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Comment on The Game Awards 2023 winners: The full list in ~games
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Comment on The Game Awards 2023 winners: The full list in ~games
Kryvens Link ParentI’ve platinumed Elden Ring twice now, once on Xbox and once on steam. I can’t say it’s for everyone but I was/am blown away. It was my first souls game and I’ve since purchased all DS games and a...I’ve platinumed Elden Ring twice now, once on Xbox and once on steam. I can’t say it’s for everyone but I was/am blown away. It was my first souls game and I’ve since purchased all DS games and a number of souls-likes because I think it might be my favourite game genre now.
People said it was too easy, too hard, too accessible, too inaccessible, rich in lore, completely lacking in lore, blah blah blah. Just try it, it might be your new obsession too!
I would heartily recommend it to anyone.
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Comment on Is an iPad enough for college students these days? in ~tech
Kryvens LinkUK based here so no direct correlation to college but I lived with a dental student at uni (many, many, many years ago) and there was a hell of a lot of work required both in and out of school for...UK based here so no direct correlation to college but I lived with a dental student at uni (many, many, many years ago) and there was a hell of a lot of work required both in and out of school for dentistry.
As such I am not sure that an iPad is the right approach, simply because it’s not as good at creating reams of documentation, and I say that as an owner and fan of the iPad Pro.
It might be sufficient with an external keyboard and display at home for long form documents but by the time you’ve got an iPad, case, pencil, external display, keyboard, mouse, dock blah blah you won’t be far off the price of an air.
More recently, my son went to uni and they gave him a recommendation for computer equipment that he would need. Does the college not offer similar?
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Comment on What is Usenet? in ~comp
Kryvens LinkThe mailing list analogy is a good one. And the person sending you the spec for NNTP wasn’t helping - it’s the protocol used to sync news between usenet servers. They should have sent you NNRP...The mailing list analogy is a good one. And the person sending you the spec for NNTP wasn’t helping - it’s the protocol used to sync news between usenet servers. They should have sent you NNRP instead :)
Pithiness aside, gone are the days when most isps run a local usenet server for their customers. The volume of data is enormous, the vast majority of it is illegal, and almost nobody uses it anymore.
When you are running NNTP services, you can choose which groups to mirror, how long to keep posts for and a zillion other items, so you don’t have to take all of the porn, movies and software, but you are still mirroring loads of user generated content.
To get back to the question at hand though, find a premium usenet service with a free trial, make sure they carry the newsgroup you are looking for, and you should be able to configure an NNRP client to read it. One you connect to the group, you will be able to see all messages that server has to the group for the retention period of the server in question.
I hope that makes sense?
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Comment on Any advice for getting through a puppy fear period? in ~life.pets
Kryvens Link ParentI cannot overstate the importance of these two posts for a happy, healthy pupper who will remain happy and healthy as they become doggos. The frustrating thing about dog training is that almost...I cannot overstate the importance of these two posts for a happy, healthy pupper who will remain happy and healthy as they become doggos. The frustrating thing about dog training is that almost all of it is common sense, but you don't think of it until you're told. We've been dog owners for about 20 years now, still go training, and still have "oh yeah, shit that's obvious" moments.
Training, especially structured group training is brilliant for dogs. It's an area for them to socialise in a controlled manner, whilst doing what they like to do - use their brains, and they get rewarded for it. They will be exposed to all kinds of different dogs and people, tasks and activities, and they'll come back exhausted and ready for a nap...
Our current pup struggles with anxiety, and one of the recommendations we got was to ensure we gave his brain time to reset after something major - again, common sense, but goes against the general advice of exposure, exposure, exposure... We found if something unexpected happened when out on a walk, he would be much happier having a couple of days to recover before going out again.
The point made was - if his anxiety shoots his brain into overdrive, it'll take some time to come down again. If he's generally at 5/10, something happens that takes him to 11/10, but we take him out again that evening and he's already at 9/10 then anything could tip him over the edge.
Also learn to embrace your inner asshole. if you're out on a walk and another walker comes your way, it's fine to say:
- "No I don't want your dog to play with mine, he doesn't like it"
- "No I don't care if it's normal for dogs to play, he doesn't like it"
- "No I don't care if your dog is good with other dogs, mine isn't"
- "Will you please fuck off before I ram your useless and poorly considered arguments down your throat and follow them with a dog shit chaser"
We try to avoid common "dog socialisation" locations like parks, and we go out at odd times of the day so that we have more space to allow him to manage his fears - and he's doing brilliantly, thanks for asking :P
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Comment on YouTube is testing a three-strikes policy for ad blocking in ~tech
Kryvens Link ParentYou could have an account where you subscribe to your preferred channels and then export the channels to RSS. Then log out and consume directly from an RSS reader.You could have an account where you subscribe to your preferred channels and then export the channels to RSS. Then log out and consume directly from an RSS reader.
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Comment on YouTube is testing a three-strikes policy for ad blocking in ~tech
Kryvens Link ParentWait, what? (apologies for the slight necro, I realise this was a week ago but I'm catching up) Sorry that's just not true. I'm a reasonable person who disagrees. Here's a cost comparison: I have...Wait, what? (apologies for the slight necro, I realise this was a week ago but I'm catching up)
Sorry that's just not true. I'm a reasonable person who disagrees. Here's a cost comparison:
I have a service called Sky Stream. I pay £5/mo to allow me to skip ads in all content, including a couple of hundred live tv channels and all the on-demand streaming apps that are supported on the device. The only thing it doesn't cover is Youtube... Because Google.
If it was $5/mo for no ads on YT I would pay it and not blink an eye. In fact, I'd pay $5/mo to guarantee only seeing skippable ads. I am not paying double what it costs me to skip ads on literally everything else I choose to watch, just for YT.
I know a lot of people feel quite strongly about this, choosing to either block or not on principle. I'm not that invested, and judge the service based on value. To me, YT is way too expensive.
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Comment on Twitter is now X as the little blue bird disappears in ~tech
Kryvens Link ParentIf you still have one then yes please! I find social media fascinating as an outside observer rather than a direct contributor, and I would love to have a snoop around :)If you still have one then yes please! I find social media fascinating as an outside observer rather than a direct contributor, and I would love to have a snoop around :)
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Comment on Pop!_OS hardware compatibility in ~tech
Kryvens LinkIt’s remarkable how far we’ve come in a relatively short space of time, that if your run a modern distro on modern hardware, so long as you’re not bleeding edge, generally you will be fine. My...It’s remarkable how far we’ve come in a relatively short space of time, that if your run a modern distro on modern hardware, so long as you’re not bleeding edge, generally you will be fine.
My recommendation before you take the leap would be to research your must have software apps for compatibility issues before taking the plunge.
If you’re a destiny 2 or Fortnite player, for example, or do most of your gaming via gamepass, you aren’t going to stick with it for long.
The same could be said if you’re a big MS user as the office suite issues are still prevalent, despite excellent progress on open source office productivity apps. There are workarounds, but there is still a usability tax for running Linux.
On the hardware front, I have a Dell G9 which is monstrous and would probably qualify as a lethal weapon should I attack someone with it. It runs fine, but gets on my tits because battery life is shocking and it needs more than 100W so can’t charge over USB-C - even if your charger can push more than 100W. It has an RTX 20 something in it, and can natively run games like Elden Ring at 1080P with dials cranked to the top without dropping below 60FPS.
My current main laptop is an M1 MBP for reasons, but my next home machine will be a Framework 16 which will replace the MBP, my real gaming desktop and the G9… Hopefully!
I know there are battery issues but I love the idea of upgrading a laptop instead of producing more ewaste on a cyclical basis.
One other suggestion would be to take the plunge on a steam deck. You can try everything out for a few hundred notes and at the end of it, your worst case scenario is that you will have one of the best handheld gaming devices that has ever been released (IMHO).
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Comment on Apple threatens to pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK over proposed surveillance law changes in ~tech
Kryvens Link ParentYou have made my day. Thank you. ChapeauYou have made my day. Thank you.
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Comment on Apple threatens to pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK over proposed surveillance law changes in ~tech
Kryvens Link ParentThis argument drives me batshit. I have nothing to hide. That doesn’t mean that I want to give these fuckwitts access to my conversations, even if they are just about what we are planning to have...This argument drives me batshit.
I have nothing to hide. That doesn’t mean that I want to give these fuckwitts access to my conversations, even if they are just about what we are planning to have for dinner.
Tell you what, I bet these evil people we need protecting from are having these conversations from their houses. Why don’t we give our wonderful protectors the keys to the front door of every property? Better yet, let’s pass a law that says you have to leave the door open… it’s for the children!
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Comment on What's the most enjoyable part of your work? in ~talk
Kryvens Link ParentI think the trick with cyber, which I have comprehensively failed to do I might add, is to find a place where you can do the cool stuff without getting bogged down in the admin. Small team, red...I think the trick with cyber, which I have comprehensively failed to do I might add, is to find a place where you can do the cool stuff without getting bogged down in the admin. Small team, red team engagements, no audit requirements… we can dream sigh
Still, it’s a great area to work in because the landscape is always changing, so you always have loads to learn.
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Comment on Anyone here into yoyos, juggling, kendama, or other skill toys? in ~hobbies
Kryvens Link ParentI went from a 356XS to an 11m pro. It’s a much nicer cube and the ceramic coating is awesome, but I still use my 356 on occasion cos it was my first real cube and I have feels for it.I went from a 356XS to an 11m pro. It’s a much nicer cube and the ceramic coating is awesome, but I still use my 356 on occasion cos it was my first real cube and I have feels for it.
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Comment on Koenigsegg Gemera now available in 2300 HP hybrid Jesko V8 configuration in ~transport
Kryvens Link ParentI had a GR Yaris for a year. The engine was remarkable - 1.6l 3cyl turbo pushing about 260hp and it only weighed 1200kg. I probably would have kept it as my last dino fuelled car, but I couldn’t...I had a GR Yaris for a year. The engine was remarkable - 1.6l 3cyl turbo pushing about 260hp and it only weighed 1200kg.
I probably would have kept it as my last dino fuelled car, but I couldn’t get a decent driving position in it. The seats were just too high and the only fix was to replace them with buckets. As I like to keep my cars stock, it just wasn’t an option :(
Eventually got sick of having to recline the seat so far that I got rid. Still miss it though!
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Comment on Koenigsegg Gemera now available in 2300 HP hybrid Jesko V8 configuration in ~transport
Kryvens Link ParentYes/no The roadster was based on the Elise, but didn’t follow the ethos of Lotus, their ruthless drive to reduce mass and their desire to make a car that handled really well. I’ve not driven a...Yes/no
The roadster was based on the Elise, but didn’t follow the ethos of Lotus, their ruthless drive to reduce mass and their desire to make a car that handled really well. I’ve not driven a Roadster, but have a history with Lotus cars that leads me to believe a lotus EV would not drive at all like a roadster.
Tangent - if you follow this ethos, you can have your cake and eat it too. My current steed does 160+, 0-60 in the low 4s, drives like a sports car should, yet it’s small, does 40+ mpg and puts out < 160g/km. which is equivalent to a sporty ish super mini.
If you weigh very little, you don’t need a massive engine to drive you forwards, and the benefit can be felt on the road all the time!
Yes, not having a car would be better, but I have to have one, I just don’t have to have an SUV :)
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Comment on How are you actually supposed to network / LinkedIn? in ~life
Kryvens Link ParentLoads of sites host blogs, or you could build your own which would be a tech tick in a box. Alternatively you could use one of the fediverse blogging tools - although I don’t know how robust they...Loads of sites host blogs, or you could build your own which would be a tech tick in a box.
Alternatively you could use one of the fediverse blogging tools - although I don’t know how robust they are.
From a LinkedIn perspective, I’ve found my last few roles there and it does appear to be the default place that most roles are advertised now (again, for tech) so start searching for roles rather than trying to build out a network first?
One piece of advise I would offer to someone starting out in a career is to or be too fussy. Find a job, any job, as closely related as possible to where you want to be, and go for it. I dunno why, but it always feels easier to get a job when you’ve already got one!
Also don’t expect to hear from lots of them. And expect to be kicked back by more. Keep applying. Keep going hard and you’ll get there.
Finally, and maybe I’m old here, but put in a specific cover letter with every app. When I’m recruiting that’s a huge plus for me.
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Comment on Coping with non-free Debian in ~comp
Kryvens Link ParentAbsolutely! I’m a notorious distro hooper but often rotate through Debian testing on the desktop as I’ve always had a thing for Debian, and testing is more stable than most other distributions...Absolutely!
I’m a notorious distro hooper but often rotate through Debian testing on the desktop as I’ve always had a thing for Debian, and testing is more stable than most other distributions I’ve used :)
Honestly, I get why the author is upset at an intellectual level, whilst personally thinking it’s a good thing for the project regardless. Surely the more people who can successfully install and use your OS, the better?
I think the missing part of the picture is the number of Debian users who really do care about a 100% free OS. I’ve no idea!
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Comment on Coping with non-free Debian in ~comp
Kryvens (edited )LinkI think it’s simply the standard inclusion of non free firmware and drivers from the likes of Intel, Broadcom, NVIDIA etc. They have always been available on Debian but you had to add the repos...I think it’s simply the standard inclusion of non free firmware and drivers from the likes of Intel, Broadcom, NVIDIA etc.
They have always been available on Debian but you had to add the repos after installation so the default installation was guaranteed to be compliant with the Debian free software goals.
Changing it to ship with these drivers changes it from a 100% compliant free operating system to one which includes proprietary drivers by default, and it sounds like that was a step too far for the author.
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For the standard user, getting support for your devices just got easier unless you were installing Debian because it was 100% free, in which case you have some hoops to jump through to remove it.
I’d say it’s more of a chore to remove than to add.
I’m a Linux user of 20+ years, so my opinion isn’t valid here. I know what Debian is good for and when to reach for it. I also don’t particularly care about non free software in the image.
I suspect most desktop users who install Debian do so because of its free licensing stance, or possibly because it’s upstream from Ubuntu… but I’m making stuff up at this point so I’ll shut up!
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Comment on I'm finally biting the bullet and investing in laser eye surgery, anything I should know? in ~health
Kryvens LinkI went from -1.75 to near 0 (lasik) and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. Now I’m getting frighteningly close to 50 I need varifocals to read comfortably and am seriously considering going...I went from -1.75 to near 0 (lasik) and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. Now I’m getting frighteningly close to 50 I need varifocals to read comfortably and am seriously considering going back to get a blended vision prescription done which should/could keep me specs free into my 70s.
The only negative I can think of is night vision whilst driving got a bit worse as you get starry effects on lights
I have no experience with PRK so YMMV
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Comment on Modern men: A summary of Tildes community discussion in ~life.men
Kryvens LinkOne point I would make - tildes is a community, and I don’t think I would like it as much if each different classification/topic/area/sub/whatever had its own rules or guidelines. I fear it might...One point I would make - tildes is a community, and I don’t think I would like it as much if each different classification/topic/area/sub/whatever had its own rules or guidelines.
I fear it might disrupt what we have here and reduce its appeal. I’m not even sure what I’m trying to say, honestly, but this set off a siren in my skull.
If we are to draft guidelines, shouldn’t they be incorporated into the overall guidelines in the tildes documentation?
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I have MH Rise, it’s a game I think I should like but I just can’t get in to it. I keep trying but after 30 mins or so, I just meh.