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August 1, 2015 06:59:00
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July 22, 2015 03:56:18
After many ups and downs (and all arounds,) I have positively epic news.
I'm officially relaunching my channel with Linux/Gaming/Infosec videos EVERY week, starting with this video!
What do you look forward to seeing most?
(( I need your input like a unicorn needs rainbows. :-) ))
The video you're watching now was 100 % Patron funded!
And if you've pledged on the 'Electronic Gladiator' level, you can find your name in the credits. If you'd like to change your display name or anything else, just let me know.
(Patreon currently doesn't have a way to track rewards, so again please contact me if you have any issues with receiving your rewards!) <3
I'm still trying things out with an editor, as I explained in my last Patron update. It's been a challenge..so keep your fingers crossed for me! Here are just a few videos that I have already recorded and are in the edit queue now:
I know I say this with every Patreon post, but it's still true. It has been a hard road, but I couldn't have made the journey without you.
Until our next adventure, (next week!)
~ Nix
July 11, 2015 02:44:22
Glenn Snead Hopefully Tacoma will be one of those "lost weekend" games. Keep up the good work! I really dig your glasses. :)
July 11, 2015 13:31:15 · Reply
Somdeb Paul Sounds like an interesting game. Looking forward for it. Thank you for your great videos.
July 25, 2015 14:19:21 · Reply
Jimmy Timmermans Ok this might be hugely off topic but. What todo list software or site are you using?
July 28, 2015 20:46:54 · Reply
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June 20, 2015 19:51:01
I didn't tell many people where I went off to for the time of my radio silence, but I'll tell you! Last month, My Mom just turned 70. I asked her what she wanted for her birthday and she jokingly said that she's always dreamed of going back to Hawaii. Inwardly, we both knew that would never be possible with her meager social security payments.
So I took her to Maui for 2 weeks. 
we're not very good at selfies
I am very blessed and happy that we were able to do it. If not for my patrons, I would have been constantly worried about if I could afford to pay for her expenses - but thankfully that problem didn't exist and I was able to take us both there, for a much needed break.
Mom and I, Hakuna matata on Mt. Haleakala
You may be thinking: "But what about my content?"
Well, I'm even more elated to report that when I returned, I instantly became flooded with ideas and had to go to E3. Now, I have so many videos planned for games like Fallout 4 and DOOM and even more content created for the awesome indie game devs this year! I even did a video on the brief differences between VR tech (which you will also be the only one to see as it plays live somewhere in this new Patreon interface.)
If you've known me for a while, you know that I used to write before I did videos. I decided to give that for a spin here with my new articles:
I hope you enjoy my coverage as much as I'm enjoying delving back into games! Don't forget to follow me on my social media (Twitter, Google+, Facebook) to get realtime updates of what I'm posting content-wise.
My infosec video that I hinted about is still set for launch, so be on the lookout for that. So much stuff is scheduled that I don't even know what to do with myself.. but at least this time, I'm not overwhelmed. I'm ready. In the meantime..
June 20, 2015 01:52:43
Robert Murphy Glad to hear that you had a nice and refreshing trip. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on InfoSec.
June 25, 2015 05:56:44 · Reply
I’ve had so many notifications in my inbox(es) over the last few months that instead of a number count, Google decided to give me the bright, shiny and seemingly permanent “infinity” symbol.
I have many videos collecting dust in the inner sanctums of my editing program. I even have some edited, all I need to do is hit the 'upload' button.
I’ve been “working” for the last 6 years in varying degrees. But honestly - I haven’t been able to be fully committed lately. I realize the problem now - I distract play with work, and work with play. It’s a vicious cycle, but nothing gets done. In one of my previous posts, I explain how easy it is to be overwhelmed with so many mediums for contact. So much stimuli can incite paralyses. It has for me.
I want to make great things, but I have muddled up my perspective with so many other things that my picture of how that would happen isn’t clear anymore.
So I’m doing something that I find terrifying. I’m unplugging for 2 weeks, with radio silence until the 12th. Going to nature, and refocusing myself.
What I’ve been telling myself, and it may be helpful if you have work-play issues: :-)
1. Your biggest fears are completely dependent on you for their survival.
Stop worrying, doubting yourself, and running through every possible scenario in your head.
2. Instead, be as present as possible. It may not be easy, but try to laugh at the commotion. Enjoy your life as it unfolds – raw data, both good at bad.
3. You might not end up exactly where you wanted to go.. but you will be exactly where you need to be.
See you on the 12th!
Thanks so much for your support, <3
Love,
Nixie
May 31, 2015 19:58:34
Paul Elrick This may be another distraction or it may help. Check out http://www.choosemuse.com/ Or just use the neurologically sound and very ancient technique... Clear your mind and count your breaths,(from 1 to 10 and start over) think of nothing else. Gets me to sleep easily. Also, have a good break!!!
May 31, 2015 20:30:21 · Reply
Jamie Gunn did the same thing myself a couple of weeks ago, took some time off work and headed off to the highlands - no checking emails, cellphone switched off the whole time. bliss.... the calm may have only lasted until about halfway through my first day back at work but I'm feeling waaaay more focussed than I was.
May 31, 2015 22:10:03 · Reply
don bright see you on the flip side
June 2, 2015 00:04:16 · Reply
May 27, 2015 04:43:29
Samir Faci I haven't had to deal with dual booting in a while. I do have an UEFI enabled mother board but that didn't seem to cause any issues for me. That being said, maybe you can have a look at this and see if it helps. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI Failing that maybe you can tell us if it's grub that's in your MBR or what is managing your boot process and maybe we can try to figure out how to fix it.
May 28, 2015 01:06:23 · Reply
Robert Murphy Hmm this would be an interesting one to figure out because disabling the UEFI and secure boot to setup the dual boot is probably not allowing you to boot the Windows partition. I haven't played with this a lot but isn't it possible to get Ubuntu setup to use secure boot? Doing that and then re-enabling UEFI and secure boot might solve the problem. You might also check out one of Steve Gibson's newer Security Now podcasts as there was one of the more recent ones where he and Leo discussed this very topic. When I first listened to it I was busy doing other stuff and I only vaguely remember hearing it mentioned and I haven't gone back and listened again. Just did a quick check and it appears a good part of the episode was about this: http://twit.tv/show/security-now/500
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May 1, 2015 07:24:55
Marsh Penman I keep missing content; is there an rss feed of the 'Creations' or 'Activity' pages for those of us who roll that way?
May 4, 2015 17:30:34 · Reply
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April 15, 2015 20:48:43
Nixie We all put boxes around ourselves. I blame it on our complex minds - our ability to think analytically and deeply can sometimes freak us out, or stop us from doing things. Thanks so much for saying that inspire you to challenge yourself, that is one of the truest compliments a person can give. :-)
May 1, 2015 07:04:45 · Reply
April 1, 2015 06:59:00
jerryb967 What a warm feeling it is to be here... to be a part of our little group, our community. To have this place to come to... to be able to step away from everything else in the world for just a few minutes a day and share our thoughts, our hopes and dreams... our fears and doubts and fantasies with each other is something so wonderful... something so special. We are thousands of miles apart, from different countries and different cultures, and yet we are so close... and no matter what, always together here. What can we do next... next week, next month, next year? We can do anything... We can learn from each other and teach each other. We can build ideas together. We can reach out and care and show compassion. We can follow Nixie's example and spread kindness and hope... love and knowledge everywhere. Changing the world starts with building a community... and communities are built on hope and trust and cooperation... by working together for the common good and by helping everyone find love, respect and a sense of connection... by building dreams together. Community means togetherness, and that's what Nixie has built for us... and given us. Can we change the world?. We've already started. Thank you Nixie.
April 1, 2015 10:25:08 · Reply
March 30, 2015 10:12:10
Flamboyance check all setting and sound card it available or not
March 30, 2015 17:51:31 · Reply
Nixie I will link to one of my old ubuntuforum posts when I had video driver issues (it's usually all the time) but if you don't have an NVIDIA card, this site is also great for posting your own comments and questions, along with askubuntu for those quick Q&As. Hope this helps! http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=990978&page=115&p=8595892&highlight=#post8595892
April 2, 2015 03:48:39 · Reply
Hal G Are you still having this issue, I've seen a couple times for me at least it's been a minor kernel upgrade that solved it or the default drivers just didn't hang. Most of the time it was Debian (since it makes you do everything manually) but Ubuntu should be a bit more friendly. Let me know if it's still happening. (Hal)
April 6, 2015 19:48:10 · Reply
March 27, 2015 22:11:06
Tyler Wyant Love your silly jokes. but you are not allowed to try to make silly jokes. :p
April 15, 2015 20:28:23 · Reply
Quentin D Anderson I'm glad you're feeling a little better. I need to keep up to date with your videos, I didn't even know you were sick. Anyway, take your time and get well.
April 30, 2015 21:50:32 · Reply
Rob White Hi, Good to hear you are on the mend, and the other poster is right, get better before worrying about us! I'd like to see a review of various social media aggregators, which allow you to consume and publish. I've seen reviews of a few, but I have yet to find one that works across all platforms (mobile / desktop and across the social media outlets themselves). Take care xx
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