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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (December 2025) in ~health.mental
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (December 2025) in ~health.mental
ShroudedScribe Link ParentCongratulations! While I'm sure getting from point A to B wasn't as direct (at least emotionally) as it may seem from your comment, it sounds like the outcome is perhaps the best you could have...Congratulations! While I'm sure getting from point A to B wasn't as direct (at least emotionally) as it may seem from your comment, it sounds like the outcome is perhaps the best you could have hoped for.
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Comment on Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThanks for the update, especially with the hardware knob issue. It's frustrating when things like that happen and I wouldn't be very happy if it happened to me.Thanks for the update, especially with the hardware knob issue. It's frustrating when things like that happen and I wouldn't be very happy if it happened to me.
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Comment on Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThese are now at the top of my list. Found some glasses-wearer reviewers who seem to like it quite a bit.These are now at the top of my list. Found some glasses-wearer reviewers who seem to like it quite a bit.
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Comment on Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThe KZ Ling Long is something I've never heard of and exactly why I wanted to ask this question to a wider audience. They look great for my use case, and at that price I can deal with them being...The KZ Ling Long is something I've never heard of and exactly why I wanted to ask this question to a wider audience. They look great for my use case, and at that price I can deal with them being wired.
Funny enough, I think I still have a pair of Koss PortaPros I bought like 10 years ago hiding in a closet somewhere. Maybe I'll try to find them and re-try them for this use case.
And honestly, for me, "budget" is a scale. Ideally, this would be a low to mid price item I'll put on my Christmas wish list, and I'd feel guilty if someone spent over $100 should it only be used for this. However, if they splurged on something more, I'd expect it to stretch through some additional use cases, but I'm not too concerned with that currently.
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Comment on The lossless scaling plugin is officially on the Decky Store in ~games
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThis is fascinating! I didn't know this type of setup was even possible. I haven't heard about dual-GPU setups in any context beyond two of the same model (crossfire, etc.), which seemed to be...This is fascinating! I didn't know this type of setup was even possible. I haven't heard about dual-GPU setups in any context beyond two of the same model (crossfire, etc.), which seemed to be less common and not very beneficial as years went on.
I'll have to look into this when my current GPU eventually ages enough to struggle with playing new games.
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Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room
Scenario: I am frequently playing video games with my partner, and we have our PCs side-by-side. I am looking for a comfortable set of headphones or earbuds that will also make it easy to hear...
Scenario: I am frequently playing video games with my partner, and we have our PCs side-by-side. I am looking for a comfortable set of headphones or earbuds that will also make it easy to hear each other so we can talk while gaming.
Main priorities:
- Openness / Ability to hear physical surroundings
- Comfort for long wear duration (I wear glasses, which rules out most over-the-ear)
- Budget
Nice to haves:
- Audio quality decent enough for gaming (doesn't have to be 3D positional or anything)
- Audio quality acceptable for listening to music while playing some games (but nowhere near audiophile level, not expecting much bass from something light)
- Wireless (but not against a wired option - can be USB or 3.5mm since this will be used exclusively with my PC)
I've really only ruled out one thing: I'm not interested in bone induction headphones. I tried out a pair of JLab JBuds Frames that sit on your glasses, and while they aren't bone induction, the pressure against that area of my head, combined with nothing in my ears, would give me a headache after an hour or two. I suspect I'd have a similar issue with bone induction.
In a world that seems to prioritize noise cancelling, my search for other options has been inconclusive. There's a lot of negative reviews about comfort in options like the Cleer ARC series and Baseus clip-on styles. I found some of the suggestions in a previous thread on bone induction headphones to be interesting, but nothing seems to meet all of my criteria perfectly.
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Comment on The lossless scaling plugin is officially on the Decky Store in ~games
ShroudedScribe Link ParentDumb question... is that GPU setting just a config preset in BG3, or are you using an eGPU with your Steam Deck? This setup might be cool for using my deck docked with the TV.Dumb question... is that GPU setting just a config preset in BG3, or are you using an eGPU with your Steam Deck?
This setup might be cool for using my deck docked with the TV.
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Comment on Looking for recommendations for a new home router in ~tech
ShroudedScribe LinkIf you're up for it (in terms of tech knowledge you'll need to have/learn during setup), I highly recommend everyone go the separate router + access point direction. After setting up OPNsense on...If you're up for it (in terms of tech knowledge you'll need to have/learn during setup), I highly recommend everyone go the separate router + access point direction.
After setting up OPNsense on an old PC and some UniFi APs with the UniFi controller, it's been rock solid. But it also gives me the flexibility to add in some pretty advanced (compared to consumer equipment) firewall rules when needed.
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Comment on The Game Awards 2025 nominations in ~games
ShroudedScribe Link ParentUpstanding move. I would be surprised if it won the category anyway. Blue Prince is a somewhat novel concept with a beautiful art style. I know very little about Clair Obscur other than it has...Upstanding move.
I would be surprised if it won the category anyway. Blue Prince is a somewhat novel concept with a beautiful art style. I know very little about Clair Obscur other than it has been very popular and well received, and looks so polished that I didn't even realize it was an Indie.
Megabonk, while I do love it, is admittedly a copycat of Vampire Survivors in many ways (down to the chest opening audio), and mostly expanded the formula by being first person 3D. But it is priced appropriately and is executed very well. (I haven't progressed too far but I know some players are critical of late-game RNG, so feel free to disagree with that last part.)
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Comment on [SOLVED] USB hub with a detachable cable? in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentNeat, I didn't know these existed. The concept of clamping directly on a monitor terrifies me, but on a desk or monitor stand makes a lot of sense.Neat, I didn't know these existed. The concept of clamping directly on a monitor terrifies me, but on a desk or monitor stand makes a lot of sense.
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Comment on [SOLVED] USB hub with a detachable cable? in ~tech
ShroudedScribe LinkEven though this is a KVM switch, it might meet your needs. I have a similar UGREEN one and their products have been pretty solid for me. (Currently troubleshooting something many years after...Even though this is a KVM switch, it might meet your needs. I have a similar UGREEN one and their products have been pretty solid for me. (Currently troubleshooting something many years after purchase but I am 99% confident the issue is related to one of the connected computers.)
It has:
- 1.5m / 4+ft cables that are detachable
- 3 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C port, all along the same side (and there's a couple other models that have more ports if needed)
- Ability to be used for intended purpose (KVM / USB switcher) in the future if you need it one day.
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Comment on Core Devices keeps stealing our (Rebble) work in ~tech
ShroudedScribe LinkOne thing I don't understand about all this is the concept of "two different app sources would be confusing." This type of argument exists in both of these posts, though Eric's mentions two...One thing I don't understand about all this is the concept of "two different app sources would be confusing." This type of argument exists in both of these posts, though Eric's mentions two sources for a developer site or source code repository being too confusing.
There's examples of this being successful, usually just targeting different groups. A good number of Android users install apps from F-Droid, even if it's mainly those who are more tech-savvy. Outside of the "app" world, perhaps the best part of desktop software is that there is no singular source. Sure, Steam is the leader for game downloads, but it's not the only way to go - game devs/publishers can choose from a variety of options or even self-distribute. And when was the last time you downloaded a windows application from the Microsoft Store, with the exception of Minecraft?
I thought "openness" was the whole point. Arguing against that drags everyone through the mud. We've got examples from today that too much centralization is a problem (Cloudflare, GitHub).
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Comment on Things to do when you've lost your job in ~talk
ShroudedScribe LinkDisclaimer: I have not been unemployed for a long duration at any point in my recent life, but I have spent a lot of time pondering this while fearing my current job's stability and failing to get...Disclaimer: I have not been unemployed for a long duration at any point in my recent life, but I have spent a lot of time pondering this while fearing my current job's stability and failing to get any job offers after years of applications and interviews.
On the job application side, keep a list of companies you're interested in and check their job postings periodically. Some don't regularly post to indeed and other job boards. Never turn down an interview or avoid an employer altogether, unless you're in complete opposition with the company's work - hiring managers change, HR doesn't matter once you're past the initial phone screening, etc. Use your network if you can, but I personally have a virtually non-existent network so I sympathize if that applies to you as well.
On the personal side, know that job hunting isn't a 1:1 for effort to results. Don't spend all day, every day browsing job boards. At most, I'd check Tuesday-Thursday, as you're not going to see much activity on Mondays or Fridays when employees are focused on other work (or taking it easy before the weekend). Try to find a couple of hobbies you can take on. Maybe one can be related to work to keep your skills sharp (build an open source app?), and others can be a distraction.
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Comment on Tips for becoming a tea person in ~food
ShroudedScribe LinkAs a coffee person (but nowhere near as enthusiastic), I find most teas very light in flavor. For something very, very different that impressed me, try spearmint tea. We cold brew it sometimes and...As a coffee person (but nowhere near as enthusiastic), I find most teas very light in flavor.
For something very, very different that impressed me, try spearmint tea. We cold brew it sometimes and it's wonderful on ice for a refreshing drink.
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
ShroudedScribe Link ParentAre the locks on those explosion grade? And wouldn't that risk damaging the contents? With the prevalence of lock picking knowledge online that seems a bit unlikely to me.Are the locks on those explosion grade? And wouldn't that risk damaging the contents? With the prevalence of lock picking knowledge online that seems a bit unlikely to me.
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Comment on What are your favorite low cost main dishes/meals? in ~food
ShroudedScribe Link ParentSurprised to see that people hate on the mild one. Admittedly it's all I've tried, but me and my partner love it. I like spicy and she does not, so I haven't wanted to risk it.Surprised to see that people hate on the mild one. Admittedly it's all I've tried, but me and my partner love it. I like spicy and she does not, so I haven't wanted to risk it.
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Comment on Struggling in my relationship in ~life
ShroudedScribe Link ParentSounds like you haven't missed anything. If your relationship requires significant change for you to be happy, and your partner refuses to discuss it seriously, then it's likely not going to work out.Sounds like you haven't missed anything. If your relationship requires significant change for you to be happy, and your partner refuses to discuss it seriously, then it's likely not going to work out.
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Comment on Is there a postman alternative without the bloat? in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentI've used this one at a basic level and am happy with it. It's a Textual app, meaning it both has mouse support and can be run in a web browser. So worth a shot even if you don't live in a terminal.I've used this one at a basic level and am happy with it. It's a Textual app, meaning it both has mouse support and can be run in a web browser. So worth a shot even if you don't live in a terminal.
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Comment on What diagramming tools do folks use? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentDon't worry, you're only the 5 millionth person to use excel beyond what it is intended to do. (I am guilty of this in other ways due to past enterprise shenanigans.)Don't worry, you're only the 5 millionth person to use excel beyond what it is intended to do.
(I am guilty of this in other ways due to past enterprise shenanigans.)
To build on to what @Paul26 said, sometimes relationships don't follow a linear path.
I met my partner on a dating site. We talked there for a few days or more before switching to texting. Took a while to get comfortable enough for a first date.
First date went great, second was less great but not terrible. She wanted to go separate ways at that point, which I later learned was just her own nerves.
About a month later she asked if we could stay friends and go out and do something together. We did, and she shared some of her internal feelings with me. About a week after that she was interested in dating again, and while there have been moments of tension and stress, we did eventually get married!
So I would recommend staying open to the idea that this could take a while to transition to a full relationship, especially since it is very normal to be nervous about meeting someone you're already very comfortable with when chatting online.