Lemmy.world Support tester1121 • Now • 100%

Does Proton count as a temporary email?

I have a friend who is trying to set up an account on Lemmy, but they don't like to use their real email, so they use aliases from Proton. Are such aliases allowed for making accounts on Lemmy.World?

..:: tchncs ::.. tester1121 • Now • 92%

What is the one year message limit on the Matrix server?

I have read in the TOS for the Matrix server that all messages are deleted after one year. If I am talking with someone, does that mean that messages that are older than a year are deleted on my side, or both sides of the conversation? What if the chat is E2EE? If I am using a device that is signed in and has seen old messages, are they removed from that device too?

Matrix tester1121 • Now • 90%

Bot vs Bridge vs Appservice vs Integration?

I have heard these words used a lot in Matrix documentation. Here's what I think they mean: * Bot: Like a Discord or Slack bot, can be run off of a normal account on a homeserver (no homeserver hosting required) * Bridge: Connects Matrix and another messaging service, self-hosted homeserver seems to be required * Integration: Another name for a Bot, or is it something displayed in Matrix clients (ex: Element has n Etherpad integration)??? * Appservice: A better bot??? There's also the whole language around bridges (puppeting, plumbing, etc.), but that's for another question.

Emulation tester1121 • Now • 100%

How can I migrate saves/states from Delta to Lemuroid/Retroarch (maybe) of Gameboy games?

I have been using Delta on iOS for my Gameboy gaming, and I have now moved to Android and am now trying to use Lemuroid. It doesn't accept Delta's .sav files, and instead uses .gb.slot1/.gb.slot2/etc. files. Is there a way to convert between them?

Docker tester1121 • Now • 100%

Is there a way to export a Docker container's configuration?

I have a NAS where I tested to see if some apps could run on it without a server. They overloaded the CPU, so I am now wanting to move them over to a more powerful workstation. I'm used to Compose files/configs, but it seems that my NAS uses plain Docker. Is there a way to extract the configs/long terminal setup commands? I have Portainer installed, if that makes it easier.

Selfhosted tester1121 • Now • 100%

SMB, FTP, or NFS for NAS + server?

I am running a NAS that needs to connect to a server (the NAS isn't powerful enough). I also need to connect my NAS to a Windows, Mac, and Linux device (Linux being the most important, then Mac, then Windows). Out of SMB, FTP, and NFS, which one would be the best, quickest, and most secure for my situation? My NAS supports multiple sharing protocols, but I don't want to deal with mixed up permissions and conflicts later on.

Jellyfin: The Free Software Media System tester1121 • Now • 87%

Are the following NAS options okay for live transcoding?

I am setting up a new Jellyfin server, and I am looking at using a NAS to host it through Docker. However, I don't want to make the mistake of forgetting about the power needed for live transcoding (MKV 480p -> MP4 (I haven't set up a good conversion method yet)). Are any of the following NAS options okay for standalone Jellyfin? If not, are there any cheap (CAD$200/USD$150 max) NUCs/computers/servers that are good for live transcoding? - Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T - Asustor Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T - Asustor Drivestor 4 Pro Gen2 AS3304T v2 - Synology DS423

Selfhosted tester1121 • Now • 95%

What's a good NAS and server system under CAD$900 (USD$658)?

I am currently using an old laptop (circa 2015) with a 250GB SSD in it, and 4GB of RAM. It runs Fedora 39 Server, and only hosts a Jellyfin instance through Docker right now (though I want to use Nextcloud later too). There is only 15GB of storage left on it, and the CPU is constantly overloaded (due to forced transcoding). I happen to have a lot of 500GB 3.5" HDDs laying around, and I want to use them in RAID 5. What hardware would be good for having 4 HDDs, and running Jellyfin and Nextcloud in Docker? I'm okay with either having just a 4-bay NAS (as long as it can handle transcoding (MKV 480p -> MP4)), or having a 4-bay NAS and a server/computer/NUC. I only have a budget of CAD$900 (USD$658 as of writing), but I am willing to go to CAD$1000 if *absolutely* necessary.

Proton tester1121 • Now • 90%

Should I keep paying for Proton?

I moved over to Proton from Google because I liked the idea of having an alias for each service. After two months and a Mail Plus trial, I now pay for Proton Unlimited. I use Mail (due to alias linking), Calendar, and Pass often. I don't really use VPN that much (although it is useful sometimes), and Drive is just too slow. I didn't have any issues with Google, and I liked using Gmail and Calendar. Proton also doesn't have watch apps, so I have to add my calendars through iCal to Google Calendar for my watch. It feels to me like I'm just overpaying now. Should I move back to Google for mail and calendar? I'm probably going to keep Pass (it seems just a bit too expensive compared to Bitwarden, though).

Selfhosted tester1121 • Now • 95%

Is it that difficult to run Mastodon over Docker?

I am used to simple things running on Docker (Jellyfin, Nextcloud, etc.) I am looking at running my own personal Mastodon instance (maybe share it with a few friends and family), but I like using Docker. Looking at install guides, the steps required seem to be much harder than just editing docker-compose.yml and running the container. Is it actually that difficult to set up Mastodon, or is there a better guide? I can't just use Yunohost/CasaOS because I am using a VPS to host this.

Linux tester1121 • Now • 92%

What features would I be losing if I switched to GNOME?

I don't mean for this to become a KDE vs GNOME post. I'm looking at switching to Fedora (because Arch is a pain), and it seems that GNOME is more supported. I use KDE on Arch. What features would I be losing if I were to switch? (ex: toolbar management, KRunner, etc.)

Android tester1121 • Now • 94%

Does Samsung have region locking?

See title. I've heard that the S23 and S24 have region locking for international SIM/eSIMs, is this true? (ie: SIM refuses to work because of software lock)

Android tester1121 • Now • 77%

Why do Pixels and Samsungs have such restricted mobile data features?

I am trying to set up a plan with a smaller carrier, but I have a feeling that since they are not on Google's allowlist (even though I live in Canada), they will not let me use 5G with them. The Pixel watch supported carrier list also makes no sense, because for some reason the new carriers for the watch 2 don't support the first version? I was thinking about switching to Samsung, but it seems they also pull off shenanigans in the way of region locking. Why are these practices in place?

Linux tester1121 • Now • 100%

Should I use QEMU/virt-manager or Virtualbox for a Windows virtualized instance?

I use Arch Linux, and some apps require me to use Windows. I have tried to get Wine working, but it's just too much of a hassle. If the only goal of my virtualization setup is to run something like Adobe apps (I'm not doing any gaming on it), will Virtualbox or virt-manager be the quick and easy choice for me? I have tried using Virtualbox, but it didn't work due to some dkms drivers I think. I also don't want to use QEMU by itself, as I don't like using terminal commands and much prefer using a GUI to do things.

Selfhosted tester1121 • Now • 95%

What is a simple server solution for Jellyfin and Nextcloud?

I have a really bad "server" (just a laptop) that runs Fedora Server and uses Docker Compose to host Jellyfin. It has been very annoying to update (the web GUI for Fedora doesn't even work half of the time), updating is painful, and it's a pain to manage. I am trying to redo my entire setup, so I will be getting a NAS to store all of my media. However, I still want to host apps like Nextcloud and Jellyfin, but I'm probably just going to use the NAS as storage for such apps. Should I: - use CasaOS, Yunohost, or a different easy to use server OS - stick with Fedora server - use a different distro If I should use a conventional server distro (Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu), suggestions for management GUIs, easy to use Docker management GUIs, and ways to set up file sharing (Samba configuration seems like a pain) are greatly appreciated. (side note: I use Docker bind mounts and they seem to allow me to update my Jellyfin content through SFTP/whatever the SSH-based file transfer protocol is. Is there a point in me switching to volumes? I haven't taken my container down manually since I first started it up)

Android tester1121 • Now • 94%

How do I set a default app in Android (12+) other than the option provided?

I use a Pixel 6 Pro with Android 14 installed, and I cannot use Proton Mail instead of Gmail for email links. Whenever I click Proton Mail, Gmail is still the top option the next time I open the same email link. I don't want to reset app preferences, as I have too many notification and app usage settings set for my apps. Is there a way to set Proton Mail as the default? (preferably a universal method so that I can use this on other apps) Attached below are pictures of the app "Open by default" settings from the Android settings app for both Gmail and Proton Mail.  

Proton tester1121 • Now • 97%

Why does Proton Pass Plus cost more on the 24-month plan?

I was looking at Proton plans, and I noticed that the Proton Pass Plus plan costs almost double on the 24-month plan compared to the 12-month one. 1 month: USD$4.99 12 months: USD$1.99 24 months: USD$2.99 The Pass Plus plan is the only one that gets more expensive at 24 months. Why is that?

Android tester1121 • Now • 89%

What's a good phone now that doesn't force ads on me?

I'm using a Pixel 6 Pro right now, and I'm looking around to see if there are any good phones. However, I have heard that there are ads in the newer flagship phones (Samsung, Xiaomi). I am willing to spend around USD$750 on a new phone, but I just don't want any crazy ads or preinstalled apps like Facebook. Are there phones that don't suck nowadays? I can buy a phone that is sold in the US, Canada, or EU. (I don't want to go through menus to disable ads (Xiaomi), and I'm currently looking at phones other than the Pixel lineup to see if there's a better option for me) (I also don't want to mess around with custom bootloaders/systems, I rely on Google services way too much) EDIT: If it wasn't clear enough, I am not looking for things like GrapheneOS or LineageOS or others, I am looking for a *phone* and judging based on the stock system on it.

LibreOffice tester1121 • Now • 100%

How do I get Wikipedia/square bracket formatting for my bibliography?

I have a document, and I like the way Wikipedia formats references: with numbers in square brackets (ex: [4]). I have found how to enable them to show up as such in the document, but the bibliography panel in the document doesn't show the numbers. How do I make the square bracket tags show up in the bibliography section in a document?

Linux tester1121 • Now • 72%

What is a distro with updates of Arch but dependencies of Fedora?

I am currently using EndeavourOS, but am annoyed by the constant daily updates of 1GB and pacman not installing important dependencies automatically (ex: spell checker for document editor). I like the way Fedora works: you update whenever, important dependencies are downloaded automatically, and packages are recent-ish, but I don't like that it takes forever to run dnf. I don't want to use Manjaro (apparently it breaks quickly?), and the distro needs to support KDE. I know about Flatpak, but I don't want to download 1GB of data for each app. Are there any good options? (Yes, I can probably deal with Fedora, but dnf is slower than apt, and I don't want to deal with external repositories for non-free software.) EDIT: I do not want to tweak or edit configuration files, I just need something that has up to date packages and "just works".