confusedpuppy

I can't remember a time where I didn't have issues with syncing apps. They always just seem to stop working and it's always frustrated me. It feels like to me there's too much complexity under the hood and it exhausts me when something goes wrong.

As a result I've been using rsync commands as a way to sync files and folders. After the initial setup, I haven't experienced any issues and it's been consistent and reliable. I even created my own tool which simplifies each rsync command into a file for easier syncing/restoring of my data. I use it to sync between my laptop, android phone using Termux terminal and my two Raspberry Pi's.

Rsync does have limitations like not being able to do two-way syncing but for my usage I am okay with that. I'm generally backing up data in most cases. Rsync does offer more flexibility since it's a command line tool so I'm able to create backups of my entire system or sync specific files and folders. I can also set up cron jobs to have syncs performed periodically but I mainly do all my syncing manually because I like to see where all my data is moving.

As long as all my devices have static IP addresses within the network and I don't mess around with any directory names/locations, everything just works and I've had a lot less headaches managing my data and backups. I also have a lot more confidence in my backup/restore process when compared to when I used other syncing programs/apps in the past.

As boring as it may be, I prefer to just stick with Canadian produce. My food already has to travel great distances within Canada alone.

Granny Smith apples with dark green skin with white specks are my absolute favourite. Smaller Honey Crisps are my second favourite. I don't think I get any other apples after those two.

I've noticed Canadian grown and commonly available produce in my area also includes rutabagas, radishes and mushrooms. Some greens like romaine lettuce has been available for a few weeks now too.

Unfortunately the majority of produce in the stores around me are still American.

Last month I spent most of my time writing a long and complex rsync script and was looking for something like this. I skimmed threw a few articles already and I've already found a bunch of things that I thought about adding but had difficulties finding before while I was writing the script.

The script I wrote is fully functional but I had already planned to revisit and rewrite parts of it because I enjoy knowing my script is solid, simple and reliable. But right now I have a couple other goals I want to finish before returning to my script.

This resource has lots to add on top of what I already learned.

I met a bunch of new people who I feel really comfortable being around. I spent a couple days with one particular person and it was interesting to see how they became more and more comfortable around me as time went on. They invited me to come hang out again and I'm looking forward to it :)

I have a few small services I've been hosting on a Raspberry Pi 5 but ever since I saw a list of no JavaScript/CSS/HTML sites, I've been interested in hosting some simple pages just for myself. I'll probably look into something that can create simple pages with markdown because it's something simple that I'm already comfortable with.

My friend invited me for a night out with her kinda partner and a few of her friends for a pride party. Had such a fun night. My friend says I am now an honorary lesbian.

I created my own script/tool using rsync to handle backups and transferring data.

My needs are quite smaller with just a computer and two Raspberry Pi's but I found rsync to be really useful overall.

My backup strategy is to make a complete backup on the local device (Computer / RPi4 / RPi5) then copy all those backups to a Storage partition on my computer, then make a whole backup from the partition to an externally attached SSD.

The RPi's both use docker/podman containers so I make sure any persistent data is in mounted directories. I usually stop all containers before performing a backup, especially things with databases.

Everything in the docker containers is either hit or miss when it comes to restoring. The simple docker images restore as it they were untouched and will launch like nothing happened. I have a PieFed instance that must be rebuilt after restoring a backup. Since PieFed's persistent data is in mount points, everything works perfectly after a fresh build.

I can send a link to my rsync tool if that's any interest to anyone. I've found it super useful for backups and minimizes so much headache for myself when it comes to transferring files between different network connected devices.

Aah, I just noticed that they were eating all the beans sprouting in my garden. I had some beans from last year that went moldy on the bottom of the container because I didn't let them dry properly. I just threw a bunch of good ones into the garden and lawn randomly.

Also, I don't remember buying 4 kilograms of clover seeds but I found them in a bin in my closet. I've randomly tossed those out into the lawn and garden to attract more pollinators in general.

I've also done the same with some native chickweed seeds too. I'm secretly at war with everyone's silly, plain, green lawns.

I made a garden with a bunch of seeds I picked from a nearby hiking trail and the bunnies seem to really enjoy whatever is growing in there too. They at least have some variety.

Maybe it's something sightly outside no js/ccs/html but I am curious if there are any super minimal social media sites.

I want to do something locally within my town and it would be nice to host something simple and tiny with my raspberry pi as the server.

I'm assuming bulletin boards are quite minimal in comparison to other types of social media but I've never been a fan of how they handle previous replies with those boxed quotes.

I've also been nostalgic for irc lately. Everything on the internet these days has become overwhelming. Over the past 1.5 years I've been turning to simplicity and it's a craving I that's hard to ignore.

I am able to walk around this one without it hopping away. I just have to give it a good 3 meters of space as well as not looking in it's general direction as I move around.

I've been secretly spreading clover seeds and beans in certain areas of the lawn to keep the bunnies happy and coming back.