BlindCarpenter's recent activity

  1. Comment on Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada? in ~tech

  3. Comment on Don’t publish your podcast only on Spotify in ~tech

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    If a podcast is only available on Spotify, I just won't be hearing it unfortunately, regardless of how intriguing it is.

    If a podcast is only available on Spotify, I just won't be hearing it unfortunately, regardless of how intriguing it is.

    19 votes

  4. Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games

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    Oh darn, do you know how it compares to Vanadium? That's the graphene OS browser.

    Oh darn, do you know how it compares to Vanadium? That's the graphene OS browser.

  5. Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games

  6. Comment on How Red Hat just quietly, radically transformed enterprise server Linux in ~comp

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    Do I want to use SliverBlue on my new Framework Laptop? I like the thought of the security it offers. The laptop will be used for general browsing and photo management.

    Do I want to use SliverBlue on my new Framework Laptop? I like the thought of the security it offers. The laptop will be used for general browsing and photo management.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Rumors of new tiers/prices for Game Pass, next Xbox(es) will be Windows based, will include Steam/Epic + full Xbox library emulation and backwards compatibility in ~games

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    How far did you get with Linux on it? Sounds exciting Wondering if I could turn an old PS4 into a media machine/ retro gaming machine

    How far did you get with Linux on it? Sounds exciting

    Wondering if I could turn an old PS4 into a media machine/ retro gaming machine

  8. Comment on I hate phone updates in ~tech

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    Have you ever dabbled with Lineage OS? I dont know if it is compatible with your Samsung phone, but might be a good alternative to avoid all that AI bloatware

    Have you ever dabbled with Lineage OS? I dont know if it is compatible with your Samsung phone, but might be a good alternative to avoid all that AI bloatware

    6 votes

  9. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Right, my bad, I meant to say without the necessity of being on the same network

    Right, my bad, I meant to say without the necessity of being on the same network

  10. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Its too bad it can't work device to device directly. I think that is the big drawback for people that can't send files other than by WhatsApp/SMS

    Its too bad it can't work device to device directly. I think that is the big drawback for people that can't send files other than by WhatsApp/SMS

  11. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Is this intended for transfers between people or meant more for transfers between one person's devices?

    Is this intended for transfers between people or meant more for transfers between one person's devices?

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience? in ~tech

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    Yea that bothers me too that they hold personal details about me but refuse to add proper 2FA support.

    Yea that bothers me too that they hold personal details about me but refuse to add proper 2FA support.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience? in ~tech

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    Swappa is for used electronics or new as well?

    Swappa is for used electronics or new as well?

    1 vote

  14. Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience?

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    I've used eBay for many years. It seems to me their support is just getting worse and worse, and their buying experience is beyond confusing. Most recently, I've been getting an invoice for items...

    I've used eBay for many years. It seems to me their support is just getting worse and worse, and their buying experience is beyond confusing.

    Most recently, I've been getting an invoice for items that I never committed to buy, I merely asked the seller if combined shipping was a possibility on these items. eBay support first told me that I made a bid on the items. I responded that is incorrect because the items weren't even up for auction, it was a fixed price. They responded with "oh sorry, I see you did not bid, but you did send an offer and if the seller accepts, you must pay the amount". But I never sent any monetary offer, I didn't even request a shipping price.

    This is the most recent of a few experiences that just seem beyond confusing to me. Is anyone else having these kind of experiences?

    25 votes

  15. Comment on Is there a consumer level alternative to Starlink in Canada? in ~tech

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    Oh yea they aren't on that kind of budget unfortunately lol. But thank you for the suggestion. Hopefully some more companies can step up and compete with Starlink eventually.

    Oh yea they aren't on that kind of budget unfortunately lol. But thank you for the suggestion. Hopefully some more companies can step up and compete with Starlink eventually.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Is there a consumer level alternative to Starlink in Canada? in ~tech

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    Yea, I'm looking for a mobile solution for my parents who live on a boat. I guess Starlink is the only option in that regard, which is a big shame.

    Yea, I'm looking for a mobile solution for my parents who live on a boat. I guess Starlink is the only option in that regard, which is a big shame.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Bookshop.org’s ebook store is a local-first competitor to Amazon in ~books

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    what do you use to strip the DRM off?

    what do you use to strip the DRM off?

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Where can I buy affordable, high quality Micro SD Cards within Canada? in ~tech

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    Just ordered from Memory Express, thanks for the suggestion!

    Just ordered from Memory Express, thanks for the suggestion!

    2 votes