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  1. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech

  2. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech

  3. Comment on Looking for very specific mouse recommendations in ~tech

  4. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech

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    I'm all out.

    I too have trial codes if anyone else is interested. Reply to this comment and I'll send it your way.

    (I had three, but since @kfwyre was out of their codes for @div72, I'll send one their way. So I have two remaining.)

    I'm all out.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Audio enthusiasts share your audio setups in ~hobbies

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    I'm not an audio enthusiast necessarily, but I want the music I'm listening to sound good without breaking the bank. I have the iconic Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, and a MiniFuse 2 audio...

    I'm not an audio enthusiast necessarily, but I want the music I'm listening to sound good without breaking the bank. I have the iconic Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, and a MiniFuse 2 audio interface. They work well together. I also have a Samson Q7 that works exceptionally well for gaming nights on Discord.

    For mobile, I value convenience over sound quality (though it's a balance), so I have the AirPods 3.

    I'm pretty happy with what I have, so I don't plan on upgrading. The only thing I might change is to get a microphone arm, but my desk is not necessarily suited for that. I'm currently using a desktop stand and it can be somewhat obtrusive, but it's not that big of a deal even when playing competitive games.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Apple TV available on Google Play Store in ~tv

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    It's strange that they're calling this app Apple TV and not Apple TV+, since it doesn't seem to allow purchased titles from the iTunes Store.

    It's strange that they're calling this app Apple TV and not Apple TV+, since it doesn't seem to allow purchased titles from the iTunes Store.

    8 votes

  7. Comment on What are everyone’s favourite pens and stationery items? in ~creative

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    I have too many fountain pens (18 to be exact), but I only ink a few at a time. Though, Lamy 2000 and TWSBI 700R Iris are almost always in my rotation. 2000 is inked with Diamine Jet Black; 700R...

    I have too many fountain pens (18 to be exact), but I only ink a few at a time. Though, Lamy 2000 and TWSBI 700R Iris are almost always in my rotation. 2000 is inked with Diamine Jet Black; 700R is inked with Diamine Writer's Blood. I try to keep a low-cost pen like a Pilot Kakuno or Lamy Safari with an archival ink to sign documents.

    I journal often. This year, I'm using Hobonichi Weekly, though I'm regretting that decision slightly. I thought I could get used to its size, but it's giving me a hard time. Since it's using Tomoe River paper, it's very fun and smooth to write on, though. For other purposes, I use A5 Midori paper. You feel more in touch with the paper since Midori is not as smooth, and I like that it's a stark difference in feeling.

    I also carry a Parker Jotter and a Lamy Aion rollerball, since not every paper is fountain pen friendly.

    8 votes

  8. Comment on Using Tails when your world doesn't feel safe anymore in ~tech

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    You reminded me of this (PDF):

    You reminded me of this (PDF):

    Basically, you’re either dealing with Mossad or not-Mossad. If your adversary is not-Mossad, then you’ll probably be fine if you pick a good password and don’t respond to emails from ChEaPestPAiNPi11s@virus-basket.biz.ru. If your adversary is the Mossad, YOU’RE GONNA DIE AND THERE’S NOTHING THAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT. The Mossad is not intimidated by the fact that you employ https://. If the Mossad wants your data, they’re going to use a drone to replace your cellphone with a piece of uranium that’s shaped like a cellphone, and when you die of tumors filled with tumors, they’re going to hold a press conference and say “It wasn’t us” as they wear t-shirts that say “IT WAS DEFINITELY US,” and then they’re going to buy all of your stuff at your estate sale so that they can directly look at the photos of your vacation instead of reading your insipid emails about them.

    23 votes

  9. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    It's far from a hobby that breaks the bank. My cheaper pens like Safari, Kakuno, and Preppy write surprisingly great and a joy to use. I haven't tried filling old plastic cartridges yet but that's...

    It's far from a hobby that breaks the bank. My cheaper pens like Safari, Kakuno, and Preppy write surprisingly great and a joy to use. I haven't tried filling old plastic cartridges yet but that's on my list. I'm using converters where I can, but I also have VAC and piston filled pens that are great in their own right.

    I have terrible handwriting but it's something that will develop itself overtime.

    As for the cleaning, I agree. I only take them apart and wash them when I change inks, but that's because I don't want to spoil the new ink in any way from whatever was left on the pen. The only pen I care more about is my Lamy 2000, but it's such a durable workhorse that I don't worry about it.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    My fountain pens! I've gotten into the hobby around last year, and I now have 18 of them. It's not an exciting collection but I think I have a good range from budget pens to borderline luxury ones...

    My fountain pens! I've gotten into the hobby around last year, and I now have 18 of them. It's not an exciting collection but I think I have a good range from budget pens to borderline luxury ones and each of them is pleasing to use in their own way. I have about 15 bottles of ink that accompany them, though majority of my pens are not inked. (A fountain pen topic might be due.)

    I have two other things that I use that while they do not delight me necessarily, they are extremely reliable and I try not to take for granted. My headphones Sennheiser HD 600 and my office chair Steelcase Leap. The chair especially cost me a pretty penny (had to pay MSRP) but it was so worth it.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on She sued over transgender ‘conversion therapy,’ a first for China in ~lgbt

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    For years after coming out as transgender, Ling’er, an aspiring influencer in eastern China, struggled from heartbreak to heartbreak. Her family refused to accept her. When she tried to find an interim job to support herself, employers would not hire her.

    And when her parents sent her to a hospital to try to change her gender identity, she was held there for three months, despite her repeated protests. She was forced to undergo treatment that included multiple rounds of electroshock therapy.

    So when she later sued the hospital for subjecting her to unnecessary and unwanted treatment, she was not optimistic. Then the seemingly unthinkable happened: A court accepted her complaint, in China’s first known lawsuit over so-called conversion therapy involving a transgender person. And the hospital agreed in October to pay her a sizable settlement.

    “To me, this is a win. With this money, I can start my new life, and start my own business,” said Ling’er, 28. “I can live my own life.”

    15 votes

  13. Comment on What do you use for 2fa? in ~tech

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    I don't use Bitwarden as my password manager, but after the whole Raivo OTP debacle, I switched to their authenticator on iOS. It's bare bones, but it's from a reputable service and it works.

    I don't use Bitwarden as my password manager, but after the whole Raivo OTP debacle, I switched to their authenticator on iOS. It's bare bones, but it's from a reputable service and it works.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech

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    I too have codes for three people. Send me a DM or reply to this comment and I'll send it your way.

    I too have codes for three people. Send me a DM or reply to this comment and I'll send it your way.

  15. Comment on Are there any guides that properly explains the crypto space? in ~finance

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    Matt Levine wrote a primer on it a couple of years ago.

    Matt Levine wrote a primer on it a couple of years ago.

    4 votes

  16. Comment on New gaming PCs - price sanity check and recommendations? in ~games

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    I don't use Linux (Fedora) anymore but when I did, my Arc 770 LE worked flawlessly.

    I don't use Linux (Fedora) anymore but when I did, my Arc 770 LE worked flawlessly.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on New York Times Tech Guild ends strike in ~tech

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    Did anything happen, though? From what I can tell, NYT's election coverage went pretty smoothly. I followed the election from there with no issues. From what I gather, the only thing that was...

    Did anything happen, though? From what I can tell, NYT's election coverage went pretty smoothly. I followed the election from there with no issues. From what I gather, the only thing that was missing was the statewide needle. I think the strike ended because they tried to use the election as leverage and it backfired on them.

    12 votes

  18. Comment on Why do you live? in ~humanities

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    I have a few people in my life that'd be devastated if I didn't. Also, more often than not, I enjoy living. I don't have life changing experiences or interactions often, if at all, but there are...

    I have a few people in my life that'd be devastated if I didn't. Also, more often than not, I enjoy living. I don't have life changing experiences or interactions often, if at all, but there are many small things that make me happy and keep me going.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on My Leopold FC900R broke - Recommendation request in ~tech

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    That's right, it's a 96% keyboard. Unless I'm misinformed, 96% keyboards are basically full sized keyboards that are more compact. I don't use a wrist rest with mine, but I don't think I have ever...

    That's right, it's a 96% keyboard. Unless I'm misinformed, 96% keyboards are basically full sized keyboards that are more compact.

    I don't use a wrist rest with mine, but I don't think I have ever used one either. So it's plenty comfortable as it is for me. NuPhy does sell wrist rests on their website.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on My Leopold FC900R broke - Recommendation request in ~tech

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    I had been using a custom made WASD Keyboard for the past 8 years or so but just last week I switched to NuPhy Halo75 v2. WASD had tactile cherry blue switches, which I enjoyed a lot, but the...

    I had been using a custom made WASD Keyboard for the past 8 years or so but just last week I switched to NuPhy Halo75 v2. WASD had tactile cherry blue switches, which I enjoyed a lot, but the switch and the keyboard itself started to show its age. I could've kept using it with some maintenance (lubing etc.) but some of those tools are not easy to acquire for me, so I thought it'd be fun to switch to a new type of keyboard that's quite different than what I had been using. My new keyboard has linear switches, which took some time getting used to but I'm pretty happy with them now. (Though I do plan on trying out a tactile switch with it later down the road.)

    Given your requirements, I think you might want to check it out. It's got a full size version called Halo96. You might be turned off by how RGB heavy the keyboard is, and I'm not a big fan of RGB myself, so I kept it turned off after having my fun with it for the first couple of days. I picked it simply because it seemed like the best "buy it and forget it" type of keyboard within my price range, which is similar to yours. Here's the Rtings review. (It's recommended as the best upper mid-range keyboard for typing.)

    1 vote