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Henrik Hemrin says: /e/OS - an open source Android alternative

Posted at 2024-03-27 17:09:49 relating to the show hpr4081 which was released on 2024-03-25 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled The Oh No! News.

Regarding Android: I use /e/OS as operating system on my daily mobile phone. https://e.foundation/

/e/OS is based on LineageOS, which in turn is based on Adroid Open Source Platform (AOSP). /e/OS is an (almost) deGoogled version of Android.

In general, /e/OS works well for me. But still, some apps do not work fully or not at all. So unfortunately I need a backup phone for some purposes. Not unlikely are issues related to microG which replaces Google services, but cannot mimic it in every detail. Despite issues, I enjoy to use an alternative to the very non-free softwares iOS and Google-Android.


Some Guy on the Internet says: Desperately, with white knuckles, clutching pearls.

Posted at 2024-03-26 23:14:05 relating to the show hpr4081 which was released on 2024-03-25 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled The Oh No! News.

I sit at my desk, clutching my pearls with bated breath, listening for the soothing sound of “Good Heavens!” to calm me during these moral panic ridden times. Thank you Trey.


Ken Fallon says: @hpr listener

Posted at 2024-03-26 14:51:45 relating to the show hpr4081 which was released on 2024-03-25 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled The Oh No! News.

You appear to have an issue with SGOTI. Rather than hash it out in the comments can you please contact the Janitors - admin@hpr of if you prefer an independent ear, then the auditors@hpr.


hpr listener says: Unnecessary insult

Posted at 2024-03-25 12:50:46 relating to the show hpr4081 which was released on 2024-03-25 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled The Oh No! News.

It is noticed that SGOTI continues to use the open nature of HPR to insert insults into shows toward those expressing legitimate criticism of judgemental past statements he has made.


Trey says: Pearl clutching

Posted at 2024-03-25 12:50:34 relating to the show hpr4081 which was released on 2024-03-25 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled The Oh No! News.

Great to hear another episode of Oh No! news. Keep up the awesome work.


Trey says: Desperate plea for a drummer to respond?

Posted at 2024-03-20 12:38:39 relating to the show hpr4078 which was released on 2024-03-20 by enistello entitled Learning to read music, part two: pitch

Great podcast. While I have dabbled in music over the years on several instruments (Though never drums!) it is sad that I never became proficient with any. Maybe when I retire, I will sit on the back porch with my guitar, and antagonize the squirrels.

Thank you for sharing. I am hoping that there is a drummer out there who will record an episode responding to the drummer remarks.


Henrik Hemrin says: Useful to learn how ffmpeg can be used

Posted at 2024-03-20 11:15:45 relating to the show hpr4077 which was released on 2024-03-19 by Mr. Young entitled FFMPEG Series: Joining and Splitting files

Your presentation, in particular the concatenate command, gave me an idea for some ts files where this can be useful for me.


Ken Fallon says: Very suspicious comment.

Posted at 2024-03-20 08:26:23 relating to the show hpr3060 which was released on 2020-04-24 by Ken Fallon entitled Running a local imap server

Hi Somebdy

Thanks for your comment.

Exactly what a spammer would say ;-)

As you point out, all comments are moderated. All links are checked by humans. We strip out all html. If any spammers are checking us out, then feel free to a show about yourself, or your industry, or any other topic we may find interesting. We also check shows for spam :).


Somebdy says: Nothing in particular

Posted at 2024-03-19 11:27:36 relating to the show hpr3060 which was released on 2020-04-24 by Ken Fallon entitled Running a local imap server

This comment has nothing to do with the content. But after reading the lengths you go to keep this section spam free, I really wanted to appreciate the effort that goes into this. This is a great website, very grateful to have access like this for free and without ads and trackers. May you live long!


Trixter says: A slightly better version

Posted at 2024-03-18 21:38:35 relating to the show hpr4073 which was released on 2024-03-13 by Trixter entitled Is the 1990 documentary "Cyberpunk" worth watching today?

I've updated my previous upload with a higher-quality version restored with better techniques. You should be able to find it at https://archive.org/details/cyberpunk_201410


HPR Listener says: Restoration on archive.org

Posted at 2024-03-16 16:10:42 relating to the show hpr4073 which was released on 2024-03-13 by Trixter entitled Is the 1990 documentary "Cyberpunk" worth watching today?

Would be much appreciated if Trixter could post the link for their mentioned HD restoration of the documentary on archive.org as the linked version on youtube is georestricted.


Trey says: Great project

Posted at 2024-03-15 11:13:17 relating to the show hpr4075 which was released on 2024-03-15 by norrist entitled Making a Pomodoro Timer

I like the idea of a Pomodoro timer for those of us who are easily distracted and then get so focused on a specific problem we forget to eat.

The Raspberry Pi pico reminds me of Arduino. Now I need to research and compare/contrast. I better set a timer. :)


Kevin O'Brien says: Good show!

Posted at 2024-03-15 10:56:43 relating to the show hpr4071 which was released on 2024-03-11 by Henrik Hemrin entitled Migration to digiKam as Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Digikam is the software I use, and I'm glad to see that it works well for others. I take a lot of photos when I travel, and digikam helps me sort it all out and manage it. If you haven't tried it, give it a look and see if it works for you. It is free, open source software.


Deltaray says: Thanks for the shout out

Posted at 2024-03-10 00:58:00 relating to the show hpr4069 which was released on 2024-03-07 by Some Guy On The Internet entitled Passwords and Bitwarden news.

Nice show, I liked how you explained your categorization of the risk levels for your accounts. Glad to hear you liked my show, I'll try to make some more security related shows.


Ken Fallon says: Be very careful

Posted at 2024-03-08 07:38:27 relating to the show hpr4068 which was released on 2024-03-06 by MrX entitled Replacing a lightbulb in a microwave Oven

Messing with high current and voltages like this can kill you.

Youtube videos often play very light with safety. So if you are doing it (and I am not recommending you do), then be sure to rely on people that take safety seriously. Check multiple sources, employ safety protocols, have others trained and ready to assist if you are incapacitated.


Trey says: Nicely done.

Posted at 2024-03-06 16:07:12 relating to the show hpr4068 which was released on 2024-03-06 by MrX entitled Replacing a lightbulb in a microwave Oven

Easy repair, and well done.

When my microwave failed a few years ago, I discovered a very fried controller board. I used this as an excuse to harvest the transformer and replace the microwave.

The question I have been debating is: Should I use the transformer to make a small spot welder or to create fractal wood art with the high voltage side?

The later is tempting, but the risks are higher...


Trey says: Dejavu... Is this the same as HPR4055?

Posted at 2024-03-05 20:57:29 relating to the show hpr4067 which was released on 2024-03-05 by hobs entitled Hacking AI Models to Protect your Livelihood

I feel like I am caught in a time loop...


norrist says: I loved the Music

Posted at 2024-03-02 19:26:35 relating to the show hpr4062 which was released on 2024-02-27 by Fred Black entitled HPR Music Series? - How will it go for the girl and me?

I hope you can do more like these


brian-in-ohio says: Amen

Posted at 2024-03-01 14:21:26 relating to the show hpr4063 which was released on 2024-02-28 by dnt entitled Re: ChatGPT Output is not compatible with CC-BY-SA

Great show. Well thought out and explained. Love the break the web idea, we need to do that. Hope you'll do more alt web stuff, keep them coming!


brian-in-ohio says: Good show

Posted at 2024-03-01 14:18:22 relating to the show hpr4062 which was released on 2024-02-27 by Fred Black entitled HPR Music Series? - How will it go for the girl and me?

Fun show, hope you'll do more


Dave Morriss says: Re: Forth pun?

Posted at 2024-02-27 19:28:21 relating to the show hpr3826 which was released on 2023-04-03 by HPR Volunteers entitled HPR Community News for March 2023

Hi elmussol,

Is this a "pun too far"? I have no idea about the origin of Ample as the language for running the Music 500 synthesiser for the BBC micro. It's documented as Forth-like, and was probably my only real experience of such languages.

I did manage to code (transcribe) some music back in the day, though the BBC Micro couldn't manage anything of any length due to it storing the Ample in RAM.

I found the following about the Music 500, which I'd hoarded with the intention of maybe doing a show about it. Id' have to resurrect my BBC Micro and find the Music 500 to do it though!

https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/acorn-music-500/8055


norrist says: Run pi-hole without a pi

Posted at 2024-02-27 19:03:42 relating to the show hpr4061 which was released on 2024-02-26 by Kevie entitled Setup a Pi-hole

I had put off using pi-hole because I didn't want to have an extra raspberry pi.

I was happy to learn that any debian installation is supported, so I set up pi-hole on a debian virtual machine.


Henrik Hemrin says: Informative how and why setup a Pi-hole

Posted at 2024-02-27 18:39:04 relating to the show hpr4061 which was released on 2024-02-26 by Kevie entitled Setup a Pi-hole

This presentation was informative about Pi-hole. I have heard about it and may setup one myself one day. Now I have a good understanding of how to do it and its purpose.


Folky says: Good initiative

Posted at 2024-02-27 13:09:38 relating to the show hpr4062 which was released on 2024-02-27 by Fred Black entitled HPR Music Series? - How will it go for the girl and me?

Good job, my child ;-)
For those interested in how different the same tune in swedish folkmusic can sound; there is a video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4snGNngjZI where it's played with fiddle and even as a song.


Trey says: Reminds me of violin lessons when I was young

Posted at 2024-02-27 12:37:56 relating to the show hpr4062 which was released on 2024-02-27 by Fred Black entitled HPR Music Series? - How will it go for the girl and me?

Thank you for sharing. I remember sitting for violin lessons, and my instructor would play something like this and try to teach me. I never did well. The Nyckelharpa looks like it would be much more difficult, but it sounds amazing.


elmussol says: Forth pun?

Posted at 2024-02-26 09:57:36 relating to the show hpr3826 which was released on 2023-04-03 by HPR Volunteers entitled HPR Community News for March 2023

Dave mentioned in reference to 3818 that he used a Forth called Ample on a synth he has. A sly reference perhaps to:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampleforth_College


elmussol says: Creative Commons dubstep

Posted at 2024-02-25 19:53:33 relating to the show hpr3826 which was released on 2023-04-03 by HPR Volunteers entitled HPR Community News for March 2023

In commenting on 3808 and Ken musing about a best of CCHits playlist, I am reminded of his comments during the end of CCHits show about developing a love of dubstep. I would **love** a curated CC Dubstep playlist. Does it exist yet Ken?


Henrik Hemrin says: Good overview of AI tools

Posted at 2024-02-25 15:40:55 relating to the show hpr4055 which was released on 2024-02-16 by hobs entitled Four agalmic AI applications to protect you from greedy corporations

Thanks,
Interesting to learn about the AI applications, especially the first three. I have heard about some or all of them or similar tools back in time (probably on Reality 2.0 podcast). Good listen to your overview.


Keith (kdmurray) says: Great Overview

Posted at 2024-02-24 00:04:02 relating to the show hpr4053 which was released on 2024-02-14 by Lee entitled Third Party Integrations

This was a really great overview of how these integrations work. As much as I've used them before, I've never really stopped to think about how the OAuth handshake actually works.


Trey says: Amazing images

Posted at 2024-02-20 13:34:41 relating to the show hpr4057 which was released on 2024-02-20 by Andrew Conway entitled Raspberry Pi and astro imaging

Wonderful podcast and amazing images. As a photographer, I can relate to some of the challenges you experienced, but I never considered how much they would be amplified in astrophotography.

Keep up the amazing work.