#fixthings — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #fixthings, aggregated by home.social.
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If you make these kinds of choices based on "what someone says", you're doing it wrong. No one is suggesting that.
I am (slowly) moving from Debian to Devuan for all the obvious and well-documented problems with systemd. No need to recite that stuff in detail.
Observing that Ubuntu is going all-in on autoslop, and being able to connect the dots and project into the future, moving from Ubuntu to literally anything else (that isn't on the same problematic path) is also pretty darn obvious.
But throwing up a nihilist hypothetical strawman to try to convince others it's not worth trying to fix problems? That is GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY LIFE territory. Plonk.
#plonk #nihilism #nihilist #futile #GiveUp #strawman #problem #FixThings #DontGiveUp
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If you make these kinds of choices based on "what someone says", you're doing it wrong. No one is suggesting that.
I am (slowly) moving from Debian to Devuan for all the obvious and well-documented problems with systemd. No need to recite that stuff in detail.
Observing that Ubuntu is going all-in on autoslop, and being able to connect the dots and project into the future, moving from Ubuntu to literally anything else (that isn't on the same problematic path) is also pretty darn obvious.
But throwing up a nihilist hypothetical strawman to try to convince others it's not worth trying to fix problems? That is GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY LIFE territory. Plonk.
#plonk #nihilism #nihilist #futile #GiveUp #strawman #problem #FixThings #DontGiveUp
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If you make these kinds of choices based on "what someone says", you're doing it wrong. No one is suggesting that.
I am (slowly) moving from Debian to Devuan for all the obvious and well-documented problems with systemd. No need to recite that stuff in detail.
Observing that Ubuntu is going all-in on autoslop, and being able to connect the dots and project into the future, moving from Ubuntu to literally anything else (that isn't on the same problematic path) is also pretty darn obvious.
But throwing up a nihilist hypothetical strawman to try to convince others it's not worth trying to fix problems? That is GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY LIFE territory. Plonk.
#plonk #nihilism #nihilist #futile #GiveUp #strawman #problem #FixThings #DontGiveUp
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If you make these kinds of choices based on "what someone says", you're doing it wrong. No one is suggesting that.
I am (slowly) moving from Debian to Devuan for all the obvious and well-documented problems with systemd. No need to recite that stuff in detail.
Observing that Ubuntu is going all-in on autoslop, and being able to connect the dots and project into the future, moving from Ubuntu to literally anything else (that isn't on the same problematic path) is also pretty darn obvious.
But throwing up a nihilist hypothetical strawman to try to convince others it's not worth trying to fix problems? That is GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY LIFE territory. Plonk.
#plonk #nihilism #nihilist #futile #GiveUp #strawman #problem #FixThings #DontGiveUp
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If you make these kinds of choices based on "what someone says", you're doing it wrong. No one is suggesting that.
I am (slowly) moving from Debian to Devuan for all the obvious and well-documented problems with systemd. No need to recite that stuff in detail.
Observing that Ubuntu is going all-in on autoslop, and being able to connect the dots and project into the future, moving from Ubuntu to literally anything else (that isn't on the same problematic path) is also pretty darn obvious.
But throwing up a nihilist hypothetical strawman to try to convince others it's not worth trying to fix problems? That is GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY LIFE territory. Plonk.
#plonk #nihilism #nihilist #futile #GiveUp #strawman #problem #FixThings #DontGiveUp
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Can these hoses be (easily) repaired? I'm guessing not, but would love to be wrong. If they can't be repaired can I at least recycle it?
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Can these hoses be (easily) repaired? I'm guessing not, but would love to be wrong. If they can't be repaired can I at least recycle it?
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Can these hoses be (easily) repaired? I'm guessing not, but would love to be wrong. If they can't be repaired can I at least recycle it?
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Can these hoses be (easily) repaired? I'm guessing not, but would love to be wrong. If they can't be repaired can I at least recycle it?
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Can these hoses be (easily) repaired? I'm guessing not, but would love to be wrong. If they can't be repaired can I at least recycle it?
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Rust in Android: move fast and fix things
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/11/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things.html
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Rust in Android: move fast and fix things
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/11/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things.html
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Rust in Android: move fast and fix things
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/11/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things.html
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Rust in Android: move fast and fix things
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/11/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things.html
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Rust in Android: move fast and fix things
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/11/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things.html
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I also learned that there are #repairCafe events all over the country, visit one and get someone to help you fix your broken thing.
Or go and help fix broken things, if you have the skills.
Or just hang out with them.Here is their calendar.
https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/calendar -
I also learned that there are #repairCafe events all over the country, visit one and get someone to help you fix your broken thing.
Or go and help fix broken things, if you have the skills.
Or just hang out with them.Here is their calendar.
https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/calendar -
I also learned that there are #repairCafe events all over the country, visit one and get someone to help you fix your broken thing.
Or go and help fix broken things, if you have the skills.
Or just hang out with them.Here is their calendar.
https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/calendar -
I also learned that there are #repairCafe events all over the country, visit one and get someone to help you fix your broken thing.
Or go and help fix broken things, if you have the skills.
Or just hang out with them.Here is their calendar.
https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/calendar -
I also learned that there are #repairCafe events all over the country, visit one and get someone to help you fix your broken thing.
Or go and help fix broken things, if you have the skills.
Or just hang out with them.Here is their calendar.
https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/calendar -
Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment. -
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Stop falling for corporations tell you to just buy a new one when the one you have breaks. Take a chance and see what you can do with if you might fix it. #fixyourstuff #digitalhygiene #fixthings
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Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment. -
Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment. -
Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment. -
Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment. -
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Trouble: “I protect the weak.”
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AIMLI
#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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Trouble: “I protect the weak.”
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AIMLI
#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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Trouble: “I protect the weak.”
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AIMLI
#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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Trouble: “I protect the weak.”
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AIMLI
#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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He's a shameless flirt, and seems to have a girl in every spaceport.
Read the full article: Character example: Gamal Bolívar Elnecash
▸ https://lttr.ai/ADt58#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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He's a shameless flirt, and seems to have a girl in every spaceport.
Read the full article: Character example: Gamal Bolívar Elnecash
▸ https://lttr.ai/ADt58#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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He's a shameless flirt, and seems to have a girl in every spaceport.
Read the full article: Character example: Gamal Bolívar Elnecash
▸ https://lttr.ai/ADt58#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
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He's a shameless flirt, and seems to have a girl in every spaceport.
Read the full article: Character example: Gamal Bolívar Elnecash
▸ https://lttr.ai/ADt58#GamilBolivar #StarshipEngineer #BigWrench #FixThings #GreatOutdoors #ShamelessFlirt #Starport3Survival #OshaCompliant2 #EngineeringRelatedSettings #MeleeSkillChecks
