Kerry56's recent activity
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Comment on What is your "when I found out about 9/11" story? in ~talk
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Comment on Graphene speed issues and general wonderings in ~tech
Kerry56 LinkNo crashes for me so far, but I only installed Graphene this week. Swipes work well, no delays and my internet works perfectly well. My home speeds are nowhere near yours, but I'm not seeing any...No crashes for me so far, but I only installed Graphene this week. Swipes work well, no delays and my internet works perfectly well. My home speeds are nowhere near yours, but I'm not seeing any issues or stutters.
I'm using Vanadium as my browser, but I don't use many apps, so I can't really help there too much. VLC is doing fine.
I installed Graphene on a Pixel 9a.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Kerry56 LinkMayday is a light, silly buddy movie. This is one you watch once and forget in a week.Mayday is a light, silly buddy movie. This is one you watch once and forget in a week.
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Comment on What's a show you love that's from before your time? in ~tv
Kerry56 LinkThe Twilight Zone is probably number 1 for me. Great writing in that series.The Twilight Zone is probably number 1 for me. Great writing in that series.
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Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech
Kerry56 Link ParentMint has a Software Manager. You start it, type in Koreader and it shows you a download button. Click on that and it installs. Krita and qgis are also available through the Software Manager.Mint has a Software Manager. You start it, type in Koreader and it shows you a download button. Click on that and it installs. Krita and qgis are also available through the Software Manager.
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Comment on How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’ in ~science
Kerry56 Link ParentI'm sorry my comment rubbed you the wrong way, but I was merely making an observation. Trump's personality traits fit neatly in the predatory personality described within the article. I'm not a...I'm sorry my comment rubbed you the wrong way, but I was merely making an observation. Trump's personality traits fit neatly in the predatory personality described within the article. I'm not a psychologist, and not qualified to make a clinical judgement on whether he is a psychopath or not. That was not my point, or intention. The alignment of his personality and the traits listed does give one pause however, and should give better insight into how he functions and his motivations.
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Comment on How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’ in ~science
Kerry56 LinkThose clusters combine to describe Trump as well as I've ever seen.Those clusters combine to describe Trump as well as I've ever seen.
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Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech
Kerry56 LinkThe 7.0.0-28 kernel update had some significant bugs, especially with the AMD video drivers, and this caused some head scratching on my part, until I started looking for answers at the Linux Mint...The 7.0.0-28 kernel update had some significant bugs, especially with the AMD video drivers, and this caused some head scratching on my part, until I started looking for answers at the Linux Mint forums. I also couldn't shut down my computer, except by pressing the on/off button for five seconds.
Trying to revert to 6.0.17 led to some interesting times with Grub. I dislike working with Grub more than any other part of the operating system, and this was a quick reminder of that antipathy.
The latest kernel seems to have solved the issues I faced.
I've been using Linux Mint for approximately nine years. I'm not technically skilled, however, and I do well to follow instructions.
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Comment on How to write a short story in five sentences in ~creative
Kerry56 LinkI didn't read the article, but the idea of a five sentence short story caught my interest. Here's my attempt: Down on her knees, Alise had worked for almost a full minute trying to free the old...I didn't read the article, but the idea of a five sentence short story caught my interest. Here's my attempt:
Down on her knees, Alise had worked for almost a full minute trying to free the old photograph that was stuck in between the drawers of her dresser. Once freed, she could see that it was faded, almost beyond recognition, but it showed Aunt Louise, smiling and petting a puppy on her lap. That day came back to Alise in a rush, for it was the only time she could remember Aunt Louise smiling after dementia darkened her life in those last few months. Alise sat on the bed, in the sunlight from the window and wept. She had other errands today, but she would make time to pick some flowers and visit Aunt Louise’s grave.
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Comment on McDonald’s built a 515-page dossier on me in ~tech
Kerry56 LinkI don't eat at fast food restaurants often enough to be tracked, and I'm certainly not on anyone's loyalty plan, but I'm sure I would be very uncomfortable about the amount of information that...I don't eat at fast food restaurants often enough to be tracked, and I'm certainly not on anyone's loyalty plan, but I'm sure I would be very uncomfortable about the amount of information that Amazon has on me.
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Comment on What lesser-known sci-fi reads do you recommend? in ~books
Kerry56 Link ParentDid you ever read To Say Nothing about the Dog? It is one of my favorites by Willis, along with The Doomsday Book. I haven't read Bellwether, so that's on the list of books to read now.Did you ever read To Say Nothing about the Dog? It is one of my favorites by Willis, along with The Doomsday Book. I haven't read Bellwether, so that's on the list of books to read now.
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Comment on Neo: A novel-writing tool created by a novelist in ~tech
Kerry56 LinkNo Linux version. I've gotten inured to the process of writing with LibreOffice, though formatting is still a chore and a half. In the past, I'd output in .docx and import the manuscript to my...No Linux version.
I've gotten inured to the process of writing with LibreOffice, though formatting is still a chore and a half. In the past, I'd output in .docx and import the manuscript to my sole remaining Windows machine so I could use the formatting tools within Word, but I haven't been doing that for a couple of years now.
I must admit, my writing has slowed so much, I can hardly call myself a writer anymore. The current novel has been chugging along, and I barely have 33k words. Most of my work for last month or two has been rewriting existing chapters.
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Comment on What lesser-known sci-fi reads do you recommend? in ~books
Kerry56 LinkI like Martha Wells's writing, especially her early work. More on the lines of fantasy is The Death of the Necromancer. And she has one that is closer to regular sci-fi called City of Bones....I like Martha Wells's writing, especially her early work.
More on the lines of fantasy is The Death of the Necromancer.
And she has one that is closer to regular sci-fi called City of Bones. Unfortunately, it has the same title as a book by Cassandra Clare, and it has been overshadowed and mostly forgotten.
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Comment on Another week on Linux in ~tech
Kerry56 LinkI'm not a particularly adept person when it comes to technical issues. That said, I've been using Linux Mint for longer than I can remember now... nine years or so? I rarely run into problems. And...I'm not a particularly adept person when it comes to technical issues. That said, I've been using Linux Mint for longer than I can remember now... nine years or so? I rarely run into problems. And on those occasions, it usually only takes a quick stop in the Linux Mint forums to find the solutions.
My printer works perfectly well. I have no problems with my monitors, and I use Mint on three different computers, one of which is hooked straight to a big screen TV. Playing videos on that TV is simple using VLC.
I don't really push the boundaries though, and most of the time I'm just using a browser. Now and again, I'll work with videos and MKVToolnix and Handbrake are fine for that. Still learning Kdenlive.
Frustration with Linux, like other operating systems, depends on what you're trying to do, and which tools you're using. Playing old games on my one remaining Windows machine turned out to be the most aggravating day I've had in a while.
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Comment on Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain in ~science
Kerry56 LinkAnd then there people like me, who internally verbalize all the time. It doesn't lead to more articulate communication however, as I tend to stop and start, trying to find the exact word and...And then there people like me, who internally verbalize all the time. It doesn't lead to more articulate communication however, as I tend to stop and start, trying to find the exact word and meaning I'm trying to convey.
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Comment on Worse on Purpose: a site that tracks which brands are still worth their old reputation and which have been enshittified in ~enviro
Kerry56 Link ParentJM Audio Editions doesn't have any models with ANC, and as far as I am aware, they don't have any wireless models. Their market is squarely in the audiophile realm. They do sell Hifiman headphones...JM Audio Editions doesn't have any models with ANC, and as far as I am aware, they don't have any wireless models. Their market is squarely in the audiophile realm. They do sell Hifiman headphones on their site, but I'm not a fan of that brand.
I do have to make one amendment to my post. JM Audio changed their policy, and no longer have lifetime warranties. My guess is that it was just too expensive for a small company to bear. The warranty is now only one year, though it is transferrable to a second-hand purchaser.
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Comment on US general warns he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel amid Iran war in ~society
Kerry56 LinkI'm a little confused about this one. Don't we provide huge amounts of military supplies and weapons to Israel so they can defend themselves?I'm a little confused about this one. Don't we provide huge amounts of military supplies and weapons to Israel so they can defend themselves?
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Comment on Worse on Purpose: a site that tracks which brands are still worth their old reputation and which have been enshittified in ~enviro
Kerry56 Link ParentThe only battery powered tools I use are made by Makita. Started using them in the 90's in my woodworking shop, and it is one brand that is still top quality. Not inexpensive, however, and not...The only battery powered tools I use are made by Makita. Started using them in the 90's in my woodworking shop, and it is one brand that is still top quality. Not inexpensive, however, and not really targeted at the DIY crowd. They make the approved list at the site.
There aren't too many other brands that I can recommend with no reservations, though I will give a nod to JM Audio Editions. They make excellent headphones, with each set tuned to your individual specifications. Basically, they are hand-made, and they are as good as anything you can find on the market. One reason I really like this company is their customer service. They will exchange emails with you till they are sure they know exactly what sound you want from their headphones. Also, they have a lifetime guarantee, that applies even to second-hand purchases. I know this is true, as I broke an adjustment post on my set, (bought used), and they offered to fix it for free. I had to pay shipping to them, but not shipping back to me. I went ahead and had them upgrade the headband and retune the headphones, so I spent a little on those two options, but I could have had them repaired for free. They even included a free set of earpads. You don't see customer service like this anymore.
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Comment on Survey: The temperature in my room now is _____ and it feels _____ in ~talk
Kerry56 Link81F and 49% humidity, which doesn't feel bad. Humidity is very high for my region at this time of year however. My AC is on and will drop the temperature down to 78 soon. That's the temp I keep my...81F and 49% humidity, which doesn't feel bad. Humidity is very high for my region at this time of year however.
My AC is on and will drop the temperature down to 78 soon. That's the temp I keep my house overnight, and it often feels a little too cool while the AC blower is going.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Kerry56 LinkI watched Disclosure Day tonight. Every director has hits and misses if they stay in the game long enough, and Spielberg is no exception to this truism. Disclosure Day isn't a complete dud, but it...I watched Disclosure Day tonight. Every director has hits and misses if they stay in the game long enough, and Spielberg is no exception to this truism. Disclosure Day isn't a complete dud, but it is well down the list of his movies.
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I hate that he used the cliche of the big-eyed aliens.
I was off that day and driving early in the morning to play a round of golf. I first heard the news on the radio, and when I stopped by the pro shop of the golf course, everyone was watching events on the tv. One conversation I remember was where we discussed the possiblity of shooting down a hijacked plane before it could reach its target. Of course, the folks on Flight 93 rushed the cockpit, and it crashed before that choice had to be made.