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  1. Comment on VoodooV - Jamgem (2024) in ~music

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    I discovered this band and am really enjoying them. They sound like a mix between the instrumentals of Red Hot Chili Peppers and vocals of Rage Against the Machine at times but also have a very...

    I discovered this band and am really enjoying them. They sound like a mix between the instrumentals of Red Hot Chili Peppers and vocals of Rage Against the Machine at times but also have a very original sound at the same time.

    Let me know your thoughts.

  3. Comment on Seeking an Android podcast app without subscription. Impossible? in ~tech

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    https://antennapod.org/ This is the app I use and I love it. Reminds me of the old iPhone podcast app before that got extremely bloated.

    https://antennapod.org/

    This is the app I use and I love it. Reminds me of the old iPhone podcast app before that got extremely bloated.

    49 votes

  4. Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech

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    It will be indoors so I'm not overly worried about it being exposed to the elements so much. I'll check out those displays, thanks!

    It will be indoors so I'm not overly worried about it being exposed to the elements so much. I'll check out those displays, thanks!

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech

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    Yea unfortunately the app version isn't highly regarded. And I also want to get a bigger screen than a typical tablet. But it doesn't seem like there are many options for a desktop touchscreen.

    Yea unfortunately the app version isn't highly regarded. And I also want to get a bigger screen than a typical tablet. But it doesn't seem like there are many options for a desktop touchscreen.

    2 votes

  6. Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution

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    Hi, I'm looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution that is in the affordable range and capable of running Windows or Linux. Whether that is a touchscreen monitor and a standalone...

    Hi, I'm looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution that is in the affordable range and capable of running Windows or Linux. Whether that is a touchscreen monitor and a standalone computer, or an all in one solution, do you guys have any recommendations? It will be used to run a marine charting program on a boat.

    6 votes

  7. Comment on DuckDuckGo AI Chat: anonymous access to popular AI chatbots in ~tech

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    I would love if they just used OpenStreetMaps. It would give open street some more visibility and maybe inspire some new contributors.

    I would love if they just used OpenStreetMaps. It would give open street some more visibility and maybe inspire some new contributors.

    6 votes

  8. Comment on YouTube tests harder-to-block server-side ad injection in videos in ~tech

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    Any idea how this will affect Invidious or NewPipe?

    Any idea how this will affect Invidious or NewPipe?

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of thirty-four counts of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of the 2016 election in ~news

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    Impeachment? So doesn't that make him ineligible?

    Impeachment? So doesn't that make him ineligible?

    2 votes

  10. Comment on For those involved / interested in Web3, what do you make of the near and long term future for it? in ~tech

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    How does Ethereum compare to Solano in terms of electricity cost?

    How does Ethereum compare to Solano in terms of electricity cost?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on 93 years of William Shatner in ~tv

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    I don't know, he seems alright here. Not as quick as his younger self but seems with it. Shatner on turning 93

    I don't know, he seems alright here. Not as quick as his younger self but seems with it.
    Shatner on turning 93

  12. Comment on Barkley Marathons 2024 live updates in ~sports

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    Thats so cool! Good luck to your friends!

    Thats so cool! Good luck to your friends!

    1 vote

  13. Comment on What is the most reliable and affordable form of storage medium to use as a backup drive for your computer? in ~tech

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    I'd prefer some form of physical media kept at home. Maybe another backup at a friends house to protect against fire.

    I'd prefer some form of physical media kept at home. Maybe another backup at a friends house to protect against fire.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on What is the most reliable and affordable form of storage medium to use as a backup drive for your computer? in ~tech

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    Interesting, yea I've often wondered what would be a bomb-proof method of storing a backup of my photo collection, and maybe bluray discs are the way to go. I have CDs from the 80s that still...

    Interesting, yea I've often wondered what would be a bomb-proof method of storing a backup of my photo collection, and maybe bluray discs are the way to go. I have CDs from the 80s that still function just fine.

    Do you think there is any disadvantage of rewritable vs non-rewritable? Are rewritable any more vulnerable?

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Are there any affordable digital compact cameras out there with a zoom lens? in ~tech

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    mostly scenic photography, but I'm missing out a lot on my smartphone with a lack of zoom.

    mostly scenic photography, but I'm missing out a lot on my smartphone with a lack of zoom.

    1 vote

  17. Are there any affordable digital compact cameras out there with a zoom lens?

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    Most of my photo-taking is done with my Smartphone but it really lacks a proper zoom feature. I'd like to purchase a cheap compact camera with a zoom lens. Is there anything out there you would...

    Most of my photo-taking is done with my Smartphone but it really lacks a proper zoom feature. I'd like to purchase a cheap compact camera with a zoom lens. Is there anything out there you would recommend?

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    Bonus if it has a USB-C interface. I hate carrying multiple cords around.

    14 votes

  18. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    I can't answer about the Apple Music on Android question but I just have to say I fell your pain about the photos situation on iOS. I moved to android (GrapheneOS) and it is amazing. I use...

    I can't answer about the Apple Music on Android question but I just have to say I fell your pain about the photos situation on iOS. I moved to android (GrapheneOS) and it is amazing. I use syncthing to sync photos and everything else directly with my Linux computer.

    For music, I went back to a full mp3 library and I love it. I've got a large CD collection that I ripped and I purchase songs from 7digital. All my music is synced between my phone and computer using syncthing as well.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Dune: Part Two | Official trailer 3 in ~movies

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    Yea I'm not sure what the controversy is. Walken is a fantastic actor and in excited for it.

    Yea I'm not sure what the controversy is. Walken is a fantastic actor and in excited for it.

    6 votes

  20. Comment on Beeper Mini is back in ~tech

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    They actually announced they are no longer charging for the service

    They actually announced they are no longer charging for the service

    11 votes