Jack
@jacksthena.me
Lover of tech, gaming, anime, science, and learning new things.
AuDHD. Professional computer guy. (Mostly sysadmin and backend dev these days.)
AuDHD. Professional computer guy. (Mostly sysadmin and backend dev these days.)
New printer's up and running! 😁
October 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New printer's up and running! 😁
I always love getting a chance to get out and hike - ESPECIALLY this time of year!
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I always love getting a chance to get out and hike - ESPECIALLY this time of year!
I've been out of 3D printing for a while - just not getting around to maintenance.
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
October 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I've been out of 3D printing for a while - just not getting around to maintenance.
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
Okay, maybe ONE more game. I've been curious about this one. I've wanted to try learning Japanese. It might make a nice starting point.
October 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Okay, maybe ONE more game. I've been curious about this one. I've wanted to try learning Japanese. It might make a nice starting point.
My mini Steam Sale haul. I try not to overdo it on Steam sales these days, but all four of these are games I've been wanting to play.
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
October 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
My mini Steam Sale haul. I try not to overdo it on Steam sales these days, but all four of these are games I've been wanting to play.
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
It may seem silly, but the thing that ultimately sold me on it was the sleeves for the deluxe books. I always have trouble choosing between cover designs. I really like the original art.
October 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It may seem silly, but the thing that ultimately sold me on it was the sleeves for the deluxe books. I always have trouble choosing between cover designs. I really like the original art.
Gahhh! I'm doing it! I'm upping my pledge to the Fabula Ultima Deluxe Bundle. I already know that I love the game. Getting the special hardbacks, the item cards, dice, etc. ...that'll be worth it to me.
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
October 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Gahhh! I'm doing it! I'm upping my pledge to the Fabula Ultima Deluxe Bundle. I already know that I love the game. Getting the special hardbacks, the item cards, dice, etc. ...that'll be worth it to me.
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
They had no trouble reaching their backing goal. 😆
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
They had no trouble reaching their backing goal. 😆
I was relieved that they're not going to have tariffs tacked on here. The US is still quite the mess at the moment. I'd hate to wait a year to find out that there's a random 1.75x on the price or something. 🙄
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I was relieved that they're not going to have tariffs tacked on here. The US is still quite the mess at the moment. I'd hate to wait a year to find out that there's a random 1.75x on the price or something. 🙄
Wooooooot! Got my second crown Pokemon! 🎉
#PokemonTCGP
#PokemonTCGP
September 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wooooooot! Got my second crown Pokemon! 🎉
#PokemonTCGP
#PokemonTCGP
Got a good deal on some ground beef that needed using so...chili night! 😋
September 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Got a good deal on some ground beef that needed using so...chili night! 😋
...I *pay* for YouTube. They know where I live. What's this nonsense?!
September 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
...I *pay* for YouTube. They know where I live. What's this nonsense?!
Trying my hand at some spaghetti from scratch - with fresh veggies from the garden. 😋 I'm not much of a gardener, but the tomatoes grew! (As did some zucchini and basil!)
August 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Trying my hand at some spaghetti from scratch - with fresh veggies from the garden. 😋 I'm not much of a gardener, but the tomatoes grew! (As did some zucchini and basil!)
Huh. DuckDuckGo is down? That's a new one.
Time to check in with Google, I suppose.
Time to check in with Google, I suppose.
July 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Huh. DuckDuckGo is down? That's a new one.
Time to check in with Google, I suppose.
Time to check in with Google, I suppose.
Sweet! Blue Voltorb has to be one of my favorite shiny variations! #PokemonTCGP
June 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sweet! Blue Voltorb has to be one of my favorite shiny variations! #PokemonTCGP
Wait... Another?! I had enough points for a 10-pull, and got a second! I guess any Eevee decks will be set! 😶
#PokemonTCGP
#PokemonTCGP
June 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wait... Another?! I had enough points for a 10-pull, and got a second! I guess any Eevee decks will be set! 😶
#PokemonTCGP
#PokemonTCGP
Woah! An excellent start to the new #PokemonTCGP set! I got an immersive Eevee! (And a full art Sylveon!)
June 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Woah! An excellent start to the new #PokemonTCGP set! I got an immersive Eevee! (And a full art Sylveon!)
With Cloudflare, Google, and likely a lot more all having outages today, I'll be very curious to hear what all happened.
June 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
With Cloudflare, Google, and likely a lot more all having outages today, I'll be very curious to hear what all happened.
Ha! They did the thing! They haven't fixed the date yet.
June 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Ha! They did the thing! They haven't fixed the date yet.
Getting further into Pokemon Violet, I see why people put up with the bugs and lag! I'm loving it so far!
It took a fair bit from Arceus, and updates a number of things about the old Pokemon formula! This is largely what I've wanted from Pokemon for years!
It took a fair bit from Arceus, and updates a number of things about the old Pokemon formula! This is largely what I've wanted from Pokemon for years!
June 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Getting further into Pokemon Violet, I see why people put up with the bugs and lag! I'm loving it so far!
It took a fair bit from Arceus, and updates a number of things about the old Pokemon formula! This is largely what I've wanted from Pokemon for years!
It took a fair bit from Arceus, and updates a number of things about the old Pokemon formula! This is largely what I've wanted from Pokemon for years!
Any fans of #Kagi out there? Is it enough better than say...DuckDuckGo to be worth paying?
I'm thinking of trying Kagi search again...but dang, that pricing model is rough. The $5/mo tier is laughable for me. There are days, researching/troubleshooting, that I could blow through those 300 searches.
I'm thinking of trying Kagi search again...but dang, that pricing model is rough. The $5/mo tier is laughable for me. There are days, researching/troubleshooting, that I could blow through those 300 searches.
June 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Any fans of #Kagi out there? Is it enough better than say...DuckDuckGo to be worth paying?
I'm thinking of trying Kagi search again...but dang, that pricing model is rough. The $5/mo tier is laughable for me. There are days, researching/troubleshooting, that I could blow through those 300 searches.
I'm thinking of trying Kagi search again...but dang, that pricing model is rough. The $5/mo tier is laughable for me. There are days, researching/troubleshooting, that I could blow through those 300 searches.
I love how much easier it is to post screenshots from the #Switch2! Hitting upload on the Switch, and share/download on the phone app isn't bad at all! And it sounds like auto-upload will remove a step!
June 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I love how much easier it is to post screenshots from the #Switch2! Hitting upload on the Switch, and share/download on the phone app isn't bad at all! And it sounds like auto-upload will remove a step!
Starting Pokemon Violet over, it runs REALLY well on the Switch 2 so far!
Decent enough draw distance, no framerate drops, and the general framerate feels higher.
Decent enough draw distance, no framerate drops, and the general framerate feels higher.
June 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Starting Pokemon Violet over, it runs REALLY well on the Switch 2 so far!
Decent enough draw distance, no framerate drops, and the general framerate feels higher.
Decent enough draw distance, no framerate drops, and the general framerate feels higher.
Aw yeah! I've been itching to play this one again!
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Aw yeah! I've been itching to play this one again!