AboyBboy's recent activity
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
AboyBboy LinkThe watch I'm currently wearing is a Nixon Rerun. I got it for my 30th birthday because I liked the way it looks and also the fact that it was an all-metal digital dumbwatch that was neither to...The watch I'm currently wearing is a Nixon Rerun. I got it for my 30th birthday because I liked the way it looks and also the fact that it was an all-metal digital dumbwatch that was neither to small nor too chunky. I've only been using it for just under a month, but so far I like it quite a lot. In addition to the time, it also gives me both the date and the day of the week. It also has the option to set a time for a second time zone, as well as having both a timer and alarm functions, though I have yet to make use of these. It also wasn't crazily expensive, which is quite nice.
One thing I noticed when I first started wearing it was that when it slid up and down my wrist, it would often catch onto the hairs on my arm, which was quite unpleasant. It seems to have mostly stopped doing this, probably because those hairs are worn down now.
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Comment on James Webb Space Telescope captures high-resolution image of Uranus in ~space
AboyBboy LinkJuvenile jokes aside, nice article.With Webb’s unparalleled infrared resolution and sensitivity, astronomers now see Uranus and its unique features with groundbreaking new clarity.
Juvenile jokes aside, nice article.
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Comment on Entry level IEM earbuds recommendations? in ~music
AboyBboy LinkI can personally vouch for the 7hz Salnotes Zero. Sound is pretty good. I initially found it a bit shouty but I think I was just accustomed to a slightly muffled sound. I initially found them a...I can personally vouch for the 7hz Salnotes Zero. Sound is pretty good. I initially found it a bit shouty but I think I was just accustomed to a slightly muffled sound. I initially found them a bit uncomfortable but I quickly got used to them after switching to the tallest eartips which are the tallest ones. Never tried any of the others but the Zeroes are pretty good overall.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI | Trailer 1 in ~games
AboyBboy LinkThe trailer looks good, but I think I've had my fill of open world games at this point, and GTA in particular. I've also lost what little patience I had with rockstar.The trailer looks good, but I think I've had my fill of open world games at this point, and GTA in particular. I've also lost what little patience I had with rockstar.
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Comment on How to use the YouTube website? in ~tech
AboyBboy Link ParentMore responsive ui. Ability to set subscriptions as the default home page. Built in sponsorblock. More configurable ui.More responsive ui. Ability to set subscriptions as the default home page. Built in sponsorblock. More configurable ui.
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Comment on How to use the YouTube website? in ~tech
AboyBboy LinkFor the past few months I've been using Freetube to watch Youtube videos. I initially did so as a contingency plan after hearing about how Youtube was planning on blocking adblockers, but I...For the past few months I've been using Freetube to watch Youtube videos. I initially did so as a contingency plan after hearing about how Youtube was planning on blocking adblockers, but I quickly found that it gave me a better user experience, ads or no ads.
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Comment on Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife in ~tech
AboyBboy LinkI am reminded somewhat of how Mario Kart DS, one of Nintendo's first online games, allowed users to create their own emblems to be displayed next to their username and as a decal on their kart....I am reminded somewhat of how Mario Kart DS, one of Nintendo's first online games, allowed users to create their own emblems to be displayed next to their username and as a decal on their kart. Nintendo never implemented such a feature ever again.
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Comment on Microsoft Nintendo acquisition hopes revealed by leaked Xbox exec email in ~games
AboyBboy LinkI'm reminded of that scene in Ford vs. Ferrari where Ford tries to purchase Ferrari. On another note, I really hope that Nintendo goes private in response to this, seeing as how Microsoft is using...I'm reminded of that scene in Ford vs. Ferrari where Ford tries to purchase Ferrari.
On another note, I really hope that Nintendo goes private in response to this, seeing as how Microsoft is using ValueAct as a surrogate to try to push Nintendo into an acquisition.
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Comment on At MGM's hacked casinos in Las Vegas, evidence of the massive ransomware hack is everywhere, if you're looking for it in ~tech
AboyBboy Link ParentIt's possible that they believe that paying the ransom will only encourage more attacks. I think it might also be that MGM believes the government will help them out through some sort of...It's possible that they believe that paying the ransom will only encourage more attacks. I think it might also be that MGM believes the government will help them out through some sort of "rubber-hose cryptanalysis".
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Comment on What "lost" web page would you like to find again? in ~tech
AboyBboy Link Parenthttps://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Lockdown_(T.I.E._Game) Is this it? Pardon the fandom link.https://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Lockdown_(T.I.E._Game)
Is this it? Pardon the fandom link.
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Comment on Icono: A universal language that shows what it says in ~humanities.languages
AboyBboy LinkOne thing I liked about this was the separation of written and spoken language. It reminds me of the universal language of the heptapods from Contact. Main criticism is the sometimes questionable...One thing I liked about this was the separation of written and spoken language. It reminds me of the universal language of the heptapods from Contact.
Main criticism is the sometimes questionable choices of symbols and the strange choice to replace Arabic numerals with symbols that are both culturally specific and also do not scale well with large or even medium sized numbers.
Severely doubt it will go anywhere but I'd like to try out a working proof of concept for it.
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Comment on Unpacking Google’s new “dangerous” Web-Environment-Integrity specification in ~tech
AboyBboy LinkGood article but some of this seems weird coming from Vivaldi given that their browser is chromium based.Good article but some of this seems weird coming from Vivaldi given that their browser is chromium based.
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Comment on OpenAI's Altman launching a cryptocurrency with an eye-scanner gimmick. Does this impact how you feel about AI? in ~tech
AboyBboy Link ParentMore or less agree with what you wrote. Also to answer your question in the post, it doesn't much affect my opinion on AI itself, because crypto has nothing to do with it. It does, however, lower...More or less agree with what you wrote. Also to answer your question in the post, it doesn't much affect my opinion on AI itself, because crypto has nothing to do with it. It does, however, lower my opinion of Altman which wasn't even that high beforehand. Doesn't do many favors for my opinion of OpenAI either.
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Comment on CommitMono font in ~comp
AboyBboy Link ParentI'm actually curious as to how that works because I didn't know it was possible for a font to do that. Is it a creative use of glyph hinting?I'm actually curious as to how that works because I didn't know it was possible for a font to do that. Is it a creative use of glyph hinting?
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Comment on Howdy, motorsport fans! What series are we all watching at the moment? What’s your favorite? in ~sports.motorsports
AboyBboy LinkAside from F1, which I've been watching with my dad since I was a kid, I've also been watching Trans Am races on YouTube. It's a pretty nice contrast from F1 to be honest. I'd consider watching...Aside from F1, which I've been watching with my dad since I was a kid, I've also been watching Trans Am races on YouTube. It's a pretty nice contrast from F1 to be honest. I'd consider watching the races live, but the want you to download a special app and pay a pretty crazy price for what is ultimately a pretty niche racing series.
The 24 hours of Le mans was also pretty good. Glad to see Ferrari winning at something. Garage 56 was also cool to see. Kind of wish that Glickenhaus did better but that was always a pipedream.
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Comment on What are your best cleaning tips? in ~life.home_improvement
AboyBboy LinkThis is a pretty minor one, but if you run a blender with warm water and dish soap shortly after using it, and then just scrub out the remainder, it becomes way easier to clean. You might be less...This is a pretty minor one, but if you run a blender with warm water and dish soap shortly after using it, and then just scrub out the remainder, it becomes way easier to clean. You might be less reluctant to use your blender as a result.
Also if you don't do this already, turn your graphic t-shirts inside out before washing them. The graphics won't crack nearly as quickly this way.
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Comment on To those who started using Lemmy recently, what are your impressions so far on its content and discussions? in ~tech
AboyBboy Link ParentI briefly tried squabbles, and both the mobile site and the one android app have a ui that I can't make nearly compact enough for my taste. I might give it a second look if that ever changes.I briefly tried squabbles, and both the mobile site and the one android app have a ui that I can't make nearly compact enough for my taste. I might give it a second look if that ever changes.
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Comment on To those who started using Lemmy recently, what are your impressions so far on its content and discussions? in ~tech
AboyBboy LinkHaving used Lemmy since the start of the blackout, I would basically describe it as a promising, but rough around the edges, work in progress. Unlike many here, I didn't really find it difficult...Having used Lemmy since the start of the blackout, I would basically describe it as a promising, but rough around the edges, work in progress. Unlike many here, I didn't really find it difficult to sign up or use it, which isn't to say that technical issues weren't a semi-regular occurrence. This may have something to do with the fact that I signed up on a somewhat smaller instance.
My 2 biggest complaints right now is that there aren't yet many niche communities that are active, and that if anything the culture there is a little too much like reddit for my liking. I suppose that was kind of the point though, so I can't complain too much.
I've basically been going back and forth between the various Android clients and so far I like Jerboa and Summit the best, but I have yet to fall in love with any of them. Hoping that something closer to rif eventually comes along.
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Comment on I, like many of you came from Reddit. But what brought you to Reddit? in ~tech
AboyBboy LinkAs embarrassing as it may be, rage comics are what originally got me into Reddit. I don't think I even used social media much before that, besides YouTube, in fact I didn't even heavily use the...As embarrassing as it may be, rage comics are what originally got me into Reddit. I don't think I even used social media much before that, besides YouTube, in fact I didn't even heavily use the internet prior to when I started going to high school in the late 2000s. Prior to that I mostly lurked on various gaming related forums, and before that I stayed on various kid friendly websites, such as Nick and Cartoon Network's websites, and Neopets.
Been playing friends vs friends for the last couple of days. It has charm but not alot of meat on its bones. You also need to have at least somewhat decent aim to enjoy this game. Deckbuilding aspect is fine but has less depth than I might have hoped. Leveling up cards is needlessly grindy but tolerably so. Matchmaking is fast but not very balanced. System requirements are light but not as light as they should be. Game is cheap especially during spring sale. Worth checking out if you like pvp shooters and dont mind rng.