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Comment on Piglets stolen after being left to starve to death in controversial Danish art exhibition in ~arts
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
bendvis Link Parent“Our automatic sorter stops working when you put too many iron blocks in it” First world Minecraft problems. 😂“Our automatic sorter stops working when you put too many iron blocks in it”
First world Minecraft problems. 😂
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
bendvis Link ParentOne time I had a flu that involved a lot of sweating and vomiting. After a couple days of sipping water to stay hydrated, my other symptoms had cleared but an insane headache lingered. My wife...One time I had a flu that involved a lot of sweating and vomiting. After a couple days of sipping water to stay hydrated, my other symptoms had cleared but an insane headache lingered.
My wife brought me a piece of fresh baked focaccia with coarse salt sprinkled on top. That was the saltiest and most delicious piece of bread I’d ever eaten. Within an hour my headache was gone and I felt right as rain.
Lesson learned: don’t neglect salt and other electrolytes!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
bendvis Link ParentSuch good memories on that map. I'm starting to get the MC itch again, might have to pop back into the current server.Such good memories on that map. I'm starting to get the MC itch again, might have to pop back into the current server.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
bendvis LinkMagna Carta 'copy' miscatalogued in 1940s found to be originalMagna Carta 'copy' miscatalogued in 1940s found to be original
An issue of the Magna Carta, which was wrongly catalogued as a copy in the 1940s, has been identified as original.
Harvard Law School Library bought what it thought was a stained and faded copy of the document from London book dealers Sweet & Maxwell in 1946 for 27 dollars and 50 cents.
The book dealers had acquired it at a Sotheby's auction a month earlier from a First World War pilot for £42. It was wrongly dated as being made in 1327 under King Edward III.
But two researchers have now found that the "copy" is a rare original from 1300 issued by King Edward I and is worth millions of dollars, although Harvard does not intend to sell it.
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Comment on Tips for starting a garden? in ~hobbies
bendvis LinkAs general advice, I'd suggest keeping a mindset that's open to plants dying. Hopefully that doesn't sound too defeatist, lol. My wife and I do some gardening (I'm mostly just the shovel jockey),...As general advice, I'd suggest keeping a mindset that's open to plants dying. Hopefully that doesn't sound too defeatist, lol. My wife and I do some gardening (I'm mostly just the shovel jockey), and even after several years of experience, some plants just don't sprout or end up wilting away. Maybe the soil is too acidic, maybe the seedling didn't get quite enough water for a week, maybe the roots got damaged beyond healing while transplanting, maybe bugs or rodents did some damage. In our experience, you'll never have 100% yield so it's a good idea to get lots of plants/seeds in the ground.
You don't necessarily need a greenhouse to grow plants from seed. This year, we sprouted several kinds of seeds by putting soil in gallon ziploc bags, closed them 80% to keep moisture and warmth in while still letting air exchange, and held them up by poking a stick through the top. It worked great.
Sneak peeks at your neighbors' gardens. Odds are they have similar soil, sun, and rain conditions that you do. Do your neighbors always have huge success with bell peppers or cucumbers? Give those a try. In our area, there are often plant sales put on by neighborhood gardeners this time of year. They usually love to talk about their process. Keep an eye out for roadside signs, flyers on billboards, etc., buy a few of their plants (almost always just a few bucks each), and ask away.
The back of the seed packet is also a great source of information. It'll let you know how much sun, water, and fertilizer to give, what kind of soil is best, etc.
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Comment on Post something from your notes app in ~talk
bendvis Link ParentSimilarly, my son at 3: olevrluvsrasccorsanddadytoim3andaveiz2aveolevr Translated, step 1: olevr luvs ras ccors and dady to im 3 and ave iz 2 ave olever Translation step 2: Oliver (author) loves...Similarly, my son at 3:
olevrluvsrasccorsanddadytoim3andaveiz2aveolevr
Translated, step 1: olevr luvs ras ccors and dady to im 3 and ave iz 2 ave olever
Translation step 2: Oliver (author) loves race cars and daddy too. I'm 3 and Eva (little sister) is 2. Eva Oliver
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
bendvis Link ParentAnother nice addition once you have shaders going is a texture pack that adds a bit of depth to block faces (PBR). I like Pixlli, which does a good job of keeping the vanilla look and feel while...Another nice addition once you have shaders going is a texture pack that adds a bit of depth to block faces (PBR). I like Pixlli, which does a good job of keeping the vanilla look and feel while adding extra detail and depth
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Comment on Looking for very specific mouse recommendations in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentA bit on the pricier side, but my big hands agree with the Logitech G502 and it seems to tick all these boxes.A bit on the pricier side, but my big hands agree with the Logitech G502 and it seems to tick all these boxes.
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Comment on What are some good, non-microtransaction riddled mobile games? in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI thoroughly enjoyed Mindustry, but it’s best on PC rather than mobile IMO.I thoroughly enjoyed Mindustry, but it’s best on PC rather than mobile IMO.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
bendvis Link ParentSadly, a bed doesn't work in the bundle because it's not stackable. In addition to the other things, I usually keep a pair of empty buckets and an anvil in there.Sadly, a bed doesn't work in the bundle because it's not stackable. In addition to the other things, I usually keep a pair of empty buckets and an anvil in there.
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Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentSimilarly, I tend to replace my iPhone with the latest version every 2 years, but the last couple of years have been lackluster enough that I've kept my 14 Pro Max. I plan on upgrading to the 17...Similarly, I tend to replace my iPhone with the latest version every 2 years, but the last couple of years have been lackluster enough that I've kept my 14 Pro Max. I plan on upgrading to the 17 Pro Max when it releases this year.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI think you had an error in entry when checking the number. 573,609,725,082,183 vs 573,609,725,083 The original number I typed is not prime....I think you had an error in entry when checking the number.
573,609,725,082,183 vs
573,609,725,083The original number I typed is not prime.
https://www.numberempire.com/primenumbers.php?number=573609725082183&action=check&_p1=2458But still, it highlights the idea that once you've seen a planet's component parts, you need to deliberately concoct reasons to make it interesting.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI find it difficult to get immersed in exploration of procedurally generated planets though. For example, I can write 573,609,725,082,183. I have extremely high confidence that I’m the first...I find it difficult to get immersed in exploration of procedurally generated planets though. For example, I can write 573,609,725,082,183. I have extremely high confidence that I’m the first person to ever type out that number, but it’s still made up of the same 10 digits we already know. It’s not terribly exciting or meaningful. Once you’ve seen all the variations of sky, ground, plants, animals, then randomizing them isn’t very exploratory.
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Comment on Your favorite game OSTs in ~games
bendvis Link ParentTransistor has an instrumental/hummed version of its soundtrack.Transistor has an instrumental/hummed version of its soundtrack.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
bendvis Link ParentBeing small, sturdy, and simple also makes it great to take camping. There’s something extra satisfying about heating up water on a campfire and having a good cup of coffee out in nature on a...Being small, sturdy, and simple also makes it great to take camping. There’s something extra satisfying about heating up water on a campfire and having a good cup of coffee out in nature on a chilly morning.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentHehe, a little "i got bored" project. I'll have to pick it back up. By the look of the lack of grass growing, it seems very few people have been aroundHehe, a little "i got bored" project. I'll have to pick it back up. By the look of the lack of grass growing, it seems very few people have been around
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Comment on Programming/gaming monitor recommendations in ~tech
bendvis LinkI'm also an at-home software engineer and I think I can speak to the pixel density issue. I ended up picking up a PG42UQ 4k 120Hz OLED monitor as my primary and an LG DualUp vertical monitor as...I'm also an at-home software engineer and I think I can speak to the pixel density issue. I ended up picking up a PG42UQ 4k 120Hz OLED monitor as my primary and an LG DualUp vertical monitor as secondary. "But 42 inches is huge and the pixels must be so obvious!" They are... if you're sitting up close. I have my monitor set near the back edge of my 30" desk and I've found that having that extra ~12-18" works wonders for my eyes. I don't really have that moment where you look up from the screen and can't focus on distant things for a bit. Also, I get more desk space in front of me and leaning back in my chair doesn't have such a big impact on readability - Doing so only increases the distance to the screen by ~30% instead of 100%.
All that to say, pixel density is important, but it's also a function of distance between you and the display. Getting a new monitor is a good chance to reconsider the ergonomics of your setup overall.
To directly answer some of your questions:
is the jump from 1440 to 4k as noticeable
I think it definitely is, but I also have sharp eyesight with no glasses/contacts.
My current primary display has a low response time... is this something I can give up and not notice?
You might notice it at first, mostly when scrolling. I think it's one of those things that you stop seeing after a while.
I just moved my office into a loft with poor lighting.
What you're really looking to avoid in a dimly lit room is having a monitor that's too bright. If your can be dark but still readable, that's key. Good contrast helps with that because you're starting from a darker baseline and your monitor won't have to emit too much light to show you a readable image.
Is my fps going to take a hit from increasing the resolution of my secondary display?
Not unless you've got something else going on over there like a video being played. I see no difference in framerates with my secondary monitor (2560x2880) connected or disconnected.
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Comment on How's the iPhone experience on Google Fi in late 2024? in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentNot really. They're both looking at the same inbox though. Checking your voicemail in either place clears the notification from the other.Not really. They're both looking at the same inbox though. Checking your voicemail in either place clears the notification from the other.
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Comment on How's the iPhone experience on Google Fi in late 2024? in ~tech
bendvis LinkMy family and I have had Google Fi on iPhones for several years now. Setup can be a small headache, but beyond that everything runs pretty smoothly. iMessage, FaceTime, 5G, etc. all work...My family and I have had Google Fi on iPhones for several years now. Setup can be a small headache, but beyond that everything runs pretty smoothly. iMessage, FaceTime, 5G, etc. all work flawlessly. Visual Voicemail in the native app is a little hit-or-miss, but Google provides their Fi app that provides good visual voicemail support. iOS did bring improvements in SMS chat (no more emoji response messages that read like [👍 to "lol omg wtf"], but I don't see Google Fi support for RCS in Settings.
“I think a lot of people don’t get that my art is about animals rights”
I think that part is painfully obvious. I think that the artist doesn’t get that you don’t need to violate animal rights to make a statement on them.