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Contrarywise
@iamcontrarywise.bsky.social
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Retired teacher, father, husband, traveller, photographer, cook, gardener, camper, hiker, paddler, techie. Travel photos are my own, unless credited.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 10h
If you are throwing a heater that close to someone's head on a consistent basis then you shouldn't be in the game. Wildness isn't an excuse.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 10h
Just before Kirk came to bat, I turned to my wife and said that it was a perfect setup for a double play and they should pinch hit for Kirk. Schneider makes too many bonehead decisions, IMO.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 18h
4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it share.google/cB85V1KIsL9O...
#tech #Linux #tips
4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it
Learning Linux can be a bumpy road, but it's worth going through a little adversity
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 3d
North Arm Farm, #Pemberton, BC, Canada, with Mt. Currie behind. October 2025
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 3d
Green River in #Pemberton, BC, Canada. October 2025
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 3d
5 lightweight Linux distros that breathe life into old Windows 10 laptops share.google/SXxUlbr7SC5O...
#tech #Linux #distros
5 lightweight Linux distros that breathe life into old Windows 10 laptops
Give your aging Windows 10 laptop a new lease on life with one of these lightweight Linux distros. Find out which system is the perfect fit for your needs and hardware.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in the World in 2025 - Aviation A2Z share.google/se1aBffYVR3G...
#travel #budget #cheapest
10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in the World in 2025
Here are 10 budget travel options in 2025, where adventure doesn't require a trust fund and your bank account might return from vacation with you.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
5 European Cities So Safe, Easy, and Fun, You’ll Forget You’re Traveling Alone share.google/ubGqOZi0t5rF...
#travel #solo #women
#Europe
5 European Cities So Safe, Easy, and Fun, You’ll Forget You’re Traveling Alone
Europe’s best solo-travel cities blend safety, soul, and connection. Whether you crave café mornings in Paris or canal rides in Amsterdam, these destinations prove that exploring alone can be the most...
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2026 share.google/mJd7NG7CK9L6...
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This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2026
The Netherlands topped Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 ranking for its peace-loving culture, health care, and inclusivity.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
Fedora Linux 43 Now Available For Download - Phoronix share.google/fS7F7CZoBiTZ...
#tech #Linux #distros #Fedora
Fedora Linux 43 Now Available For Download
It's Fedora 43 release day! This latest installment of Fedora Linux is now available for download with Fedora Workstation 43 using the GNOME 49 desktop, the modern Linux 6.17 kernel powering this dist...
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
3 Sunny Latin American Countries Named The Cheapest Winter Destinations For Travelers - Travel Off Path share.google/jheYMIv3tO3t...
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3 Sunny Latin American Countries Named The Cheapest Winter Destinations For Travelers
A trio of stunning Latin American countries are the cheapest to visit this winter, according to travel experts.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 4d
SysLinuxOS is an underrated distro for managing home labs share.google/S60HM4HtIOie...
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SysLinuxOS is an underrated distro for managing home labs
It has all the tools you could ever need for your remote management tasks
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 5d
4 reasons Clonezilla is the perfect tool for cloning and backing up your drives share.google/ujgMwBzSpQq1...
#tech #clonezilla
4 reasons Clonezilla is the perfect tool for cloning and backing up your drives
Experience the ultimate peace of mind with a Linux disk cloning and backup tool that keeps your data safe and secure.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 5d
I just found an obscure Linux distro that's outstanding on old hardware | ZDNET share.google/lfKL0vSvBWIC...
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I just found an obscure Linux distro that's outstanding on old hardware
There are tons of obscure Linux distributions that are focused on new users who don't want to have to customize, tweak, or bother with a bunch of post-install work. Vinari OS is one of them.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 5d
A Paradigm Shift in RAM Is About to Make Computing Unstoppable share.google/Bz7zLecUKfXs...
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A Paradigm Shift in RAM Is About to Make Computing Unstoppable
Scientists unlocked the secret to blazing-fast memory.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 5d
The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all | ZDNET share.google/Khw65k0foM9b...
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The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all
Looking for a general, all-purpose Linux OS? These are user-friendly, secure, and suitable for both new and experienced users.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 6d
This free tool brings Time Machine to any Linux machine share.google/4LUzabFGC4fb...
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This free tool brings Time Machine to any Linux machine
I set up Timeshift on my Linux machine and discovered it’s the easiest way to protect your system from a sudden crash or unresponsiveness
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 6d
These 3 Simple Tools Helped Me Quickly Learn the Linux Terminal share.google/gdkySHxEpRhK...
#tech #Linux #commands
These 3 Simple Tools Helped Me Quickly Learn the Linux Terminal
Less is more, and more is less. Cheating is how the pros win.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 6d
6 exciting and niche OS projects that are quietly growing as users leave Windows share.google/qdDFvjvY8d1P...
#tech #operating-systems #OS
6 exciting and niche OS projects that are quietly growing as users leave Windows
These six rising alternative operating systems are gaining users as more people move away from Windows.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 6d
That should say rail yard.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 7d
Momma Bear with one of her two cubs. It was late in the day and dark in the woods. Squamish, BC.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 7d
The Squamish River Estuary. British Columbia, Canada.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 7d
Mt. Garibaldi, Squamish, BC, Canada.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 7d
The Squamish River Estuary. British Columbia, Canada.
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Contrarywise @iamcontrarywise.bsky.social · 7d
Main St., Squamish, BC, with the Chief in the background.
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