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Comment on Need advice about work in ~life
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Comment on Stellantis to sell small Fiat Topolino electric vehicle for $13,995 in US in ~transport
caliper Link ParentBut that isn't being sold in the US, correct? That car is also currently closer to $30,000 in the EU, and the article is from 2024. Why do you think they are comparable?But that isn't being sold in the US, correct? That car is also currently closer to $30,000 in the EU, and the article is from 2024. Why do you think they are comparable?
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
caliper Link ParentBut that is exactly the type of thing that is easily optimized. You will never need 150GB of assets on your fastest and most expensive storage. You only need a assets that will be used currently...Devs could optimize games tighter, but having all the assets easily available can help with performance.
But that is exactly the type of thing that is easily optimized. You will never need 150GB of assets on your fastest and most expensive storage. You only need a assets that will be used currently or in the near future, and only when you are actually playing the game. This is exactly the type of thing you can develop for on a console where hardware specs are fixed.
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
caliper Link ParentWhat’s interesting though is that consoles have always been constrained systems. They generally have been underpowered and restrictive. Game studios have aways found ways to get the very maximum...What’s interesting though is that consoles have always been constrained systems. They generally have been underpowered and restrictive. Game studios have aways found ways to get the very maximum out of console’s hardware, to a point where you would wonder how it was even possible to get such good looking games out of hardware that simple. PC games have been much more wasteful. Gamers will upgrade hardware and the studio doesn’t seem to care much about requirements.
I wonder now if applying PC requirements logic to consoles is a good thing. Do these games really need 150GB of disc space? All the assets aren’t constantly required, why couldn’t the game/console be able to load smarter? Throwing a NVMe at it is a pretty lazy solution.
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
caliper Link ParentThe issue is now twofold as redwall_hp points out: size is one part of the issue, speed the other. Many games already require faster drives to run properly. I don’t know what the throughput of a...The issue is now twofold as redwall_hp points out: size is one part of the issue, speed the other. Many games already require faster drives to run properly. I don’t know what the throughput of a blu-ray drive is, but it would surprise if it would be fast enough.
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
caliper LinkI’ve been wondering how physical media will keep up with the growing sizes of games. I was shocked to see Baldur’s Gate required 150GB of disk space. I think I recall it being a 120GB download. As...I’ve been wondering how physical media will keep up with the growing sizes of games. I was shocked to see Baldur’s Gate required 150GB of disk space. I think I recall it being a 120GB download.
As much as I prefer owning physical copies (I still buy CDs and try to always buy games on cartridge) I wonder if it’s sustainable this way. I didn’t particularly like the era where software came on 10 floppy discs that had to be swapped out all the time. What would be suitable media that can keep up with games’ demands for speed and size?
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
caliper Link ParentThey look amazing! Good job being a cat mother. Expect getting foster kittens again?They look amazing! Good job being a cat mother. Expect getting foster kittens again?
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
caliper (edited )LinkThis is still my cat Smokey. Every time I see him I need to tell him how much I love him, in the most insanely dumb voice. My kids roll their eyes. My wife is jealous. But it doesn’t make me stop,... -
Comment on What's an itch you were finally able to scratch? in ~talk
caliper (edited )LinkMy new home is scratching two itches I’ve had for a long time: wanting to live in a unique house with character and history wanting to undertake a major DIY project and learn to do more myself...My new home is scratching two itches I’ve had for a long time:
- wanting to live in a unique house with character and history
- wanting to undertake a major DIY project and learn to do more myself
This place is amazing. Every couple of days me and my partner look at each other and say how fortunate we are to have found this place. The city is amazing and the house has loads of character. Planning the remodeling has been an interesting journey: finding out more and more about the history and seeing how the building has changed over the last 150 years is so much fun. We are just the current occupants, the house had a rich history before us and will have a rich future when we pass it on.
Now that I’m actually doing the work, it is great to learn about plumbing, electrical and HVAC. I’ve replaced all electrical and plumbing, rerouting everything in a way that lets us show off even more of the house’s beauty. Lowered ceilings are being ripped out to reveal the old glorious plastered ornaments. With every layer that’s peeled back, I feel the house sighs with relief.
These itches are thoroughly being scratched.
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Comment on Anyone have any experience with tiny screws? I need to replace two in my body hair trimmer and I don't know where to start. in ~life.home_improvement
caliper LinkTo get replacement screws, it depends a bit on where you are. First you’ll need to measure the screw, a caliper (not me, I’m busy) is what you’ll need. Then head over to McMaster-Carr and start...To get replacement screws, it depends a bit on where you are. First you’ll need to measure the screw, a caliper (not me, I’m busy) is what you’ll need. Then head over to McMaster-Carr and start looking. Anywhere else in the world, I’m not sure what the best place is to find more specialized fasteners.
Too long a screw can easily be fixed. Buy an extra nut, screw it on till the head, cut the screw to length, clean up the cut end and unscrew the nut. The nut will “repair” any small burrs left behind on the thread. -
Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
caliper LinkAfter reading all the replies I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a slut for anything sandwich. I won’t pick any favorites because they are all yummy. Thanks for all the inspiration, I will be...After reading all the replies I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a slut for anything sandwich. I won’t pick any favorites because they are all yummy. Thanks for all the inspiration, I will be stuffing my face with some new additions to the repertoire, soon! (Banh Mi sounds amazing and I now wonder why I haven’t eaten that yet)
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Comment on Tildes Survey #7: What is your gender identity? (Results) in ~talk
caliper Link ParentExactly this. In my head, cis was connected to excluding trans people from sport events.a "this is for CIS WOMEN" scenario
Exactly this. In my head, cis was connected to excluding trans people from sport events.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #7: What is your gender identity? (Results) in ~talk
caliper Link ParentAnd this is not what I was expecting! I thought it would be bigots who would try to make the distinction. But TIL. And it was me being dumb and not knowing cis isn’t an acronym.But in my experience cis people who don't accept trans people are more often to be the ones whining about the word "cis" and demanding people not use it than the other way around.
And this is not what I was expecting! I thought it would be bigots who would try to make the distinction. But TIL.
And it was me being dumb and not knowing cis isn’t an acronym.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #7: What is your gender identity? (Results) in ~talk
caliper Link ParentOh god, I had no idea it wasn’t an acronym! Just put me in the dumb category.Oh god, I had no idea it wasn’t an acronym! Just put me in the dumb category.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #7: What is your gender identity? (Results) in ~talk
caliper (edited )LinkI’m curious about something and hope trans Tilderinoes can answer. And this question sounds controversial, but is definitely not intended to be! How do you feel about people adding “cis”? I always...I’m curious about something and hope trans Tilderinoes can answer. And this question sounds controversial, but is definitely not intended to be!
How do you feel about people adding “cis”? I always wonder if that feels like you’re still being pushed into a certain group instead of being accepted?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I don’t want to offend anyone.
EDIT: I had no idea cis wasn’t an acronym, changed CIS because me stupid.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #7: What is your gender identity? (Results) in ~talk
caliper Link ParentMaybe add it to the placeholder. I was confused and didn’t know what to do until I read your comment.Maybe add it to the placeholder. I was confused and didn’t know what to do until I read your comment.
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Comment on Do you prefer to 100% games, or to move on to new experiences? in ~games
caliper LinkWhen I 100% a game, it always feels like a grind and I rarely enjoy it. But when I don’t 100% a game, I hate myself for not completing it. Either way, it sucks. This would probably be interesting...When I 100% a game, it always feels like a grind and I rarely enjoy it. But when I don’t 100% a game, I hate myself for not completing it. Either way, it sucks. This would probably be interesting material for a psychiatrist, there’s some self hate going on.
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Comment on WiFi 5 beamforming is able to infer the identity of individuals without a WiFi device on them through passively recording communication in radio networks in ~tech
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Comment on What movies become better by having a bus suddenly come out of no where and hit someone? in ~movies
caliper Link ParentYou need to be involved with more motion pictures! The Ghostbusters one is genius.You need to be involved with more motion pictures! The Ghostbusters one is genius.
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Comment on Lifetime Plex Pass will cost $750 USD after July 1st in ~tv
caliper LinkSo I see the consensus is that $750 is too much, and that $80 was a sweet deal. Until the new pricing is introduced, a lifetime pass is still $250. How do the current holders of a pass feel about...So I see the consensus is that $750 is too much, and that $80 was a sweet deal. Until the new pricing is introduced, a lifetime pass is still $250. How do the current holders of a pass feel about that price? I’m interested to hear if that would still be worth it or if that was already on the high side.
It’s not a lot of information to go on. It really depends on where you are in Europe, and also if you are in a major city or at least close to one. Where I’m at, software development is not quickly being replaced by AI and there’s still vacancies open, although it is becoming less. Being a software dev is still a pretty good job, so I currently don’t see myself abandoning the field yet. What makes you want to switch?
Tradespeople are in high demand here, but what I always wonder is how you would be able to do that kind of work until retirement age. A lot of those jobs are hard on your body.