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  1. Comment on What's a setting that you'd recommend? in ~tech

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    On IOS from a security perspective I recommend 2 settings: Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> {Don't Allow on Passcode & Face ID & Accounts} *use a pin in my case In the...

    On IOS from a security perspective I recommend 2 settings:
    Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> {Don't Allow on Passcode & Face ID & Accounts} *use a pin in my case
    In the event of mobile loss, your iCloud account and or passcode will not be easily compromised.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

  3. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Fascinating the length that world record chasers will go to get it one record. Can't say I would do that but I am an admirer of people who do, congrats Mr. Barone.

    Fascinating the length that world record chasers will go to get it one record. Can't say I would do that but I am an admirer of people who do, congrats Mr. Barone.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society

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    I didn't know much of this guy to care but I forced myself to learn about him given the constant coverage. His quotes and his talks are to me an eye roll! Political violence don't end well however...

    I didn't know much of this guy to care but I forced myself to learn about him given the constant coverage. His quotes and his talks are to me an eye roll! Political violence don't end well however it seems that the easy route has been taken by many people of stocking the fire of violence. Shouldn't be a surprise.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer in ~tech

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    It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change)...

    It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change) but slowly I've introduced it to her. There is a learning curve as it comes to usage, securing linux etc., but I think that Linux mint was the right decision for myself at home - ain't going back!

    6 votes

  6. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

  7. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Maybe we have now plausible reason to believe the existence of BolugaRex from Jurassic movie.

    Maybe we have now plausible reason to believe the existence of BolugaRex from Jurassic movie.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    I read this a couple days back, awesome! If I had the means, and the ability, why not! YOLO baby!

    I read this a couple days back, awesome! If I had the means, and the ability, why not! YOLO baby!

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Joseph Bonaparte in NJ I was around this area on holiday and learned something new.

    Joseph Bonaparte in NJ
    I was around this area on holiday and learned something new.

    Joseph Bonaparte finally settled in New Jersey under the name of the Count de Survilliers (Americans tended to call him Mr. Bonaparte)--taken from his Mortefontaine estates—in early 1817.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

  11. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    His 'mistake' is being caught doing it, talk about showing the true colors of the person.

    His 'mistake' is being caught doing it, talk about showing the true colors of the person.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    What the world needs are more self-inflated lawyers.

    What the world needs are more self-inflated lawyers.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Danish government has announced it will abolish a 25% sales tax on books, in an effort to combat a "reading crisis" in ~books

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    Completely agree with your point. The other thing is that unlike what I, or you may see as a 'local' issue, it's not. It's a world wide phenomenon. Where that will take us, hard to say but it's...

    Completely agree with your point. The other thing is that unlike what I, or you may see as a 'local' issue, it's not. It's a world wide phenomenon. Where that will take us, hard to say but it's darn scary.

    The thing I have done, within my own circle is to ingrain the love of reading.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on How Tea’s founder convinced millions of women to spill their secrets, then exposed them to the world in ~tech

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    It's called conditioning. Tell me people that it's for safety, this, that and the other, sooner or later it becomes true. The real reason behind all this is just that, money. What a scam and...

    It's called conditioning. Tell me people that it's for safety, this, that and the other, sooner or later it becomes true. The real reason behind all this is just that, money. What a scam and people keep falling for it.

    13 votes

  15. Comment on Famous cognitive psychology experiments that failed to replicate in ~science

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    I can only speak from experience, listening to Mozart has not made me any smarter.

    I can only speak from experience, listening to Mozart has not made me any smarter.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on No food, no water, and a broken leg – how American journalist Alec Luhn survived a harrowing week in the Norwegian wild in ~hobbies

  17. Comment on So was there no song of the summer this year? in ~music

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    Am just too old, no other excuse.

    Am just too old, no other excuse.

    4 votes

  18. Comment on No food, no water, and a broken leg – how American journalist Alec Luhn survived a harrowing week in the Norwegian wild in ~hobbies

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    The incredible part of this whole adventure is that he is married. It may have contributed to him making disastrous decisions. The article was light on that detail. Either way, he kept his dignity...

    The incredible part of this whole adventure is that he is married. It may have contributed to him making disastrous decisions. The article was light on that detail. Either way, he kept his dignity and a story to tell. Didn't say if he kept his shoe or not, I hope he did so he can frame it and show others what not to do because he won't learn from this experience.

    The sole of his left boot started coming off after a few hours

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    That's exactly what I was just thinking, WTF moment. Wow.

    That's exactly what I was just thinking, WTF moment. Wow.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    In a world that continually has people whose job is to squeeze every single cent from people I agree. Ikea isn't my favorite place but if those who go find it a nice place to meet, why not.

    In a world that continually has people whose job is to squeeze every single cent from people I agree. Ikea isn't my favorite place but if those who go find it a nice place to meet, why not.

    3 votes