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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Are there any affordable digital compact cameras out there with a zoom lens?

    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
  5. Comment on Is Apple Music on Android good? 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Comment on Help me find an e reader in ~tech

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    Yea thats not a bad idea, and might be worth a go on a cheaper device. It just bothers me that there appears to be no market for simple electronics. Everything has to be connected to the internet...

    Yea thats not a bad idea, and might be worth a go on a cheaper device.

    It just bothers me that there appears to be no market for simple electronics. Everything has to be connected to the internet at all times.

    2 votes
  9. Comment on Help me find an e reader in ~tech

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    I'll definitely check it out, thank you

    I'll definitely check it out, thank you

    1 vote
  10. Comment on Help me find an e reader in ~tech

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    I just have no need for it and I would prefer the device does not emit any signals at all. Unless there are hardware switches, those features could be accidentally turned on. The simpler the...

    I just have no need for it and I would prefer the device does not emit any signals at all. Unless there are hardware switches, those features could be accidentally turned on. The simpler the better in my mind.

    1 vote
  11. Help me find an e reader

    I am looking for an e reader with specific features, honestly I don't know if what I want even exists, but I figured this might be a good place to ask. Here's my wants: Charge via USB-C Open,...

    I am looking for an e reader with specific features, honestly I don't know if what I want even exists, but I figured this might be a good place to ask. Here's my wants:

    • Charge via USB-C
    • Open, allows .epub files (I understand some brands don't)
    • interfaces with Calibre
    • Does not have any wireless radios ie bluetooth, wifi (I know lots of people would say just turn those features off, but I would just prefer the device doesn't have them to begin with)

    Have you guys seen any devices that meet this criteria?

    12 votes
  12. Comment on YouTube is now rolling out disabling videos after detecting adblockers in ~tech

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    Will this new disabling system affect programs like NewPipe?

    Will this new disabling system affect programs like NewPipe?

    1 vote
  13. Comment on The decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes: The most overrated metric in movies is erratic, reductive, and easily hacked — and yet has Hollywood in its grip in ~movies

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    I haven't read the article, but is there a more well-regarded movie review site?

    I haven't read the article, but is there a more well-regarded movie review site?

    4 votes
  14. Comment on GitHub slated to mandate 2FA in ~comp

  15. Comment on Any offline bookmark managers (or similar software) you'd recommend? (simple and open source preferred!) in ~tech

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    Does Xbookmarksync allow for syncing to a file path and then syncing to other devices via Syncthing? I'm looking for a truly server-free solution to bookmark syncing

    Does Xbookmarksync allow for syncing to a file path and then syncing to other devices via Syncthing? I'm looking for a truly server-free solution to bookmark syncing

  16. Comment on What is a good website to buy legitimate MP3s? in ~music

  17. Comment on What is a good website to buy legitimate MP3s? in ~music

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    I think I would rather record songs off the radio than do that

    I think I would rather record songs off the radio than do that

    1 vote
  18. Comment on What is a good website to buy legitimate MP3s? in ~music

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    I haven't been paying attention to the Epic Games debacle at all, but that is good to know, thanks

    I haven't been paying attention to the Epic Games debacle at all, but that is good to know, thanks

    1 vote
  19. Comment on What is a good website to buy legitimate MP3s? in ~music