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8 votes
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Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth makes peace with Ubuntu Linux community
11 votes -
Is the University of Edinburgh right to rename its David Hume Tower?
9 votes -
Politics is an American industry
5 votes -
White House abandoned plan to send 650 million face masks across the US in April
15 votes -
Whale meat has seen an increase in sales this year in Norway – according to local whalers, demand has outstripped supply for the first time in half a decade
10 votes -
Why do computers running Windows get progressively slower over time?
I promise this is a genuine question and not a Windows hit piece. Every Windows computer I've ever had has slowly gotten laggier over time until my impatience has forced me to reinstall the OS to...
I promise this is a genuine question and not a Windows hit piece.
Every Windows computer I've ever had has slowly gotten laggier over time until my impatience has forced me to reinstall the OS to get the speed boost that comes with a fresh copy. In the schools I've worked in, computer labs and carts full of Windows machines have slowly sunsetted, becoming wholly unusable over time. I think Chromebooks have taken over education in part because they have a snappiness to them that sticks around for a long time, unlike the decay demonstrated by Windows computers.
In my current job, I was issued a Windows computer and a Chromebook at the same time, when I was hired. The Chromebook is still chugging along just fine, but the once fresh and quick Windows computer is now ramping down. I know it's not because of startup or background programs latching on over time because I don't have admin rights and thus can't install anything! I'm not a power user either. I really only ever run a browser with minimal tabs, along with the very occasional instance of office software and/or PDF reader. That's it. And what used to be instant and quick is now like... trudging... through... sludge...
Is there some fundamental design flaw in Windows? Am I finding a pattern where none exists? Do I not have enough experience with other OSes to know that this is true for them too? I'd love someone's insight on this topic.
26 votes -
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase - September 2020
5 votes -
Why we don't like our underground house
11 votes -
IFTTT Pro
11 votes -
Hubble Space Telescope captures crisp new portrait of Jupiter and its storms
12 votes -
What's new in the Linux kernel
14 votes -
A crash course in CDA Section 230, and a discussion between two lawyers about the EARN IT Act and what it means for free speech and privacy online
5 votes -
What programming/technical projects have you been working on?
This is a recurring post to discuss programming or other technical projects that we've been working on. Tell us about one of your recent projects, either at work or personal projects. What's...
This is a recurring post to discuss programming or other technical projects that we've been working on. Tell us about one of your recent projects, either at work or personal projects. What's interesting about it? Are you having trouble with anything?
6 votes -
Phosphine discovered in Venus' atmosphere, which could be evidence of microbial life
53 votes -
Emily Ratajkowski - Owning my image
26 votes -
Gigapixel AI accidentally added Ryan Gosling’s face to this photo
5 votes -
The warped epistemology of conspiracy theories
6 votes -
Facebook Connect: John Carmack Unscripted Live
4 votes -
Rocket League's free-to-play launch will be September 23, update coming tomorrow that will add cross-platform account linking and more
12 votes -
As Seattle residents have taken measures to keep wildfire smoke out of their homes, they say another problem has emerged: Increased carbon dioxide levels and decreased air flow in their homes
8 votes -
With violent crime on the rise, Minneapolis City Council asks: Where are the police?
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It took decades, but Chuck Feeney, the former billionaire cofounder of Duty Free Shoppers, has finally given all his money away to charity. He has nothing left now - and he couldn’t be happier
12 votes -
AI researchers use heartbeat detection to identify deepfake videos
12 votes -
This electrical transmission tower has a little problem
13 votes -
Wisdom teeth recovery tips?
Hey everyone. Today, i had my wisdom teeth removed (two of them anyway), and I currently sitting here with am ice pack pressed against my face trying to type with one hand. I wad wondering, if any...
Hey everyone. Today, i had my wisdom teeth removed (two of them anyway), and I currently sitting here with am ice pack pressed against my face trying to type with one hand. I wad wondering, if any Tilderinos with dental experience or who had there teeth removed, have any tips for surviving they next week? I've heard the see one and third day are the worst, is that true?
9 votes -
Skyway Man - Did Ya Know Him (2020)
3 votes -
When you browse Instagram and find former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's passport number
32 votes -
Twenty years of Linux on Big Iron
5 votes -
Oculus’ new Quest 2 VR headset starts at $299 and ships October 13th
12 votes -
Hanlon's razor
6 votes -
ACLU sues Palo Alto over ‘unconstitutional’ restrictions at residents-only park
9 votes -
Web history - Chapter 4: Search
4 votes -
Rewriting the technical interview
8 votes -
How to recognize the warning signs of a project crisis
7 votes -
What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them?
What have you been playing lately? Discussion about video games and board games are both welcome. Please don't just make a list of titles, give some thoughts about the game(s) as well.
22 votes -
Has anyone in an online discussion/argument ever actually changed your opinion about something?
I don't mean an issue where you're maybe ambivalent or undecided beforehand, or if you've willingly made an /r/changemyview type of post. I mean an instance where you already have your own stance...
I don't mean an issue where you're maybe ambivalent or undecided beforehand, or if you've willingly made an /r/changemyview type of post. I mean an instance where you already have your own stance and come face-to-face with an opposite, more convincing and/or more factual viewpoint that compels you to change your perspective.
I'd like to think I'm more open-minded than the norm, and I can't recall it ever happening to me... which is not to say it's definitely never happened, but you'd think it'd have made an impact worth remembering. And frankly, if it actually has never happened, well, what's the freaking point of discussing anything?
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Remembering my father
11 votes -
Fitness Weekly Discussion
What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started...
What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started a new diet or have a new recipe you want to share? Anything else health and wellness related?
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Ask Tildes: I'm looking for (FOSS? Self-hosted?) photo manager software
Specifically, I've got a big honkin' pile of photos stored on an online storage space, and I want some kind of software that lets me share links to a pic, or a group of pics, or a folder, etc ......
Specifically, I've got a big honkin' pile of photos stored on an online storage space, and I want some kind of software that lets me share links to a pic, or a group of pics, or a folder, etc ...
... and here's the crux ... without making extra copies of the pics ... just has renamed, custom-permissioned links to the original pic(s).
In database terms, I want something that gives me Views of my photo collection.
I run my own Nextcloud instance, which is close. It has very nice, very granular photo management and sharing capabilities ... but as far as I can tell, whenever I share a pic with someone, it actually makes another copy of it for the shared instance. If I share the photo 5 times w/5 different people/groups, then suddenly, I have 6 copies of the pic.
Any recommendations?
8 votes -
Tips for those who work with teams in different countries and companies
4 votes -
What factors have made Germany relatively successful in managing the coronavirus crisis?
4 votes -
Anders Behring Breivik now wants to be released on probation – he is also planning a new lawsuit against the state for violating his human rights
9 votes -
Euronews travelled to Iceland to see how researchers are hunting down viruses – and exploring their potential uses as part of a project called Virus-X
4 votes -
Apple unveils new iPad and Apple Watch models; a new Fitness+ service; and Apple One, which bundles its key services for one monthly price
16 votes -
History of graphic design at US Open tennis tournament
8 votes -
What's wrong with social science and how to fix it: Reflections after reading 2578 papers
22 votes -
On the rudeness of mobs
4 votes -
Which Parsing Approach?
6 votes -
The country’s most important climate election is happening in Texas
8 votes