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  1. Comment on Can we talk about rice cookers? in ~food

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    It's just a rinse with water, you're not using soap or anything. Helps remove the starches and I prefer the texture.

    It's just a rinse with water, you're not using soap or anything. Helps remove the starches and I prefer the texture.

    5 votes

  2. Comment on Can we talk about rice cookers? in ~food

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    Do most people wash their rice in an actual pot? I've always washed mine in a strainer/sieve and then once it runs clear I would put it directly in the bowl. Saves wasting a bowl, the sieve just...

    Do most people wash their rice in an actual pot? I've always washed mine in a strainer/sieve and then once it runs clear I would put it directly in the bowl. Saves wasting a bowl, the sieve just gets a quick rinse and it's clean again, and then you're not potentially damaging the Teflon coating.

    8 votes

  3. Comment on Can we talk about rice cookers? in ~food

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    Most cheap rice cookers will do the job fine, they are pretty hard to mess up unless you put a vast amount of incorrect water in with the rice. Rinse the rice first in a strainer/sieve to get the...

    Most cheap rice cookers will do the job fine, they are pretty hard to mess up unless you put a vast amount of incorrect water in with the rice. Rinse the rice first in a strainer/sieve to get the starch off.

    With that said, I treated myself to a Zojirushi and I have 0 regrets. Rolls Royce of the rice cooker industry. 11/10 would recommend.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Requesting your thoughts that may help me decide between moving to Chicago or Portland (Oregon)? in ~life

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    I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now live in the PNW. After living here for almost 10 years, I can safely say I'm never moving back to the Midwest. Primary reasons: Winters in the Midwest can...

    I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now live in the PNW. After living here for almost 10 years, I can safely say I'm never moving back to the Midwest. Primary reasons:

    • Winters in the Midwest can be brutal. You mentioned the grey in Portland, I personally found I will take grey, drizzle, and lush greenery over the dead, brown, below freezing sun in Chicago. I do miss all the snow, but I don't miss how brown and dead and gross everything was.
    • Summers in Chicago can also get extremely hot compared to the PNW. I've been enjoying the much milder climate here. If you survived a year in Texas though, Chicago summers should be a breeze by comparison I imagine.
    • I love the mountains and hated how flat the Chicago area was, there wasn't as much outdoor adventure. Texas has a similar flatness to it so if you were fine with that, Chicago won't be a problem.
    • I have seasonal allergies that can be pretty bad, and the foliage in the PNW is much friendlier for them. This one probably doesn't apply to you.
    • I absolutely hate tornado season, and with climate change, it's only going to get worse. It's not as bad as the likes of Kansas or Nebraska, but we'd usually have a few tornado warnings per year and have to hide in the crawlspace. May not be as applicable in the city proper, but you can still get some nasty storms. I was only like 30 miles from the city. Don't get really get tornadoes in the PNW, though I do kind of miss the occasional thunderstorm.

    Given what you described in your post, it sounds like you have a different set of priorities that may better suit you for Chicago living than it did me. If you're planning on living in Chicago proper rather than the suburbs, like any major city, there's good areas and bad areas. You'll be able to find a spot that suits you and there's much better public transit, especially if you want to live in the city proper. Chicago has a great food scene (though I've also always loved Portland's food as well), and there's no shortage of activities in the city proper.

    I think while Chicago/Midwest isn't for me, it might be worth a try for you. Maybe give it a short stint and see how you vibe with it and then decide if you want to be there long term.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Does anyone have any Nebula recommendations? I've just signed up! in ~tv

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    Lots of people have already mentioned some of my favorites (Practical Engineering, Real Engineering Jet Lag, etc.). On the movies/tv front, a few of my favorites are "Like Stories of Old" and "The...

    Lots of people have already mentioned some of my favorites (Practical Engineering, Real Engineering Jet Lag, etc.).

    On the movies/tv front, a few of my favorites are "Like Stories of Old" and "The Closer Look", and Thomas Flight.

    F.D. Signifier has good long form video essays, but topics may or may not be up your alley.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Apple announces Macbook Neo, a new budget Mac in ~tech

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    Honestly the build quality alone may sway a lot of people. Most laptops that I've seen in the $600 range have been plastic build (admittedly it's been a bit since I've been laptop shopping but I...

    Honestly the build quality alone may sway a lot of people. Most laptops that I've seen in the $600 range have been plastic build (admittedly it's been a bit since I've been laptop shopping but I can't imagine with inflation the this range has gotten better in build quality). With student discount this even goes down to $500. It suddenly becomes a much more affordable and appealing option, especially if someone already has an iPhone.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on NHL trade deadline Friday, March 6, 2026, at 3pm ET. What are your predictions? in ~sports.hockey

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    Seeing Edmonton get Connor Murphy just kinda makes me chuckle. Back when Stan Bowman was the Blackhawks GM, he would often trade for players that had previously left but been part of previously...

    Seeing Edmonton get Connor Murphy just kinda makes me chuckle. Back when Stan Bowman was the Blackhawks GM, he would often trade for players that had previously left but been part of previously successful Blackhawks teams.

    Some things never change I suppose.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Stardew Valley ten-year anniversary video in ~games

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    Stardew Valley turned 10 today! Eric Barone (Concerned Ape, creator) posted this video which walks you through various development stages and his retrospective about the game, along with reveal of...

    Stardew Valley turned 10 today! Eric Barone (Concerned Ape, creator) posted this video which walks you through various development stages and his retrospective about the game, along with reveal of 2 new spouses that will be available in the next update.

    I've been playing this game on and off since 2017 it's always one of my favorite feel good games. Here's to hopefully many more years!

    10 votes

  10. Comment on Opinion piece: I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day. in ~life.women

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    Yeah I'm in my early 30s now and this was all present back when I was in high school, but it does seem like modern social media has turned the intensity and frequency of exposure up to 11. It's a...

    Yeah I'm in my early 30s now and this was all present back when I was in high school, but it does seem like modern social media has turned the intensity and frequency of exposure up to 11. It's a serious problem, I don't know that banning social media outright for those under 16 will do anything to stop it, but I'm not going to pretend like I have a better solution. I feel like the issues are on a systemic level that requires a lot more than pulling one lever. Then again, maybe starting with the 1 lever is better than nothing? I just don't want people to pretend "we did it! We solved the issue!" by putting up the under 16 ban and then calling it a day.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on ‘Andor’ creator Tony Gilroy gives the interview he couldn’t during its release in ~tv

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    You're doing yourself a disservice not having watched Andor. It's seriously a masterpiece. First season may start out a little slow but it does a great job building up to an amazing story. You...

    You're doing yourself a disservice not having watched Andor. It's seriously a masterpiece. First season may start out a little slow but it does a great job building up to an amazing story. You don't even need background Star Wars knowledge to enjoy it. Highly recommend.

    42 votes

  12. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games

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    Been very limited on my available time, don't think I'm going to have many creative projects in the near future, but something Stardew Valley themed is still something I would love to do. In the...

    Been very limited on my available time, don't think I'm going to have many creative projects in the near future, but something Stardew Valley themed is still something I would love to do.

    In the meantime I'll just do a little creeping around

    4 votes

  13. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Root beer can have such a huge spectrum of tastes its honestly wild. I've had some great root beers out of the tap that are smooth and creamy and taste absolutely amazing, and on the other...

    Root beer can have such a huge spectrum of tastes its honestly wild. I've had some great root beers out of the tap that are smooth and creamy and taste absolutely amazing, and on the other spectrum I've had ones that taste like cough syrup and make me want to gag.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    Excited about? Not a whole lot, but I think it's mostly because the "exciting" use cases for AI aren't heavily publicized or really brought to media attention. I think there's a lot to be gained...

    Excited about? Not a whole lot, but I think it's mostly because the "exciting" use cases for AI aren't heavily publicized or really brought to media attention. I think there's a lot to be gained in the medical fields with pattern recognition, early detection, and other general improvements to making accurate diagnoses (when used right of course, not relied on solely as a crutch without oversight). Anything that by and large can improve society by being a proper assisting tool would get me excited, when applied thoughtfully.

    Unfortunately I feel like the most publicized use cases are what makes me the most angry and push me more into the anti-AI camp. Boring generated videos/art that have no soul behind them (with ethically questionable copyright issues), increasingly annoying and useless customer chat bots, and every other product you can imagine forcing "AI" branding into their product for no apparent reason.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Looking for a particular kind of computer speaker in ~tech

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    A bit on the expensive side but seems to hit most of your marks are the Kantu YU2 Powered Speakers The knob for volume control and headphone jack is on the rear.

    A bit on the expensive side but seems to hit most of your marks are the Kantu YU2 Powered Speakers

    The knob for volume control and headphone jack is on the rear.

  16. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games

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    Been out of town and busy with some other IRL stuff lately (and got sick), haven't forgotten about y'all! Do plan on trying to hop on a bit more but so far it's seeming like I won't be able to be...

    Been out of town and busy with some other IRL stuff lately (and got sick), haven't forgotten about y'all! Do plan on trying to hop on a bit more but so far it's seeming like I won't be able to be as active as I was last season. Will still get on when I can. Last I was on I started to explore some of the things y'all have been creating and it's looking great so far!

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    The statement from the DHS is so far from the truth it's absolutely sickening.

    The statement from the DHS is so far from the truth it's absolutely sickening.

    19 votes

  18. Comment on Massive winter storm expected to dump snow and ice across United States in ~enviro

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    I'm in the Pacific Northwest and we don't really get any thunderstorms at all, it's one of the few things I miss about the midwest. If you hear thunder over here, it's a whole event, you'll see...

    I'm in the Pacific Northwest and we don't really get any thunderstorms at all, it's one of the few things I miss about the midwest. If you hear thunder over here, it's a whole event, you'll see people posting about the thunder in the local subreddit.

    10 votes

  19. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I also just finished Expedition 33 (the main story anyway) and absolutely loved it. The combat felt refreshing, the world building and story were fantastic, I felt completely immersed. I was going...

    I also just finished Expedition 33 (the main story anyway) and absolutely loved it. The combat felt refreshing, the world building and story were fantastic, I felt completely immersed. I was going to do some of the optional side content as well now (the DLC and explore some areas I missed on the main play through), considering going through NG+ to try out different builds.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games

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    I would definitely be down for a scheduled time to be around, it's always a lot more fun when there's people around to do stuff with and getting it on a schedule is a lot easier than spontaneously...

    I would definitely be down for a scheduled time to be around, it's always a lot more fun when there's people around to do stuff with and getting it on a schedule is a lot easier than spontaneously checking.

    1 vote