spaghettiwestern

I use AI for the CLI stuff I down have memorized. Linux is still frustrating

I had the same experience when I switched and it’s funny how things change. Now I think there’s a level of hell where people are forced to use Windows 11 all day long.

You can also run it on your Linux box and check external IP via web page. Sites like myip.wtf/text provide it in plain text that can easily be used without accessing your router’s UI.

Instead of connecting via your external IP, consider setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS). Most routers support it out of the box, it’s free (using a DDNS service like DuckDNS) and easy to set up. Once working you’ll connect via a static URL rather than an IP and when you’re external IP address changes, that URL will update automatically within a few minutes and direct you to the new IP.

You left out DDNS. It’s free, easy to set up with lots of detailed guides online, and works as well as a static IP.

The anti li-ion crowd here is really strange.

Dell bios settings often include battery charge limit settings. I have mine set to a 70% limit which provides hours of backup with the display off.

Modern laptop batteries when kept cool and undamaged are extremely safe despite what you might read in these comments. Parking your car in your garage is hundreds of times more hazardous.

DDNS (Dynamic DNS), one 3rd party service I do use.

My network is reached by URL, not IP (although IP still works). When my IP changes the router updates the DDNS service in minutes. Lots of providers out there and it’s easy to switch if needed. I like DuckDNS. It’s free or you can choose to donate a bit to cover their expenses.

Nomachine with local & Wireguard access only.

When I was running a mesh topology I often had the same issue. Switching to a star topology fixed pretty much everything.

I’ve been using Syncthing and it’s been almost flawless but was going to switch to Nextcloud for everything. Looks like I’ll be sticking with Syncthing for the foreseeable future.

Thanks for posting this.