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14 votes
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Christopher Nolan’s next film is an adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey,’ Universal reveals
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Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group for $6.25B
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Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world's third-largest automaker
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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.
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Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024
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🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵
This is our annual holiday game giveaway topic. Spread some goodwill and holiday cheer with others!
Before you participate, please make sure you read the rules below.
Rules
-Gifters
Post your available games, the platform and method of delivery, rules for your giveaways (e.g. first-come first-serve, random draw, etc.), and any additional info or requirements. Feel free to get creative!
-Giftees
Request giveaways. Please make sure you follow the gifter's posted guidelines.
-Guidelines
Anyone can choose to be a gifter, giftee, or both! Giveaway rules are set by individual gifters, but there are handful of guidelines everyone should follow:
- No grey market keys! Only give away games from reputable sources. If you're not sure what this means, please ask.
- Requests for games should be done in this topic, but if the gift is a key, those should be delivered by PMs only. Please don't post keys publicly in this topic, even obfuscated ones.
If you're new to these, check out previous giveaway threads to see how these usually go.
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The science of “ultra-processed” foods is misleading
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Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop
Hello, my friend recently lost their laptop (long story) and has kindly asked me to help them out to find a replacement. I've had success asking here before, so I would be very grateful for any...
Hello, my friend recently lost their laptop (long story) and has kindly asked me to help them out to find a replacement.
I've had success asking here before, so I would be very grateful for any help or direction.
Here are the main criteria, based on what we've discussed.
- Can compile LaTeX.
- Can run Jupyter notebooks, Python, and the like.
- Can play non-AAA games like Binding of Isaac, Balatro, Dofus.
- Can play YouTube videos, and Twitch streams. (Not picky about screen quality.)
- Maximum 13" screen, can be smaller I think?
- As light as possible (a tablet + keyboard combo might be worth it).
- USB port for transferring files (to their institution's ancient printers)
- Ports to connect a mouse, gamepad, etc.
- Bluetooth, wifi, webcam
- Lasts at least four hours on battery (if not gaming)
- Under 1000 euros preferably (willing to make exceptions if you think it is worth it)
Here are the nice-to-haves:
- HDMI slot
- Long-lasting battery
- Nice mic and webcam
- Nice screen quality
- Repairable
Don't care about:
- Stylus
- SD card reader
My friend is mostly used to Windows but I think if I could make a strong case for Ubuntu then they might be open to it if that's relevant.
Thanks for reading!
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How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone?
I find myself very bored at work. I have nothing on my plate to do, and I have exhausted everything I can think of doing on my phone. Browsing Tildes, and a little reddit though I hate Reddit now,...
I find myself very bored at work. I have nothing on my plate to do, and I have exhausted everything I can think of doing on my phone. Browsing Tildes, and a little reddit though I hate Reddit now, making spreadsheets on Google drive for hobbies, catching up on any news, playing a dumb phone game, watching YouTube (though this is much harder and I can only do something audio based when I sneak away to a private corner which I can only do for limited amounts of time), browsing LinkedIn for other jobs/career path.
I'm at a loss for what else to do. I'm at the point where I have many hours in my day with nothing to do, and boss doesn't care I'm on my phone as long as my shit is done, which it is.
Obviously can't do much video watching or actual video game playing or anything requiring audio.
Also phone games have to be vertical so it isn't obvious I'm playing a game if a client walks in. Any suggestions?33 votes -
Tenant unions are coming. US landlords aren't ready.
60 votes -
My doctor emailed me back - Abigail Thorn
8 votes -
(PDF) Living happily ever after? The hidden health risks of Disney princesses.
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What have you been listening to this week?
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.
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Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly
Server host: tildes.nore.gg (Running Java 1.21.1) Dynmap: https://tildes.nore.gg Playtime Tracker: https://tildes.nore.gg/playtimes.html Tildes website extension (shows online status & location):...
Server host:
tildes.nore.gg
(Running Java 1.21.1)
Dynmap: https://tildes.nore.gg
Playtime Tracker: https://tildes.nore.gg/playtimes.html
Tildes website extension (shows online status & location): Firefox (Desktop and Android) - Chrome
Verification site: https://verify.tildes.nore.gg
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TildesMCPlugins and Data Packs
Data Packs:- Terralith - Overworld terrain upgrade
- Nullscape - End terrain upgrade
- Armor Statues [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Bat Membranes [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Cauldron Concrete [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Husks Drop Sand [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Mini Blocks [Vanilla Tweaks]
- More Mob Heads [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Player Head Drops [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Silence Mobs [Vanilla Tweaks]
- Wandering Trades [Vanilla Tweaks]
Plugins:
- Clickable Links - Makes http URLs in chat clickable (only for registered players)
- CoreProtect - Records all block/container/mob changes (Anyone can look up changes with
/co inspect
) - Dynmap - Adds a live web map
- EasyArmorStands - GUI for editing armor stands
- Hexnicks - Enables Tildes usernames to be displayed
- LuckPerms - Locks down unregistered users
- Nerfstick - Allows survival use of the
minecraft:debug_stick
item (requires admin to spawn in) - Rapid Leaf Decay - Increases the speed of leaf decay by 10x
- WorldEdit - Used for occasional admin stuff
- WorldGuard - Prevents unregistered users from changing anything in the world
The server operates on a soft whitelist. Anyone can log in and walk around, but you need a Tildes account to gain build access.
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"Shower thoughts" and other things to ponder
Hey all, I have a root canal shortly, and I thought I'd distract myself from that stress with some things to ponder. What are your best topics that you can regularly discuss or debate but have...
Hey all, I have a root canal shortly, and I thought I'd distract myself from that stress with some things to ponder.
What are your best topics that you can regularly discuss or debate but have little real life concerns? Someone whose name I forget shared wondering what sort of food/rations aliens would bring with them.
Help me lower my anxiety and/or distract me from my pain. Or just ponder yourself.
EDIT: root canal successful, but I still would love a lighthearted "what could you discuss at Christmas that isn't politics" thread so thanks y'all
40 votes -
Midweek Movie Free Talk
Warning: this post may contain spoilers
Have you watched any movies recently you want to discuss? Any films you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here.
Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can.
11 votes -
Engineers achieve quantum teleportation over active internet cables
11 votes -
A little math can streamline holiday cookie making
2 votes -
Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of December 22
Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week! Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle...
Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week!
Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle are most worth my attention?”
Rules:
- No grey market sales
- No affiliate links
If posting a sale, it is strongly encouraged that you share why you think the available game/games are worthwhile.
All previous Save Point topics
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Exposing the Honey influencer scam
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Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider's shadow – Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge
3 votes -
Mörmaid – Wet Summer (2024)
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A Helicopter In My Cable Modem
I bought a cable modem off of eBay. I have contacted the seller. When I turn it on it sounds like I am listening to a helicopter at low volume. Thumping noises. I DDGed. It isn't electronic...
I bought a cable modem off of eBay. I have contacted the seller.
When I turn it on it sounds like I am listening to a helicopter at low volume. Thumping noises.
I DDGed. It isn't electronic interference. It is on the same spot of my desk that my old cable modem was on.
I'm not sure I can open it or not, but the case has many holes. I may try running the hose attachment from my vacuum cleaner over it to try to get dust out.
Anything else I can try?
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What does your computer setup look like?
Monitors, keyboards, mice, laptops, workstations, etc?
28 votes -
Tildes Demographics Survey, year… uh, it’s 2024?
116 votes -
Transparent bamboo: A fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass
18 votes -
Tildes End-of-Year 'Awards' 2024
Happy end of year, everyone! I saw a comment today on Tildes that reminded me of a type of thread that I really enjoyed back on Reddit: end-of-year awards. Those were typically in individual...
Happy end of year, everyone!
I saw a comment today on Tildes that reminded me of a type of thread that I really enjoyed back on Reddit: end-of-year awards. Those were typically in individual subreddits and involved a lot of specifics and inside jokes related to that community, but I think Tildes is a small enough place where we could do one site-wide. (Full disclosure, I am not sure if this is a great idea and am open to any and all suggestions.)
Brief explanation:
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For starters, there are no actual awards to give out, sorry. Just some pats on the back and maybe some street cred to go with it.
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The purpose of the thread is mostly to highlight cool, helpful, and interesting things or users you've seen here on Tildes in the last year. This thread is hopefully a gateway to those interesting posts/comments/discussions that you might have missed.
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Top-level comments should be an award category (for example: Most Interesting Thread, Best Discussion, Most Helpful Comment, Funniest Joke, Most Helpful User, Best Prediction, Favorite Recurring Thread, etc.) Note that none of these examples are negative because again the goal of this thread is to highlight awesome stuff that others might have missed over the last 12 months.
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Responses to those top-level comments should be the actual nominations, preferably with a link to said comment/thread, and a quick explanation as to why you think it deserves recognition.
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Upvotes serve as the votes for each category, though I encourage you to vote for as many nominees as you'd like since the awards aren't real and the points don't matter.
That's pretty much it. I'll post a few comments as examples, but hopefully it should be pretty straight-forward. Feel free to add your own award categories, and please nominate as many users/comments/threads as you'd like!
If this thread helps at least one person discover a helpful thread from 6 months ago that they might have missed, then I'll consider it a success.
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The US "Ice Cream Truck Song" is rooted in racism
27 votes -
German authorities find large chat groups focused on exchanging advice re how to effectively drug and rape women
25 votes -
Career advice for new tech workers in 2025
19 votes -
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident, US military says
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Day 23: LAN Party
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2024/day/23 Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it...
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2024/day/23
Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it nicely, with the code collapsed by default inside an expandable section with syntax highlighting (you can replace
python
with any of the "short names" listed in this page of supported languages):<details> <summary>Part 1</summary> ```python Your code here. ``` </details>
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You make friends *HERE*?!
No, really. Sincerely putting this out there. Using Tildes sometimes feels like talking into the void. The UI, even in Three Cheers, is minimal. The conversations sometimes clinical, though I...
No, really. Sincerely putting this out there.
Using Tildes sometimes feels like talking into the void. The UI, even in Three Cheers, is minimal. The conversations sometimes clinical, though I greatly appreciate the compassion that comes through here versus other places that shall remain nameless.
Yet I am struck. I've seen people here, more recently, cite meeting other Tildans (Tildaniens? Tilwhoseits?).
As a somewhat reclusive 51 year-old married dude with only furry children, I don't get it. But I do know that I need more friendships. It gets harder, as you get older. (As for me, not keeping toxic friendships from school and later 2 decades working remotely led to, well, this.)
So how do you connect with humans as humans here? How do you "make friends"?
Asking as someone who has a diagnosed potent ADHD and perhaps other as yet medically undetermined NDisms.
(No idea what tags to use for this. Help?)
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What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking?
What food and drinks have you been enjoying (or not enjoying) recently? Have you cooked or created anything interesting? Tell us about it!
4 votes -
Bluesky's growing pains
18 votes