Grimlo9ic

joined 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

That's such a trip. Only a 6 year difference between the two of you, yet you experienced the dawn of something and they didn't, and it shapes both of your perspectives so much.

Even though it technically applies to transistors, Moore's Law has been a good barometer for the increase of complexity and capabilities of technology in general. And now because of your comment I'm kinda thinking that since the applicability of that law seems to be nearing its end, it's either tech will stagnate in the next decade (possible, but I think unlikely), or we may be due for another leapfrog into a higher level of sophistication (more likely).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I love this. Thank you.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Still grinding away at Street Fighter 6, and currently starting another run of the FFVII Remake!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Was about to say, man almost went full Happy Gilmore showing emotion like that on the green.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

What a top-tier tip. I'm one of those people who have uBlock Origin but never knew about this. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago

I try to keep an open mind, especially because I'm immigrant who has other concerns outside the US sociopolitical sphere, but this is exactly one of the things I immediately saw happening given the demographic of people paying for Twitter Blue.

 

While there's nothing inherently wrong with this, the current state of the social media meta is to purposefully stir up drama and ragebait for clicks. Now aside from just impressions and clout, people will have an actual monetary incentive to do so.

It kinda makes the idiom "any publicity is good publicity" true in a sense.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just curious since I just got into it... what other issues did you have? If you're comfy with saying, of course.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I'd been smoking cigarettes for 11 years and just switched to vaping 2 months ago. My lungs feel much, much better. I can walk up multiple flights of stairs/longer distances without getting winded. My mouth also no longer has that eternal burnt paper taste, especially when I wake up in the mornings.

So for the purposes of what I switched to vaping for - to ease back on destroying my lungs - vaping/e-cigs work. I used to smoke 2 packs in about a week and a half. I'd say the amount I vape now is the equivalent of 1 pack every month (I don't constantly hit it throughout the day).

I have no doubt that inhaling vapor with that density is still not good, but it's better than what I was doing previously.

As for helping to quit the habit entirely, I think that's the opposite of their goal. All these fruity flavors they keep coming out with seem like they're designed to be popped like candy.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

+1 vote for the Dishonored games. If you want a quick showcase of what's possible in this title or the whole series, StealthGamerBR is probably one of the best people to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKyT19o-Nl8

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Also disappointed, but kinda expected this to happen. I wanted to get the Phone (2) but at this amount it's just not worth it. Meanwhile the Phone (1) is also still available, and if the price drops even more I might consider getting it instead.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

That is highly possible. I have a few coworkers on my job (software QA) that are on an H-1B. They have to be very calculated about both their professional and even personal life decisions because it all hinges on having/keeping a job.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I have 2 that I can recommend. First is the known quantity - the 8bitdo Pro 2. Primarily because of the dpad placement, it's an excellent controller for older retro games. Well-built, wireless capability, remappable buttons, etc etc. Covers Windows, Mac, Android, and Switch. You know the drill.

But the GameSir T4 Kaleid really surprised me. For a little over $41 you get: hall effect sticks AND triggers, microswitch face buttons, 2 back paddles, remaps, and possibly the cleanest implementation of RGB strips I've seen on an electronic device, ever. There are only 2 downsides for me: the GameSir logo (chickens are cool but just not my thing), and it's wired only. Otherwise it's a seriously awesome piece of kit.

I've never owned an Xbox in my life, only PlayStations, so I thought I wouldn't like the staggered joystick layout, but it is surprisingly comfortable.

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