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  1. Comment on Do you like being thrifty? in ~talk

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    I enjoy it even though I have plenty of disposable income. There's definitely the thrill of the hunt with this stuff. I got into photography a few years ago and I'm mostly buying used stuff from...

    I enjoy it even though I have plenty of disposable income. There's definitely the thrill of the hunt with this stuff. I got into photography a few years ago and I'm mostly buying used stuff from sites like KEH, MPB, and eBay, only rarely buying new equipment. I also got into CDs which of course is mostly buying used stuff from eBay or the local Amoeba records. I also get a rush anytime I find that someone sets their old collection of music or antique Apple computer stuff on the curb.

    This stuff takes a lot of time though. Considering the cost difference from buying at full price compared to what my wages per hour are I would probably be better off buying everything new.

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  2. Comment on End of 10: Replace Windows 10 with Linux in ~tech

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    I'm mostly looking forward to not having to maintain another Linux system. The system updates provided by SteamOS are very appealing. It looks like Bazzite has similar support so I'll have to give...

    I'm mostly looking forward to not having to maintain another Linux system. The system updates provided by SteamOS are very appealing. It looks like Bazzite has similar support so I'll have to give it a try.

  3. Comment on End of 10: Replace Windows 10 with Linux in ~tech

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    Once Valve officially releases a SteamOS ISO I'll install it on my gaming desktop. That's my only remaining holdout. Valve needs to strike while the iron is hot and release it soon.

    Once Valve officially releases a SteamOS ISO I'll install it on my gaming desktop. That's my only remaining holdout. Valve needs to strike while the iron is hot and release it soon.

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  4. Comment on Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test in ~tech

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    Are there any good Roku alternatives? I see a few folks recommending Apple TV so I'll look into that. I've gotten into borrowing Blu-ray discs from the library lately and an considering a PS4 /...

    Are there any good Roku alternatives? I see a few folks recommending Apple TV so I'll look into that. I've gotten into borrowing Blu-ray discs from the library lately and an considering a PS4 / Xbox for streaming / disc playback.

    Normally I'd build something like with a used Lenovo ThinkCentre but I'm really looking for one remote, simple UI, auto updating convenience.

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

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    I just beat Silent Hill 1 (PSX) and 2 (PS2) on my steam deck and am now playing through 3. They're really fun, lots of puzzles and maze exploration. Highly recommend.

    I just beat Silent Hill 1 (PSX) and 2 (PS2) on my steam deck and am now playing through 3. They're really fun, lots of puzzles and maze exploration. Highly recommend.

  7. Comment on If you could go into hibernation and wake up in the future, would you? in ~talk

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    I wouldn't do it. If I hibernate for any non trivial amount of time all my skills would become irrelevant and I'd be unemployable. It would be like a cave man thawing today.

    I wouldn't do it. If I hibernate for any non trivial amount of time all my skills would become irrelevant and I'd be unemployable. It would be like a cave man thawing today.

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  8. Comment on New anti-obesity drugs will outperform Ozempic in ~health

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    If these drugs that decrease appetite become cheap and commonplace could it destroy the fast food and junk food industries?

    If these drugs that decrease appetite become cheap and commonplace could it destroy the fast food and junk food industries?

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Framework 13 chassis available for $400 in ~tech

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    I've owned several MacBooks and ThinkPads, and now a framework. I would rate the build quality as the poorest of the three, and the keyboard second best after the ThinkPad. The versatility of the...

    I've owned several MacBooks and ThinkPads, and now a framework. I would rate the build quality as the poorest of the three, and the keyboard second best after the ThinkPad.

    The versatility of the swappable ports is great, especially when compared to the MacBook, and while the ThinkPads have a lot of ports, I've never had a ThinkPad with an SD card port built in. So I suppose in a way that the framework is a cross between a MacBook Pro and a ThinkPad. Ultimately, a ThinkPad has more than four ports.

    Ultimately, I cannot speak to longevity, but I do look forward to keeping the same chassis and swapping the motherboard.

    9 votes