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Comment on Leave the phone, take a camera in ~tech
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Comment on Leave the phone, take a camera in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentThank you! A digital TLR would be very cool! Heck I'd love to try an analog one, I honestly don't think I've seen one in person.excellent title.
Thank you!
I’d love to have a digital TLR, but it doesn’t seem to exist
A digital TLR would be very cool! Heck I'd love to try an analog one, I honestly don't think I've seen one in person.
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Comment on Leave the phone, take a camera in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentCompletely agree, heck just having a dedicated button to focus and snap makes a camera worth it.Completely agree, heck just having a dedicated button to focus and snap makes a camera worth it.
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Comment on Leave the phone, take a camera in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkHey all, I wrote this after daily driving a compact camera for the past couple of months. I've found a lot of benefits from using a dedicated device to take photos rather than my phone and wanted...Hey all, I wrote this after daily driving a compact camera for the past couple of months. I've found a lot of benefits from using a dedicated device to take photos rather than my phone and wanted to share what I've gotten out of it, as well as see what others think of the idea!
If posting your own links isn't allowed, please let me know and I'll refrain from doing so in the future!
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Leave the phone, take a camera
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Comment on Statement from Mozilla's new CEO in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkWaterfox has posted a reaction clarifying they will never include LLMs. As a long time Firefox user, I'll be migrating off after this CEO statement. Honestly I was already frustrated by the LLM...Waterfox has posted a reaction clarifying they will never include LLMs. As a long time Firefox user, I'll be migrating off after this CEO statement. Honestly I was already frustrated by the LLM features that had started showing up, so it's for the best.
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Comment on What's your favorite RSS reader? in ~comp
devalexwhite LinkI was using Newsflash on Linux, great app with a really nice GTK interface. Since then I started hosting FreshRSS though and use a script to pull from it, mark as read then convert and transfer...I was using Newsflash on Linux, great app with a really nice GTK interface. Since then I started hosting FreshRSS though and use a script to pull from it, mark as read then convert and transfer articles to my Palm Pilot for offline reading.
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentD'oh!D'oh!
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentHey! So I actually wrote about using a Palm Pilot on my blog. Long answer short though, for me I find a lot of the software on Palm to be better than the ad-riddled, privacy invasive, subscription...Hey! So I actually wrote about using a Palm Pilot on my blog.
Long answer short though, for me I find a lot of the software on Palm to be better than the ad-riddled, privacy invasive, subscription requiring iOS/Android alternatives. I typically carry my Palm in my pocket, and leave the phone in the car or at home. It's lighter, has a better battery, and isn't connected to the internet (so distraction free).
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentFunny enough, I actually use a Palm Pilot Tungsten T3 in my day to day to solve the exact use case of the Index 01. It has a dedicated button that you press and hold to instantly start recording a...I miss products that just work and never die.
Funny enough, I actually use a Palm Pilot Tungsten T3 in my day to day to solve the exact use case of the Index 01. It has a dedicated button that you press and hold to instantly start recording a voice memo. Great for ideas or noting todos that pop into my head before bed, no need to look at the screen. 22 years old and it the device works perfectly.
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Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech
devalexwhite (edited )LinkI can't help be feel like this is already ewaste, destined for the same landfill grave as countless Rabbit M1s and Humane Pins that came before. A few reasons I feel this way: It's expensive, $75...I can't help be feel like this is already ewaste, destined for the same landfill grave as countless
RabbitMQsRabbit M1s and Humane Pins that came before. A few reasons I feel this way:- It's expensive, $75 is way too much for plastic with a button and a mic. $100 is insane.
- It's a single use, disposable piece of tech. Sure it'll last a year or so, then it's garbage.
- It's less functional then any other smart ring out there. Heck, the functionality it DOES provide could have been done directly on the Pebble itself or with the programmable button on iPhones.
- Talking into your ring is not a social norm.
- Warranty is only 30 days, seems like they aren't too confident on the quality.
- Uses LLMs (even if local).
It feels like the target audience of people interested in Pebble watches and those that would be interested in disposable tech that uses LLMs are very different, which means targeting a completely new segment by a company that isn't a well known name.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
devalexwhite Link ParentLove the idea, especially rotted Halloween pumpkins (I may or may not have 1 slowly rotting on my patio...). I could see replacing snow particles with rain for spring.Love the idea, especially rotted Halloween pumpkins (I may or may not have 1 slowly rotting on my patio...). I could see replacing snow particles with rain for spring.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
devalexwhite Link ParentThank you! I actually went back and forth on the snowman getting buried or rising up, but I thought it was kind of a cool effect seeing him rise up. Logically though, totally agree with you!Thank you! I actually went back and forth on the snowman getting buried or rising up, but I thought it was kind of a cool effect seeing him rise up. Logically though, totally agree with you!
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
devalexwhite Link ParentThanks for pointing that out, should be fixed now! I was lazy originally and didn't add an event hander for browser resizing.Thanks for pointing that out, should be fixed now! I was lazy originally and didn't add an event hander for browser resizing.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
devalexwhite Link ParentThanks a lot for stopping by! Exactly! The bottom is partitioned into buckets and half the size of the flake is added to the height of the closest bucket when the flake reaches the bottom. The...Thanks a lot for stopping by!
Does the larger snowflakes add more snow at the bottom compared to the smaller snowflakes?
Exactly! The bottom is partitioned into buckets and half the size of the flake is added to the height of the closest bucket when the flake reaches the bottom. The buckets stop growing once they've reached a max height (as you discovered).
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
devalexwhite LinkI added a snow script to my personal blog. It was a ton of fun to just build something silly and simple. I especially love how the snow accumulates on the bottom of the screen. You can check it...I added a snow script to my personal blog. It was a ton of fun to just build something silly and simple. I especially love how the snow accumulates on the bottom of the screen. You can check it out on my blog by pressing the snow button at the top.
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Comment on Bun is joining Anthropic in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentYeah I totally get that, just AI companies in particular are a no for me.Yeah I totally get that, just AI companies in particular are a no for me.
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Comment on Bun is joining Anthropic in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkEh yuck. I'll stay away from anything supported by a AI company.Eh yuck. I'll stay away from anything supported by a AI company.
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Comment on I built an arcade cabinet for my 4 year old and need some Switch game recs in ~games
devalexwhite LinkMy son is 3 and we've been playing games together since he was about 2 and a half. We've exclusively played older games as they are simpler to control. For example, he loves to play Tetris on my...My son is 3 and we've been playing games together since he was about 2 and a half. We've exclusively played older games as they are simpler to control. For example, he loves to play Tetris on my Gameboy Advance SP. It's 2 buttons and a d-pad. We also play a ton of Sonic on my Sega Genesis, 3 buttons and a d-pad. Top Gear 2 on SNES (a recent addition as he's gotten more coordinated) is 4 buttons and a d-pad.
A lot of what we play is multiplayer. For example, in Sonic, he gets to be tails and fly around. In Little Big Planet on PS3 (one of the newer games we've tried), he loved learning how to chase me around and slap me.
All this to say, I recommend older games that rely on simple inputs, and starting off with co-op helps them ease into it. On Switch, Sonic Mania is a great option, it's basically classic Sonic including the second player being tails. You can also buy the physical edition that includes the Sonic Racing game for like $20 USD. There's also the Switch classic options if you subscribe to Switch online. The NES, SNES, Sega Genesis and Gameboy would all be good options.
Now I fully realize some will probably completely disagree with me, saying older games are much harder and frustrating, but I think if your goal is to play instead of trying to beat the level, older games are great for learning coordination.
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Comment on Shopify's Black Friday/Cyber Monday site showcase in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkImmediately the pinball is really cool to see, but the mass amount of consumerism is kinda gross.Immediately the pinball is really cool to see, but the mass amount of consumerism is kinda gross.
Thanks so much for reading!
This is an excellent observation, there's a whole different set of social norms that come with a proper camera.
It definitely depends on the situation for me. When traveling, I take the a7 IV. I get a lot of joy out of framing shots and being technical about my settings, so a professional level camera adds to the experience and makes the trip more enjoyable. I also tend to make posters out of shots from the countries I visit, so I want a full-frame with high resolution RAW files.
For everyday events and celebrations, I want to be in the moment as much as possible, not adjusting aperture/ISO/shutter speed so a compact camera on auto works better in those situations.