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36 votes
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Rapper BG ordered to have all future songs approved by US government
30 votes -
12,000-year-old Aboriginal sticks may be evidence of the oldest known culturally transmitted ritual in the world
16 votes -
Google’s greenhouse gas emissions jump 48% in five years
45 votes -
Soil compositions for succulents?
Curious if any of the succulent-lovers on Tildes have any tips/tricks for soil composition. I've been using the basic succulent mix from my local hardware store for years, but I've had some issues...
Curious if any of the succulent-lovers on Tildes have any tips/tricks for soil composition. I've been using the basic succulent mix from my local hardware store for years, but I've had some issues with rot. Reddit seems to think that soil composition is at fault for just about all succulent ills, so I've adjusted my mix to be about 50% perlite/sand 50% organic (a.k.a the basic succulent mix).
Still seems like the new mix doesn't dry out quite as fast as the internet thinks it should, though. Does going even more inorganic make sense? My guess from a few years of reading about succulents is that they would probably be happy in even 80-90% inorganic soil to keep their roots dry, as long as they were watered when they needed it. No clue if that's right, though.
11 votes -
The asymmetry of nudges
21 votes -
The 2024 Lyttle Lytton winners
5 votes -
Texas congressman becomes first House Democrat to call on Joe Biden to withdraw
28 votes -
An uncompromising guide to sleep masks (for side-sleepers)
61 votes -
Humble Choice - July 2024
July 2024's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games. Steam Page Opencritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB A Plague Tale: Requiem 83 86/90 Win ✅...
July 2024's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games.
Steam Page Opencritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB A Plague Tale: Requiem 83 86/90 Win ✅ Verified 🟨 Gold Ghostrunner 2 79 81/83 Win ✅ Verified 🟨 Gold Starship Troopers: Terran Command 74 88/88 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum Sticky Business 78 95/97 Win, Mac ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Zoeti 72 80 Win ✅ Verified 🕙 Awaiting Reports Figment 2: Creed Valley 72 100/94 Win ❓ Unknown 🎖️ Platinum Heretic's Fork N/A 71/86 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum HYPERVIOLENT (Early Access) N/A 78 Win 🟨 Playable 🕙 Awaiting Reports Does anyone have experience with any of the games and, if so, would you recommend them? Is there anything in here that you're particularly excited to play?
6 votes -
The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship is now open for new applicants
8 votes -
Noctua releases new CPU cooler NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25r G2 fan
20 votes -
TV Tuesdays Free Talk
Have you watched any TV shows recently you want to discuss? Any shows you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here. Please just try to provide fair warning of...
Have you watched any TV shows recently you want to discuss? Any shows 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 -
Synapse collapse reveals lack of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protection for US fintech depositors
15 votes -
Uncovered: 428-year-old secret dossier reveals Elizabeth I’s network of spies
37 votes -
Pål Enger, talented Norwegian soccer player turned celebrity art thief who pulled off the sensational 1994 heist of Edvard Munch's famed “The Scream”, has died
13 votes -
PC gaming is mainstream. Now what?
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OnlyFans vows it's a safe space. Predators are exploiting kids there.
15 votes -
Hurricane Beryl setting alarming records
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Finland's PM Petteri Orpo urged parliament not to weaken a deportation bill that would allow Finnish border authorities to refuse to accept asylum applications in certain circumstances
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gRPC: The Bad Parts
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110 new languages are coming to Google Translate
15 votes -
A critique of the Cass Review
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What considerations are considered most persuasive in moving moral skeptics to moral objectivism?
I've found error theory, emotivism, etc. quite compelling, but I noticed that most philosophers are moral realists, though PhilPapers doesn't ask specifically about moral objectivism. As a...
I've found error theory, emotivism, etc. quite compelling, but I noticed that most philosophers are moral realists, though PhilPapers doesn't ask specifically about moral objectivism. As a non-philosopher, I feel that there may be considerations that I haven't come across. The SEP entry seems a bit lacking to me considering it's just a supplement to the entry on moral anti-realism, and there doesn't seem to be an IEP entry specifically focused on moral objectivism, just a tiny section in the entry on moral realism.
17 votes -
Ouroboros - packet networking rebuilt from the ground up
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Funny, crazy and silly mods
Just a random thought as a friend browses Nexus Mods. What are some of the funniest, craziest and wildest mods you've come across? I see plenty of talk about QoL mods and the like, but I feel like...
Just a random thought as a friend browses Nexus Mods. What are some of the funniest, craziest and wildest mods you've come across? I see plenty of talk about QoL mods and the like, but I feel like there's a lot of fun stories to be had with forgetting you modded some enemy to look like the Cookie Monster or custom weapons that shoot fish.
30 votes -
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids.
31 votes -
The yeses that surprise you: Organizing across the lines of cis and trans
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Scavengers Reign (2023) - Best sci-fi I have seen in years, aside from Dune
"Scavengers Reign" eluded me when it released last year, but I was made aware of it after MAX canceled the show in May (Netflix has since picked it up but may or may not put in for more, is how I...
"Scavengers Reign" eluded me when it released last year, but I was made aware of it after MAX canceled the show in May (Netflix has since picked it up but may or may not put in for more, is how I understand the situation).
The trailer has been posted here but I wanted to check in and see how everyone else felt about it (keep it spoiler free!). Personally I was enthralled all the way through. It has such an interesting blend of Miyazaki-esque "creature-y" world building with more meditative displays of nature and the violence and balance that is integral to it. If that sounds at all interesting I would suggest watching the first of twelve episodes, you will probably know if you are interested or not after it's over.
Here's hoping Netflix green lights more, assuming the creators want to continue. It really could stand as-is with where they left it.
38 votes -
Trees blamed for air pollution
10 votes -
3840x2160 120 Hz KVM
Can someone recommend a KVM that works? I've been looking for a couple of years now. Requirements: 2-port, 1-monitor, DisplayPort 1.4 KVM Has a wired push button switch (and cable can be extended...
Can someone recommend a KVM that works? I've been looking for a couple of years now.
Requirements:
- 2-port, 1-monitor, DisplayPort 1.4 KVM
- Has a wired push button switch (and cable can be extended if needed)
- Runs at 3840x2160 @ 120 Hz (or 60 Hz)
- Works with HP docking station (HP USB-C Dock G5 for business)
- Works with Classic 101 Black Buckling Spring USB keyboard
- Works with Logitech TrackMan Marble Trackball
- Works with HP laptop and custom desktop build (NVIDIA T1000 GPU)
Anti-requirements:
- Does not intercept keystrokes (or can be disabled)
- Does not intercept mouse scrolling (or can be disabled)
- Does not randomly repeat keys
- Does not block certain keystrokes (e.g., ctrl+shift+t)
- Does not let Windows laptop go to sleep
- Does not require manually re-waking Windows laptop by pushing power button
- Does not require switching back-and-forth to re-establish connectivity to both computers
- Does not take more than 3 seconds to switch between computers
- Does not randomly blank the screen for 1 second
- Does not require unplugging and re-plugging the USB keyboard
Here's the setup showing both computers and the push button switch:
I have tried:
- IOGEAR GCS62DP (almost perfect; kills keyboard after 60 swaps; RMA'd)
- DiamondTiger KVM Switch EDID 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, DP 1.4 (repeats keys, blanks screen, has screen tearing, and many other issues)
- CanadaComputers iCAN HDMI USB KVM Switch 2x1 with Switch Extension 4K 60Hz (completely blocks certain keystrokes)
Wendell's Level1Techs Store offers a highly recommended KVM, yet lacks a wired toggle button.
What other KVM switches are available that "just work" and have a wired push button for switching?
The next KVM I'm thinking about trying:
ATEN also has a switch, which is on par with the IOGEAR (4K @ 60 Hz, no EDID):
6 votes -
Working title (insurance)
5 votes -
They were secret for sixteen years. Now a US judge has released the Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records.
18 votes -
It’s up to us
25 votes -
"Radical, in a different vein": The "Abundants" and supply-side progressives
17 votes -
Denmark's plan to eliminate parallel societies has drawn criticism as ethnic discrimination. Others in Europe may be watching.
21 votes -
What can be done about the Supreme Court of the United States?
I'm pitching this question out to Tildes because I'm drawing a blank. It feels like we have seen an absolute stripping of our rights and unbridled support for large, private capital in the past...
I'm pitching this question out to Tildes because I'm drawing a blank. It feels like we have seen an absolute stripping of our rights and unbridled support for large, private capital in the past week; and I'm unsure of how to respond. Considering the scale of impact these rulings will have on every US citizen's day to day life, things are surprisingly quiet. I'm wondering how other folks are thinking about mobilizing - be it through protest, outreach to representatives, or civil disobedience. It doesn't feel like there is a wave of ire. At least in my circles, there are no protests like the Women's March or BLM. There has been no response from my local representatives in congress or state senators. It's just eerie radio silence.
Is anyone else feeling this way? Has anyone joined or developed some sort of response to what is happening?
83 votes -
Announcing the Ladybird Browser Initiative
54 votes -
Charli Morgan - Lip Gloss and Lasers (Mecha Girly-Pop) (2024)
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Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (July 2024)
This is a monthly thread for those who need it. Vent, share your experiences, ask for advice, talk about how you are doing. Let's make this a compassionate space for all who may need one.
27 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.
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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!
8 votes -
Weekly Israel-Hamas war megathread - week of July 1
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant Israel-Hamas war content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant Israel-Hamas war content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
Please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of July 1
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
6 votes -
Most reliable privacy-conscious notes app?
as the title indicates, I am in search of a reliable privacy-conscious notes app, I have tried the following which have the indicated bugs that I frequently experience and make the notes app feel...
as the title indicates, I am in search of a reliable privacy-conscious notes app, I have tried the following which have the indicated bugs that I frequently experience and make the notes app feel unreliable or just too inconvenient:
- NextCloud Notes:
- https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/issues/1187
- bug is that sometimes I have to rename a note 2-3 times in the browser for it to take
- bug where the pop-up menu doesn't go away after favoriting a note
- and the nextcloud android app has its own slew of issues
- StandardNotes app: I remember the app being really buggy on Firefox to the point where I had to regularly use Brave just for that app.
32 votes -
Read the US Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity
55 votes -
Microsoft says it's okay to steal content published on the web
16 votes -
Movie of the Week #36 - The Mummy
Starting the month with blockbusters with The Mummy from 1999 which made $417.4 million at the box office. IMDb Letterboxd Wikipedia Is this a proper blockbuster with all that entails? Have you...
Starting the month with blockbusters with The Mummy from 1999 which made $417.4 million at the box office.
Is this a proper blockbuster with all that entails? Have you seen the other movies in the franchise?
The rest of the schedule is:
- 8th: Mission Impossible: Fallout
- 15th: Snatch
- 22nd: Barbie
- 29th: Edge of Tomorrow
11 votes -
Smiling robot face is made from living human skin cells
20 votes -
Mitigating Skeleton Key, a new type of generative AI jailbreak technique
15 votes