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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on How Twitter turned Kimmy Schmidt into a ‘KKK Queen’ in ~tech
keb LinkHonest meta-question: why is this in ~tech? I mean, I guess it's kind of related because this wouldn't have happened without the ripple effects only possible with social media (Twitter), and...Honest meta-question: why is this in ~tech? I mean, I guess it's kind of related because this wouldn't have happened without the ripple effects only possible with social media (Twitter), and social media is related to technology. But the article and the surrounding drama seems to deal more with sociology and less with the actual technology behind Twitter.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
keb Link ParentI think your comment is very US-centric, and although I live in the U.S., I never truly felt like my government was at the risk of being overthrown; in my opinion, this kind of sentiment is a...I think your comment is very US-centric, and although I live in the U.S., I never truly felt like my government was at the risk of being overthrown; in my opinion, this kind of sentiment is a byproduct of media and social media sensationalism. But aside from that, I recognize that I'm privileged enough to live in the U.S. where, despite whether I have access to free information or not, I enjoy a high standard of living. The free and open web is still very important to many outside the U.S.
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Comment on Sublime Text 4 in ~comp
keb Link Parent+1. I love Ripcord and its creator (cancel) is a great guy. It's particularly nice if you mainly use Discord for text chat on multiple channels/servers and you feel silly having this big bulky...+1. I love Ripcord and its creator (cancel) is a great guy. It's particularly nice if you mainly use Discord for text chat on multiple channels/servers and you feel silly having this big bulky Electron app open at all times.
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Comment on Inside the all-hands meeting that led to a third of Basecamp employees quitting in ~tech
keb LinkI don't find Singer's comments (at least described in this article) very controversial. According to this partial transcript, the employee with whom he disagreed with was not arguing in good...I don't find Singer's comments (at least described in this article) very controversial. According to this partial transcript, the employee with whom he disagreed with was not arguing in good faith. Singer never said "white supremacy doesn't exist." I find his e-mail response to The Verge level-headed overall, even if I might disagree with him.
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Comment on How to choose a Python API framework in ~tech
keb Link ParentWhat's wrong with Bottle? Only reason I asked is because I deployed a simple site with it recently and found it a joy.What's wrong with Bottle?
Only reason I asked is because I deployed a simple site with it recently and found it a joy.
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Comment on What game(s) have you tried to repeatedly get into but ultimately could not? in ~games
keb (edited )LinkNight in the Woods. I wrote a kind of mini-review here. The game has become something of an inside joke among my friends and I, after two of my friends who were also interested in the game had the...Night in the Woods. I wrote a kind of mini-review here. The game has become something of an inside joke among my friends and I, after two of my friends who were also interested in the game had the same experience as I. Eventually, one of my friends managed to pull through the game while the rest of us watched. While I appreciate that the game touches on more serious subject matters, most of the game is spent listening to characters, who although seem believable, are so insufferable and take far too long to say anything interesting/meaningful. And even when they do, what they say is inevitably undercut by some low-grade comedy. The dream sequences are also notoriously a drag. EDIT: Also forgot to mention the absolutely awful and forced rhythm mini-game sections.
As a game, I don't think Night in the Woods works. It may have been better suited for the visual novel format. I feel at least then, the writing would have been more focused.
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Comment on RMS addresses the free software community in ~tech
keb Link ParentI understand what you're saying, but your original comment was misleading. For a period, anyone was able to fork and sign the open letter on Github.I understand what you're saying, but your original comment was misleading. For a period, anyone was able to fork and sign the open letter on Github.
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Comment on RMS addresses the free software community in ~tech
keb Link ParentThis is not entirely true. Most people who signed the letter are under the "Individuals" section and are not necessarily associated with FSF or RMS. I know of some people in my tech circle who...This is not entirely true. Most people who signed the letter are under the "Individuals" section and are not necessarily associated with FSF or RMS. I know of some people in my tech circle who have signed the letter who are certainly not associated with FSF.
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Comment on RMS addresses the free software community in ~tech
keb Link ParentWhat you described can be a direct result of someone's social incompetence though. It's generally a lack of normal human empathy.What you described can be a direct result of someone's social incompetence though. It's generally a lack of normal human empathy.
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Comment on RMS addresses the free software community in ~tech
keb Link ParentGood point, this is what I'm beginning to believe.Good point, this is what I'm beginning to believe.
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Comment on RMS addresses the free software community in ~tech
keb Link ParentWhich makes me wonder -- can the socially incompetent simply not be in leadership positions in the modern age? Even if you founded your own organization from the ground up, a Twitter mob can...Which makes me wonder -- can the socially incompetent simply not be in leadership positions in the modern age? Even if you founded your own organization from the ground up, a Twitter mob can swiftly gather disapproval for you and pressure those in your organization to oust you. It is now completely reasonable to fear being unpopular. Reminds me of the Black Mirror episode, "Nosedive."
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Comment on Age of Empires IV | Gameplay trailer in ~games
keb LinkWhile this does look great in my eyes, the visuals and animations look more like a game from 2009 than 2021. Still, looking forward to it.While this does look great in my eyes, the visuals and animations look more like a game from 2009 than 2021. Still, looking forward to it.
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Comment on There's no "right" way to play a game, and Twitch streamers are sick of being shamed for playing on easy in ~games
keb Link ParentAbsolutely -- you should never bash a streamer, or anyone for simply wanting to enjoy the video game (or board game, movie, ham sandwich, etc.) they bought. I disagree with your opinion on "hard...Absolutely -- you should never bash a streamer, or anyone for simply wanting to enjoy the video game (or board game, movie, ham sandwich, etc.) they bought. I disagree with your opinion on "hard mode" in games, but I guess that really depends on the game & the person playing it.
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Comment on There's no "right" way to play a game, and Twitch streamers are sick of being shamed for playing on easy in ~games
keb LinkI don't read Polygon, so maybe this kind of content is common on that site, but I found this to be a really awful article that would only real serve to fuel an argument with Internet trolls. Is...I don't read Polygon, so maybe this kind of content is common on that site, but I found this to be a really awful article that would only real serve to fuel an argument with Internet trolls. Is Polygon just Buzzfeed with video games at this point?
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Comment on A female Call of Duty Mobile esports player 'Sol' has reportedly been murdered by a male player 'Flashlight' in São Paulo in ~games
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Comment on A female Call of Duty Mobile esports player 'Sol' has reportedly been murdered by a male player 'Flashlight' in São Paulo in ~games
keb (edited )LinkMaybe that Illinois rep. is right... EDIT: Apologies, I intended my comment as a sarcastic reference to another thread on ~games at the moment. I do not seriously believe we should ban all violent...Maybe that Illinois rep. is right...
EDIT: Apologies, I intended my comment as a sarcastic reference to another thread on ~games at the moment. I do not seriously believe we should ban all violent video games. Excuse my poor attempt at humor.
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Comment on Starting March 16, LastPass users on the free plan will only be able to use it on one "device type" (either PC or mobile) in ~tech
keb LinkI've been happily using Firefox Lockwise to sync my passwords, but have been hearing about Bitwarden often. Can anyone tell me why I should move away from Lockwise? I'm not security-savvy.I've been happily using Firefox Lockwise to sync my passwords, but have been hearing about Bitwarden often. Can anyone tell me why I should move away from Lockwise? I'm not security-savvy.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
keb Link ParentI personally have never found macOS appealing; even if Apple is less invasive privacy-wise than Microsoft, I found that they overstep on user agency and autonomy far too often for me to justify...I personally have never found macOS appealing; even if Apple is less invasive privacy-wise than Microsoft, I found that they overstep on user agency and autonomy far too often for me to justify switching to macOS full-time. Although I admit that their walled garden certainly is a beautiful garden.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
keb LinkI've used Windows as my main OS since I was a teenager (so maybe 15 years at this point). Mac and Linux enthusiasts hate it, sometimes for completely justified reasons. I recently bought a used...-
I've used Windows as my main OS since I was a teenager (so maybe 15 years at this point). Mac and Linux enthusiasts hate it, sometimes for completely justified reasons. I recently bought a used $120 HP EliteDesk to use as a primary work computer with Xubuntu installed, and I enjoy working on it more than my now gaming & PhotoShop-only Windows PC. In my opinion, Windows is less frustrating to use as a poweruser than macOS.
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Kind of/not really. I suggest taking a look at the /g/ Friendly Windows Thread paste. Personally, I've been using LTSC since 2019 now with practically no issues. It only receives security updates (for up to 10 years), but no feature updates. It comes with almost no bloat, and all ads removed, but also lacks some major features because it's frozen on Windows 10 1809 (no Windows Store, no WSL2, no Windows Virtual Reality support, some newer GPU features not supported). In general, it's been a great experience. You can disable automatic updates and update downloads easily by specifying that you are on a metered connection in the settings. LTSC still has some telemetry; you can never remove telemetry completely without also removing Windows Updates from the system. If you're really, really concerned about privacy, maybe look at Windows AME, but in my opinion, it seems like more trouble than it's worth.
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I'm not a laptops guy and primarily use Thinkpads. Lenovos are typically extendable, and I think the T480 supports 64GB of RAM. Maybe look at gaming laptops.
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I made a PowerShell plugin for Playnite that uses the Github API to create/update a gist with JSON that contains my entire digital video game library across Steam/GOG/itch.io/Epic/Origin/Uplay/etc. I then fetch the gist and use it to create a searchable page for myself that is always up to date with the games I own [1]. Why? Because I constantly will forget what the heck I own and where I own it.
[1] https://keb.sheev.net/games/