I spent a bit of time this weekend recovering a dead file server. Last i had checked it had died and taken the raid array with it. Imagine the awesome surprise when i replaced the defective power supply to find it had decided to work again.
It did require a lot of work though, the Raid Array was having issues, so i copied everything off and rebuilt it in a different configuration. I’m not very comfortable with it currently though. It appears to have more problems that need to be sussed out. Now it is in a testing phase before i give it a clean bill of health.
Spending a bit of time “Unfucking My Habitat”. I’m cleaning my apt. completely and going through and ridding my abode of unnecessary crap. For some reason, i have issues trying to live a minimalist existence, but I am trimming down quite a bit. Over the next two months i’d like to get it to where I have trimmed down to a more manageable level. I’m no hoarder, that’s disgusting, but i do tend to collect too much stuff. On a related note, i haven’t bought a gadget in months. I’m holding to my promise of not buying another gadget until the iPad 3 comes out.
I currently own an iPod Nano, an iPad 1, an iPod Touch, an iPod Classic, a Galaxy S2, a Galxay Pro, and a Kindle Fire. Too many gadgets. They all have purposes and uses, but they do overlap. And of them only one truly disappoints. The current gen iPod Touch is slow, and disappointing. The underclocking of the A4 processor is noticeable. I really wish they’d have made it faster. When i get the iPad 3, i’ll be very tempted to get rid of the Touch. Unless Apple wises up and lets me connect the Touch to the iPad as a track pad via BT. That’d be fucking awesome, and worth it just for that purpose alone. I want a track pad/mouse for the iPad to make it easier when i use the iPad to remote onto computers. My finger works, a pointing device would just work better. I know this can be done, you can do it in the Citrix receiver app. Fine Apple, i know you guys don’t like mice, but just give me the option to pair them in certain apps. Productivity apps would be even better with this one additional feature.
I’ve said it before and i’ll say it here and i’ll say it again, the iPad is a great device for being honestly productive. The Kindle Fire is a great format for a Media Consumption device. I’ve gotten used to reading on the LCD screen, and its great for watching videos. Also, it ties into the Amazon Prime Instant Videos with an app i wish was available on other devices.
I’m digging Fitocracy more and more. My progression will be slow for a while, but slow and steady is good in this case. Anything else might lead me to hurt myself leading to an abandonment of the whole exercise thing for a while. I’d rather not stop. I had to stop for several weeks because my knee decided to act up and I’d like to pass on any more injury related slowdowns if i can avoid them.
Between the mad amounts of snow and the current cold snap, this winter has been interesting to say the least.
On a certain front, i’m really beginning to see the appeal of using a master login for all the different sites i use. Not talking about using the same username and password for each site, although that is an option, but more of using an FB account to log in when available or a Google account, or whatever. It makes it easier. It also has some inherent privacy and security issues, but if it isn’t sensitive financial, health, or personal data, it should be a safe risk. However, as these other companies change their privacy policies at the drop of a fucking hat, we are at their mercy, and that is a big problem for me. This adds a certain level of risk that makes me uncomfortable.
I’m fairly tech savvy, and a gadget whore, but i’m not a coder. I’m using Code Academy to hopefully learn how to do some simple coding. I’m not of the coder mindset by nature, but i’m hoping learning will be of some value.
Until next time, Stay Classy Mofos!
