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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on The story behind the Oblivion mod Terry Pratchett worked on in ~games
caliper LinkThat’s a heartwarming story, thank you for sharing. The way they worked together sounds awesome.That’s a heartwarming story, thank you for sharing. The way they worked together sounds awesome.
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Comment on Steve Klabnik's Tutorial on Jujutsu (git replacement) in ~comp
caliper Link ParentA ranty tangent isn’t so bad in this case. Sure, git has flaws, but they are definitely not bad enough for me to want to switch to anything else. With all the changes we constantly need to deal...A ranty tangent isn’t so bad in this case. Sure, git has flaws, but they are definitely not bad enough for me to want to switch to anything else. With all the changes we constantly need to deal with, APIs, languages, frameworks, etc. I don’t mind keeping some things the same.
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Comment on Passwords have problems, but passkeys have more in ~tech
caliper Link ParentYes! I’ve been helping out my elderly neighbors and they are using that. At first it seemed sketchy, but then I realized it is by far the most secure solution they could’ve picked. They are using...Yes! I’ve been helping out my elderly neighbors and they are using that. At first it seemed sketchy, but then I realized it is by far the most secure solution they could’ve picked. They are using unique passwords AND it’s not on any of their digital devices. That’s pretty good security in an age where the biggest threat is coming from online criminals.
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Comment on Passwords have problems, but passkeys have more in ~tech
caliper Link ParentThanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been on the fence about trying it out to see if it could replace my password manager setup. Reading your comment makes me think that would be a waste of...Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been on the fence about trying it out to see if it could replace my password manager setup. Reading your comment makes me think that would be a waste of time. There are better ways for me to waste my time.
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Comment on I'm getting a new Macbook Pro. What's your favorite apps and tips? in ~tech
caliper Link ParentHot.app is a great tool to monitor temperatures on macOS. You were probably mentioning it for the Thinkpad, but it is good to monitor on any system.Hot.app is a great tool to monitor temperatures on macOS. You were probably mentioning it for the Thinkpad, but it is good to monitor on any system.
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Comment on Looking for slim wallet recommendations in ~life.style
caliper Link ParentDid the exact same thing 2 months ago. Bought one from Amazon for $8 and it does the job. I figured I’d try a small cheap one to see if it works for me, and I’m actually really happy with it.Did the exact same thing 2 months ago. Bought one from Amazon for $8 and it does the job. I figured I’d try a small cheap one to see if it works for me, and I’m actually really happy with it.
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Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech
caliper Link ParentI think this is a solid choice. Designed for touch and also lowish power usage.I think this is a solid choice. Designed for touch and also lowish power usage.
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Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech
caliper LinkSomeone in my friend circle recently approached me with questions about Raspberry PIs. He is planning to make the thing you’re describing using a Pi. I haven’t looked into it, but I’m 99% sure...Someone in my friend circle recently approached me with questions about Raspberry PIs. He is planning to make the thing you’re describing using a Pi. I haven’t looked into it, but I’m 99% sure there will be a community out there that has already built it. My friend said all protocols used by the sensors are pretty standardized and it would be trivial to tie everything together. Again, I haven’t researched it and it seems wild to me anything in that space would be standardized, but who am I to doubt him. With my experience using Pi for all kinds of applications, I definitely think the hardware will be more than capable of running the software and supporting the additional hardware.
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Comment on Can solar costs keep shrinking? in ~enviro
caliper Link ParentThis is what I’m experiencing right now. I’ve been wanting solar and the prices are interesting enough to me to do it now. But installers around me are still asking ridiculous prices. They are...This is what I’m experiencing right now. I’ve been wanting solar and the prices are interesting enough to me to do it now. But installers around me are still asking ridiculous prices. They are marking up materials and refusing to specify cost. I’m now pretty sure I’m DIYing this in a couple of weeks time. That will save me a ton of money.
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Comment on A tool to determine which US city you should live in in ~life
caliper LinkYep, moving to Boulder CO sounds like a great plan. Now I only have to convince my beach loving SO.Yep, moving to Boulder CO sounds like a great plan. Now I only have to convince my beach loving SO.
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Comment on AI accuses journalist of escaping psych ward, abusing children and widows in ~tech
caliper Link ParentI know all that. But as a product/service it is buggy as hell.I know all that. But as a product/service it is buggy as hell.
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Comment on AI accuses journalist of escaping psych ward, abusing children and widows in ~tech
caliper Link ParentMagic 8 Ball has been getting away with it for way too long! ;-)Magic 8 Ball has been getting away with it for way too long! ;-)
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Comment on AI accuses journalist of escaping psych ward, abusing children and widows in ~tech
caliper Link ParentIn all cases of “hallucinations”, the LLM is spreading misinformation. So Microsoft is spreading misinformation. Hiding shortcomings of LLMs behind “hallucinations” and not calling the...In all cases of “hallucinations”, the LLM is spreading misinformation. So Microsoft is spreading misinformation. Hiding shortcomings of LLMs behind “hallucinations” and not calling the implementation buggy, is looking away and not improving the problem of misinformation being spread by HUGE trustworthy companies.
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Comment on AI accuses journalist of escaping psych ward, abusing children and widows in ~tech
caliper Link ParentMicrosoft, or more specifically their LLM, is creating new content. For me, that’s the reason they are responsible. Calling it “hallucinations” is also a way to hide behind it having some form of...Though I suppose Microsoft might argue that the responsibility is on the people who didn't fact check before (hypothetically in this case) taking matters into their own hands... but something about that reasoning feels really off, and I can't put my finger on why.
Microsoft, or more specifically their LLM, is creating new content. For me, that’s the reason they are responsible.
Calling it “hallucinations” is also a way to hide behind it having some form of intelligence and mind of its own. While in fact it is just wrong and the implementation is wrong too. -
Comment on In leak, Facebook partner brags about listening to your phone’s microphone to serve ads for stuff you mention in ~tech
caliper Link ParentI still try to be a hardliner about it, and it is PITA. As you say, I have no idea if all that effort really gets me anywhere and I fail to convince people around me to be more careful about which...I still try to be a hardliner about it, and it is PITA. As you say, I have no idea if all that effort really gets me anywhere and I fail to convince people around me to be more careful about which apps/platforms they use. People just don’t see or care about the issue. And I think you’re entirely correct about it needing a political push to make things better, because the market is entirely focused on making things as bad as possible.
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Comment on Unable to feel progress, lack of happiness and not finding motivation to keep investing in ~health.mental
caliper LinkIt would be nice to be able to give you a hug or get you a beer, because you seem like you're in a bad place. All things you describe here are great angles for a next group session. One thing I...It would be nice to be able to give you a hug or get you a beer, because you seem like you're in a bad place. All things you describe here are great angles for a next group session. One thing I want to tell you is: gaming is a great way to get the feeling of accomplishment and that isn't inherently bad. You shouldn't feel bad about gaming in general, in fact, you should enjoy it when you do! Using it as a way to suppress feelings, that's when it can be harmful.
Discuss your post next session, maybe even bring it with you. I think there's some really good leads in it.
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Comment on Help on deciding whether to stay with a low cost simple life, or to "live life to the fullest" in ~life
caliper LinkI wish I could retire this early, so don't give in too soon. At 3-5k annual cost, there are some other options depending on where you live. Rental I've had good experiences with rental companies....I wish I could retire this early, so don't give in too soon. At 3-5k annual cost, there are some other options depending on where you live.
Rental
I've had good experiences with rental companies. When I didn't have a car, I'd sometimes rent one for a weekend. This was in the Boston area, so there were plenty of rental companies to choose from. They all had some form of weekend deal. Prices were reasonable, something like $100 for a weekend.
Car sharing
In essence not very different from a rental company. In Boston I also used Zipcar. It came at a monthly fee, which also counted towards car rental. If something like this is available in your area, it might fit your needs. For me, it wasn't cheaper than a regular rental. This is why I used both at that time. I love the idea though: sharing a car makes a lot of sense.
Car sharing DIY
My parents and sister (with her family) are living in the same city. Neither family requires the car on a daily basis, so they've figured out a way to share the car between them. They have a shared calendar and split the costs. To make it even cooler: they have a shared bike too to get to the car! You take the bike to the other person's home and take the car, when you're done with the car you park it in front of your own home. Next time the other person wants the car, they have the shared bike to get it from your home. They've been doing this for the last 5 years and are happy with it.
It sounds like you know a lot of people. There might be some interested in this experiment. It does require easy going people, willing to make some sacrifices. Buy a Camry from the 2000s and figure out insurance. -
Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
caliper (edited )Link ParentThis sounds AMAZING. Are you working mostly solo or are you in a crew? What are the people you work with like? What is their background? I'd love to hear a lot more about your job, if you don't...This sounds AMAZING. Are you working mostly solo or are you in a crew? What are the people you work with like? What is their background? I'd love to hear a lot more about your job, if you don't mind sharing.
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Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
caliper Link ParentThis is perfect advice for young people. What you're describing is something that doesn't get enough attention, in my opinion. The society I live in, is so focused on getting on the "best" career...This is perfect advice for young people. What you're describing is something that doesn't get enough attention, in my opinion. The society I live in, is so focused on getting on the "best" career track, I don't think many realize there are plenty of options to follow different routes.
Just to echo your experience: I've worked in different spaces and met a lot of people from different backgrounds. There are a lot of Master's degrees making fine woodwork, there are people with very unrelated degrees working in software, you'll find them in auto shops, etc.
I'm a little envious of your job. I started in trades and moved to software, but I sometimes wonder if I should switch back again. I'm in a comfortable role, which is great, but I often miss the fun I had working with my hands and meeting interesting people. My current day-to-day is a lot of talking and dealing with corporate nonsense. Maybe I'm mostly missing meeting people from different backgrounds.
Cool reviews! I’ve put Little Kitty, Big City on my wishlist, that looks like a lot of fun.