droidpenguin
@droidpenguin@lemmy.world
- Comment on I had some that looked exactly like this 11 months ago:
My elementary school in Utah, we also called them portables. Ah the memories!
- Comment on Relative size comparison of social media platforms (December 2023) 1 year ago:
Happy to be part of the top 1% in this case.
- Comment on Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says 1 year ago:
The weight issue is why I’m looking forward to (hopefully) seeing the Aptera make it to production. Being super aerodynamic and lighter weight so that it can charge up to 40 miles a day on solar alone. Lithium batteries would be better suited for this form factor.
- Comment on I feel like I need a separate body towel (big towel), and 3 other small towels for hair, face, and hands. 4 towels in total. Is that normal? 1 year ago:
If I’m home, I use just one towel and keep using it for like a week or two. If I’m in a hotel, they usually have so many towels so I’ll use the whole variety and fresh ones each day. It’s nice, but too lazy to constantly be washing towels when I’m home lol.
- Comment on Can we create a new Internet ? 1 year ago:
This time over telnet.
telnetis an insecure protocol. Ideally you should usesshinstead but most modern BBS’s support both. Of course if you want to dial in on legacy “authentic” hardware then SSH isn’t possible.💡You can SSH from your phone using Termux and it works pretty well. It doesn’t use full height of screen but is still usable. BBS’s could be enhanced to support that though.
Here’s an example of how one looks on my phone:
ssh NEW@bbs.bottomlessabyss.net -p 2222 -c aes256-cbc - Comment on Apple will no longer fix the $17,000 gold Apple Watch 1 year ago:
I wonder if Cash4Gold would take them. Lol I remember seeing this commercial as a kid.
- Comment on Update now! Firefox plugs critical vulnerability that’s already being attacked 1 year ago:
Obtanium is really good option too and can handle more than just browser updates. Pretty much any Android APK release can be setup and it supports a wide variety of different repository sources.
- Comment on Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Raise $1B to Design the 'iPhone of AI' 1 year ago:
…And we’re calling it AiPhone! * applause from audience *
- Comment on Microsoft ends free upgrade from Windows 7 to 11 1 year ago:
I enjoyed my time with Windows 7. I even remember the Windows 7 launch party marketing. Never upgraded to 10, certainly not upgrading to 11. Happy with my adventures in Linux.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 year ago:
Hmm… Wonder how AI predicting what a photo of someone should look like will compare to how they actually do. Guess it’s not that different than the automatic filters phones have to make everyone look better.
- Comment on Scientists just opened the lid to NASA’s asteroid sample canister 1 year ago:
Read this as “Scientists just lied to open NASA’s asteroid canister”.
- Comment on Apple users bash new iPhone 15: ‘Innovation died with Steve Jobs’ 1 year ago:
Well they eventually pulled the plug on iPods…
Took them “only” 10 years to add mouse support for iPads, something that’s been used for decades.
So surely, give it 10 more years and then they’ll “revolutionize” using a bigger external display for iPhone (and not just screen mirroring) :D
They’ll do it, they just take their sweet time.
- Comment on Apple users bash new iPhone 15: ‘Innovation died with Steve Jobs’ 1 year ago:
I’ll admit the hardware on iPhones is excellent but waaayy overkill for iOS.
Let me install my own third party apps w/o the App store (I know altstore exists, but needing to renew apps every few days is super janky). If I spend my money on a device, I should be allowed to put whatever I want on it, however I want. Let me, the consumer accept the risks of doing so.
Let me use HDMI out over USB-C to an external monitor and have a full desktop with ability to run desktop class apps. Let me use the full potential of the chipsets to get actual work done and effectively replace a computer.
Till then, Android it is for me because I can do both these things easily. I know my use cases are more niche, but “Pro” naming on consumer Apple products is just fluff.
- Comment on France bans iPhone 12 after finding radiation levels are too high 1 year ago:
Not great but not terrible.
- Comment on California Just Became the Third State to Pass Electronics Right to Repair 1 year ago:
Sad thing is that wouldn’t even be surprising. Could totally imagine an error message like: “This device is using unauthorized components not licensed for your region. Please call AppleCare for service options.”
- Comment on A Tribute to Bram Moolenaar, The Maestro Behind Vim Code Editor 1 year ago:
I use Vim everyday! I’m so glad I took the time to learn it as it has increased my productivity significantly and now I can’t imagine not using it. Thanks Bram, for your amazing work over the years. RIP
- Comment on People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars 1 year ago:
Less tactile controls made me choose a 2014 over 2015 Honda Accord when I bought my car a few years back, and I’m very happy with it! Can’t imagine having most everything controlled with a touch screen. The only tech I need is Bluetooth and a backup camera. Screw software subscriptions and OTA updates to potentially alter the car I own outright.
- Comment on I feel like Fediverse users are nicer to each other and more generous with upvotes than reddit. 1 year ago:
Same! I used Infinity for Reddit without an account for a few years until the whole API controversy. The fediverse is more niche and caters more to my interests, so kinda glad that all happened tbh.
- Comment on Are you exposing any ports on your home server? 1 year ago:
Ya my paranoia only allows me to expose Wireguard to access everything. I sleep better at night knowing that’s the only thing exposed. Too many instances of major companies getting hacked who have dedicated security teams to manage that. I am one person, learning to manage my own stuff in my free time.
