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Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
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Comment on Request - Suggestions of a laptop brand or style for someone who is clumsy in ~tech
asher LinkI think the best answer here is a Thinkpad. Buy an old T Series on eBay.I think the best answer here is a Thinkpad. Buy an old T Series on eBay.
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Comment on How do you keep track of your subscriptions? in ~tech
asher LinkIf I had any subscriptions, it would be a line item on my budget spreadsheet. Just don’t get into a feedback loop of a subscription service to keep track of subscriptions.If I had any subscriptions, it would be a line item on my budget spreadsheet. Just don’t get into a feedback loop of a subscription service to keep track of subscriptions.
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Comment on Yes, you can measure software developer productivity in ~tech
asher LinkI work in cyber security. The amount of data a company can collect on your employee owned device is incredible. Screen on time, keystrokes, mouse movement (or lack of), frequency of use, etc.. Of...I work in cyber security. The amount of data a company can collect on your employee owned device is incredible. Screen on time, keystrokes, mouse movement (or lack of), frequency of use, etc.. Of course this can be useful for security...and measuring performance.
At least at my company, all of this data is ingested into Tableau. Our execs can see exactly who is working, for how long, and compare it to results they want to see. In my opinion, this shows weak leadership from my executives. Time does not equal work. If you can do your "9 to 5" job in 30 minutes, then that should be rewarded. Instead, it appears as laziness.
We have more layoffs coming soon, and it's almost entirely based off of bullshit metrics.
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Comment on Looking for help in purchasing an eReader in ~books
asher LinkI have used a Kobo Elipsa 2E for all of these things, with the exception of audio. It does have bluetooth audio capabilities, but I use Plex for hosting all of my audiobooks and the Prologue app...I have used a Kobo Elipsa 2E for all of these things, with the exception of audio. It does have bluetooth audio capabilities, but I use Plex for hosting all of my audiobooks and the Prologue app on iOS instead.
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Comment on What online subscriptions do you pay for? in ~tech
asher Link ParentThat’s my thoughts as well. My way of “giving it away” is uploading it to private music trackers.That’s my thoughts as well. My way of “giving it away” is uploading it to private music trackers.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
asher LinkI’ve been writing a book for the past 4 years about my experiences growing up in a cult, how I got out, and what life is like now. I think I’ll need at least another 4 years.I’ve been writing a book for the past 4 years about my experiences growing up in a cult, how I got out, and what life is like now. I think I’ll need at least another 4 years.
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Comment on What online subscriptions do you pay for? in ~tech
asher Link ParentYep. Money is not made through streaming, and it’s only slightly better in physical sales/digital downloads. Your best bet is merch, social media, radio/tv/movie licensing and live shows.Yep. Money is not made through streaming, and it’s only slightly better in physical sales/digital downloads. Your best bet is merch, social media, radio/tv/movie licensing and live shows.
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Comment on What online subscriptions do you pay for? in ~tech
asher Link ParentI was a touring musician for years, have a bachelors and masters degree in music, and know the recording industry well. I spend around several hundred a month on concerts, merch, and physical...I was a touring musician for years, have a bachelors and masters degree in music, and know the recording industry well. I spend around several hundred a month on concerts, merch, and physical media. I even upload my own music directly to large private music trackers; I want my music to be pirated. Yes it’s illegal; but I do not think it’s immoral.
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Comment on What online subscriptions do you pay for? in ~tech
asher LinkI have no subscriptions at all. My local library has great books, I don’t own a TV, I watch YouTube here and there on my phone, and I sail the seas for all my music. It’s probably a boring life...I have no subscriptions at all. My local library has great books, I don’t own a TV, I watch YouTube here and there on my phone, and I sail the seas for all my music.
It’s probably a boring life for a lot of people, but I just smile when I invest 45% of my income.
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Comment on What's the most enjoyable part of your work? in ~talk
asher LinkThe best part about my job is that it's a job. I was a music teacher for 7 years, and that was anything but a job...it was a lifestyle. My entire life revolved around my career. Now, I work...The best part about my job is that it's a job.
I was a music teacher for 7 years, and that was anything but a job...it was a lifestyle. My entire life revolved around my career.
Now, I work remotely making 3x my teaching salary, and I get to "leave the office" at 3PM. It's just a job, and I like it.
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Comment on "Layered" music that builds throughout the song? in ~music
asher LinkI think you may be looking for Fugues. Layers upon layers upon layers. A typical fugue starts out with a theme, and then the theme gets tweaked slightly and added on top of the original. This...I think you may be looking for Fugues. Layers upon layers upon layers. A typical fugue starts out with a theme, and then the theme gets tweaked slightly and added on top of the original. This repeats ad nauseam. https://youtu.be/Y9OUfBDIGhw
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Comment on What are industries and specialties where you see demand for employees? in ~talk
asher LinkThe term now is “High-Touch” jobs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-it-would-take-to-bring-the-job-market-into-balance-28da606a These are jobs located in “…the leisure and hospitality sector, the...The term now is “High-Touch” jobs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-it-would-take-to-bring-the-job-market-into-balance-28da606a
These are jobs located in “…the leisure and hospitality sector, the private education and health sector, and the "other services" sector that includes business such as auto mechanics and dry cleaners”.
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Comment on How Apple's new Mac Pro completely misses the point in ~tech
asher Link ParentPremiere Pro and the rest of the Adobe suite. The new Apple Silicon chips just tear through video rendering like butter. My PC, running a 3070Ti is much slower in comparison.Premiere Pro and the rest of the Adobe suite. The new Apple Silicon chips just tear through video rendering like butter. My PC, running a 3070Ti is much slower in comparison.
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Comment on How Apple's new Mac Pro completely misses the point in ~tech
asher LinkIt doesn’t make sense for the consumer. However, if corporations are paying the bills… My company bought me a new M2 MacBook Pro and will be getting me a Mac Pro within the next year. When you...It doesn’t make sense for the consumer. However, if corporations are paying the bills…
My company bought me a new M2 MacBook Pro and will be getting me a Mac Pro within the next year. When you edit videos everyday, time savings pay.
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Comment on What's your retirement plan? in ~finance
asher LinkI have everything planned out to retire at 50. That being said, there are a few homes in my area that I would love to own someday. These are all $1-$2 million, so that might push back my...I have everything planned out to retire at 50. That being said, there are a few homes in my area that I would love to own someday. These are all $1-$2 million, so that might push back my expectations a few years.
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Comment on Please help me pick an eReader! in ~books
asher LinkI have a the new Kobo Elipsa 2E which would be perfect for you, except that it’s not waterproof.I have a the new Kobo Elipsa 2E which would be perfect for you, except that it’s not waterproof.
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Comment on Should Twitter links be banned? in ~tildes
asher LinkEither screenshot or copy and paste. Twitter isn’t going to be around forever, and you now need an account to view tweets.Either screenshot or copy and paste. Twitter isn’t going to be around forever, and you now need an account to view tweets.
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Comment on What are you looking for out of artificial intelligence? in ~tech
asher Link ParentThat's a good question. This is going to work well for people like us at the early stages of AI development and can detect problems...I can see how that's going to be a big problem in the future....That's a good question. This is going to work well for people like us at the early stages of AI development and can detect problems...I can see how that's going to be a big problem in the future.
Part of my job right now is training employees to do tasks a certain way. After a few months, we'll have enough data to automate their entire workflow using Machine Learning (ML) and AI. That's about 30% of our company wiped out in only a year.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
asher Link ParentI just finished Words of Radiance! Probably one of my favorite books I've ever read; good shit. I'm going to read the Mistborn series before I tackle Oathbringer.I just finished Words of Radiance! Probably one of my favorite books I've ever read; good shit. I'm going to read the Mistborn series before I tackle Oathbringer.
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