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Comment on Bought my first Steam Deck after seeing the deep discounts on refurbs...what should i know as a first time Steam Deck/PC gamer? in ~games
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Comment on Tips for buying + reading ebooks that are synced without using kindle/play books? in ~comp
opheron Link ParentAgreed Calibre is the go-to and what I would recommend as the simplest approach. If you like doing power user stuff and tinkering, you could maybe set up Calibre-Web. I also ran into an example of...Agreed Calibre is the go-to and what I would recommend as the simplest approach. If you like doing power user stuff and tinkering, you could maybe set up Calibre-Web. I also ran into an example of someone hooking up NextCloud, Calibre-Web, and their e-reader app.
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Comment on What's your go-to mono font? in ~tech
opheron Link ParentCame here to shout out Coding Font! For anybody who tries it, I recommend turning on the "Hide Font Names" option, which allows you do a blinded comparison between the fonts. Coding Font pointed...Came here to shout out Coding Font! For anybody who tries it, I recommend turning on the "Hide Font Names" option, which allows you do a blinded comparison between the fonts. Coding Font pointed me towards Source Code Pro (linked in other comments here), which is my current mono font.
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Comment on Tildes invite session call to arms in ~tildes
opheron Link Parent@cfabbro: Would it be possible to edit your post where the invite requests are popping up to ask requesters to give a little info about themselves, like just 1 or 2 sentences? I'm loathe to make...@cfabbro: Would it be possible to edit your post where the invite requests are popping up to ask requesters to give a little info about themselves, like just 1 or 2 sentences? I'm loathe to make asking for a request feel like college applications or something, but it'd be helpful to get a little info up front so it's easier to figure out whose profiles we should check.
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Comment on Tildes invite session call to arms in ~tildes
opheron LinkI like it, I'm checking up on some post histories and sending some invites now. Glad you included the bit about checking their post history. Great idea!I like it, I'm checking up on some post histories and sending some invites now. Glad you included the bit about checking their post history. Great idea!
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Comment on What's a good and/or competitive video game that does not require quick aiming, a lot of actions per minute, or precise motor skills? in ~games
opheron Link ParentMake sense, but if you ever want to try go, I'd be happy to give you an intro to the game over Discord!Make sense, but if you ever want to try go, I'd be happy to give you an intro to the game over Discord!
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Comment on US tech workers are paying $75K for leg-lengthening surgery in ~health
opheron Link ParentWow, what you wrote hit me hard. I'm in a similar situation, and hadn't even considered how remote work might have evened the odds in this way.Wow, what you wrote hit me hard. I'm in a similar situation, and hadn't even considered how remote work might have evened the odds in this way.
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Comment on Looking for a specific map app on iOS in ~tech
opheron Link ParentReally glad to be able to help :) When I read your post I had to respond because it seemed like it was a good fit, and it's not an easy app to find. I'm glad it was what you wanted. Regarding the...Really glad to be able to help :) When I read your post I had to respond because it seemed like it was a good fit, and it's not an easy app to find. I'm glad it was what you wanted.
Regarding the price and exchange rate, that stinks. If it helps, like I said, I am happy with my purchase, especially as a one-time buy. When I was looking up info to write my comment, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the app has gone from v1 to v3 over the years and that I had never noticed because all the updates were free, which is great considering I would have considered it more than fair to pay for new versions.
Anyhow, hope you can find a deal or something to lighten the price a little, and that you get to enjoy the app. Cheers!
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Comment on Looking for a specific map app on iOS in ~tech
opheron (edited )LinkI would recommend Fog of World. It's available for iOS and seems like it's in beta on Android. (I'm just a user.) I think it does what you want based on your description, and I've used it...- Exemplary
I would recommend Fog of World. It's available for iOS and seems like it's in beta on Android. (I'm just a user.) I think it does what you want based on your description, and I've used it similarly, to encourage myself to explore new places.
The app shows a map covered with a partially-transparent Fog of War similar to what you would see in an RTS game map. As you walk around, the fog around you up to a certain radius is removed, so you can see where you've already traveled and where you haven't. You hit a red button to start recording your movement, hit the button again to stop.
Things like I about the app are that it's made by a small dev team (maybe just one person) with regular, quality updates and the app is reasonably good about data ownership and privacy practices:
- No user accounts
- All data is local by default
- Options to sync via standard services like iCloud or Dropbox
- Data import - not sure what trying to export usable data is like
Fair warning, the app does eat battery at relatively quick pace because of the constant GPS and data saving, so I usually make sure I bring a portable battery pack if I'm planning on using the app for many hours like while traveling in a new country. I'm not sure of the actual pace of energy use but a few hours isn't a problem, but a whole day probably would be.
Also, it seems like the pricing has increased significantly (now $25 on iOS App Store) from what I purchased it at just after its release. I would probably pay that amount now considering the mileage I've gotten out of it, but YMMV. It's a for-real one-time purchase, so at least it's not a subscription!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron Link ParentSent via PM. It's a golden oldie, such a good game. I'm looking forward to playing Psychonauts 2 :) Have fun!Sent via PM. It's a golden oldie, such a good game. I'm looking forward to playing Psychonauts 2 :) Have fun!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron Link ParentHope you like it, I had a lot of fun with the game :)Hope you like it, I had a lot of fun with the game :)
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron Link ParentOh, endless cache of unplayed games, how I know thee well. :POh, endless cache of unplayed games, how I know thee well. :P
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron Link ParentYep, @aditya, I'd be happy to gift you a copy of Slay the Spire if you want it!Another user beat you to it, unfortunately.
Yep, @aditya, I'd be happy to gift you a copy of Slay the Spire if you want it!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
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Comment on Setting up a NAS as a first timer? in ~tech
opheron Link ParentFeel free to PM me if you have any questions about Cloudbox, I've been running and tuning Cloudbox instances for the past few years and am pretty happy with the results. Also the Cloudbox Discord...Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about Cloudbox, I've been running and tuning Cloudbox instances for the past few years and am pretty happy with the results. Also the Cloudbox Discord is pretty active and helpful.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron Link ParentHits too close to home :P Thanks for organizing this giveaway!my ridiculous habit of buying every game deal under the sun is actually YOUR gain!
Hits too close to home :P Thanks for organizing this giveaway!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: June/July 2022 in ~games
opheron (edited )LinkGiveaway Rules: First-come, first serve. Post as a reply to this comment. Limit one game per user. Platform: Steam (keys sent via PM) No restrictions beyond this, but I would enjoy hearing what...Giveaway Rules: First-come, first serve. Post as a reply to this comment. Limit one game per user.
Platform: Steam (keys sent via PM)No restrictions beyond this, but I would enjoy hearing what you think of the game after playing! I've played all of these games, so I hope other people get to enjoy them too :)
Game List
BioShock Remastered- Grim Fandango Remastered
- Psychonauts
Slay the Spire- System Shock: Enhanced Edition
This War of Mine
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Comment on Setting up a NAS as a first timer? in ~tech
opheron LinkI would suggest trying out Cloudbox, which will give you a good base to build off of for a media and file server: https://github.com/Cloudbox/Cloudbox/wiki The setup will take a bit to walk...I would suggest trying out Cloudbox, which will give you a good base to build off of for a media and file server: https://github.com/Cloudbox/Cloudbox/wiki
The setup will take a bit to walk through but isn't too complicated, but the community support is quite good.
Pretty simple but: you can hook up a mouse and keyboard (I use Bluetooth) and a PC monitor, and they will work in SteamOS mode and desktop mode. If you're planning to do significant amounts of work messing around with software/settings in desktop mode, especially in the terminal, I would highly recommend you set up at least the mouse and keyboard. Your thumbs will thank you later.