Mnmalst's recent activity
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Comment on Forced to upgrade [from iPhone 8] in ~tech
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Comment on Most bingeable book series? in ~books
Mnmalst Link ParentSadly I am soon reaching the end of Expeditionary Force, really like it!Sadly I am soon reaching the end of Expeditionary Force, really like it!
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Comment on Outhorse your email in ~life
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Comment on Bluesky says it will allow users to opt out of the public web interface after backlash in ~tech
Mnmalst LinkI have 5 invites left if anybody is still looking for one.I have 5 invites left if anybody is still looking for one.
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Comment on Meta’s Threads to launch in Europe in app’s biggest expansion since debut in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentBluesky is using the AT protocol https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/10-18-2022-the-at-protocol Pretty much yes. I am not even sure you can federate with bluesky yet. I think they will open that up later...Bluesky is using the AT protocol https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/10-18-2022-the-at-protocol
Pretty much yes. I am not even sure you can federate with bluesky yet. I think they will open that up later and then you can start up a "bluesky" server and federate with the main one. Or you can build your own application as well of course. -
Comment on Meta’s Threads to launch in Europe in app’s biggest expansion since debut in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentNo, those are two different networks. Bluesky doesn't use the same protocol as mastodon, which is the one Threads is gonna be using.No, those are two different networks. Bluesky doesn't use the same protocol as mastodon, which is the one Threads is gonna be using.
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Comment on Inside the world's highest tech prison - HMP Fosse Way in ~tech
Mnmalst LinkI am interested in the topic of the video but I really really don't like the production. Way too flashy with overly dramatic music, text popping in everywhere and really hectic camera movement.I am interested in the topic of the video but I really really don't like the production. Way too flashy with overly dramatic music, text popping in everywhere and really hectic camera movement.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~games
Mnmalst (edited )LinkNot sure you are interested in something like this at all cause this genre it's definitely not for everyone. The game is called Torn City and games like it are called "idlegames". :) Usually the...Not sure you are interested in something like this at all cause this genre it's definitely not for everyone.
The game is called Torn City and games like it are called "idlegames". :) Usually the game loop is super relaxed. You can hop into the game a couple times a day, do some things, and hop out again. You play it fully in a web browser as well, so nothing to download.
Here is a quick teaser video.
And here a player made video which at the very least should give you an idea what to expect.
This game is a very long term games, where so in game actions and progression takes literally years to complete.
Let me know what you think and if you even try it.
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Comment on WoW Classic: Season of Discovery | BlizzCon 2023 in ~games
Mnmalst Link ParentI play on turtle wow as well. Nice server. I exclusively play hardcore tho. I have all classes and constantly switch between them, some of my hardcore chars are pvp enabled to make it even more.....I play on turtle wow as well. Nice server. I exclusively play hardcore tho. I have all classes and constantly switch between them, some of my hardcore chars are pvp enabled to make it even more.. stressful. :)
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Mnmalst Link ParentI never actually tried the ones that are already mixed. I like the powder more so you can prepare it exactly as you wish.I never actually tried the ones that are already mixed. I like the powder more so you can prepare it exactly as you wish.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Mnmalst Link ParentAnytime, let me know how you liked it. There are a lot of different companies who offer these food replacement products. Some even have non sweet variants, which I always wanted to try. I have no...Anytime, let me know how you liked it.
There are a lot of different companies who offer these food replacement products. Some even have non sweet variants, which I always wanted to try. I have no experience with those tho but I will probably test it some day. jimmyjoy.com or huel.com are two of them in case you want to check them out.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Mnmalst Link ParentThey officially suggest for Queal Standard: 5 scoops/167 g with 350 ml water. Personally I can't eat that much for health reasons, so I only use 3 scoops. Personally I don't like replacing my...They officially suggest for Queal Standard: 5 scoops/167 g with 350 ml water. Personally I can't eat that much for health reasons, so I only use 3 scoops. Personally I don't like replacing my lunch with just a drink, so I prefer more solid food. For this reason I prepare it in a small bowl.
Usually I do it like this.
- 2 scoops of chocolate in one bowl
- Stir it with a spoon until it's fully mixed
- 1 scoop of vanilla in an other bowl and stir it as well.
- Put bowl 1 in the microwave for 4-5 minutes until it has a pudding like consistency
- Add the vanilla mix to the choco mix and put it in the microwave again for 3-4 minutes.
- After that add freshly cut banana, some raisins and nuts to it.
- It's amazing prepared like that and doesn't feel like a drink at all anymore.
When I am lazy I prepare it like a drink as well sometimes. It's just quicker and takes just like 2mins. I would suggest to prepare it an hour before consumption tho and let it sit in the refrigerator until you eat it.
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Comment on GrayJay - Follow creators, not platforms in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentNo it's not "open source" it's "source available". If you care have a look at this blog post that explains the problem. https://hiphish.github.io/blog/2023/10/18/grayjay-is-not-open-source/Yes, it's open source
No it's not "open source" it's "source available". If you care have a look at this blog post that explains the problem. https://hiphish.github.io/blog/2023/10/18/grayjay-is-not-open-source/
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Mnmalst Link ParentIt tastes great. You always have the underlying oat taste but that's less noticeable in the non fruit variants (Even tho I like those as well). Especially how I prepare it it's absolutely amazing....It tastes great. You always have the underlying oat taste but that's less noticeable in the non fruit variants (Even tho I like those as well). Especially how I prepare it it's absolutely amazing. It's my lunch for the last couple weeks.
Toilet situation is something I can't really comment on because I have a health condition that effect it but I haven't noticed a difference compared to normal food.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Mnmalst LinkI am eating these queal mixed with fresh fruits and nuts. I mix the powder with water and put it in the microwave until it has a pudding like consistency. I like it better than drinking it and it...I am eating these queal mixed with fresh fruits and nuts.
I mix the powder with water and put it in the microwave until it has a pudding like consistency. I like it better than drinking it and it feels more like a meal. -
Comment on What were your favorite Canadian bands of the 1990s? in ~music
Mnmalst LinkThere can only be one answer to this question. NickelbackThere can only be one answer to this question.
Nickelback
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Comment on Should I bother installing another OS on my Pixel 4a? in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentHey, you might be interested in this video, since it's related to the whole discussion and /e/OS/ i mentioned above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hJ-1243pzEHey, you might be interested in this video, since it's related to the whole discussion and /e/OS/ i mentioned above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hJ-1243pzE
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Comment on Should I bother installing another OS on my Pixel 4a? in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentI am not an expert by any means, just enough privacy and security conscious to stay informed as good as I can. One example are zero-click-exploits...I am not an expert by any means, just enough privacy and security conscious to stay informed as good as I can. One example are zero-click-exploits https://medium.com/@Scofield_Idehen/zero-click-hack-d898e3d80213 but I am not sure if those are on the app layer only. Just one example tho. The thing is. You are at risk even with a fully patched device, so using one without the latest security updated doesn't make it any better.
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Comment on Should I bother installing another OS on my Pixel 4a? in ~tech
Mnmalst Link ParentSadly that's not how security works. Depending on the vulnerability you don't have to do anything "sketchy" to get compromised. This means you are at a higher risk as soon as you don't get...Sadly that's not how security works. Depending on the vulnerability you don't have to do anything "sketchy" to get compromised. This means you are at a higher risk as soon as you don't get security updated for the blobs anymore. How critical this is in practice is an other question of course since no one can guess beforehand what vulnerabilities will be found.
That being said, I am still willing to take that risk at least for a little bit longer myself, since the phone is still too good. -
Comment on Should I bother installing another OS on my Pixel 4a? in ~tech
Mnmalst (edited )Link ParentDepends a little bit on the specific rom but in general it means that you get updates for the software provided by the rom but NO updates for the proprietary software blobs provided by the chip...Depends a little bit on the specific rom but in general it means that you get updates for the software provided by the rom but NO updates for the proprietary software blobs provided by the chip manufacture like Qualcomm. Which means no security updates at all for the proprietary software stack.
I am in exactly the same boat as you btw. Still love my Pixel 4a, it's the perfect phone for me. I am still not exactly sure how to proceed either. I refuse to throw away a perfectly working phone. It's really insane if you think about it.
My biggest problem is migrating my existing apps/data to a new rom without a second phone and also not knowing with 100% certainty if certain mandatory apps work on a custom rom. Bank transaction verification apps for example.
There is also /e/OS/ btw. https://e.foundation/ Company which offers an open source rom based on LOS. They also sell refurbished and new phones with the os preinstalled. Probably one of the best out-of-the-box experiences with a custom rom you can get.
The most likely path forward for me is probably buying a second refurbished/used phone, install /o/OS/ on it and check if all apps work. At least this way I don't create any more e-waste and don't support companies that turn perfectly functional hardware into junk.
Still rocking my 4a. I refuse to give up a perfectly working phone and spend money on a new one that pretty much does exactly the same. The size of available phones is also a big factor tho.