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  1. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    Is it just a matter of wiring that directly to an ISO male plug and done?

    Is it just a matter of wiring that directly to an ISO male plug and done?

  2. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    Its an old Pontiac Vibe, not a nice car lol. I am having trouble finding a GM wiring harness to ISO adapter. Do you have any ideas where to find that?

    Its an old Pontiac Vibe, not a nice car lol.

    I am having trouble finding a GM wiring harness to ISO adapter. Do you have any ideas where to find that?

  3. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    I ended up purchasing a Blaupunkt on eBay and I'm super excited for it! I went into it without researching if its compatible with American cars so hopefully it works lol

    I ended up purchasing a Blaupunkt on eBay and I'm super excited for it! I went into it without researching if its compatible with American cars so hopefully it works lol

  4. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    Yea I have one of those right now but its just not cutting it. I have to fumble with my phone to change songs, and I dont think the sound quality is as good as it could be.

    Yea I have one of those right now but its just not cutting it. I have to fumble with my phone to change songs, and I dont think the sound quality is as good as it could be.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    That's neat. I dont think it would work for me though, I need the next track button and volume knob

    That's neat. I dont think it would work for me though, I need the next track button and volume knob

  6. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    Did you install a whole stereo deck in your glove box or some form of adapter?

    Did you install a whole stereo deck in your glove box or some form of adapter?

  7. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    Also, I love the Blaupunkt recommendation. They look great, just a little more money than I want to spend. Wish I could find a used one somewhere!

    Also, I love the Blaupunkt recommendation. They look great, just a little more money than I want to spend. Wish I could find a used one somewhere!

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    I'm curious, if my current deck doesn't have a CD changer button, does that mean there won't be a port on the back to connect a Bluetooth module to? It is an older car (2007).

    I'm curious, if my current deck doesn't have a CD changer button, does that mean there won't be a port on the back to connect a Bluetooth module to? It is an older car (2007).

    2 votes

  9. Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly

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    I prefer physical buttons and something that does not have a large screen and looks simple enough that it could be OEM. Does anything like this exist? All options seem to be cheap and ugly with...

    I prefer physical buttons and something that does not have a large screen and looks simple enough that it could be OEM. Does anything like this exist? All options seem to be cheap and ugly with flashing lights, or a giant touch screen.

    16 votes

  10. Does an alternative/FOSS version of the WhatsApp client exist?

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    I am forced to use WhatsApp for work. I would prefer to not have the WhatsApp app on my personal android phone. Is there any workarounds or alternative apps? Switching to a different chat network...

    I am forced to use WhatsApp for work. I would prefer to not have the WhatsApp app on my personal android phone. Is there any workarounds or alternative apps? Switching to a different chat network is not an option unfortunately.

    14 votes

  11. Comment on Anyone playing Subnautica 2? in ~games

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    Why don't they want you playing with a VPN on? Does the game not work in offline mode?

    Why don't they want you playing with a VPN on? Does the game not work in offline mode?

  12. Help - Steam Link inconsistent across different games

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    Hey Steam users, I'm wondering if you can help me troubleshoot an issue I am having with Steam Link. Some games work flawlessly, and some games just show a black screen (with game audio) on the...

    Hey Steam users, I'm wondering if you can help me troubleshoot an issue I am having with Steam Link. Some games work flawlessly, and some games just show a black screen (with game audio) on the Steam Link Client. I have tried this in various configurations and devices, but my host machine remains the same (PC running Bazzite)

    I have tried this wired via router (to Steam Link on raspberrypi OS), wifi (to steam deck), and cellular via remote streaming to the android app.

    The symptoms are the same on each setup. Games like Helldivers 2 and NMS run flawlessly, others are just a black screen.

    Also, big picture mode runs great until you bring up the menu, and then the screen goes black.

    Do you guys have any ideas?

    SOLVED

    thank you everyone for your suggestions! I switched to an X11 session and everything is working now with steam link!

    8 votes

  13. Comment on Anyone else a bit unnerved by the number of visible satellites? in ~space

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    The point on surveillance hits home for me. Soon we are never going to be able to escape cameras pointed at us all the time and we won't have any privacy, in or out of our homes. Soon it will be...

    The point on surveillance hits home for me. Soon we are never going to be able to escape cameras pointed at us all the time and we won't have any privacy, in or out of our homes. Soon it will be frivolous to record everyone all the time.

    6 votes

  14. Comment on ps5-linux-loader: Linux on a PlayStation 5 in ~games

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    Interesting, I have a look into the ASRock

    Interesting, I have a look into the ASRock

  15. Comment on ps5-linux-loader: Linux on a PlayStation 5 in ~games

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    I wonder if this would be a good affordable gaming PC option. I have no desire to play Playstation games, so could I buy a PS5, load Linux on it and have performance comparable to a $1000+ PC?

    I wonder if this would be a good affordable gaming PC option. I have no desire to play Playstation games, so could I buy a PS5, load Linux on it and have performance comparable to a $1000+ PC?

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Inside Doug Liman’s $70 million AI-made movie starring Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot in ~movies

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    Also, what about all the other workers in the industry? Great for the lead actors but what about set builders, prop designers etc? Seems like a pretty hollow message to emphasize protecting the...

    Also, what about all the other workers in the industry? Great for the lead actors but what about set builders, prop designers etc? Seems like a pretty hollow message to emphasize protecting the actor's jobs.

    10 votes

  17. Comment on Inside Doug Liman’s $70 million AI-made movie starring Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot in ~movies

  18. Comment on Are there any small Android phones comparable to the size of an iPhone 12 mini? in ~tech

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    That's an interesting tool and it does seem to confirm there are almost no options out there!

    That's an interesting tool and it does seem to confirm there are almost no options out there!

    6 votes

  19. Comment on Are there any small Android phones comparable to the size of an iPhone 12 mini? in ~tech

    BlindCarpenter
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    Sorry, I did mean the iphone 12 mini

    Sorry, I did mean the iphone 12 mini

    5 votes

  20. Are there any small Android phones comparable to the size of an iPhone 12 mini?

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    Beyond the Motorola Razr flip phones, I can't seem to find many small phone options. Are they out there anywhere? ***correction! I meant to say the iPhone 12 mini! There is an important...

    Beyond the Motorola Razr flip phones, I can't seem to find many small phone options. Are they out there anywhere?

    ***correction! I meant to say the iPhone 12 mini! There is an important distinction there and sorry to all who answered before this correction.

    20 votes