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  • Are you holding ‘Option’ down when it boots? So as to access the GNU GRUB menu?

    Quick search:

    Chapters:

    1. 00:00 Intro
    2. 00:26 Why use Linux Mint?
    3. 03:29 Booting from, and playing with, the live USB
    4. 06:51 Release notes and installing Linux Mint
    5. 09:50 First impressions of the new Linux Mint install
    6. 10:56 Walking through the “First Steps” guide
    7. 14:45 Updating for the first time and playing with the Panel
    8. 15:53 System settings in Linux Mint
    9. 16:32 Software Manager and installing OBS from Flatpak
    10. 18:21 Customizing the Panel (taskbar)
    11. 19:52 Trying OBS from the Flatpak, testing the camera
    12. 20:24 Other applications shipped with Linux Mint
    13. 22:56 Parting thoughts

    Edit2: added below; forgot yt link, added

    Another quick search:

    This process should work on any Intel Mac pre 2018 (without T2 security chip & secure boot). Thanks for the suggestion to install Linux on this old MacBook Air! It has brought new life to this old computer and I am really enjoying getting to know Linux, as I have never really used Linux in this capacity. Let me know if you would like a more in depth video of how I set up my Linux environment!





  • TIL[1]

    Attraction to disability is a sexualised interest in the appearance, sensation and experience of disability.[1] It may extend from normal human sexuality into a type of sexual fetishism. Sexologically, the pathological end of the attraction tends to be classified as a paraphilia.[2][3] Other researchers have approached it as a form of identity disorder.[4][5][6] The most common interests are towards amputations, prosthesis, and crutches.[1] As a sexual fetish, attraction to disability is known as devotism, and those with the fetish are known as devotees.[1]


    Sapiosexuality is a type of sexuality that involves being more attracted by the contents of a person’s mind than by the appearance of their body. To feel sexually attracted to another person, a sapiosexual person must first feel intellectually stimulated. Intelligence is often the first quality a person notices in a potential partner.

    The word sapiosexual originated from the Latin root word ‘sapien,’ which means wise, and ‘sexualis,’ which means sexual. Sapiosexual is still a fairly new word, as Merriam-Webster’s first known use of the word was in 2004. According to research, between 1% and 8% of people aged 18 to 35 may be sapiosexuals.

    Anyone can identify as sapiosexual, including both heterosexuals and LGBTQIA+ people. This means that people who identify as sapiosexual may be straight, gay, asexual, or another identity.[2]


    1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attraction_to_disability ↩︎

    2. [2] https://www.verywellmind.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-sapiosexual-5190425 ↩︎








  • I would recomend to watch this video and more like them.

    https://lemmy.world/post/17064310


    Video: why bad activists suck [15:10 | JUN 04 24 | Louis Rossmann] https://youtu.be/cir-gJDcC1o

    Summary

    1. The speaker discusses why algebra does not belong in activism, using the analogy of algebra being confined to a small room in high school.
    2. Activists unintentionally create algebraic equations in conversations, making listeners feel like they have to solve a problem by working backward.
    3. People resist change when they feel judged or told what to do, even for a good cause.
    4. Emotions and reactions play a significant role in activism related to climate change and COVID-19.
    5. Trying to change people’s minds by shaming them or making them feel like bad people is ineffective.
    6. Presenting genuine truth and benefits without shaming is more likely to lead to positive outcomes.
    7. Advocating for the right to repair electronics without shaming individuals for their choices.
    8. Emphasizing the importance of personal investment in the issue and avoiding making individuals feel like the bad guy.
    9. Sharing factual information and evidence to encourage people to care about the issue without resorting to shaming tactics.
    10. Making activism relatable and not making the person you’re talking to feel like the bad guy is crucial.
    11. People are conditioned to want to believe they are good humans and will believe lies if given the right incentive structure.
    12. Guiding someone to an idea by showing them the benefits or excitement of repair work is more effective than shaming them.
    13. Focusing on positive reinforcement rather than negative criticism to gain support for a cause.
    14. Not framing arguments in a way that makes people feel bad or obligated to agree is important.
    15. When people feel attacked or forced, they become irrational and resistant to reasoning.
    16. Presenting options as rights rather than obligations to foster a more positive and open response.
    17. Encouraging reflection on how to effectively communicate beliefs without alienating others and stressing the value of offering choices for repair rather than imposing mandates.


  • I noticed the same thing; I thought it was on my end, hahaha.

    My YouTube link description shows up in Russian; it seems their server that gets the data for links has changed.

    A guess: VPNs cause a similar thing to search engine results, where whatever language is the majority shows up in your search results.


    YouTube - youtu.be - Смотрите любимые видео, слушайте любимые песни, загружайте собственные ролики и делитесь ими с друзьями, близкими и целым миром.

    Translation:

    Watch your favorite videos, listen to your favorite songs, upload your own videos, and share them with friends, family, and the world.