Why Paywalls Suck in Habit-Breaking Apps | Power Up Notes – September 2026

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Welcome back to the September 2026 edition of Power Up Notes! In this episode, I’ll be covering the latest gaming and Linux-related news, why I hate subscriptions in habit-breaking apps, and community highlights from the past month!

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Flow & Fortune: The SilverStream Chronicles 26

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Is my unlucky streak finally over? In this episode of The SilverStream Chronicles, fortune smiles on the farm!

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Day one kicks off with morning chores and a hot pepper delivery to George, followed by a risky push down to level 30 in the mines.

Day two brings a massive melon harvest, a watering can upgrade to copper, and an incredibly lucky find at the Traveling Cart to finish a bundle. To top it off, I end the day back in the mines on a fishing mission. Will the Stonefish finally bite?

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Peaceful Living Ep. 6: Underground Trading Area | Modded Minecraft

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In this episode of Peaceful Living, I establish an underground villager trading area to ensure a consistent emerald supply for crafting and trading. I share tips on keeping villagers comfortable and accessible, along with instructions on breeding more using Easy Villagers and the specific foods utilized for optimal results.

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Introducing the League of Orthodox Christians (LOC)

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Join the League of Orthodox Christians (LOC), a pan-Orthodox community for fellowship, prayer, and theology. Connect on our new Discord server today!

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Flow & Fortune: The SilverStream Chronicles 25

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In this episode of the SilverStream Chronicles, I experience a shift in luck. Day one includes fishing and cooking after a visit to the Community Center and Mines. On day two, after a fun cutscene, the host discovers a museum item, interacts with villagers, and resumes mining activities.

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Peaceful Living Ep. 5: Building a Steady Food Supply – Part 2 | Modded Minecraft

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Peaceful Living Ep. 5: Building a Steady Food Supply - Part 2 | Modded Minecraft

In this episode, I setup chicken farms using Easy Mob Farms! This is the second half to the food supply I started in episode 3.

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