If it’s only 2 TB I’d go ssd.

And don’t get a super cheap one, but something from like Samsung or Sandisk or WD or sth.

You can go PCIe to m.2 pcie nvme.

You can use syncthing to get files from all of your devices to your central server and then use something like FreeFileSync to backup the entire folder structure to another drive.

I made a post that could interest you:

Index of review websites and media https://lemmy.world/post/8864795

Looks sick

I mean one of these guys

A hot water bottle to stay warm in winter. Also a really good tip if you’re not poor.

Yes and also get a hot water bottle - thay direct heat is also just super cozy

That’s not a bad idea

I second the herbs - that’s a real healthy luxury that you can get for basically nothing.

It also broadens your horizon because you know how things work and what to look for in them quality-wise

A lot of times its even quicker than calling someone, making time and then having them work at your house.

Also spackling is the fucking best.

Get banana boxes from supermarkets - they’re like the sturdiest boxes ever. You can use some cardboard pieces to cover the ground hole

yeah, what the fuck is up with that?

Oh cool - can you share the name of that work/those works?

I actually meant less “encrypted” artworks, but more “regular” works, where you would wonder the artists intent or try see what feelings the artwork can offer and why it works.

Do you look at art and try to decode?

damn, that seems awfully complicated just to connect to your RSS reader hahah

Good cookware. Non toxic stuff and good knives.

A good backpack.

I looked a very long time after my backpack of 10 years broke and found one with a lifelong warranty that feels like I‘ll have it for at least 20 years.

Hell yeah

Thanks. I mean I probably don’t have that threat level, but you are right - it also feels good to have isolation.

The downside was the cost of the 2nd machine (~400$) and running it (~5$/month) and the time involved.

But I tend toward thinking it is the right choice