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  1. Comment on Accessing a Google account without attaching to the phone on Android in ~tech

  2. Comment on [SOLVED] Requesting help for Android Auto troubleshooting assistance in ~tech

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    Most of my problems with Android Auto have been due to poor quality or worn out cables. I would first try a new USB3 spec cable (shielded with a decent jacket) before going crazy with the...

    Most of my problems with Android Auto have been due to poor quality or worn out cables. I would first try a new USB3 spec cable (shielded with a decent jacket) before going crazy with the software.

    Make sure you have all the system and app updates as well.

    9 votes

  3. Comment on What is your strangely specific phobia? in ~talk

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    It would take an act of god to make a microwave run with the door open. There are many failsafes chained together that bring the probability of cooking yourself inconceivably low....

    It would take an act of god to make a microwave run with the door open. There are many failsafes chained together that bring the probability of cooking yourself inconceivably low.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f5vQmQ6Wp4U&t=4m34s

    That being said, I would NOT buy the ICYXHWP or whatever the newest brand is off Amazon. Get something that's listed and tested in your country (aka something from an appliance or big box store).

    1 vote

  4. Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance

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    I've been using FreeTaxUSA for several years now; I've never had any issues, but my taxes are very simple.

    I've been using FreeTaxUSA for several years now; I've never had any issues, but my taxes are very simple.

    42 votes

  5. Comment on Honey did nothing wrong in ~tech

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    I took a look at their most recent videos, and all have an affiliate link disclaimer in the description. Amazon affiliate links do not "poach the commissions" like Honey is doing, and the...

    I took a look at their most recent videos, and all have an affiliate link disclaimer in the description.

    poach the commissions from anything that you buy for a few days

    Amazon affiliate links do not "poach the commissions" like Honey is doing, and the commissions on indirect product purchases apply to the sale if made within 24 hours of clicking the link, not a few days.

    Please provide any references or resources you have available if this is incorrect.

    24 votes

  6. Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp

  7. Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp

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    It is literally just the cable modem, not an integrated modem/router. Not sure if that would be helpful for your situation.

    It is literally just the cable modem, not an integrated modem/router. Not sure if that would be helpful for your situation.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp

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    Yes good point, I looked at the datasheet and it makes no mention of a fan. I can't imagine anything else would be causing noise like a helicopter though. Very strange.

    Yes good point, I looked at the datasheet and it makes no mention of a fan. I can't imagine anything else would be causing noise like a helicopter though. Very strange.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp

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    Sounds like the fan has mechanically failed or is close to it. Unless you're up to the task of opening and replacing the fan, I'd work with the seller to get a replacement or refund. Otherwise, I...

    Sounds like the fan has mechanically failed or is close to it. Unless you're up to the task of opening and replacing the fan, I'd work with the seller to get a replacement or refund.

    Otherwise, I would recommend cans of compressed air or an ESD safe blower. Vacuums can cause huge amounts of static buildup that may damage sensitive components.

    Depending on your ISP, I have an old/unused but perfectly serviceable Arris modem I can send you free of charge. I will check the model later today if you're interested.

    11 votes

  10. Comment on Norwegian payment service Vipps becomes world's first company to launch competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhone – follows agreement with European regulators in ~tech

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    In an ideal world, the wallet app would also be interoperable. Baby steps.

    In an ideal world, the wallet app would also be interoperable. Baby steps.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on eBooks cost too much in ~books

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    Not to whack the hornet nest, but isn't this one of the few selling points of NFTs that actually makes any sense? DRM locking digital goods and allowing transfer of ownership or usage by digital...

    Not to whack the hornet nest, but isn't this one of the few selling points of NFTs that actually makes any sense? DRM locking digital goods and allowing transfer of ownership or usage by digital certificates to other people in many secondhand markets? It makes a lot of sense to me, but to be honest I haven't put the time into understanding much about crypto and how all that works.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters in ~games

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    Well Empress has been quite the character for a while now. Maybe you're thinking of their statements made when releasing Hogwarts Legacy?

    Well Empress has been quite the character for a while now. Maybe you're thinking of their statements made when releasing Hogwarts Legacy?

    8 votes

  13. Comment on Happy birthday, Dreamcast! Sega's iconic and final console turns 25 this month. in ~games

  14. Comment on Grokking KOReader in ~books

  15. Comment on Deadlock breaks 100,000 concurrent players with new peak in ~games

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    I have never played anything in the genre, and my first match k/d was 0-30 along with a couple other new players. The team chat was...less than supportive. I uninstalled because I don't have...

    I have never played anything in the genre, and my first match k/d was 0-30 along with a couple other new players. The team chat was...less than supportive. I uninstalled because I don't have thousands of hours to sink into it until it potentially gets fun.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on “Disenshittify or die” a rant about the history of tech, how it is bad and how it might get better in ~tech

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    Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Relevant post that summarizes my feelings, although from a different context: https://kagifeedback.org/d/2808-reconsider-your-partnership-with-brave/73

    Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Relevant post that summarizes my feelings, although from a different context:

    The problem is, this brings us to only one possible conclusion: Kagi should use only its own scraper or a bunch of minor scrapers, destroying the quality and with it, the chance of ever succeeding. Strategically, it means allowing Google to keep dominating the market, which is also a reactionary position which will keep the status quo.

    https://kagifeedback.org/d/2808-reconsider-your-partnership-with-brave/73

    5 votes

  17. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv

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    I'm not super familiar with TV broadcasting, but I'm guessing it was an analog VHF channel close enough to the FM radio bands, and some kind of multi-path interference issue caused the radio...

    I'm not super familiar with TV broadcasting, but I'm guessing it was an analog VHF channel close enough to the FM radio bands, and some kind of multi-path interference issue caused the radio station to take over the audio. This shouldn't happen anymore with digital broadcasts.

    edit: clarification

    3 votes

  18. 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

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    "Pretending you said something conversational, [...]" "After your infelicitous contribution, you were politely invited to consider [...]" God bless, I think I'll let someone else finish reading...

    "Pretending you said something conversational, [...]" "After your infelicitous contribution, you were politely invited to consider [...]"

    God bless, I think I'll let someone else finish reading those comments.

    9 votes

  19. Comment on Tiny undervalued hardware companions in ~tech

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    They're usually marketed as "trigger" boards or adapters, I have one for my old square Lenovo laptop plug. Basically it's a little board/chip that does the Power Delivery handshake for the correct...

    They're usually marketed as "trigger" boards or adapters, I have one for my old square Lenovo laptop plug. Basically it's a little board/chip that does the Power Delivery handshake for the correct voltage. You can probably find one for Dell on Amazon or Alibaba/express.

    New PD spec will go up to 48v/240w with compliant power adapter and cable.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge in ~food

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    Copy, I think I'm on your wavelength now.

    Copy, I think I'm on your wavelength now.

    11 votes