nef

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[–] nef@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago (6 children)

So Apple and Google have created the most sophisticated spyware known to man, so undetectable that tens of thousands of developers and researchers have never even seen a sign of it, and then they use the data for ads so sloppily that anyone can prove they're listening?

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Rainbolt, it's in the post title.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

They're saying 50Mbps 4k is shitty, not that 4k is a bad example. Modern Wi-Fi can definitely handle high-bitrate video 99% of the time, but that 1% where someone turns on a microwave can cause hella buffering. If you have the ability to run ethernet there's no benefit to using Wi-Fi.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There's no actual evidence that blue light hurts your eyes, but it can affect your sleep. Instead you should worry about the distance you sit and the brightness relative to the room, as well as making sure to take regular breaks.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago

You might've been misled by the preview image, this has nothing to do with filtering pixel art. It's a really interesting read about how game developers can combat aliasing caused by rasterization, and a new method that's far more accurate than the alternatives.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 41 points 5 months ago (4 children)

To be fair, it does have the most potential to cause harm if you exclude every kind of fossil fuel. And hydroelectric. That said, there isn't a chance in hell I'm going to protest fission if the only alternative is more coal/gas.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 3 points 5 months ago

It's not too big of a leap

I think it is. I'd like to see at least one documented case of this happening before people start demanding that cars be able to move while plugged in. Plus, in the very scenario you describe, the car would still be able to move, no? Attaching a charger does nothing unless you're changing to parked at every red light.

The only time you'd need to drive away while charging is if the attacker walks up while you're sitting in your parked car, or kindly decides to let you get in before doing anything.

I can't find a single instance of someone being unable to escape because of their charger, so maybe let's worry about it if it ever becomes a problem.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I would've thought they install licence plate frames when they put the cars out on display, though I do find the idea of dealerships running around randomly mounting them to other people's cars amusing.

[–] nef@slrpnk.net 12 points 7 months ago

I don't think that's a good example.

The answer is simple: there is no "correct" way to enjoy art. Anyone saying vinyl is higher quality than digital is deluding themselves, but that doesn't make vinyl a worse way to listen to music.

It's more convenient to beat a video game on easy, and yet, many people find greater satisfaction in playing harder difficulties. It depends on how you would rather spend your time.

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