"Learning to listen carefully and focus on others takes hard workโand it requires you to find a way to quiet the thoughts that may distract you when youโre supposed to be listening. Quieting these thoughts is what humility is all about.
"Patience is another important skill to have in your arsenal if you want to become a better listener. You must be patient enough to let the conversation flow naturally, rather than trying to chime in with your own stories or focusing on your own thoughts.
"And you must be patient with yourself. Becoming an active listener requires time and practice. You wonโt pick it up overnight, but if youโre patient, over time you will find yourself using your active listening skills to make life better."
~ Liam Carnahan
Passive Listening Is Holding You Back | The Vector Impact
Want a richer life? You need to leave passive listening behind. Build better relationships personally and professionally with these tips.Liam Carnahan (The Vector Impact)
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GeForce NOW is getting full Steam Deck support with a native app gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/gefoโฆ
#GeForceNOW #SteamDeck #NVIDIA #SteamOS
GeForce NOW is getting full Steam Deck support with a native app
After NVIDIA previously released a Beta script to setup GeForce NOW on Steam Deck, they're about to make it a whole lot better with a native app for full Steam Deck support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
APOD: 2025 January 7 โ A New Years Aurora and SAR Arc
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Our article on "GPD WIN 4 handheld plans to support Valve's SteamOS in 2025" was updated, as Valve said they're not working with GPD: gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/gpd-โฆ
#GPD #SteamOS #Valve #HandheldGaming
GPD WIN 4 handheld plans to support Valve's SteamOS in 2025
Hardware vendor GPD have updated their store page for the GPD WIN 4 (2025) which notes they plan to support SteamOS on it with help from Valve.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Learn your way around Linux kernel development with this book!
itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-progrโฆ
The Book You Need to Start With Linux Kernel Development
The Linux Kernel Programming (Second Edition) is a must-read for anyone who is interested in writing code for the Linux Kernel.Pratham Patel (It's FOSS)
Here's how you can improve gaming on Linux:
itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-tips/
7 Tips and Tools to Improve Your Gaming Experience on Linux
Here are the best tips to make your Linux gaming experience enjoyable.Ankush Das (It's FOSS)
"Los Angeles 002 Meteorite Thin Section."
Solar Anamnesis, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr: flic.kr/p/28TQUKn
Meteorite Thin Section Los Angeles 002 - Gigapixel
Shergottite Nikon D810 GIMP Zerene Stacker Picture Window Pro Digicam Control krpano Gigapixel Panorama Viewer Blog PostFlickr
I finally ran a benchmark (should have done this months ago when I bought the thing). And, my seems to be underperforming, as I expected.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what I can do to fix this? Is it just bad silicon? This benchmark is underperforming compared to the exact lesser counterpart of the same manufacturer.
#GamingOnLinux #GPU #graphics #Linux #AMD
phoronix-test-suite run unigine-heaven
2560x1440 resolution
I installed phoronix-test-suite from the AUR.
M4
When the M1 MacBooks dropped, they looked amazing and I picked one up in 2021. It's 2025 now, so it's fairly typical of me to be upgrading. It felt a little unnecessary since my M1 was: extremely perfectly fine. It's an excellent machine really and it will continue to be for it's next owner for surely many, many years. I'm just a privileged dude and we have a work budget for these things.
chriscoyier.net/2025/01/06/m4/
M4
When the M1 MacBooks dropped, they looked amazing and I picked one up in 2021. Itโs 2025 now, so itโs fairly typical of me to be upgrading. It felt a little unnecessary since my M1 was:โฆChris Coyier
In case anyone wants to know the details.
Congress certifies Trumpโs election win: โToday, Americaโs democracy stoodโ
Congress certifies Trumpโs election win: โToday, Americaโs democracy stoodโ
Republican confirmed as victor over Kamala Harris, four years to day since mob of Trump followers attacked CapitolRobert Tait (The Guardian)
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Make the window tiling on Ubuntu 24.04 better with this. ๐
itsfoss.com/ubuntu-tiling-windโฆ
Exploring the Default Tiling Windows Feature in Ubuntu 24.04
Ubuntu has enhanced its tiling window offering. See how to use it and further enhance the tiling experience.Sreenath (It's FOSS)
New: Days after Meta had to kill its AI-generated profiles due to backlash, some Instagram users are now being shown AI-generated images of themselves that are being automatically created by Instagram and put in their feeds
404media.co/instagram-begins-rโฆ
Instagram Begins Randomly Showing Users AI-Generated Images of Themselves
Meta AI put a Redditor into "an endless maze of mirrors" as part of a new AI feature it is testing.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
How US-Indian NISAR Satellite Will Offer Unique Window on Earth - NASA
A Q&A with the lead U.S. scientist of the mission, which will track changes in everything from wetlands to ice sheets to infrastructure damaged by naturalAnthony Greicius (NASA)
The Next Full Moon is the Wolf Moon - NASA Science
The next full Moon is the Wolf Moon. It will be Monday evening, Jan. 13, 2025, and will appear full for about three days.science.nasa.gov
NASA Names Adam Schlesinger as Commercial Lunar Payload Services Project Manager - NASA
NASA has selected Adam Schlesinger as manager for CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services). Schlesinger previously served as the Gateway Program habitationSumer Loggins (NASA)
Defying Gravity - NASA
In this Dec. 11, 1963, image, technicians prepare a test subject for studies on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator at NASA's Langley Research Center inNASA
Soil Remediation at White Sands Test Facility - NASA
Las Cruces, New MexicoJordan T. Pogorzelski (NASA)
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - NASA
The SBIR/STTR programs provide an opportunity for small, high technology companies and research institutions (RI) to participate in Government sponsoredNASA
dell has made the genius move of completely changing their naming scheme for all products. gone are the latitudes and XPSs and inspirons. now we have a two-pronged system: there's three categories (dell, dell pro, dell pro max (yes, really)), as well as three tiers (base, plus, premium)
this means we'll now have something like "Dell Pro Max 13 Premium" instead of "Dell XPS+ 13", and "Dell 15" instead of "Dell Inspiron 15". in some ways, this is clearer, sure, but it has the same problem replacing tweets with "posts" does: "XPS" on its own is short and memorable and doesn't require you to mention the brand. now it's a Dell Pro Max Premium, which is far clunkier. there's a reason samsung calls it an "S24 Ultra" and not a "Samsung 24 Ultra Premium".
dude, you're getting a Dell Pro Max 15 Premium!
source: theverge.com/2025/1/6/24325799โฆ
Dell kills the XPS brand
Dellโs changing up its product names for laptops, desktops, and monitors for CES 2025 โ opting for branding like Premium, Pro, and Max over XPS, Latitude, and Precision.Antonio G. Di Benedetto (The Verge)
mum... did you seriously buy me a Dell Pro Max 13 Series X Premium Deluxe Edition? that thing's a piece of shit! it doesn't even support New Copilot+ Advanced 365 with Bing!
AMD reveal Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D, 'Fire Range' HX3D for mobile, Ryzen Z2 for handheld PCs, RDNA 4 and FSR 4 gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/amd-โฆ
#AMD #Ryzen #PCGaming #Gaming #Hardware
AMD reveal Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D, 'Fire Range' HX3D for mobile, Ryzen Z2 for handheld PCs, RDNA 4 and FSR 4
AMD presented their CES 2025 Keynote today to announce multiple new processors with a few bits of exciting news there.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Intel 'very committed' to their discrete graphics cards, Core Ultra 200HX and H Series CPUs announced gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/inteโฆ
#Intel #PCGaming #Gaming #Hardware
Intel 'very committed' to their discrete graphics cards, Core Ultra 200HX and H Series CPUs announced
Intel have presented their Keynote at CES 2025, to announce their newest CPUs along with assuring everyone their continuing with the dedicated graphics card business.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
๐ As we enter 2025, Microsoft Office's end-of-life raises data privacy concerns. Switch to Nextcloud Office for self-hosting, GDPR compliance, and vendor lock-in freedom. Secure your future - migrate now!
#NextcloudOffice #PrivacyFirst #2025Upgrade
nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-oโฆ
Your privacy upgrade as Microsoft Office end of support comes - Nextcloud
By 2025, the popular Microsoft Office products face end of support. We believe there's a need for an alternative that protects your privacy.Brent Gervais (Nextcloud)
SteamOS moving from Steam Deck to more handhelds gives me hope for better anti-cheat compatibility gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/steaโฆ
#SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming #PCGaming #AntiCheat
SteamOS moving from Steam Deck to more handhelds gives me hope for better anti-cheat compatibility
With 2025 looking potentially like the year of SteamOS Linux with it coming to more handhelds, perhaps we might finally see a solution to the anti-cheat problem that has plagued the Steam Deck and desktop Linux for so long.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I just had a glitch in the RSS feed resulting in me getting the last 50+ articles anew. But that's not the reason for me writing.
Getting this massive overview showed me that you published a few opinion articles or commentaries like this one in the last few days and weeks and I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate those. The news are great but putting context around developments is even better. So thanks. ๐
@fluchtkapsel oooer, I did fuck about with the RSS earlier to take into account the link for the new guides type of articles, and i screwed a bit up on it but i fixed that
email me if it happens again after today
i have more editorials and guides and such to come, 2025 is a big year!
Zelda-inspired dungeon maker 'Quest Master' 1.0 due out in Spring with a single-player campaign gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/zeldโฆ
#IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Quest #Master
Zelda-inspired dungeon maker 'Quest Master' 1.0 due out in Spring with a single-player campaign
Quest Master is a very positively reviewed Zelda-inspired dungeon maker currently in Early Access, and recently a big roadmap update was shared for the upcoming 1.0 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
VoxeLibre the free and open source Minecraft-like v0.88 brings huge improvements gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/voxeโฆ
#VoxeLibre #Minecraft #Gaming #FreeGame #OpenSource
VoxeLibre the free and open source Minecraft-like v0.88 brings huge improvements
VoxeLibre continues advancing towards helping you replace Minecraft with a free and open source alternative. The next release v0.88 is out now and it's a big one.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Kero Quest 64 looks like a classic Nintendo 64 / PS1 game and it's coming to Linux / Steam Deck gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/keroโฆ
#KeroQuest64 #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck #RetroGaming
Kero Quest 64 looks like a classic Nintendo 64 / PS1 game and it's coming to Linux / Steam Deck
With a style that would have fit right in on something like the Nintendo 64 or the PlayStation 1, the upcoming retro collectathon 3D platformer Kero Quest 64 is coming to Linux and Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Project Zomboid - Build 42 Unstable is out with lots new for testing gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/projโฆ
#ProjectZomboid #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck
Project Zomboid - Build 42 Unstable is out with lots new for testing
One missed from last month is the massive update to survival game Project Zomboid is now available as an Unstable Beta for testing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wireless HORIPAD for Steam gets a firmware fix for the Steam Deck OLED gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/wireโฆ
#HORIPAD #SteamController #SteamDeck #SteamDeckOLED #Hori
Wireless HORIPAD for Steam gets a firmware fix for the Steam Deck OLED
If you plan on picking up the Wireless HORIPAD for Steam for use with a Steam Deck OLED, you'll likely want to upgrade the firmware on the HORIPAD.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Discord Canary on Linux breaks Wayland screen-sharing support for now gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/discโฆ
Discord Canary on Linux breaks Wayland screen-sharing support for now
Recently I shared the news that Discord Canary had fixed full Wayland screen-sharing on Linux with working audio, but it has been removed again.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GPD WIN 4 handheld plans to support Valve's SteamOS in 2025 gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/gpd-โฆ
#SteamOS #GPDWIN4 #PCGaming #Linux #HandheldGaming
GPD WIN 4 handheld plans to support Valve's SteamOS in 2025
Hardware vendor GPD have updated their store page for the GPD WIN 4 (2025) which notes they plan to support SteamOS on it with help from Valve.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Get your AppImages running on startup with this guide. ๐
itsfoss.com/autostart-appimageโฆ
How to Autostart AppImage Applications in Linux
Want to run an AppImage application automatically at boot time? You could do that with a little effort. Here's step by step process to accomplish it.Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
There is no AMD Z2 Steam Deck model coming - Valve gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/therโฆ
#SteamDeck #AMD #SteamDeck2 #AMDZ2
There is no AMD Z2 Steam Deck model coming - Valve
With CES starting tomorrow, there's already lots of leaks and speculation going around and Valve have been quick to shoot down an AMD Z2 Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Lol, what's with all the bots replying? XD
Hadn't seen that level around here
The PineNote, capable notetaker, ebook reader and fully fledged e-ink Linux tablet currently aimed at tinkerers and developers.
Currently using one to write the January community update ๐!
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in reply to Muse • • •Mark Wollschlager
in reply to Muse • • •Don't get me wrong, certain conversations need to be very active, listening and responding. But in reality those important conversations are ( or probably should be ) a fraction of my daily interactions. My brain would fry if I tried to be active/active all the time. Someone who demands active all the time seems like kind of an energy vampire.
Always nice when type a's ( not you muse ) tell me how to behave.
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in reply to Muse • • •Liam was asked to write articles to help new young workers to better understand how to successfully function as adults. I find his advice clear and insightful, much better than the usual "how to" sort, and surprisingly better than many of the people writing as counsellors and psychologists. His advice is thorough, respectful and upbeat.
As you may know, I play a game called "Kind Words". Many young people are struggling with just communicating with one another. Liam's writing has been giving me some great things I can say to the young people on this game when they ask about how to get along with friends, family, teachers, romantic partners, and co-workers. I like being reminded of some of these lessons, and I know many older adults who could also use a reminder!
Mark Wollschlager
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in reply to Muse • • •I was trained in lawyer school - and there we learned to be rather pushy about asking questions. Indeed one trick I learned is to disagree with someone (even if I actually agreed) in order to nudge them to more forcefully articulate and support their point of view.
When I was at ICANN I realized that I, as an American, tend to be viewed by much of the world as excessively forceful and direct, particularly by Asians. I am willing to understand that desire for indirection, but it does seem to me that I ought not be required to move 100% of the distance towards euphemism and indirection; I would hope that while I learn to be less forceful that others learn to be more accepting of strongly expressed ideas.
I am a fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson's words: "โIf you would be a man speak what you think to-day in words as hard as cannon balls, and to-morrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again.โ
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"What's wrong with Mark?"
"I don't know he seems so...so....nice today!"
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