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4 votes
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How the alt-right manipulates the internet’s biggest commenting platform Disqus
22 votes -
Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
21 votes -
Fall asleep in seconds by listening to a soothing voice read the EU’s new GDPR legislation
11 votes -
Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends
11 votes -
Raspberry Pi or Arduino projects
So I've nearly finished my exams and am going to have a bunch of free time soon. I want to try and learn to do some electronics stuff. I already have an Arduino and Pi and have done the basic...
So I've nearly finished my exams and am going to have a bunch of free time soon. I want to try and learn to do some electronics stuff. I already have an Arduino and Pi and have done the basic flashing lights projects, but want to try something a bit more interesting (but not too expensive either)
14 votes -
Anyone else get irrationally excited by new technology?
New devices, new apps, new websites, new tech, all these things get me irrationally excited. Almost like getting a package in the mail...
New devices, new apps, new websites, new tech, all these things get me irrationally excited. Almost like getting a package in the mail...
19 votes -
GitLab sees huge spike in project imports
10 votes -
Despite backlash, Microsoft sticks with controversial “GVFS” name
5 votes -
GitLab: Congratulations GitHub on the acquisition by Microsoft
8 votes -
Spotify is asking its users if they'd subscribe to a $30/month data-only plan with Spotify Premium included
13 votes -
How a hacker proved cops used a secret government phone tracker to find him
14 votes -
I got my Huawei Matebook X Pro a few days ago and really like it. Here is a mini review from a macbook air perspective and let me know any questions.
I purchased the Matebook X Pro for 1350 from Microsoft with the student discount. Build: It is a very sturdy laptop and fits perfectly in a backpack. Trackpad: It feels just like the MacBook Air....
I purchased the Matebook X Pro for 1350 from Microsoft with the student discount.
Build: It is a very sturdy laptop and fits perfectly in a backpack.
Trackpad: It feels just like the MacBook Air.
Keyboard: Great typing. Switches are very similar to the MacBook Air but their noise is lower pitched.
Screen: The screen is great and I love the thin bezels.
Software: No bloat besides the driver manager.
Gaming: People underestimate the mx150. It runs pubg at a playable 40fps at mostly low and a few medium settings and fortnite at 60 FPS
with medium settings. I would never use it a a primary gaming machine, but it would be very useful for lan party’s.
Battery life: average
Dislikes: It can get very loud when gaming.
Overall, It feels like the spiritual successor to my MacBook Air in design and size. It has a fantastic display and build quality and it is priced competitively. If you are willing to pay a premium for build quality and portability then I would definitely get this laptop.
I have never done a Reddit review before so ask any questions that I left out.
Pics:
size comparison to MacBook Air https://i.imgur.com/xzcLiO0.jpg
side by side https://i.imgur.com/B4FiTlD.jpg
front view https://i.imgur.com/yDZCdqm.jpg
top view https://i.imgur.com/2n0JNSs.jpg
7 votes -
What is you preferred password manager?
I use Lastpass at work but don't have experience with any others. Last time I looked into it Lastpass and Keepass were the only two viable options if I recall (though my memory isn't the most...
I use Lastpass at work but don't have experience with any others. Last time I looked into it Lastpass and Keepass were the only two viable options if I recall (though my memory isn't the most reliable thing). A few quick searches seem to indicate that the market has opened up a bit since then. I'd like to use something open source with Linux, Windows, and Android clients. So, what's your preferred password manager and why?
45 votes -
Instagram feed algorithm seems to take into account your WhatsApp correspondence.
I've been trying to tame tracking from services like Facebook. I installed many ad blockers and tracker blockers on all of my browser, I don't install FB app on my phone, but I still install...
I've been trying to tame tracking from services like Facebook. I installed many ad blockers and tracker blockers on all of my browser, I don't install FB app on my phone, but I still install Instagram app and WhatsApp.
Something creepy (but totally expected) just happened to me. I haven't really been in contact with a friend of mine for quite some time, and we finally chatted again using WhatsApp. Not long after that I opened Instagram, and her photo was the first one I saw haha. It's funny because I don't think I've seen any photos from her in quite some time before this on my IG feed.
Might just be a coincidence, but with all discussion about how creepy they're trying to make their platform as sticky as possible, I wouldn't be surprised if IG's feed algorithm do take into account your correspondence on WhatsApp as well (I live in a country where everyone uses WhatsApp).
10 votes -
A sobering look at fake online reviews
11 votes -
Microsoft Plans To Buy GitHub, Valued At $2 Billion
7 votes -
Canon has sold its last film camera
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Ten years of Loss.jpg ~ What was your favorite version ?
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YouTube's top creators are burning out and breaking down en masse
17 votes -
What do you guys think about Flixxo?
3 votes -
SpaceX is achieving high bandwidth, 25ms latency with Starlink test satellites
@elonmusk: @nitantbhartia @ninoles @medickinson @thephysicsgirl Pretty good. TinTin A & B are both closing the link to ground w phased array at high bandwidth, low latency (25 ms). Good enough to play fast response video games.
31 votes -
Google unceremoniously removes the tablet section from official Android website
11 votes -
A day later, Ticketfly is still offline after failing to pay bitcoin ransom to hacker
6 votes -
Reddit is now #3 most visited site in the US, below only Google and Youtube
39 votes -
Google plans not to renew its contract for Project Maven, a controversial Pentagon drone AI imaging program
7 votes -
Google Will Not Renew Pentagon A.I. Contract That Upset Employees
8 votes -
More teens are ‘almost constantly’ online, and more are ditching Facebook
13 votes -
Trying to change my career to freelancing, how plausible is this path?
Didn't know if i should post this in talk or tech, but my focus is on advice, so i guess this is the place. I am currently in the process of changing my career to be a web developer. Studied IT a...
Didn't know if i should post this in talk or tech, but my focus is on advice, so i guess this is the place.
I am currently in the process of changing my career to be a web developer. Studied IT a few years ago, dropped out due to finances, and spent the last few years working crappy jobs.
I designated all my spare time towards learning the basics. I'm confident enough in my knowledge of HTML and CSS, know how to use Bootstrap and i'm currently learning the basics of JS. The Udemy course i'm taking will cover NodeJS, jQuery and some more backend next. After that i plan on learning Wordpress and a framework i guess (React/Vue/Angular). Have i missed something here?
My final goal is doing freelance web development. My question is, how plausible is this and what else do you suggest learning to have an easier time finding clients?
Also, how soon do you figure i could start doing some basic work with simple websites (even if it means using Bootstrap / altering Wordpress themes)? My country is rather cheap, so even 500$/month on simple projects will be enough of a reason for me to quit my 9-5.
Guess i'll need a portfolio too though.
Anyways, thanks for reading. Any web devs out there care to offer advice? I'm dedicated to achieving this goal, but i'm somewhat lost still.
3 votes -
At Facebook's annual meeting, Mark Zuckerberg stuck to his talking points — and ignored some of shareholders' biggest concerns
4 votes -
Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'
5 votes -
I don’t know how to waste time on the internet anymore
19 votes -
Mozilla to remove “meritocracy” from governance docs because it's “problematic”
12 votes -
California Senate defies AT&T, votes for strict net neutrality rules
19 votes -
Telegram App Says Apple is Blocking Updates Over Dispute with Russia
9 votes -
GDPR will pop the adtech bubble
13 votes -
Ad blocker Ghostery celebrates GDPR day by revealing hundreds of user email addresses
30 votes -
Europe will vote on internet censorship on the 20th
11 votes -
Two Canadian banks warn attackers may have stolen customer data
5 votes -
Monster is Quietly Planning a $300 Million ICO
6 votes -
Nvidia’s mini supercomputer is the fastest single computer humanity has built
4 votes -
President Trump violated the First Amendment by blocking users @realdonaldtrump
20 votes -
Plex DVR recording/setup
I've got a server running out of my house that I use to create virtual machines for many different facets of what I enjoy (IE: A Plex Server, Discord Bot, PiHole, etc...). The server runs Ubuntu...
I've got a server running out of my house that I use to create virtual machines for many different facets of what I enjoy (IE: A Plex Server, Discord Bot, PiHole, etc...). The server runs Ubuntu and is utilizing QEMU I believe for the the virtualization.
I've got issues getting the adapter (currently using one of those Xbox adapters to plug into an antenna and back into the computer) to relay into the virtual machine. On top of that, I'd LOVE to ditch hulu and these others (sling, PS Vue, etc..) and utilize local live television with a larger antenna on my roof, but I'll worry about that once I've got these technical aspects worked out.
I guess I'm looking for some advice as well as anyone with a similar setup and how you are running yours?
6 votes -
It's just the internet
6 votes -
iWatch Watch Face Scheduling
Wouldn't it be great if you could schedule your watch face by the time of day? If I am at work I want certain complications and if I exercise after work it would be great if another watch face for...
Wouldn't it be great if you could schedule your watch face by the time of day? If I am at work I want certain complications and if I exercise after work it would be great if another watch face for that purpose appears.
7 votes -
Imgur adds videos
19 votes -
AI researchers boycotting Nature's new Machine Intelligence journal
10 votes -
Geofencing too far? Visiting the ER can influence which advertisements you get
9 votes -
Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
7 votes -
FBI: Kindly reboot your router now, please
12 votes