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  1. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    Ah, I see what you’re saying. I thought there was something specific about the Pixel 3 battery.

    Ah, I see what you’re saying. I thought there was something specific about the Pixel 3 battery.

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  2. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    I really like this idea, thanks!

    I really like this idea, thanks!

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  3. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    This was something I was thinking about as well. Thanks for the reminder!

    This was something I was thinking about as well. Thanks for the reminder!

  4. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    These are all perfect suggestions, thank you! And no worries about the recording haha It’s just for fun, so no pressure at all!

    These are all perfect suggestions, thank you!

    And no worries about the recording haha It’s just for fun, so no pressure at all!

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  5. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    Does the battery in the 3 have the same issue as the 3a? Thanks for the warning though!

    Does the battery in the 3 have the same issue as the 3a? Thanks for the warning though!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    Oh, that’s awesome! Would be a nice way to backup my photos. Thanks for the suggestions!

    Oh, that’s awesome! Would be a nice way to backup my photos. Thanks for the suggestions!

  7. Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech

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    I’m sorry to hear those words made you sad. As you can see from my post, I’m looking to find ways to use this device, not trash it! Using it as a web server seems cool, I’ll have to try that!...

    I’m sorry to hear those words made you sad. As you can see from my post, I’m looking to find ways to use this device, not trash it!

    Using it as a web server seems cool, I’ll have to try that!

    Thanks for the suggestions

  8. What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025?

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    I recently moved to a place and unearthed an old Pixel 3. I updated it to the last official update (October 2021) but not sure what to do with it. It’s not worth any money (or at least I don’t...

    I recently moved to a place and unearthed an old Pixel 3. I updated it to the last official update (October 2021) but not sure what to do with it. It’s not worth any money (or at least I don’t think so) and I have a dedicated Android gaming device (Retroid Pocket 5).

    What could I do with this device?

    I was trying to think of a way to use it. Was thinking of setting it up facing my backyard to film squirrels/possums/birds, but it would likely fill the storage up in less than one day of continuous recording. I’m probably getting way ahead of myself but would there be a way to use it like an IP cam or Ring doorbell that records everything not on the device?

    Any other unrelated ideas are welcome too. I just don’t want to throw it away since it’s functioning quite well.

    29 votes

  9. Comment on Former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of plotting a military coup in ~society

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    Wow. I’m genuinely shocked he was convicted. Hopefully he ultimately goes to prison. I have no skin in the game but it’s nice to see some semblance of justice. If only similar moves would happen...

    Wow. I’m genuinely shocked he was convicted.

    They have also said that they will appeal against his conviction but legal experts have said this may prove difficult, as this is normally only possible if two out of the five justices have voted to acquit.

    Hopefully he ultimately goes to prison. I have no skin in the game but it’s nice to see some semblance of justice. If only similar moves would happen in the US...

    12 votes

  10. Comment on Acts of kindness you've experienced recently? in ~life

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    Last year I was going through a hard time with finances and work and had to move into a smaller apartment and sign a longer lease just to make sure I could pay all my bills. One thing was that I...

    Last year I was going through a hard time with finances and work and had to move into a smaller apartment and sign a longer lease just to make sure I could pay all my bills. One thing was that I was paying $180 per month for parking for a while, then the new location was $90 a month. Better but still not great.

    The parking lot I had the paid spot in was on the other side of a fence from a local pizza spot. One day earlier this year, I was getting out of my car and noticed someone come out from the pizza shop and walk toward me and say something I couldn’t hear. I walked over to talk to him for a bit. He told me he was the owner of the pizza spot and that he actually owned the parking spots along that fence where I was parked.

    I was thinking, “great, now I can’t even park where I’m paying to park…” But before I said anything he asked me how much I was paying for the spot. I told him and he said (something like) “Well, there’s no need to do that anymore since they’re mine but keep parking there.” I thanked him and we went our separate ways. I was a little confused.

    I lived across the street and learned in our conversation that he lives in the next building over from mine. I had been ordering from them about once a week already because of laziness but I don’t think he knew that or made the connection at least.

    That saved me $90 a month which isn’t much but it really meant a lot to me that he did that for seemingly no reason at all. What a nice guy. I continued ordering pizza from them once a week, even when I wasn’t feeling lazy, until I moved 2 weeks ago.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I’ve only ever played the Switch version so I can’t speak on if the original had the same over compression issue. I just assumed, really. I think I remember hearing about the Dark Souls remaster...

    I’ve only ever played the Switch version so I can’t speak on if the original had the same over compression issue. I just assumed, really. I think I remember hearing about the Dark Souls remaster having better/more faithful graphics but worse audio for similar reasons.

    I have slowly been playing a lot of older games on a Retroid Pocket 5 and always have it at least at 2x speed. I often think about how much time I spent playing games at normal speed and can’t imagine having that much time now.

  12. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I wanted to play this game sooo bad when it first came out. My partner at the time got it and after playing it for a few minutes I realized I was doomed. It was my first FromSoftware game and...

    I wanted to play this game sooo bad when it first came out. My partner at the time got it and after playing it for a few minutes I realized I was doomed. It was my first FromSoftware game and after playing all of the modern ones I'm just not good at these kinds of games. I get so stressed playing them! I can see why you would say you're starting to feel like you're studying.

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  13. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    This game is on my list to play this year! I've seen a couple of videos of people playing it and it looks awesome. I really like the art style and mood of it. How long have you been playing it?

    This game is on my list to play this year! I've seen a couple of videos of people playing it and it looks awesome. I really like the art style and mood of it. How long have you been playing it?

  14. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    As someone who hasn't played either games, why did you think the game wasn't for you? Just curious!

    As someone who hasn't played either games, why did you think the game wasn't for you? Just curious!

    4 votes

  15. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I started playing Final Fantasy XII again. The story is interesting and the art style is nice. I like the game universe and gambit system. The voice acting is all over the place (mostly bad in a...

    I started playing Final Fantasy XII again. The story is interesting and the art style is nice. I like the game universe and gambit system. The voice acting is all over the place (mostly bad in a fun way and wildly over-compressed on the Switch version of the remaster). Enjoying it!

    I played it about halfway through when the remaster came out on the Switch years ago. I'm not sure why I stopped playing it back then. Picking it up again now, it's been really fun! That battle system is so wildly different than all the non-MMO FF games. It reminds me of Xenoblade, though I know FFXII was first.

    I've played most of the Final Fantasy games throughout my life and there are a couple that are in the same universe that I really love: Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XII. There are 2 (?) more games in this game universe, but I haven't played them. I never finished the first Final Fantasy Tactics game, either. I think a remake is coming out soon that I'll absolutely download. Next on my list is Vagrant Story but need to look into the best way to play it.

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  16. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    if you didn’t delete the screeching recording, send that too! i love working with harsh noises to be honest. your setup looks nice!

    if you didn’t delete the screeching recording, send that too! i love working with harsh noises to be honest. your setup looks nice!

  17. Comment on ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ possesses $83M US: Third biggest horror opening ever in ~movies

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    Nice! It’s one of those film universes that I’ll always end up watching, regardless of if they’re “good.” I really like Wilson and Farmiga in general, too.

    Nice! It’s one of those film universes that I’ll always end up watching, regardless of if they’re “good.” I really like Wilson and Farmiga in general, too.

  18. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I haven’t set a length for anything — just wanted to see what makes sense with the sounds and audio clips. Record as much or as little as you’d like!

    I haven’t set a length for anything — just wanted to see what makes sense with the sounds and audio clips. Record as much or as little as you’d like!

  19. Comment on ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ possesses $83M US: Third biggest horror opening ever in ~movies

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    I’m really surprised by this. Based on the trailers I saw, it looked like it was going to be the worst one yet. I guess I was in the minority there!

    I’m really surprised by this. Based on the trailers I saw, it looked like it was going to be the worst one yet. I guess I was in the minority there!

  20. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    yes! that would be awesome :)

    yes! that would be awesome :)