ProtonMail discloses user data leading to arrest in Spain
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Comment on What actually-useful questions should someone ask when hiring a cybersecurity professional? in ~comp
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Six people killed in stabbing attack at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction, offender shot dead by police officer
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Comment on The future of Duck Game in ~games
gco Link ParentThe only cost I could think of for them as someone not knowledgeable in game distribution is refunds. I would imagine that would be negligible compared to income from sales for products as old as...The only cost I could think of for them as someone not knowledgeable in game distribution is refunds. I would imagine that would be negligible compared to income from sales for products as old as these.
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
gco Link ParentIf you're into sci-fi I recommend Elite Dangerous. It is very chill for the most part, if you don't want combat you can go into space trucking/trading or exploration. You can also focus on...If you're into sci-fi I recommend Elite Dangerous. It is very chill for the most part, if you don't want combat you can go into space trucking/trading or exploration. You can also focus on missions which also include moving people.
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Comment on AI IT project management in ~tech
gco Link ParentI've had this exact same experience, but haven't been able to find a good prompt to work reliably. By default I usually get back a few paragraphs of very formal text when I just want something...I've had this exact same experience, but haven't been able to find a good prompt to work reliably. By default I usually get back a few paragraphs of very formal text when I just want something that sounds nice in a couple of sentences. But when it works I feel it takes a weight of my shoulders, there's a bit of anxiety when I send these messages raw as I'm not sure how it will be perceived even though my intent is good.
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Comment on What are some cheaper alternatives to Grammarly that are equally as good? in ~tech
gco Link ParentThis looked very interesting. I tried to find out what data they collect and while initially it looked like it wasn't too much, turns out they capture either URL or domain which is very...This looked very interesting. I tried to find out what data they collect and while initially it looked like it wasn't too much, turns out they capture either URL or domain which is very off-putting to me:
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To improve the quality and availability of our system, we also store the following information:
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Green corridors - How a Colombian city cooled dramatically in just three years
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Comment on Copilot can't stop emitting violent, sexual images, says Microsoft whistleblower in ~tech
gco Link ParentFooocus is a great starting point. You don't have to worry about downloading the right things or whether you have the right dependencies, just download and start prompting. Then you can plug in... -
Comment on Game recommendations, specifically (round 2) in ~games
gco Link ParentI recommend Merchant of the Skies. It's short and simple but I found it interesting, you have a flying ship, then explore among islands in the skies. As the name implies, there's a focus on...I recommend Merchant of the Skies. It's short and simple but I found it interesting, you have a flying ship, then explore among islands in the skies. As the name implies, there's a focus on commerce, acquiring products or buying cheap and then selling high to stores.
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Comment on Game recommendations, specifically (round 2) in ~games
gco Link ParentThere's a great game that hits on most of the points that you mentioned except for the story and narrative part. While there is a story, it's not the strong point of the game. More often than not...There's a great game that hits on most of the points that you mentioned except for the story and narrative part. While there is a story, it's not the strong point of the game. More often than not you're ignoring that and doing your own thing. The game is Horizon's Gate, it's an RPG with exploration, survival, combat (Can be tweaked to your liking but I found the defaults a good challenge), you have your own fleet of ships and crew to manage but there's no base building, while you can do some building in specific spaces these are not quite your base.
I was completely surprised because I wasn't expecting much, but it's one of the best games I've played in a few years (Probably since Subnautica). Another bonus is that there are heaps of mods ready to install through Steam Workshop that add interesting bits to the game, there's even some that seem to add big quests that could satisfy your narrative/story needs.
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Comment on What is the most reliable and affordable form of storage medium to use as a backup drive for your computer? in ~tech
gco Link ParentSeconding Glacier, I have a decent chunk of data there and only pay 11 cents a month for storage. My process is currently very manual though so I will look into duplicity, thanks for the suggestion.Seconding Glacier, I have a decent chunk of data there and only pay 11 cents a month for storage. My process is currently very manual though so I will look into duplicity, thanks for the suggestion.
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Comment on Selling subversion in ~misc
gco Link ParentI recommend you use CleanURLs, I didn't know there was an issue until I read your comment.I recommend you use CleanURLs, I didn't know there was an issue until I read your comment.
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Comment on Has anyone gotten a degree online? in ~life
gco LinkI got my master's degree online and feel a bit ambivalent about it. I had been working in the industry for a few years already so there wasn't heaps of general knowledge I acquired, though I did...I got my master's degree online and feel a bit ambivalent about it. I had been working in the industry for a few years already so there wasn't heaps of general knowledge I acquired, though I did learn some useful stuff on specific niche topics (Nothing that I've used at work but interesting stuff to know).
I don't think I could have done it in person as I was working at the same time, and while it was sometimes challenging to feel that I didn't have much time to myself, I managed to find a good balance in the end.
Not sure I would do something like that again other than if I simply wanted to gain knowledge in an area, because that degree I feel has done nothing for my career. I can tick boxes in forms that ask what my highest level of education is and I tell people I've done it when they ask me, but hasn't helped me get a better job or get paid more. Or at least not directly, I guess some of the discipline I gained from reading technical documentation and balancing workloads has helped me be a better worker.
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Comment on Authorities in Medellín will meet representatives of embassies and popular dating apps this week after five foreigners were found dead in Colombia’s second city in the past seven days in ~news
gco LinkI can add some context here. Medellín has become a good tourist destination as the article mentions. It has warm weather all year round and visitors from first world countries would find that...I can add some context here. Medellín has become a good tourist destination as the article mentions. It has warm weather all year round and visitors from first world countries would find that their money goes a long way there. And it's not just visitors in short stays but digital nomads as well. Even though the official language is Spanish, many young people are at least able to understand English to a degree and there's a small area of the city that seems to be bilingual, this is usually where tourists stay.
Some go with the intention of being sex tourists (Prostitution is not illegal), but as well not many necessarily go with the aim of paying for sex but are young, like to have sex and will nave no trouble finding it there (No judgement here) as Medellín has some renown for having beautiful women. Generally having an accent and some money are enough to get you attention by girls there. Last time I travelled I heard of many stories of tourist being drugged, which sucks, but seemed easy to work around. If you have someone that's too eager to get to your place, that's a red flag. Generally the people there looking for a more genuine connection would be happy to meet for a few dates in public places and if someone flips out when you mention that, then you should avoid them.
It is a beautiful city and I'll be going back later this year.
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Your security program is shit
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Comment on Google's Say What You See - Come up with a prompt to match an already generated image in ~comp
gco LinkFun exercise if you want to improve your prompt writing skills, they even give you tips on how to get it right. Can be frustrating as well, there were a few times I thought I was good but I my...Fun exercise if you want to improve your prompt writing skills, they even give you tips on how to get it right. Can be frustrating as well, there were a few times I thought I was good but I my score was off mark by 1%. Level 5 was the first level I failed all attempts.
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Google's Say What You See - Come up with a prompt to match an already generated image
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Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk
gco LinkA lot of other posters are suggesting getting a new hobby but if you don't want to put the effort, don't mind spending the money and want to be entertained there's plenty of options (Provided you...A lot of other posters are suggesting getting a new hobby but if you don't want to put the effort, don't mind spending the money and want to be entertained there's plenty of options (Provided you live in a city that's busy enough). I suggest you try going to different events even if you're not completely sure, you can be surprised sometimes and enjoy things you maybe thought you wouldn't.
If you enjoy live music then find venues playing, you should be able to find one that caters to your music tastes. If you're not able to decide on something you like, then go and try something new. My recommendation would be to go somewhere a jazz band is playing, or go to a classical music/opera performance (Personally I didn't think I liked opera until I went to one last year).
Similarly there's other types of performances that you could try, a few years ago I went to a burlesque show for the first time and now I'm a big fan. I happened to come across one by pure coincidence and decided to give it a go, now when I look I can see there's so many happening all the time whereas before I had no idea they even existed. These are great because they blend multiple things and if they are not exactly what you want, they could lead you to find what you like, whether it's the dancing, the humour, acrobatics, circus, etc.
A few years ago I was in a similar place as you, mainly spending my free time playing videogames but kind of feeling like I could do something else. It was hard as I'm an introvert because the thought of some of those events can make me feel uncomfortable. Even now usually on the day I feel like I'd rather stay home than go out, but afterwards I always feel like it was worth it. In general I feel don't have enough time or money to do all the events that I want.
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Comment on What do you use to manage your music library? in ~music
gco LinkI have a mixed approach of what others mention here. Regarding music sources, mostly I try to purchase things from Bandcamp, I know there are other places to purchase but haven't tried them yet....I have a mixed approach of what others mention here. Regarding music sources, mostly I try to purchase things from Bandcamp, I know there are other places to purchase but haven't tried them yet. For albums that I can't purchase I either buy the CD and rip it myself or sail the high seas.
I use gonic to stream from my own server where the music is stored.
I don't have a good way to discover music, there's no recommendation engine I've found that works well for me. Usually when I feel like trying something new it will be quite a bit of effort to listen to many things until I find one that's alright. Unfortunately that also comes with the downside of not knowing when artists I like publish new music. At the moment it's a completely manual process that I would love to automate (I've looked into Lidarr before but it didn't quite work for me).
This was going to be my answer, usually I'm more interested in knowing whether someone is able to work through a problem rather than whether they have some specific knowledge (Even though some baseline knowledge would still be required).
A couple of questions that may be worth asking in a pre-screen are "What is the difference between asymmetric and symmetric cryptography?" or "Tell me step by step what is involved in a browser displaying a website". Both sound simple but they tackle concepts with intricacies which are not always intuitive, so are a good indicator of their technical competencies.