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  1. Comment on What happens when the internet goes out at your work? in ~tech

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    I get a discount, but not free, no.

    I get a discount, but not free, no.

    6 votes
  2. Comment on What happens when the internet goes out at your work? in ~tech

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    I work from home, but I also work for the ISP... So that would be an interesting day for me haha.

    I work from home, but I also work for the ISP... So that would be an interesting day for me haha.

    19 votes
  3. Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk

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    Silicone vs Silicon Silicone is soft and squishy. Like those reusable snack bags, baking mats, spatulas, etc. Lots of kitchen uses. Silicon is the brittle mineral used to make circuit boards. They...

    Silicone vs Silicon

    Silicone is soft and squishy. Like those reusable snack bags, baking mats, spatulas, etc. Lots of kitchen uses.

    Silicon is the brittle mineral used to make circuit boards.

    They are not interchangeable!

    17 votes
  4. Comment on What game is your personal "Silksong"? in ~games

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    Mine is Portal 2. The first game was an unexpected delight and the second was an amazing masterclass in environmental story telling. I was amazed. The Portal games are still my favorites to this day.

    Mine is Portal 2.

    The first game was an unexpected delight and the second was an amazing masterclass in environmental story telling. I was amazed. The Portal games are still my favorites to this day.

    18 votes
  5. Comment on I wanna raise crickets for the sound in ~life.pets

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    There are people who raise crickets for pet lizards and such, so there's no reason why you couldn't. Just be careful not to let any escape their enclosure or your whole house will get infested.

    There are people who raise crickets for pet lizards and such, so there's no reason why you couldn't. Just be careful not to let any escape their enclosure or your whole house will get infested.

    26 votes
  6. Comment on Accessing a Google account without attaching to the phone on Android in ~tech

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    I haven't used the mobile version in a number of years. I used to use it to partition off my work email and limit the restrictions on my personal phone, but I haven't needed that in a long time so...

    I haven't used the mobile version in a number of years. I used to use it to partition off my work email and limit the restrictions on my personal phone, but I haven't needed that in a long time so I can't give a good review of it anymore.

    1 vote
  7. Comment on Accessing a Google account without attaching to the phone on Android in ~tech

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    The K9 mail app used to have a way to contain and limit the admin restrictions within the app specifically, but I'm not sure if that app still does since it has been bought by Mozilla and...

    The K9 mail app used to have a way to contain and limit the admin restrictions within the app specifically, but I'm not sure if that app still does since it has been bought by Mozilla and converted into Thunderbird. But it might be worth looking into.

    1 vote
  8. Comment on People with paranoid delusions of being hacked keep asking me for help in ~talk

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    I knew a guy that was adamant that the government had bugged his phone and no amount of factory resets would get rid of it. He claimed he had to have a friend disassemble his phone and wipe a...

    I knew a guy that was adamant that the government had bugged his phone and no amount of factory resets would get rid of it. He claimed he had to have a friend disassemble his phone and wipe a specific chip to get it to go away. He somehow got into the conspiracy theory that the Covid vaccines were intentionally killing people and that the government wanted to reduce the population by 30% for some "great reset." He was so delusional about "the government" being out to get him that he has now shut-down his business and moved off-grid somewhere.

    4 votes
  9. Comment on Hela | Announcement trailer in ~games

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    Spirit of the North is really good. It's separated into zones but rewards total exploration of each zone before moving on.

    Spirit of the North is really good. It's separated into zones but rewards total exploration of each zone before moving on.

    3 votes
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  11. Comment on Hela | Announcement trailer in ~games

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    This looks super cute and I hope it comes to platforms other than the switch.

    This looks super cute and I hope it comes to platforms other than the switch.

    5 votes
  12. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~games

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    I have a similar situation with the books I read. My dreams will often be scenes from the books. Or thematically similar. I don't find they disrupt my sleep though. Does it happen if you play...

    I have a similar situation with the books I read. My dreams will often be scenes from the books. Or thematically similar. I don't find they disrupt my sleep though. Does it happen if you play multiple games in the same day? If there are games that don't cause these dreams, maybe play those games last to sort of "reset"?

    There may be something you can do before bed to reset the fixation, though short of suggesting something like a meditation, I'm not sure what would work for you.

    2 votes
  13. Comment on Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada? in ~tech

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    Memory Express or Canada Computers for PC parts, Prime Cables for charging cables and adapters.

    Memory Express or Canada Computers for PC parts, Prime Cables for charging cables and adapters.

    1 vote
  14. Comment on Ethernet working but not working? At an absolute loss. in ~comp

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    I had a similar issue and had to reboot both the switch I was using as well as my modem/router. Sometimes just rebooting all the things is helpful.

    I had a similar issue and had to reboot both the switch I was using as well as my modem/router. Sometimes just rebooting all the things is helpful.

    1 vote
  15. Comment on [SOLVED] How to use Amazon Prime Video with Librewolf ( Firefox Clone ) ? in ~comp

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    If they've always worked before and it's just this check now thinking your browser is the 'wrong' brand, you could try a user agent switcher. It tells the site your browser is a different one than...

    If they've always worked before and it's just this check now thinking your browser is the 'wrong' brand, you could try a user agent switcher. It tells the site your browser is a different one than it actually is. Might be able to fool that check.

    Also, are you keeping your Librewolf up to date with their updater? It doesn't update automatically.

    1 vote
  16. Comment on What quotes inspire you? in ~talk

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    "You are not the darkness that tried to consume you. You are the light that refused to surrender." "Life is not about 'finding' yourself, it's about 'creating' yourself. We are all works in...

    "You are not the darkness that tried to consume you. You are the light that refused to surrender."

    "Life is not about 'finding' yourself, it's about 'creating' yourself. We are all works in progress."

    "Normal is a setting for the washing machine."

    4 votes
  17. Comment on What are your favorite books with an unreliable narrator? in ~books

  18. Comment on What are your favorite books with an unreliable narrator? in ~books

  19. Comment on What are your favorite books with an unreliable narrator? in ~books

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    Thank you, I did think of Memento based on your description.

    Thank you, I did think of Memento based on your description.

    9 votes
  20. Comment on What are your favorite books with an unreliable narrator? in ~books

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    I'm not entirely sure I understand the question? Is this a genre or books I am unaware of? Or a particular narrative quirk? Can you explain what is meant by "unreliable narrator"?

    I'm not entirely sure I understand the question? Is this a genre or books I am unaware of? Or a particular narrative quirk? Can you explain what is meant by "unreliable narrator"?

    2 votes