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Comment on Club Penguin: gone but not forgotten in ~games
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
earlsweatshirt Link ParentUPD: Refreshed beta should be available now. Also includes minor fixes for iOS 18 if anyone happens to be running that beta.UPD: Refreshed beta should be available now. Also includes minor fixes for iOS 18 if anyone happens to be running that beta.
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
earlsweatshirt Link ParentApologies for letting that happen again. Been slammed as usual with my actual job and life 😅 I do still spend some time reading Tildes but haven’t been contributing much lately for sure. I’ll get...- Exemplary
Apologies for letting that happen again. Been slammed as usual with my actual job and life 😅 I do still spend some time reading Tildes but haven’t been contributing much lately for sure.
I’ll get it refreshed this weekend.
And because I don’t think I’ve said it publicly before - I plan to open-source the app so other people can contribute or even just build it themselves for when I inevitably fuck up again. There’s still some parts I want to clean up before doing that, but I’m aiming to publish the repo by the end of the year.
Good app, shitty dev, amiright 😂
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentFair, if a game has low enough requirements to run then you could benefit from the extra resolution etc options the emulators offer. I haven’t run into any such games in my own play, but that’s...Fair, if a game has low enough requirements to run then you could benefit from the extra resolution etc options the emulators offer. I haven’t run into any such games in my own play, but that’s neat to hear some exist. The Deck is awesome 😄
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentYep ! It’s a little more work than downloading them, but it’s rather easy to dump a new one after the initial setup. Plus then I never have to worry about sketchy websites and such things, and I...Yep ! It’s a little more work than downloading them, but it’s rather easy to dump a new one after the initial setup. Plus then I never have to worry about sketchy websites and such things, and I can get any DLC or updates easily without having to wait for someone to upload them.
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentI haven’t had that problem personally, but it’s great that there are 3rd party options to make it more comfortable for everyone :)I haven’t had that problem personally, but it’s great that there are 3rd party options to make it more comfortable for everyone :)
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentDo it!! It’s great. My switch is basically only used for dumping firmware and roms now 😂Do it!! It’s great. My switch is basically only used for dumping firmware and roms now 😂
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentThe funny part is that anyone pirating the ROMs could just get a jailbroken switch to run them on anyways.. It’s such a weak argument for disallowing emulators that in no way encourage (and in...The funny part is that anyone pirating the ROMs could just get a jailbroken switch to run them on anyways.. It’s such a weak argument for disallowing emulators that in no way encourage (and in fact, explicitly discourage) piracy.
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentMakes sense. Yeah, the steam deck hardware is awesome !! I love the back buttons and more comfortable grips (it helps when the hardware isn’t designed for children’s hands 😂)Makes sense. Yeah, the steam deck hardware is awesome !! I love the back buttons and more comfortable grips (it helps when the hardware isn’t designed for children’s hands 😂)
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentThe steam deck is more powerful, yes, but the emulation cost is huge for these switch emulators. I can promise that a steam deck is not running switch games better than the original hardware,...The steam deck is more powerful, yes, but the emulation cost is huge for these switch emulators. I can promise that a steam deck is not running switch games better than the original hardware, despite how old the switch is. Even my 3080 can struggle sometimes.
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentNo, Yuzu requires that you dump the bios, keys, etc yourself. Their quick start guide, for referenceNo, Yuzu requires that you dump the bios, keys, etc yourself.
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Comment on Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentIn what way ? Switch OLED offers the same screen, and better performance due to the steam deck’s relative weakness combined with the overhead of emulation. I do play most of my switch games on my...playing switch games on a steam deck oled is the superior experience.
In what way ? Switch OLED offers the same screen, and better performance due to the steam deck’s relative weakness combined with the overhead of emulation.
I do play most of my switch games on my deck but that’s because 1) it’s more convenient to only have one portable for all my games and 2) I have the original switch with the crappy screen. Occasionally the performance bothers me enough to play native though, or at least move to my desktop where I have the hardware to force it down mid with regards to the emulation. I’m curious what makes it a better experience in your eyes.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentBalatro is so, so good. My friend has been playing it so much that I’ve taken to referring to him as Balatro Barry 😄 I’ve only beaten it twice so far, but can’t wait to play more and discover the...Balatro is so, so good. My friend has been playing it so much that I’ve taken to referring to him as Balatro Barry 😄 I’ve only beaten it twice so far, but can’t wait to play more and discover the rest of the cards.
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Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes
earlsweatshirt Link ParentSorrySorry
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Comment on What is there to do anymore? in ~talk
earlsweatshirt Linkrelatable.relatable.
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Comment on Introducing Steam Deck OLED - November 16 in ~games
earlsweatshirt Link ParentHoly smokes - $360 for a 512 model is a steal. Between this and the new OLED models, I’m feeling a little bummed about buying a $550 256GB original model 😄 But for new buyers, this is all awesome !!Holy smokes - $360 for a 512 model is a steal. Between this and the new OLED models, I’m feeling a little bummed about buying a $550 256GB original model 😄 But for new buyers, this is all awesome !!
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Comment on International YouTube Premium price increase underway in some countries in ~tech
earlsweatshirt LinkThey’re about to turn me into a hypocrite if they keep this up. It’s already quite expensive in all territories unless YT Music appeals to you.They’re about to turn me into a hypocrite if they keep this up. It’s already quite expensive in all territories unless YT Music appeals to you.
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Comment on How to use the YouTube website? in ~tech
earlsweatshirt Link ParentSure, I would agree, actually. But, a paywall isn’t a dark pattern just because you don’t want to pay. As far as I’ve seen they aren’t doing anything egregious in terms of the UI of that popup, it...Sure, I would agree, actually.
But, a paywall isn’t a dark pattern just because you don’t want to pay. As far as I’ve seen they aren’t doing anything egregious in terms of the UI of that popup, it has a clear way to get out, you just can’t access the content. They even give you a plethora of warnings before blocking access ! It’s pretty friendly, as paywalls come tbh.
I suppose you could make the argument that the ad experience on the site has gotten to the point that it’s almost a dark pattern itself pushing you towards Premium. They are going pretty crazy with them lately, and I miss the more moderate ad breaks from a few years back.
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Comment on How to use the YouTube website? in ~tech
earlsweatshirt Link ParentI wouldn’t say so, at least it hasn’t really been my experience. I’ve been an on/off subscriber, and I never noticed any difference in recommendation quality. What’s odd to me is that typically...I wouldn’t say so, at least it hasn’t really been my experience. I’ve been an on/off subscriber, and I never noticed any difference in recommendation quality.
What’s odd to me is that typically the recommendations on my home page and in the video sidebars are pretty solid, even the suggested videos that it shows at the of a video are decent, but if auto-play is on it will go to some really random stuff sometimes. I ended up just disabling auto-play, and I pick a new video myself.
I mostly subscribe to the channels I want to see, and I’ll check in one them every once in a while.
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Comment on How to use the YouTube website? in ~tech
earlsweatshirt Link ParentThis website is a minefield of redirects to affiliate links and god knows what else.This website is a minefield of redirects to affiliate links and god knows what else.
Growing up with the early internet was such a treat. Could be rose-tinted glasses but I feel like I was presented with a lot more opportunities for fun and personal enrichment than the kids today with all the algorithmic feeds. The nostalgia tag on this post is no joke !