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Comment on Porter Robinson's angelangelangelangelangel.com (seizure warning) in ~design
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Comment on Porter Robinson's angelangelangelangelangel.com (seizure warning) in ~design
frostycakes LinkWhy does this feel like something ripped out of the old Year Zero ARG Nine Inch Nails did in the leadup to that album's release?Why does this feel like something ripped out of the old Year Zero ARG Nine Inch Nails did in the leadup to that album's release?
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Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music
frostycakes Link ParentI was about to say, aren't they more of a two-hit wonder with Something So Strong too, but I think that only comes to mind because it's been a favorite of the three grocery store companies I've...I was about to say, aren't they more of a two-hit wonder with Something So Strong too, but I think that only comes to mind because it's been a favorite of the three grocery store companies I've worked for's playlists, for some reason.
Sadly, because of that, I can't stand that song, but Fall at Your Feet is a perennial favorite of mine.
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Comment on iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air announced in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentThe sealed design isn't actually necessary for water resistance. The Galaxy S5, the last set of Casio G'Zone phones, and the Kyocera smartphones have all had water resistance while having...The sealed design isn't actually necessary for water resistance. The Galaxy S5, the last set of Casio G'Zone phones, and the Kyocera smartphones have all had water resistance while having user-reaceable batteries. Locking backs and good gaskets are all that's really required.
Of course, if one is still insistent on super thin devices, then sure, that becomes harder, but still not impossible (again, see the S5).
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Comment on Reddit announces new limits on moderating large subreddits and for moderators to remove content sitewide in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentWith the new ability to hide one's posting history (honestly one of the worst changes they've made, IMO-- nearly every bad faith engager in the subs in still active in immediately did so, and the...Reddit's moderator guidelines at one point forbade mods from banning people for their activity in another subreddit, yet this was never enforced.
With the new ability to hide one's posting history (honestly one of the worst changes they've made, IMO-- nearly every bad faith engager in the subs in still active in immediately did so, and the privacy aspect was handled well by alt accounts instead) and the API changes, is this even possible to do going forward?
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Comment on Is someone using Filen? in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentAs someone who's used both, is there any reason to switch away from MEGA to this? I was contemplating grabbing the lifetime starter license as an extended trial, but I've been broadly happy with...As someone who's used both, is there any reason to switch away from MEGA to this? I was contemplating grabbing the lifetime starter license as an extended trial, but I've been broadly happy with MEGA overall.
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Comment on Understanding what a VPN can do for you and how to pick the right one in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentI know personally it was a mix of them being based not only in my country, but my state as well, which I was deeply uncomfortable with should their promises of anonymity prove to be a lie, and...I know personally it was a mix of them being based not only in my country, but my state as well, which I was deeply uncomfortable with should their promises of anonymity prove to be a lie, and them making port forwarding on a headless torrent server (the only reason I pay for a VPN service) a gigantic pain in the ass. This was before the Kape buyout as well.
Jumped ship to Mullvad, but left them too after they got rid of port forwarding, and have been on AirVPN ever since.
I would put more research into my choice of provider if I was interested in true privacy, but I only need a service private enough to avoid anti-piracy nastygrams from my ISP, and, for a time, punch through CGNAT for the ISP I had then.
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Comment on Is anyone working on an Android version of ICEBlock? in ~comp
frostycakes Link ParentAnd there are apps (Tuta Mail is one I use personally) who have the push notification problem solved without using Google's servers or the standard way of receiving them on Android, so there are...And there are apps (Tuta Mail is one I use personally) who have the push notification problem solved without using Google's servers or the standard way of receiving them on Android, so there are other ways to do this, afaik.
Ironic, as I'd say it's more likely for asylum seekers and undocumented folks to have bargain basement Android phones (like the $50 to free Motorolas and Samsungs every prepaid carrier has right now), not iOS devices-- there's a good chunk of people for whom this information would be incredibly useful that are being written off entirely.
I also suspect, like someone upthread did, that Apple's push notification system is nowhere near as private as they'd like everyone to think, and almost certainly has to use some sort of unique ID for devices that Apple knows and could give up under court order.
Either way, I find this developers answer to be deeply unsatisfying. I don't expect everyone to have the knowledge, but why write off a platform entirely instead of finding those who do have it to help with Android development, for something that is a matter of material safety for a large chunk of one's target group? Makes no sense.
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Comment on Thailand moves to de-legalize weed in major drug-policy u-turn in ~society
frostycakes Link ParentSo, people who are still gainfully employed (just in an industry you look down on) is reason to ban cannabis entirely? I assume you partake in shopping at retail establishments, why have a...So, people who are still gainfully employed (just in an industry you look down on) is reason to ban cannabis entirely? I assume you partake in shopping at retail establishments, why have a condescending attitude towards how the staff cope?
It's honestly bad attitudes from the general public that make chemical escape desireable in these service jobs.
In addition, people gotta pay the bills somehow, and if getting stoned every night is how you're able to keep getting a check, I don't see that as a problem. Still better than these folks drinking themselves to death (which also happens a lot, and would likely increase if cannabis was recriminalized). Where I live, there are people from all walks of life who are regular users, and it works just fine. To be blunt (pun sort of intended), you're wrong about cannabis being more socially harmful than alcohol. Last I checked, alcohol had some of the highest levels of social harm of any psychoactive substance, legal or illegal.
Living in one of the first jurisdictions to legalize, there are no downsides that have me clamoring for prohibition to return, and it's kind of sad IMO that Thailand is giving up after only three years.
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Comment on BYD is cutting prices on electric vehicles in ~transport
frostycakes Link ParentI'm in the market for a cheap compact used car (and I specifically want a manual if at all possible, since I can't afford an EV right now), and I've seen a few Fiestas, Cruzes, and Sparks made...I'm in the market for a cheap compact used car (and I specifically want a manual if at all possible, since I can't afford an EV right now), and I've seen a few Fiestas, Cruzes, and Sparks made under 10 years ago with crank windows still. This 2020 Chevy Spark is a quick example of that. Still has the nice infotainment system instead of the minimal setup you describe, but crank windows.
IIRC that Slate truck is supposed to come with hand crank windows as well. The crank window just won't completely disappear, it seems like.
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Comment on End of 10: Replace Windows 10 with Linux in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentDid Apple drop aptX support from macOS? They used to support it over a decade ago on Macs, at least. Disappointing that they never saw fit to bring it to iOS, or even adopting LDAC for hi fi...Did Apple drop aptX support from macOS? They used to support it over a decade ago on Macs, at least. Disappointing that they never saw fit to bring it to iOS, or even adopting LDAC for hi fi audio. For a company that's big in the audio realm, it's a glaring omission.
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Comment on The disturbing history of Dr. Oetker's success. What started as a small pharmacy in Bielefeld, Germany, grew into a food empire that aligned with Adolf Hitler’s regime and profited from the war. in ~food
frostycakes Link ParentI'm guessing they never sold the pizzas in the States then? I've only ever seen the pudding mixes and baking stuff, and even that was something my Oma had to buy from the European market (and...I'm guessing they never sold the pizzas in the States then? I've only ever seen the pudding mixes and baking stuff, and even that was something my Oma had to buy from the European market (and eventually World Market once one opened up nearer to her).
Sad, as their puddings are a part of my childhood memories for sure, and I imagine their pizzas are tasty.
EDIT: well, they do apparently sell the pizzas in the US, but I'm wondering if they're exclusive to back east or something. Neither our local Kroger affiliate, nor Safeway, nor Target carry them.
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Comment on What fashion trend will you refuse to let die? in ~life.style
frostycakes Link ParentNo show socks are the only way I can stand to even wear the things. Idk if I have weirdly shaped calves or walk in an odd way, but I cannot wear any other style of sock without them ending up...No show socks are the only way I can stand to even wear the things. Idk if I have weirdly shaped calves or walk in an odd way, but I cannot wear any other style of sock without them ending up bunched around my ankles and slipping lower in my shoes. Why people want shorter shorts and socks up to their knees I will never understand, I guess I'm just an old Millennial about these things.
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Comment on Death to nickels in ~finance
frostycakes Link ParentIt even varies within a city, there's quite a few shopping centers around the metro where I live that are special redevelopment districts with an additional sales tax that's to pay off the...It even varies within a city, there's quite a few shopping centers around the metro where I live that are special redevelopment districts with an additional sales tax that's to pay off the redevlopment bonds.
Plus, some places have asinine setups. Here in Colorado, sales taxes are remitted to each individual county and city, in addition to the percentage that goes directly to the state, instead of sending it all to the state and having them handle distribution down to the city and county level.
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Comment on What's your favorite music album to get high to? in ~music
frostycakes LinkLike many here, I've gotta go back to my college stoner days for some full album recs. Total Life Forever - Foals (this has a chill indie vibe, but isn't like, soporifically slow) We Are the Night...Like many here, I've gotta go back to my college stoner days for some full album recs.
- Total Life Forever - Foals (this has a chill indie vibe, but isn't like, soporifically slow)
- We Are the Night - The Chemical Brothers (if you haven't watched the video for Salmon Dance before, it's one of the most delightfully silly music videos out there)
This one is absolutely going to date me (at least even more than the prior two did), but:
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pretty much anything in the early Pretty Lights discography - especially the 2010 trilogy (Making Up a Changing Mind, Spilling Over Every Side, and Glowing in the Darkest Night), or Filling Up the City Skies.
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All Hour Cymbals - Yeasayer
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Like Drawing Blood - Gotye (he's so much more than the one hit wonder he's seen as here in the US, and is excellent stoned music)
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Comment on [SOLVED] Is there an easy way to tell if a laptop has USB-C charging? in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentI had an Asus Transformer 2 in 1 (running Windows) that had USB-C, but still charged through micro USB only. My current Zephyrus G14 also only supports USB-C charging through one of its ports,...I had an Asus Transformer 2 in 1 (running Windows) that had USB-C, but still charged through micro USB only.
My current Zephyrus G14 also only supports USB-C charging through one of its ports, does not support passthrough (so no using it while charging on USB-C, only the full barrel port adapter), and relatedly, only supports a max of 100W through the USB-C port (the barrel port adapter supports up to 240W, and I'm pretty sure it comes close when gaming since the dGPU has a max power draw of 90W alone).
It'll work in a pinch when traveling (and not doing anything but the lightest of gaming), but it's not reliable for regular use.
However, I think most of that is a limitation of gaming laptops in particular-- my partner has a Lenovo Thinkpad that came with a stock 45W USB-C charger, and that is the only means of charging said laptop. It still will only charge off of one of the ports, though.
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Comment on Are you tech-savvy enough? in ~tech
frostycakes Link ParentSeriously. In what world is Android comparable to a desktop distro, when countless businesses use Android devices in production for real work every day? Even throwing shade on desktop Linux is...Seriously. In what world is Android comparable to a desktop distro, when countless businesses use Android devices in production for real work every day?
Even throwing shade on desktop Linux is misguided, as if RHEL and SUSE Enterprise don't exist. Lowe's even spins their own custom in-house Linux distro that runs on everything the business uses. I worked for them in college, and the two Windows machines in the whole store were in the department that did custom kitchen and bath orders and the paint mixing machine, as they used software that was Windows-only and did not run well on WINE (and I think the mixer had hardware driver issues too, as the computer was embedded in the whole machine and was not networked).
I have loads of non tech-savvy coworkers who have zero issue using the Zebra devices (running Android) we do lots of our jobs through, and on a personal level, my mother is about as tech-inept as it gets, and she's had no problems running Android phones (and has not had any malware issues or non-hardware related failures, and I, like many of us, act as family tech support) since she first switched to one from a Blackberry (which she did have a few issues with over the years).
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Comment on Who's afraid of Hasan Piker? in ~society
frostycakes Link ParentCounterpoint: Ethan Klein is a Weaselly Little Liar (this is not a Hasan video, fwiw) I don't think Ethan Klein is the person you want to push, given how he reacted to a creator going through the...Counterpoint: Ethan Klein is a Weaselly Little Liar (this is not a Hasan video, fwiw)
I don't think Ethan Klein is the person you want to push, given how he reacted to a creator going through the "content nuke".
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Comment on Grammar errors that actually matter, or: the thread where we all become prescriptivists in ~humanities.languages
frostycakes Link ParentIs it odd that I've always thought the 'to be' dropping comes off as very British to my American ears? I can't say that I've heard or seen that all that often here. I'm in agreement though, the...Is it odd that I've always thought the 'to be' dropping comes off as very British to my American ears? I can't say that I've heard or seen that all that often here.
I'm in agreement though, the language quirks that bother me feel involuntary. I don't say anything, naturally, but I can't help but cringe whenever, for example, I hear '-or-' in a word pronouced like 'are' (so 'horrible' sounds like 'harrible'), even though that's a dialect/accent difference, not grammatical.
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Comment on Only about 40% of the Ted Cruz "woke science" US database is woke science in ~society
frostycakes Link ParentThe more I find out about him, the more he looks like an absolute ghoul hiding behind a doctorate and $10 words. Siskind should have never been a practicing psychiatrist, and I feel for any of his...The more I find out about him, the more he looks like an absolute ghoul hiding behind a doctorate and $10 words. Siskind should have never been a practicing psychiatrist, and I feel for any of his former patients.
(He did stop practicing a few years back, right? I hope he's no longer actively practicing, at the least.)
I don't mean that in a negative way, just that that is what I immediately thought of when messing around with this.