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Comment on Researchers at Uppsala University have successfully created the world's first paper battery in ~tech
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Comment on Tech firms “can and must” put backdoors in encryption, AG Barr says in ~tech
legeri LinkCGP Grey said it best: No matter how much we might wish it, there's no way to build a digital lock that only angels can open and demons can not. Anyone saying otherwise is either ignorant of the...CGP Grey said it best:
No matter how much we might wish it, there's no way to build a digital lock that only angels can open and demons can not. Anyone saying otherwise is either ignorant of the mathematics or less of an angel than they appear.
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Comment on What is something that recently surprised you? in ~talk
legeri Link ParentYep, never assume that a red light has some magical power to make cars stop. Always assume that there is some asshole a little out of your sight ready and willing to disregard it.Yep, never assume that a red light has some magical power to make cars stop. Always assume that there is some asshole a little out of your sight ready and willing to disregard it.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
legeri Link ParentVery true, I forgot how Yara was upset about Jon's actions which makes total sense. Though I can't say the same for Dorne, but maybe because Thenew, Prince of Dorne was only mentioned like once...Very true, I forgot how Yara was upset about Jon's actions which makes total sense. Though I can't say the same for Dorne, but maybe because Thenew, Prince of Dorne was only mentioned like once before his appearance in the finale so we really don't know much of his allegiances to either Dany or the Sand Snakes who previously pledged themselves to Dany.
And yeah, I guess while we as the viewers know that Jon has no desire for the throne, the council doesn't know that. And who's to say his children wouldn't feel differently. Tbh I'd love to see a spin-off a couple generations from now where Jon's children or grandchildren are upset at what they did to him and try to get Westeros to recognize their heritage. And Icefyre rebellion or something.
The butterflies is a minor point that I'm just poking fun at. You're right that Davos did mention the butterflies when talking about Naath but what point was there in that if not to be a clear reference to their lethality in the books.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
legeri Link ParentAnd then Grey Worm and the Unsullied immediately fuck off to Naath anyway (where they'll likely be killed by the disease ridden butterflies that kill foreigners) so why even bother sending Jon to...And then Grey Worm and the Unsullied immediately fuck off to Naath anyway (where they'll likely be killed by the disease ridden butterflies that kill foreigners) so why even bother sending Jon to the Wall?
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Comment on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 discussion thread in ~tv
legeri Link ParentWood is flammable, but you don't just throw a ton of logs on a firepit to get a huge fire. That's how you smother a fire. As Gilly said, you have to let it breathe.Wood is flammable, but you don't just throw a ton of logs on a firepit to get a huge fire. That's how you smother a fire. As Gilly said, you have to let it breathe.
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Comment on YouTube is still struggling to rein in its recommendation algorithm in ~tech
legeri LinkTangentially related, but it's astounding to me that YouTube's autoplay setting (which will just play the video slotted for 'Up Next' automatically) is not account bound, but device bound. So even...Tangentially related, but it's astounding to me that YouTube's autoplay setting (which will just play the video slotted for 'Up Next' automatically) is not account bound, but device bound. So even if you turn it off on your bedroom chromecast, it's still on for your PS4 and phone apps.
Seems like they really want to push this feature, yet this kind of thing is still prevalent?
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Comment on ‘Kindly adjust’ to our English in ~humanities
legeri Link ParentI just don't understand why Tharoor posted the article on an Indian magazine meant for an Indian audience, but it's written as if addressed to absolutely everyone else. What is this meant to...I just don't understand why Tharoor posted the article on an Indian magazine meant for an Indian audience, but it's written as if addressed to absolutely everyone else. What is this meant to accomplish?
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Comment on ‘Kindly adjust’ to our English in ~humanities
legeri LinkI feel like author is making a mountain out of nothing here. There are quite a few popular variations of English. American, Australian, Indian, and of course... er, English and all of them have...I feel like author is making a mountain out of nothing here.
There are quite a few popular variations of English. American, Australian, Indian, and of course... er, English and all of them have their own unique phrases or slang. Are people really scoffing and belittling Indian English so much that the author felt the need to complain the English speaking world isn't taking them seriously enough?
If I go to the UK and talk about having to take the trash out instead of the bin (exhilarating conversation for traveling abroad, I know) of course people are going to look at me funny. In the same way, if I'm ever in India and hear people talking about a mugging, I won't assume that someone was robbed at gunpoint like I would if I were in my home country.
How about you just kindly adjust to whatever locale you're participating in.
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Comment on What are some must-dos when you are setting up a new PC? in ~tech
legeri Link ParentFormer employee of Malwarebytes here. The web firewall feature came later and was secondary to the main function, which was essentially to be the wing man to your AV. Anti-Malware is specifically...Former employee of Malwarebytes here. The web firewall feature came later and was secondary to the main function, which was essentially to be the wing man to your AV. Anti-Malware is specifically designed to not conflict with other AVs, and focuses on catching zero-day viruses, trojans, and PUPs. Malicious content older than a week or two was not really our focus, since malware writers often evolve their own code on a daily basis to evade AVs detection mechanisms.
You're right that they're adding more and more tools that compliment the main Anti-Malware software, but to my knowledge those are optional.
Using a modern browser with regular security updates and being smart about how you interact with the web should always be your first line of defense, but having a backup like Malwarebytes or Defender is certainly nice to have in my opinion.
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Comment on Tucker Carlson says he can't go to restaurants anymore in ~tv
legeri LinkWow the title of this post is derogative, and the white supremacist tag seems out of place. I can't say that I know all that much about Tucker Carlson as a person, but this article paints him as a...Wow the title of this post is derogative, and the white supremacist tag seems out of place. I can't say that I know all that much about Tucker Carlson as a person, but this article paints him as a moderate conservative dealing with hate speech and open threats when appearing in public places, seemingly as a result of the ever increasing polarization of politics in the US.
OP, are you suggesting that he simply avoid the public and get his meals "to go" so he doesn't have to face harassment? Or is the harassment deserved in your opinion?
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Comment on US Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination in ~news
legeri Link ParentWell, the real reason (in my view) for all of these agendas is that there's money it. Money that constituents will likely never see, but because conservatives in power can spin it as "This way is...Well, the real reason (in my view) for all of these agendas is that there's money it. Money that constituents will likely never see, but because conservatives in power can spin it as "This way is our tribe's thing, and the other tribe can't take that from us", they get support over and over again. Divide and conquer
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Comment on Siri, Alexa, Google - Who's using and having good experiences with voice commands? in ~tech
legeri Link ParentI have a very similar experience to yours with Google Home. You probably know this already, but you can wrap up that last batch of commands into a routine as well! When I say "Good night" to it,...I have a very similar experience to yours with Google Home.
You probably know this already, but you can wrap up that last batch of commands into a routine as well! When I say "Good night" to it, it knows to turn off the lights, tv, set an alarm for my usual wake time, and then play ambient sounds on the bedroom Mini.
Additionally, the continued conversation feature is a game changer in my opinion. Basically after it answers your first query, it stays listening for about 5 seconds, and if it picks up on another command/query, it'll do that too without you having to say "Hey Google" again. Makes for a more natural conversation.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~humanities
legeri Link ParentI wonder if there have been any studies on recurring dreams, or more specifically, recurring settings in dreams. I don't remember my dreams very much these days, but back when I did, I would often...I wonder if there have been any studies on recurring dreams, or more specifically, recurring settings in dreams. I don't remember my dreams very much these days, but back when I did, I would often dream of the same place, a big mansion with dozens of rooms. And many of them had a sense familiarity to them. Usually dreams of that place were of me trying (and failing) to escape.
Also, what pills are you referring to? I wouldn't be opposed to taking a drug that would help me remember and/or experience dreams more vividly. Even though I know it's just something my brain created, I kind of want to return to that mansion and learn more about it.
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Comment on Warbringers: Sylvanas - World of Warcraft short in ~games
legeri Link ParentMm not quite. She was a high elf who lived and died defending her home of Quel'thalas. The high elves are tangentially related to the night elves that migrated to that big tree, but I don't think...Mm not quite. She was a high elf who lived and died defending her home of Quel'thalas. The high elves are tangentially related to the night elves that migrated to that big tree, but I don't think she even knew of its existence in life.
Edit: Omg I just realized it's /u/aphoenix and you probably already knew all this. Hi!!
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Comment on How do you listen to music? in ~music
legeri Link ParentI believe both the free and premium versions of Google Play Music allows you to upload your own local media and stream them from anywhere as long as you're logged in.I believe both the free and premium versions of Google Play Music allows you to upload your own local media and stream them from anywhere as long as you're logged in.
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Comment on Reddit — one of the world's most popular websites — is trying to cash in through advertising in ~tech
legeri Link ParentIt's a simple solution, but I'm not sure it's a satisfying one because it presents another problem. I'm lazy and I'd rather not have to shift communities every 2-3 years because of capitalistic...It's a simple solution, but I'm not sure it's a satisfying one because it presents another problem. I'm lazy and I'd rather not have to shift communities every 2-3 years because of capitalistic bloat.
This one is flawed too, but maybe get governments or some decentralized organizations to subsidize discussion/community oriented sites like Reddit and Facebook so they don't turn into a mess to begin with. If these companies didn't have to worry about making a profit and meeting expectations of investors, then this wouldn't need to be an issue.
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Comment on Steam sale - post your recommendations in ~games
legeri Link ParentTo add onto this, I bought the game for console on launch and just recently bought the Gold version for PC during the sale because it's so damn good and it was cheaper than buying all the DLC...To add onto this, I bought the game for console on launch and just recently bought the Gold version for PC during the sale because it's so damn good and it was cheaper than buying all the DLC separately on console.
The Lootbox Market always felt very disjointed and sort of tacked on at the end for me. The main incentive to buy lootboxes was to get orcs with random stats and hope you get a good one. But it kinda flies in the face of the main reason to play the game imo, which is the Nemesis system. Travelling through Mordor and forging your own story with the orcs you encounter is part of the core gameplay. Why would I want to just straight up buy orcs that are just immediately on my side?
The devs do a pretty good job of listening to the community, and as a result they've actually removed lootboxes entirely and are currently working on a free update scheduled to hit in July that will flesh out Act IV to make it less grindy.
If you liked the first game, or are a fan of Arkham style combat RPG games, then Shadow of War is a must-buy.
Talk about /r/restofthefuckingowl...
Here's an article I found for the same thing that goes slightly more into detail (but still not much) though it's from a couple years back.