artvandelay's recent activity
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on Creating an official politics group? in ~tildes
artvandelay The tag filtering system is one of the underrated features on Tildes. People in my experience have been super diligent about tagging posts properly so it's always easy to filter out things you...The tag filtering system is one of the underrated features on Tildes. People in my experience have been super diligent about tagging posts properly so it's always easy to filter out things you don't want to see.
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Comment on Wrexham secures promotion to League 1; second promotion in two years in ~sports.football
artvandelay Big ups to Wrexham! I watched the first season of Welcome to Wrexham and you really see the pride that the little town had for the team. I'm glad the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney...Big ups to Wrexham! I watched the first season of Welcome to Wrexham and you really see the pride that the little town had for the team. I'm glad the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been put to good use and that the team is flourishing! A 6-0 victory on home ground must feel amazing. By the looks of it, they were just untouchable scoring 4 goals in the first half and another 2 in the second half.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
artvandelay Had a rather productive week at work, the product and engineering teams were aligned on the expectations for our work so things were able to move faster than normal. It was honestly great. Doing...Had a rather productive week at work, the product and engineering teams were aligned on the expectations for our work so things were able to move faster than normal. It was honestly great. Doing quite a bit this weekend as well. Celebrating a friends birthday then going to a car enthusiast event near me. Looking forward to both but hoping I can make the car event as its from 9am-12pm and I usually sleep in until 10am on weekends haha.
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Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
artvandelay As a long time Android user who recently also got an iPhone, the way I organize my home screen really reflects my old habits I don't really even look at what apps are where on my home screen, my...As a long time Android user who recently also got an iPhone, the way I organize my home screen really reflects my old habits I don't really even look at what apps are where on my home screen, my finger just knows and will move to the correct spot. I'm also used to a nicely organized drawer for all my apps so my homescreens are pretty minimal.
On my iPhone, I have a single home screen page with a Clock and Weather widget at the top two rows. Then, because the iPhone STILL doesn't allow you to place apps anywhere on the home screen, I have a widget that acts like a spacer and then I have my most recently used apps like messaging, web browsing, phone, and media. Everything else gets shoved into the App Library. I do not care for the automatic categorizing that iOS does for this but the list view is very useful.
On my Pixel/work phone, I've got two homescreen pages, one for personal stuff and another for work stuff. Since I outright own my work phone (my company only pays for the phone plan) and Android lets me have my work apps only active during work hours, I feel fine having my personal stuff on there as well. My homescreen on the Pixel is organized largely the same as on my iPhone, with the same core apps visible and everything else relegated to the app drawer. The big difference is I do not have any widgets outside of the contextually aware Pixel At a Glance "widget". I find this super useful as it syncs with my work calendar and lets me know of any upcoming meetings or events. It also negates the need for a separate weather widget as it also displays the weather rather discretely.
I used to be way more into customizing my phones, my Reddit posts from 6 years ago proves that. I would go really in depth, making custom wallpapers, custom widgets, apply all sorts of icon packs, and way more. Not entirely sure when I stopped doing that but I kind of miss it. I do sort of yearn to get back into that sort of customization but more so with my PC rather than my phone as my PC now runs Linux.
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Comment on Tildes is changing the way I use and think about online engagement. How about you? in ~tildes
artvandelay Tildes has definitely made me be more thoughtful in the comments I post. I remember when I first joined last June, I read somewhere that short, one line comments are discouraged because the...Tildes has definitely made me be more thoughtful in the comments I post. I remember when I first joined last June, I read somewhere that short, one line comments are discouraged because the comment section was meant to be a place for proper discussion where people can build off one another. As a result, I spend a decent amount of time actually thinking before writing my comments. I'll often write paragraphs on paragraphs and eventually whittle things down to be a few lines. Heck, even this comment went through many iterations before I got to this point.
Tildes has also just made me hyper-aware of my social media habits. I was hooked so I'd use social media on my computer and then pick up where I left off on my phone. I used to use Reddit, Twitter and Instagram fairly often on phone and computer. I've since mostly deleted social media apps off my phone, keeping around only Three Cheers around for random Tildes browsing. My Twitter usage actually increased when I switched off Reddit, I guess as a way for me to still get my meme fix. I've been lucky enough that my feed isn't really polluted with the junk that other people see but I doubt it'll stay that way for much longer.
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Comment on What AI tools are you actually using? in ~tech
artvandelay I have Copilot connected to my IDE at work but it's honestly been more of an annoyance than helpful tool. It's great when I write unit tests as most of those are slight variations of each other....I have Copilot connected to my IDE at work but it's honestly been more of an annoyance than helpful tool. It's great when I write unit tests as most of those are slight variations of each other. However, when I'm actually writing business logic, it falls flat on its face. Rarely does it actually understand what I'm trying to do. It's slowed me down a little bit too as it's taken over the "tab to autocomplete" shortcut I'm so used to.
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Comment on Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable in ~science
artvandelay My parents are a perfect example of this unfortunately. They have a strong marriage that's lasted multiple decades but they don't really have a social life. They were complaining to me recently...My parents are a perfect example of this unfortunately. They have a strong marriage that's lasted multiple decades but they don't really have a social life. They were complaining to me recently about how they don't have friends and feel lonely. I mentioned that this was by design of where they chose to live. Our suburban "city" has no places to really hang out and relax. We have one mall that caters more to the neighboring rich cities than our own and that's about it. The kids in our schools literally go to the grocery store to hang out because there isn't any other place.
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Comment on What's something you've been mulling over recently? in ~talk
artvandelay My thoughts exactly! I did look into the Challenger but I'm just not a fan of its looks so it's out of the running for me. Getting an older car is also something I've thought about but that...How can you drift corners with front wheel drive? :)
My thoughts exactly!
I did look into the Challenger but I'm just not a fan of its looks so it's out of the running for me. Getting an older car is also something I've thought about but that infinitely increases the scope of my search haha. Older Miatas, Nissan Zs, BMW Zs, BMW 3-series coupes, Porsche Boxster/Caymans, the list goes on. Unfortunately, most older cars in my area are already modded to hell and back so it's also hard to find something old.
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Comment on What's something you've been mulling over recently? in ~talk
artvandelay (edited )LinkI've been mulling over which car to get. I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to afford a car to be used for pleasure rather than for commuting. The only thing I am certain I want in my new...I've been mulling over which car to get. I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to afford a car to be used for pleasure rather than for commuting. The only thing I am certain I want in my new car is Apple CarPlay, a decent sound system, and a manual transmission. I'm a pretty indecisive person so I started my search about 6 months ago and at this rate, I'll be searching for another 6 months. I started with a budget of $35k and after going back and forth between a few car, I sort of settled on getting a Golf GTI. I test drove a Mk7.5 and Mk8 and found myself preferring the Mk8, despite its touch controls. Unfortunately, there just aren't that many used Mk8's in my area at the moment so I've just been twiddling my thumbs a bit. Around the time I did my test drives, my car enthusiast friends started asking me why I was looking for a 4-door car rather than something with 2-doors and I honestly didn't have an answer. I used to be the friend that gave others rides. However, now everyone else has their own cars so I don't need to give them rides anymore. So, if I'm only ever driving myself, might as well get something sporty and 2-door. As a result, I'm once again unsure of what to get.
I've been looking at at the GR86/BRZ, Mustang GT, Camaro SS, M2/M2 Competition, and others but still not sure what to get. The BRZ/86 have amazing handling but the sound system is pretty bad. The Mustang and the Camaro have a cool V8 but that I'm not a fan of the interior and the fuel consumption would bankrupt me here in CA. The M2 sort of has it all but is more expensive than what I'm comfortable paying so I'm sort of stuck.
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Comment on What is your "can't miss" movie that you will not pass up if showing in theaters? in ~movies
artvandelay I’d jump at the chance to watch Dunkirk or the 2021 Dune movie again in theaters. The sound design of those movies I think really benefit from a proper sound system and all I’ve got are a pair of...I’d jump at the chance to watch Dunkirk or the 2021 Dune movie again in theaters. The sound design of those movies I think really benefit from a proper sound system and all I’ve got are a pair of HD6XXs.
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Comment on Phoenix passes historic ordinance giving outdoor workers protection from extreme heat in ~enviro
artvandelay Glad to see some protections, the heat there is no joke. I lived in nearby Tempe when I attended Arizona State University for a year and the weather was the biggest shock to me. I still remember...Glad to see some protections, the heat there is no joke. I lived in nearby Tempe when I attended Arizona State University for a year and the weather was the biggest shock to me. I still remember the one time I visited downtown Phoenix from ASU and it was 120 degrees. My friends and I were in downtown for all of like 5 minutes as we got milkshakes and promptly left. I also remember having to quickly learn the most shaded paths to my classes as the direct sun rays would burn your skin more like a radiation burn.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
artvandelay I've been listening to my usual mix of kpop and hip hop, though with some new albums and songs. This past week has been dominated by IVE and King Geedorah. Highlights include songs like: Baddie -...I've been listening to my usual mix of kpop and hip hop, though with some new albums and songs. This past week has been dominated by IVE and King Geedorah.
Highlights include songs like:
- Baddie - IVE
- Antimatter - King Geedorah
- Next Levels - King Geedorah
An odd highlight would probably be Kung Fu by King Joe. It's a Korean song from 2003 with lyrics from the hit song Rapper's Delight. The song is pretty catchy in my opinion and it's cool seeing what rap culture in South Korea was like 20 years ago
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Comment on How have you embarrassed yourself recently? in ~talk
artvandelay I'm in the market for a car and I wanted to get my first manual transmission car. Had my eyes on some GTIs and went to go test drive one. I've driven friends' manuals before and only stalled once...I'm in the market for a car and I wanted to get my first manual transmission car. Had my eyes on some GTIs and went to go test drive one. I've driven friends' manuals before and only stalled once or twice but the test drives were a mess. I stalled multiple times and just wanted to crawl into a hole. Thankfully the salesman was kind about it and understood that I was just learning.
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Comment on BMW is a surprise winner in electric vehicles (gifted link) in ~transport
artvandelay I'm honestly not too surprised by this. While Teslas reign supreme where I live, BMWs i4 and iX are the next most common EV I see, followed by the Mercedes EQS SUV and Audi Q4. They have solid...I'm honestly not too surprised by this. While Teslas reign supreme where I live, BMWs i4 and iX are the next most common EV I see, followed by the Mercedes EQS SUV and Audi Q4. They have solid interiors and the iDrive software is some of the best in the business so it makes for a overall compelling package.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
artvandelay Yeah I knew there'd be a lot of jargon going into it, and a good chunk of it is used in the movies so I'm not completely lost. I like the idea of making my own glossary, I'm definitely going to...Yeah I knew there'd be a lot of jargon going into it, and a good chunk of it is used in the movies so I'm not completely lost. I like the idea of making my own glossary, I'm definitely going to forget most of these words and names so writing them down should help. I appreciate the tip!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
artvandelay I've just started reading Dune (1965). I really enjoyed the movies and was always curious what had to change from the books to make it to these blockbuster films, especially since previous...I've just started reading Dune (1965). I really enjoyed the movies and was always curious what had to change from the books to make it to these blockbuster films, especially since previous attempts at adapting the books weren't as successful. I'm only a few chapters in and man, the books really do just bombard you with the world-building right from the start. That being said, I'm really enjoying it. I'm really bad about reading books, mainly because I struggle to maintain attention and end up reading the same page or paragraph over and over again. However, this book has managed to maintain my attention for the short bursts I've been reading it in.
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Comment on Apple terminates Epic Games developer account calling it a ‘threat’ to the iOS ecosystem in ~games
artvandelay Not just devices sold in the EEA but also devices operating in the EEA. If you leave that area, you have a grace period before your third party apps and third party app stores stop working.Not just devices sold in the EEA but also devices operating in the EEA. If you leave that area, you have a grace period before your third party apps and third party app stores stop working.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival - GG no re (End of an era) in ~games
artvandelay While my time on the server was brief, thank you for hosting this server! I didn't contribute much but I enjoyed the small community that was built on this server and the various large scale...While my time on the server was brief, thank you for hosting this server! I didn't contribute much but I enjoyed the small community that was built on this server and the various large scale builds that people made.
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Comment on Yuzu, popular Nintendo Switch emulator, settles with Nintendo for $2.4m and halts development and distribution indefinitely in ~games
artvandelay As much as I hate defending Nintendo here, it seems like they were justified here? Apparently in the Discord server for the emulator, the devs would distribute leaked copies of games before...As much as I hate defending Nintendo here, it seems like they were justified here? Apparently in the Discord server for the emulator, the devs would distribute leaked copies of games before release and paywalled early builds of the emulator with patches to play these pre-release games. And unsurprisingly, Nintendo apparently had people in this server monitoring everything too so they knew everything that was going on.
I've been wanting to have a dedicated, low power media server in my home for a while now and I've just given myself the push to start. For the last year or so, I've been running Jellyfin on my main PC to act as a media server. I've got all my TV shows and movies on one 10 year old hard drive and no backups or redundancy of that data. I've been anxious about that drive dying and looked into building something out but was too busy with my job to do the research. Finally made the time to do the research and I'm just about to buy the hardware now. Looking at purchasing a HP Elitedesk 800 SFF PC and then 2x4TB WD Red Plus drives for storage. The HP already has a 256GB SSD internally so I'll be using that as the boot drive and hope to run the WD drives in a RAID config. Now, just need to figure out if I want to use something like YAMS to easily configure everything or manually configure and learn as I go.