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Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games
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Comment on What moderate countries are left to emigrate to? in ~travel
gco LinkI haven't seen Australia mentioned yet so I'll throw it out as an option. Up until recently Australia had a long standing right leaning government that kept pushing dated policies (Supporting...I haven't seen Australia mentioned yet so I'll throw it out as an option. Up until recently Australia had a long standing right leaning government that kept pushing dated policies (Supporting fossil fuels and the like). While the current government leaves a lot to be desired, it's a step in the right direction.
The job market is not too bad if you're in IT, just be aware that you'll likely get a pay cut coming here, though the quality of life tends to be pretty good in exchange.
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Comment on Seeking an Android podcast app without subscription. Impossible? in ~tech
gco Link ParentI've used Podcast Addict for a very long time as well and I love it. In the case of Podcast Addict the developer is always making sure the app works in new Android releases as well as build new...I've used Podcast Addict for a very long time as well and I love it.
I don't understand - these services are aggregators of other people's content and let's be honest, only have to build a competent media player one time.
Why the subscription? While I fully understand that Adobe kicked off this new evil timeline of permanent rentals, I don't fully understand how this applies for something as simple as a media player.In the case of Podcast Addict the developer is always making sure the app works in new Android releases as well as build new features and add quality of life improvements. While you may be happy with just a very basic player, I personally feel the work the dev puts into the app is worth the price of the subscription (Though that's from someone that mainly uses their phone as a podcast player).
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Comment on British startup plans to supply solar power from space to Icelanders by 2030, in what could be the world's first demonstration of this novel renewable energy source in ~space
gco Link ParentWhat I'm curious about is the viability of harvesters without the satellite. Do the radio waves need to be focused for this to work or can a harvester work just from the background radiation from...What I'm curious about is the viability of harvesters without the satellite. Do the radio waves need to be focused for this to work or can a harvester work just from the background radiation from natural sources in space.
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Comment on Subnautica 2 | Official teaser trailer in ~games
gco Link ParentI agree with your points for the most part, however, while I do enjoy the base building freedom of other crafting games, I liked the modular approach of Subnautica. Maybe it was more of an...I agree with your points for the most part, however, while I do enjoy the base building freedom of other crafting games, I liked the modular approach of Subnautica. Maybe it was more of an immersion factor for me, not that I tend to create complex or interesting bases when playing these type of games.
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Comment on Steam Deck shipping to Australia this November in ~games
gco Link ParentIs there a source for this? For as long as I remember people online have speculated about this but as far as I'm aware there are no instances of Valve actually admitting to it.Is there a source for this? For as long as I remember people online have speculated about this but as far as I'm aware there are no instances of Valve actually admitting to it.
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Comment on Telegram: Why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia in ~tech
gco Link ParentAh thanks, I did find that site but couldn't see some sets I liked. Unfortunately I've also tried a couple of ways to import that that didn't work. Oh well.Ah thanks, I did find that site but couldn't see some sets I liked. Unfortunately I've also tried a couple of ways to import that that didn't work. Oh well.
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Comment on Telegram: Why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia in ~tech
gco Link ParentI've just made the move recently, how did you take the stickers to Signal? One thing I'm not enjoying about the move is viewing media on a PC. Clicking on images does not make them go fullscreen,...I've just made the move recently, how did you take the stickers to Signal?
One thing I'm not enjoying about the move is viewing media on a PC. Clicking on images does not make them go fullscreen, and videos are absolutely terrible quality. Not looking to go back but I really hope they improve those two aspects.
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Comment on The disappearance of an internet domain in ~tech
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Comment on PimEyes says Meta glasses integration could have ‘irreversible consequences’ in ~tech
gco LinkIn the Google Doc they published, they have instructions on how to remove yourself from the services they use to identify people and get their data.In the Google Doc they published, they have instructions on how to remove yourself from the services they use to identify people and get their data.
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Comment on Simulating an ISP's access to your traffic in ~tech
gco LinkI would recommend instead of having multiple routers you should route your traffic through a computer, unless you have very high end routers you'll likely run into resource constraints, especially...I would recommend instead of having multiple routers you should route your traffic through a computer, unless you have very high end routers you'll likely run into resource constraints, especially when it comes to storage. I recommend you look into Security Onion and deploy it to that pc, I haven't used it in quite a while but a few years ago it would have been great for what you intend to do. While the focus is on security, it comes bundled with a lot of the tools necessary for packet capture and analysis. You could use Suricata detections or even build your own, that way you don't have to store and analyse all the logs (You can do that as well) but you could focus on things you think are interesting (Like whether they're using Tor).
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Comment on Introducing Steam Families - now out of beta! in ~games
gco LinkI've been using it for a while and it's great. The only thing that I'm not super happy about is the fact that you can't leave reviews for shared games. It's not a big deal and the experience has...I've been using it for a while and it's great. The only thing that I'm not super happy about is the fact that you can't leave reviews for shared games. It's not a big deal and the experience has been positive as a whole.
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Comment on How to monetize a blog in ~tech
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Comment on Who here leaves a review? in ~life
gco (edited )LinkI will always leave a review for games on Steam after I've played them. I feel like Steam reviews are super helpful to me when deciding whether to purchase a game or not so I like to give back by...I will always leave a review for games on Steam after I've played them. I feel like Steam reviews are super helpful to me when deciding whether to purchase a game or not so I like to give back by adding my own when I'm done. For really good games it's really easy, but for others it feels like a slog, but I force myself to do it anyway because I generally get more use out of the bad reviews than the good ones.
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Comment on Are there any actual science shows still out there? in ~science
gco LinkAdding another comment as I though of this after my previous one. Instead of watching Youtube you could give Nebula a try. I'm not sure whether they have any good science shows, I know there's...Adding another comment as I though of this after my previous one. Instead of watching Youtube you could give Nebula a try. I'm not sure whether they have any good science shows, I know there's some good history stuff there and some solid creators.
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Comment on Are there any actual science shows still out there? in ~science
gco LinkI was in a similar place to you a few years ago and now I'm really happy with my set up. I've mentioned this in other threads but the way I use Youtube is that I only watch creators I'm subscribed...I was in a similar place to you a few years ago and now I'm really happy with my set up. I've mentioned this in other threads but the way I use Youtube is that I only watch creators I'm subscribed to, I don't worry about the algorithm at all. My set up is that once a day, videos from my subscriptions get downloaded using yt-dlp and I usually watch them on my TV before going to bed. It's amazing because it's pretty much non stop daily science, and if you haven't watched any of them they have pretty awesome back catalogues so you'll at least be sorted for a few years.
As for channel recommendations, both /u/gaufde's and /u/bitwaba's are pretty solid, I watch a bunch of those, but you may also want to watch these:
- PBS Reactions.
- Sixty Symbols
- Real engineering
- DeepSkyVideos
- Quanta Magazine
- ScienceClic
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Comment on What game do you consider an unconventional masterpiece? in ~games
gco Link ParentI love simulation and colony management games but was never able to get into Oxygen Not Included. My main issue is that the problems you need to overcome for your colony to thrive were not fun to...I love simulation and colony management games but was never able to get into Oxygen Not Included. My main issue is that the problems you need to overcome for your colony to thrive were not fun to solve, and sometimes solving those creates additional problems which became tedious eventually.
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Comment on Google Pixel 9 launch event live coverage: all the news in ~tech
gco LinkWhat's the recommendation from someone that doesn't need all the flashy features of the latest model and would rather pay less but still wants a Pixel? Is it worth waiting for black Friday or...What's the recommendation from someone that doesn't need all the flashy features of the latest model and would rather pay less but still wants a Pixel? Is it worth waiting for black Friday or similar events for a price decrease? Would it be better to wait until the 9a is out?
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Comment on YouTube without a working ad blocker in ~tech
gco Link ParentI went the yt-dlp + cron job + sponsorblock route and I'm really happy. But yeah, I pretty much only watch videos from my subscriptions.I went the yt-dlp + cron job + sponsorblock route and I'm really happy. But yeah, I pretty much only watch videos from my subscriptions.
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Same! I feel I've been coping since my steam controller died. After much research I ended up with an Elite XBOX controller which I'm still not happy with. I'll be very happy to ditch it as soon as the new Steam controller comes out.