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  1. Comment on Sony reveals PlayStation Classic game lineup in ~games

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    Looks like a lot of licensing issues. THPS alone will probably never appear as it's original release for music licensing issues alone.

    Looks like a lot of licensing issues. THPS alone will probably never appear as it's original release for music licensing issues alone.

    6 votes

  2. Comment on Feature Request: SQRL authentication in ~tildes

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    It’s been several years since he announced it right?

    It’s been several years since he announced it right?

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Feature Request: SQRL authentication in ~tildes

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    Are there a significant amount of other site that use SQRL? Forgive my ignorance, but this is the first time I’ve seen anyone reference it outside of Steve Gibson on the Twit security podcast.

    Are there a significant amount of other site that use SQRL? Forgive my ignorance, but this is the first time I’ve seen anyone reference it outside of Steve Gibson on the Twit security podcast.

    7 votes

  4. Comment on What are you typing on? in ~tech

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    My keybord at the office is an Apple USB Aluminum Extended, too bad it’s been discontinued for an insanely priced Bluetooth version.

    My keybord at the office is an Apple USB Aluminum Extended, too bad it’s been discontinued for an insanely priced Bluetooth version.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Linux users: after finishing distro hopping, where did you land? in ~tech

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    I’m right there with you. 2015 was peak MBP. The 2018 update has given me some hope, but good lord USB-C is still a shitshow.

    I’m right there with you. 2015 was peak MBP. The 2018 update has given me some hope, but good lord USB-C is still a shitshow.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Linux users: after finishing distro hopping, where did you land? in ~tech

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    Yeah, the software quality on macOS is amazing, head and shoulders above Windows and Linux. There is a core group of developers that care about making high quality paid apps, that are extremely...

    Yeah, the software quality on macOS is amazing, head and shoulders above Windows and Linux. There is a core group of developers that care about making high quality paid apps, that are extremely powerful, great looking and most importantly, fit in with the rest of the OS.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Sneaky subscriptions are plaguing the App Store in ~tech

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    Apple needs to do better about subscription management. Finding the interface to cancel a subscription is much too difficult compared to the Play Store. It would also be nice to send an email/push...

    Apple needs to do better about subscription management. Finding the interface to cancel a subscription is much too difficult compared to the Play Store. It would also be nice to send an email/push notification before a subscription will bill for the first time, with a link to the subscription management interface.

    5 votes

  8. Comment on How do you manage your personal budget? in ~finance

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    Also recommending YNAB, if you can get in to the envelope method it’s great. It’s pricey, but it’s worth it for me.

    Also recommending YNAB, if you can get in to the envelope method it’s great. It’s pricey, but it’s worth it for me.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on “The iPhone XR is depressing” — UnboxTherapy. TLDR: It has a low screen resolution only to artificially make it less premium than the iPhones XS and XS Max, to compel people to buy these two, instead. in ~tech

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    We shall see, but I'm willing to bet it will sell like crazy. People just don't care about specs, they just want the new iPhone in Coral. I can't even count how many times in 2010 that I pointed...

    We shall see, but I'm willing to bet it will sell like crazy. People just don't care about specs, they just want the new iPhone in Coral. I can't even count how many times in 2010 that I pointed out the difference in screen quality between the iPhone 4 and 3GS, and people just didn't care. Now they will see a phone with a bigger screen (even if it is lower PPI) than the XS for $250 less.

    9 votes

  10. Comment on “The iPhone XR is depressing” — UnboxTherapy. TLDR: It has a low screen resolution only to artificially make it less premium than the iPhones XS and XS Max, to compel people to buy these two, instead. in ~tech

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    People always point at Apple when referring to “planned obsolescence”, but I see an awful lot of old iPhones still in use that get regular OS updates.

    People always point at Apple when referring to “planned obsolescence”, but I see an awful lot of old iPhones still in use that get regular OS updates.

    13 votes

  11. Comment on “The iPhone XR is depressing” — UnboxTherapy. TLDR: It has a low screen resolution only to artificially make it less premium than the iPhones XS and XS Max, to compel people to buy these two, instead. in ~tech

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    Flagship price for Apple is now $999.

    Flagship price for Apple is now $999.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on “The iPhone XR is depressing” — UnboxTherapy. TLDR: It has a low screen resolution only to artificially make it less premium than the iPhones XS and XS Max, to compel people to buy these two, instead. in ~tech

    jwilcoxson
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    I was concerned about the resolution, but I have a 7 with the same PPI, and I think the screen on it is great even though its "only 720p". Also, I'm willing to bet they are going to sell more XRs...

    I was concerned about the resolution, but I have a 7 with the same PPI, and I think the screen on it is great even though its "only 720p".

    Also, I'm willing to bet they are going to sell more XRs than XS/XS Max combined. Colors and a cheaper price tag make a big difference.

    8 votes

  13. Comment on What games have you have recently completed? in ~games

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    Pokemon Ultra Sun - First Pokemon game I have played and beaten since Blue. I enjoyed it, but it was pretty easy. Bravely Default - Excellent game for lovers of old JRPGs. The last 20% or so of it...

    Pokemon Ultra Sun - First Pokemon game I have played and beaten since Blue. I enjoyed it, but it was pretty easy.

    Bravely Default - Excellent game for lovers of old JRPGs. The last 20% or so of it is a little rough though.

    Ni No Kuni II - I absolutely adored this game. A bit on the easy side, but the story, graphics and gameplay were great.

    Kirby Planet Robobot - Again, too easy, but a joy to play.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What if app stores were federated? in ~tech

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    It's a nice idea, but I think people that care about OSS and federated systems are way in the minority.

    It's a nice idea, but I think people that care about OSS and federated systems are way in the minority.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on What if app stores were federated? in ~tech

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    I'm an Apple person, but that is a nice feature for more savvy users. You can side load apps to an iPhone if you have a Mac, but the certificate only lasts a few days and then the app won't launch...

    I'm an Apple person, but that is a nice feature for more savvy users. You can side load apps to an iPhone if you have a Mac, but the certificate only lasts a few days and then the app won't launch until you reinstall. With Android its just a simple security setting to allow sideloaded apps (which is actually what MacOS does).

    The converse side is that it's really easy to convince a novice person to flip that switch and get in trouble.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on Introducing PlayStation Classic, with twenty pre-loaded games - available for $100 USD on December 3 in ~games

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    I get what you are saying, and overall it's not that hard. But I would argue that anything involving a Linux command line is too much to expect out of your average person.

    I get what you are saying, and overall it's not that hard. But I would argue that anything involving a Linux command line is too much to expect out of your average person.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Introducing PlayStation Classic, with twenty pre-loaded games - available for $100 USD on December 3 in ~games

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    That math still doesn't check out, but the point is that not everyone would have access to something like that, and then you would be dealing with the fact that its a 20 year old console that...

    That math still doesn't check out, but the point is that not everyone would have access to something like that, and then you would be dealing with the fact that its a 20 year old console that didn't have the most reliable optical drive to begin with. The convenience of something brand new, solid state, and available at Best Buy is pretty nice.

    3 votes

  18. Comment on Introducing PlayStation Classic, with twenty pre-loaded games - available for $100 USD on December 3 in ~games

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    "I know you wanted a PSX Classic, but I got you this other thing that was slightly cheaper. Oh, BTW I hope you like Linux and all the games on it are illegal"

    "I know you wanted a PSX Classic, but I got you this other thing that was slightly cheaper. Oh, BTW I hope you like Linux and all the games on it are illegal"

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Introducing PlayStation Classic, with twenty pre-loaded games - available for $100 USD on December 3 in ~games

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    This argument always comes up when one of these classic systems is announced. Getting a RPi3+ setup and running RetroPie isn't exactly an average consumer level project. Plus, most people aren't...

    This argument always comes up when one of these classic systems is announced. Getting a RPi3+ setup and running RetroPie isn't exactly an average consumer level project. Plus, most people aren't going to actually backup and emulate copies of the physical games they own and only those.

    It's completely fine to pay money for convenience and legality.

    6 votes

  20. Comment on Introducing PlayStation Classic, with twenty pre-loaded games - available for $100 USD on December 3 in ~games

    jwilcoxson
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    Thats a bit of an exaggeration.

    Thats a bit of an exaggeration.

    4 votes