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  1. Comment on I'm getting a new Macbook Pro. What's your favorite apps and tips? in ~tech

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    I find Alfred very useful for loading specific searches and apps

    I find Alfred very useful for loading specific searches and apps

    5 votes

  2. Comment on Tildes' favourite movies in ~movies

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    The prompt was favourite movie rather than best or top movie so somewhat expected that these are popular movies.

    The prompt was favourite movie rather than best or top movie so somewhat expected that these are popular movies.

    11 votes

  3. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Fantastic game. It's been a few years since I've played it with local co-op but don't think there were any other steps other than connecting the two controllers. Baldur's Gate 3 is also made by...

    Fantastic game. It's been a few years since I've played it with local co-op but don't think there were any other steps other than connecting the two controllers.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is also made by Larian Studios and also supports local co-op. Can't recommend enough.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech

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    I currently have one main home screen and then a few others with widgets. The widgets are generally things I only need to look at in order to get all the information I need, such as the weather,...

    I currently have one main home screen and then a few others with widgets. The widgets are generally things I only need to look at in order to get all the information I need, such as the weather, sports scores, 2fa code generation, etc.

    I use maybe 30 apps somewhat regularly and these I have on my home screen. I have single apps that I use the most as their own icons, and the rest in folders. Similarly to you, the more used items are to the side of my dominant hand. Some launchers in Android allow swipe actions on icons, so I set swipes on folders to launch the most used app in that folder. Some of my single apps also have a swipe action to launch a similar app, such as the main two web browsers I use, or camera and gallery.

    Some Android OEMs have an edge tool, so there's an area on the edge of the screen you can swipe in on which opens up a small drawer with some apps/shortcuts. I've dabbled in moving some of the main apps into there but I don't think it's clicking for me.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Slay the Spire 2 | Reveal trailer in ~games

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    If you do a custom run in StS, you can use the "draft" or "sealed deck" modifiers to have some sort of initial deck building.

    If you do a custom run in StS, you can use the "draft" or "sealed deck" modifiers to have some sort of initial deck building.

    9 votes

  6. Comment on Looking at getting a new phone - help with my odd requirements? in ~tech

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    A used zenfone 9 might get close on the price, though you lose the wireless charging. Still multi-day battery. The 8 unfortunately won't have that battery life due to the older chip

    A used zenfone 9 might get close on the price, though you lose the wireless charging. Still multi-day battery. The 8 unfortunately won't have that battery life due to the older chip

    2 votes

  7. Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk

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    I would definitely recommend the Asus Zenfone line for a "smaller" phone (still bigger than phones from yester-year) with a headphone jack that doesn't skimp out on the other hardware. The...

    I would definitely recommend the Asus Zenfone line for a "smaller" phone (still bigger than phones from yester-year) with a headphone jack that doesn't skimp out on the other hardware. The software is also only lightly skinned so it is similar to pixel software and the last 2 generations of phones have had multi-day battery life. Only downside is Asus doesn't have the best track record of long term software/security updates and it's a little pricier than the base pixel.

    5 votes

  8. Comment on Failures in accuracy, ethics and responsibility with Linus Tech Tips and LMG as a whole in ~tech

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    Was this removed from Linus' response?

    Was this removed from Linus' response?

  9. Comment on Cooklang - Recipe markup language in ~tech

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    I think one of the main reasons is that the files are human readable text files, which makes it much easier for a non-technical person to write and parse, allowing more people to use this.

    I think one of the main reasons is that the files are human readable text files, which makes it much easier for a non-technical person to write and parse, allowing more people to use this.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Can you recommend me some Android games to play on my flight? in ~games

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    Oh that really sucks. I'll leave a review on the app about it. Coming from someone not too informed about android development I would think it wouldn't be too much effort to compile a 32 vs a 64...

    Oh that really sucks. I'll leave a review on the app about it. Coming from someone not too informed about android development I would think it wouldn't be too much effort to compile a 32 vs a 64 bit app

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Can you recommend me some Android games to play on my flight? in ~games

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    How strange. It says that on the play store? I'm on Android 13 and can download and play it.

    How strange. It says that on the play store? I'm on Android 13 and can download and play it.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Can you recommend me some Android games to play on my flight? in ~games

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    I can't recommend Slay the Spire enough. It's a roguelike deck building game that is easy to start and stop in the middle of runs. There a multiple playable characters that have different card...

    I can't recommend Slay the Spire enough. It's a roguelike deck building game that is easy to start and stop in the middle of runs. There a multiple playable characters that have different card sets available to them with different mechanics. The android port is pretty good and the touch controls generally work well since touch targets are large enough.

    10 votes

  13. Comment on Finished project: 32L hiking backpack in ~creative

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    I haven't heard of myog before, and this seems super interesting. Coming from someone new to this space, it looks like a lot of planning and effort was put into your pack. It looks well made....

    I haven't heard of myog before, and this seems super interesting. Coming from someone new to this space, it looks like a lot of planning and effort was put into your pack. It looks well made. Would you have any recommended resources for getting started?

    3 votes

  14. Comment on NBA Finals Game Two - Miami Heat (0-1) @ Denver Nuggets (1-0) - Game thread in ~sports.basketball

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    Some things I noticed as a lay-person going into the fourth: Definitely the big thing that has kept Miami in this game has been their (unsustainable?) 3 point shooting Giving Love some playing...

    Some things I noticed as a lay-person going into the fourth:

    • Definitely the big thing that has kept Miami in this game has been their (unsustainable?) 3 point shooting
    • Giving Love some playing time does give the heat an additional outside shooter, but his size is a much better matchup against Gordon and Jokic on the inside
    • Alongside that, Heat have done a great job of not letting Gordon getting switched onto Vincent
    • Braun will have a career in this league as an on ball defender even if his offensive game doesn't develop any further
    • Jokic has to be the best player in the NBA on the offensive end. Throughout the playoffs he's been making shots against some physical defense and has made some impossible reads on passes.
    • Butler doesn't seem right. Isn't attacking as much, not seeking contact, and is settling for some contested outside shots he wouldn't normally take. Maybe his knee is still bothering him?

    ETA:

    • Robinson being able to make cuts, and take some action off the dribble has opened up his offensive game so much. Crazy how he was basically benched for a large portion of the year and considered one of the worse contracts in the league to showing up big in the finals
    • The heat need to figure out their backup centre minutes. Zeller came in for a hot minute and had 3? turnovers/fouls
    4 votes

  15. Comment on Best knowledge database for an Emacs Org-Mode "expat" in ~tech

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    Sorry, I know you specifically asked for other tools, but if you already have an emacs-orgmode setup you already like, I would definitely recommend taking a look at Windows Subsystem for Linux. I...

    Sorry, I know you specifically asked for other tools, but if you already have an emacs-orgmode setup you already like, I would definitely recommend taking a look at Windows Subsystem for Linux. I tried the initial launch of WSL and it was definitely finicky, but with the release of WSL 2, every thing is a lot more natural. I've found that you can basically treat the terminal as a linux terminal.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    The one I'm currently hooked on is called Downfall. It introduces another playable character in the regular game mode, but also adds another mode called Downfall where the playable characters are...

    The one I'm currently hooked on is called Downfall. It introduces another playable character in the regular game mode, but also adds another mode called Downfall where the playable characters are regular mode enemies and fight your way down the tower. The bosses are the regular mode characters, with the 4th boss being Neow.

    Downloading it through the workshop also requries BaseMod as well as StSLib, but Downfall has been popular enough that the mod creators made it a standalone download in addition to the workshop.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Tildes down? in ~tildes

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    Does tildes have a status page?

    Does tildes have a status page?

    5 votes

  18. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Ever since getting a steam deck, I keep coming back to Slay the Spire. It's so easy to play for a few minutes in between things. And there's endless content with mod support (currently working on...

    Ever since getting a steam deck, I keep coming back to Slay the Spire. It's so easy to play for a few minutes in between things. And there's endless content with mod support (currently working on ascensions in Downfall).

    Something about deck builders draws me in. Finished inscryption as well and trying to get my partner to play across the obelisk with me.

    10 votes