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  1. Comment on In general, which laptop maker (OEM) provides the best compatibility for Linux desktops in terms of driver support and things like wifi, bluetooth, power efficiency, etc? in ~tech

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    Where does one buy these $100 refurbs in decent shape?

    Where does one buy these $100 refurbs in decent shape?

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of December 17 in ~games

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    It is insanely grindy. And inventory management is a chore. I don't really understand what people like about this series.

    It is insanely grindy. And inventory management is a chore. I don't really understand what people like about this series.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Direct solar power: Off-grid without batteries in ~tech

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    Due to the Canadian wildfires, we have had many days this summer of 90°+ heat with little to no sunlight penetrating the smoke. I get what you're saying, but even without the fires we get many hot...

    Due to the Canadian wildfires, we have had many days this summer of 90°+ heat with little to no sunlight penetrating the smoke. I get what you're saying, but even without the fires we get many hot days with little sunlight here in the midwest.

    5 votes

  4. Comment on What are some good, non-microtransaction riddled mobile games? in ~games

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    Civ VI doesn't show up on google play for me. Tells me it's not compatible with Android 13 which I find strange. I can vouch for both KotOR games, both play great on mobile and I finished them...

    Civ VI doesn't show up on google play for me. Tells me it's not compatible with Android 13 which I find strange.

    I can vouch for both KotOR games, both play great on mobile and I finished them with no issues.

    XCOM was tough for me to play on mobile, I think because of the small screen. I've finished it multiple times on console.

    But yeah, the vast majority of no-mtx games you'll find on mobile are going to be ports of older games.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What anime scenes are most memorable to you? in ~anime

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    The eclipse scene from the original anime series is pretty damn memorable. Also the part where Guts fights the Pope demon guy in the 2017 anime.

    The eclipse scene from the original anime series is pretty damn memorable. Also the part where Guts fights the Pope demon guy in the 2017 anime.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on What anime scenes are most memorable to you? in ~anime

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    Hard disagree. I've watched both and still prefer the OG FMA series. All the characters that Brotherhood added are obnoxious and it is chock full of overdone anime tropes. I don't care that it is...

    Hard disagree. I've watched both and still prefer the OG FMA series. All the characters that Brotherhood added are obnoxious and it is chock full of overdone anime tropes. I don't care that it is more faithful to the manga, it is simply less enjoyable to watch.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on Ask Anime Recommendation thread in ~anime

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    I recently watched Berserk (2016), Berserk (1997), and Berserk (2022). Is there any reason to watch the 3 movies? They are surprisingly difficult to find.

    I recently watched Berserk (2016), Berserk (1997), and Berserk (2022). Is there any reason to watch the 3 movies? They are surprisingly difficult to find.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Looking for suggestions that make fun of holier than thou/ sanctimonious people in ~movies

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    I think Stephen King's The Mist fits the bill.

    I think Stephen King's The Mist fits the bill.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Quake II Remaster in ~games

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    It's included with Xbox gamepass. Been playing it for a half hour or so and it feels great.

    It's included with Xbox gamepass. Been playing it for a half hour or so and it feels great.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on What is a good website to buy legitimate MP3s? in ~music

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    iTunes on Windows is trash though. I have to imagine iTunes through WINE is even worse

    iTunes on Windows is trash though. I have to imagine iTunes through WINE is even worse

    5 votes

  11. Comment on Thinning hair suggestions? in ~life.style

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    I shave my head roughly once every 5 days. It's kind of insulting as even though I'm bald the hair that does still grow seems to grow fast. I use a cheap Remington electric rotary shaver, and I...

    I shave my head roughly once every 5 days. It's kind of insulting as even though I'm bald the hair that does still grow seems to grow fast. I use a cheap Remington electric rotary shaver, and I think it does a good job. No complaints from my girlfriend anyway.

    At first I tried wet shaving it with a razor and shaving cream. It works fine, but if you let it go too long it becomes a total pain in the ass. The long hairs jam up the razor constantly. This method probably works best if you do it more often. It will give you the smoothest head though.

    Last year I bought an expensive Philips foil shaver as I'd read they work better. It gives me a slightly closer shave than the rotary, but takes soo much longer. I am not impressed with it.

    Good luck!

    7 votes

  12. Comment on Thinning hair suggestions? in ~life.style

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    Nioxin is what the hair salon will recommend. It's a shampoo and conditioner and it is quite expensive. Supposed to deep clean the pores or something. I tried it in my early 20s and it did nothing...

    Nioxin is what the hair salon will recommend. It's a shampoo and conditioner and it is quite expensive. Supposed to deep clean the pores or something. I tried it in my early 20s and it did nothing for me, though it did seem like really high quality shampoo and I liked using it.

    I have since embraced the baldness and been shaving my head for several years now. Good luck dude.

    6 votes

  13. Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games

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    Have you played any of the OlliOlli games? I think you'd like them.

    Have you played any of the OlliOlli games? I think you'd like them.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    I'm still listening to the newest Foo Fighters album But Here We Are. Didn't like it at first but it has grown on me and I like it more and more with each listen.

    I'm still listening to the newest Foo Fighters album But Here We Are. Didn't like it at first but it has grown on me and I like it more and more with each listen.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on What is some life advice that has stuck with you throughout the years? in ~life

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    My father gave me a simplified version of this when I was a kid, as I was always pointing out fancy cars and quipping that the driver must be rich. He said, "Never judge a person's wealth on the...

    My father gave me a simplified version of this when I was a kid, as I was always pointing out fancy cars and quipping that the driver must be rich. He said, "Never judge a person's wealth on the vehicle they drive. Anyone can make a car payment." And while advice from my father was generally pretty terrible, this one has stuck with me over the years and been proven right time and time again.

    6 votes

  16. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    I think 4 episodes should be plenty, especially in the case of FMA which I imagine hooks most viewers in the very first episode.

    I think 4 episodes should be plenty, especially in the case of FMA which I imagine hooks most viewers in the very first episode.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What is your favourite cutscene/cinematic in any game? in ~games

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    "Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards, we regret coming to Earth, and we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!"

    "Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards, we regret coming to Earth, and we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!"

    8 votes

  18. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    As someone that is also generally not a fan of anime, likely for the same reasons, I'd like to recommend two that you are no doubt already aware of. Fullmetal Alchemist (2004) : I suggest this...

    As someone that is also generally not a fan of anime, likely for the same reasons, I'd like to recommend two that you are no doubt already aware of.

    Fullmetal Alchemist (2004) : I suggest this over the more recent FMA: Brotherhood because it is, in my own words, less anime-ey. Better character development and less obnoxious than others I've tried. I don't care that it doesn't follow the manga 100% because I didn't read the manga and don't care to. It's a great standalone show.

    Berserk (1997): It's gritty, gory, and deals with some heavy adult themes. Admittedly my opinion on this one may be skewed as I am a huge Dark Souls fan and the series has drawn much inspiration from Berserk. Only downside here is the original author is dead and you never really get any closure on the story. It's a fantastic show nonetheless.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Suggestions for a new Android phone, please in ~tech

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    Battery jumping from 90% to 10% absolutely sounds like a hardware issue to me. I experienced the exact same thing years ago with the Google Nexus 4 and it turned out that my battery was blowing up...

    Battery jumping from 90% to 10% absolutely sounds like a hardware issue to me. I experienced the exact same thing years ago with the Google Nexus 4 and it turned out that my battery was blowing up like a marshmallow in a microwave. It eventually got so bad that it pushed the screen away from the frame. I feel extremely lucky that it never got a puncture or blew up in my pocket.

    5 votes

  20. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Funny, I've also completed all of From's games except for Sekiro. I'm actually quite good at parrying in dark souls, bloodborne, and Elden Ring. But sekiro felt like an entirely different monster,...

    Funny, I've also completed all of From's games except for Sekiro. I'm actually quite good at parrying in dark souls, bloodborne, and Elden Ring. But sekiro felt like an entirely different monster, one that I just couldn't get down.

    Also have 1000G on ER and dark souls 3, as well as both gen versions of dark souls 1 & 2. All on Xbox. I had to borrow a ps4 just to play bloodborne. And I did complete the bluepoint remake once but don't own a ps5. I just really like souls.