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  1. Comment on I'm Not a Robot in ~games

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    That's a good idea honestly, i'll talk to my admin. I totally agree, and further agree that neal.fun is a much better site for students to be messing around on (i was doing the exact same thing in...

    That's a good idea honestly, i'll talk to my admin. I totally agree, and further agree that neal.fun is a much better site for students to be messing around on (i was doing the exact same thing in college so i'd feel a bit hypocritical saying anything otherwise). I wish my admin would ease up on the blocklists and instead push teachers to better manage when students are using their chromebooks. I think i can overwrite the blocklist during my class so maybe I'll see if neal.fun can be unblocked for my class 😸

    1 vote

  2. Comment on I'm Not a Robot in ~games

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    I am happy to share that my seventh graders have discovered neal.fun and spend about as much time as they can get on it messing around. I am saddened to share that it is being added by our...

    I am happy to share that my seventh graders have discovered neal.fun and spend about as much time as they can get on it messing around. I am saddened to share that it is being added by our assistant principal to the block list of websites. Sorry Neal ;-;

    10 votes

  3. Comment on How are Framework Laptops? in ~tech

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    This is super duper helpful for me honestly, how hard was replacing everything? I'm thinking specifically the screen, and trackpad. Those seem difficult to me, unless theres something I'm missing

    This is super duper helpful for me honestly, how hard was replacing everything? I'm thinking specifically the screen, and trackpad. Those seem difficult to me, unless theres something I'm missing

    1 vote

  4. Comment on How are Framework Laptops? in ~tech

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    I feel like there is always at least one other nix user hiding about in forums and such, never alone! There's tens of us! Tens! Framework does make it so I haven't thought about buying a laptop in...

    I feel like there is always at least one other nix user hiding about in forums and such, never alone! There's tens of us! Tens!
    Framework does make it so I haven't thought about buying a laptop in a really long time (other than a different sized framework model haha), but hey if it's gets the job done it gets the job done! :)

  5. Comment on How are Framework Laptops? in ~tech

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    I'm so glad!! I don't do a whole lot of developing outside of my nix config (i do run a few selfhosted applications on it, glance, and copyparty to name a few with no issues). I know hyprland just...

    I'm so glad!! I don't do a whole lot of developing outside of my nix config (i do run a few selfhosted applications on it, glance, and copyparty to name a few with no issues). I know hyprland just updated its trackpad gesture configuration which seems like it'll be really nice at increasing the functionality of it so def check that out. Let me know if you have any other questions!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on How are Framework Laptops? in ~tech

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    I haven't needed to use support yet, but I heard it has gotten better. I really really like my framework 13. It fits every use case I have out of a laptop at it's size. The biggest downside I have...

    I haven't needed to use support yet, but I heard it has gotten better. I really really like my framework 13. It fits every use case I have out of a laptop at it's size. The biggest downside I have is the battery life is not as nice as something from a Macbook, which I don't know how fair the comparison is. I really enjoy the trackpad, I have a lot of problems with non-apple trackpads, but I can't say I have any of those with Framework's trackpad. The battery life on my framework isn't even that bad, especially with GaN chargers making 100w "cheap".

    The ability to switch out the modules (usb stuff, I can't think of the words) is handy, but not very different from having a dongle. I usually just have a set few that I use (usually three usb c, and one usb a, though recently I've switched out a usb c for an hdmi) though having them with me (especially ethernet) has been very useful. While I haven't had to, I do genuinely feel much better knowing if something breaks I can easily replace it.

    My use case is very general. I play light games on it, use word processing and similar software (onlyoffice, and libreoffice). I run nixos w hyprland on it and the processor keeps up with everything even when i have upwards of 7 workspaces open (i usually have at least 3 browser windows open, though most tabs get unloaded from ram). The keyboard is nice and fits my use cases.

    I really do recommend the framework, especially if you are willing to pay the premium. I've been seriously considering picking up a 12 inch, because sometimes I don't need the full size and specs of my 13 inch, and I like the idea of a touchscreen.

    I hope this answered some of your questions, let me know if you want to know anything else!

    16 votes

  7. Comment on Android emulators to actually use mobile apps in day-to-day life? in ~tech

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    I looked into Pleco, it looks quite nice. I've been looking for a Chinese Dictionary, do you think any of the add-ons are necessary out the gate?

    I looked into Pleco, it looks quite nice. I've been looking for a Chinese Dictionary, do you think any of the add-ons are necessary out the gate?

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Do you play games in a play by email format, and if so what are you favorite games? in ~games

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    I really wanted to figure out MtG by email a little while ago. I obviously ran into the same problem you mentioned, but I was wondering if maybe it could work like you submit your whole turn, and...

    I really wanted to figure out MtG by email a little while ago. I obviously ran into the same problem you mentioned, but I was wondering if maybe it could work like you submit your whole turn, and then your opponent can respond point by point and it would send it back. I think that still wouldn't be super fun, and almost require it's own client, but I just really want to play more magic with the little time I have available :(

    I am going to check out Codex though that sounds cool

  9. Comment on The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 26 - July 10) in ~games

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    Disco Elysium is 90% off at $4. It is one of the if not the greatest game of all time.Not that I support supporting the developers (long story short the people behind the game got cheated out of...

    Disco Elysium is 90% off at $4. It is one of the if not the greatest game of all time.Not that I support supporting the developers (long story short the people behind the game got cheated out of the rights, support the studio za/um as little as possible).

    It is a detective game set in an alternate universe (there are many similarities between our world, and the world of elysium, you should not read too hard into them), where you lost your memory and have to solve a murder case.

    The game features almost no violence however, and instead consists almost entirely of talking to other people. The game boasts over 1 million words, and is basically just a book. BUT it is fully voice acted, and masterfully done.

    8 votes

  10. Comment on The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 26 - July 10) in ~games

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    I am also a total war fan who has tepidly been playing some paradox games, I really like crusader kings 3, while my friend who introduced me to total war is really enjoying Victoria 3 (both can be...

    I am also a total war fan who has tepidly been playing some paradox games, I really like crusader kings 3, while my friend who introduced me to total war is really enjoying Victoria 3 (both can be run with friends!)

    2 votes

  11. Comment on US Chemical Safety Board scheduled to disappear under Donald Trump's orders in ~society

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    Damn, I really hope they survive, I love the CSB videos on youtube, not to mention that they are incredibly important!! Though I don't work in a related field my friend does and he tells me that...

    Damn, I really hope they survive, I love the CSB videos on youtube, not to mention that they are incredibly important!! Though I don't work in a related field my friend does and he tells me that all his coworkers and him are watching CSB and keeping up with what they put out. The CSB videos are always full of comments from people who work with industrial chemicals saying how helpful the CSB is. Shame :( hopefully it works out!

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Currently sitting in a field waiting to walk for graduation, AMA in ~talk

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    What are you graduating from? (undergrad, grad, highschool maybe) If its college, second question is whats your degree in?

    What are you graduating from? (undergrad, grad, highschool maybe) If its college, second question is whats your degree in?

    10 votes

  13. Comment on I think I don’t like Pokémon anymore in ~games

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    I feel the same way tbh, it's very repetitive and without a good story there isn't a lot of payoff imo. (bear in mind i only read the tldr), hoping that legends z:a or whatever its called might...

    I feel the same way tbh, it's very repetitive and without a good story there isn't a lot of payoff imo. (bear in mind i only read the tldr), hoping that legends z:a or whatever its called might pull me back in but dang, it all just felt so slow, and my memories of having really strong pokemon in previous gens also didn't help as I find myself frustrated by having to use the same boring move over and over again. I really like Pokemon as a franchise, and I still think even the newer designs are very well done. It's just the game doesn't really feel like its for me anymore and thats okay!!

  14. Comment on China bans 'smart' and 'autonomous' driving terms from vehicle ads in ~transport

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    Good for them, I wish we would do that in America. Also wish we'd ban advertisements across the board but that probably won't happen in the near future

    Good for them, I wish we would do that in America. Also wish we'd ban advertisements across the board but that probably won't happen in the near future

    15 votes

  15. Comment on What's an achievement (or achievements) you'll always be proud of? in ~life

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    When I graduated undergrad, a professor I was close with told me that when I walked she told the guy sitting next to her (a well regarded professor) that I was the best social theory student shes...

    When I graduated undergrad, a professor I was close with told me that when I walked she told the guy sitting next to her (a well regarded professor) that I was the best social theory student shes ever taught. She's almost retired (a year and a half left I think) so I am pretty confident that no one will beat me. It's not anything real but for my imposter syndrome it was a crazy high I still haven't come down from.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on Introductions | March 2025 in ~talk

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    Sure! Social theory is just a way of explaining how we interact with one another. Your typical paradigm will be Marx v Weber v Durkheim in terms of you look at things (all three men are social...

    Sure! Social theory is just a way of explaining how we interact with one another. Your typical paradigm will be Marx v Weber v Durkheim in terms of you look at things (all three men are social theorists), DuBois also pops up a lot especially if you want to bring race into the matter at all. Me specifically though I want to bring in french theorist Bourdieu, and his field theory to help educate teachers on how to navigate the classroom, bearing in mind that teachers have a tremendous amount of power over their students. I think its really important that teacher candidates have a strong understanding of power dynamics (of which I got through my education in social theory), so that they don't end up harming their students more than they are helping. Hope that makes sense! Feel free to dm if u have any questions, this was kind of a rushed comment :D

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Introductions | March 2025 in ~talk

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    How long have you been on Tildes? How did you find out about us? A while now!!! Before the reddit purge! I don't post a wholeee lot, but trust I am peruse most topics! I was exploring the small...

    How long have you been on Tildes? How did you find out about us?
    A while now!!! Before the reddit purge! I don't post a wholeee lot, but trust I am peruse most topics! I was exploring the small net, chilling in an irc channel at tilde.club when someone mentioned this site. I browsed around for a while and they gave me an invite!
    How did you choose your username?
    Thought it was funny tbh, surprisingly too it don't get used often
    What are your interests?
    I like tech stuff that is geared towards hobbyists. I really like self hosting, and really really like NixOS, both of which I am not great at!! I don't have any formal education or training, I don't work in the tech field, I just really like tech! I am an enjoyer of social theory by education, and a teacher for work all of which I enjoy talking about!
    A/S/L (age/(gender|pronouns|identifier)/location)
    23, they/them, great lakes basin area >:3
    What do you do? This could be in your spare time, for work, your passions.
    Oops answered this earlier hehe. In my spare time I tinker on tech for sureee, for work I teach social studies secondary, and my passions are social theory!!! I hope to utilize my social theory knowledge to impact teacher education, but much work to do there still hehe.
    Do you want other users to PM/DM you from this thread?
    If ya like :D
    Give us a fun fact (or a link!)! If there is anything to know about tilderinos, it's that we value knowledge sharing!
    Shameless plug to my silly NixOS repo!!! I will explain any part if you're curious!

    4 votes

  18. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

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    This video by Rhystic Studies was really enjoyable. He always puts out really high quality videos and this is no different. He is a magic the gathering channel (and this video is about magic...

    This video by Rhystic Studies was really enjoyable. He always puts out really high quality videos and this is no different. He is a magic the gathering channel (and this video is about magic cards) but I feel done so in a way that anyone could watch and get enjoyment out of them! Highly recommend

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Tetris The Grand Master 4 -Absolute Eye- in ~games

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    This looks awesome, I know I will be spending a lot of time on this game. Tetris is so real because it is always there for you. Gotta love it

    This looks awesome, I know I will be spending a lot of time on this game. Tetris is so real because it is always there for you. Gotta love it

    2 votes

  20. Comment on No detection: Explosion at Watson Grinding in ~engineering

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    I love USCSB videos, I haven't seen this one yet but as soon as I have some time on my hands I will be watching! They are so interesting to watch, and very informative. Even if they aren't super...

    I love USCSB videos, I haven't seen this one yet but as soon as I have some time on my hands I will be watching! They are so interesting to watch, and very informative. Even if they aren't super applicable to my life

    5 votes