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  1. Comment on Interview: Firefox’s chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome in ~tech

  2. Comment on Linux Steam client on Android through proot in ~games

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    Am I going crazy here? I am looking at that page and it is just non stop LLM babbling on with no links to github projects, downloads or anything. Just went to double check no links at all, just...

    Am I going crazy here? I am looking at that page and it is just non stop LLM babbling on with no links to github projects, downloads or anything. Just went to double check no links at all, just anchor tags.

    Went on a bit of a hunt and finally found one of the projects they mention I think: https://github.com/The412Banner/Bannerlator

    Sure enough

    Claude is used to help with the heavy lifting — writing, reviewing, and modifying the emulator's code and the features added here

    Claude is doing everything here, this is just vibing out there like no other. At least they are open about it once you manage to finally find their repository. Which is fully backed up by the insane commit cadence

    However, this is exactly the sort of software I take issue with in the current LLM landscape. The page linked is already a informational horror show full of trite LLM tropes and no actually information (NO LINKS) so why should I trust the software? They can't be bothered to do a bare minimum sanity check if the page makes sense, they just went for impressive and technical looking.

    Interestingly enough KDE as a project has some controversy today about a proposed AI that according to many didn't go far enough. But, they nailed one thing where this project, or at least the page you link to is a prime example of.

    LLM usage

    The golden rule for LLM usage in KDE is Don't be lazy:

    1. Don't try to use a tool to replace your own judgment, interpersonal communication, or learning process.
    2. Don't take unsustainable shortcuts.
    3. Don't avoid growing as a person.

    The result will be poor-quality work that eventually becomes someone else's problem.

    This is a prime example of lazy LLM usage to the point that I can't possibly trust this project.

    5 votes

  3. Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech

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    I might sometimes think about something while on the move. Do some quick research on my phone or at least have something noted down so that at some point later I can pick it up on my desktop. But...

    I might sometimes think about something while on the move. Do some quick research on my phone or at least have something noted down so that at some point later I can pick it up on my desktop.

    But that is really nothing more than having a tab open with some search results or something as sort of reminder to my thought at the moment. Similar to how someone else might note down a reminder I guess.

    But nothing like really switching between phones and laptops/desktops. Uh I guess that sometimes I will watch a series both at home and while commuting to work on the train. But that experience does not require a mobile OS on my desktop.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech

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    That's fair sentiment.

    That's fair sentiment.

  5. Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech

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    Yup, that is why I am very hesitant to use AI in any generative and certainly semi autonomous way. (comment from last year about it) I agree that the terminal is maybe suggested too quickly. I am...

    I'd scoffed at people who ran autonomous AI agents freely, like OpenClaw, but after awhile I grew to trust Gemini's skills until I was basically just a copy-pasting middleman.

    Yup, that is why I am very hesitant to use AI in any generative and certainly semi autonomous way. (comment from last year about it)

    But Linux culture definitely pushes terminal use much more than Windows, which isn't great for those without a programming background.

    I agree that the terminal is maybe suggested too quickly. I am not sure if it is programming related, I have seen people do equal amounts of damage in windows by blindly going through UI setting menus based on what people recommend.

    Whenever I do something new, to me, in any environment I always do try to step back and see if I understand what I am doing. If I don't, I simply don't do it until I do understand it well enough. Not only to prevent stuff like this, but also so that I learn to understand these things for myself. Which means less need to either find random advice on the internet or risk AI hallucination.

    I guess the biggest takeaway is: back up your shit, yesterday.

    To be frank, while also a lesson, I really do think that "understand what you are doing" should share the podium here.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech

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    That is one way of framing it. A different way of looking at it is that you might have memory issues you are alerted about before it is too late. It is entirely possible that it would also have...

    That is one way of framing it. A different way of looking at it is that you might have memory issues you are alerted about before it is too late. It is entirely possible that it would also have surfaced on windows with different software eventually. Memory issues generally are pretty tricky to catch on to, but are likely often the cause of what people think is unstable software.

    Using memtest86+ basically comes down to flashing an iso to a usb stick and booting from it, the same way you likely installed linux to begin with.

    Though, I should note that while cachyOS is popular that doesn't mean it is the most stable option out there. It is an Arch derivative marketed around performance, but those claims have always seen superficial to me. Anecdotally it is also the one distro I see often these days when someone has some weird edge case issue on linux like yours seems to be.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Do you iron your clothes? in ~life

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    No, but I do dry shirts on clothes hangers so that gravity takes care of most wrinkles. Same for pants actually, grab them by the ends and shake them out well to remove the biggest wrinkles, then...

    No, but I do dry shirts on clothes hangers so that gravity takes care of most wrinkles. Same for pants actually, grab them by the ends and shake them out well to remove the biggest wrinkles, then hang them by the legs so that gravity does the work again.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Billing for web hosting in ~comp

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    Context matters. If one is run by a good local mechanic while the other is a large chain employing minimally trained crew making it only good for oil changes you might want to keep the first one...

    It's "worth it" to them because they can't realistically do it themselves, but if a garage down the road does it for half the price, the first one could reasonable be called a ripoff.

    Context matters. If one is run by a good local mechanic while the other is a large chain employing minimally trained crew making it only good for oil changes you might want to keep the first one around. Paying the premium because they can't afford to drop their margins that low is then not a ripoff.

    If that is the case here, both of us can't really tell of course. But overall I strongly disagree with calling everything that is more expensive a ripoff as a matter of course.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Billing for web hosting in ~comp

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    Fair, I misread that. But, they seem to be open with the client about this and have gotten their agreement. Which, by definition doesn't make it a ripoff but makes it come down to valuing...

    Fair, I misread that. But, they seem to be open with the client about this and have gotten their agreement. Which, by definition doesn't make it a ripoff but makes it come down to valuing different things.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Billing for web hosting in ~comp

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    I just want to chip in to push back on some of the responses you got about it basically needing to be free. Of course huge vertically integrated cloud platforms can be much cheaper and afford it...

    I just want to chip in to push back on some of the responses you got about it basically needing to be free. Of course huge vertically integrated cloud platforms can be much cheaper and afford it to lure in people for free.

    That's exactly how they push out smaller companies and we end up with enshitification down the road.

    One can argue about the setup fee but you will need to put in the time to set it up. 3.33 per month after is not expensive at all. Certainly very reasonable for a smaller operation like yours. I'd even consider it low from a certain perspective.

    Do not forget to factor in your own labor for maintaining the vps though. You want to keep on top of updates and just generally keep an eye on things. Possibly also factor some future development adding extra things or monitoring you didn't forsee, etc.

    I get that it isn't a extra service you are providing and not a main income stream. But making it sustainable for you to maintain and have room to act on unforeseen sysadmin work seems reasonable to me.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly - Final Thread for Season 3 in ~games

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    huh, never occurred to me to use GitHub as a host for this. Nicely done :D

    huh, never occurred to me to use GitHub as a host for this. Nicely done :D

    2 votes

  12. Comment on KOReader: custom reader software for eink devices in ~books

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    I'd like to add that koreader isn't just custom software for e-readers but also available as android app. Which makes it great for other devices as well like my supernote nomad. Which is an e-ink...

    I'd like to add that koreader isn't just custom software for e-readers but also available as android app. Which makes it great for other devices as well like my supernote nomad. Which is an e-ink writing tablet mostly with somewhat limited ebook functionality, installing koreader made it a fullblown e-reader as well for me.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on Best options for domain registrar and static site hosting in 2026? in ~comp

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    GitHub does have its fair share of issues lately. It is still an option but for business I'd always ask myself if you really want to go for a free option. Old fashioned webhosting is still a thing...

    For hosting, I was considering GitHub Pages, since it's free and just built in to GitHub.

    GitHub does have its fair share of issues lately. It is still an option but for business I'd always ask myself if you really want to go for a free option.

    Old fashioned webhosting is still a thing and doesn't have to be expensive either. For example Hetzner has an offering that starts at $2 per month. They also do offer domain registration if you want to combine it into one package.
    Porkbun which is mentioned by a bunch of others for the domain has a similar static website offering.

    Also, have you taken email into account? I assume the owner might want to receive mail for the domain so you'd want to do some mailhosting. Hetzner provides mail hosting in their offering (though I don't know about the quality).

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech

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    If you go down setting up a home server, I am personally a fan of unraid. It is not free, but takes away a lot of the technical aspects of managing a home server and NAS. You can run a variety of...

    If you go down setting up a home server, I am personally a fan of unraid. It is not free, but takes away a lot of the technical aspects of managing a home server and NAS. You can run a variety of things on it through docker containers.

    There are other options, but most of them do require significant more work to setup and maintain.

    As far as hardening goes. I simply don't expose my home server to the internet from the outside. Instead I have a VPN connection setup, something my router supports with wireguard. But unraid comes with built in tailscale support as well (tailscale is also available on other platforms).

    That basically takes away the worry that I am exposing too much by accident.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on What are your "how on earth did I not learn this sooner" tech moments? in ~tech

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    Holy shit, I have been using technology for decades now and most of the stuff in this thread I know. Except for triple clicking, that is pretty awesome.

    In addition to this, in most contexts double clicking selects the word, triple clicking selects the line.

    Holy shit, I have been using technology for decades now and most of the stuff in this thread I know. Except for triple clicking, that is pretty awesome.

    6 votes

  16. Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech

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    It entirely depends on your tech level and willingness to set it up. But have you looked into self hosted webmail offerings like roundcube or Tachyon? Disclaimer: RoundCube I know as being pretty...

    It entirely depends on your tech level and willingness to set it up. But have you looked into self hosted webmail offerings like roundcube or Tachyon? Disclaimer: RoundCube I know as being pretty solid but Tachyon came up when I was looking for another client that it is forked of.

    Just figured I'd throw the idea out there.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on What workplace absurdity are you forced to live with? in ~life

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    A few years ago a company I worked for organized a huge event, renting a big ass event venue where they had people give talks about various stuff but also various concert halls, game areas, etc....

    A few years ago a company I worked for organized a huge event, renting a big ass event venue where they had people give talks about various stuff but also various concert halls, game areas, etc.

    There was one big central mandatory presentation where they talked about how cool the company was but also how money was getting tight because of reasons. Meanwhile I am sitting here looking around wondering how much this event must have cost.

    The amount of times companies pull shit like this still amazes me. Another "favorite" is them freezing wage increases because the economy is tight and then for the next quarterly internal revenue report revel in how awesome the company did.

    14 votes

  18. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly - Final Thread for Season 3 in ~games

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    Oh annoying, I checked basic functionality but didn't go to the end or nether. Edit: Slightly adjusted the instructions The following files will need to be moved from...

    Oh annoying, I checked basic functionality but didn't go to the end or nether.

    Edit: Slightly adjusted the instructions

    The following files will need to be moved from /dimensions/minecraft/overworld/data/minecraft/ into data/minecraft/:

    • game_rules.dat
    • scheduled_events.dat
    • wandering_trader.dat
    • weather.dat
    • world_gen_settings.dat
    2 votes

  19. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly - Final Thread for Season 3 in ~games

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    World download is available as torrent Magnet:...
    • Exemplary

    World download is available as torrent

    • Magnet: magnet:?xt=urn:btih:6150cbaa4302d2fcc81bc053269a38214843ba47&dn=Tildes_mc_s3_server_download.zip&xl=12022349411&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Fzer0day.ch%3A1337%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.therarbg.to%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.publictracker.xyz%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.opentrackr.org%3A1337%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Fopen.demonii.com%3A1337%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Fopen.stealth.si%3A80%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker2.dler.org%3A80%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.torrent.eu.org%3A451%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.qu.ax%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.peerfect.org%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.opentrackr.com%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.ilibr.org%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.ducks.party%3A1984%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.dler.org%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.bittor.pw%3A1337%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker.auctor.tv%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftracker-udp.gbitt.info%3A80%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftr4ck3r.duckdns.org%3A6969%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftorrentclub.online%3A54123%2Fannounce&tr=udp%3A%2F%2Ftorrentclub.online%3A1984%2Fannounce
    • Torrent file
    8 votes

  20. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly - Final Thread for Season 3 in ~games

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    World download won't be an issue for this season, even after the server has shutdown. All daily backups are going to a hetzner storage box I maintain.

    World download won't be an issue for this season, even after the server has shutdown. All daily backups are going to a hetzner storage box I maintain.

    2 votes