I've used LIRC in the past. Takes a bit of setup, but it works well once you get it going.
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EndeavourOS or raw Arch would both fit that bill, you don't need to run updates every day just because they're available. Manjaro delays packages to "increase stability", but that's what causes it to break.
Until then, a Raspberry Pi or SFF PC will do the job just fine. They even work with remotes if you get an IR receiver for them.
If you haven't yet, try Finamp. It handles music a lot better than the normal Jellyfin client.
That said, I just run Navidrome alongside for music. Only takes a few minutes to set up, and it's pretty lightweight.
The devs have stated otherwise. The project was originally announced on an Arch Linux forum, so they included a nod in the name.
It isn't recommended, but dpkg will install it if you really want to. You just need to handle dependencies manually.
But it's a pretty rare issue. If something isn't available in the official repo, AUR probably has it.
Same here. But on the bright side, at least data hoarding doesn't take up a ton of physical space.
Caller (Phone) has a package available on their github you can grab now, and f-droid should recognize the install once it hits the repos. They're releasing pretty quickly, all things considered.
I feel that in my soul. I've got ADHD and bipolar disorder, sometimes they align in absolutely awful ways. Experiencing hyperfocus and mania at the same time is a special level of hell.
To add to this, Fossify just released their phone app. It hasn't hit the repos yet, but it's on their github.
I'm pretty sure I spent more time playing Ghent than the actual game. And I'm still upset that the standalone version sucked.
I've been happy with Lenovo Thinkcentre Tinys. $40-100 on ebay depending on the specs you need, and surprisingly easy to upgrade if you want. I run a few of them for various home server things (backed up by a NAS box).