derekiscool's recent activity
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Comment on Why I recommend against Brave in ~tech
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Comment on There are two kinds of credit cards in ~finance
derekiscool Link ParentAre they calling $80k household income a high-income family? That would be a wild miscategorization. Still, 3/5 having a balance for over a year is somewhat concerning.Are they calling $80k household income a high-income family? That would be a wild miscategorization. Still, 3/5 having a balance for over a year is somewhat concerning.
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Comment on BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China in ~transport
derekiscool Link ParentThis is without solid-state batteries too. Once those become the norm, EVs will have no genuine downsides compared to ICE vehiclesThis is without solid-state batteries too. Once those become the norm, EVs will have no genuine downsides compared to ICE vehicles
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Comment on Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones in ~tech
derekiscool Link Parent100% agree. Apple is good at marketing, but their business practices are pretty anti-consumer across the board. It always surprises me how many people jump to defend them as well. No, the giant...100% agree. Apple is good at marketing, but their business practices are pretty anti-consumer across the board.
It always surprises me how many people jump to defend them as well. No, the giant multi-trillion dollar corporation does not care about your best interests.
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Comment on How can I prevent my work computers turning my home into an oven? in ~comp
derekiscool Link ParentGonna +1 to this recommendation. This is going to be your most efficient solution. The only comparable option that's cheaper would be a window AC unit, but those have their own drawbacksGonna +1 to this recommendation. This is going to be your most efficient solution. The only comparable option that's cheaper would be a window AC unit, but those have their own drawbacks
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Comment on US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to vote yes on GOP spending bill in ~society
derekiscool LinkWhy? Just why? Why would you be so compliant in the constant regression of the country? Just vote no and let the party in power deal with the fallout. The long-term implications of letting the...Why? Just why? Why would you be so compliant in the constant regression of the country? Just vote no and let the party in power deal with the fallout. The long-term implications of letting the right-wing run wild are much more grave than the short term pain of a government shutdown.
It genuinely blows my mind that democrats are lying down so easily. Like, did they all completely forget the front row seats they had for that day 4 years when democracy nearly fell? Aided and encouraged by the very same people they're dealing with now?
If they don't fight a fight that's this easy to win, how can we expect them to fight for the truth when Republicans inevitably claim the next election is being stolen and ignore the votes? I'm close to losing all hope at this point.
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Comment on Looking for very specific mouse recommendations in ~tech
derekiscool Link ParentWow, this site is fantastic! This should really help me find exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks so much!!Wow, this site is fantastic!
This should really help me find exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks so much!!
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Comment on Looking for very specific mouse recommendations in ~tech
derekiscool Link ParentGood point, I don't know why I didn't add these details! Here's what I like about it: The contours of the mouse allow me (larger hands) rest the top of my palm on the mouse when needed. (i.e. the...Good point, I don't know why I didn't add these details!
Here's what I like about it:
- The contours of the mouse allow me (larger hands) rest the top of my palm on the mouse when needed. (i.e. the mouse isn't too small)
- Indented under the thumb buttons
- Contoured left/right buttons that have more finger contact
- very lightweight
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Looking for very specific mouse recommendations
Currently, I'm using the Razer Deathadder V2 wired. Sadly, it's only sold through sketchy 3rd party sellers now since Razer has moved onto V3 (which I tried, but it's significantly less...
Currently, I'm using the Razer Deathadder V2 wired. Sadly, it's only sold through sketchy 3rd party sellers now since Razer has moved onto V3 (which I tried, but it's significantly less comfortable)
Does anybody know of a mouse that has similar contours, size, and weight to the Deathadder V2 (or V1, which was quite similar)?
The closest I've seen so far is the Corsair Sabre Pro Champion Series, but I'd love some input before committing to it, if anybody has any.
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Comment on Mozilla sees surge in Firefox users thanks to EU’s Digital Markets Act in ~tech
derekiscool Link ParentCan't speak for Apple products (which I refuse to ever buy because of what I feel are strongly monopolistic and consumer-harming practices), but Firefox on Android is a godsend. It does everything...Can't speak for Apple products (which I refuse to ever buy because of what I feel are strongly monopolistic and consumer-harming practices), but Firefox on Android is a godsend.
It does everything you expect from a browser, and you can even install extensions. I see virtually no ads with uBlock origin installed
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Comment on US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods in ~society
derekiscool Link ParentI really hope you're right. If dems don't take control of the house next cycle, I genuinely fear that Republicans will refuse to certify a Democratic president in 2028 unless it's an absolute blowout.I really hope you're right. If dems don't take control of the house next cycle, I genuinely fear that Republicans will refuse to certify a Democratic president in 2028 unless it's an absolute blowout.
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Comment on US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods in ~society
derekiscool Link ParentWhile I agree with you in theory, I also have very little confidence that his supporters would actually place any blame on him or the right.While I agree with you in theory, I also have very little confidence that his supporters would actually place any blame on him or the right.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentI've been playing Avowed as well - I'm enjoying it quite a bit. It's just a really solid game, which is honestly hard to come by nowadays for a game of that scale. You can tell they really put a...I've been playing Avowed as well - I'm enjoying it quite a bit. It's just a really solid game, which is honestly hard to come by nowadays for a game of that scale. You can tell they really put a conscious effort into making the gameplay smooth and satisfying, which I really appreciate personally.
For people who have Game Pass, it's definitely worth checking out.
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Comment on TRMNL - Open source e-ink "companion" device in ~tech
derekiscool LinkI'm not sure if this is right for me, but I'm glad it exists! E-ink displays are extremely under-utilized, in my opinion. We have ugly, bright, and harsh screens on everything nowadays - give me...I'm not sure if this is right for me, but I'm glad it exists! E-ink displays are extremely under-utilized, in my opinion.
We have ugly, bright, and harsh screens on everything nowadays - give me something easy on the eyes! And as a bonus, they are much more energy efficient.
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Comment on What video game mods do you play, or have played in the past? in ~games
derekiscool LinkMy favorite mod: ST: New Horizons for Stellaris. It completely transforms the game into the Star Trek universe (old trek not new trek). The gameplay isn't too different, but the whole feel of the...My favorite mod: ST: New Horizons for Stellaris. It completely transforms the game into the Star Trek universe (old trek not new trek). The gameplay isn't too different, but the whole feel of the game is changed.
If you like Civ, Stellaris, or anything of that genre - this is a super fun combo you'd likely enjoy
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Comment on What is China’s DeepSeek and why is it freaking out the AI world? in ~tech
derekiscool Link Parent+1 to this. I ran a 3080 and 7800x3d on 700w with no issues for a while. I did run into issues when upgrading to a 4080S and 9800x3d. Upgrading the PSU from 700w to 1000w solved that problem+1 to this. I ran a 3080 and 7800x3d on 700w with no issues for a while.
I did run into issues when upgrading to a 4080S and 9800x3d. Upgrading the PSU from 700w to 1000w solved that problem
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Comment on US Republican Party representative introduces bill to amend the 22nd Amendment, seeking to allow a third Donald Trump term in office in ~society
derekiscool Link ParentYeah, there's 0 chance that this can pass legally. This just reeks of grandstanding and bootlickingYeah, there's 0 chance that this can pass legally. This just reeks of grandstanding and bootlicking
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentThe basic gameplay is honestly very easy to get the hang of, especially compared to Dwarf Fortress. There's an in-game tutorial that guides you through the basics pretty well. Beyond the basics,...The basic gameplay is honestly very easy to get the hang of, especially compared to Dwarf Fortress. There's an in-game tutorial that guides you through the basics pretty well.
Beyond the basics, mostly everything can be learned in-game. It's much more polished than DF (the official 1.0 release just happened). The depth comes from how much content there is and how intricately the sandbox elements can interact.
I would highly recommend the game if you're interested at all. It is wildy entertaining
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Comment on Also looking for GPU recommendations in ~tech
derekiscool LinkYour cpu is quite old at this point, I would consider doing a full upgrade if I were in your boat. But almost any GPU would be a significant upgrade over the integrated graphics, though as you...Your cpu is quite old at this point, I would consider doing a full upgrade if I were in your boat.
But almost any GPU would be a significant upgrade over the integrated graphics, though as you pointed out, 200w probably won't cut it for power. You'd likely want a 600w psu for a more modern GPU
An RTX 3060 or RTX 4060 would be the two best value options right now. I'd go with a 4060, it's the best perf/$ at the moment and should last quite a while.
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
derekiscool LinkCaves of Qud is my most recent addiction. I love Dwarf Fortress, but I haven't been able to get the hang of adventure mode. This game scratches that itch for me. It's so difficult and unforgiving,...Caves of Qud is my most recent addiction. I love Dwarf Fortress, but I haven't been able to get the hang of adventure mode. This game scratches that itch for me. It's so difficult and unforgiving, but the pure absurdity of the possibilities is so fun. I would highly recommend it for anybody that yearns for an older style of game where you aren't hand-held (there's pretty much no guidance whatsoever, honestly).
This is reason enough for me to never use any chromium based browser. I just wish more people realized how bad the situation actually is. A single company controlling the only engine to access the internet (at least for the average person) is extremely bad for society.
As of now, Safari is essentially the only competitor. But even that is only on apple devices.