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Comment on If you could go into hibernation and wake up in the future, would you? in ~talk
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Comment on Chappell Roan - The Giver (2025) in ~music
kfwyre (edited )LinkHello Dolly! I wasn’t expecting something that sounds like this from her, but I’m into it. Also, if anyone prefers a live version, she also performed it on SNL.Hello Dolly!
I wasn’t expecting something that sounds like this from her, but I’m into it.
Also, if anyone prefers a live version, she also performed it on SNL.
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Chappell Roan - The Giver (2025)
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Comment on What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it? in ~tech
kfwyre Link ParentSomeday, microwave manufacturers will learn that it’s possible to have their devices make more pleasant sounds than screeches. They haven’t yet, despite decades of development, but I think they’ll...Someday, microwave manufacturers will learn that it’s possible to have their devices make more pleasant sounds than screeches.
They haven’t yet, despite decades of development, but I think they’ll eventually get there one day. Maybe I’ll even still be alive to
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Comment on What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it? in ~tech
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What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it?
Oldest doesn't have to mean absolute age and can be relative to that tech's particular "lane" (e.g. your "old" cell phone might be newer than one of your game consoles, but it still "feels" old...
Oldest doesn't have to mean absolute age and can be relative to that tech's particular "lane" (e.g. your "old" cell phone might be newer than one of your game consoles, but it still "feels" old when compared to cell phones exclusively).
And "tech" can be, well, anything you think counts as "tech!"
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentCan confirm this. I tried to set up Proverbs to use different inputs through Steam Input to find a solution for @hobbes64, and I couldn’t figure out a way to do it with just the mouse.Can confirm this. I tried to set up Proverbs to use different inputs through Steam Input to find a solution for @hobbes64, and I couldn’t figure out a way to do it with just the mouse.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThis bothered me about the remakes too. They nailed the feel of the moment-to-moment gameplay, but the menus and everything outside the gameplay itself feels a bit off and overcomplicated.They've added a bunch of unlockable cosmetics and challenges that I don't really want to interact with, but I have a hard time ignoring orange ⚠️'s in the menus. Maybe great for others, not great for nostalgia "simpler times" gamers like me. But it's only a minor complaint.
This bothered me about the remakes too. They nailed the feel of the moment-to-moment gameplay, but the menus and everything outside the gameplay itself feels a bit off and overcomplicated.
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Comment on If you could go into hibernation and wake up in the future, would you? in ~talk
kfwyre Link ParentThanks for the recommendation! That sounds great and I’ve added it to my (ever growing) reading list. Quite coincidentally, this question was actually inspired by the events of another sci-fi book...That is the premise of Robert Heinlein's The Door Into Summer, and the character in the book considers all of the things you are asking about.
Thanks for the recommendation! That sounds great and I’ve added it to my (ever growing) reading list.
Quite coincidentally, this question was actually inspired by the events of another sci-fi book that I’m currently reading. I’ll put the name of it in a details block, because I think it could be argued that knowing about it going in counts as a mild spoiler:
Book
The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentHey now, don't you go messing with my alliteration! I worked hard on that! 😂 For what it's worth, that number has actually crept up over time. I used to use 1000 reviews as the threshold, and then...Hey now, don't you go messing with my alliteration! I worked hard on that! 😂
For what it's worth, that number has actually crept up over time. I used to use 1000 reviews as the threshold, and then upped it to 3000 a while back. It could probably use another push up given that Steam keeps getting more users and the review to sales ratio keeps going down over time.
Or maybe I should just change the label to "Healthily Popular?" I’m not willing to give up an H!
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If you could go into hibernation and wake up in the future, would you?
Premise: Pretend that human hibernation/cryostasis is a real technology that's both mature and affordable. You can choose to go into hibernation and wake up at some point in the future to resume...
Premise: Pretend that human hibernation/cryostasis is a real technology that's both mature and affordable. You can choose to go into hibernation and wake up at some point in the future to resume your life. It's a safe and reliable process.
You choose when to enter hibernation (could be now, could be 50 years from now or more), and you set your exit either for a certain date or on some condition(s) that you dictate in advance.
You can expect that you'll be taken care of during that time and your rules for being awakened will be followed.
What I'm interested in hearing about:
- Would you choose to do it? Why or why not?
If you would decide to do it, some follow-ups:
- How would you decide when to enter hibernation? Would you base it on your age? On specific events in the world?
- How would you decide when to exit? Would you base it on time, or on certain conditions? Why?
- What preparations would you take? How would you help your family and friends understand this decision?
- What would you hope to see or experience once you awaken?
- How would you plan on adapting to a world that might be completely different from ours on many different fronts (e.g. technology, language, culture, identity, etc.)?
Even though the situation is hypothetical, I want you to base your answers on your actual experiences and life. So, the question is about whether you, as you are living right now, would choose hibernation (either now or in the future).
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Comment on The real problem with toilet paper: Where it comes from in ~enviro
kfwyre (edited )LinkFor years I bought sustainable toilet paper (from Who Gives a Crap and Reel). I remember getting my regularly scheduled delivery from WGAC (a big box of 48 rolls) right when the COVID lockdowns...For years I bought sustainable toilet paper (from Who Gives a Crap and Reel). I remember getting my regularly scheduled delivery from WGAC (a big box of 48 rolls) right when the COVID lockdowns first hit. It was right when news reports about people hoarding toilet paper were coming out, and I felt like I was an accidental king for having that much all at the same time.
It, unfortunately, became one of the things we gave up as costs started rising. Regular toilet paper is way cheaper (and, honestly, more comfortable texturally).
I wish I could get onboard with bidets. I've used them a few times when they've been available on vacations. Each time I committed myself to "I'm going to get used to this,” and each time I couldn't. I find them very uncomfortable.
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Comment on What mattress would you recommend? in ~life.home_improvement
kfwyre LinkI was the one that asked for recommendations two years ago, and I ended up going with the Casper Original Hybrid. It's great. I prefer a softer mattress but not one that's unsupportive, and this...I was the one that asked for recommendations two years ago, and I ended up going with the Casper Original Hybrid.
It's great. I prefer a softer mattress but not one that's unsupportive, and this hits both of those aspects nicely. Probably the best thing I can say about the mattress is that it's "invisible" to my body. I don't "notice" anything about the mattress on a nightly basis, but, every time I sleep on a different bed, that mattress is very "visible" and makes me wish I was on mine instead.
My husband also has a firmer Casper mattress (yes, we sleep in separate rooms; no, it's not because we're fighting -- we're just very different sleepers and it's better this way) and he also loves it. So, at the very least (n=2), my good mattress from them wasn't just a fluke.
A lot of people will tell you to try out mattresses in stores, but that has never worked for me because the feeling of lying on it in the store doesn't match the experience of actually sleeping on it. Ever lie down on a comfortable couch? Feels good to relax on, but it would be terrible to sleep on. Trying out beds in person is like that for me.
Also, getting a "bed in a box" where they ship you a vacuum sealed mattress is the new convenient option, and many of those you can't try out as they aren't sold in physical storefronts. As such, when I was looking for mattresses, I looked up reviews for companies that discussed their experiences with actual mattress returns.
Most companies will offer some sort of "100 Night Guarantee" or whatnot, but they know that swapping out mattresses is a huge pain and most people are unlikely to do it. Also, based on reviews, it seems like some companies make that process intentionally difficult (they can't resell used mattresses after all). So, it seems like they set the returns up in an unfavorable way that tries to push any customer wanting to do it to fold rather than follow it through. This means you'll either have to spend a lot of time and effort fighting opaque bureaucratic nonsense to get your return accepted, or you'll be stuck with a bunk mattress even if it's uncomfortable for you. Both of these options suck.
Part of the reason I chose Casper was that, at the time, I found reviews of people online who were able to return theirs pretty painlessly. I didn't end up having to do that because I liked mine, but if I didn't, I wouldn't want to have to just put up with it for years. Now, this was two years ago, so I have no idea what the process is like now, and if there's one thing I feel when it comes to brands, it's that, invariably, they will get worse over time.
So, while my endorsement is Casper, I recommend looking for current reviews, and I recommend prioritizing information about mattress returns specifically. It's only after a week or two of sleeping on a given mattress that you can really know whether or not it works for you, so having a valid "out" if it doesn't is, in my mind, the best thing you can look for in a mattress.
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkI’m not putting up a native hidden gem topic for this sale (I feel that doing it twice a year for the Summer & Winter sales is enough), but r/gamedealsmeta has their usual hidden gem topic with...I’m not putting up a native hidden gem topic for this sale (I feel that doing it twice a year for the Summer & Winter sales is enough), but r/gamedealsmeta has their usual hidden gem topic with some good recommendations.
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentJust yesterday the dev mentioned that they're working on control remapping, so it might be possible soon.Just yesterday the dev mentioned that they're working on control remapping, so it might be possible soon.
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Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games
kfwyre LinkProverbs is 40% off. It’s like minesweeper but simpler. It’s one big board with 50,000+ squares. It’s the perfect game to distract yourself from something. It’s the perfect game to play while...Proverbs is 40% off.
It’s like minesweeper but simpler.
It’s one big board with 50,000+ squares.
It’s the perfect game to distract yourself from something.
It’s the perfect game to play while listening to audiobooks or podcasts.
I have 20 hours in it and am about 70% of the way done.
It plays really well after a long, stressful day at work.
It plays really well if you’re trying to get your brain away from thinking about, you know, everything.
It’s very rote.
It’s very calm.
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Comment on Meta wins emergency arbitration ruling on tell-all book, Careless People by former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams - book promotion to be limited in ~books
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Comment on Suggest a remote desktop program? in ~tech
kfwyre Link ParentOkay, I know I've been spamming you a lot, creesch. This is the last post, I promise! I'm just SUPER pumped about this. One more update: With how good Sunshine & Moonlight was looking after I...Okay, I know I've been spamming you a lot, creesch. This is the last post, I promise! I'm just SUPER pumped about this. One more update:
With how good Sunshine & Moonlight was looking after I tweaked some settings, I was like, why not go for broke and see what happens? I've got a decent router, right? 120 FPS and max bitrate!
I fully expected this to make it choke, and I'd have to incrementally dial down the settings to find out where the "sweet spot" is for maximum performance.
Except, that didn't happen. Sun+Moon said "No problem!" and just did the damn thing. Flawlessly. It genuinely feels 100% native now. I was remoted in to my TVPC to install a game, forgot that I was remoted in, and just started surfing Tildes like normal. It was tens of minutes before I realized I wasn't actually "on" my current machine.
I also learned that it beats Steam Remote Play at its own game. I often stream Steam games from my beefier TVPC to my older, significantly more lightweight laptop. It works well enough, but a lot of times it's very obvious that I'm streaming with artifacting and blurry low-res video and whatnot.
Well, my new celestial best friends are now handling the streaming at that aforementioned 120 FPS and maximum bitrate. The picture is SO smooth and crystal clear! I'm blown away by how well it works. Even games feel native! I had no idea streaming could be this good.
So, for a final time, thank you! I'm so glad you gave me the warning that spurred me to move off RustDesk and the pointer towards S&M instead. (okay, maybe that's a bad way to abbreviate them 🤣)
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
kfwyre Link ParentThe email says: Based on their plans page, it looks like the main perks of Professional are unlimited searches and access to their AI tools. I just gave away my three invites, so I don't have one...The email says:
You can forward this email to three of your friends and family, and they’ll receive a three-month trial of Kagi Professional for free
Based on their plans page, it looks like the main perks of Professional are unlimited searches and access to their AI tools.
I just gave away my three invites, so I don't have one to give you, unfortunately. Hopefully someone else can step in with one of theirs!
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
@lou recommended The Door Into Summer by Robert Heinlein here and @AnxiousCucumber recommended The Worthing Saga by Orson Scott Card here.
What prompted me to ask the question was a different book series that I’m currently reading, but I’m going to put it in a spoiler fold because it’s probably better to not know about it going in:
Spoiler
Remembrance of Earth’s Past series by Liu Cixin
Also, I’ll second the call for recommendations. If anyone has any other titles that fit this, I’d love to know too!