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  1. Comment on Comixology app to be sunset, users directed to Kindle in ~comics

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    I had many of these same issues with my Kindle Fire. Thing was a slow unreliable mess. Even on Android things aren't too much better. Even the ones that should be easy like Audible they find ways...

    I had many of these same issues with my Kindle Fire. Thing was a slow unreliable mess. Even on Android things aren't too much better. Even the ones that should be easy like Audible they find ways to make it infuriating.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Advice on insomnia due to noise pollution? in ~health

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    Wax ear plugs. Super cheap and your body heat forms them to your ears. Perfect seal every time.

    Wax ear plugs. Super cheap and your body heat forms them to your ears. Perfect seal every time.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Wow what a tongue lol that's awesome

    Wow what a tongue lol that's awesome

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

  5. Comment on Which Kindle/e-reader are you using? in ~books

  6. Comment on How do you stay motivated in work? in ~life

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    That's the neat part, I don't! I get up and work because if I don't my child goes unfed, and I can no longer afford good ol escitalipram

    That's the neat part, I don't!

    I get up and work because if I don't my child goes unfed, and I can no longer afford good ol escitalipram

    46 votes

  7. Comment on what3words in ~tech

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    Near as I can tell The purpose is to give access to coordinates using simple words rather than having to type in exact numbers and hope you don't get it wrong. Allowing people who need to get...

    Near as I can tell The purpose is to give access to coordinates using simple words rather than having to type in exact numbers and hope you don't get it wrong. Allowing people who need to get places especially packaged deliveries etc to find their way around even in cities or towns that don't use street names

    4 votes

  8. Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies

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    Watches and cologne for me. Both crazy expensive and basically pointless. 1 cologne and gshock should be sufficient but here I am...

    Watches and cologne for me. Both crazy expensive and basically pointless. 1 cologne and gshock should be sufficient but here I am...

    6 votes

  9. Comment on Steam Deck hits over 10,000 verified and playable games in ~games

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    This is fantastic and actually the number one reason I'm considering switching to Linux on the whole. I love my steam Deck and the fact that any of my games that I actually want to play just kind...

    This is fantastic and actually the number one reason I'm considering switching to Linux on the whole. I love my steam Deck and the fact that any of my games that I actually want to play just kind of out of the box is awesome

    13 votes

  10. Comment on Should we be going back and editing games for content that doesn't fit with a modern viewpoint? in ~games

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    This is absolutely correct and even Disney knows it's correct. They slap a warning label on there say hey sorry this is a different time. I think that's a really good go-between for both those who...

    This is absolutely correct and even Disney knows it's correct. They slap a warning label on there say hey sorry this is a different time. I think that's a really good go-between for both those who may be offended and those who want the original experience.

    11 votes

  11. Comment on Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud in ~tech

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    This is really interesting. Thank you for letting me know. I actually have a pretty beefy machine now. Turns out being an adult with a paycheck is really conducive to having hobbies. But I will...

    This is really interesting. Thank you for letting me know. I actually have a pretty beefy machine now. Turns out being an adult with a paycheck is really conducive to having hobbies. But I will definitely keep this in mind if future needs it arise.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud in ~tech

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    Game streaming is something I can get behind. I used to use a service called onlive that was fantastic. I had a crappy little overheating laptop and I could play AAA games at max settings. Being...

    Game streaming is something I can get behind. I used to use a service called onlive that was fantastic. I had a crappy little overheating laptop and I could play AAA games at max settings.

    Being able to run the program from a flash drive let me use my schools computer labs on nights that I wanted a new location.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on Recommendations for credit cards in the USA with cashback rewards? in ~finance

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    Wife and I use the Amazon chase card. By the end of the year we can just stroll through Amazon lists and buy for everyone just with rewards. Really lightens the load when buying for huge families

    Wife and I use the Amazon chase card. By the end of the year we can just stroll through Amazon lists and buy for everyone just with rewards. Really lightens the load when buying for huge families

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Where did you get your engagement ring? in ~life

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    I got my now wife's ring from a shady little spot in RI. Kind of a part pawn shop part fence lol. I was poor as hell and they gave me a good deal. Now though I got it attached to her wedding ring...

    I got my now wife's ring from a shady little spot in RI. Kind of a part pawn shop part fence lol. I was poor as hell and they gave me a good deal. Now though I got it attached to her wedding ring through Zales and it looks great

    5 votes

  15. Comment on What is one food item that you absolutely hated initially but it slowly grew on you? in ~food

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    I sat down with a pack of line seltzer and forced myself to drink it lol. Trying to not drink so much soda was hard and this helped a lot. As soon as I trained myself to not think of it as sprite...

    I sat down with a pack of line seltzer and forced myself to drink it lol. Trying to not drink so much soda was hard and this helped a lot. As soon as I trained myself to not think of it as sprite my switch flipped.

    Now it's basically that or coffee are the only drinks I have

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What, in your opinion, are the best true wireless earbuds for the price? in ~tech

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    I used to really like spinfit for this. But they would get stuck in my ears which was annoying lol. I switched to comply foam tips and they are fantastic for noise cancellation

    I used to really like spinfit for this. But they would get stuck in my ears which was annoying lol. I switched to comply foam tips and they are fantastic for noise cancellation

    4 votes

  17. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    Shoes on until I remember to take them off. I don't always know when I'm going places so I just tend to leave them on until night. However I also work from home so most days they just aren't on...

    Shoes on until I remember to take them off. I don't always know when I'm going places so I just tend to leave them on until night.

    However I also work from home so most days they just aren't on until I need to go somewhere

    3 votes

  18. Comment on What is your most used piece of kitchen equipment / what surprised you in its usefulness? in ~food

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    I do love my wife's milk frother. So good with espresso

    I do love my wife's milk frother. So good with espresso

    1 vote

  19. Comment on What is your most used piece of kitchen equipment / what surprised you in its usefulness? in ~food

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    Huh I've not considered running the same grounds for a round 2. I might try that. I'm certainly not going to just add hot water why would I weaken my drink lol. Thanks!

    Huh I've not considered running the same grounds for a round 2. I might try that. I'm certainly not going to just add hot water why would I weaken my drink lol. Thanks!

    1 vote

  20. Comment on What is your most used piece of kitchen equipment / what surprised you in its usefulness? in ~food

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    Only problem is it makes like half a mug of good coffee. I need at least a full mug darn it

    Only problem is it makes like half a mug of good coffee. I need at least a full mug darn it

    4 votes