algorithmae
@algorithmae@lemmy.sdf.org
- Comment on Is it possible to install my own OS on a "smart" TV? Is that a thing? 5 days ago:
If it has an HDMI port, it can be a dumb TV. Just don’t connect it to wifi, easy
- Comment on Habits of Insects 5 days ago:
Thanks for actually explaining it instead of downvoting me. Heaven forbid I’m not aware of every micro-connotation caused by the current depressing news cycle
- Comment on Habits of Insects 1 week ago:
Where did Musk come from? I don’t see any mention of it here
- Comment on is "oh boy" considered a gendered term? 1 week ago:
I got into an internet argument with someone who claimed similar with my usage of “dude.”
In the wise words of a great poet of our generation, “I’m a dude, he’s a dude, she’s a dude, we’re all dudes, hey.”
I still use dude with everyone.
- Comment on What can I do to help? 2 weeks ago:
Genuinely: don’t forget. Ask the same question 3, 6, 12, 24 months down the line. The news might change but the need won’t
- Comment on Realistically... How fucked is the US? 2 weeks ago:
Finally a level-headed take. The world isn’t ending overnight, it’ll just get shittier
- Comment on Anon just wants some friends 3 weeks ago:
I always thank my friends for having a good time. It’s easy when saying goodbyes. “Hey thanks for hanging out, it was fun!”
- Comment on How do I... Do court? I didn't realize my license was expired and got pulled over. Now I have court tomorrow. 1 month ago:
Probably not. By the sounds of it, it’s “just” traffic court… You’ll be herded into a courtroom with a couple dozen others, and each of you will be called in turn to speak to the judge. Kinda like a pop quiz. You’ll be told your charge and be asked a few questions. If you’re polite and genuine you’ll likely get off easy, since people LOVE to fight back and dig their hole deeper.
Back in high school I was in a similar situation, and basically got it completely dismissed because I was young and it was my first ever infraction.
IANAL
- Comment on Is mooning someone considered sexual assault? 1 month ago:
Yours doesn’t?
- Comment on Replacing an old mini fridge 1 month ago:
The old adage “they don’t make em like they used to” heavily applies to fridges. Our 30 year old fridges in unininsulated garages (one at home, one at a workshop) keep going through all the abuse and neglect, but the 3-5 year old fridge in the kitchen always has problems. Replacing it with a different brand only slightly increased the reliability. I’d foot the electricity bill for peace of mind.
- Comment on Anon browses ancient memes 1 month ago:
Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch! I was there when it was written.
- Comment on Recall: Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool 1 month ago:
Power to them, until the software I use has 100% Linux compatibility then my hand is forced
- Comment on Recall: Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool 1 month ago:
You can keep using win10 without security updates, just be smart about it. Have a good firewall, and just use it for gaming and bills or whatever and you’ll be fine
- Comment on Supportive dad 2 months ago:
You know what they say: itty bitty baby, itty bitty boat.
- Comment on Anon turns 30 2 months ago:
You had me at first but lost me at the end. Social anxiety and low self confidence is the opposite of egotistic
- Comment on How do I Graphene OS? 2 months ago:
…and GrapheneOS considers my phone end-of-life and support for it will eventually stop. So unless you just got a brand new Pixel… kind of a waste.
Hard disagree. Just because it stops receiving updates doesn’t suddenly make it useless
- Comment on Is it me or is everyone in hexbear insane? 2 months ago:
I can see it, 196 gets a little spicy around critical events
- Comment on Is it me or is everyone in hexbear insane? 2 months ago:
It’s not just you
- Comment on Would a surgical puncture to the skull relieve a pressure headache? 2 months ago:
Even if it did, it would extrude your brain out like a can of pillsbury biscuits
- Comment on How the fuck do you meet new people? 2 months ago:
Sooo I was kinda in your shoes a few months ago, and decided I really needed to do something about it before I lost my goddam mind. What I’m doing (and it’s kinda working) is to find a community that interests you, and persistently be involved in it. I personally found a streamer on Twitch and a few Discord communities, and hang out with those people by generally just being there and having small interactions with others. We watch the same things and play the same games in voice chat. You don’t have to be that guy that’s obnoxious and in everyone’s face, just pay attention to the people in these groups and be super friendly. I’ve found a few acquaintances and am working on knowing them better to become friends. You’ll remember names and interesting things about them, or be like me and take notes so you don’t forget lmao. Eventually, they’ll say “Hi <name!> It’s nice to see you again. How was your day?” and then you know you’re on the right track.
Socializing is hard, especially when you’re not used to it and in this online era. If you’re friendly and attentive, people will reflect that energy back to you, and you will form bonds. Good luck!
- Comment on What kind of laptop should I get? 2 months ago:
Graphics chips melting is my main gripe
- Comment on FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October 2 months ago:
Their heart is in the right place, but good luck doing anything about it
- Comment on What kind of laptop should I get? 3 months ago:
I’ve had decent luck with Dells. They’re not spectacular but not garbage either.
HP on the other hand…
- Comment on What the fuck happened to YouTube!? 3 months ago:
$14/mo 🙃
- Comment on What the fuck happened to YouTube!? 3 months ago:
I disagree on the value part. It’s more expensive than most other streaming aervices. If it was less than $10/mo I would sign up in a heartbeat
- Comment on Question about DPOA and taxes 3 months ago:
Yeah, which is why you shouldn’t have posted to social media and gone straight to a lawyer.
- Comment on [deleted] 3 months ago:
Taper off, and self-care. Make sure you sleep regularly and sleep well, take lots of water, try to get some exercise even if it’s walking. I’ve been through it and it sucks, but you can do it!
- Comment on Question about DPOA and taxes 3 months ago:
You SHOULD expect legal advice, and your SHOULD seek it from a lawyer. Doing anything else can lead to serious consequences.
- Comment on Does anyone here play tf2 or dark and darker? 3 months ago:
Just keep searching for TF2 community servers, not all of them will be that toxic. Some really don’t care about anything, as long as you don’t mic spam or grief. There are some furry ones that will definitely be LGBT friendly, if you don’t mind that.
- Comment on Windows Zero-day Flaw Let Hackers Downgrade Fully Updated Systems to Old Vulnerabilities 3 months ago:
Jokes on them, I’m out of date anyway
