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Comment on In search of the hypothetical iPhone Duo buyer in ~tech
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Comment on In search of the hypothetical iPhone Duo buyer in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentWhy should anyone force them to buy two devices instead? Having only one device is more convenient, less to carry around, less to charge, etc. I enjoy having separate devices for different things,...Why should anyone force them to buy two devices instead? Having only one device is more convenient, less to carry around, less to charge, etc.
I enjoy having separate devices for different things, but I fully understand why people wouldn’t. If you do laptop type things on your devices a handful of times per year, just doing it on the device you have is probably better than having a separate device.
Ultimately it fills a niche in the marketplace, and is priced at an iPhone pro plus iPad Air, and can comfortably fill both roles for certain people. I don’t understand why people are so upset about the price. Just don’t buy it. Nobody is forcing anyone to buy it.
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Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIt’s a great device for sure. I have the original 4k model from 2017 going strong, although it isn’t the fastest anymore. I’ve wanted to upgrade for around a year now, but buying a device new that...It’s a great device for sure. I have the original 4k model from 2017 going strong, although it isn’t the fastest anymore. I’ve wanted to upgrade for around a year now, but buying a device new that was built in 2022 is crazy to me. I am really hopeful that they are announcing a new one tomorrow. If they don’t, I’m not sure what I’m going to do.
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Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech
Weldawadyathink (edited )Link ParentMy setup is a Logitech harmony hub remote and Apple TV 4K. I love my setup, but I can’t recommend either right now. The current model Apple TV is excruciatingly old, so it’s a bad purchase right...My setup is a Logitech harmony hub remote and Apple TV 4K. I love my setup, but I can’t recommend either right now. The current model Apple TV is excruciatingly old, so it’s a bad purchase right now. And harmony products have been discontinued for a long time. But once a new Apple TV model is out, I can recommend that.
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Comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI see this come up in pretty much any discussion about smart TVs, but I have yet to see someone documenting this actually happening. AI wasn’t able to find one either. It seems to me that, for...I see this come up in pretty much any discussion about smart TVs, but I have yet to see someone documenting this actually happening. AI wasn’t able to find one either. It seems to me that, for something as straightforward as this to test, there would be at least some documented proof by now.
To be clear, they do upload tracking data when they have WiFi, and they will cache data to send once they have WiFi again. But I haven’t seen credible reports that they will connect to arbitrary unsecured networks to exfiltrate data.
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Comment on 1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkThis sucks, and unfortunately I will have to keep giving them money. As others have said, the market for password managers is pretty grim right now. And I’ve spent years training my family to use...This sucks, and unfortunately I will have to keep giving them money. As others have said, the market for password managers is pretty grim right now. And I’ve spent years training my family to use 1password. And the user experience in 1password is legitimately quite good. Moving to a worse product and having to retrain my family is a non starter.
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Comment on What are your "how on earth did I not learn this sooner" tech moments? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkMy personal one is Siri timers. Instead of saying “set a timer for 5 minutes” or even “5 minute timer”, you can just say “5 minutes” and it assumes it is a timer. I know it sounds simple and...My personal one is Siri timers. Instead of saying “set a timer for 5 minutes” or even “5 minute timer”, you can just say “5 minutes” and it assumes it is a timer. I know it sounds simple and obvious, but I was actually quite surprised when I heard someone do it. I’m not used to general laypeople knowing tech better than I do, let alone an actual shortcut.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Weldawadyathink LinkI worked a few weddings. The only one I particularly remember was a Jewish wedding where the couple brought a 12 Liter bottle of Champagne (from California, not true champagne). We poured it from...I worked a few weddings. The only one I particularly remember was a Jewish wedding where the couple brought a 12 Liter bottle of Champagne (from California, not true champagne). We poured it from decanters, and the couple was planning to have the guests sign it as a keepsake. I thought it was a fun idea.
It didn’t end up working well, mostly because the event planner didn’t communicate the plan to us. We chilled it on ice as we would normally do, so the label was soaked and didn’t dry out enough to write on in time.
If you want to do something like this, I would recommend trying it before hand on as close to the exact bottle you intend to use. Ask the winery if they use the same label type for their large formats and test it on a 750mL. Possibly get one that has an engraved label and have people write on the glass with sharpie. Make sure to communicate with the venue to chill it in a fridge or freezer if possible, not an ice bath. And if using sharpie on bare glass, the glass will need to warm up to room temperature and be dry before it will work.
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Comment on Ahead of an all-digital future for PlayStation, Sony needs to prove in courts that players know they don't own digitally purchased games in ~games
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI’ve used them in the past. I love the idea, and I like that a service like that exists, but I don’t use them for a few reasons. Price: It’s only the same price when compared with the lowest...I’ve used them in the past. I love the idea, and I like that a service like that exists, but I don’t use them for a few reasons.
Price: It’s only the same price when compared with the lowest audible subscription. I have the 24 credit per year sub, which comes out to around $10/credit. So libro.fm is 50% more expensive.
Selection: Unfortunately audibles exclusivity program is very effective. When I maintained both audible and libro.fm subs, I had trouble using my libro credits because probably 2/3 or more of the books I wanted were exclusives. It sucks, but ultimately it works.
Metadata and file type: This is the big one for me. In audible, files always have chapters, are distributed in high quality aac (once you remove the drm), have all the metadata like author, narrator, etc, and if chapters names exist, they are populated. I have books I bought from libro that contain exactly zero metadata and the chapter names are “part 1 of 36.mp3” in an m4b container. Not the end of the world, but it does mean that any given book purchase is a gamble that I might have to spend 5-15 minutes fixing the metadata so it shows up right in audiobookshelf.
I trialed it for a long time, but ultimately decided it’s not for me. I think if they offered a bulk credit purchase to get the price down, I would deal with the other issues. But an extra $120 or so per year for the rate I buy audiobooks is not an insignificant chunk of change. And the extra kick in the teeth of extra work to fix the metadata doesn’t make me feel good about it.
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Comment on Ahead of an all-digital future for PlayStation, Sony needs to prove in courts that players know they don't own digitally purchased games in ~games
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI buy most, but not all, of my media. Mostly it’s because I am in a financial position to be able to support the people who make things that I enjoy. It’s also convenience. If I buy a game on...I buy most, but not all, of my media. Mostly it’s because I am in a financial position to be able to support the people who make things that I enjoy. It’s also convenience. If I buy a game on Steam, I know that I likely won’t have to mess around with proton, adding it as a non Steam game, finding all artwork sizes, etc. For audiobooks, it’s the same reason. Removing audibles drm now is quite simple, and I have it fully automated. Audibles metadata is always very accurate, and chapter markers and whatnot are in the files. I have and still do pirate audio books, but it always takes slightly more work to get the metadata how I want. For movies, I like apple’s convenience and the included extras.
However, for certain things, the convenience of piracy absolutely wins. I typically pirate all my ebooks. In part because getting the drm removed is a very manual and annoying process, and I need that to read them on my kobo. Also I almost always own the audiobook version legally, so I have supported the author for the work. I don’t feel bad about that. The one thing that is driving me to privacy for TV and movies is how awful so many streaming apps are, even on the relatively nice Apple TV. No, I never want autoplay. Not even if you want me to. And Netflix, with the playing of a clip from the show on the show screen, would you kindly fuck right off? I never want to hear it. Ever. I have been trying some time to get a setup that is reliable and consistent enough to replace the official apps, just to get a better user experience. But I haven’t found something that’s good enough yet. But I am still looking.
The thing that helps me is I can always fall back to piracy. I have audiobooks that audible has taken away from me, and I keep a copy drm free on my server. If I ever couldn’t play a game that I own because of drm, I would happily download a pirated copy.
If buying isn’t owning, piracy isn’t stealing.
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Comment on Songs about doing chores / daily routines? in ~music
Weldawadyathink LinkThis one’s a bit metaphorical, but I still think it fits the “daily routine” theme loosely. Helplessness Blues by Fleet FoxesThis one’s a bit metaphorical, but I still think it fits the “daily routine” theme loosely. Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes
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Comment on Operation Bluebird launches Twitter.now in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentTrademarks have to be actively used and maintained. If Kleenex stoped branding as Kleenex, other companies could come in pretty quickly and use that name. Copyright lasts basically forever thanks...Trademarks have to be actively used and maintained. If Kleenex stoped branding as Kleenex, other companies could come in pretty quickly and use that name.
Copyright lasts basically forever thanks to Disney.
Patents last a limited time and expire.
Many things are covered by multiple forms of these intellectual property laws. For example the recipe for Coke is not patented. If you figured it out, you could sell your own coke today. But the name Coke is a trademark, so you cannot sell your coke with the Coke branding, unless Coke abandoned it.
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Comment on Router recommendations? in ~comp
Weldawadyathink LinkIf you want something that is boring and just keeps working, check out eero. It’s a top tier mesh system, and a pretty boring router if you want to tinker with anything. But since I installed it...If you want something that is boring and just keeps working, check out eero. It’s a top tier mesh system, and a pretty boring router if you want to tinker with anything. But since I installed it (also at my parents house) I have not had a single issue with it. In fact, I have some old nodes that I could send to you if you want to pay shipping (from California). They are quite old now, but they still work fantastically.
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Comment on I repaired my purse by replacing the plastic handle with leather in ~hobbies
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThat program sounds insanely useful. I wish I had something like that at my school. I am okay ish at CAD but that’s probably my weakest link. I am entirely self taught and haven’t put much time...That program sounds insanely useful. I wish I had something like that at my school. I am okay ish at CAD but that’s probably my weakest link. I am entirely self taught and haven’t put much time into it.
It always astounds me when people loose a button on a shirt or have a small seam come out and immediately assume it’s destined for the trash. Hand sewing isn’t even particularly difficult. Just spending an hour learning to sew a button and make a relatively straight hand stitch changes so much. I have replaced buttons and fixed torn seams while at work to save a lengthy drive home.
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Comment on I repaired my purse by replacing the plastic handle with leather in ~hobbies
Weldawadyathink LinkFantastic! I absolutely love any sort of repair, and making an improvement at the same time makes it even better. I swear being able to sew is a god damned super power. I haven’t done leather...Fantastic! I absolutely love any sort of repair, and making an improvement at the same time makes it even better. I swear being able to sew is a god damned super power. I haven’t done leather before, but I do want to sometime in the future.
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Comment on ForeFront Power completes its first Erthos solar energy system for the city of Fresno in ~enviro
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI’m in Fresno now Aesthetics aren’t important It’s a flat wastelandI’m in Fresno now
Aesthetics aren’t important
It’s a flat wasteland
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Comment on Invite request spam problem - vet through other social media? in ~tildes
Weldawadyathink Link ParentFrom the beginning of tildes, everyone is refreshed to 10 invites when Deimos decides. That’s how it always worked. Nothing was automatic. Usually he would post a thread, or combine it with an...From the beginning of tildes, everyone is refreshed to 10 invites when Deimos decides. That’s how it always worked. Nothing was automatic. Usually he would post a thread, or combine it with an announcement. So the only thing that changed is that they haven’t manually done that in a while.
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Comment on Firefox for iOS now has a native adblocker in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentAll iOS browsers use WebKit, except in the EU. But there are no released alternative engine browsers for the EU yet.All iOS browsers use WebKit, except in the EU. But there are no released alternative engine browsers for the EU yet.
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Comment on Firefox for iOS now has a native adblocker in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI think you are reading too much into “Adblock is piracy”. Website hosts are free to exchange their content with you using any sort of financial arrangement. Most just happen to exchange it for...It's not my fault they (anyone supported by ads) decided to make their income off of the cancer of the internet. Regardless, the implication is that I should feel bad for having an adblocker.
I think you are reading too much into “Adblock is piracy”. Website hosts are free to exchange their content with you using any sort of financial arrangement. Most just happen to exchange it for showing crappy ads. If you bypass that transaction, that is piracy. The Adblock is piracy statement doesn’t say anything about Adblock being wrong or that you should feel bad. But let’s acknowledge that it is, indeed, piracy.
Let’s say movie came out and, in order to see it, they required all moviegoers to cut off their left toe and send it to the studio. If you downloaded it and watched it without sending your left toe, that would be piracy. But pirating that movie wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. I would be downloading it just like you would be.
I run Adblock on all of my devices, and set them up for my family. I am a pirate, and I don’t feel bad. 🏴☠️
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Comment on Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in ~news
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI agree. Murder is wrong. I think the deal penalty should be outlawed. I think it’s absolute fucking bullshit that conscientious objector status in the US requires a religious affiliation. Why...I agree. Murder is wrong. I think the deal penalty should be outlawed. I think it’s absolute fucking bullshit that conscientious objector status in the US requires a religious affiliation. Why can’t I just be morally opposed to killing? Why do I have to have a specific religion?
That all being said, I also feel like company executives need to face consequences from the decisions that their companies make. Both civil and criminal consequences. And Luigi successfully made a CEO face consequences. Were they the right ones? No. Do I agree with what he did? No. But it is refreshing to see an executive face consequences for what feels like the first time in my entire life.
I bought an iPad Pro for the large and high quality hdr screen back in 2021. Still going strong. Cost an amortized $230/year, which isn’t bad for a media consumption device.
I bought an iPhone 14 Pro in 2022 and am only upgrading now. Amortized to $330/year. Not bad for my primary phone.
When I bought those devices, the iPad has a significantly better screen and processor than the cheaper models. The iPhone had a higher refresh screen, better battery life, better performance, and a better camera.
It sounds like you don’t see it as worth it for yourself, but that is very different to it not being worth it for anybody.