cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/63249242

AI slop has hit the science creators - it's impossible to go on social media without coming across it. Here's why you can't trust AI science slop, and tips on how to spot it.

Fuck AI

I still haven't found a Google Drive replacement. Nextcloud is way too bloated. Seafile is way too complicated to install.

FileGator seemed like another possible solution...

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/socialism/p/1829363/resist-and-unsubscribe

Thinking of doing this....

Ars Technica does not permit the publication of AI-generated material unless it is clearly labeled and presented for demonstration purposes. That rule is not optional, and it was not followed here.

Hm.... yeah.... i don't know....

Also: https://bsky.app/profile/benjedwards.com/post/3mewgow6ch22p

Hello! I currently maintain a small/medium-small open source project. I know I have some active users. It's been fun, but I no longer feel like I can properly maintain it. I've been considering two options: archive the project or transfer the ownership to someone else.

Does anyone have any experience doing either of these things?

Transferring the project to someone else who would actively maintain the project seems like a good option. However, what would that process look like? How do I vet or trust random people on the internet? What if I transfer it to someone and then they add a bitcoin miner a year later?

A family member is interested in self-hosting their photos! They asked me if there is a NAS I would recommend.

They're not very technical. They can manage their own Macbook, but not much else.

I can't recommend them my setup because I built my own computer and just run Debian and Docker.

They would definitely need a ton of hand holding. I think they can manage clicking a web UI though. Any terminal stuff will probably scare them away.

Anyone have any recommendations? Something from QNAP, Ugreen, Zima, or something else?

They're mainly interested in self-hosting photos. I was hoping to get them on Immich. I could see them doing some file hosting too. So maaaybe running Seafile would be nice. Or maybe just NFS.

cross-posted from: https://awful.systems/post/6924612

Claude bros know how to measure performance. They just don't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeU208KqeRc&list=UU9rJrMVgcXTfa8xuMnbhAEA - video
https://pivottoai.libsyn.com/20260113-if-ai-coding-is-so-good-where-are-the-performance-numbers - podcast

time: 7 min 34 sec

Can anyone share their experiences of running a NAS with ZimaOS or similar software vs just using Debian?

I'm pretty comfortable on the command line and like having full control over my system. I'm happily running Debian and using Docker Compose to run Immich, Home Assistant, Jellyfin, and a few other services. I also use Tailscale and have https setup.

However, I am curious to learn more about these more turnkey solutions. Are they worth switching to? I guess ZimaOS comes with a mobile app? Is that useful? Does ZimaOS make it easier for end users to use? Is managing ZimaOS annoying?

Is ZimaOS even worth considering if is not Open Source?

I'm taking a shower at someone else's house and I noticed they have 1 bottle that says "3-in-1, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash".

Why isn't this the standard? Why do we even need 3 different types of soaps to bathe?? Have I bought into Big Soap capitalist propaganda without even noticing??

I just finished showering with the 3-1 soap and I don't feel any difference between the 1 soap vs the 3 soaps I have at home.

The new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is here.

I just bought and setup the Connect ZBT-1 a few weeks ago... 😭

cross-posted from: https://awful.systems/post/6327361

A straightforward product review of two AI therapists. Things start bad and quickly get worse. Choice quip:

Oh, so now I'm being gaslit by a frakking Tamagotchi.

Stop letting your streaming service take the reins and start listening with intention.

I'm wondering if I'm starting to outgrow Tailscale... my wife keeps having networking issues on Android due to Tailscale, the Nvidia Shield kills the Tailscale app randomly, and my parents' TV doesn't have a Tailscale app...

I feel like the time is approaching to publicly expose some of my services to the internet...

Any other tips?