I fixed my PC issue :mario_victory: The GPU just randomly decided it didn't want to work anymore on Linux. Very cool. Switching GPUs fixed it.

Day 2 of trying to get my PC working again. I'll let you know how it goes :haha_guilded:

Something went wrong with my PC and I have to reinstall my OS :rp_dt:

When I was a teenager I had this wild idea that politics was a big show and the only path forward was to become so independent from government that it becomes irrelevant. Then Trump happened and I got all caught up in that political / culture war nonsense. Now I've realized I was right in the […]

#odysee brought back their automatic #youtube sync tool as a standalone app after YouTube broke the automatic sync ability on their end. The new app works on Windows, Linux and Mac. :odysee: You install the app locally and sign in. It then detects when new content is uploaded to YouTube and it […]

Invoice Buddy v0.1.7 is out! Windows users will now benefit from full desktop integration and Linux users will experience 2-5x faster speeds, bringing Invoice Buddy up to speed with Pearl on these crucial features. Download: https://github.com/pdschneider/InvoiceBuddy/releases/tag/v0.1.7

Somehow I fell asleep at 5pm and woke up at midnight, so....... This is just my day now 😆

Life hack: if you're a guy and need to use a public restroom, find a Marshalls. 95% chance no one else will be in there 😆

I'm working on detailed build instructions and a full roadmap to release with the next Pearl update. If you're interested, you'll be able to see where Pearl will go over the coming months.

How's everybody doing?

Pearl UPDATE! The hotfix for Windows users is finally here - v0.3.1 is built with Pyinstaller again and has additional metadata attached on Windows, improving compatibility with Windows Defender. This should fix the "program just won't load" issue from the past 3 versions on Windows. This […]

Well, the internet crashed out on me in the middle of my stream but thank you to everyone who showed up!

Automation is awesome.

Hey, I actually remembered to make a post this time! :guilded_lul: I'm streaming the final hour of Breath of Fire II on Twitch. Check it out! https://www.twitch.tv/phillipschneider

I made a Codeberg if anyone is interested in following. I can't promise that I'll be active on it at the moment, but the number of followers tells me whether there's any demand for me to upload my projects there as well as GitHub. # Codeberg #github #software https://codeberg.org/pdschneider

AWESOME NEWS! My employer decided to sponsor me and agreed to pay for not one, but TWO years of certificates for my apps ✨

💚 @element

I'm working on a new feature for Pearl. When you launch the app, it queries your list of available models and determines the best one based on hardware and user preference. Speed: Faster, lower resources, environmentally friendly Context: Longer conversations Intelligence: Beefier models […]

My goal is to build up Pearl and Invoice Buddy (which may be renamed) to the point where you can interact between the two. Pearl will (optionally) read financial data to give more personalized responses and possibly even edit a budget with voice commands. That was actually my original intent - […]

Man, when you do desk work a pomodoro timer helps a hell of a lot. Every 25 minutes, I get up and stretch for 10, then after 4 of those I take an hour break. My body feels worlds better than it did a week ago.

Remember Tom from MySpace? Well I’m OP from RG :oregon1:

Invoice Buddy v0.1.6 is out! Another awesome bug fix for Invoice Buddy. This version adds better desktop integration (icon & metadata), squashes bugs, and features UI improvements. Download: https://github.com/pdschneider/InvoiceBuddy/releases/tag/v0.1.6

I'm working on speeding up the build process for my apps. After writing it out, I've realized it takes me about 15 steps per release. I could automate some of that with scripts to make it a lot faster and spend more time testing.

I've been on the #fediverse for nearly 2 years now. If there's anything I've learned in that time, it's that people here really like Linux and cats. :haha_guilded:

If I make a Pearl android app, should I give in and sign it with Google so the normies can use it, or brass balls release it only for de-Googled android users?

Invoice Buddy v0.1.5 is out! This version of the receipt management app focuses on improving documentation and fixing bugs - and getting ready to transition to the same new GUI framework Pearl is moving to. Download: https://github.com/pdschneider/InvoiceBuddy/releases/tag/v0.1.5

I presented the need for a small sponsorship for certifying my Windows app to my employer. He seemed to respond positively about it. This would go a very long way to make the app usable without Smart Screen / Windows Defender getting in the way. Fingers crossed.

Do you ever put a band you already listen to a lot on shuffle and just think ...damn this shuffle is fire lol

I love solving the problem of corporate-controlled surveillance AI. I'm very passionate about it and feel great doing it. But if I could solve any problem, it would be war. It's heartbreaking to see the carnage and not being able to do much of anything about it.

For anyone who's had trouble launching Pearl since v0.2.4: I patched all known issues in v0.3.0 for Linux users and am currently working on a fix for the Windows app. For now, v0.2.3 should work fine on Windows and a fix should roll out soon for upcoming releases. Feel free to send any […]

You know what's gross? Public drinking fountains.

Writing good software is all about solving problems. Identify the problem → Develop a solution The problems Pearl is designed to solve are the corporate control of AI, lack of privacy, and high environmental cost. And the problem of not having a cool AI Assistant that's actually yours 😜

Pearl UPDATE! Finally, Pearl is now fully integrated into the Windows desktop environment with proper setup. No more standalone exe! This gives the app a professional, native feel for Windows users. Pearl also has networking capabilities! It is now possible to utilize multiple devices on the […]

Does anybody remember Flea Circus? It was a browser game where you led little fleas to the finish line like Lemmings. I haven't been able to find a playable version ANYWHERE lately.

I don't know this for sure but I want to say I hold the record for most reports from saying the most mundane and politically moderate things on RG.

I respect and fear the insane ones who can enjoy a salad without croutons.

The #x app actually does not even let you sign in on a de-Googled device. They literally force you to install invasive Google tracking. I feel like a second class citizen over there.

Society isn't in decline because of one specific issue you could point to. It's death by a thousand cuts. Every day millions of people: - Use Google instead of privacy respecting apps - Buy poison-laced & other unhealthy food instead of organic - Go into debt unnecessarily - Give money to large […]

I asked Grok to draw what it thinks my ideal girl would look like. Do I have good taste?

IT'S ALIVE! In the next build, Pearl will be able to utilize other devices on the local network for different purposes (chats vs context detection). It's an advanced feature few users will take advantage of, but is very powerful and highly recommended. Soon, you will be able to use Pearl from […]

Decentralization is the answer 💫

If you've ever wondered what's going on in the background when you query AI :guilded_lul:

Three of the biggest issues with AI are: - Privacy/Security - Hallucinations - Environmental Impact Pearl solves at least two of these problems (fully private and uses less energy than a modern video game), but the last is trickier. Coming updates will focus on giving users more control over […]

This is my favorite YouTube channel right now 👇 https://youtu.be/t1O1hcixZDU?si=WjX6jxTCOlAi_XAD

9/10 of posts on LinkedIn: "X isn't just Y, it's Z" 🤯 🤯 🤯

Another Pearl update! This is the last "polish" update before the next big feature addition. It has a couple of new handy buttons to use during chats and a lot of bug fixes. It also marks my slow transition to a new GUI framework, ultimately turning it into a truly professional app. Check it […]

Does anybody care about the dangers of concentrated power anymore?

Building apps is funny. Sometimes you can add a new feature in an hour that improves the experience a ton. Other times, you spend a whole day redesigning one pop up box that no one will even see until two updates from now. 🤪

I'm working on my compost. Today I finally rounded it out with more browns so it isn't mostly kitchen scraps. We'll see if I can get some real soil out of it this summer.

I'm working on building a small piece of the Pearl app in PySide6, a much better GUI framework than what I'm currently using. Eventually, I plan on moving fully to the new framework.