diff --git a/home/home.nix b/home/home.nix
index b3921f4..d90ced6 100644
--- a/home/home.nix
+++ b/home/home.nix
@@ -16,5 +16,8 @@
     # dont install packages here, just use normal nixpkgs
   ];
 
+  # i hate the error home manager error message
+  home.backupFileExtension = ".backup";
+
   home.stateVersion = config.system.stateVersion;
 }