mplewis

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[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 24 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It absolutely matters. We need to consider that a right-wing actor is likely to exaggerate claims against an organization that is ostensibly socially-minded and represents anti-corporate interests, like Mozilla.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 2 points 2 years ago

Seconding that soap bar bag, it is magical.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 1 points 2 years ago

what a niche community to stumble across!

Glad you're here – I'm trying to build a second home for travelers outside of Reddit. Thanks for your contribution!

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 2 points 2 years ago

Sure, that sounds great too!

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I do enough of this in the day job. I don’t have time to mess around with free hosting to save $20 a month.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 3 points 2 years ago

A pocket towel can’t be beat!

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 1 points 2 years ago

I’m renting a beefy dedicated instance from HiVelocity for $55/mo.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 25 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Oracle is all fun and games until they lose your instance’s IP or data and don’t give it back because you’re a free tier freeloader.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 3 points 2 years ago

For food, some of the best stuff isn't on Google Maps. General rule is if there is English on the sign, you're welcome in. Walk around a few blocks and stop in somewhere that looks delicious.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 3 points 2 years ago
  • I had only good and accurate experiences booking hotels and whole places on Booking.com.
  • My sim card was through Sakura Mobile but I found its speed was bad around Tokyo. I had much better luck with iVideo pocket wifi rental.
  • Buy a coin purse when you arrive, and keep cash on you.
  • 100% try tsukemen over ramen, stuff was delicious!
  • Comfy shoes -- if you can fit them, pack two pairs. Switch them out each day so the foam decompresses.
  • Take the train an hour or two out of Tokyo to somewhere like Kamakura or Hakone when you need a break from the city.
  • Make time to visit a real onsen -- it's an experience you won't get anywhere else!
[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 6 points 2 years ago

Full disk encryption is something you really want to have when your computer is lost or stolen.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 2 points 2 years ago

That’s super interesting! I’ve never considered “my bag shouldn’t jingle” before but it makes a lot of sense.

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