ModernRisk
@ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com
- Comment on Spotify fans threaten to return to piracy as music streamer introduces new face-scanning age checks in the UK 2 weeks ago:
Not the one who mentioned it but I was curious about this as well and found this;
- Comment on I wonder how many people throughout history have confused Floaters with ghosts, UFOs, or other paranormal phenomena 3 weeks ago:
Genuine question; is there anything we can do against eye floaters or is it necessary to go to opticians/ doc?
- Comment on Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US 3 weeks ago:
Truly depends on the game.
Well my main usage for the Deck would be games like; Almost all Switch popular Switch 1 games (except Zelda), Persona 5 Royal, Persona 3 Reload, Metaphor and Expedition 33 as well as the Ori games.
But yeah, there are quite a few AAA/higher graphical fidelity games I just won’t bother, even if it’s technically playable at a "smooth’ 30FPS. Like Kingdom Come 2 ran pretty decently on it, surprisingly, but damn did it really make the game look pretty rough.
I saw videos on YT that Metaphor runs on 30-40FPS in cities, 60FPS in battles and that with emulation it’s a bit hit-or-miss. Someone told me, I’m asking to much of a handheld device but considering that the Deck is €700 which is a kind of a normal budget PC.
This might be a personal thing but 30FPS is going to bother me to no-end. I’m probably just spoiled with the at least permanent 60FPS and very often 144FPS.
But, honestly, I still use my Deck a shit ton, especially at work. It’s hands down the best portable emulator machine and there are tons of indie games that run great on it. It also works great as a small laptop in desktop mode. I use it almost daily at work.
Great to hear! Did not expect the Deck being able to work as a small laptop, hah. Though, my main usage would be gaming at home (for example; in bed, on the couch or outside in the yard). Kind of want a handheld because after 5 days of office work, it’s nice to game somewhere else than in front of the PC.
- Comment on Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US 3 weeks ago:
I have a PS5. I don’t intend to ever buy a console again. That era is dead.
Similar situation here. Bought the PS5 and probably used it for a year or so and now it’s collect dust. Literally. Kind of regretting getting one. I only game on PC nowadays.
I was thinking to get a Switch 2 but then all the chaos hit with the emulation takedowns, Nintendo suing Palworld, Prices of Nintendo games, prices of their accessories and the whole game key card stuff. Just to much negativity.
Still thinking about Steam Deck but it’s 3 years in its life. So not sure whether that’s worth the €700 euro. Have heard it struggles with the current games.
- Comment on People angry that Superman represents kindness are outright admitting that they don't want to be good people 1 month ago:
That’s all? That’s why they’re upset? Sigh, it’s as if someone accidentally farts and then they rage.
Isn’t he kinda right though? If I remember well, Superman came from another planet.
- Comment on People angry that Superman represents kindness are outright admitting that they don't want to be good people 1 month ago:
I’m curious how this movie is, I’m used to the older ones and a show called Smallvile.
I did not know there was some anger about this Superman movie. Anyone could quick give me a small summary?
Though bit bummed out that they keep remaking movies and shows instead of making new ones.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 month ago:
Dutch is my native language so not sure how close that is to Japanese, ha. But I understand what you mean.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 month ago:
May I ask which language you’re learning? I’m curious about Japanese and Arabic (Egyptian Dialect). But both seem really tough to learn.
- Comment on Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows 1 month ago:
So, I looked it up and figured out it was like that previously. They changed their policy now.
However, if you delete your Instagram account, it will also delete your Threads account because apparently Instagram is directly linked to the Threads account.
How would they even have that ability?
So this answer your question; I assume it’s due to the linking of the account (Instagram and Threads account)
- Comment on How terrorist groups are leveraging AI to recruit and finance their operations 1 month ago:
Which group? Israel government or US government?
- Comment on Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows 1 month ago:
How’s Threads anyway? Once I heard they don’t allow you to simply delete your account, I noped out of it.
Not sure if it is true but apparently if you want to delete your account, it’ll also delete your Instagram account?
- Comment on people prefer me as a person not on ADHD medication, but prefer my work style on meds 1 month ago:
I can’t really write a lot because, I don’t have much knowledge in this matter. However, what do you prefer?
It’s your life, you’re the one taking the medication. You are the one that has to life with or without it. Do what is best for you.
‘Friends’ that don’t stick around at hard times are not really friends (imo). They just want the fun part and then ditch when it’s tough.
- Comment on Men are opening up about mental health to AI instead of humans 1 month ago:
Of course men will go to an AI for their problems, they can’t fathom going to a woman for honest advice.
This seems a bit far-fetched, don’t you think? There could be so many reasons as to why someone would rather use AI than going to another person for advice (this is not just about women).
Honestly, as someone who actually went to therapy and yes, my therapist was a woman. It’s was quite tough to open up and be vulnerable.
I think for some people using AI, they might feel as if they’re not that vulnerable because it is not a person. However, they don’t realize that there’s data is being gathered.
And as a result, they gaslight themselves with a worse version of ELIZA.
With this, I can’t figure out whether you’re serious, trolling or just writing randomly.
- Comment on Steamdeck or.... 1 month ago:
I know your comment is ~1 month old but - I’m actually surprised you got downvoted for this comment, because you are right. Steam Deck got released around 2022-2023 and from research, it struggles a bit to play newer games well.
I have been debating to get a Steam Deck OLED but that’s one of the reasons why, I’m uncertain to purchase one (and hoping for Steam Deck 2). Steam Deck is great for indie-games and emulation though. Was also eyeing the Switch 2 but the prices are ridiculous and thus will wait until price drops or until it’s hackable.
- Comment on Switch 2 Breaks Records By Selling Over 3.5 Million Units In Four Days 2 months ago:
Tech people here not sure why you think we care more than others. I want to play new Nintendo games and I can afford it. That’s really all it’s about.
You might not care but tech people do care. Much more than non-tech people.
A statement can be true even when it does not apply to you.
- Comment on Switch 2 Breaks Records By Selling Over 3.5 Million Units In Four Days 2 months ago:
Non-tech people usually don’t care about the ToS and the dirty practices a company does. They’ll gladly pay for the ‘convenience’.
Most Nintendo fans even argued that prices, new ToS (bricking the device) and such were “justifiable”. Same thing about owning games, most argued that “in today’s era you barely own anything anyway”.
It’s very unfortunate and sad to see but it is reality.
Personally though, I’ll wait for either a working emulation or when there’s an actual exploit found to hack the Switch 2.
- Comment on Why console makers can legally brick your game console 2 months ago:
I will just not purchase an console anymore, don’t need one anyway due to have a good PC.
- Comment on Microsoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protests 2 months ago:
I will provide two articles, the rest is up to you do to research. Because you know, when you write here the way you do, you should know these things already.
Testing the link works^
- Comment on Microsoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protests 2 months ago:
what has gaza to do in the workplace emails? nothing. same with israel.
Everything when the company you work for is implicit in genocide of Palestinian people.
you work and then go home where you can write what you want to who you want.
Yeah, some people do who give no care about the company they work for is complicit in genocide. However, some humans still have humanity within them. They do care. They’ll protest.
- Comment on Microsoft bans words like "Palestine", "Gaza" and "Genocide" in all company emails and fires the employee who protested Microsoft during event. 2 months ago:
It’s insane how all the corporate companies are just allying and okay with genocide, apartheid, racism, hatred and everything related to it. Not surprising but it’s insane.
- Comment on [deleted] 3 months ago:
Men('s restrooms are) always (on the) right.
Then why is the men’s restroom at my work on the left?
- Comment on A VPN Company Canceled All Lifetime Subscriptions, Claiming It Didn’t Know About Them 3 months ago:
Is this even legal? I mean people paid for the lifetime version.
- Comment on Ori studio in crisis: No Rest For The Wicked could be their final game 3 months ago:
I think another good example would be Cyberpunk 2077. Its release was insanely horrible but it seems they managed to solve it somehow.
Haven’t really followed the gaming news regards this game though. However, I hope they manage to find a solution. The Ori games were truly masterpieces (in my opinion).
- Comment on Maybe Trump's Presidency Will Make Everything So Awful It Will Facilitate Actual Positive Change Nationwide 3 months ago:
I’m not an American and I don’t live in America. I don’t have much knowledge in this but, I’m quite pessimistic on that regard.
Have you seen other countries? Fascism, hatred and racism are unfortunately on the rise. To name a few; Israel, India, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy (I think it was Italy that had a years ago or something, bunch of Nazis in standing ovation with their hand ups for their “fallen comrade”); [www.vice.com/en/…/nazi-salute-far-right-rome/](Chilling Video Shows Hundreds of Far-Right Activists Giving Fascist Salute).
- Comment on What do office workers actually do? 3 months ago:
Recently finished university and got my first job in basic accounting. All I do is well, watch videos on phone, messages people and a bit of accounting here and there. Boring, relaxing and that’s about it. Going to stick with it for a year and then prolly find new work.
- Comment on Nintendo lawyers want to force Discord to reveal Pokémon Teraleak source 3 months ago:
The more I read about Nintendo, the more genuine dislike I get for them. The only thing I read, hear and see are negative bullshit for some petty reason they’ve.
I hate how such a shit company holds so many good nostalgic games. Truly hoping for a quick hack on the Switch 2 and a PC emulation (and I hope truly, hope that Palworld wins the whole fiasco).
- Comment on The first folding e-reader is smaller than a paperback 4 months ago:
I wonder how people will show off all of the books they haven’t read, what with analogs going out of stye and all.
I don’t know whether this is sarcasm or not, can’t figure it out. But if isn’t, well, I suppose they won’t.
Reading is usually for oneself and not to show off, so I assume, people who purchase such a thing wouldn’t care about showing off.
I like reading normal books but, I currently prefer devices (I.E screens) because it’s easier to carry around, multiple books possible and less preying eyes “what are you reading”.
- Comment on Apple shipped five plane-loads of iPhones and other products in three days to beat US tariff deadline 4 months ago:
Apple has teased with making the iPhone-as-a-service, meaning you lease it instead of owning it.
I really like iPhones (more so iOS), especially with sideloading now.
But if leasing becomes norm and we can’t purchase it or get it through subscription of service (2 years with Vodafone and then the phone is yours kind of thing). I’ll just purchase an older Samsung. Then I’ll take the loss and struggle for a few months with the interface and all that.
- Comment on Are PC handhelds like Steam Deck really competitors for Switch 2? 4 months ago:
I don’t see the problem with having both- they fill different niches.
Money. Steam Deck OLED costs in my country €700, Switch OLED €350-360 and the Switch 2 will be around the €560-600.
steam deck, I’d be really sad to not have any Mario kart, Zelda, etc…
I’m so close on purchasing a Steam Deck OLED to game in weekends or in bed after full 5 days behind a desk job. But I’m always worried that these games won’t work well with emulations. I’ve been researching like crazy but keep reading different things.
And spending €700 with uncertainty is not my favorite thing to do.
- Comment on Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank. 4 months ago:
Unfortunately I don’t have knowledge about Android tweaks but I’m almost certain there is one.