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  1. Comment on How to be more productive in ~life

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    One of my favorite YouTube videos ever popped up in my feed today and figured I would share it with Tildes A very inspirational and wholesome video, it talks about working from the perspective of...

    One of my favorite YouTube videos ever popped up in my feed today and figured I would share it with Tildes

    A very inspirational and wholesome video, it talks about working from the perspective of carpentry, but I think the ideas discussed here have applications everywhere

  3. Comment on Light Phone III begins shipping on March 27th in ~tech

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    Same I’m stuck with the iPhone 12 mini because I can’t stand the larger form factor phones I’m sad I may have to swap to android (again) in the future to get a smaller form factor because I love...

    Same I’m stuck with the iPhone 12 mini because I can’t stand the larger form factor phones

    I’m sad I may have to swap to android (again) in the future to get a smaller form factor because I love how seamless the Apple ecosystem is, but the massive phones today are a deal breaker

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  4. Comment on Post something from your notes app in ~talk

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    #RO System
    Reverse osmosis system
    Filters replaced on 1/18/24

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  5. Comment on Mountain biking advice in ~hobbies

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    Hey, thanks for the amazing comment! I'll keep a lot of this in mind. I did go to my local bike shop yesterday to test ride a few bikes and ended up buying a rockhopper, primarily because it was...

    Hey, thanks for the amazing comment! I'll keep a lot of this in mind.

    I did go to my local bike shop yesterday to test ride a few bikes and ended up buying a rockhopper, primarily because it was 20% off and it was what the shop guys recommended.

    I think i'm glad I did though, rode a few miles on it yesterday and really like the feel of the shocks. If I ride enough this year I'll probably end up buying a second bike in the future anyways

  6. Comment on Mountain biking advice in ~hobbies

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    This is a great comment, thank you! This aligns with what i was hoping to hear, I was looking at the rockhopper which i think is considered both a "trail" bike and XC bike, so I may go that direction.

    This is a great comment, thank you!

    I'd recommend getting an xc bike instead of a full downhill model as they're usually better for going up and downhill and are great to ride in town as well

    This aligns with what i was hoping to hear, I was looking at the rockhopper which i think is considered both a "trail" bike and XC bike, so I may go that direction.

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  7. Mountain biking advice

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    Hey all, I'm an avid skier and enjoy outdoor sports for fitness more than working out in a gym or running. I'm considering getting into mountain/trail biking this year, but have some questions, so...

    Hey all, I'm an avid skier and enjoy outdoor sports for fitness more than working out in a gym or running.

    I'm considering getting into mountain/trail biking this year, but have some questions, so I'm hoping someone on Tildes has experience and can help me out.

    First question: How common are injuries when mountain biking? I don't intend to do anything highly technical, mostly looking to do more casual trail riding for fun and fitness. When looking around on the internet some websites (blogs, reddit, YT, etc) make it seem like a serious injury is unavoidable if you bike often enough, but others say injuries beyond cuts and scrapes are pretty rare. In my experience with skiing, as long as you ski within your limits you're pretty unlikely to get seriously hurt, is the same true for mtb?

    Second question: I'd like to be able to ride my bike on pavement as well, for rides with my family, exercise during work break, etc - is a "Trail" bike suitable for this?

    ex: Specialized Rockhopper https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper

    8 votes

  8. Comment on Have you made a video game? Can I play it? in ~games

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    This is really intriguing to me, do you have any advice on a starting place? As a software engineer the really interesting piece of game dev to me is the coding aspect, I’ve tried to write my own...

    No Godot or Unity or Game Maker. I'm old school in that regard!

    This is really intriguing to me, do you have any advice on a starting place?

    As a software engineer the really interesting piece of game dev to me is the coding aspect, I’ve tried to write my own game engine a couple times but I’ve always fizzled out when trying to figure out a smooth game loop with proper handling of sound, user input, etc

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Audio enthusiasts share your audio setups in ~hobbies

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    I have a Schiit Modii/Magni stack on my desk as well and I love it. I use it with my Hifiman Sundara open back headphones and couldn’t ask for anything more

    I have a Schiit Modii/Magni stack on my desk as well and I love it. I use it with my Hifiman Sundara open back headphones and couldn’t ask for anything more

  10. Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech

  11. Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech

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    I used obsidian for a long time and decided I wanted to swap to Logseq because it forces a more streamlined workflow, which is a good thing for me because I tended to be messy and overcomplicate...

    I used obsidian for a long time and decided I wanted to swap to Logseq because it forces a more streamlined workflow, which is a good thing for me because I tended to be messy and overcomplicate things in obsidian

    I also used Joplin for a time, which I found more like onenote than obsidian or Logseq

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  12. Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech

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    Logseq - combo journal and todo list, and open source so I can easily install on my work laptop

    Logseq - combo journal and todo list, and open source so I can easily install on my work laptop

    7 votes

  13. Comment on US President signs order restricting gender-affirming treatments for anyone under 19 in ~lgbt

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    Genuinely curious: How can a well designed study be positive or negative? Shouldn’t it be neutral?

    Genuinely curious: How can a well designed study be positive or negative? Shouldn’t it be neutral?

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  14. Comment on MOS brings macOS' smooth scrolling to any mouse in ~tech

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    Interesting, now you’ve got me thinking that I need to run a test again - it’s been a couple years since I switched, so it’s possible I’m remembering wrong

    Interesting, now you’ve got me thinking that I need to run a test again - it’s been a couple years since I switched, so it’s possible I’m remembering wrong

    1 vote

  15. Comment on MOS brings macOS' smooth scrolling to any mouse in ~tech

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    Yeah I have an MX master and the scrolling is very smooth - no noticeable difference between my Mx master and my Magic Mouse

    Yeah I have an MX master and the scrolling is very smooth - no noticeable difference between my Mx master and my Magic Mouse

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  16. Comment on ADHDers, how do you speed-up, bypass, or otherwise eliminate the "ramp-up" period required for big tasks? in ~health.mental

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    I got diagnosed a couple years ago, long after college. In college I started using the pomodoro technique which has been a huge help for me in terms of procrastination, distraction, and that “ramp...

    I got diagnosed a couple years ago, long after college.

    In college I started using the pomodoro technique which has been a huge help for me in terms of procrastination, distraction, and that “ramp up” feeling you describe. The gist is that you schedule yourself time to work and break it up into designated work chunks and break chunks.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique

    Ex: if you want to work on something for 2 hours you could do four 20 minute focused work sessions (pomos) with 10 minute breaks in between.

    If you’re struggling with 20 minute work sessions you could start by breaking it down more and then building up to longer focus sessions.

    Ex: if you want to work for an hour you could do four 10 minute focused sessions with a 5 minute break in between.

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    The key is finding a focus length that works for you and forcing yourself to commit to it. Even if you find you just can not do the work in the moment, you still sit for the duration of the focus session without distractions until the break.

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  17. Comment on Cherry MX 10.0N mechanical keyboard - A non-enthusiast's thoughts after one month in ~tech

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    This is unfortunate because the standard keyboard layout is not conducive to long hours in front of a computer and can cause poor posture and carpal tunnel. I use and love this keyboard from...

    I have zero interest in compromising on the standard layout.

    This is unfortunate because the standard keyboard layout is not conducive to long hours in front of a computer and can cause poor posture and carpal tunnel.

    I use and love this keyboard from boardsource https://www.boardsource.xyz/products/lulu. Warning: boardsource keyboards are kits, you have to solder it yourself

    A split ortholinear keyboard takes time to learn how to type on, but with switches that you like can make a big difference in comfort and posture when spending multiple hours on a keyboard.

    In terms of switches (mentioned this in another comment) I highly recommend the full profile Durock L1 yellow linear switches - they are not too sensitive and are a joy to type on.

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  18. Comment on Cherry MX 10.0N mechanical keyboard - A non-enthusiast's thoughts after one month in ~tech

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    It's really sad to me that 'clicky' keys are the standard for mechanical keyboards, it's definitely a turnoff for me and for many more casual users. After years of having mech keyboards I've found...

    It's really sad to me that 'clicky' keys are the standard for mechanical keyboards, it's definitely a turnoff for me and for many more casual users. After years of having mech keyboards I've found that I love lubricated linear switches. They are generally quiet and easy to type on - My current favorite are Durock L1 creamy yellow linear switches.

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  19. Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes

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    Cradle by Will Wight

    Cradle by Will Wight

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  20. Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport

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    I want a self driving car, that’s the dream man On a more serious note I do think that self driving cars could help curb pollution. They can be programmed to minimize wasted energy which would...

    I want a self driving car, that’s the dream man

    On a more serious note I do think that self driving cars could help curb pollution. They can be programmed to minimize wasted energy which would have a positive impact if a majority of drivers used self driving cars.

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