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by spaqin 1y ago
Popular science videos is still filler; I'd be inclined agree if you were scrolling MIT lectures (and watching them in their entirety), but how much of actual knowledge (and not random tidbits) do you retain from short form videos?
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by spaqin 1y ago
I don't think creating more e-waste is the answer, especially for things that still work properly with marginal improvement over time. Neither it is the option for most of the population. Use it as long as you can and squeeze the most
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by spaqin 1y ago
How about a very reliable device with an interface that even a child can understand, deployment process that consists of only one action, and no upkeep costs? Like, for example, a notebook... Not everything has to be computerized or softwar
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by spaqin 1y ago
The hard problem only comes because manufacturers break GPL licenses and do not disclose source code. And the whole secure bootloader thing on top, trying as hard as they can to keep you in their ecosystem.
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by spaqin 1y ago
That's a lot of words to completely disregard the fact that autofocus M adapter exists for Z and E mounts, allowing you to keep the same lenses, but with AF on digital - see Techart. Nikon Z system cooperates best thanks to a thin sens
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by spaqin 1y ago
If you're at getting a browser extension level, you're not too far off from also getting an adblocker and not having to pay for premium.
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by spaqin 1y ago
> rooting should be allowed on a certified device i don't think this is enough - rooting should be allowed on any device that you own, rather than the device owning you.
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by spaqin 1y ago
It's even more annoying when you go to mainland China with your western Android phone. They determine internet connection by trying to connect to Google services. If you connect to a local WiFi, of course it won't go through the G
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by spaqin 1y ago
Ever since I remember if you wanted root on Android, you had to go out your way by flashing SuperSU, then Magisk or KernelSU; most users don't ever use that. Even more so, with few recent solutions like KernelSU or some Magisk forks yo
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by spaqin 1y ago
Arguably, the people who typed long sentences into Google have won; the people who learned how to use it early on with specific keywords now get meaningless results.
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by spaqin 1y ago
I would also put into question if you _really_ need to check for updates every 5 minutes. Once per startup is already enough, and if you're concerned about users who leave it on for days, it could easily be daily or even less often.
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by spaqin 1y ago
The part about melding human and machine feels awfully pretentious. Just use the tools that let you be productive. It's okay to separate the art from the artist. And if you really do care about the global well-being, then... force your
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by spaqin 2y ago
Having driven an Audi A3 for a while... and that's the "premium" VW, it was not really great at all. And having been to China and sitting in plenty of BYDs... they're on par. Decent. The cars can be obviously cheaper, an