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  1. Comment on Quizzle – Can you guess the word in fewer than twenty questions? in ~games

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    Today I asked: can you use it as a dildo and it told me yes. Great game!

    Today I asked: can you use it as a dildo and it told me yes. Great game!

  2. Do you have or know of fun domain names? Do you think it's worth having them?

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    I'm interested in domain names that are remarkable in the sense that they are short or easy-to-remember. This idea for a topic started because I find myself window shopping for domain names. Thing...

    I'm interested in domain names that are remarkable in the sense that they are short or easy-to-remember.

    This idea for a topic started because I find myself window shopping for domain names. Thing is, the only use I have for a domain is for my personal website. That's why I hesitate picking up these fun quirky domains.

    What are some interesting domain names you've encountered?

    Do you think it's worth it (in terms of utility and/or entertainment value) to have a more remarkable domain name for a personal website?

    30 votes

  3. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    I like Brett Domino’s song consisting only of four-letter words so I made a webpage playing it with lyrics last weekend. It was fun and I got to practice Javascript on Astro. Not a huge project,...

    I like Brett Domino’s song consisting only of four-letter words so I made a webpage playing it with lyrics last weekend. It was fun and I got to practice Javascript on Astro.

    Not a huge project, but it was fun nonetheless.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Monaspace in ~design

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    I’ve always seen all these font customizations. I wonder what people think? Do they really improve the coding experience?

    I’ve always seen all these font customizations. I wonder what people think? Do they really improve the coding experience?

    9 votes

  5. Comment on How do you keep your keyboards non-sticky? in ~tech

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    The keys sometimes get stuck pressed down. Is that the first case or the last case?

    The keys sometimes get stuck pressed down. Is that the first case or the last case?

  6. Comment on How do you keep your keyboards non-sticky? in ~tech

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    Thanks! I guess prevention is really better than cure!

    Thanks! I guess prevention is really better than cure!

    3 votes

  7. How do you keep your keyboards non-sticky?

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    Hi. I work from my tiny studio and I only have one table for eating and for the computer. Might be a very silly question but: I'm usually too lazy to put the external keyboard away when I'm having...

    Hi. I work from my tiny studio and I only have one table for eating and for the computer.

    Might be a very silly question but: I'm usually too lazy to put the external keyboard away when I'm having lunch and so the keys eventually get sticky with oil from the food and whatnot. Is there some way to clean them? Is there a type of keyboard that would be easier to clean?

    The spacebar and the ctrl / shift keys in particular are the ones to get sticky first.

    I understand that one solution would be to just put it away while eating -- and maybe that's the best solution? But maybe there are alternatives?

    Thanks in advance.

    Edit: Thank you again to everyone for taking the time helping me with my silly problem. Especially to the ones who tried their best not to be judgmental. :)

    15 votes

  8. For those who have tried YubiKey for personal use, is it worth it?

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    I saw people talking about YubiKey here a few weeks ago so I got curious. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing a lot of helpful reviews for it. I’m personally getting tired of having to take my phone...

    I saw people talking about YubiKey here a few weeks ago so I got curious. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing a lot of helpful reviews for it.

    I’m personally getting tired of having to take my phone anytime I need 2FA for Okta but I don’t have a lot of super important accounts to secure so I’m going back and forth in deciding whether the 100+ euro investment (to get two so that there’s a duplicate) would be worth it.

    How do you use your YubiKey in your personal life and do you think it’s worth your use case ?

    35 votes

  9. Comment on GrayJay - Follow creators, not platforms in ~tech

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    Thanks for the detailed answer. It’s a pity that one has to find answers to important questions like this in nooks and crannies. In this case, an announcement video.

    Thanks for the detailed answer. It’s a pity that one has to find answers to important questions like this in nooks and crannies. In this case, an announcement video.

  10. Comment on GrayJay - Follow creators, not platforms in ~tech

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    I looked at the website and I don’t see a pricing page. Is it free? Open source? Or is it one of those things where it tells you you have to make in-app purchases to make it work as promised?

    I looked at the website and I don’t see a pricing page. Is it free? Open source? Or is it one of those things where it tells you you have to make in-app purchases to make it work as promised?

  11. Comment on Is Bandcamp as we know it over? in ~music

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    Shame I was planning to buy songs during the next Bandcamp Friday. Is that still going on and do you all think it’s still the best way to support artists for the time being?

    Shame I was planning to buy songs during the next Bandcamp Friday. Is that still going on and do you all think it’s still the best way to support artists for the time being?

    3 votes

  12. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life.men

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    Very well said. To be honest, it’s very brave of you to write this all down. When I saw this post’s title, I was scared that you’ll be “downvoted” to oblivion for such a “controversial” stance. I...
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    Very well said. To be honest, it’s very brave of you to write this all down. When I saw this post’s title, I was scared that you’ll be “downvoted” to oblivion for such a “controversial” stance. I then remembered we were in tildes and not in reddit and I’m happy I’m hanging out here more.

    You expressed a sentiment I had for a long time eloquently and I am happy how you managed to bring up your points and at the same time clarifying that it is not an either-or situation. Every parent deserves to be recognized for their contributions and their sacrifices.

    24 votes

  13. Comment on Looking for help in purchasing an eReader in ~books

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    I have almost the same criteria as you and I took the Kobo Clara 2E. It reads epubs (and kepubs). In theory, it reads PDF but the screen size is not appropriate. I don’t have a specific model to...

    I have almost the same criteria as you and I took the Kobo Clara 2E.

    It reads epubs (and kepubs). In theory, it reads PDF but the screen size is not appropriate. I don’t have a specific model to recommend but I would recommend you to look into their other models.

    Kobos are super easy to hack so you have a good chance of finding a way to bend it to suit your needs.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men

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    a couple was moving overseas and they were loading up their appliances on the plane. all of them were easy enough to load except one. which was it? the fridge. i mean it would be heavy with the...

    a couple was moving overseas and they were loading up their appliances on the plane. all of them were easy enough to load except one. which was it?

    the fridge. i mean it would be heavy with the deer in it and all.

  15. Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men

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    I’ve heard some gossip about peanut butter. I’m not going to tell you since I know you’ll just spread it! What did George Michael answer when the waiter asked him what he wanted for his meal?...

    I’ve heard some gossip about peanut butter. I’m not going to tell you since I know you’ll just spread it!

    What did George Michael answer when the waiter asked him what he wanted for his meal? “Well I guess it would be rice….”

    What did George Michael think when his head started itching? “Well I guess it would be lice…”

    What did George Michael say when he was pointing at a newborn infant? “BABY!!!!”

    7 votes

  16. What online subscriptions do you pay for?

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    In the corners of Tildes that I read on, I’ve noticed that a lot of us on here subscribe to online services like - Netflix, Kagi, Spotify, Dropbox, Mailbox.org, Patreon, Twitch, Bandcamp, etc. I,...

    In the corners of Tildes that I read on, I’ve noticed that a lot of us on here subscribe to online services like - Netflix, Kagi, Spotify, Dropbox, Mailbox.org, Patreon, Twitch, Bandcamp, etc.

    I, myself, am kind of stingy about subscriptions but lately I’ve been considering subscribing to some online services.

    So I’d like to know which online services (like those with monthly and annual fees) have you subscribed to (which tier if applicable) and which ones do you think is worth it and which ones are not?

    To get the ball rolling, the only regularly recurring monthly payments I have right now are with Namecheap for the domain and IONOS for my server (the cheapest tier).

    I’ve managed to avoid subscribing for entertainment like Disney+ or YouTube Premium or even music streaming platforms. Though I’m considering Deezer for the hifi option.

    I’ve at some point subscribed to Patreon, Bandcamp and Twitch for artists I really liked.

    And I’m currently looking into productivity apps that might be worth it to me.

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    PS: It’s my first time posting and if this post would be better elsewhere, don’t hesitate to move it. Thank you!

    86 votes

  17. Comment on Tips for buying + reading ebooks that are synced without using kindle/play books? in ~comp

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    I suppose we have different use-cases then because I eventually settled for Rocketbooks for writing and a Kobo for reading. While Rocketbooks do lock you into using a certain kind of pen, you are...

    I suppose we have different use-cases then because I eventually settled for Rocketbooks for writing and a Kobo for reading.

    While Rocketbooks do lock you into using a certain kind of pen, you are not stuck with the Pilot Frixion brand and most bookstores / pen stores around the world would carry them.

    On the other hand, if for some reason you’d have to move to a different country or if the Remarkable company goes under then you’ve essentially lost that feature.

    I guess that we’re prioritizing different things and that’s alright but I hope I’ve made it sound more reasonable (or at least less strange) to take getting locked-in into account when buying stuff.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Tips for buying + reading ebooks that are synced without using kindle/play books? in ~comp

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    Since we are in the topic of Remarkable, do you mind if I ask you a question? I was looking at it but what rubbed me the wrong way was that your buying into their ecosystem because you would at...

    Since we are in the topic of Remarkable, do you mind if I ask you a question?

    I was looking at it but what rubbed me the wrong way was that your buying into their ecosystem because you would at some point need to change the pen nibs and you can only buy them from their store?

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Request: Ideas and tips for creating a portfolio to get a web developer job in ~comp

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    Your Skyscanner project inspires me to try to add something similar to my portfolio! Do you still know how to access the API?

    Your Skyscanner project inspires me to try to add something similar to my portfolio! Do you still know how to access the API?

  20. Comment on How to quickly get to the important truth inside any privacy policy in ~tech

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    Ah okay. Potentially ignorant question: if you then find that you don’t agree to their policy, then you just stop the registration and find an alternative?

    Ah okay. Potentially ignorant question: if you then find that you don’t agree to their policy, then you just stop the registration and find an alternative?

    4 votes