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    5. Can anyone recommend a dead simple voice recorder?

      ~tech Ask (recommendations)
      I'm looking for a handheld voice recorder that's as simple to use as possible for my dad. His memory is starting to fail and I'm wondering if this would help ease some tension that that is...

      I'm looking for a handheld voice recorder that's as simple to use as possible for my dad. His memory is starting to fail and I'm wondering if this would help ease some tension that that is causing.

      He has trouble with tech these days so unfortunately using an app on a phone isn't an option. The hurdle of getting the phone out and app open would be too much and that's assuming he remembers to use it and HOW to use it.

      I'm hoping for a device that just has a button that can be pressed or held down for short voice notes. I'm picturing the device being able to be plugged into a computer for saving the audio recordings. It would also be a huge bonus if there is some automatic transcription functionality that makes the notes searchable, though I bet there's software for that that doesn't have to come with or be part of the voice recorder itself.

      I can see lots of cheap options on Amazon but before I just start buying some to try I'm hoping someone here might have some experience in this area.

      I really appreciate any insight anyone is able to give.

      14 votes

    7. What lesser-known alternative would you recommend as a substitute for something more popular?

      ~talk Ask (recommendations)
      Anything goes: foods, software, products, bands, websites, appliances, movies, programming languages, travel destinations, etc. The point of this topic is twofold: To surface some interesting...

      Anything goes: foods, software, products, bands, websites, appliances, movies, programming languages, travel destinations, etc.

      The point of this topic is twofold:

      1. To surface some interesting alternatives that could use more exposure.
      2. To highlight some of the issues with the currently popular option(s).

      Let us know your best “more people should know about this!” swaps, and sell us on why they’re better than the well-known option.

      78 votes

    12. Seeking new wireless router for high bandwidth streaming

      ~tech Ask (recommendations)
      I've not bought a new router since 2010 because I try to physically wire everything in my house so it's pretty much my phone using Wifi. However, I've found great use for my Steam Deck as a...

      I've not bought a new router since 2010 because I try to physically wire everything in my house so it's pretty much my phone using Wifi.
      However, I've found great use for my Steam Deck as a streaming platform on my TV using Moonlight and I'd like to get a new, good router to support it.
      I think the Steam Deck can support Wifi 6, but I'd like a Wifi 7 router if possible so I can future proof the possibility of getting a new wireless VR headset too. Though I'm not 100% sold to the idea if there's good argument to just buy Wifi 6 today.

      Long story short, I'm finding it really hard to choose what router to buy. There's so much "gamer" junk.
      Reviews are all over the place too, site A will give a router a top recommend and site B will list off a huge range of cons.

      Does anyone have any advice? I just want a good, reliable, high throughput router and I can't be bothered with the returns process to try and buy if possible.

      12 votes

    29. Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 - Results

      ~sports.motorsports Ask
      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Overheard in the Cooldown Room:

      Piastri: "That's all the highlights? That's all that happened in that race?

      Norris: "Nothing happened. I didn't think there was one overtake [laughs]."

      Piastri: "For a race that felt like it was pretty flat out, nothing...nothing happened."

      Haha, never change, Oscar. Never change.

      I'm going to bed.

      Next race:

      Bahrain Grand Prix
      Bahrain International Circuit
      Sunday, April 13, 2025

      Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
      Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/retired Pts
      1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 53 1:22:06.983 25
      2 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 53 +1.423s 18
      3 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mercedes 53 +2.129s 15
      4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 53 +16.097s 12
      5 63 George Russell Mercedes 53 +17.362s 10
      6 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 53 +18.671s 8
      7 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 53 +29.182s 6
      8 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 53 +37.134s 4
      9 23 Alexander Albon Williams Mercedes 53 +40.367s 2
      10 87 Oliver Bearman Haas Ferrari 53 +54.529s 1
      11 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 53 +57.333s 0
      12 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT 53 +58.401s 0
      13 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine Renault 53 +62.122s 0
      14 55 Carlos Sainz Williams Mercedes 53 +74.129s 0
      15 7 Jack Doohan Alpine Renault 53 +81.314s 0
      16 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber Ferrari 53 +81.957s 0
      17 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Honda RBPT 53 +82.734s 0
      18 31 Esteban Ocon Haas Ferrari 53 +83.438s 0
      19 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber Ferrari 53 +83.897s 0
      20 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes 52 +1 lap 0

      DOTD: Yuki Tsunoda

      Additional info from Multiviewer.

      Source: F1.com

      12 votes

    31. Tips for attending a protest?

      ~life Ask (advice)
      Hello all, as the title implies, I will be attending my first ever large scale protest(USA based) in person. I’m wondering if people have any advice of what to expect/do and how to stay safe ?...

      Hello all, as the title implies, I will be attending my first ever large scale protest(USA based) in person.

      I’m wondering if people have any advice of what to expect/do and how to stay safe ?

      Thank you !

      PS - was not sure where to post this.

      53 votes

    35. What is the current state of facial recognition or other morphological detections?

      ~tech Ask
      Curious to know if we have a current morphometric based system that can detect with the same accuracy as DNA testing, if two people are related, without a priori knowledge that they are related,...

      Curious to know if we have a current morphometric based system that can detect with the same accuracy as DNA testing, if two people are related, without a priori knowledge that they are related, if that makes sense.

      Meaning, if a system is fed 100 random photos of humans, but is not told "there are definitely related people in here" can it match it as accurately as a DNA test of those same humans' DNA samples?

      context

      I was wondering to myself, "you know, for as dissimilar as our DNA is to our siblings, it's actually quite remarkable that we look so similar." Which lead me to wondering, do we look similar to our siblings, or are our brains so deeply primed to think we look similar to those who are related to us, that we do indeed "look similar," to our brains(or simulations produced by our brains). If that makes sense.

      8 votes

    36. Looking for recommendations for a dumb phone (Canada)

      ~tech Ask (recommendations)
      So I am considering switching to a dumb phone. All I really need it to do is call and text. However, the texting part might be slightly tricky. I am fine learning how to text using a numpad, but...

      So I am considering switching to a dumb phone. All I really need it to do is call and text. However, the texting part might be slightly tricky. I am fine learning how to text using a numpad, but being able to do group chats would be something I would want to keep. Using Google Messages as my texting app even on an older Samsung has worked to get effective group chat functionality, so being able to access the Google Play Store to download it would be beneficial. Other than that, I don't have any other tasks I need to do on my phone. Does anyone have any recommendations?

      A list of requirements:

      • Available in Canada
      • Can handle group chats or can download and install Google Messages
      • Ideally not too expensive
      8 votes

    38. What would your past self say about your current self?

      ~life Ask
      What would your past self(intentionally vague) say about your current self(also intentionally vague)? my own answer My past self would be surprised by the following: I am both less black and white...

      What would your past self(intentionally vague) say about your current self(also intentionally vague)?

      my own answer

      My past self would be surprised by the following:

      I am both less black and white and more black and white thinking than I used to be.
      I no longer put as heavy of an emphasis on Science being the only way to explain things.
      I have chosen to have less reliance on external validation.
      I burned out and hit at least two rock bottoms, and still have not fully recovered from them.
      I am pansexual and have at least grey thoughts about monogamy.
      I am more spiritual.
      I struggle socially (not in making friends, but how much anxiety or exhaustion I have around it)
      I am disabled.
      I can no longer travel or do physical activities that were a large part of my life.
      Experiencing pain that is constant and chronic.
      I would mourn so many things at such young an age.
      My family would become disconnected.
      I would have a much better relationship with my dad, but not my mom.
      I would live in a non-high density or HCOL area.
      I would consider a career outside of lawyer, psychiatrist, or scientist.
      Difficulty reading or learning.
      Commitment issues.
      Losing some of my best friends or other partners.
      I am neurodivergent (though that is only because the terminology did not exist at the time).
      Not being able to solve all problems or get myself out of everything, a drop in self-reliance, see burnout.
      Liking children and desiring to be a mentor or some sort of male au-pair.
      No longer like drinking, but do enjoy cannabis, ketamine, and LSD.

      My past self would not be surprised by:
      Still a perfectionist
      Still argumentative
      Still a clown and silly
      Enjoyment of philosophy and law
      Holding out to not have a car for decades only to be saddled with a lemon.
      Constant boredom and a need to know "why" or learn something new or otherwise seek out novelty and stimulation.
      Don't know what to do in life. Want to be a constant traveler and learner.
      Still hate cars.
      Still have a pretension and elitist problem.
      Struggle with self-love and self-worth, probably self-compassion too.
      Overly generous.
      Overly forgiving.
      Lover of showers and baths.
      Foodie despite hating the word and being anosmic. Becoming anosmic for two years and counting should be on the surprised list.
      I learn best by visual instruction as well as hands on.

      My current self, for the most part, likes itself in a way that I hadn't experienced for a long time. It's like my body took a break for ten years, deciding it hated itself and wanted constant improvement, all the while being its own worst critic and never really cheering it on. My current self is turning away from this mindset, and it feels great to have a more optimistic and self-satisfying life, but I just wish my physical body had not taken such a toll over the last few years.

      Look forward to hearing others' thoughts.

      28 votes

    42. What have you been listening to this week?

      ~music Ask (survey)
      What have you been listening to this week? You don't need to do a 6000 word review if you don't want to, but please write something! If you've just picked up some music, please update on that as...

      What have you been listening to this week? You don't need to do a 6000 word review if you don't want to, but please write something! If you've just picked up some music, please update on that as well, we'd love to see your hauls :)

      Feel free to give recs or discuss anything about each others' listening habits.

      You can make a chart if you use last.fm:

      http://www.tapmusic.net/lastfm/

      Remember that linking directly to your image will update with your future listening, make sure to reupload to somewhere like imgur if you'd like it to remain what you have at the time of posting.

      8 votes