Woah! This is huge! Strike is expanding to Mexico, enabling virtually free remittances from the US to Mexico.

Once established and all of the kinks have been worked out, I hope similar systems can be established to other parts of the world. Imagine funds being easily sent via lightning to Kenya, the Philippines, or India. That would be game-changing and could run the fiat players like Western Union out of business.

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/strike-launches-remittances-to-mexico-using-bitcoin-lightning

#Bitcoin #Lightning #remittances

My current VPN subscription is ending soon, and I'm shopping around.

So what VPN services would you recommend?

https://votestr.com/p/1s0hwavem2k06ky98euz5pmya453p7c0vlphxdge7g0jsqrd5jw0sf0fs8a

#privacy #VPN

Sorry for the delay. It's been a crazy couple of days.

Any operating system will have some kind of learning curve, but I agree that Linux in general requires a bit more time and...lots of tinkering. Heck, even Windows, as you mentioned, has its quirks that need to be figured out.

While Ubuntu is generally a good starting point, there are some oddities (like files being left behind). You'll still run into some of these with Mint, but hopefully you've found it a smoother experience overall.

If you're still willing to toy around with at least one other distribution, I'd recommend Zorin OS as being relatively user-friendly. If you do end up trying it, I'd be interested to hear your feedback:

https://zorin.com/os/

#Linux

Out of curiosity, what didn't you like about Ubuntu? That would be helpful to know in recommending other distros.

For basic, day-to-day usage, something like Mint or Ubuntu will get you up and running quickly.

Once you get the hang of one of those, you can thereafter experiment with other distros, depending on your needs.

#Linux

Let me introduce you all to #EpicMealTime:

https://youtu.be/wFB_vHVFM_8

In all seriousness, you're right, Jack. No sane person creates or consumes frankenfoods.

I'm just finishing it now, and it was excellent.

While I only intended to experiment with Nostr, the podcast has me convinced to simply switch over here permanently.

Alternatively, is there a way to display your most recent Nostr content on your personal domain?

Please forgive the comparison, but I'm imagining something like the sidebar widgets that some businesses use for their Facebook or Twitter feeds.

#nostr #nostrtech #nostrhelp #nostrsupport

After reading this article over on BlogStack:

https://blogstack.io/naddr1qqxhyetvv9ukuet9v3ekjar9qy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hsygpy09eet98dtqp2jecruk58pdg4mxrfsfr55u074cvqark0lgczccpsgqqqw4rs96st4c

I had this question:

Is there an easy way to 'push' Nostr content to a personal domain, using a static site generator like Jekyll & Mkdocs (as mentioned in the article)? Not being a real coder, I have no idea how easy or hard this would be. But what I'm imagining is something that would 'convert' Nostr posts into Markdown posts for someone's domain.

#nostr #nostrtech #nostrhelp #nostrsupport

Someone made a comic about my morning routine!

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Regarding the coffee, just say no! Head out and find yourself a proper espresso somewhere!

As to being totally free, it's the perfect opportunity to start a new book. Maybe Team #Bookstr can help you out with some recommendations?

Happy Monday, #Nostr folks! How's your week starting out?

#coffeechain

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Thank you so much, nostr:npub1ppjkfvk0ek3g584gp7qp9d3znwdznadchet7q2aez9r27620n9zs45xvx2, for my first ever zap!

You'd said "YEESH..." to some privacy articles I'd posted.

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I've always been curious about trying ham, but it seemed to be a very niche thing. Whereas with the net (and particularly now with #Nostr), I can reach basically anyone.

Any hams here on Nostr? Would you still recommend it? Do you still meet cool folks on the airwaves?

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The tax and FB article? Definitely frightening!

*Quietly raises hand a little*

If you're willing to go off-grid in the most primitive of ways, there's no shortage of places to set up shop.

If you need water, power, and lots of goods brought in on the regular, then it'll be a lot tougher.

Some Amish communities practice something called 'rumspringa' in which young people are permitted to go out and experience the world: use technology, drive, drink, etc.

I haven't read up on it in years, but I recall some communities having over a 90% retention rate. So in spite of seeing all of the conveniences (and vices) of mainstream living most young Amish return to their communities and make lifetime commitments to staying there.

They must be doing something right, eh?

Ready to give up Nostr and Bitcoin? 😆