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Comment on Anbernic RG34XX now on sale in ~games
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Comment on Time for a new mouse? in ~comp
zod000 Link ParentI am an MX518 fan myself and when they made the remake of the old classic I bought three of them so I should be good for the next 20 years.I am an MX518 fan myself and when they made the remake of the old classic I bought three of them so I should be good for the next 20 years.
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Comment on Time for a new mouse? in ~comp
zod000 Link ParentYou can replace the switches on the G305. You used to be able to get tactile nonclicky replacements that I think should be the standard personally.You can replace the switches on the G305. You used to be able to get tactile nonclicky replacements that I think should be the standard personally.
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Comment on Anbernic RG34XX now on sale in ~games
zod000 Link ParentSame here, and I suspect that the form factor is a big reason why when the GBA SP came out in the clam shell form factor instead, it was much more popular.Same here, and I suspect that the form factor is a big reason why when the GBA SP came out in the clam shell form factor instead, it was much more popular.
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Comment on Time for a new mouse? in ~comp
zod000 LinkI agree with Jambo, this is almost certainly a case of the microswitch under the mouse button double clicking in a way that wasn't obvious. I've had this happen before in a couple of mice and I've...I agree with Jambo, this is almost certainly a case of the microswitch under the mouse button double clicking in a way that wasn't obvious. I've had this happen before in a couple of mice and I've even soldered in replacement switches, but I am not going to tell you with a straight face that it is worth the effort unless you are seriously attached to this mouse.
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Comment on Never forgive them - On digital platforms vs users in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentThe services you mention are probably not viable these days in a sure corporate, capitalistic environment. The smaller, not corporate driven sites like tildes, lobste.rs, hacker news, and the...The services you mention are probably not viable these days in a sure corporate, capitalistic environment. The smaller, not corporate driven sites like tildes, lobste.rs, hacker news, and the general fediverse don't fall into this model, but by design they aren't made to "take off" and swallow the internet. It is why these are the only types of sites I regularly frequent beyond required tasks likes search engines, cloud platforms, and like.
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Comment on Contempt culture and its currency in ~tech
zod000 Link ParentThe "HTML isn't a real programming language." crap started before CSS existed, and I sadly participated in it and the PHP hate back then. I did actually write PHP as part of my job at the time, so...The "HTML isn't a real programming language." crap started before CSS existed, and I sadly participated in it and the PHP hate back then. I did actually write PHP as part of my job at the time, so that hate was at least somewhat justified, but it became clear that to me that that sort of behavior is nothing but a net negative and should be avoided. It is very easy to fall into that faux superiority/gatekeeping mentality, especially if your friends or coworkers also do it.
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Comment on Chrysler only sells a minivan. The iconic brand’s days could be numbered. in ~transport
zod000 LinkI have never had a car with as many problems as either of the Chryslers I or the rest of my extended family has owned. My father used to be a salesman for them and by the end he was really...I have never had a car with as many problems as either of the Chryslers I or the rest of my extended family has owned. My father used to be a salesman for them and by the end he was really disillusioned with the company.
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Comment on The Witcher IV | Cinematic reveal trailer in ~games
zod000 Link ParentThe Stellar Blade thing is a good more recent equivalent. I don't personally like the game, but the rage against it is idiotic.The Stellar Blade thing is a good more recent equivalent. I don't personally like the game, but the rage against it is idiotic.
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Comment on What are your Christmas movies? in ~movies
zod000 Link ParentI have to say, that movie was much better than I expected it to be and I think it will become a regular with my family.Violent Night
I have to say, that movie was much better than I expected it to be and I think it will become a regular with my family.
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Comment on What are your Christmas movies? in ~movies
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
zod000 LinkMuch to my family's dismay, I have been on a Synthwave/Outrun kick for the past week or so. I am ignoring their comments about how we're not going to space and such and just enjoying the nostalgic...Much to my family's dismay, I have been on a Synthwave/Outrun kick for the past week or so. I am ignoring their comments about how we're not going to space and such and just enjoying the nostalgic 80's version of the future that we never got.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
zod000 Link ParentI had a whole house water filtration system and also loved it, but I just had it installed when I got a water softener. It was magically the way I could drink water from any tap in the home and...I had a whole house water filtration system and also loved it, but I just had it installed when I got a water softener. It was magically the way I could drink water from any tap in the home and not regret it.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
zod000 Link ParentI had a house with roof solar and loved it. That is probably one of the only things that I miss from Florida.I had a house with roof solar and loved it. That is probably one of the only things that I miss from Florida.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
zod000 Link ParentI just want to second your recommendation about the water filters from Water Drop. They also make a pitcher version and it filters radically fast compared to the typical Pur or Brita. I only...I just want to second your recommendation about the water filters from Water Drop. They also make a pitcher version and it filters radically fast compared to the typical Pur or Brita. I only stopped using mine when I got a whole house water filtration system.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
zod000 LinkI have a few things that "continue to delight" worth mentioning. Mechanical keyboards. I see I am not along in my love of mechanical keyboards. It can be an expensive rabbit hole to fall into. I...I have a few things that "continue to delight" worth mentioning.
Mechanical keyboards. I see I am not along in my love of mechanical keyboards. It can be an expensive rabbit hole to fall into. I have had several dozen over the years, but I pared my collection down and gave away or sold a bunch of them when I moved last year. I used to predominately prefer vintage boards, but as I prefer tenkeyless keyboards it was difficult to find keyboards that fit both categories (really just my IBM Model M SSK). My current favorites are:
- IBM Model F77 reproduction.
- Custom tenkeyless with vintage SMK cherry mount switches (one of my favorite vintage switches)
- Custom tenkeyless hotswappable keyboard with semi-vintage Cherry ergo-clears
** Headphones (and related gear) **
For a number of reasons, I have rarely been able to listen to music on actual speakers (work, sleeping babies, etc) so I gravitated to listening via headphones. A friend sent me a used pair of nice headphones about 15 years ago and I could never go back to listening to inexpensive and uncomfortable headphones ever again. Another expensive rabbit hole! My current favorites are:- Hifiman HE-6
- Beyerdynamic T1
- ZMF Vibro MK2
Last, but not least... My arcade machine, which doubles as a miniature server closet.
My arcade machine isn't super highend, but it supports two players and has a trackball (Golden Tee and Bowling games are popular when friends are by for beers). The arcades games themselves are emulated and powered by one of my little servers. -
Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
zod000 Link ParentI too get a lot of joy out of my mechanical keyboards. Ok fine, you've convinced me to make my own post.I too get a lot of joy out of my mechanical keyboards. Ok fine, you've convinced me to make my own post.
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Comment on The Witcher IV | Cinematic reveal trailer in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI thought that most of the hate directed towards the Netflix show runner is because of the treatment of Henry Cavill. I hadn't seen it devolve into misogyny in my brief experience, but that's...I thought that most of the hate directed towards the Netflix show runner is because of the treatment of Henry Cavill. I hadn't seen it devolve into misogyny in my brief experience, but that's disappointing to hear.
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Comment on Tildes Demographics Survey, year… uh, it’s 2024? in ~tildes
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Comment on Tildes Demographics Survey, year… uh, it’s 2024? in ~tildes
zod000 Link ParentI just wanted to let you know that the survey form is failing when submitting for me. I don't imagine there is much you can do about it since you are not the one hosting it, just making you aware....I just wanted to let you know that the survey form is failing when submitting for me. I don't imagine there is much you can do about it since you are not the one hosting it, just making you aware.
Edit: it looks like someone else figured out the issue, the captcha was being blocked.
I had totally forgotten that the original GBA didn't have the front lit screen, that is a very compelling feature. As an aside, I h9 the original form factor of the GBA and I ended up selling my DS because it was uncomfortable for me to use (gave me wrist pain). It is also why my switch never leaves the dock.