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Comment on Sleep struggles: how do I get better sleep quality? in ~life
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Comment on Fairphone Gen 6+ now available in the US in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentI use them enough that I had to buy a DAP when my Pixel 4a finally died. I am kicking myself for not getting a 5a, but it just seemed wasteful when my 4a was doing fine. I hadn't anticipated the...I use them enough that I had to buy a DAP when my Pixel 4a finally died. I am kicking myself for not getting a 5a, but it just seemed wasteful when my 4a was doing fine. I hadn't anticipated the battery problems and Google essentially killing the phone via firmware.
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Comment on Fairphone Gen 6+ now available in the US in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentI was actually in exactly the same boat. The lack of headphone jack and lack of official US support were the only reason I didn't buy the 4.I was actually in exactly the same boat. The lack of headphone jack and lack of official US support were the only reason I didn't buy the 4.
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Comment on Fairphone Gen 6+ now available in the US in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentIt is supposed to be compatible from what I was reading, but that it isn't officially ready to go yet.It is supposed to be compatible from what I was reading, but that it isn't officially ready to go yet.
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Comment on Fairphone Gen 6+ now available in the US in ~tech
zod000 Link"It’s everything you love. Plus more." Except a headphone jack, so no sale, sorry guys. The only compelling feature to me is that it is compatible with PostmarketOS really."It’s everything you love. Plus more." Except a headphone jack, so no sale, sorry guys.
The only compelling feature to me is that it is compatible with PostmarketOS really.
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Comment on A list of independent internet forums in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentLobste.rs is fine, it feels like a more sane version for Hackernews if that seems like something you'd like.Lobste.rs is fine, it feels like a more sane version for Hackernews if that seems like something you'd like.
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Comment on What game are you terrible at? in ~games
zod000 LinkI'm terrible at any sort of rhythm games (I really wanted to be decent at guitar hero). Like I can't even get past beginner level stuff in them.I'm terrible at any sort of rhythm games (I really wanted to be decent at guitar hero). Like I can't even get past beginner level stuff in them.
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Comment on Is there any interest in building a Tildes successor? in ~tildes
zod000 Link ParentInteresting. I had no idea that is who founded beehaw. I would likely have chosen that instance in that case, oh well.Interesting. I had no idea that is who founded beehaw. I would likely have chosen that instance in that case, oh well.
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Comment on Is there any interest in building a Tildes successor? in ~tildes
zod000 Link ParentI don't think I'd classify beehaw, lemmy, piefed, or any of the others Tildes spinoffs. They were more just Reddit-likes for the fediverse even if the format is similar to Tildes.I don't think I'd classify beehaw, lemmy, piefed, or any of the others Tildes spinoffs. They were more just Reddit-likes for the fediverse even if the format is similar to Tildes.
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Comment on Suggestions for a LAN party in ~games
zod000 LinkI see lots of good recommendations on here, but I'm going to throw out one most people probably have never played or realized existed. The PC port of Twisted Metal 2. As far as I am aware, it is...I see lots of good recommendations on here, but I'm going to throw out one most people probably have never played or realized existed. The PC port of Twisted Metal 2.
As far as I am aware, it is considered "abandonware" as it isn't for sale anywhere, but that game was unreasonable fun in LAN settings. Far more fun than the much more well known PS1 game because it wasn't forced to be split screen and it looked and ran much better. I haven't played it in years and I don't know how well it would run on Proton, but it might be worth looking at if you want something that isn't an FPS.
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Comment on Suggestions for a LAN party in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI can confirm that UT99 was a staple of our old LAN parties for good reason. Rocket Arena 3 for Q3A as well.I can confirm that UT99 was a staple of our old LAN parties for good reason. Rocket Arena 3 for Q3A as well.
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Comment on Choosing a printer in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentThere is an annoying "trick" that you need to do to get third party toner carts to work (I don't remember what it is off the top of my head since toner carts last me a long time). I do not believe...There is an annoying "trick" that you need to do to get third party toner carts to work (I don't remember what it is off the top of my head since toner carts last me a long time). I do not believe for a second it isn't intentional and they could kill off this trick in newer models or with a firmware update.
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Comment on CGA-2026-07 🕹️🔥⚔️ REMOVE CARTRIDGE ⏏️ Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI'm glad you're enjoying it! It is understandable that you wanted a guide for the capsule monsters for exactly the reasons you said. Also, it clearly makes sense to focus on a single pet that you...I'm glad you're enjoying it! It is understandable that you wanted a guide for the capsule monsters for exactly the reasons you said. Also, it clearly makes sense to focus on a single pet that you prefer as you can take better advantage of the items that are universally liked to grow the pet more. I am sure you now know the quirky tricks to manipulate the desired item since you read the guide. From what I understand, when the game was later released in the EU, they tweaked that functionality to make it less annoying (essentially having it desire items that are easier to have in certain areas of the game). You're not wrong about the sprites. They're not terrible, but they are also not Square quality, which was the gold standard on the SNES.
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Comment on Offpunk manifesto in ~humanities
zod000 Link ParentI definitely agree with that last sentence. I just don't think that is what is driving the retro stuff. On the flac note, DAPs have also had a resurgence and I believe it is because of the...I definitely agree with that last sentence. I just don't think that is what is driving the retro stuff. On the flac note, DAPs have also had a resurgence and I believe it is because of the disconnected "feature".
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Comment on Offpunk manifesto in ~humanities
zod000 Link ParentI think you may be mixing up a few things here with regards to some of the retro trends. I don't know of a single person, myself included, that is taking any part in them as some sort of defiance...I think you may be mixing up a few things here with regards to some of the retro trends. I don't know of a single person, myself included, that is taking any part in them as some sort of defiance against capitalism. There is certainly an overlap of those crowds and ideas, but the retro items (cassettes, vinyl records, cameras, typewriters) are mostly attracting people because of their novelty and the fact that they are disconnected and private. No one is monitoring and then monetizing how many times you listen to a record or tape. No one is checking the paper you type on for subversive thinking or trying to upsell you on editing features, or trying to sell you additional cloud storage for your images from your crappy digital point and shoot camera. I can see the appeal of all of those things, but they do nothing to hinder capitalism, though I can see maybe some overlap if you strictly stick to thrift or no-buy sources.
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Comment on As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google’s AI Overviews in ~tech
zod000 LinkI left reddit when the whole API fiasco happened. It was a complete mask-off event to me and I wanted no part of it. So I deleted all my old comments and user. No doubt they had backups of the...I left reddit when the whole API fiasco happened. It was a complete mask-off event to me and I wanted no part of it. So I deleted all my old comments and user. No doubt they had backups of the data and it was more symbolic than anything.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 🗡️🛡️❤️🔺 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
zod000 Link ParentA lot of the old Microprose games had incredible manuals (Civ, Darklands, Covert Action). I still have the book and tech tree poster for SMAC here in my office.A lot of the old Microprose games had incredible manuals (Civ, Darklands, Covert Action). I still have the book and tech tree poster for SMAC here in my office.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 🗡️🛡️❤️🔺 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI had never heard of Archipelago, this looks amazing. I don't think I have time to be able to devote to it right now, but I am 100% saving this for later.I had never heard of Archipelago, this looks amazing. I don't think I have time to be able to devote to it right now, but I am 100% saving this for later.
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Comment on CGA-2026-07 🕹️🔥⚔️ REMOVE CARTRIDGE ⏏️ Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals in ~games
zod000 Link ParentNo need to apologize, and thanks for the interesting comment. One thing I'd like to point out is that the FF VII remakes are not actually a remake, they significantly change the story in a...No need to apologize, and thanks for the interesting comment. One thing I'd like to point out is that the FF VII remakes are not actually a remake, they significantly change the story in a interesting, but honestly bizarre way that implies that the game world is well aware that it is doing things "wrong" (i.e. not how the story was supposed to go) and that something is pushing back against you. I applaud the meta story, but I don't know that it is going over as well. All the rest of it I agree with. The graphics and dialog are on paper significantly improved from the original game, and yet, it does have that "theme park" feel to it far more so than most story driven RPGs.
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Comment on Another "help, looking for mechanical keyboard" thread! cherrys, color backlit leds, usb only (no bt), 100% size in ~comp
zod000 LinkAll of the Ducky brands should work with Linux just fine. I have dozens of mechanical keyboards and they all work fine in Linux. The only possible issues might be with lesser known brands and...All of the Ducky brands should work with Linux just fine. I have dozens of mechanical keyboards and they all work fine in Linux. The only possible issues might be with lesser known brands and trying to use their in house tools that update firmware or configs if they don't use the more standard configurable firmware. Mechanicalkeyboards.com has a good selection, but they don't tend to keep tons of stock and are constantly getting new stuff in. I've had good luck with them, so I'd personally recommend waiting it out for the stock to be replenished. They used to have a page on the site that showed their expected stock coming in with dates, so it might be worth looking at that.
I have this same problem, I have been a very light sleeper my entire life. The best things I have come up with are making sure that my room is extremely dark (effective curtains, no bright LEDs anywhere), my mattress and pillow are comfortable, no caffeine after midafternoon (3PM or later causes me issues), and weirdly, not trying to go to sleep too early. The last one is rarely a problem as I am a "night person" in general, but if I try to go to sleep before 11pm I will get the worst sleep. If I my mind is especially active and it keeps me awake, I find that if I try to think of and focus on abstract patterns, like a screen saver for my brain, it tends to calm everything down after a few minutes. YMMV Brains are weird.