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Comment on Gift recommendations in ~life
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Comment on Gift recommendations in ~life
lazycouchpotato Link ParentI was eyeing that! I have an Ikea garlic press and I'm happy with it but I wanted something for ginger.I was eyeing that! I have an Ikea garlic press and I'm happy with it but I wanted something for ginger.
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Comment on Gift recommendations in ~life
lazycouchpotato Link ParentOops. Corrected!Oops. Corrected!
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Comment on Gift recommendations in ~life
lazycouchpotato (edited )LinkAll prices USD. I like to give gifts that are slightly whimsical but useful. For an upcoming White Elephant with gamer friends, I got a Spider-Man controller holder ($15 in-store) and Xbox...All prices USD. I like to give gifts that are slightly whimsical but useful.
For an upcoming White Elephant with gamer friends, I got a Spider-Man controller holder ($15 in-store) and Xbox controller bag clips ($5 in-store).
For someone who's into cooking, I got a kit of kitchen tools in the shape of animals ($30) and a cookbook holder ($18).
For someone into gardening, I got a mini terrarium ($14) and cactus-shaped fridge magnets ($8)
For myself, I'd want something like the Cardputer Adv ($30).
For inspiration, I checked out Wirecutter, World Market, Vat19, Uncommon Goods and OffTheWagon.
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Comment on Games: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~games
lazycouchpotato LinkThe least amount of gaming I've ever done in a year. I've only played and completed one so far: Bokura. My gaming time got swapped with watching anime.The least amount of gaming I've ever done in a year. I've only played and completed one so far: Bokura.
My gaming time got swapped with watching anime.
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Comment on Are there any current Kagi extended trial codes? in ~tech
lazycouchpotato LinkSide note, if you have a Notesnook or Ente subscription, you can get a code for a 3-month Kagi trial from each. Code won't work with existing accounts. -
Comment on Drinking coffee from a cup made of coffee in ~food
lazycouchpotato LinkAn excellent video I found on Lemmy.An excellent video I found on Lemmy.
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Drinking coffee from a cup made of coffee
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Comment on What is your 'Subway Take'? in ~talk
lazycouchpotato LinkTraffic lights should act as stop signs late at night. It seems wasteful β for both fuel and time β being the only car at the intersection waiting for the light to turn green late at night. There...Traffic lights should act as stop signs late at night.
It seems wasteful β for both fuel and time β being the only car at the intersection waiting for the light to turn green late at night.
There was a power outage in the area a few weeks ago and the lights stopped working β they'd blink red until they were fixed. You're supposed to treat them as stop signs when that happens.
I was able to get home so much faster that night.
That should be the case for all street lights from 10 PM to 6 AM.
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Comment on A better way to watch YouTube in ~tech
lazycouchpotato (edited )Link ParentI have my watch and search history turned off. My liked videos and subscribed accounts are all the algorithm gets to find me content I'd like. It's worked pretty well for me. Edit: It's what the...I have my watch and search history turned off. My liked videos and subscribed accounts are all the algorithm gets to find me content I'd like.
It's worked pretty well for me.
Edit: It's what the post talks about π I should've read it thoroughly first.
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Comment on Studios decry cinemasβ ad-filled preshows as AMC warns of β25-30 extra minutesβ: Here are the consequences for movie biz in ~movies
lazycouchpotato LinkMost people are scrolling on their phone until the movie begins. Do the ads even matter in that case? Yeah the time wastage sucks and but if the ads provide revenue to theaters and prevent them...Most people are scrolling on their phone until the movie begins. Do the ads even matter in that case? Yeah the time wastage sucks and but if the ads provide revenue to theaters and prevent them from completely dying I'm ok with them.
I went to the theater last week. I put down my phone for trailers that seemed interesting to me and whenever an ad came up I started scrolling Lemmy or Tildes.
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Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc
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Comment on Finding the best sleep tracker in ~tech
lazycouchpotato LinkI've been relying on The Quantified Scientist's reviews on YouTube for reviews of health/sleep tracking devices. It seems thorough enough for me to not find anything wrong in his testing. His...I've been relying on The Quantified Scientist's reviews on YouTube for reviews of health/sleep tracking devices. It seems thorough enough for me to not find anything wrong in his testing.
His results were quite different compared to Karpathy's. Apple Watches were the best in heart rate and sleep tracking according to his tests, whereas Oura and Whoop were a step below, but not bad.
I have a Fitbit Sense 2 myself and I'm content with its sleep tracking.
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Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech
lazycouchpotato LinkLocalSend is my go-to for transferring files from Windows to iPadOS. Works better than KDE Connect which I use with my Android phone. I was having issues with transferring .mkv files to my iPad....LocalSend is my go-to for transferring files from Windows to iPadOS. Works better than KDE Connect which I use with my Android phone.
I was having issues with transferring .mkv files to my iPad. This post made me realize I should research the issue, and found that disabling
Save media to galleryin the LocalSend iPad app settings does the trick. https://github.com/localsend/localsend/issues/1309#issuecomment-2689784647 Thanks for motivating me to find a solution! -
Comment on Humble Choice - February 2025 in ~games
lazycouchpotato Link ParentThanks for your review! My Little Universe was the only game I was looking forward to due to the co-op aspect. Gonna skip this month's bundle.Thanks for your review!
My Little Universe was the only game I was looking forward to due to the co-op aspect. Gonna skip this month's bundle.
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Comment on Google faces US trial for collecting data on users who opted out in ~tech
lazycouchpotato LinkGot an email regarding the class action lawsuit on 22 Oct 2024. Gmail sent that email to my spam folder π Β―\_(γ)_/Β―Got an email regarding the class action lawsuit on 22 Oct 2024.
Gmail sent that email to my spam folder π Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
lazycouchpotato LinkNeon White It's on PC Game Pass so I decided to give it a try last month. Was feeling lazy and didn't feel like sitting on my desk so I played it on the couch with a controller. I was fumbling and...It's on PC Game Pass so I decided to give it a try last month. Was feeling lazy and didn't feel like sitting on my desk so I played it on the couch with a controller. I was fumbling and struggling with the controls and didn't quite enjoy my ~30 minute gaming session, thinking this game just wasn't for me.
Tried it again a few days ago for the heck of it but this time with keyboard and mouse .. and it just clicked with me. I'm able to move with greater precision, I'm not fumbling with the controls - I'm enjoying my experience. Can't wait to play more of it.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
lazycouchpotato LinkIt Takes Two: Finally got around to completing this treat of a game. Fun, engaging, plenty of variety in gameplay - the gold standard for co-op gaming. Can't wait to see what's next from Hazelight...- It Takes Two: Finally got around to completing this treat of a game. Fun, engaging, plenty of variety in gameplay - the gold standard for co-op gaming. Can't wait to see what's next from Hazelight Studios.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
lazycouchpotato LinkCompleted Hellblade II yesterday. Visually, it's stunning. Probably the most photorealistic game I've played so far. More emphasis on story and walking this time - gameplay felt a bit lacking...Completed Hellblade II yesterday.
Visually, it's stunning. Probably the most photorealistic game I've played so far. More emphasis on story and walking this time - gameplay felt a bit lacking compared to Hellblade I. Also have to agree with another review I read that said the game rushed its ending in the final chapter.
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Comment on What toothpaste do you use? in ~life.style
lazycouchpotato LinkGot a few sensitive front teeth, so Sensodyne Repair and Protect for me.Got a few sensitive front teeth, so Sensodyne Repair and Protect for me.
It's more of a want than a need π
I had a weird desire for the Flipper Zero for the longest time but couldn't justify the price. Happened to come across the Cardputer as a cheaper alternative and I find the form factor adorable.
If I got one I was hoping it would get the creative juices flowing in my brain and I'd figure out use cases. Maybe a glorified TV remote? Use the keyboard buttons as a macro pad for my laptop?