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  1. Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games

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    I've been working on Donkey Kong 64 for over a year now with my 4 year old. I don't have a ton of time, and we try to limit their screentime as well. So we play like 10-20 minutes a few times a...

    I've been working on Donkey Kong 64 for over a year now with my 4 year old. I don't have a ton of time, and we try to limit their screentime as well. So we play like 10-20 minutes a few times a week. It's quite challenging to get back in, remember the special button combos, and remember what you were working on last time. Also, my little one "doesn't like" certain tasks that are important to finish to move on to the next section. So it's a challenge to do it and hear "oh maaaan not blow fish submarine daddyyyyy".

    2 votes
  2. Comment on I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools! in ~tech

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    Thanks for the tips. I actually turned on Stage Manager as a recommendation from someone, and I like it so far.

    Thanks for the tips. I actually turned on Stage Manager as a recommendation from someone, and I like it so far.

  3. Comment on I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools! in ~tech

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    Gotcha okay thank you. There actually is all of that in the main mouse menu now. I inverted and changed some speed settings yesterday. I don't know if those are new.

    Gotcha okay thank you. There actually is all of that in the main mouse menu now. I inverted and changed some speed settings yesterday. I don't know if those are new.

  4. Comment on I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools! in ~tech

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    Can I ask what you fix with the MacMouseFix? I'm having an issue with like an acceleration when scrolling with a Windows mouse. It starts scrolling very quickly after I try to move down the page...

    Can I ask what you fix with the MacMouseFix? I'm having an issue with like an acceleration when scrolling with a Windows mouse. It starts scrolling very quickly after I try to move down the page just a little bit

  5. I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools!

    This is the first time in my career that a Mac is the preferred machine for an organization. I've been using Windows for 30 years. This is a big change for me but I want to learn some useful tips...

    This is the first time in my career that a Mac is the preferred machine for an organization. I've been using Windows for 30 years. This is a big change for me but I want to learn some useful tips and tricks on Mac os.

    This could be "what are some changes you made on the Mac settings to make your Mac experience feel more comfortable?" Or "what tool on Mac can you not live without?"

    There aren't any rules really, I want this to be a fun conversation, thanks everyone!

    44 votes
  6. Comment on What are your AI-generated guilty pleasures? in ~tech

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    I do enjoy taking friends and coworkers faces and make a meme with the image in a light hearted way. Usually very quickly in a Teams/Whatsapp chat.

    I do enjoy taking friends and coworkers faces and make a meme with the image in a light hearted way. Usually very quickly in a Teams/Whatsapp chat.

    2 votes
  7. Comment on Any experience with GLG consulting? in ~tech

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    Great thanks for the feedback

    Great thanks for the feedback

    2 votes
  8. Comment on Any experience with GLG consulting? in ~tech

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    Actually another question. Any recommendations for getting started in consulting outside of a company like GLG? Do most people just end up working part time for a couple people they know, but then...

    Actually another question. Any recommendations for getting started in consulting outside of a company like GLG? Do most people just end up working part time for a couple people they know, but then keep expanding the network? Just curious about the building blocks for doing this full time.

    3 votes
  9. Comment on Any experience with GLG consulting? in ~tech

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    Great advice thank you. For me I wanted to dip my toe in a bit and see what the market is looking for. And like you mentioned get some different experiences with other companies. I don't need this...

    Great advice thank you. For me I wanted to dip my toe in a bit and see what the market is looking for. And like you mentioned get some different experiences with other companies. I don't need this revenue at this point, don't get me wrong it would be nice, but I think of it as getting paid to learn something new.

    2 votes
  10. Any experience with GLG consulting?

    I had heard about GLG a while ago and I was just approached by someone from GLG for a project. Does anyone have experience working with them specifically? I have never done any paid consulting...

    I had heard about GLG a while ago and I was just approached by someone from GLG for a project. Does anyone have experience working with them specifically? I have never done any paid consulting gigs and I want to make sure I understand what I'm getting into.

    Thanks!

    10 votes
  11. Comment on Your brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of cognitive debt when using an AI assistant for essay writing task in ~tech

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    I agree I'd like to know more. I do workshops for my company that teaches your method, because this is the best way. This is an assistant to your knowledge and learning. I don't want anyone to...

    I agree I'd like to know more. I do workshops for my company that teaches your method, because this is the best way. This is an assistant to your knowledge and learning. I don't want anyone to think that they don't need to know how to do their job or they don't need to learn something new.

    1 vote
  12. Comment on Do you like being thrifty? in ~talk

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    Being thrifty came from my dad as well, but he is way too extreme with it. I take a balanced approach. I'm building a treehouse for my kids right now and I'm using a lot of used materials, but I'm...

    Being thrifty came from my dad as well, but he is way too extreme with it. I take a balanced approach.

    I'm building a treehouse for my kids right now and I'm using a lot of used materials, but I'm spending the money where it matters. I spend extra for the parts that need to last or bring the strength.

    I get so excited when I find something cheap or free, it is a really good feeling. I can have this thing for a fraction of the cost that would make my family's lives better.

    5 votes
  13. Comment on Waymos are getting more assertive. Why the driverless taxis are learning to drive like humans. in ~transport

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    I'm actually going to be trying one tomorrow while I'm San Fran, I'll report back.

    I'm actually going to be trying one tomorrow while I'm San Fran, I'll report back.

    5 votes
  14. Comment on Text Formatting in Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders in ~tech

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    For me I don't really want this as I use notepad to open text based files to keep original formatting. Normally I'll use Notepad++ all day, but when I'm on a server or anything like that..I don't...

    For me I don't really want this as I use notepad to open text based files to keep original formatting. Normally I'll use Notepad++ all day, but when I'm on a server or anything like that..I don't want a bunch of formatting settings and bulk getting in the way.

    3 votes
  15. Comment on What are some good vegan substitutes for cheese? in ~food

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    I'm vegetarian but we do try different vegan cheeses. Both the Field Roast and Miyokos brands make some really good options, if you have that near you. Miyokos even makes a pourable mozzarella,...

    I'm vegetarian but we do try different vegan cheeses. Both the Field Roast and Miyokos brands make some really good options, if you have that near you. Miyokos even makes a pourable mozzarella, for pizza, that I have heard positive things about.

  16. Comment on Non-engineers AI coding & corporate compliance? in ~comp

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    I'm not sure this is the perspective you are going for, but in my head it depends on the level of programming. If we are talking about VBA or local python/powershell scripts that a small part of...

    I'm not sure this is the perspective you are going for, but in my head it depends on the level of programming. If we are talking about VBA or local python/powershell scripts that a small part of the company uses, I find these to be pretty low risk. We handle a lot of sensitive data, and we are very careful with how we use it, however if someone can use one of these local programs to make something work..that's great. I'd say most folks in our company are not comfortable doing this still, they still come to a BA or programmer to ask their opinion. This is how we have a bit of a peer review with the business area. We aren't saying no, but there is a well known "check with the dev team before making this productionalized" approach. Is it perfect? Absolutely not but we are working with it.

    2 votes
  17. Comment on Republicans pass bill stripping transgender Americans of health care in ~lgbt

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    I have such a hard time giving posts like this a vote. I want it to get visibility but I also don't want people to think the vote is in support of something so appalling.

    I have such a hard time giving posts like this a vote. I want it to get visibility but I also don't want people to think the vote is in support of something so appalling.

    22 votes
  18. Comment on Can we talk about used cars, and the near future of the car market in the US? in ~transport

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    I was wondering if you were going to mention ChrisFix, nice job. He is the best car basics channel out there, with out all the added flair.

    I was wondering if you were going to mention ChrisFix, nice job. He is the best car basics channel out there, with out all the added flair.

    1 vote
  19. Comment on New Hampshire becomes first state in US to sign Bitcoin reserve bill into law in ~society

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    As someone from the state of NH, I'd like to know what this means for us really. Leave comments on how this may be a good or bad thing. I'm a little concerned honestly.

    As someone from the state of NH, I'd like to know what this means for us really. Leave comments on how this may be a good or bad thing. I'm a little concerned honestly.

    11 votes