C.W. Smith 🇺🇲
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Owner / Creative Lead for Mechanized Armadillo Productions and Publications
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Probably […]
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#fanworks
#music
So I ran into this wandering YouTube. If you are a Supernatural Fan you might enjoy it.
Carry On Through the Wrong – A Dark Supernatural Tribute
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-G_ueIRXazQ
> #shorts #spn #supernatural […]
[Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com]
#music
So I ran into this wandering YouTube. If you are a Supernatural Fan you might enjoy it.
Carry On Through the Wrong – A Dark Supernatural Tribute
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-G_ueIRXazQ
> #shorts #spn #supernatural […]
[Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com]
December 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#fanworks
#music
So I ran into this wandering YouTube. If you are a Supernatural Fan you might enjoy it.
Carry On Through the Wrong – A Dark Supernatural Tribute
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-G_ueIRXazQ
> #shorts #spn #supernatural […]
[Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com]
#music
So I ran into this wandering YouTube. If you are a Supernatural Fan you might enjoy it.
Carry On Through the Wrong – A Dark Supernatural Tribute
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-G_ueIRXazQ
> #shorts #spn #supernatural […]
[Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com]
#movies
Decided to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind again. One of my favorite films.
Watching the story of Roy's life falling apart as he tries to come to grips with an event. Gillian just trying to find her son.
I remember hearing an interview years ago where Spielberg said he […]
Decided to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind again. One of my favorite films.
Watching the story of Roy's life falling apart as he tries to come to grips with an event. Gillian just trying to find her son.
I remember hearing an interview years ago where Spielberg said he […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
#movies
Decided to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind again. One of my favorite films.
Watching the story of Roy's life falling apart as he tries to come to grips with an event. Gillian just trying to find her son.
I remember hearing an interview years ago where Spielberg said he […]
Decided to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind again. One of my favorite films.
Watching the story of Roy's life falling apart as he tries to come to grips with an event. Gillian just trying to find her son.
I remember hearing an interview years ago where Spielberg said he […]
Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Merry Christmas.
Watching Die Hard tonight.
Cause it ain't Christmas til I see Hans Gruber fall off Nakatomi Plaza.
Cause it ain't Christmas til I see Hans Gruber fall off Nakatomi Plaza.
December 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Watching Die Hard tonight.
Cause it ain't Christmas til I see Hans Gruber fall off Nakatomi Plaza.
Cause it ain't Christmas til I see Hans Gruber fall off Nakatomi Plaza.
#gentoo
So the Laptop rebuild is going along. I finally have Secureboot figured out here.
XLibre is being a little more or a pain at the moment, but that's probably more a reflection on my skills or lack there of.
Switched from a scratch kernel back to Dist-kernel.
And am installing my […]
So the Laptop rebuild is going along. I finally have Secureboot figured out here.
XLibre is being a little more or a pain at the moment, but that's probably more a reflection on my skills or lack there of.
Switched from a scratch kernel back to Dist-kernel.
And am installing my […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#gentoo
So the Laptop rebuild is going along. I finally have Secureboot figured out here.
XLibre is being a little more or a pain at the moment, but that's probably more a reflection on my skills or lack there of.
Switched from a scratch kernel back to Dist-kernel.
And am installing my […]
So the Laptop rebuild is going along. I finally have Secureboot figured out here.
XLibre is being a little more or a pain at the moment, but that's probably more a reflection on my skills or lack there of.
Switched from a scratch kernel back to Dist-kernel.
And am installing my […]
So it's Christmas Eve and I am just getting some stuff handled before tomorrow. Hit the gym and did 30 minutes on the Elliptical Machine. Gonna hit Walmart, HEB, Home Depot, and then hang at Starbucks.
Not doing any kind of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass or anything this year. Keep telling myself […]
Not doing any kind of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass or anything this year. Keep telling myself […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
So it's Christmas Eve and I am just getting some stuff handled before tomorrow. Hit the gym and did 30 minutes on the Elliptical Machine. Gonna hit Walmart, HEB, Home Depot, and then hang at Starbucks.
Not doing any kind of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass or anything this year. Keep telling myself […]
Not doing any kind of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass or anything this year. Keep telling myself […]
#gentoo
#progress
So I got the system rebuilt and got Secureboot working. At least the laptop will boot when secureboot is enabled in bios now.
Enlightenment won't let me shutdown or reboot. Just lock or log off. Need to fix that.
FastFetch doesn't show Xlibre as my display server, just X11 […]
#progress
So I got the system rebuilt and got Secureboot working. At least the laptop will boot when secureboot is enabled in bios now.
Enlightenment won't let me shutdown or reboot. Just lock or log off. Need to fix that.
FastFetch doesn't show Xlibre as my display server, just X11 […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#xlibre
Still working on rebuilding my laptop. Got @XLibreDev installed. Kinda wondering why fastfetch just reports my display server as X11. But maybe its something in how I ran that specific install in Gentoo.
It works, I shouldn't let it bother me... but for some reason...
Still working on rebuilding my laptop. Got @XLibreDev installed. Kinda wondering why fastfetch just reports my display server as X11. But maybe its something in how I ran that specific install in Gentoo.
It works, I shouldn't let it bother me... but for some reason...
December 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#xlibre
Still working on rebuilding my laptop. Got @XLibreDev installed. Kinda wondering why fastfetch just reports my display server as X11. But maybe its something in how I ran that specific install in Gentoo.
It works, I shouldn't let it bother me... but for some reason...
Still working on rebuilding my laptop. Got @XLibreDev installed. Kinda wondering why fastfetch just reports my display server as X11. But maybe its something in how I ran that specific install in Gentoo.
It works, I shouldn't let it bother me... but for some reason...
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Watched the first episode of Bubblegum Crisis. Very cool! Tons of great detail in the setting and nice action sequences. Some interesting animation and editing as well. The characters and story aren't quite as compelling, but they're not bad. I'm a little worn […]
[Original post on mindly.social]
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December 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Watched the first episode of Bubblegum Crisis. Very cool! Tons of great detail in the setting and nice action sequences. Some interesting animation and editing as well. The characters and story aren't quite as compelling, but they're not bad. I'm a little worn […]
[Original post on mindly.social]
[Original post on mindly.social]
#gentoo
#secureboot
Been trying to get Secureboot working in Gentoo. Got a key and the modules and kernel signed.
Just basic stuff. Now for things like the TPM chip and what not.
#secureboot
Been trying to get Secureboot working in Gentoo. Got a key and the modules and kernel signed.
Just basic stuff. Now for things like the TPM chip and what not.
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#gentoo
#secureboot
Been trying to get Secureboot working in Gentoo. Got a key and the modules and kernel signed.
Just basic stuff. Now for things like the TPM chip and what not.
#secureboot
Been trying to get Secureboot working in Gentoo. Got a key and the modules and kernel signed.
Just basic stuff. Now for things like the TPM chip and what not.
December 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trying to do some creative writing at dinner tonight. Had an idea for a story exploring AI and how a digital personality might grow and evolve.
Yeah, its probably been done a bit. But anything to get my writing stories.
#writing
Yeah, its probably been done a bit. But anything to get my writing stories.
#writing
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Trying to do some creative writing at dinner tonight. Had an idea for a story exploring AI and how a digital personality might grow and evolve.
Yeah, its probably been done a bit. But anything to get my writing stories.
#writing
Yeah, its probably been done a bit. But anything to get my writing stories.
#writing
#framework
#system76
Still eyeing replacements for my ThinkPad. Want at least something repairable. That's the central need.
Found that I like the idea at least of a Framwork 12 with the touchscreen 2 in 1 setup. Though I would prefer an AMD option over and Intel CPU.
Also eyeing and planning […]
#system76
Still eyeing replacements for my ThinkPad. Want at least something repairable. That's the central need.
Found that I like the idea at least of a Framwork 12 with the touchscreen 2 in 1 setup. Though I would prefer an AMD option over and Intel CPU.
Also eyeing and planning […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
#framework
#system76
Still eyeing replacements for my ThinkPad. Want at least something repairable. That's the central need.
Found that I like the idea at least of a Framwork 12 with the touchscreen 2 in 1 setup. Though I would prefer an AMD option over and Intel CPU.
Also eyeing and planning […]
#system76
Still eyeing replacements for my ThinkPad. Want at least something repairable. That's the central need.
Found that I like the idea at least of a Framwork 12 with the touchscreen 2 in 1 setup. Though I would prefer an AMD option over and Intel CPU.
Also eyeing and planning […]
#skills
#carpentry
It Honestly sometimes feels like my Dad absolutely wants me to fail miserably most of the time. I see someone doing something with a skill, but he brings up how I don't have said skill then acts as if I am incapable of learning it.
It sucks.
#carpentry
It Honestly sometimes feels like my Dad absolutely wants me to fail miserably most of the time. I see someone doing something with a skill, but he brings up how I don't have said skill then acts as if I am incapable of learning it.
It sucks.
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#skills
#carpentry
It Honestly sometimes feels like my Dad absolutely wants me to fail miserably most of the time. I see someone doing something with a skill, but he brings up how I don't have said skill then acts as if I am incapable of learning it.
It sucks.
#carpentry
It Honestly sometimes feels like my Dad absolutely wants me to fail miserably most of the time. I see someone doing something with a skill, but he brings up how I don't have said skill then acts as if I am incapable of learning it.
It sucks.
#carrepair
#replacingabumper
How difficult is it to actually replace a bumper if you have a new one ready to go? Is it something that can be DIY?
#replacingabumper
How difficult is it to actually replace a bumper if you have a new one ready to go? Is it something that can be DIY?
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#carrepair
#replacingabumper
How difficult is it to actually replace a bumper if you have a new one ready to go? Is it something that can be DIY?
#replacingabumper
How difficult is it to actually replace a bumper if you have a new one ready to go? Is it something that can be DIY?
My Instagram today has been full of Bleed out spots.
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My Instagram today has been full of Bleed out spots.
#thinkpad
So I had to recycle the ThinkPad today. Unfortunately the new battery did not work meaning the repair is beyond my skill level. Probably something on the board or something like that.
So gonna work on my vanlife and look at saving for a laptop upgrade.
Maybe get me a System76 or […]
So I had to recycle the ThinkPad today. Unfortunately the new battery did not work meaning the repair is beyond my skill level. Probably something on the board or something like that.
So gonna work on my vanlife and look at saving for a laptop upgrade.
Maybe get me a System76 or […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#thinkpad
So I had to recycle the ThinkPad today. Unfortunately the new battery did not work meaning the repair is beyond my skill level. Probably something on the board or something like that.
So gonna work on my vanlife and look at saving for a laptop upgrade.
Maybe get me a System76 or […]
So I had to recycle the ThinkPad today. Unfortunately the new battery did not work meaning the repair is beyond my skill level. Probably something on the board or something like that.
So gonna work on my vanlife and look at saving for a laptop upgrade.
Maybe get me a System76 or […]
#travel
#hotels
Remembered the idea of the Capsule Hotel I saw a video for. Wondering if such a business would be usable in DFW. Somewhere someone could just pay for a bed and have common amenities.
Separated by Gender obviously as it is basically fancy dorms like back in the Military. Bunks […]
#hotels
Remembered the idea of the Capsule Hotel I saw a video for. Wondering if such a business would be usable in DFW. Somewhere someone could just pay for a bed and have common amenities.
Separated by Gender obviously as it is basically fancy dorms like back in the Military. Bunks […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#linux
#rebuild
While I wait for the new battery for the ThinkPad, I am rebuilding the HP Envy to use the 2TB SSD I installed as the operating system drive with the 4TB I have been using as Home.
I am keeping things as basic as possible at first to get a good boot. After that it will just […]
#rebuild
While I wait for the new battery for the ThinkPad, I am rebuilding the HP Envy to use the 2TB SSD I installed as the operating system drive with the 4TB I have been using as Home.
I am keeping things as basic as possible at first to get a good boot. After that it will just […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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December 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#projects
So for my world builder project I decided to try and break it up. I need to learn more about basic C and C++ programming.
So the first program I will create is a glossary program. Just create and store terms and definitions.
Should be worth a shot.
So for my world builder project I decided to try and break it up. I need to learn more about basic C and C++ programming.
So the first program I will create is a glossary program. Just create and store terms and definitions.
Should be worth a shot.
December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#projects
So for my world builder project I decided to try and break it up. I need to learn more about basic C and C++ programming.
So the first program I will create is a glossary program. Just create and store terms and definitions.
Should be worth a shot.
So for my world builder project I decided to try and break it up. I need to learn more about basic C and C++ programming.
So the first program I will create is a glossary program. Just create and store terms and definitions.
Should be worth a shot.
#oped
#tech
#wannabewriting
Working on my writing some. Finally finished a short thing on my wamma be tech page.
Let me know what you think.
https://hybridized-concepts.com/node/8
#tech
#wannabewriting
Working on my writing some. Finally finished a short thing on my wamma be tech page.
Let me know what you think.
https://hybridized-concepts.com/node/8
Single Point of Failure | Hybridized Concepts
hybridized-concepts.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#oped
#tech
#wannabewriting
Working on my writing some. Finally finished a short thing on my wamma be tech page.
Let me know what you think.
https://hybridized-concepts.com/node/8
#tech
#wannabewriting
Working on my writing some. Finally finished a short thing on my wamma be tech page.
Let me know what you think.
https://hybridized-concepts.com/node/8
#thinkpad
#repair
#update
I took my ThinkPad up to Best Buy to look at replacement AC Adapters. I was thinking maybe that could solve part of the issue. Unfortunately it was costly so first I checked with the Geek Squad guys to check my logic.
Their Adapter they had also didn't allow for the […]
#repair
#update
I took my ThinkPad up to Best Buy to look at replacement AC Adapters. I was thinking maybe that could solve part of the issue. Unfortunately it was costly so first I checked with the Geek Squad guys to check my logic.
Their Adapter they had also didn't allow for the […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#thinkpad
#repair
So now that I had it sitting a couple of days the ThinkPad won't start. Reseated the battery connection but It gets to the Lenovo post screen and powers straight off.
Trying to troubleshoot the issue now but its fucking annoying when I was just trying to rebuild Gentoo with a […]
#repair
So now that I had it sitting a couple of days the ThinkPad won't start. Reseated the battery connection but It gets to the Lenovo post screen and powers straight off.
Trying to troubleshoot the issue now but its fucking annoying when I was just trying to rebuild Gentoo with a […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
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November 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#computers
#ewaste
#recycling
I have been watching videos from several YouTube channels including Louis Rossman, Salem Techsperts, 8-Bit Guy, and a few others. And I kinda am wondering if I could start something in Granbury similar to these guys.
A nice retro tech and entertainment community […]
#ewaste
#recycling
I have been watching videos from several YouTube channels including Louis Rossman, Salem Techsperts, 8-Bit Guy, and a few others. And I kinda am wondering if I could start something in Granbury similar to these guys.
A nice retro tech and entertainment community […]
Original post on social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
social.mechanizedarmadillo.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#computers
#ewaste
#recycling
I have been watching videos from several YouTube channels including Louis Rossman, Salem Techsperts, 8-Bit Guy, and a few others. And I kinda am wondering if I could start something in Granbury similar to these guys.
A nice retro tech and entertainment community […]
#ewaste
#recycling
I have been watching videos from several YouTube channels including Louis Rossman, Salem Techsperts, 8-Bit Guy, and a few others. And I kinda am wondering if I could start something in Granbury similar to these guys.
A nice retro tech and entertainment community […]
#holidays
#christmastooearly
So at HEB tonight I saw some Christmas themes food... because Thanksgiving is this week and they said fuck it two weeks ago.
I present... Christmas Tortilla Chips.
I need Queso and Salsa
#christmastooearly
So at HEB tonight I saw some Christmas themes food... because Thanksgiving is this week and they said fuck it two weeks ago.
I present... Christmas Tortilla Chips.
I need Queso and Salsa
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
#holidays
#christmastooearly
So at HEB tonight I saw some Christmas themes food... because Thanksgiving is this week and they said fuck it two weeks ago.
I present... Christmas Tortilla Chips.
I need Queso and Salsa
#christmastooearly
So at HEB tonight I saw some Christmas themes food... because Thanksgiving is this week and they said fuck it two weeks ago.
I present... Christmas Tortilla Chips.
I need Queso and Salsa