dreamless_patio's recent activity
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Comment on What is your strangely specific phobia? in ~talk
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Comment on Book recommendations for regular people living through fascist/authoritarian regimes? in ~books
dreamless_patio Link ParentMore readable scan of a booklet here, especially on mobile: https://ia601309.us.archive.org/14/items/Simplesabotage/Simplesabotage.pdfMore readable scan of a booklet here, especially on mobile:
https://ia601309.us.archive.org/14/items/Simplesabotage/Simplesabotage.pdf
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Comment on Worried about my US treasury bills in ~society
dreamless_patio Link ParentI believe this is exactly the point of the post. You are minimizing OP's concern, which is very, very real at this point in time. Musk shouldn't be anywhere near such critical civil institutions....I believe this is exactly the point of the post. You are minimizing OP's concern, which is very, very real at this point in time. Musk shouldn't be anywhere near such critical civil institutions.
What is your reasoning for waiting until it's too late to matter?
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Comment on What is your weirdest kitchen appliance and what do you think of it? in ~food
dreamless_patio Link ParentThis is what I do and it's very much worth the hassle of refilling it every few months vs dealing with exchanging the tiny canisters at the store. IIRC it was about $100 for a 5lb tank and first...This is what I do and it's very much worth the hassle of refilling it every few months vs dealing with exchanging the tiny canisters at the store.
IIRC it was about $100 for a 5lb tank and first fill, then $15 every refill after. I bought everything except the Soda Stream adapter from a local brewing company because I didn't trust the super cheap CO2 tanks on Amazon and the like. This one is certified and the clerk has checked the tank over every time which makes me feel a lot better about having a pressure vessel at home.
Please make sure if you do this to properly tie down the tank so it cannot in any way get knocked over. You do not want to snap the valve and discover the pleasures of rocketry (and potential suffocation) in your kitchen.
Here's the adapter for your machine, @first-must-burn
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Soda-Adapter-Stainless-Gauge/dp/B0BGS6PDCY/
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
dreamless_patio LinkI'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.
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Comment on BYD's self-driving U9 jumps over obstacles in ~transport
dreamless_patio Link ParentBose did the same thing many years ago and I've wanted a jump button in my car ever since. This car looks incredible!Bose did the same thing many years ago and I've wanted a jump button in my car ever since. This car looks incredible!
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Comment on SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck in ~games
dreamless_patio Link ParentI've been running bazzite on my deck for a while; there's little difference day to day from SteamOS but the power is there. I say just put bazzite on both and be done with it.I've been running bazzite on my deck for a while; there's little difference day to day from SteamOS but the power is there. I say just put bazzite on both and be done with it.
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Comment on Honey did nothing wrong in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentI 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.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentYes and no... for home use you can get away with something like this.Yes and no... for home use you can get away with something like this.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentIt 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.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentYes 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.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio LinkSounds 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.
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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
dreamless_patio Link ParentIn 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.
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Comment on What kind of USB hub am I looking for? in ~tech
dreamless_patio (edited )LinkThis is likely caused by a BIOS security setting which blocks Thunderbolt from completing any handshakes or connections in the pre-boot environment, not anything specific to your dock. You will...This is likely caused by a BIOS security setting which blocks Thunderbolt from completing any handshakes or connections in the pre-boot environment, not anything specific to your dock. You will almost certainly see the exact same behaviour from any other Thunderbolt dock without updating this setting.
If you give your computer's model I can look around for which setting you need to change.
Edit: I definitely misunderstood the issue. Looking into this more. Do you have a different USB hub you can plug into the dock and test with, even an old 2.0 hub?
Edit: just for giggles, poke around for the setting I was thinking of and see if it changes anything. Discussed here: https://fedoramagazine.org/thunderbolt-how-to-use-keyboard-during-boot-time/
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Comment on Touch typing learning software in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentHa, love the phrase homebrew keyboard acrobatics! So my brain settled on using the middle finger of my left hand, and the index and middle finger of my right hand. Somehow I can easily hit...Ha, love the phrase homebrew keyboard acrobatics! So my brain settled on using the middle finger of my left hand, and the index and middle finger of my right hand. Somehow I can easily hit 80-90wpm on an average day with these three fingers.
It's a bit lopsided, so my left hand is used to racing around the keyboard and must have a bunch of different algorithms for which keys it will pick up from the right hand (the right hand has never tried to help the left). Unless I am 100% focused and mindful of every stroke, I will catch my stupid left hand coming over and up, literally underneath my right hand, to steal a keypress for some unknown optimization. It is not helpful.
Using homerow, I have been stuck around 20-30wpm for a couple months. I sometimes feel like I drop into a flow state for a sentence or two, so I just need to keep at it and break through.
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Comment on Touch typing learning software in ~tech
dreamless_patio LinkI'm using typing.com since I never learned home row (the mental ruts I have are INSANE, I catch my fingers doing stupid stuff all the time), but if you already know your key positions and want to...I'm using typing.com since I never learned home row (the mental ruts I have are INSANE, I catch my fingers doing stupid stuff all the time), but if you already know your key positions and want to work on speed, something like 10fastfingers or keybr will be more appropriate.
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Comment on eBooks cost too much in ~books
dreamless_patio (edited )Link ParentNot 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.
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Comment on What is the best or recommended way to integrate my Windows 10 and Linux computers through the local network? in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentLocal network share just means a folder on a computer that is visible (or shared) to other computers on the same network. Windows uses a protocal called SMB (Samba) to do this, Linux uses NFS...Local network share just means a folder on a computer that is visible (or shared) to other computers on the same network. Windows uses a protocal called SMB (Samba) to do this, Linux uses NFS (Network File System). Don't use NFS unless you're a linux cultist; it'll play nice with SMB.
So we have a folder on a computer being shared on the network. On all the other computers, you can now access it through a special network address. What if you want to integrate it into a computer a bit more? You can "map" or assign it to a drive letter (or different path)! For example, I map networkShare1 to D:. Now when I open D:, it looks like any other folder, but it's actually going across the network to the server.
Typically you'll choose the same drive letter or path on all the other computers so you won't drive yourself insane and can keeps things straight.
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Comment on Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters in ~games
dreamless_patio (edited )Link ParentWell 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?
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Comment on Switching to Linux, looking for distro recommendations in ~tech
dreamless_patio (edited )LinkTo add my personal favorites into the ring, I'm using Universal Blue images on all my devices. You'll want Aurora with KDE for the Windows vibe. Based on Fedora, sane defaults, batteries included....To add my personal favorites into the ring, I'm using Universal Blue images on all my devices. You'll want Aurora with KDE for the Windows vibe. Based on Fedora, sane defaults, batteries included. To me, it feels like next-gen Linux Mint - it just works.
GNOME is too opinionated for my tastes and required a multitude of plugins for basic functionality the last time I used it, whereas KDE is flexible and can be molded to many different workflows without needing extensions or plugins.
The one major extension I absolutely do use is Karousel, which enables PaperWM-style tiling while not being too overbearing or losing any floating functionality.
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).