whynotzoidberg

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• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse | Users own their content, and Loops doesn’t sell or provide videos to third-party advertisers or train AI on them. It will be open source⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I’m not an expert, so take this as far as you’d like — reading has real benefits to our brains such as improving vocabulary, improving critical thinking skills, and improving focus. I don’t think short form videos give us the same brain benefits.

  Here’s an article from Piedmont health on the benefits of reading. I haven’t seen such an article for short form videos, but am open to it if there is one.

  www.piedmont.org/…/health-benefits-of-reading

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Explain why the US bail system is not insane⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  And republicans (or, at least one, in my district) are campaigning here on how cashless bail is letting criminals go free.

  Cashless bail isn’t letting criminals go free any more than cash-based bail was. I am just as safe. There is nothing to see here, except a more level playing field for all.

  Why do the republicans in charge hate people so much? I don’t think their constituents hate people nearly as much as the leaders.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The Most Loved Digital Audio Streaming Platforms.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  3 months ago I cancelled Spotify, following yet another price increase. I went to Tidal for the 2 month trial, and another month full price.

  This month I cancelled Tidal, following their deprecation of Plex integration, my finding a couple tracks with bad meta data, and some other here-and-there’s where the service was lackluster.

  I’m current on Apple Music.

  I like that Apple Music has lossless, like Tidal did. The Apple Music algo seems a bit better so far, even comparing to Spotify or the last time I tried Apple Music (~3-4 years ago). And, one of the things I didn’t know I wanted, music videos for my morning jam time, are better with Apple Music.

  I imagine I’ll be staying here for a while.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I'm listening to a motivational speaker at a corporate conference when I realize...⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I was an efficiency whore while working management at a big software company.

  It sucked in some very specific ways. I didn’t even realize the impact until after I left that environment.

  There were some good things from corporate America, too, but they didn’t bring real ultimate power happiness.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Getting Your iPhone Repaired Could Ban You From Snapchat⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Apple urges developers to not use DeviceCheck for anything beyond basic device verification, and if you’re a developer that’s also misusing it, then you should definitely cease that—there are probably more reliable ways to check whether it’s the same user trying to access an account from a device or not.

  I don’t think I care about not being able to erase the device ID. It seems useful to have this, actually, for back-tracing if need be.

  Snapchat probs shouldn’t use the DeviceCheck services improperly. But hey, that’s just like my opinion, man.

  More, not very interesting, info on DeviceCheck services here: developer.apple.com/documentation/devicecheck

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How exactly does one eat 1500 calories a day?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s not quite what I said. You have strong convictions, and I wish you well.

  xoxo -rando

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How exactly does one eat 1500 calories a day?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Poor advice, IMO. Going below BMR is ok, starvation mode is largely a myth, and, while nutrition is important, it is not necessary for caloric-deficit weight loss.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Apple Foldable iPhone Launch Faces Delay Until 2026, Faces Design Roadblocks⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  My thoughts exactly. I gain almost nothing with this design change, as compared to keeping the current or similar-to “bar” form and folding out from there.

  I’m starting to have visions of Zoolander and his ridiculously small cell phone…

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨If you take care of your parents or other elderly, how are you preparing to age gracefully?⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Maybe it’s just important to stay generally social with folks of all types, as perspectives and conversations keep us young? Is that a good maxim?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨If you take care of your parents or other elderly, how are you preparing to age gracefully?⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I think you hit the nail on the head.

  Where you live is one thing, but how you face the world is another. As we age, it seems that we have increased challenges in the areas you note.

  Trust becomes harder. Acknowledging our own faults and cognitive degradations becomes harder. Making decisions becomes harder. And desire to remain autonomous becomes stronger. Those things don’t jive too well.

  One more thing to note though: maintain a community of similarly-aged peers. Otherwise, one might feel like they are on an island.

  This is based on my experience caring for an elderly family member.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Roku OS home screen is getting video ads for the first time⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  They might miss out on the convenience of AirPlay, though. AFAIK you cant do DLNA streaming to the Apple TV.

  AirPlay really bridges the gaps for me, wrt having any app available on my tv at any time.

  Combined with steam connect, it’s a decent multi use box with solid, non-intrusive updates. Just wish the garden wasn’t so unnecessarily walled.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Selfhosted messenger/community software like discord⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I’ve just started a Zulip POC and it’s been decent so far. Definitely resembles Discord.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Wyze says camera breach let 13,000 customers briefly see into other people’s homes⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Same reason a remote control is handy for a TV — convenience.

  Motion or presence sensing. Timers. Virtual buttons. Physical buttons in places I wouldn’t normally have them. Garage door opening automagically when I pull in the driveway with a specific vehicle. Etc.

  Plus I get to check in on my kitty from far away.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Microsoft in their infinite wisdom has replaced the Hide Desktop icon with Copilot.⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  This echo chamber gets LOUD, too!

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Comcast reluctantly agrees to stop its misleading “10G Network” claims⁩ ⁨⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Imagine it? Living it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨To prevent mashed potatoes from being gummy, boil the potatoes whole.⁩ ⁨⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I prefer to dice and soak in cold water first to get rid of that excess starch. Saving cook time is a win for me.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Does matcha tea need to be combined with milk or can I use water?⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I prefer it straight with water, myself. Sometimes it’s hard to find places that will sell a straight matcha water. It’s important to use at least culinary grade if not ceremonial, and order your matcha from a reputable distributor.

  I like Tenzo tea, but it’s overpriced. Enso or something like that is what’s in my cabinet these days.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Starlink bug frustrates users: “They don’t have tech support? Just a FAQ? WTF?”⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  It grinds my gears so hard. At first I submitted feedback, thinking everyone wants good documentation. Then I realized the ploy.

  Also, chat bots. Fuck me for being able to think through the basics and needing real help, right?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Mint is shutting down, and it’s pushing users toward Credit Karma⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  This. I went back to my XLS because it’s much easier to manage and massage the data.

  I did like some parts of Actual Budget, and incorporated them into my spreadsheet.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is there a community where I can post anything in case I don't find the appropriate community for it?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Hey, don’t judge a cover of a book by its look.

  And check out Trailer Park Boys.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Is there a community where I can post anything in case I don't find the appropriate community for it?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Just trying to share a random screen grab, or want to say or ask something about it? Search for some Windows or Tech communities and post away.

  Worst case Ontario, you get some downvotes.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Does anyone drink instant coffee anymore?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  I’m with you on this one, too. I prefer my jet boil and instant coffee (or matcha) compared to an Aeropress.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Does anyone drink instant coffee anymore?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Nespresso machines are definitely pressurized and temp controlled. Keurig, less so.

  I read something somewhere once (great source, right?) regarding Keurig temps, and they weren’t consistent or optimal. And the pressure is more like a hose with an attachment as opposed to a pressure washer.

  Some K cups will empty out when you use them, too. From what I’ve run into, that’s typically the fancy flavor ones. But some are just coffee grounds that get a suboptimal water flow at suboptimal temps going through them.

  Someone can correct me on what I’m remembering though.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What's the best way to run a temporary eth cable?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Yup, expect a residue if you delay removal. Painters tape is meant to be removed relatively soon after application. Rubbing alcohol can typically remove the residue.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Apple AirTag Stalking Has Led to Murder, Amended Class-Action Lawsuit Says⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  You’re making some big assumptions. That’s ok, though.

  I appreciate the link.

  I can sleep knowing Android friends have built-in safety measures, just as I do on an iPhone.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Apple AirTag Stalking Has Led to Murder, Amended Class-Action Lawsuit Says⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Would the problem be solvable by saying Google needs to break from their approach (do nothing, in this case), and work with Apple to incorporate Apple’s tech into Android by default?

  Just trying to think through the finger pointing that happens as we reel in tech.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I’m about to throw my entire Pihole out the window⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Oh my, I didn’t catch that one but will be searching for it!

  I love* solving wonky user issues. People do the darndest things.

  *Subject to tolerance and patience levels of both user and self

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I’m about to throw my entire Pihole out the window⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Nothing wrong with a Windows box as your server. Use what you know. Windows skills are a great asset in the world.

  This issue is OS-independent, meaning you would have the same problem on a Raspberry Pi as you did on your Windows box.

  GLHF

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I’m about to throw my entire Pihole out the window⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  Irrelevant, unless your pihole is running on your DHCP server. Does the server running pihole have a statically assigned IP that is within the DHCP range being assigned to other devices?

  Static addresses should be outside of your DHCP range, ideally. If you can’t change the range, and assuming sequential handouts of IPs from your router among other things, you can try setting the server’s static IP to a bigger number.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Netflix is planning to raise prices… again⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩:

  FWIW, my Plex Pass has worked to be much less than that since I purchased it.

  Much (not all) of the negative I see about Plex is associated with cost of a Plex Pass. If subscribing monthly, it costs more. If you play the long game with the Lifetime Pass, it’s dirt cheap and pretty darn solid.