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  1. Comment on [SOLVED] Need help troubleshooting computer in ~tech

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    FWIW I had a similar set of symptoms a couple of years ago. I swapped every component I easily could (PSU, RAM, GPU), no change. Reseated every connection and component. Ended up replacing the...

    FWIW I had a similar set of symptoms a couple of years ago. I swapped every component I easily could (PSU, RAM, GPU), no change. Reseated every connection and component. Ended up replacing the motherboard and was back in business. I didn't see any obvious physical problems with the board components, but something must've failed.

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  2. Comment on What is a software you wish existed? in ~comp

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    You may be interested in Todoist (see the "Original date or the completion date" section): The "every!" notation sounds like it would do what you want. I use Todoist for everything that needs to...

    You may be interested in Todoist (see the "Original date or the completion date" section):

    You can create a recurring task that repeats at regular intervals from either the original task date or from the task's completed date by using every or every!, respectively. Here's how:
    Every: Completing a task that has a due date of every 3 months will set the task’s due date to 3 months from the task's original date. So if you created a task on January 10th with a due date of every 3 months, it will recur on Jan 10, Apr 10, July 10, etc regardless of when you complete the task.
    Every!: When you complete a task with a due date of every! 3 months, it will set the next due date to 3 months after the day you completed the task. So if you completed the task on January 20th, the next occurrence of the task will be April 20th.

    The "every!" notation sounds like it would do what you want. I use Todoist for everything that needs to get done, whether on a schedule or otherwise. I'd be lost without it.

    8 votes

  3. Comment on How do you keep your keyboards non-sticky? in ~tech

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    If you really need keyboard contact during your eating, get another keyboard just for that. There are washable silicone keyboards. Use that until you can get your hands clean, then clean that...

    If you really need keyboard contact during your eating, get another keyboard just for that. There are washable silicone keyboards. Use that until you can get your hands clean, then clean that keyboard at the same time. Your (presumably) nicer keyboard stays in good shape.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on How do you help someone find a job? in ~life

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    There have been a lot of layoffs in tech recently, so they are also competing with a ton of people at the moment. Not getting responses could be a combination of factors.

    There have been a lot of layoffs in tech recently, so they are also competing with a ton of people at the moment. Not getting responses could be a combination of factors.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on How to reduce (non-spam) business calls to my personal cell phone? in ~tech

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    I've been using EasyOptOuts for a few years to remove my personal data. They will opt you out of a ton of sites, 3x over the course of a year, for $20. Much cheaper than other sites. I've had...

    I've been using EasyOptOuts for a few years to remove my personal data. They will opt you out of a ton of sites, 3x over the course of a year, for $20. Much cheaper than other sites. I've had great results this way.

    7 votes

  6. Comment on Unity reveals plans to charge per game install, drawing criticism from development community in ~games

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    How does Xbox cloud gaming even work with this runtime fee? I try nearly every Game Pass game, many without installing via Cloud Gaming. Is it considered an install every time I start a cloud...

    I wasn't even considering Gamepass or PS+.

    How does Xbox cloud gaming even work with this runtime fee? I try nearly every Game Pass game, many without installing via Cloud Gaming. Is it considered an install every time I start a cloud game? That would be nuts.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    As someone who maintains a static HTML site, please be prepared to be turned down. The zero maintenance costs of static sites are difficult to beat, especially for a hobby site. No database, no...

    As someone who maintains a static HTML site, please be prepared to be turned down. The zero maintenance costs of static sites are difficult to beat, especially for a hobby site. No database, no software/plugin upgrade headaches -- just open a text file, edit, save. WordPress maintenance would turn the hobby into actual work, personally

    3 votes