Pistos's recent activity
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Comment on Generative AI for Krita in ~tech
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Comment on Open-source self-hosted Google photos alternative in ~tech
Pistos Link ParentNextcloud's core offering of cloud file storage and sharing can also be a more general-purpose application for OP (beyond photos alone).Nextcloud's core offering of cloud file storage and sharing can also be a more general-purpose application for OP (beyond photos alone).
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Comment on California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices in ~finance
Pistos Link ParentClearly, their next move should have been to create a Fifth-Pounder. Even better profit, too.Clearly, their next move should have been to create a Fifth-Pounder. Even better profit, too.
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Comment on Recommendations for leakproof, TSA-approved (100ml / 3.4oz) toiletry bottles in ~travel
Pistos LinkI travel a fair bit, and never really had an issue with this. Maybe you can just keep using the cheap little bottles, but get a cheap little container for them, such as a plastic pencil case? I...I travel a fair bit, and never really had an issue with this. Maybe you can just keep using the cheap little bottles, but get a cheap little container for them, such as a plastic pencil case? I usually keep leak-possible things in one or more resealable ("zippable") plastic bags.
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Comment on Some observations about some of the conversations here in ~tildes
Pistos Link ParentWell, one can also post to contribute something helpful or informative, or answer questions.So the net effect is that you end up posting your disagreements in order to have anything to say at all.
Well, one can also post to contribute something helpful or informative, or answer questions.
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Comment on Please recommend me an anime to watch? in ~anime
Pistos LinkA couple great sports animes: Haikyu Diamond no Ace (Ace of the Diamond)A couple great sports animes:
- Haikyu
- Diamond no Ace (Ace of the Diamond)
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Comment on Opinions or experiences on Corsair build kits in ~comp
Pistos LinkI'm no expert, but I've purchased a couple desktop PCs in the last 4 years. In both cases, I went to a part-compatibility site (like https://pcpartpicker.com/ ), and started with one of their...I'm no expert, but I've purchased a couple desktop PCs in the last 4 years. In both cases, I went to a part-compatibility site (like https://pcpartpicker.com/ ), and started with one of their suggested builds, and then began customizing based on the needs of the user (RAM amount, disk size, etc.). Paired that with a [trusted] online vendor which will do assembly for you for a reasonable fee, and iterate a bit between both sites to get around part unavailability. I (and the users) have been satisfied with this process.
They key with a site like pcpartpicker is that I can have peace of mind that my noobness isn't going to mismatch parts that won't work together.
As to your original topic, I don't see why I'd need to go to some specific brand vendor like Corsair to do this.
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Comment on Best news sources and blogs to keep you informed about IT and Software Development in ~comp
Pistos LinkTildes and https://lobste.rs/ are enough for me. I just don't want to spend too much time reading interesting things (because it's essentially an infinite supply, and therefore risks being a huge...Tildes and https://lobste.rs/ are enough for me. I just don't want to spend too much time reading interesting things (because it's essentially an infinite supply, and therefore risks being a huge time sink, especially factoring in reading comment trees).
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Comment on Ontario family doctor says new AI notetaking saved her job in ~health
Pistos LinkSounds good to me, but key is ensuring that privacy is respected, data security maintained, and that there's informed consent.Sounds good to me, but key is ensuring that privacy is respected, data security maintained, and that there's informed consent.
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Wild Orangutan observed using first aid on a wound
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Comment on London Drugs closes stores until further notice due to cyberattack in ~news
Pistos LinkPrecious little technical detail in the article (at the time of this writing). I'm curious to learn more as the story unfolds.Precious little technical detail in the article (at the time of this writing). I'm curious to learn more as the story unfolds.
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Comment on Help me ditch Chrome's password manager! in ~tech
Pistos Link ParentI think people that use this system understand this and are accepting the risk tradeoff. One benefit of memorizing a password is that you can use it from another device or interface where your...if any company at any password tier has a security problem, then that entire tier is insecure
I think people that use this system understand this and are accepting the risk tradeoff. One benefit of memorizing a password is that you can use it from another device or interface where your password manager is not available.
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Comment on Help me ditch Chrome's password manager! in ~tech
Pistos LinkI use Firefox, and its built-in password manager ticks your boxes, I believe. I couldn't tell from your post if you were implying that you're not ready to change browsers yet. Maybe consider using...I use Firefox, and its built-in password manager ticks your boxes, I believe. I couldn't tell from your post if you were implying that you're not ready to change browsers yet. Maybe consider using Firefox only for the password-protected sites, and Chrome still for the rest of the Internet?
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Comment on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II -- coming 2024 in ~games
Pistos (edited )Link ParentIf you search around the Internet you'll see plenty of people admiring or making fun of the authenticity of the locations. Side by side comparisons (in game and real life), stuff like that....If you search around the Internet you'll see plenty of people admiring or making fun of the authenticity of the locations. Side by side comparisons (in game and real life), stuff like that. (Example: https://youtu.be/-u9khmaIa6M, and follow up https://youtu.be/yDYqv6W1t0g )
There are fun comments on Google Maps for the areas, like people quoting from the game ("Hey, Henry's come to see us!"), and local (modern) businesses replying with stuff like "we welcome KCD fans".
KCD1 won Best Czech Game of the Decade ( https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kcd+czech+game+of+the+decade&ia=web )
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Comment on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II -- coming 2024 in ~games
Pistos Link ParentI know what you mean. I still mostly liked the combat system. If anything, they could make it harder by not letting you cheese the AI with the same stuff.I know what you mean. I still mostly liked the combat system. If anything, they could make it harder by not letting you cheese the AI with the same stuff.
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Comment on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II -- coming 2024 in ~games
Pistos (edited )LinkKCD1 is my favourite game of all time (and that's a lot of a time). I always thought that KCD2 would never come, because KCD1 looked like it overspent its budget (both time and money), and they...KCD1 is my favourite game of all time (and that's a lot of a time). I always thought that KCD2 would never come, because KCD1 looked like it overspent its budget (both time and money), and they would never want to "waste" like that again. I was stunned to see this Steam announcement. If any game is a "shut up and take my money", this would be it.
I've been burned before by a prepurchase (Battefield One), but I think this one won't disappoint. The trailer really hypes me up. Even if it turns out to be a dud (which I highly doubt), I would be happy to have given more support to the dev team retroactively for KCD1.
I guess it makes sense for me to share the link for KCD1, too, since you'll likely want to finish that first before going to KCD2, because the story seems to be a direct continuation. https://store.steampowered.com/app/379430/Kingdom_Come_Deliverance/
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II -- coming 2024
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Comment on FUTO is a Voice Input app for Android that respects user privacy in ~tech
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Comment on Can noise canceling headphones be effective against non continuous noise such as music? in ~tech
Pistos LinkCan you not file a complaint with the appropriate authorities (landlord, local law enforcement)? Anonymously, if you fear retribution.Can you not file a complaint with the appropriate authorities (landlord, local law enforcement)? Anonymously, if you fear retribution.
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Comment on Does something like a charity fund for FOSS exist? If not, do you think it could be a good idea? in ~tech
Pistos LinkLots of projects individually ask for donations via their own choice of third-party provider. The trouble with a unified system is I'm doubtful there could be fair administration that wouldn't be...Lots of projects individually ask for donations via their own choice of third-party provider.
The trouble with a unified system is I'm doubtful there could be fair administration that wouldn't be manipulated or corrupted, because humans.
Personally, I just pick a few of my most valuable software, and donate to those, especially if their dev teams are very small.
I'm no expert (and not an artist), but I turn to GIMP for general photo or image manipulation, and Krita for actual drawing, painting, and visual art. In my mind, they don't compete with each other. The Venn diagram circles have some overlap, and some distinction.