Definitely all search engines are getting worse. They all use one algorithm or another to find results, and advertisers are quick to obtain that algorithm and exploit it.

Why would I want to do the extra work when there are other options available that just don’t store the notes in a db?

Database storage for notes is a non-starter for me.

You can get used Yokogawa AXF water meters pretty cheap on eBay. They’ll put out a 4-20mA signal and as long as you get the right version for your local power you can just wire a cord to it and plug it into the wall. Only measure flow and I think temperature though.

I’ve always just used Mediainfo.

+1 for Navidrome and any *sonic client. Been using this setup with Wireguard for years.

unzips

Oh, you said decks…

I also use Navidrome and Symphonium, along with Wireguard.

ffmpeg -i file.opus file.mp3

To be fair, there are about 20 versions of Firefox too. It’s just that most of them aren’t there to Hoover up ad revenue.