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Almost always digital on my tablet or phone these days (I have a Kindle too but just can’t get used to the display), but I’ll buy physical copies to keep and/or give away if I really like them.

Never knew my mutant blue switch keeb would come in handy one day. I’ve lubed the blue switches and added foam and tapes so now it sounds like a clicky-thocky blue-brown switches keeb.

Reddit still holds a ton of valuable info in niche topics which will take Lemmy years to build, and that’s only if the niche communities here ever see the light of day. I’ve deleted most of the useless content I have there, but the more helpful ones I’ll leave for the sake of others like me who still visit occasionally for answers you can’t get anywhere else.

Well, the crackdown has definitely scared the market and wiped out more than $1 trillion worth of stock value. It’s a fascinating case study of the fusion between communism and capitalism, as well as the convergence of centralized control and economic liberalism.

I don’t know if that’s really a good thing, but they have done quite a few decent things like cracking down on the rich for tax evasion (and using the billions “donated” by big corps to provide aid to the lower SES population), and the famous for grooming and sexual assaults. I’m no fan of an authoritarian regime, but there aren’t many places in this world where the rich and famous suffer the consequences of fucking around.

It’s the App Tracking Protection function in Duckduckgo’s browser.

Ahhh ok thanks for that! I was looking in the wrong place all along. Wonder why dev didn’t just place this option in or at least next to Sync Ultra. I’ll probably hold out till I see what Boost has to offer first.

Where do I find the $20 option? That’s all I see on the android app.

This, in the span of 30mins or less. It’s a major turnoff. I’ve considered getting the lifetime ad-free version but I’m not paying USD170 just for an app. Got to give credit where credit’s due though, Sync is hands down the best Lemmy app I’ve used so far.

Hmmm I’ve never used Fen so I’m not sure if it works without premium services, but it sounds like RD isn’t working. Did you check if the files that are showing are from RD? It’s highly unlikely that the latest John Wick only comes in 4K. I recommend trying Stremio + Torrentio + Real Debrid, the UI is just so much better and addons a lot easier to install than Kodi. Also I’m using my old laptop instead of Android boxes. It’s a lot faster plus it circumvents the issue of sharing Netflix with someone not from the same household.

Got me curious so I asked ChatGPT how a good conversation on a date looks like:

Sure! Here’s a conversation that could work well on a date:

Person A: Hi there! It’s great to finally meet you in person. How was your day?

Person B: Hi! I’m so happy to meet you too. My day was good, thanks for asking. How about yours?

Person A: It was pretty good, just a usual day at work. By the way, you look amazing tonight!

Person B: Aw, thank you! You’re looking great too. So, tell me, what are your hobbies or interests?

Person A: I love hiking and being outdoors. It’s so refreshing to explore nature. How about you?

Person B: That sounds wonderful! I enjoy reading and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Oh, and I love to travel too.

Person A: Traveling is such a great way to learn and experience new things. Do you have any favorite destinations?

Person B: Definitely! I loved exploring Japan and experiencing its rich culture. But I also enjoy beach destinations for relaxation. What about you?

Person A: Japan sounds fascinating! I’m a fan of beach destinations too, especially in warm tropical places. So, what do you do for work?

Person B: I work as a graphic designer. It’s a creative job, and I enjoy it. How about you?

Person A: That’s cool! I work in marketing. It’s challenging but rewarding. By the way, what kind of music do you like?

Person B: I enjoy a wide range of music, but lately, I’ve been into indie and alternative. How about you?

Person A: Nice! I’m more into classic rock and a bit of jazz. We should totally go to a concert together sometime.

Person B: That sounds like a fantastic idea! I’d love that. So, do you have any upcoming travel plans or exciting events?

Person A: Not at the moment, but I’m planning a trip to the mountains next month. I can’t wait for the adventure.

Person B: That sounds like a fun trip! Let me know how it goes. Maybe we can share travel stories over our next date?

Person A: I’d love that! I’m really enjoying our time together. You’re such an interesting and engaging person.

Person B: Thank you! I feel the same way. I’m glad we got to meet. Looking forward to more great moments together.

The conversation revolves around getting to know each other’s interests, hobbies, and preferences while maintaining a positive and engaged atmosphere. It’s important to be genuinely interested in each other and to share experiences and stories that can create a connection. Remember to be yourself and enjoy the moment!

I just got the dock for it, I am a little concerned I’ll notice any performance issues more when hooked up to a large screen.

I’ve been using it predominantly docked and the performance is quite decent. A few tips:

• You can use the streaming function if you have a decent PC.
• Set device resolution to the resolution you want the game to be playing in. E.g. 1080p or 4k, then set the native in game resolution to something lower. Next, set your scaling filter to FSR instead of Linear. This will scale up the in game resolution to device resolution without sacrificing the internal memory and heating up the hardware.
• Make sure you set your TV to game mode to reduce input lag for controllers.

Aussie here. They have the right to go through all your devices if they suspect you of smuggling or working or wanting to work illegally in Australia. They will read through all your private messages and have them translated if not in English. Even then I’ve never heard of airport security giving a rat’s ass about pirated stuff.

I don’t understand why they’d do another round of place at a time like this. Like wtf did they think would happen?

Ngl, after using netflix for so many years, the withdrawal symptoms for my partner (and admittedly myself too) was real when we first got cut off from the family account, but I was adamant on not signing up for a separate account. Turns out you can get around it by using Netflix on PC (and mobile) instead, so hooking up my old laptop to the TV was what we did. I ended up setting up Stremio and Kodi on the PC too and now find ourselves hardly using Netflix anymore.

Gotcha. It’s not compulsory anyway.

Which VPN were you using if you don’t mind me asking? A free one or one that throttles or blocks torrenting may explain the horrible speed.

The boom will come before the bust.

Steam Deck is the first taste I get of Linux. I’ve always had this fear of not being able to fully utilize a Linux OS due to my lack of skills in coding, but I find myself looking into it more ever since I got a Steam Deck. It may just be the right excuse I need to git gud in coding.

I hate to see the content we created help fund the pockets of spez and his fellow crooks, but at the same time I’d also hate to see tonnes of possibly the most valuable information on the internet going down the drain. I’ll be happier to see Lemmy get to the point where people can say “there’s a community for everything” more than seeing the collapse of Reddit.