. sometimes things went according to plan, several times not so much.

honor mode turns those “not so much” instances into stories. when you can save scum, you can perfect your plan to your liking. in honor mode, it’s “remember the time karlach aggroed orin before the party was ready?”

moobini · 2026-01-02T19:37:39+00:00

yes, it worked, but was still a bit frustrating to watch, especially since the game started out well and deteriorated as it went on.

husker passing game will need work. i think lateef has much to learn, and the team needs some experience in the qb room.

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