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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
sandaltree Link ParentI finished 5 recently and also found it just fine. Four was a slog. It's okay pulp but losing it's appeal for me; I think I'm going to call it quits here. Maybe at the moment I'm also just looking...I finished 5 recently and also found it just fine. Four was a slog. It's okay pulp but losing it's appeal for me; I think I'm going to call it quits here. Maybe at the moment I'm also just looking for some books that will give me a bit more food for though.
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Comment on Steam Deck OLED - A thought and some feelings in ~games
sandaltree LinkI'm so close to pulling the trigger on one, been eyeing it since the first one got released. Haven't had a proper PC gaming device for a long time. I have some money saved up from not buying...I'm so close to pulling the trigger on one, been eyeing it since the first one got released. Haven't had a proper PC gaming device for a long time. I have some money saved up from not buying anything big for years, but still finding it hard to justify with all my unfinished PS4 (got one during the pandemic) games 😅. Not sure if I'm ever going to come around finishing them, and I probably should just embrace the new couch handheld life!
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Comment on No more phone number swaps: Signal messaging app now testing usernames in ~tech
sandaltree Link ParentOpen Whisper Systems did audit WhatsApp and help install the protocol, so take that as you will. But I guess you can't really know if they have some kind of backdoor.Open Whisper Systems did audit WhatsApp and help install the protocol, so take that as you will. But I guess you can't really know if they have some kind of backdoor.
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Comment on No more phone number swaps: Signal messaging app now testing usernames in ~tech
sandaltree Link ParentI don't know. MSN and Skype were mostly 1-to-1, where Discord is all about the communities. What Discord really replaced is IRC, I think (and Mumble/TS). At least in my circles. Still sad about...I don't know. MSN and Skype were mostly 1-to-1, where Discord is all about the communities. What Discord really replaced is IRC, I think (and Mumble/TS). At least in my circles. Still sad about that :/.
Side note, I still use Skype at work 😅.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
sandaltree LinkReading: Shift Second omnibus in the Silo series. Acts as a prequel to the first one. Interesting to see the story unfold from a different direction. 1Q84 Reading in Japanese. Haven't had much...Reading:
- Shift Second omnibus in the Silo series. Acts as a prequel to the first one. Interesting to see the story unfold from a different direction.
- 1Q84 Reading in Japanese. Haven't had much motivation lately to push through. Really thirsting for some Sci-Fi.
Finished:
- The Expanse - Nemesis Games 5th novel in the series. Previous book was a drag, this one was much better. Still felt a bit incoherent at times, because it jumps between the four different protagonists pretty much in order. Not sure if I'm going to read the next one.
- Dune - Children of Dune That got weird. Need to take a break before reading the next one, which I hear gets even more weird.
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Comment on Bosses mean it this time: Return to the office or get a new job in ~life
sandaltree LinkI recently switched to a new job, where working remotely is pretty difficult due to the nature of the work. Haven't felt this great in a while. Clocking my hours and seeing them helps build my...I recently switched to a new job, where working remotely is pretty difficult due to the nature of the work. Haven't felt this great in a while.
Clocking my hours and seeing them helps build my routine. I commute about 45 min with subway+tram, but I just listen to a podcast or do my language learning, so it's some good "me time". Also getting those walking steps makes me feel so much better. At the end of the day, I also never have to stress "should I do more" when I see those hours done in. It's clear cut. There are even designated times for coffee breaks, where I get to chat to people and we even do the quizzes on the days paper together!
My old job most people were remote, boss included, and the dev team never really got together to discuss issues. It was a hot mess for two years. I was just lonely and miserable. I get remote works for some, but you can't deny the ease of communication in person, especially when starting a new job.
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Comment on One Piece touted as best live action anime adaptation of all time in ~tv
sandaltree Link ParentSmall correction, the original is a light novel :)Small correction, the original is a light novel :)
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Comment on One Piece touted as best live action anime adaptation of all time in ~tv
sandaltree Link ParentNone of those are anime adaptations?None of those are anime adaptations?
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Comment on Max heat in Hades finally beaten in ~games
sandaltree Link ParentMeanwhile I haven’t even beaten it once. Got to the final phase for first time and then put it down. Hard to pick it up again even though it’s so good.Meanwhile I haven’t even beaten it once. Got to the final phase for first time and then put it down. Hard to pick it up again even though it’s so good.
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Comment on Forget subtitles: YouTube’s new feature dubs videos with AI-generated voices in ~tech
sandaltree Link ParentI don't really think so. There's no reason to use this instead native real content. Just like ChatGPT doesn't really offer much over real content, that there is an abundance of already.I don't really think so. There's no reason to use this instead native real content. Just like ChatGPT doesn't really offer much over real content, that there is an abundance of already.
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Comment on It's a small thing, but browsing on mobile would be a bit smoother if there was an option to switch the "Comments" and "Actions" buttons under each post in ~tildes
sandaltree Link ParentI switch hands regularly so not sure if it helps that much. Although I can reach the comments button easily with either hand one-handed, so I’m left wondering what kind of phones people have. The...I switch hands regularly so not sure if it helps that much. Although I can reach the comments button easily with either hand one-handed, so I’m left wondering what kind of phones people have. The positioning makes most sense on the left I feel.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
sandaltree Link ParentYou were more patient than me! I think I watched three episodes before I started devouring the book. Loved it as well. I still watched the remaining episodes out of habit, but kind of wish I...You were more patient than me! I think I watched three episodes before I started devouring the book. Loved it as well. I still watched the remaining episodes out of habit, but kind of wish I didn’t. The remaining episodes weren’t that enjoyable compared to the book. I think I didn’t like the mc acting/character and how they kind of spoon-fed everything to you.
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Comment on Strategies to manage ADHD in ~health.mental
sandaltree Link ParentGod damnit, this sounds exactly like me to the tee, the interview and thesis included. Although managed to overcome the writing with a VERY encouraging and healthily pushy instructor who noticed...God damnit, this sounds exactly like me to the tee, the interview and thesis included. Although managed to overcome the writing with a VERY encouraging and healthily pushy instructor who noticed something was going on. I'm switching jobs soon, and hoping I can stay excited long enough for it to work out.
I think I'm just so hesitant to ask for a diagnose since some part of me feels like it would be like trying to find a cop-out, taking the blame out of myself with something external. The fact you see so many people self-diagnosing and trying to explain all their behaviour with ADHD doesn't help. I think even myself is cringing at the thought thinking I could have it. I know that's not healthy thinking, but it's just hard to avoid :/. I got some therapy appointments through work, but I feel like I just unloaded a bunch of stuff without it really helping.
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Comment on What is the general reception of anime in your country? in ~anime
sandaltree Link ParentYou're saying harassing people for watching shows like Mushishi and Madoka Magicka (although you could say this isn't a magical girl show, gets pretty damn dark) is fine? I don't really enjoy...You're saying harassing people for watching shows like Mushishi and Madoka Magicka (although you could say this isn't a magical girl show, gets pretty damn dark) is fine? I don't really enjoy either genre, but that sounds super narrow minded.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite cheap, easy and healthy recipes? in ~food
sandaltree Link ParentThis sounds delicious, but I think I'd need some protein in there. This and tofu or some meat replacement product sounds like a great combo!This sounds delicious, but I think I'd need some protein in there. This and tofu or some meat replacement product sounds like a great combo!
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Comment on What are some of your favorite cheap, easy and healthy recipes? in ~food
sandaltree Link ParentFor oatmeal I think just doing it in the microwave is easiest; I have it almost everyday. I like adding milk and water 50:50. 2dl of liquid for 1dl of oats. Two minutes of cooking in 1 min...For oatmeal I think just doing it in the microwave is easiest; I have it almost everyday. I like adding milk and water 50:50. 2dl of liquid for 1dl of oats. Two minutes of cooking in 1 min increments with mixing in between.
I don't know what's it called in English (literally translated fresh porridge) but leaving the mixture overnight is my go-to when I'm in a hurry in the morning. Just put it in the fridge the evening before. Adding water, berries, some squashed banana and quark makes it a super nutritious and protein rich breakfast. Mmm..
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
sandaltree Link ParentNot yet. Is that the one that starts the rat trilogy? I've read "The Wild Sheep Chase" a long time ago and thought it was a pretty short and fun read. Definitely want to tackle those at some...Did you read Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball 1973?
Not yet. Is that the one that starts the rat trilogy? I've read "The Wild Sheep Chase" a long time ago and thought it was a pretty short and fun read. Definitely want to tackle those at some point. Especially since I hear Dance x 3 finishes the trilogy (or quartology, is that a word?) and is really good. It's a shame Murakami has some weird hate for e-books and most of his works are not available in electronic format! (same for Higashino Keigo, what is it with these Japanese authors and e-books :/ ). Paper is still king there, and the measure by which success is seen. Fortunately I think it's turning around a bit.
Oh, yeah. I was an exchange student in Japan, came back just before COVID hit, and learning Japanese was what kept me sane during the pandemic. Started out wanting to read manga and LN, realized I love the "real" literature more, lol.
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Comment on ‘Indiana Jones’ & The Box Office of Doom: Why ‘Dial of Destiny’ at $60M opening isn’t setting records for franchise finale in ~movies
sandaltree Link ParentThe Nordics. I think my local theatre just has a single price, but it's very reasonable at 11 euros. I don't go too often (well, did see Indy last week), but I love that it's an old-style theatre...The Nordics. I think my local theatre just has a single price, but it's very reasonable at 11 euros. I don't go too often (well, did see Indy last week), but I love that it's an old-style theatre built in the 50's. Just a walking distance from where I live.
I hate that the bigger theatre chain(s) basically force you buy like 4 or 8 tickets for the price to be reasonable. Singles cost way too much. Then you just usually forget to use them within 6 months and they go void :/
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Comment on ‘Indiana Jones’ & The Box Office of Doom: Why ‘Dial of Destiny’ at $60M opening isn’t setting records for franchise finale in ~movies
sandaltree Link ParentAh, right. We have that, too, but call them just "daytickets".Ah, right. We have that, too, but call them just "daytickets".
Been with the rona this week so have had some extra time to read. Finished this week:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - My foray into trying to get into some literary classics; starting with the short ones. Kind of hard to follow, but oddly charming.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Had a bad streak of DNF's, so decided to read something that would surely not miss. A really gripping story. Will try Speaker for the Dead at some point.
Currently reading (perusing my library's digital catalogue):
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin - Picked this up on a whim. Collection of short stories in a century before GoT.
(Arrival) Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang (short story collection) - Titular story was a bit of a let-down, but I loved the first one with the tower of babylon.
Did-not-finish:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Not a fan of the comedic self-narrative and lack of characterization. Mostly tell not show worldbuilding. Someone on reddit put it aptly: it's a sci-fi beach read.
Up Next (subject to change, too many great books in my to read pile):
The Old Man and the Sea, Dogs of War (moar Tchaikovsky!), Animal Farm