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  • They acquired standard notes... There will probably be notes through that at some point through proton accounts (similar to how it works with simple login).

    Maybe they'd go as far as to make standard notes just be proton notes and rebuild the UI to match Proton's look and feel but I kinda doubt that.

  • On the Internet, what is a dead giveaway that someone is actually a kid?
  • If you want more than two options vote for Democrats in primaries that support ranked choice voting initiatives. As it stands, you realistically have a binary choice and until you have ranked choice voting that will continue to be true.

  • On the Internet, what is a dead giveaway that someone is actually a kid?
  • Because if enough people do that, it actually can result in that state not "doing what it always does."

    Assuming voting for X is going to result in Y getting elected over Z "anyways" is not a good strategy for getting what you want.

  • Is there a chat/dating app that isn't complete shit and pay wall restricted?
  • The fediverse as designed is actually pretty inefficient. If it ever were to go to Reddit scale it would melt down.

    That's because there's effectively no batching for federation currently ... every single vote from an instance is forwarded back to the instance hosting the community and must be processed individually. So if you get 500k votes on something even if it's from 200 servers, the servers hosting the community have to be able to withstand the flood of votes and store the associated data... And that's just votes.

    Worse yet, those votes then get replayed to every single one of those 200 servers one by one. So every server needs 500k vote entries and all the associated traffic ... even if half of the servers are just 1 guy looking at cat videos once a month.

    Federating actually is way more expensive than just adding another user as designed.

  • Bleeding subscribers, cable companies force their way into streaming | Companies like Comcast and Charter brought about the streaming industry they now want to join
  • I'm really glad AT&T and Verizon decided to step in and start competing. At least in my area it's changed everything, Spectrum (formerly the only cable provider) is now offering much more competitive pricing and better service (though AT&T has earned some loyalty because the fiber and symmetric speeds have been really great.

    Following the Biden admin pricing transparency regulations I was able to get a better price as well.

  • In the US, did Amazon kill the mall, is everyone too broke, or a combination of other factors?
  • That's really interesting! I'd heard the white flight explanation for downtowns falling apart, but this adds a new layer to it

  • If Batman was real today, he'd go after the CEOs of companies, not gangsters.
  • Depends on the particular telling I think. DC has IIRC gone both ways with that.

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  • They always are ... they're a scam and should be illegal IMO

  • things you can only do with boys
  • I don't think it really takes a side ... just kind of points out that it's super weird that it's more socially acceptable in one direction than the other.

    I do hope the author intended for what I said to be the point though.

  • things you can only do with boys
  • I would argue the top picture is also a big no no.

  • TeamViewer responds to security 'irregularity' in IT network
  • IMO, it shows security is not a priority for them. Just because you're on LAN it doesn't mean encryption is insignificant. There also isn't really "LAN" there are just networks, so this necessitates using some sort of server even in the case where you have an IPv6 or IPv4 address that would otherwise allow you to directly connect to your peer.

  • Steam: Now that we're past the summer solstice, it's time for us to announce the Steam Summer Sale! Starting this Thursday at 10am
  • Mixed feelings on that since games that get delisted often get delisted because some critical servers they depend on are going offline.

    I'm not sure if that applies to Forza ... but personally the last thing I want is something that's about to be delisted.

  • Ubuntu 24.10 Now Defaults To Wayland On NVIDIA
  • I'm not blind, but ... there seems to be quite a bit of progress in this area to the point where (at least on the surface) your claim seems outdated.

    https://blogs.gnome.org/a11y/2024/06/18/update-on-newton-the-wayland-native-accessibility-project/

  • Proton VPN now available without creating an account (Android)
  • flatpak for something as low level as a VPN is just not a great use case. I say that as a huge proponent of flatpak.

  • How did we switched from "Dinosaur are giant lizards" to "Dinosaur are giant birds"
  • It's really weird to think I put out feed to attract the colorful cousins of alligators to my back yard.

  • As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"
  • They couldn't even be bothered to report the correct keys if you use anything but an xbox controller or allow custom key binds in Dark Souls 3. I will never understand the praise the Dark Souls 3 PC port got.

  • JFK Airport. I'm not taking their advice.
  • I don't know if I would call that a Muppet but fair enough lol

  • As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"
  • People are allowed to not like games you like ...

    I also find souls likes to feel janky. Elden Ring is playable for me, Dark Souls 3 I just rage quit rather than dealing with its UI.

  • www.nytimes.com TikTok’s Pro-China Tilt

    A bill that will force the app’s Chinese owners to sell will soon become law.

    TikTok’s Pro-China Tilt

    The times dives into an intelligence report on how TikTok's political algorithm anomalies align with the CCP's Geostrategic Objectives https://networkcontagion.us/wp-content/uploads/A-Tik-Tok-ing-Timebomb_12.21.23.pdf

    This report highlights major differences in the prevalence of hashtags related to subjects like Hong Kong Protests, Tainanmen Square, Tibet, the South China Sea, Taiwan, Uyghurs, Pro-Ukraine, and Pro-Isreal when compared to other major social media platforms.

    Additionally the times cited a Wall Street Journal analysis (https://www.wsj.com/tech/tiktok-israel-gaza-hamas-war-a5dfa0ee) which "found evidence that TikTok was promoting extreme content, especially against Israel. (China has generally sided with Hamas.)"

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    www.nytimes.com TikTok’s Pro-China Tilt

    A bill that will force the app’s Chinese owners to sell will soon become law.

    TikTok’s Pro-China Tilt

    The times dives into an intelligence report on how TikTok's political algorithm anomalies align with the CCP's Geostrategic Objectives https://networkcontagion.us/wp-content/uploads/A-Tik-Tok-ing-Timebomb_12.21.23.pdf

    This report highlights major differences in the prevalence of hashtags related to subjects like Hong Kong Protests, Tainanmen Square, Tibet, the South China Sea, Taiwan, Uyghurs, Pro-Ukraine, and Pro-Isreal when compared to other major social media platforms.

    Additionally the times cited a Wall Street Journal analysis (https://www.wsj.com/tech/tiktok-israel-gaza-hamas-war-a5dfa0ee) which "found evidence that TikTok was promoting extreme content, especially against Israel. (China has generally sided with Hamas.)"

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    RuneScape's Combat System Updates - Biggest Changes with @IronAraxxor 👀 - YouTube
    youtube.com RuneScape's Combat System Updates - Biggest Changes with @IronAraxxor 👀

    We've recently made some huge updates to combat systems in RuneScape, so we asked @IronAraxxor to break down the most important changes - take a look 👀----...

    RuneScape's Combat System Updates - Biggest Changes with @IronAraxxor  👀

    I thought this was a nice summary. I haven't been on in a while so I haven't seen the changes first hand. How are folks liking them?

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    Linux Laptop WiFi Access Point Selection

    Hi all,

    I'm visiting a relative that has a Google WiFi system with multiple access points. There's an access point literally right next to me that I can see in the KDE BSSID list with 100% connection strength.

    For some reason, it's instead picking a BSSID with only 60% strength. Does anyone have any thoughts on why it's choosing this access point instead of one of the others? Is this something the Google WiFi controls/suggests to the laptop, is something bugged, or is there a good reason Linux might be choosing this particular access point?

    EDIT: It turns out the access point placement was actually just really bad, and the access point in question was not even making it to the rest of the LAN... The speed difference between my phone and laptop seems to be just that, something to do with a difference between the framework and the Pixel's wireless cards (or drivers). Even with everything corrected, the Pixel is significantly out performing the framework.

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    Teaser for upcoming event "Sealed Caches"
    youtube.com Desolation's Wake - Sealed Cache #hunt #crytek #gaming #huntshowdown

    With the arrival of fresh munitions, the contest to claim them grew heated.For every Mission during Desolation's Wake, a Sealed Cache will be found in a cent...

    Desolation's Wake - Sealed Cache  #hunt #crytek #gaming #huntshowdown
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    secure.runescape.com Regarding Recent Varlamore Leaks

    We've made a short statement addressing a number of Varlamore-related videos aiming to dispel misinformation being spread by bad actors to turn a profit.

    Regarding Recent Varlamore Leaks

    (A catch up post ... the bot was broken by my instance upgrading to Lemmy 1.19, fixed now!)

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    secure.runescape.com Bots, Bans and Appeals: An Update

    An update from us on all things bots, bans and ban appeals.

    Bots, Bans and Appeals: An Update

    (A catch up post ... the bot was broken by my instance upgrading to Lemmy 1.19, fixed now!)

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    secure.runescape.com Defender of Varrock

    It�s time to see if the prophecy comes to pass, as we revisit a truly classic quest... Defender of Varrock!

    Defender of Varrock

    (A catch up post ... the bot was broken by my instance upgrading to Lemmy 1.19, fixed now!)

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    secure.runescape.com Post Game Jam and Merch Update - This Week In RuneScape - News - RuneScape - RuneScape

    We've got just some of the fruits of last week's Game Jam to show you, plus exciting merchandise updates and more!

    Post Game Jam and Merch Update - This Week In RuneScape  - News - RuneScape - RuneScape

    (A catch up post ... the bot was broken by my instance upgrading to Lemmy 1.19, fixed now!)

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    store.steampowered.com Hunt: Showdown - 6th Anniversary Twitch Drops Gameplay Stream - Steam News

    Join us in the bayou to celebrate together! The Community team is now live 🔴 over on Twitch, bringing in Hunt: Showdown's 6th anniversary with a bang! Join us on Twitch

    Hunt: Showdown - 6th Anniversary Twitch Drops Gameplay Stream - Steam News

    (A catch up post ... the bot was broken by my instance upgrading to Lemmy 1.19, fixed now!)

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    New teaser video released ... I really hope we're getting a moving train on the new map (or perhaps one of the existing maps?)!

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    Soul Survivor Thoughts & Experiences?

    I mostly play the traditional bounty hunt mode. I enjoy it quite a bit, I have over 700 hours in the game, I tend to play in 3-4 star lobbies with friends, and have a ~1.3 KDR.

    Soul Survivor on the other hand I've always struggled with. I tend to either get the wellspring and die before the timer runs out or get into a shootout that I just don't have what I need to win before that happens. I've yet to actually win a single game of soul survivor in probably a couple dozen tries.

    My Soul Survivor KDR is like ... 0.4. I'm wondering if that's mostly down to the lack of match making? Or just, IDK, does anyone have any advice or experience they want to share about Soul Survivor?

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    Destiny 2 Dungeon Trailer
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    Weapon Inspection Teaser
    youtube.com Weapon Inspection Short | Hunt: Showdown #shorts #gaming #huntshowdown

    Take A Closer Look!Our brand-new weapon inspection animations are coming soon. Take the chance to admire your arsenal up close and personal as we add the abi...

    Weapon Inspection Short | Hunt: Showdown #shorts #gaming #huntshowdown

    It looks like we'll be getting CSGO-style weapon inspection soon!

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    State of Font Rendering on Linux

    Hi folks,

    I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the state of font rendering on Linux and if there are any important settings/packages I might not be aware of.

    I've never been particularly font sensitive. So despite being a long time user at this point... I'm still a Linux fonts noob. However, I know a lot of people are big into fonts.

    I recently installed Debian KDE as a desktop for my father. He likes it, but he wasn't crazy about the fonts. We turned the normal subpixel rendering on in KDE Font settings, but some pages definitely had blocky looking fonts (e.g. the Yahoo home page my dad still uses 🙃).

    Any tips? The documentation in this area seems to be lacking... and maybe it's just the resolution of the mintors and things (my dad had gotten used to his high resolution phone so jumping back to a 28" 1080p monitor is going to look blocky no matter what). Regardless, if there are any tips or things I might have missed, they'd be much appreciated!

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    Introducing The Auto Post Bot

    Hi all,

    In the interest of keeping this community up to date with the latest news regarding RuneScape, I've created @Auto_Post_Bot@social.packetloss.gg.

    The Auto Post Bot will automatically post new information from the official RuneScape 3 RSS feed.

    Thanks, and let me know if there's any feedback.

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    Introducing The Auto Post Bot

    Hi all,

    In the interest of keeping this community up to date with the latest news regarding Hunt Showdown, I've created @Auto_Post_Bot@social.packetloss.gg.

    The Auto Post Bot will automatically post new information from the Hunt Showdown Steam news feed.

    Thanks, and let me know if there's any feedback.

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    Dark_Arc Dark Arc @social.packetloss.gg

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