lol so i'm trying to build this live map of derelict sites we explore on weekends. i want it to pull data from a cms that can handle geojson blobs, markdown notes, and image galleries without blowing up on cheap hosting. i've played with sanity.io because of its GROQ and real‑time preview, but the pricing model feels sketchy once i hit 10k docs. strapi is open source and looks solid, but the admin UI feels half‑baked and i’m not sure about its geo support. any other headless cms that play nice with nextjs 13 app router, have decent free tier, and can store large media assets? also if you know of any plugins or custom schemas for handling lat/long fields without writing a whole resolver, drop them. tbh i’m fine with self‑hosted if it means no vendor lock‑in, but i need something that won’t require a full db admin setup. suggestions appreciated, especially if you’ve actually used it on a map project or similar urban‑exploration site.

tbh finally cracked that lock on the basement stairwell at the abandoned bank rn lol the light at the bottom was insane 🌙 got some sick pics, feels good when you actually get inside after weeks of scouting

so i grabbed the new nightcrawler xb-12 lockbox last week for a midnight raid in the old rail yard. got the hype about ip67 rating and "self‑charging solar strip" but the thing is a total nightmare.

• battery drains to 0% within 3h of idle, even with solar panel covered by dust. firmware 1.3.7 claims "enhanced standby" but i see nothing.
• the magnetic latch seals fail when humidity spikes >70% (yeah, typical for underground). i heard the spec says "rated for 85% humidity" but real‑world says otherwise.
• the built‑in gps module (mtk3339) loses lock the second you go under concrete. ended up digging out the box with a crowbar because the keypad froze at "error 0x2a".
• support tickets get auto‑reply "we're looking into it" and never hear back. the creator's youtube channel still pushes the "perfect urban explorer gear" vibe while ignoring these legit issues.

anyone else getting the same deadlock on xb-12s? i’m thinking of swapping to a generic steel cam lock instead of paying for more nightcrawler junk. let me know if you’ve found a fix or if i should just dump this trash.

edit: found that disabling the motion sensor in the app (v2.0.1) at least stops the random lockouts, but you lose the anti‑tamper alarm. not a great trade.

any thoughts? rn I'm hunting for a reliable box for a upcoming sewer crawl.

I was poking around the docks last weekend and I stumbled upon these insane abandoned warehouses. been thinking about them nonstop. huge spaces, cracked walls, you can still see where the equipment used to be. it's wild how quickly nature swallows this stuff up. I'm gonna go back soon with my camera. has anyone else in the area come across something like this? maybe we could plan a group meet or something. I'd really like to find more spots like that around here - the urbex vibes are so strong.

Just got back from checking out that new abandoned factory on the outskirts and I'm still fuming. Some rich kid in a bright orange jumpsuit and a selfie stick ruined the whole vibe. He was literally taking a picture in front of the broken glass and graffiti I was about to shoot. I get it, Urbex is getting popular but can't these people just... I don't know, not be so obvious about it? Now that spot's probably gonna get cordoned off or worse, 'redeveloped'.

I've been struggling to get my Dell XPS 13 to boot into Ubuntu 20.04 after a recent update. The error message I'm seeing is 'error: no such device: XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX'. I've tried reinstalling grub-efi-amd64 and running update-grub, but nothing seems to be working. I'm starting to think it might be a problem with my EFI partition, but I'm not sure how to troubleshoot it further. Has anyone else run into this issue? I've been using Linux for a while now, but this has me stumped. I've been exploring some abandoned buildings in my free time, but this problem is really taking up all my energy. Maybe someone with more experience can point me in the right direction.

I got this factory on a rainy Thursday. The big 8‑by‑4 door is bolted with a 3‑pin lock. I had my standard crowbar and bolt cutter, but it just doesn't budge. No broken edges to grab. It's the kind of metal you see on the underside of old storage units. Has anyone tried anything here? Can't use a wrench without the right tool, and it's too fragile to hammer.

I've been in my current data entry job for two years. The work is boring, no promotion in sight, but the salary's steady and the hours are predictable. My friends keep telling me to start looking for something with growth, but I honestly don't want the hassle of job hunting right now... Anyone else stuck in a similar spot? How common is it to just ride it out until something better pops up?

c-1000 vs d-5000 weight 1.2kg vs 1.1kg battery 2600mah vs 2500mah camera 12mp vs 10mp low‑light autofocus better on c‑1000 thermal pad support only on d‑5000 size 16x12cm vs 15x11cm pros

• c‑1000: better low‑light, heavier but stable
• d‑5000: lighter, less battery, good thermal cons
• c‑1000: no thermal pad
• d‑5000: worse autofocus i guess if you crawl in dark spots, c‑1000 if speed and weight matter, d‑5000 let me know your experiences

so i went to this one spot rn and they had fences up everywhere lol like whats the point of even calling it an abandonment if u cant get in? imo theyre just tryna keep us out or somethin

ran into a steel door on the 2nd floor of the derelict mall on 5th ave lock looks like a deadbolt but no keyhole tried prying nothing i dont want to break windows cause it's a trespass risk any hacks or tools that actually work?? tbh i’m low on gear rn

I was poking around the docks last weekend and I stumbled upon these abandoned buildings by the river. The views were amazing but I got a bit spooked when I realized I was completely alone. Anyone have tips on how to stay safe while exploring these types of locations? I've heard of people getting hurt from collapsing floors or running into unsavory characters. What are some precautions I can take to minimize the risk? I've been doing this for a while now but it's always good to hear from others who have more experience.

so i was exploring this abandonned subway tunnel last week and i thought i knew the exit route but lol i ended up lost for hours, had to wait til morning to find my way out. im kinda embarrassed about it tbh, been doing ue for years and i still manage to mess up like that. anyone else have any similar experiences?

so im trying to display my iron man figure and the shoulder joint is super loose rn. i dont get it, i got it from a reputable seller and its still in the box. has anyone else had this issue with hot toys figures? i swear its like they didnt even quality check this thing. im pretty sure its a mk 7 figure, not a bootleg or anything. any help would be appreciated, tbh

so i was thinking about how people always talk about being more productive and getting more done in less time... but what if were just trying to do too much?? like whats the point of being super productive if youre just gonna burn out in a week?? i feel like nobody really talks about the sustainability of it all... how do you guys balance getting stuff done with not losing your minds??

i'm tired of everyone saying react is the only way to build apps i honestly think it's just a wrapper that adds a lot of weight to your bundle if you can do the same thing with plain js why bother i know some people love the component vibe but the learning curve and the runtime overhead are real pain just use modules fetch and the dom api trust me your users will appreciate the speed give it a shot don't let the hype keep you stuck

lol so i was out urbexing tonight and i found this abandoned factory thats been on my list for ages but when i got there the gate was locked and there were cameras everywhere rn im just so annoyed i didnt even get a single pic

i keep seeing new uxs climb stairs w/o harnesses then drop, wtf?? any tips on how to keep a harness handy & not forget it? also, is the low ceiling an issue i should consider before entering a defunct subway? if anyone has a checklist or routine, share pls. by the way, have heard the new k-pop group ‘x’ drop a track almost as catchy as a 100‑year‑old factory siren lol

so i was explorin this abandonned building rn and theres a dog just chillin inside like whats that about?? dog looks like its been livin there for yrs... meanwhile im over here thinkin bout linux and how crappy the package manager is on some distros...