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  1. Comment on TRMNL - Open source e-ink "companion" device in ~tech

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    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...

    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.

    3 votes
  2. Comment on What video game mods do you play, or have played in the past? in ~games

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    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...

    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

    3 votes
  3. Comment on What is China’s DeepSeek and why is it freaking out the AI world? in ~tech

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    +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

    3 votes
  4. 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

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    Yeah, there's 0 chance that this can pass legally. This just reeks of grandstanding and bootlicking

    Yeah, there's 0 chance that this can pass legally. This just reeks of grandstanding and bootlicking

    26 votes
  5. Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games

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    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,...

    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

  6. Comment on Also looking for GPU recommendations in ~tech

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    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...

    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.

    5 votes
  7. Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games

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    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,...

    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).

    4 votes
  8. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    Switching from an ICE vehicle to an EV was one of the greatest decisions I've made. It's just so much nicer and easier to live with in almost every way

    Switching from an ICE vehicle to an EV was one of the greatest decisions I've made. It's just so much nicer and easier to live with in almost every way

    2 votes
  9. Comment on FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations in ~sports.motorsports

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    I only use it for streaming, so I just use NordVPN - it's great for that case because you can easily choose and change your VPN location at any time

    I only use it for streaming, so I just use NordVPN - it's great for that case because you can easily choose and change your VPN location at any time

    1 vote
  10. Comment on FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations in ~sports.motorsports

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    That's quite funny, I actually use a VPN in Belgium to watch! IndycarLive, which is Indycar's streaming service, shows every session in Belgium. Not sure if there's a cable option, or if the...

    That's quite funny, I actually use a VPN in Belgium to watch! IndycarLive, which is Indycar's streaming service, shows every session in Belgium.

    Not sure if there's a cable option, or if the streaming will change next year since Fox acquired the media rights

    2 votes
  11. Comment on FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations in ~sports.motorsports

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    Yikes. The corruption and stupidity just keeps getting worse. Might just stick to Indycar from now on, I really don't feel comfortable supporting people like this

    Yikes. The corruption and stupidity just keeps getting worse. Might just stick to Indycar from now on, I really don't feel comfortable supporting people like this

    4 votes
  12. Comment on US President Joe Biden pardons son in ~society

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    I'm not so sure this is true. Hunter did commit actual crimes, so there is some merit in going after him. What other dems have committed actual crimes? To me, if Biden pardons people who haven't...

    I'm not so sure this is true. Hunter did commit actual crimes, so there is some merit in going after him. What other dems have committed actual crimes?

    To me, if Biden pardons people who haven't done anything just to spare them from baseless investigations and harassment, it only legitimizes right-wing conspiracies of criminal behavior.

    3 votes
  13. Comment on Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    The FIA is turning into such a joke that it's completely turning me off the sport. The lack of common sense is absolutely ridiculous

    The FIA is turning into such a joke that it's completely turning me off the sport. The lack of common sense is absolutely ridiculous

    3 votes
  14. Comment on Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father will stand trial next year on charges that include abusing the double Olympic champion and threatening to “beat him to death” in ~sports

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    I don't understand why that makes it hard to feel bad for the guy? His upbringing was obviously traumatic based on this, and outside of being cocky he doesn't seem like a bad person in any way...

    I don't understand why that makes it hard to feel bad for the guy? His upbringing was obviously traumatic based on this, and outside of being cocky he doesn't seem like a bad person in any way (I've never seen anything to say otherwise, at least)

    And frankly, he's earned the right to be cocky (to a degree at least) - he's one of the fastest of all time. Of course, none of that means you have to like the guy. But just because you don't like him, should that mean he doesn't deserve any sympathy?

    Another thing to consider is that may just be a method of getting himself in the mindset to perform his best. You need confidence to push yourself to new levels (Bannister effect, for example).

    9 votes
  15. Comment on Half-Life 2 20th anniversary update in ~games

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    I love that valve does things like this! Especially excited about the addition of the workshop. Although I have to admit, I'm annoyed because I literally 100%ed the base game a few days ago. Guess...

    I love that valve does things like this! Especially excited about the addition of the workshop. Although I have to admit, I'm annoyed because I literally 100%ed the base game a few days ago. Guess I gotta hop back in and 100% the episodes as well

    7 votes
  16. Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes

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    Your username is also the nickname of Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, aka Estie Bestie

    Your username is also the nickname of Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, aka Estie Bestie

  17. Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes

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    My name is Derek, and I think I'm pretty cool. May or may not be true depending on who you ask, but hey, positive reinforcement :)

    My name is Derek, and I think I'm pretty cool. May or may not be true depending on who you ask, but hey, positive reinforcement :)

    6 votes
  18. Comment on How the Trump Whale correctly called the US election in ~society

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    I agree that polymarket doesn't have any more credibility in this scenario. Honestly, I suspect it's slightly more accurate prediction has more to do with bias in the user base than anything. And...

    I agree that polymarket doesn't have any more credibility in this scenario. Honestly, I suspect it's slightly more accurate prediction has more to do with bias in the user base than anything.

    And that probability isn't useful in this scenario. All it really applies to is predicting the accuracy of the polls since, for all intents and purposes, the outcome of the election is pre-determined by the voters.

    6 votes
  19. Comment on What is happening outside the US? in ~talk

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    Wow, that's a crazy stat. I think this really highlights how hyper-reactive society is today. The parties in power are being blamed for rising costs across the board, even if they've handled it...

    Wow, that's a crazy stat. I think this really highlights how hyper-reactive society is today. The parties in power are being blamed for rising costs across the board, even if they've handled it well, its not their fault, or opposition is going to make it worse

    3 votes
  20. Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society

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    Republicans only strategy is to play dirty, it's infuriating. They did the same thing in Ohio with the anti-gerrymandering amendment (even worse actually.) Regardless, I know it's a long shot, but...

    Republicans only strategy is to play dirty, it's infuriating. They did the same thing in Ohio with the anti-gerrymandering amendment (even worse actually.)

    Regardless, I know it's a long shot, but I'm really hopeful this amendment will push Florida over the line for Harris. Even in red states, abortion bans are deeply unpopular.

    31 votes