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  1. Comment on Can/should Tildes pull out of search engine results? in ~tildes

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    What do you do with the old accounts? Do you remember the password for all of them? Just curious

    What do you do with the old accounts? Do you remember the password for all of them? Just curious

    4 votes

  2. Comment on I lost my older brother and my mother gave up in ~health.mental

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    I think this is bad advice. I see where you're coming from, but as someone who has to deal with an animal I've never asked for (because of... reasons), this can easily become an additional source...

    Consider - I mean really consider - if getting them a puppy or a kitten might be an option, even if she has said she doesn't want one.

    I think this is bad advice. I see where you're coming from, but as someone who has to deal with an animal I've never asked for (because of... reasons), this can easily become an additional source of stress. And it's not even good for the animal. Either you're 100% sure you want an animal, or you leave it alone.

    10 votes

  3. Comment on In general, which laptop maker (OEM) provides the best compatibility for Linux desktops in terms of driver support and things like wifi, bluetooth, power efficiency, etc? in ~tech

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    Lenovo is one of the bigs to have a good track record regarding Linux support. They have a dedicated page for that: https://lenovo.com/linux. Also, to have an idea of Linux support by various...

    Lenovo is one of the bigs to have a good track record regarding Linux support. They have a dedicated page for that: https://lenovo.com/linux.

    Also, to have an idea of Linux support by various manufacturers I would suggest these two sites:

    1. Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com/certified/laptops?q=&limit=20&category=Laptop
    2. RHEL: https://catalog.redhat.com/hardware/search?type=Laptop&p=1

    PS: If you want to go with non-mainstream OEMs whose raison d'etre is Linux support, you can't go wrong with either System76 (US) or Tuxedo (EU).

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Can someone please recommend me a no BS printer I can use like half a dozen times a year in ~tech

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    I have had the ET-2650 for ~3 years. Some comments: refilling ink tanks with bottles is a total mess. I've resorted to using gloves and making sure there are towels nearby when refilling. But I've...

    I have had the ET-2650 for ~3 years. Some comments:

    • refilling ink tanks with bottles is a total mess. I've resorted to using gloves and making sure there are towels nearby when refilling. But I've already stained the printer because of ink spills;
    • the scanner flatbed detaches from the hinge, especially when scanning books;
    • the internal sides of the tanks have dried ink so you can't actually inspect the ink level anymore;
    • it requires constant print head cleaning/alignment; once I had to do 4-5 cleaning cycles to get it to print normally again.

    Overall, I'm not enjoying the product. The only good thing about these printers is that ink is cheap and you don't need to refill as often as you would with cartridges.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Can someone please recommend me a no BS printer I can use like half a dozen times a year in ~tech

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    Hey brother, I too have that model. I don't regret the purchase, as it's never let me down reliability wise, but for anyone considering this model, beware of the size. It's not as compact as you...

    Hey brother, I too have that model. I don't regret the purchase, as it's never let me down reliability wise, but for anyone considering this model, beware of the size. It's not as compact as you might expect from home/consumer models. Certainly not as bulky as color laser though. Those are beasts.

    2 votes

  6. What's your favorite Richie Hawtin album?

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    I've recently started listening to Richie Hawtin and was wondering which albums are considered the best by people who've been enjoying his music for longer. There's a lot of stuff to choose from,...

    I've recently started listening to Richie Hawtin and was wondering which albums are considered the best by people who've been enjoying his music for longer. There's a lot of stuff to choose from, so suggestions on where a new listener should start are always welcome.

    5 votes

  8. Comment on Any offline bookmark managers (or similar software) you'd recommend? (simple and open source preferred!) in ~tech

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    I also would like to have something similar. My "only" requirement is that it has full text search. I know Pocket has this behind a paid subscription, but it only works online, as far as I know....

    I also would like to have something similar. My "only" requirement is that it has full text search. I know Pocket has this behind a paid subscription, but it only works online, as far as I know.

    It would be nice to have some cross platform solution that also supports full text search.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Suggestions for a new Android phone, please in ~tech

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    I understand. It really seems a design issue of this phone. I've seen countless complaints on the web. Ironically, my previous phone was a Nexus 5X and the rear fingerprint sensor was top-notch...

    I understand. It really seems a design issue of this phone. I've seen countless complaints on the web. Ironically, my previous phone was a Nexus 5X and the rear fingerprint sensor was top-notch with regard to accuracy.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Suggestions for a new Android phone, please in ~tech

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    I have the Pixel 6A, and had the same issue. Are you using a screen protector, maybe a thick one made of tempered glass? Switching to a thin gel screen protector solved it for me. The alternative...

    the fingerprint reader doesn't work more than half of the time

    I have the Pixel 6A, and had the same issue. Are you using a screen protector, maybe a thick one made of tempered glass? Switching to a thin gel screen protector solved it for me. The alternative is to ditch the screen protector entirely. Either way, it sucks.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Group updates for July 2023 in ~tildes.official

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    Thanks for the links. Even after reading those, I still think it doesn't make much sense from an "interest" perspective to have such a broad, top-level group.

    Thanks for the links. Even after reading those, I still think it doesn't make much sense from an "interest" perspective to have such a broad, top-level group.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Group updates for July 2023 in ~tildes.official

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    It seems to me that the same reasoning could be applied to ~life as well. Why do we have it?

    For example, a common suggestion is to add something like an "entertainment" top level group that could contain ~games, ~music, ~tv, etc. This makes sense from a logical perspective, but not if you're basing it on interest.

    It seems to me that the same reasoning could be applied to ~life as well. Why do we have it?

    2 votes

  13. Comment on What are industries and specialties where you see demand for employees? in ~talk

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    Lawmakers have probably the means to avoid needing a nursing home in the first place.

    As an aside, I think it’s crazy how lawmakers aren’t pushing hard for better ratios. They’re part of the aging population soon to be looking at a nursing home.

    Lawmakers have probably the means to avoid needing a nursing home in the first place.

    7 votes

  14. Comment on What password management solution do you use and why? in ~tech

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    Shouldn't 2FA backup codes be stored elsewhere? The whole point of backup codes is to be able to regain acces to your accounts in case for some reason you can't use Bitwarden.

    Shouldn't 2FA backup codes be stored elsewhere? The whole point of backup codes is to be able to regain acces to your accounts in case for some reason you can't use Bitwarden.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Keyboard thread in ~hobbies

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    My first mechanical keyboard was a Velocifire TKL02. I had an issue with key presses sometimes not registering, so I asked for and got a refund. I'm now on my second keyboard: a Keychron K2, which...

    My first mechanical keyboard was a Velocifire TKL02. I had an issue with key presses sometimes not registering, so I asked for and got a refund.

    I'm now on my second keyboard: a Keychron K2, which I've been using for almost a year now. Despite the aluminum case, it still feels relatively cheap, at least in terms of creaking plastics. But considering the price point and the fact that the keyboard sits still most of the time, I don't mind that much.

    Since my current desk/chair configuration doesn't allow me to float my wrist ergonomically above the keyboard, I've recently ordered a wooden palmrest, which will arrive in the coming days. I have the impression that the height of this keyboard is a common complaint among users. Indeed, Keychron reduced the height of the case in its second (and latest) iteration of the same model, which is the one I have.

    I've also ordered a set of PBT double-shot keycaps to replace the default ABS ones, which I've come to not enjoy because:

    • ABS gets "shiny" over time;
    • the combination of white/black color and shine-through transparency makes the legends poorly visible in daylight.

    Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm on Gateron Red switches. I don't have enough experience to make a proper judgement, but I'll say they're good enough for me. Compared to the MX Brown's knockoffs that I had on the Velocifire, I find the reds to be less forgiving. I guess that's because they're lighter than browns (in terms of actuation force), so it's easier to press a key accidentally.

    Regarding Bluetooth, I can't say anything, since I always use it in wired mode. But it's common knowledge that battery life sucks on Keychrons, especially when using backlight. I think the wireless mechanical keyboard with the best battery life is probably the Logitech MX Mechanical, although Logitech has made a few non-standard design choices which limit its chances of customization.

    I like Keychron in general because they're Mac first, while still supporting Windows. The Fn keys follow Mac's layout, and you're provided with additional Cmd and Control keys to replace Win and Alt keys. This makes it "cross-platform". I don't know if there are other vendors with the same level of focus towards Mac.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes

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    Why don't we do without groups though? I feel like there's a bit of redundancy between groups and tags. Then users could simply subscribe to tags of their interest to personalize their feed.

    Why don't we do without groups though? I feel like there's a bit of redundancy between groups and tags. Then users could simply subscribe to tags of their interest to personalize their feed.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Linux newbies: ask your questions in ~comp

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    If @SweetesRug's advice doesn't work for you, and you happen to be using GNOME, you can try changing only the font scaling factor in GNOME Tweaks. This unfortunately is a global setting, so if you...

    If @SweetesRug's advice doesn't work for you, and you happen to be using GNOME, you can try changing only the font scaling factor in GNOME Tweaks. This unfortunately is a global setting, so if you use multiple displays with wildly different DPI, there's no one-size-fits-all solution.

  18. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    Good luck with finding an OEM and/or fresh battery after five years.

    Good luck with finding an OEM and/or fresh battery after five years.

  19. Comment on Email forwarding services in ~tech

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    I use Fastmail's built-in Masked Email feature. Previously I've been using a custom .com domain with catch-all, but ended up regretting having to pay for yet another domain, since I'm already...

    Do you use any of these three services?

    I use Fastmail's built-in Masked Email feature. Previously I've been using a custom .com domain with catch-all, but ended up regretting having to pay for yet another domain, since I'm already paying for a personal domain with my name/surname (which I use for communicating with actual humans). I know I'm losing address portability, but all things considered I'm happy with my decision[1].

    How happy are you with the service that you use?

    So far, I'm happy. I wish Fastmail's Masked Email feature was more prominent in their app, because I use that frequently. Instead, they buried it inside settings. A browser extension prompting me to use masked addresses would be awesome, but as of now nothing like that exists.

    Is there something better?

    As others have said, if you're already in the Apple ecosystem you would probably be better off with iCloud+'s Hide My Email.

    [1] By the way, you can use Masked Email with a domain of your choice, instead of the usual fastmail.com.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (December 2021) in ~health.mental

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    Probably I'm not the best person to give advice on the matter, but have you considered planning something different for the weekend? I don't know, something to look forward to. Perhaps it's...

    Probably I'm not the best person to give advice on the matter, but have you considered planning something different for the weekend? I don't know, something to look forward to. Perhaps it's obvious, but "existing" by itself doesn't seem fun at all.

    2 votes