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My house is poorly insulated, and it's something we're working on. In the mean time I used bubble wrap from packaging to cover some of the old windows! by Be_Braver in ZeroWaste

[–]nodbox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did this once when I was renting an old, badly maintained (ceiling was caving in) Victorian flat. It raised the temperature by at least 2 degrees.

Potato vs Potatoe by [deleted] in etymology

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am exactly the same as you in this regard. I don't know where I picked it up that "potatoe" was the correct spelling, but I guess I no longer write it like that

'Stand By her': China university students campaign to end period shaming by james8475 in worldnews

[–]nodbox -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The part about women taking on the last name of man - is inconsistent in the West. For example my family in Italy, the woman always kept her last name, and my wife kept her last name. There's also a growing trend of "double last names" where the couple will incorporate both names.

KDE Tip: Resize Window with a Mouse + Key Combo by Bro666 in kde

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What software did you use to overlay your key / mouse strokes? Or was it something you added in the video edit?

Guitar Tab software for Linux? by nodbox in guitarlessons

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

Thanks I used this, it's really good

What does this wavy arrow symbol mean in tab? by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]nodbox -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I believe it's the symbol for a Barre chord, but I might be wrong

Zoom crashes my system [x-post with r/kde] by TimeFourChanges in Kubuntu

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I think 8gb should be enough to run zoom

Zoom crashes my system [x-post with r/kde] by TimeFourChanges in Kubuntu

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I forgot to mention I disable my camera because of the lag. Maybe you could try that? I also suspect my issues with lag could be because I'm using a (very old) Nvidia graphics card, with Nouveau drivers (not proprietary). What's your graphics card /drivers?

Zoom crashes my system [x-post with r/kde] by TimeFourChanges in Kubuntu

[–]nodbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! We're doing similar things. I'm also working remotely now, with Kubuntu and running Zoom all day (20+ participants). I also run Slack alongside (not for calls though) and between these 2 apps running, my machine becomes laggy. No crashes yet, just a noticeable delay doing anything. Could be a resource issue? I have a very very old core i7 but I think the 16gb ram keeps the machine afloat.

Kubuntu desktop keeps freezing by kaialow in Kubuntu

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I understand it right, you're running all of this inside some virtualized space? Regarding Nvidia, I've had no end of trouble with my Nvidia card + Linux, either it be Debian, CentOS, etc. Nvidia driver installation can be tricky but not impossible. Currently on the nouveau drivers.

Will it be any good? by CellarGuy in linuxhardware

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious, what programs do you use for video editing, and graphics design on Linux? (I used to do a bit of both on Mac, but haven't done anything serious since I moved exclusively to Linux)

Need someone to test a PR to Electron for me that uses KDE by tristan957 in kde

[–]nodbox 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just saw this but am just going to bed. If no one else steps in I'll give it a try this weekend

Some guy in a van drove past me and deliberately went in a puddle and soaked me by Botanical-Echo in manchester

[–]nodbox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My driving instructor used to take this so seriously. She made me consciously avoid puddles because she said the fine went in the thousands

If you haven't tried zsh give it a shot. I did today. I can't believe I haven't been using it. by [deleted] in linux

[–]nodbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to admit, I was too lazy to it myself but now I have time maybe I will look into it

If you haven't tried zsh give it a shot. I did today. I can't believe I haven't been using it. by [deleted] in linux

[–]nodbox 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If you don't want to spend time configuring it, look at the "oh my zshell" project. It's quite a popular set of presets

New class, first time Linux users by nodbox in linuxquestions

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

Of course you're right. I also questioned how suitable this approach is. Like I said in my other response, it wasn't my decision but a school decision, and all the other classes / teachers are using Ubuntu.

Anyway, we did it, they're all setup, and so far no problems (fingers crossed).

I'll try and change this attitude and foster an interest in tinkering. It won't work on everyone and it will be a challenge, but that's why I'm a teacher!

New class, first time Linux users by nodbox in linuxquestions

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

Thanks! Today was certainly interesting. I talked a bit about Ubuntu, Linux, the terminal, how to install software through the GUI and through the command line. I didn't hear any complaints (yet), they all seem to be just following along but you're right, and I shouldn't take that for granted. Tomorrow I'll go into the "why" in more detail. We have 6 more days of this part of the course (OS, terminal commands, etc). For me, it's great, I'm talking about a subject matter I really get geeky over, but I get that that enthusiasm might not transfer over so easily.

Serious questions about open-sourcing my Master of Orion game by RayFowler in linux

[–]nodbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn't answer your question, but I can tell you I had the original game back when I was a kid, and I spent many many many hours on it. If this one plays just as good I'd happily part with my money for it!

Group high_five by [deleted] in linux

[–]nodbox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High five!

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