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Dpad vs analog stick in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 1 points 6 months ago

Part of the issue there is actually the 360 controller, from my experience. It has one of the worst D-pads ever made. That said, platformers and fighting games are typically the only ones I use a D-pad on anyway, so if you don't play those you'd likely never use it.

Let's discuss: Kirby in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 8 months ago

I had Squeak Squad on the DS and played through it many times. I've been playing through some of the others (still don't have the recent 3D one), and my biggest complaint is just that I'm not the target audience anymore. Haha. Some difficulty settings would be wonderful. However, whenever I want to turn off my brain for a bit I'll boot up Triple Trouble or Amazing Mirror sometimes.

New to Fromsoft DLC, what do I need to know? in c/eldenring@lemmy.ml

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Every other FromSoft DLC takes place right before the end of the game, essentially. They all have end-game level enemies and weapons/spells. This one, however, will apparently be different, although having only played Sekiro for an hour or so I am uncertain what they mean. So it sounds like you could go either way. Personally, I'm going to start it with my current character and see how that goes.

rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 6 points 8 months ago

I'm trying out Thunder and it is going well so far

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director wants series vets and newbies alike to be surprised by its twist and turns, seeing the remake as more than 'just a callback' in c/gaming@kbin.social

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Oof. You'd think if they wanted to surprise people with twists and turns they'd just make a new game instead of altering the plot of a remake (unless I'm misunderstanding).

Other than filling with plaster and taking a cast of your bits, what use do you suggest for large glass jars? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

Might be a bit narrow, but if you wanted to make some pickle spears it should work.

I like to do a fridge pickle (always gets eaten within a few weeks, so spoilage isn't a huge concern). Something like this pickled jalapeño recipe works with most veggies, and you can use some whole black peppercorn and mustard seeds (or a pickling spice mix) to give it that pickle flavor.

Statement: Nextcloud stands for an open and free society - Nextcloud in c/opensource@lemmy.ml

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 23 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (8 children)

I think I'm OOTL. An ant-fascist statement from them is wonderful, but what is their association to the Potsdam incident referenced in the statement?

Edit: is it just that they are a German company?

Vintage presidential campaign rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Defeat

Do you prefer CD-R or CD-RW for music? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I have gotten whole cases of CD-R's at yard sales and thrift stores. I do not own a single CD-RW. Even when I purchase them, the CD-R's are so cheap that if I mess up I can just toss the error and still come out ahead. If I needed to overwrite it frequently I would probably just use a different media if available (like a USB drive).

[Epic] Art of Rally in c/freegames@lemmy.ml

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago

https://opencritic.com/game/10188/art-of-rally

Roughly 8/10 average with 30 critic reviews

Q-Tip: It's not too late! Select Class One Probe at checkout for delivery before the solstice! in c/risa@startrek.website

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago

For some reason my first thought was that this would be an A Tribe Called Quest crossover meme.

I'm re-reading The Hobbit at the moment. Gandalf might not be a conjurer of cheap tricks, because he's only packing the expensive, high-caliber stuff. in c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network

[–] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 9 points 11 months ago

Fireworks. Gandalf is famous for them.

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Help Choosing OS for Plex Media Server (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org to c/plex@lemmy.ml

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The Main Question

I am looking into updating/upgrading my home media server using some old hardware from my main PC, and I would like some advice on Operating Systems. I have used Windows 10 for the life of this server, and I do not know if that would be the best choice for the future.

My main use case is a Plex Media Server with Remote Access and Hardware Acceleration, but I would also like to self-host a few items, including NextCloud and possibly Bitwarden. I have looked into TrueNAS CORE a bit, but I am uncertain how it would handle these Plex features. Regarding Remote Access, Plex says that it requires

64-bit Ubuntu (16.04 or later) or 64-bit Fedora (26 or later) distributions

and that

Compatible FreeBSD servers require Plex Media Server 1.13.9 or newer

Plex also says that other distributions may work with hardware acceleration, but they are not officially supported. They give a list of supported NAS devices, but they do not mention installing TrueNAS on your own hardware.

My experience with Linux kernel OS's is relatively limited. I had to use Ubuntu for university, and I have used ZorinOS and Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS at various points. I am familiar with the terminal, but I am by no means an expert.

A Few Lists

Why am I considering moving from Windows 10?

Tired of unstoppable automatic updates causing unexpected downtime
Interested in potentially less resource-hungry OS's
Would like to use an OS more suited for a home media server, if possible

What is my current hardware?

HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 6 TB Seagate External (STKP6000400)

What is my planned hardware?

Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX
CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 (only have 2 RAM slots)
Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 1 TB Internal, maybe the old 500 GB Internal, 6 TB Seagate External
Still need a case and a power supply
- I will either purchase new ones for my main PC and use those for this, or I will purchase new ones for this purpose.
- As a note, my current main PC case can fit 3 internal hard drives.

A couple of random points

The Pentium G4560 has a slightly lower benchmark than the i5-3470. However, it is 5 years newer. Both CPU's support Intel Quick Sync Video. Would the newer G4560 still perform better for Plex despite having slightly lower benchmarks, or would it ultimately be a wash?
I feel like using the 6 TB Seagate as an Internal drive would allow it access to a more reliable power supply and a faster data connection. Do any of you have experience shucking this model? Would it even be worth it, with the access to a USB 3.1 port that I would have with the planned hardware? A quick search tells me that it may be SMR, but I am already using it as my primary media drive so I am not certain if this would affect shucking any.
I would very much like a more automated method of backing up specific folders on the 6 TB drive to either the internal drives or my two 2 TB Seagate external drives that I use for backups. On your suggested OS, do you have a preferred software/script for this?

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