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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  14. Comment on How do I cope with/recover from divorce? in ~health.mental

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    which religious texts do you recommend? Can what you are describing be found in other literary works?

    which religious texts do you recommend? Can what you are describing be found in other literary works?

    4 votes

  15. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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