I'd say contribute some $ to free software, especially when it's as good as uBO. However, even Gorhill doesn't want money, but encourages contributions to filterlists.
And you can use Libby to get eBooks from the library. You can send them directly to an eReader. I personally just get a copy with DRM and de-DRM it before copying it to my Kobo using Calibre.
Every task required to leave the house makes me anxious :/ It's really hard time for me rn but I can't complain... I have everyday fresh food, clothes, shelter, comfy bed... Still, the world outside is scaring the shit out of me... I'm more comfortable in an environment without hoomans arround and on Lemmy :).
The problem for a person in Germany is that torrenting copyrighted stuff can get you sued for thousands.
So a third-party VPN provider is mandatory, or does anybody know of no pay solutions? I don’t mind slower speeds, as my media (movie)?consumption is pretty low.
If you are a fan of pokemon and want actually challenging games with stories that vary in quality, fan games and ROM hacks are your go-to.
My personal recommendations right now are Pokemon Vanguard and Unbreakable Ties, both phenomenal fan games despite not even being completed yet. You'll get well over something like 20-30 hours alone with Unbreakable Ties and it's just in its 4th beta. Both feel like passion projects in the best way possible and Unbreakable Ties is looking to be a master craft in the art department as well (minus a few fullscreen art scenes that pop up).
At most, you'll have to join a discord server, as annoying as it is, if you want more up to date info on the game and download links.
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Ad-blocking. Install uBlock Origin on your Firefox and enjoy the internet.
I'd say contribute some $ to free software, especially when it's as good as uBO. However, even Gorhill doesn't want money, but encourages contributions to filterlists.
Oh, absolutely! If you find that a particular FOSS project deserves your money, you really should donate.
Public library.
And you can use Libby to get eBooks from the library. You can send them directly to an eReader. I personally just get a copy with DRM and de-DRM it before copying it to my Kobo using Calibre.
M'y anxiety says No !
I’m not trying to be judgmental here, just curious.
What about the library makes you anxious that any other task required to leave the house doesn’t?
Every task required to leave the house makes me anxious :/ It's really hard time for me rn but I can't complain... I have everyday fresh food, clothes, shelter, comfy bed... Still, the world outside is scaring the shit out of me... I'm more comfortable in an environment without hoomans arround and on Lemmy :).
May be an obvious question, but have you seen a doctor?
I know that’s hard depending one where you are. I say this as a person who suffers from some pretty intense anxiety but not anything to your level.
Project Gutenberg for free ebooks.
https://www.pgdp.net/c/
Distributed Proofreaders - if you want to volunteer to proofread scans of books for Project Gutenberg.
The problem for a person in Germany is that torrenting copyrighted stuff can get you sued for thousands.
So a third-party VPN provider is mandatory, or does anybody know of no pay solutions? I don’t mind slower speeds, as my media (movie)?consumption is pretty low.
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You can get free Priority Mail boxes from the US Post office. https://store.usps.com/store/results/shipping-supplies-boxes/_/N-u9qwm0
LibreOffice. It's free to download and use and it is on par with Microsoft Office.
Even though it's free, I donated to them as it's quality software that I support.
Give OnlyOffice a shot. Other than PDF editing I like it much much more.
If you are a fan of pokemon and want actually challenging games with stories that vary in quality, fan games and ROM hacks are your go-to.
My personal recommendations right now are Pokemon Vanguard and Unbreakable Ties, both phenomenal fan games despite not even being completed yet. You'll get well over something like 20-30 hours alone with Unbreakable Ties and it's just in its 4th beta. Both feel like passion projects in the best way possible and Unbreakable Ties is looking to be a master craft in the art department as well (minus a few fullscreen art scenes that pop up).
At most, you'll have to join a discord server, as annoying as it is, if you want more up to date info on the game and download links.
YouTube tutorials, definitely.
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