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  1. Comment on Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves nineteen missing, possibly dead in ~news

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    Legit. I do like their videos. It just feels like a bit of good luck for the Russians if American explosives production capacity dips, and I distrust things that benefit people who could have the...

    Legit. I do like their videos. It just feels like a bit of good luck for the Russians if American explosives production capacity dips, and I distrust things that benefit people who could have the willingness and ability to do something hinky.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves nineteen missing, possibly dead in ~news

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    So, who thinks it's sabotage?

    So, who thinks it's sabotage?

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Makes sense. If swapping between versions is as easy as everyone says, there's no reason to feel locked into a given choice.

    Makes sense. If swapping between versions is as easy as everyone says, there's no reason to feel locked into a given choice.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you, that's very generous of you. I'll be sure to reach out if I have questions.

    Thank you, that's very generous of you. I'll be sure to reach out if I have questions.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Ok, I guess it's time for a new motherboard as well. Frickin Alienware.

    Ok, I guess it's time for a new motherboard as well. Frickin Alienware.

  6. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Well... shit. Thanks for finding that for me. I guess I have some unpleasant lessons ahead of me as I figure out how to make it work.

    Well... shit. Thanks for finding that for me. I guess I have some unpleasant lessons ahead of me as I figure out how to make it work.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on America’s landlords settle claim they used rent-setting algorithms to gouge consumers nationwide for $141 million in ~finance

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    It was good old collision, but mediated by the app ao that no one could say that they shared their pricing strategies with their "competitors". So everyone raised the rents in lockstep without...

    It was good old collision, but mediated by the app ao that no one could say that they shared their pricing strategies with their "competitors". So everyone raised the rents in lockstep without ever having to discuss it.

    7 votes

  8. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

  9. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    My system is running cool enough; the specific problem is a CPU fan that I cannot figure out how to extract or unplug without truly ripping the system apart that is making a terrible grinding...

    My system is running cool enough; the specific problem is a CPU fan that I cannot figure out how to extract or unplug without truly ripping the system apart that is making a terrible grinding noise and giving an error on startup. I'm definitely open to figuring out how to replace thermal paste, but the fan itself doesn't seem to have replacement options available, so I'm writing off the case. If some components don't work with the new case, I'm Ship of Theseus-ing this whole situation and swapping out bits until it works again. Perhaps I've been overhasty, but I ordered a Phanteks Enthoo Pro, as it seemed to be on the larger, more flexible side, and the reviews said that there was enough internal space to make it easier to work on. My current computer is an Alienware Aurora 11. We'll see if all of the components work in the new case, I guess?

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Awesome, thank you so much. I appreciate it. I've bought things on eBay before, but when it's stuff like clothing, as long as it's close to spec it's fine. I appreciate having more context when it...

    Awesome, thank you so much. I appreciate it. I've bought things on eBay before, but when it's stuff like clothing, as long as it's close to spec it's fine. I appreciate having more context when it comes to electronics.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you for the warnings. I appreciate a perspective from someone who knows how deep the rabbithole can go, and who warns about going too deep to start.

    Thank you for the warnings. I appreciate a perspective from someone who knows how deep the rabbithole can go, and who warns about going too deep to start.

  12. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    As someone with experience, is there anything to look out for when buying used computers or components online? I feel like I wouldn't be able to identify a listing that was questionable, outside...

    As someone with experience, is there anything to look out for when buying used computers or components online? I feel like I wouldn't be able to identify a listing that was questionable, outside of things like overall merchant ratings and the like.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Cool, good to know it's a fairly easy thing to play around with.

    Cool, good to know it's a fairly easy thing to play around with.

    2 votes

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  15. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you. I'm bookmarking this comment to refer back to, since that definitely seems like the sort of concern that could bite me if I'm not aware of it as an issue.

    Thank you. I'm bookmarking this comment to refer back to, since that definitely seems like the sort of concern that could bite me if I'm not aware of it as an issue.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you, that's helpful to know, but fortunately not a concern for me. The only multiplayer I play is on the occasional Vintage Story server with friends.

    Thank you, that's helpful to know, but fortunately not a concern for me. The only multiplayer I play is on the occasional Vintage Story server with friends.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Work is finance work, all online working with Google Docs and accounting software, gaming is far more likely to be things like Victoria III or Rimworld where there's tons of calculations happening...

    Work is finance work, all online working with Google Docs and accounting software, gaming is far more likely to be things like Victoria III or Rimworld where there's tons of calculations happening rather than fancy graphics, and my 2080 is still working fine for the stuff I play. Based on the variety of wonderful recommendations here I'm thinking about starting with a new case and fans and trying to reuse as many of my existing components as possible, and seeing about upgrading piecemeal once my initial problem is solved.

  18. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you, this is super helpful.

    Thank you, this is super helpful.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    Thank you; I've been hesitant to build my own due to bad experiences years ago, but with a website to confirm appropriate components will work together, perhaps I could give it another shot. It'll...

    Thank you; I've been hesitant to build my own due to bad experiences years ago, but with a website to confirm appropriate components will work together, perhaps I could give it another shot. It'll definitely be a desktop. It looks like Mint/Cinnamon is a good basic choice to start with? I can see why people balk at switching from a system that gives minimal choices like Mac or Windows; Linux seems like one of those RPGs that require you to pick your stats before explaining at all what they do or why.

    10 votes

  20. Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech

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    I don't have any particular attachment to nvidia or AMD. Whatever is offering the best price point for a medium-good graphics card at the moment is my preference, though knowing that AMD setup...

    I don't have any particular attachment to nvidia or AMD. Whatever is offering the best price point for a medium-good graphics card at the moment is my preference, though knowing that AMD setup will be easier is definitely a mark in their favor.

    2 votes