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me 3e51b1357a Add caveat to email section. 2026-07-31 10:44:31 -07:00
me ee38244a17 Finalize the XMPP section. 2026-07-31 10:32:06 -07:00
me 727a31a823 Fix brackets for shortcode. 2026-07-31 10:26:42 -07:00
me 57bf1cd3ec Add XMPP links. 2026-07-31 10:26:30 -07:00
me 052565b3a0 Move the devuan article. 2026-07-26 12:32:21 -07:00
me 0dca5097ad Make Cinnamon the chosen desktop. 2026-07-16 12:26:51 -07:00
me e8d29c6bbe Add article for moving away from systemd. 2026-07-15 17:14:01 -07:00
me 03f12ad5a7 Fix and reword some minor things on fdroid video. 2026-07-08 11:09:43 -07:00
me 3f273a3c78 Add article for vehicle maintenance / courtesy care. 2026-07-08 10:39:32 -07:00
me ff93ed8f17 Move fdroid article to blog and create new article for fdroid video. 2026-07-07 20:43:12 -07:00
me 1e15a21045 Add article for F-Droid repo. Will eventually have a video. 2026-07-04 10:09:52 -07:00
me ed445ea9d9 Final update to ant bite. 2026-07-02 12:31:35 -07:00
me 725d732469 Minor updates to ant bite. 2026-07-02 12:31:07 -07:00
me 9c4c6494a2 Publish the new saliva post. 2026-07-02 12:24:42 -07:00
me db6a9737d3 Change the order of the video link and URL. 2026-07-02 12:16:29 -07:00
me 2ceab13749 Change the dates for lawlessness video. 2026-07-01 18:55:57 -07:00
me bbc8d2c897 Ad historic article for lawlessness vs anarchism. 2026-07-01 18:50:53 -07:00
me a1847f5949 Add previous no masters no sslaves video. 2026-07-01 18:46:41 -07:00
me b835381ec7 Fix external URL in Private DNS. 2026-06-30 18:13:50 -07:00
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These are where I feel most free to communicate.
- XMPP: [[URI](xmpp:me@hyperling.com?roster;preauth=kBpnKRImsFaN1bPKhUORp5Ri;ibr=y;omemo-sid-1451886255=20b4ce3ea57bfeecd899bad2821d2c5bdb4a784ba812781e3b871f369385a708;omemo-sid-1256480968=431b7b9d5e613b29ab583cfc5a6fe3d538b8c58a99d346b819fd0d316cf6d321)], [{{% external-link "Invite" "https://xmpp.link/#me%40hyperling.com%3Froster%3Bpreauth%3DHHMka3X3nfrfdv1r3EFoDVHl%3Bibr%3Dy" %}}], me@hyperling.com
- [SimpleX](https://smp19.simplex.im/a#tSXsd7M_lDktSRVePuVeTReUKEv1hsiPwaTWlneRIZ0)
- [Session](/session)
@@ -20,6 +21,11 @@ These are where I feel most free to communicate.
These are reliable forms of communication, even if not the most private / secure.
- [Signal](https://signal.me/#eu/1VgXuFLsYnI5zKSyvhcc6KqFd6AJp2AlzACDIwgsuUsLVEI4WBdH763TEjQpZPpX)
Please use a secure provider such as Proton Mail, Riseup, Atomic Mail, etc.
Addresses from big tech domains (gmail, yahoo, outlook, etc) may be ignored
at my discretion, especially if used to communicate private or sensitive data.
- [Email](mailto:me@hyperling.com)
## Meh
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title: "F-Droid Repository Server"
subtitle: ""
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-04T09:49:00-07:00
date: 2026-07-04T10:00:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-04T09:49:00-07:00
#release: 2026-07-05T05:00:00-07:00
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-
tags:
- blog
- android
- apps
- fdroid
- obtainium
- open source
series:
- tech # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- blog
aliases:
- /posts/blog/20260704-fdroid-repo
- /fdroid-repo
---
My apps are now available via an F-Droid repository!
Obtainium is my preffered way (see instructions below), but some may like the simplicity of using an app store like F-Droid.
My apps do get updates, too! Infinite Timer and Carb Up! got quite a few updates last year to avoid deprecation by newer Android versions as well as received multiple bug fixes and UI enhancements.
Any bug reports or other issues with my apps or otherwise can be reported to {{% external-link "me@hyperling.com" "mailto:me@hyperling.com" %}}. Thanks!
**Resources**
- {{% external-link "fdroid.Hyperling.com" "https://fdroid.hyperling.com/" %}}
- {{% external-link "Obtainium Instructions" "https://hyperling.com/apps/#obtainium" %}}
- {{% external-link "Infinite Timer Changelog" "https://git.hyperling.com/me/android-infinite-timer/releases" %}}
- {{% external-link "Carb Up! Changelog" "https://git.hyperling.com/me/android-carb-up/releases" %}}
---
Written, recorded, and edited 2026-07-04.
[blog.hyperling.com/fdroid-repo](/fdroid-repo)
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title: "Farewell Debian & SystemD"
subtitle: "My move to LXQt and OpenRC on Devuan"
feathericon: ""
author: authorDefault
started: 2026-07-15T15:00:00-07:00
#date: 2026-07-15T14:59:10-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-15T14:59:10-07:00
toc: true
audio: false
images:
tags:
- tech # food, drink, craft, poetry, blog, video, tech, tourism
- linux
- debian
- devuan
- openrc
- systemd
- gnome
- lxqt
series:
- sysadmin
categories:
- guides # recipes, musings, videos, articles
- articles
aliases:
- /posts/blog/20260715-farewell-debian
- /posts/blog/farewell-debian
- /posts/guides/tech/20260715-farewell-debian
- /posts/guides/tech/farewell-debian
- /farewell-debian
---
## Introduction
### Problem Statement
I've always heard people complain about `systemd` and now have recently become aware of just how bad it's actually getting [[TBD: alpha nerd's video on them adding birthdate for age restrictions]], so I've decided to move to `OpenRC` as my init system.
Currently I'm using `Debian Trixie` and `GNOME` enhanced with extensions and `dconf` hacks as my desktop environment (DE). I also have `DWM` installed and configured, and use it from time to time, but it's not as easy and convenient as how personalized my `GNOME` setup has become.
Both `Debian` and `GNOME` have hard ties to the `systemd` ecosystem, so both will be ripped out before we're fully free of the corruption. Devuan does allow using GNOME, but I refuse to be a part of any software that takes part in ***KYC*** such as ***age restrictions***!
### Debian Silliness
I've also noticed that `Debian` may be blocking VPN users, as while doing my research for this prokject I've continued getting "`Forbidden - <p>You are not allowed to access this!</p>`" from anything related to `wiki.debian.org`.
That'd be a shame, and has me considering Artix for any future installs as I used to **LOVE** using `Arch Linux` but it did not support my old Macbook's WiFi driver very well. At some point I'll have to test if that's still the case, but for now distro hopping does not feel needed.
`Arch` has an extensive wiki, probably the best known in the Linux community. It is useful for people who aren;t even on Arch-based distros. Debian's is okay, and has definitely had some helpful articles for me in the past. Devuan is a smaller project than both so I'm not expecting it to try to compete with those.
## First Things First!
Please ensure you are following this guide from an updated system. Installing large amounts of packages on an outdated system can cause system instability.
```console
# apt update && apt upgrade
```
## Swapping Desktop Environments
[[TBD The first thing needed is to drop `GNOME`, so its replacement will need installed.]]
### Cinnamon
After testing a few DE's, I ended up choosing Cinnamon to be my "polished" choice while I work on getting DWM to support things like volume and brightness control keys. It handles the trackpad gestures I'm used to and "just works" without being too bloated.
I also chose to go with `lightdm` over `sddm` for simplicity plus I'm familiar with it. `sddm` seemed a little too fancy and did not have an aestetic I liked in the default configuration. I just want to log on to my system and be productive, not spend too much extra time beautifying it.
```console
# apt install task-cinnamon-display lightdm
```
### LXQt
Initially I thought to go with `LXQt` since it's a full-fledged DE with very minimal system requirements. Sounds great for battery life! Unfortunately it did not support basic trackpad gestures like two fingers to double click, special keys for brightness / volume, and felt a bit lacking in keyboard shortcuts like Super to open the Start Menu.
I'd rather get my DWM working than have another DE which I need to learn and configure. I was more looking for something simple that didn't need any additional setup out of the box. It didn't seem bad, otherwise. Just more work than I was looking for.
- {{% external-link "Source for this section : linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-lxqt-on-debian-linux" "https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-lxqt-on-debian-linux/" %}}
#### Full Experience
I went with the full desktop task since this was my first introduction to the DE and I wanted the full experience. Even with all its bloat, it still comes **nowhere near** the size of `GNOME`.
```console
# apt install task-lxqt-desktop
```
#### Lean Experience
For a leaner approach which may not provide as full of an experience, the metapackage `lxqt` can be installed on its own.
```console
# apt install lxqt sddm
```
### Switch DM's
The desktop manager (DM) is what allows you to log in to a desktop environment (DE). By default `GNOME` ships with its own, `gdm`, and we're going to switch to `sddm`.
If `apt` did not ask you to switch from `gdm` to `sddm`, you'll need to run the command below.
```console
sudo dpkg-reconfigure sddm
```
## Notes on other DE's
I'll likely be installing a few other DE's as well, but just needed something as a stepping stone and LXQt fir that well. Below are a few other ideas of what you could try.
**KDE**
While researching alternatives DE's I was shocked to read that `KDE` is actually smaller and more efficient now than `GNOME`. Back it the day `KDE` was an extreme hog, I avoided it as it seemed to be tracking how inefficiently *Microsoft* did their *Windows* DE. Cool to hear they've improved!!
**Other Popular Choices**
`Cinnamon` also seems to be a cool choice, and was my runner up (guide bekow). I've never much liked `XFCE`, something about the menu and settings layout has always seemed unintuitive to me. `MATE` is okay but is based on an old version of `GNOME` and I'm not a fan as it always felt like it took up too much screen real estate.
- {{% external-link "Install Cinannmon on Debian : linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-cinnamon-desktop-environment-on-debian-linux" "https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-cinnamon-desktop-environment-on-debian-linux/" %}}
Here's a link as well to a list of a lot of popular desktop environments. I am not recommending Fedora -- they're a decent OS but they will and always will support `systemd` since *Red Hat* is very much into the enterprise world.
- {{% external-link "Examples of other DE's : fedoraproject.org/spins" "https://fedoraproject.org/spins/" %}}
**Tiling WM's**
Tiling window managers are really fun if you haven't given them a chance. I've used `i3` and liked it, but ended up going to `DWM` for one reason or another. Maybe just because of how tiny the system is and how easy it is to configure. I've heard really great things about `openbox` too!
## Init System - OpenRC
[[TBD]]
- {{% external-link "Debian Wiki - Init : wiki.debian.org/Init#Changing_the_init_system_-_on_a_running_system" "https://wiki.debian.org/Init#Changing_the_init_system_-_on_a_running_system" %}}
- {{% external-link "Debian Wiki - OpenRC : wiki.debian.org/OpenRC" "https://wiki.debian.org/OpenRC" %}}
- {{% external-link "Devuan Wiki - Migrating From Debian Trixie : devuan.org/os/documentation/install-guides/excalibur/trixie-to-excalibur.html" "https://www.devuan.org/os/documentation/install-guides/excalibur/trixie-to-excalibur.html" %}}
## Package Repos - Devuan
To ensure compatibility with a systemd-free setup, I opted to migrate from Debian Trixie to Devuan Excalibur.
[]()
## Remove `systemd` Junk
```console
# apt purge task-gnome-desktop gnome gnome-shell gnome-extras
# apt purge systemd
# apt autoremove --purge
```
---
[blog.hyperling.com/farewell-debian](/farewell-debian)
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- /TBD
- /posts/videos/20260630-dns-short
- /dns-short
---
I quickly discuss how to set up a private DNS server as well as why it may be helpful or important to you.
**Resources**
- {{% external-link Mullvad DNS Servers" "https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls" %}}
- {{% external-link "Mullvad DNS Servers" "https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls" %}}
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title: "Lawlessness vs Anarchy"
subtitle: "The Jackalope 'Freedom Festival'"
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-01T18:35:00-07:00
date: 2026-07-01T114:00:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-01T18:35:00-07:00
release: 2025-09-03T12:00:00-07:00
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video_url: "https://odysee.com/$/embed/20250903-HyperVegan-LawlessnessVsAnarchy/970de5cee36b1954a254b8950229506eeb3b8ca1" # Embed link for embedded playback. See: https://embed.tube/embed-code-generator/odysee/
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video_desc: # List of video description paragraphs.
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tags:
- video
- lawless
- freedom
- anarchy
- voluntaryism
- veganism
series:
- freedom # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- videos
aliases:
- /posts/videos/20260701-lawlessness-vs-anarchy
- /posts/videos/20250903-lawlessness-vs-anarchy
- /lawlessness-vs-anarchy
---
Discussing lawlessness and chaos in the context of the Jackalope "Freedom Festival" and why I feel it was not based in Anarchy or Voluntaryism.
I'm looking to meet like minded people who care about being good, moral, sovereign individuals. Please reach out if you're around Arizona!
---
Recorded and edited 2025-09-03.
[blog.hyperling.com/lawlessness-vs-anarchy](/lawlessness-vs-anarchy)
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title: "No Masters No Slaves"
subtitle: "Freedom For All Beings"
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-01T18:35:13-07:00
date: 2026-07-01T18:30:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-01T18:35:13-07:00
release: 2024-05-30T12:00:00-07:00
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tags:
- video
- freedom
- anarchy
- veganism
- animal liberation
- conspiracy
series:
- freedom # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- videos
aliases:
- /posts/videos/20260701-no-masters-no-slaves
- /posts/videos/20240530-no-masters-no-slaves
- /no-masters-no-slaves
---
Deep veganism, as Dr Will Tuttle calls it, recognizes that anarchy is the natural state of being.
___
#### Want more related to this topic?
Dr Will Tuttle, vegan author and lecturer, on COVID and world politics.
[https://rumble.com/v4ufsgn-conversation-with-dr.-will-tuttle.html](https://rumble.com/v4ufsgn-conversation-with-dr.-will-tuttle.html)
Christspiracy documentary.
[https://christspiracy.com/](https://christspiracy.com/)
___
Filmed 2024-05-25, edited 2024-05-30.
[blog.hyperling.com/no-masters-no-slaves](/no-masters-no-slaves)
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title: "Saliva vs Ant Bite"
subtitle: ""
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-02T11:29:55-07:00
date: 2026-07-02T12:00:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-02T11:29:55-07:00
#release: 2026-07-02T11:29:55-07:00
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tags:
- video
- ant
- bite
- saliva
- health
- freedom
series:
- health # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- videos
aliases:
- /posts/videos/20260702-saliva-vs-and-bite
- /saliva-vs-and-bite
---
**Saliva For Health - Ant Bite Edition**
After having an ant attack my foot I tried using saliva and had more good results.
---
Recorded and edited 2026-07-01.
[blog.hyperling.com/saliva-vs-and-bite](/saliva-vs-and-bite)
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title: "F-Droid Repository"
subtitle: ""
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-07T20:07:01-07:00
date: 2026-07-07T20:00:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-07T20:07:01-07:00
release: 2026-07-09T05:55:00-07:00
toc: false
video: true # Auto-generates a video post.
video_page: "https://odysee.com/@HyperVegan:2/20260707-HyperVegan-FDroidRepo:a" # Page link to platform video page.
video_url: "https://odysee.com/$/embed/20260707-HyperVegan-FDroidRepo/a76261ce3d9493472d3f205826cfa669405ab474" # Embed link for embedded playback. See: https://embed.tube/embed-code-generator/odysee/
video_desc: # List of video description paragraphs.
-
tags:
- video
- F-Droid
- android
- open source
- fdroid
- software
series:
- tech # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- videos
aliases:
- /posts/videos/20260707-fdroid
- /posts/videos/fdroid
- /fdroid
---
**Private F-Droid Repository**
I set up an F-Droid repository to make it easier to use my apps!
- [fdroid.Hyperling.com](https://fdroid.hyperling.com)
If you use Obtainium, which I prefer, you'll want to go here:
- [Hyperling.com/app#obtainium](https://hyperling.com/apps#obtainium)
## Timestamps
00:00 **Introduction**
00:05 F-Droid Repo Details
00:21 Difference to F-Droid
00:52 Obtainium Configuration
01:23 Recent App Updates
01:46 Upcoming Updates
02:15 Recent Enhancements (Infinite Timer, Carb Up)
03:06 **App Descriptions**
03:08 App - TicTacToe
03:18 My apps do not access the Internet!
03:28 App - Hyper Games
04:17 Games are not my focus.
04:36 App - Infinite Timer
04:58 App - Carb Up! Helper
06:17 App - The 45 Minute Rule
07:18 App - Recurring Expense Tracker
08:45 **Conclusion**
09:10 Farewell
09:18 :)
## Free eBooks
- [My Health Protocol](https://hyperling.com/health)
- [Voluntary Sovereignty](https://hyperling.com/freedom)
## Other Resources
- [Donations & Support](https://hyperling.com/donate)
---
Recorded and edited 2026-07-07.
[blog.hyperling.com/fdroid](/fdroid)
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title: "Free Vehicle Maintenance"
subtitle: "Courtesy Checks"
feathericon: ""
author: HyperVegan
#started: 2026-07-08T10:35:54-07:00
date: 2026-07-08T10:30:00-07:00
#lastmod: 2026-07-08T10:35:54-07:00
release: 2026-07-11T00:00:00-07:00
toc: false
video: true # Auto-generates a video post.
video_page: "https://odysee.com/@HyperVegan:2/20260708-HyperVegan-VehicleMaintenance:6" # Page link to platform video page.
video_url: "https://odysee.com/$/embed/20260708-HyperVegan-VehicleMaintenance/6bf79f6933a303b78d4c10378f1132ef0eea6ddd" # Embed link for embedded playback. See: https://embed.tube/embed-code-generator/odysee/
video_desc: # List of video description paragraphs.
-
tags:
- video
- vehicle
- maintenance
- courtesy
- complimentary
- vanlife
series:
- responsibility # tech tuesday, freestyle friday, supplementary sunday
categories:
- videos
aliases:
- /posts/videos/20260708-courtesy-checks
- /courtesy-checks
---
Turns out there are plenty of places to go for free inspections, top-offs, and sometimes even repairs!
**Timestamps**
00:00 Introduction
00:32 1. Tire Care
01:16 2. Fluid Care
02:49 3. Brake Care
03:27 4. Auto Part Store Services
05:00 5. Prevention
07:46 Conclusion
---
Recorded and edited 2026-07-08.
[blog.hyperling.com/courtesy-checks](/courtesy-checks)