devalexwhite's recent activity
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Comment on Severance | Season 2 official teaser in ~tv
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Comment on GitLab is reportedly up for sale in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkI used to use GitLab a while back (when Microsoft bought GitHub). Recently tried to use it again and it seemed normal people couldn’t create repos anymore? Was super confused on what happened,...I used to use GitLab a while back (when Microsoft bought GitHub). Recently tried to use it again and it seemed normal people couldn’t create repos anymore? Was super confused on what happened, haven’t thought of it again since then.
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Comment on SpaceTraders — A unique multiplayer game built on a free Web API in ~comp
devalexwhite LinkThis is super cool! My first thought was “man wouldn’t it be awesome if they had a community client gallery”, and sure enough there is one! Definitely going to play around with this todayThis is super cool! My first thought was “man wouldn’t it be awesome if they had a community client gallery”, and sure enough there is one! Definitely going to play around with this today
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Comment on Windows 11 now shows a full-screen pop-up to use OneDrive and protect your PC in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentOh for sure, tabs in explorer are great! Used to use some third party app in the windows 7 days for that and it would frequently blue screen my machine (I want to say it was called Clover, but not...Oh for sure, tabs in explorer are great! Used to use some third party app in the windows 7 days for that and it would frequently blue screen my machine (I want to say it was called Clover, but not positive)
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Comment on Windows 11 now shows a full-screen pop-up to use OneDrive and protect your PC in ~tech
devalexwhite LinkI really wish Microsoft would knock this IAP stuff off with Windows, because honestly I do really like Windows 11. The design language speaks to me, the window snapping (with the presets bar at...I really wish Microsoft would knock this IAP stuff off with Windows, because honestly I do really like Windows 11. The design language speaks to me, the window snapping (with the presets bar at the top) is top class, the terminal app is very nice, and I really like the focus timer built into the clock (small feature I know).
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Comment on IT staffing agency traps tech workers in their jobs, US federal lawsuit alleges in ~life
devalexwhite LinkThe three stages thing is wild, unpaid for weeks, then minimum wage until you finally get an actual salary? The slave contract is wild and horrible as well, but actually not unheard of. My wife...The three stages thing is wild, unpaid for weeks, then minimum wage until you finally get an actual salary?
The slave contract is wild and horrible as well, but actually not unheard of. My wife has a NIH grant with a clause that she has to repay her salary if she leaves the industry before the 2 year grant period.
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Comment on A little palette cleanser from all of the heavy stuff we talk about here—and a beautiful little surprise for us just before bed in ~life
devalexwhite LinkLove it! So adorable! I captured a whole family a few nights ago on one of our cameras video on Google driveLove it! So adorable! I captured a whole family a few nights ago on one of our cameras video on Google drive
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Comment on ‘Tokyo Vice’ bosses on Max cancellation and holding out hope for a potential season 3: ‘We don’t accept the condolences yet’ in ~tv
devalexwhite LinkHonestly one of my favorite shows, it captured Japan and Tokyo so well and the story/characters were incredibly engaging. I don't think it needs a season 3, but heck I wouldn't say no to more.Honestly one of my favorite shows, it captured Japan and Tokyo so well and the story/characters were incredibly engaging. I don't think it needs a season 3, but heck I wouldn't say no to more.
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Comment on Does anyone have any advice for new dads? in ~life.men
devalexwhite LinkFather of a 2 year old, Chinese/English speaking kid here. Advice for right now, sleep and enjoy yourself as much as possible (take a day trip to your nearest Devil's Kraft pizza and get some deep...Father of a 2 year old, Chinese/English speaking kid here. Advice for right now, sleep and enjoy yourself as much as possible (take a day trip to your nearest Devil's Kraft pizza and get some deep dish + beer). No sugar coating it, things are about to get hard. But as others have said, it's easiest at the start, boss level doesn't unlock until they start walking haha.
For the language learning, they probably will be delayed, but don't sweat it, very normal. Our son has a large vocabulary (mostly English words, a few Chinese), but can't quite string sentences together yet. But from the other American+Chinese families we know, it's a pretty normal progression.
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Comment on Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on *.google.com access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage in ~tech
devalexwhite Link ParentYeah, I've tried their "search for you" and while it's a cool party trick (especially the voice feature), it's not something I've ever reached for when I actually want to look up information. I...Yeah, I've tried their "search for you" and while it's a cool party trick (especially the voice feature), it's not something I've ever reached for when I actually want to look up information. I think it's a mixture of me not trusting AI results, and wanting to evaluate multiple sources myself for the best fit to my question (like a traditional search results screen allows you to do).
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Comment on Retailers hate that you buy big things on your laptop in ~finance
devalexwhite Link ParentNo actually had no idea, that's good to hear. Last time I was there in 2018 that wasn't the case.No actually had no idea, that's good to hear. Last time I was there in 2018 that wasn't the case.
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Comment on Retailers hate that you buy big things on your laptop in ~finance
devalexwhite Link ParentI think it is a clear message they don't want foreigners in the country. My gut feeling is Xi wants to return China to a closed off country, hard for people to enter, and (most importantly) hard...I think it is a clear message they don't want foreigners in the country. My gut feeling is Xi wants to return China to a closed off country, hard for people to enter, and (most importantly) hard for people to exit.
And yeah, you're right on the money. Making everyone pay, shop, communicate, get news, etc through one government controlled, censored app (WeChat) ensures they know exactly what the population is doing.
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Comment on Militarized Cybertruck cop cars are coming in ~transport
devalexwhite LinkHave to imagine the cybertruck would make a relatively good pursuit vehicle. A car on the receiving end of a pit maneuver from a cybertruck probably wouldn’t fare too well. That said, really don’t...Have to imagine the cybertruck would make a relatively good pursuit vehicle. A car on the receiving end of a pit maneuver from a cybertruck probably wouldn’t fare too well.
That said, really don’t like the idea of patrol cars being even more aggressive looking. I love the police patrolling on foot or bicycle in my suburb, feel more like they are part of the community vs against the community.
I’d be surprised if more than a handful of these actually make it into police forces though. Same with Tesla Model 3 patrol cars, EVs seem too restrictive for police work (limited range, installing chargers).
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Comment on Retailers hate that you buy big things on your laptop in ~finance
devalexwhite Link ParentI’m heading to China with my wife this summer, and am very worried for situations similar to this. In China, ordering and paying for things is done with WeChat almost everywhere. It’s very...I’m heading to China with my wife this summer, and am very worried for situations similar to this. In China, ordering and paying for things is done with WeChat almost everywhere. It’s very difficult to use cash (& credit cards) to purchase things. Even pan handlers have QR codes.
When I last visited this wasn’t a huge issue because my family could transfer money to my WeChat so I could buy stuff (foreigners have no way to add money to their own account, only Chinese bank accounts can, which foreigners cannot open).
Now, the Chinese government no longer allows foreigners to receive money transfers, so there’s literally no way for a foreigner to purchase things. I won’t be able to shop in stores or restaurants, use vending machines, order taxis (requires Didi app, which requires Chinese phone number, which foreigners can’t have), etc. Pretty dystopian tech dependency.
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Comment on Retailers hate that you buy big things on your laptop in ~finance
devalexwhite Link ParentThe case I was specifically referring to is wanting to place an online order, but the website forces you to download the app instead of letting you browse a menu and order on the website. I've run...The case I was specifically referring to is wanting to place an online order, but the website forces you to download the app instead of letting you browse a menu and order on the website. I've run into this a number of times.
That said, I have been to places that require a smartphone to scan a QR code menu in the restaurant, and on the extreme side I've been to 1 bubble tea place that you had to download chowbus to place an order, even inside the restaurant.
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Comment on Humble Choice - June 2024 in ~games
devalexwhite Link ParentI keep wanting to like Risk of Rain 2, but possibly it's just not for me. I'm incredibly bad at it, and can never find the exit portal.I keep wanting to like Risk of Rain 2, but possibly it's just not for me. I'm incredibly bad at it, and can never find the exit portal.
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Comment on Digital note-taking system? in ~books
devalexwhite Link ParentJust received my Supernote Nomad a week ago and have been very satisfied with it! Build quality is great (the crystal version looks so much cooler in person), screen is very nice to write on and...Just received my Supernote Nomad a week ago and have been very satisfied with it! Build quality is great (the crystal version looks so much cooler in person), screen is very nice to write on and the software has been excellent. Great as both a note taking device and e-reader. Very simple to get your notes off the device too, heck you would be perfectly fine never connecting it to the internet.
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Comment on Retailers hate that you buy big things on your laptop in ~finance
devalexwhite Link ParentAgreed, desktop is by nature a better experience, you get more information and can more easily compare products side by side. I especially resonate with the article saying people don’t like using...Agreed, desktop is by nature a better experience, you get more information and can more easily compare products side by side.
I especially resonate with the article saying people don’t like using their phones for large purchases. I absolutely couldn’t imagine buying a flight on my phone, too many chances to fat finger on the touch screen keyboard. Not to mention actually planning a trip would be near impossible using apps.
I’ve gotten to the point where I refuse to install apps for shopping, too many retailers and restaurants have decided they each need an app. Unfortunately that means I simply can’t order from some places (which is mind boggling).
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Comment on Toyota’s bet on hybrids was mocked, then vindicated. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with an unlikely bet on the combustion engine. in ~transport
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Comment on Toyota’s bet on hybrids was mocked, then vindicated. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with an unlikely bet on the combustion engine. in ~transport
devalexwhite Link ParentPut my thoughts in a comment to the other poster!Put my thoughts in a comment to the other poster!
Absolutely loved season 1, cannot wait for this! Also, the "Return to office....for season 2" was great giving the current client of companies requiring RTO mandates