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Comment on Has modern pop music lost its generational aspect? in ~music
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Comment on The book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick by Alden Wicker explores public health and fast fashion in ~life.style
oidar LinkWhen I look at reporting like this, I can't help but notice that they're missing some key pieces of the puzzle. They all seem to rely on the main argument that all chemicals are bad. Things like...When I look at reporting like this, I can't help but notice that they're missing some key pieces of the puzzle. They all seem to rely on the main argument that all chemicals are bad. Things like the amount of chemical exposure, how long that exposure lasts really matter, and "half-life" (for lack of a better word) of the chemicals. Also, it's important to consider the context, like if the chemicals are used for dyeing or setting in the manufacturing process. Are they washed out and so on.
However, if you're surrounded by toxic chemicals during manufacturing and not wearing the right safety gear, you're definitely going to face some health problems. But, if the final product only contains trace amounts of these chemicals, it's unlikely to harm the person using it.
That said, I do think it'd be a great idea to have an "ingredients" list for clothes. This could really help people who have reactions to certain substances, and it could also shed some light on how making these clothes affects the environment.
Toxicologist often say: "The dose makes the poison". Basically, anything can be harmful if you have too much of it – for example caffeine! Caffeine can and will kill you if you consume too much, but many seek it out daily. When we're talking about the things we use and buy, it's possible for some chemicals to be toxic in large amounts but totally safe in small ones. For example - Look at this study of formaldehyde - very low doses have a very low risk of negative impacts. The trick is to make sure the amounts are controlled so they're safe. This kind of understanding could make a big difference in how we shop and think about the environment.
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Comment on What's the easiest way to queue downloads to my PC? in ~comp
oidar LinkThere is nothing that I've found like this currently on the market. The best solution that I've come up with is to send the URL to my email and then when I am at my computer I download the file.There is nothing that I've found like this currently on the market. The best solution that I've come up with is to send the URL to my email and then when I am at my computer I download the file.
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Comment on Continue to use your favorite third-party app for Reddit after July 1st with ReVanced! in ~tech
oidar Link ParentOne of the numerous iOS apps I have installed was open source- slide for iOS - https://github.com/Haptic-Apps/Slide-iOS - it worked as of like 3 days ago. It worked pretty well, but Apollo was...One of the numerous iOS apps I have installed was open source- slide for iOS - https://github.com/Haptic-Apps/Slide-iOS - it worked as of like 3 days ago. It worked pretty well, but Apollo was better. I think the API key was disabled.
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Comment on Continue to use your favorite third-party app for Reddit after July 1st with ReVanced! in ~tech
oidar LinkIs there an open source iOS client that we can do this with? I don't feel comfortable using Apollo in this manner.Is there an open source iOS client that we can do this with? I don't feel comfortable using Apollo in this manner.
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LastPass users locked out due to MFA resets
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Comment on What's the first thing you do when you get a new computer? in ~tech
oidar Link ParentMPV handles more formats and works better on mac (IINA) ime.MPV handles more formats and works better on mac (IINA) ime.
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NASA vs ESA: Excitement level
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Comment on Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760 (2023) in ~music
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Comment on Moog bought by inMusic in ~creative
oidar Link ParentI believe they also acquired izotope as well in the not distant past.I believe they also acquired izotope as well in the not distant past.
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Moog bought by inMusic
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Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760 (2023)
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Comment on Phasing out passwords: Apple to automatically assign each user a Passkey in ~tech
oidar Link ParentYour previous post hinges that central assumption which you claim now is insignificant: And suddenly, this doesn't carry weight anymore? I can't decipher if we're engaging in a genuine dialogue or...Your previous post hinges that central assumption which you claim now is insignificant:
Not only can you have multiple devices authenticated to the same services, you will soon be able to use password managers to sync the keys also. (Most of them are beta testing the feature as we speak.)
And suddenly, this doesn't carry weight anymore? I can't decipher if we're engaging in a genuine dialogue or if your principal contention is that I lack knowledge on this topic. Illuminate the dark corners of my understanding, will you? Exhibit how my argument doesn't resonate with the average consumer. I'd truly appreciate if you debunk my points as I've laid them out.
For the individual versed in the intricate dance of technology – this specification doesn’t explicitly require the transfer of passkey backups from one device to another. And there isn't a provider, not a single one, that allows you to transport your digital "vault". Say for example from the fortress of Mac's keychain to the citadel of Google's solution. You're obliged to relocate them manually - a tedious game of one-by-one. In essence, you're shackled to a particular tech-holder's domain. And we're all too familiar with how difficult these digital landholders make it to shift allegiance to a rival service. Utilizing Linux with passkeys is a barren landscape - no support exists save for the solitary beacon of Yubikey on Linux. There's no common tongue, no interchange format to facilitate an effortless transition between platforms.
This raises a looming specter of a problem, particularly when we delve into the thorny issue of provider lock-in - a situation you dismiss as minor. A password, in its uniqueness, boasts portability, a feature where currently passkeys fall short. This isn't to champion passwords as the holy grail - relying solely on them makes you an inviting target. However, the practical application of two-factor authentication as it currently stands - mitigates this risk. I harbor fondness for the concept of passkeys, but the current blueprint and execution leave too much of my digital keys in the hands of the tech behemoths.
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Comment on Baker's percentages and recipe spreadsheets in ~food
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Comment on Phasing out passwords: Apple to automatically assign each user a Passkey in ~tech
oidar Link Parent@glyph, there's a world where not everyone has a surplus of devices. Some individuals don't use commercial password managers, for their own reasons. The limitations of current hardware (such as...@glyph, there's a world where not everyone has a surplus of devices. Some individuals don't use commercial password managers, for their own reasons. The limitations of current hardware (such as Yubikey limits the number of passkeys to 25) solutions create issues with passkey storage.
Also, subscribing to a third-party service isn't always feasible. These services aren't free and may pose a financial burden to some. Being locked out of an account isn't a tall tale; real-life examples abound on Hacker News (https://www.google.com/search?q=locked+out+of+google+account+site:news.ycombinator.com)
Lastly, logging into a Google account using a backup passkey can be a puzzle using a dissociated browser /IP address. I've tried and couldn't solve it. If you've figured it out, glyph, your wisdom would be appreciated. We're all navigating the same digital wilderness, after all.
Finally, let me be clear - passwords aren't my favorite thing either. Take, for instance, the task of managing my child's Minecraft account. There's the PS4 login for both me and my child, the Microsoft login for each of us - the list goes on. In a world dominated by passkeys, I envision how managing such scenarios could make things even more complicated.
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Comment on Phasing out passwords: Apple to automatically assign each user a Passkey in ~tech
oidar LinkIn the digital realm presided over by Apple, Google, and Meta, a new development is emerging known as passkeys. It's a simple concept, almost innocuous, like a neighbor handing you the spare key....In the digital realm presided over by Apple, Google, and Meta, a new development is emerging known as passkeys. It's a simple concept, almost innocuous, like a neighbor handing you the spare key. Yet it carries with it implications that could stir unease in even the most stalwart of us.
Imagine, if you will, being locked out of your account. It's a frustrating situation, akin to being left out in the cold, the warm glow of the digital hearth just beyond your reach. The mere thought can send a shiver down your spine as you confront the unsettling void of digital isolation.
Consider too the loss of your device. Once an major annoyance, it could now turn into a genuine crisis. That small, indispensable piece of technology holds the keys to your online existence. Lose it, and you're suddenly cast adrift in the vast ocean of the internet, lost and disconnected.
And lurking in the background of this narrative is the overwhelming power of these tech giants. The thought of Google, for instance, taking issue with your actions and locking you out of your account is an unnerving prospect. Your options in such a situation would be limited and challenging, like staring up at a towering giant, unsure of how to proceed.
While the technology promises convenience and security, I won't proceed until I can manage my own passkeys - or a third, disinterested, party.
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Comment on Feature request: Filter out sites in ~tildes
oidar LinkIn case anybody is trying to get this work in firefox with violentmonkey, I had to make some changes: // ==UserScript== // @name Tildes Site Block // @match https://tildes.net/* // @icon...In case anybody is trying to get this work in firefox with violentmonkey, I had to make some changes:
// ==UserScript== // @name Tildes Site Block // @match https://tildes.net/* // @icon https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?sz=64&domain=tildes.net // ==/UserScript== (function() { 'use strict'; // Sites you want to remove var sites = ["youtube.com"]; var sources = document.getElementsByClassName('topic-info-source'); for(var source of sources) if(sites.find(el => el.includes(source.title))) source.parentNode.parentNode.style = 'display: none'; //or just .remove() it })(); -
Comment on Resources for learning to make music in ~creative
oidar LinkSome people have found this helpful: https://learningmusic.ableton.com/Some people have found this helpful: https://learningmusic.ableton.com/
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
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Can someone ELI5 how lemmy instances work?
Some of the things I'm concerned about are browsing across unconnected instances - will I need twenty accounts to follow all of the groups? What is the likelihoood of an instance dissapearing? How...
Some of the things I'm concerned about are browsing across unconnected instances - will I need twenty accounts to follow all of the groups? What is the likelihoood of an instance dissapearing? How do you gauge the culture of an instance? Is the https://redditmigration.com/ actually being populated by real admins of those subreddits? Are there any gotchas from joining an instance that I should be aware of? Thanks!
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Pop music has unquestionably evolved over the last 20 years. In terms of structure, the influence of electronic dance music on Top 40 songs has significantly increased - consider the prevalent use of 'The Pop Drop'. Texturally, there is a greater emphasis on non-organic sound design. Harmonically, things have indeed simplified, with more songs only staying in one key. Where the changes are most notable, to me at least, are the mixing and mastering stage, where there is an even more noticeable plastic sheen for Top 40 songs. Top 40 songs have always been pretty flawless when listening to the mix - but the clarity that is here now is crazy.