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  1. Comment on How to fix the dreaded 'package appears to be invalid' error when installing APKs in ~comp

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    I don't know how mobile development tests their builds. But I imagine if it's not in a VM/emulator/etc., then it's a mobile device provided specifically for testing. As opposed to a personal device.

    I don't know how mobile development tests their builds. But I imagine if it's not in a VM/emulator/etc., then it's a mobile device provided specifically for testing. As opposed to a personal device.

  2. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I look at the same way as having your "own" scent via perfume/cologne. It's something that becomes "you" after time. An apartment is harder because you're not necessarily going to stay there as...

    I look at the same way as having your "own" scent via perfume/cologne. It's something that becomes "you" after time. An apartment is harder because you're not necessarily going to stay there as long as a single-family house.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games

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    Check out TUNIC. Beautiful Zelda-like in every aspect. Art-style is gorgeous. Music is fantastic. Story is interesting. Gameplay is also challenging. Almost souls-like which is unconventional for...

    Check out TUNIC. Beautiful Zelda-like in every aspect. Art-style is gorgeous. Music is fantastic. Story is interesting. Gameplay is also challenging. Almost souls-like which is unconventional for this style.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Steam Spring Sale suggestions in ~games

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    Also recommend! It has a very pleasant art-style and music (available on Bandcamp).

    Also recommend! It has a very pleasant art-style and music (available on Bandcamp).

    1 vote

  5. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    Haaa, not a bad idea. But I'm only one person who doesn't eat a lot :) Though I am considering picking up baking as a hobby.

    Haaa, not a bad idea. But I'm only one person who doesn't eat a lot :)
    Though I am considering picking up baking as a hobby.

  6. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I got these two: Late Fees at the Library Galactic Skies I was also considering the school book fair for fun. I'm happy supporting passionate startups. Also not in a hurry on my end, the wax...

    I got these two:

    • Late Fees at the Library
    • Galactic Skies

    I was also considering the school book fair for fun. I'm happy supporting passionate startups. Also not in a hurry on my end, the wax warmer won't arrive in a jiffy.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    Thanks for that! I went ahead and ordered 2 melts. Love the theme/aesthetic.

    Thanks for that! I went ahead and ordered 2 melts. Love the theme/aesthetic.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    Do you know how long these last? These sound a lot more convenient than candles.

    Do you know how long these last? These sound a lot more convenient than candles.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I'm interested in exploring this. Do you have smart plug recommendations? Or are they simple/generic enough to "work" regardless?

    I'm interested in exploring this. Do you have smart plug recommendations? Or are they simple/generic enough to "work" regardless?

  10. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    Good idea about candles. I'll start simple instead of investing $100s into purifiers and filters. Now the trick is finding an appropriate scent.

    Good idea about candles. I'll start simple instead of investing $100s into purifiers and filters. Now the trick is finding an appropriate scent.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    This is a very interesting experience. One I see easy to fall into. I've already been browsing HPA300 and filter replacement options. Very expensive. I'm sure it does something, but now I don't...

    This is a very interesting experience. One I see easy to fall into. I've already been browsing HPA300 and filter replacement options. Very expensive. I'm sure it does something, but now I don't think I need to go this route. I'm thinking I want to introduce a subtle pleasant scent into my home instead.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    This is pretty interesting. I'll keep it in mind if/when I'll become a home owner. Kind of like having a water filter/softener installed.

    This is pretty interesting. I'll keep it in mind if/when I'll become a home owner. Kind of like having a water filter/softener installed.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

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    Ha, I thought you were joking. My brother has a dog and I couldn't survive the shedding and/or hair. I love and make bread though; love the smell. It's sad it lasts a couple hours.

    Ha, I thought you were joking. My brother has a dog and I couldn't survive the shedding and/or hair.

    I love and make bread though; love the smell. It's sad it lasts a couple hours.

    3 votes

  14. How do you keep your home smelling nice?

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    Assume cleaning is done on a regular basis. My apartment has a subtle "scent" from, what I assume to be, the vinyl flooring wax. I'd like that to not be the smell visitors first experience. I'm...

    Assume cleaning is done on a regular basis. My apartment has a subtle "scent" from, what I assume to be, the vinyl flooring wax. I'd like that to not be the smell visitors first experience.

    I'm considering an air purifier/diffuser, but don't know if they're effective.

    32 votes

  15. Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech

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    Exactly this. I haven't been able to find anything as comfortable/unobtrusive and functional than the AirPods Pro. Which is a shame because I don't use Apple devices. Meaning I can't check the...

    Exactly this. I haven't been able to find anything as comfortable/unobtrusive and functional than the AirPods Pro. Which is a shame because I don't use Apple devices. Meaning I can't check the battery level, change settings, or update the firmware.

    I use them 8+ hours a day listening to music from my Android during work. Then connected to my PC for everyday use.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on The more I use Linux, the more I hate every distro in ~tech

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    You're right about the problem on Windows; I'm currently experiencing it. Unfortunately it's not audio switching devices. Whenever one device connects the other disconnects. Bluetooth is fubar...

    You're right about the problem on Windows; I'm currently experiencing it. Unfortunately it's not audio switching devices. Whenever one device connects the other disconnects. Bluetooth is fubar regardless of OS it seems. My Linux complaint is unwarranted.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on The more I use Linux, the more I hate every distro in ~tech

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    Mildly unrelated to distros, but the more I use Linux, the more I dislike it (for everyday use). Yesterday was the last straw for me Fedora 39. My biggest issue was Bluetooth. What feels like a...

    Mildly unrelated to distros, but the more I use Linux, the more I dislike it (for everyday use).

    Yesterday was the last straw for me Fedora 39. My biggest issue was Bluetooth. What feels like a basic use-case, but it refused to cooperate. I connected my AirPods, then my PS5 controller via Bluetooth. My AirPods disconnect. I try to reconnect but "can't connect". I disconnect my controller, but then the same thing happens. Sometimes it works. Who knows what stars have to align.

    That's not to mention the X11 vs Wayland issues.

    I gave a genuine effort, a months-worth of dealing with the bugs. But death by a thousand cuts. Now I'm back on Windows.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Kagi + Wolfram in ~tech

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    Is there a search engine you do trust? I'm making the assumption the big ones (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.) track you regardless of having an account.

    Is there a search engine you do trust? I'm making the assumption the big ones (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.) track you regardless of having an account.

    7 votes

  19. Comment on Kagi + Wolfram in ~tech

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    I looked into their privacy policy. Granted, you only have their word for it. But the same can be said about any service you use.

    I looked into their privacy policy.

    Searches are anonymous and private to you. Kagi does not log and associate searches with an account.

    Granted, you only have their word for it. But the same can be said about any service you use.

    6 votes

  20. Comment on Kagi + Wolfram in ~tech