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Do I *need* to learn a 3D modeling software?
  • I second tinkercad for super basic parts. Need to print a knob for a radio that isn't on thing-verse? 20min in tinkercad.

    For blender basic things to learn could be plugging a hole in a part and adding a smaller or bigger one to match the screws you have on hand.

    Or cutting a part in half to extend it, fill in the gap.

  • The past is such a wonderful place!
  • You don't need to go back in time for that.

    Just go visit the Amish!

    From what I've learn (mainly from mainstream media) I respect their choice to maintain thier culture and lifestyle. Something to be said from having no rat race and living a simple life off of the land.

  • Whales
  • WF isn't pay to win.

    Its pay to look fly.

    I was playing the first descendant. They had free armor dye giveaways.

    • can't use them unless you can a skin
    • when you do use it then it's gone. Stuck on that character AND skin...

    Fuck that game right there.

    Color packs cost like $2.50 for a paintjob in TFD and that's like 5 colors.

    Warframe has color themes with a full set of things like camo, smoke or sky. You unlock the pallete and you can reuse it everywhere in your account.

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  • Preach. Get a food scale!

    I counted calories for a bit to eat healthier and balance my nutrition.

    I stopped after 3 months but I quickly realized that serving sizes ae WAY smaller than you'd think.

    A bowl of cereal or chips could be 2 or 3 servings. Donuts and muffins are garbage. Ham and cheese? Triple the ham and cut the cheese in half. Mayo is horrible but plain mustard is 0 cal.

    I didn't eat any less but I made my meals healthier and lost weight without changing my workout.

    I also ate bad stuff without cheating. Chicken salad for dinner and a scoop of ice cream for a late night snack under budget.

  • PayPal implements default data sharing with third parties: users must manually opt out
    www.techradar.com PayPal wants to share your data – unless you do this

    The change of policy has been enabled by default

    PayPal wants to share your data – unless you do this

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20495259

    > >Depending on where you're based, you'll find PayPal's new data-sharing option under a different name. Remember, you may not see this at all if you're based in a country that doesn't allow it. > > > >If you're in the US, you should head to your profile Settings and tap on Data & privacy. Under Manage shared info, click on Personalized shopping. You should see the option enabled by default. Toggle off the button at the right to opt-out. > > > >If you are in the UK like me, you'll see something different after you head to your profile Settings and tap on Data & privacy. > > > >Under Manage your privacy settings, here you'll see an Interest-based marketing tab – click on it. At this point, two options will appear: Interest-based marketing on PayPal and Internet-based marketing on your accounts. You have to tap on each of these and toggle off the button at the right to opt-out. These instructions can also apply if you're based in the EU.

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    Is it just me, or is it hard to follow Manhua?

    So I bumped into a new series while going down the rabbit hole with no description. Cover art and title was interesting so I read a few.

    Standard setup and back story. Might be interesting to see if anything unique stands out...

    Then it kept jumping forward. The story progressed way too fast.

    I realized it was a manhua.

    I don't know why but there's always so much happening so fast it's hard for me to digest it all that I end up dropping it.

    What are your thoughts?

    Other manhua I've dropped:

    • Versatile Mage

    • My Wife is a Demon Queen

    • Monster Pet Evolution

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    Cheap and safe streaming sticks

    Apologies if this is the wrong instance for this.

    Is there a best option for HTPC streaming solutions besides throwing Linux on an old desktop? Plugging in a desktop for streaming doesn't work too well for wall mounted televisions. My options are mini PCs or a 3rd party streaming stick. Even a RasPi stick running OSMC should do the trick.

    These 3rd party sticks online are extremely tempting for power and features but I'm concerned about embedded malware. Best option would be to wipe it and load OSMCor raspbian to ensure its clean. Anyone have experience with this?

    Care to share your setup?

    $14.41 | DQ06 ATV Mini TV Stick Android12 Allwinner H618 Quad Core Cortex A53 Support 8K Video 4K Wifi6 BT Voice Remote Smart TV Box | Link

    Runner up: $12.90 | Orange Pi Zero 2 W 1GB RAM DDR4 Mini PC Allwinner H618 Orange Pi Zero 2W WiFi Bluetooth SBC Single Board Computer Zero2W | Link

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    Update: My ideal solution would be $20-$50 for a replacement to several fire sticks in my home. For a solution around $100 I'd just go with a old refurbished mini pc from ebay/amazon and throw full Linux on it.

    Setting up Kodi via the linux OSMC distro or even Android TV both work. Might stream games with steam link. Eventually going to setup jellyfin in my home

    Current Plan: Get a mini pc and mount it behind / near my television. Ideally I would prefer just a stick for a cleaner / cheaper solution.

    $100 MiniPC - HP EliteDesk 800 65W G2 Business Mini PC Desktop Computer/Intel Quad-Core i5-6500T up to 3.1GHz/ 8GB DDR4 RAM/ 256GB SSD/WiFi/Bluetooth/USB 3.0/ Windows 10 Professional OS(Renewed) | Amazon

    Photo of mini pc mounted behind a TV.

    !pulled from amazon reviewer

    Update2:

    Finally researched about the Orange Pi (rasp alternative) and the darn thing comes with full hdmi! Orange Pi 3B Full HDMI and SD / eMMC / M2 (sata3) slots!

    Orange Pi 3B 4GB RAM Rockchip RK3566 Mini PC Quad-Core 64-bit WiFi+BLE Gigabit Run Android Linux OpenHarmony OS SBC Single Board https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805733558464.html

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    Cheap and safe streaming stick?

    Apologies if this is the wrong instance for this.

    Is there a best option for HTPC streaming solutions besides throwing Linux on an old desktop? Plugging in a desktop for streaming doesn't work too well for wall mounted televisions. My options are mini PCs or a 3rd party streaming stick. Even a RasPi stick running OSMC should do the trick.

    These 3rd party sticks online are extremely tempting for power and features but I'm concerned about embedded malware. Best option would be to wipe it and load OSMCor raspbian to ensure its clean. Anyone have experience with this?

    Care to share your setup?

    $14.41 | DQ06 ATV Mini TV Stick Android12 Allwinner H618 Quad Core Cortex A53 Support 8K Video 4K Wifi6 BT Voice Remote Smart TV Box | Link

    Runner up: $12.90 | Orange Pi Zero 2 W 1GB RAM DDR4 Mini PC Allwinner H618 Orange Pi Zero 2W WiFi Bluetooth SBC Single Board Computer Zero2W | Link

    -----------------------

    Update: My ideal solution would be $20-$50 for a replacement to several fire sticks in my home. For a solution around $100 I'd just go with a old refurbished mini pc from ebay/amazon and throw full Linux on it.

    Setting up Kodi via the linux OSMC distro or even Android TV both work. Might stream games with steam link. Eventually going to setup jellyfin in my home

    Current Plan: Get a mini pc and mount it behind / near my television. Ideally I would prefer just a stick for a cleaner / cheaper solution.

    $100 MiniPC - HP EliteDesk 800 65W G2 Business Mini PC Desktop Computer/Intel Quad-Core i5-6500T up to 3.1GHz/ 8GB DDR4 RAM/ 256GB SSD/WiFi/Bluetooth/USB 3.0/ Windows 10 Professional OS(Renewed) | Amazon

    Photo of mini pc mounted behind a TV.

    !pulled from amazon reviewer

    Update2:

    Finally researched about the Orange Pi (rasp alternative) and the darn thing comes with full hdmi! Orange Pi 3B Full HDMI and SD / eMMC / M2 (sata3) slots!

    Orange Pi 3B 4GB RAM Rockchip RK3566 Mini PC Quad-Core 64-bit WiFi+BLE Gigabit Run Android Linux OpenHarmony OS SBC Single Board https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805733558464.html

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    My DM gave us a pass and I feel disappointed

    So I'm a long time fan and playing my first campaign. First big quest and we're in a fortress.

    Pretty spent after an encounter and some traps. We see a sleeping BBEG in the way of our finish.

    Cast pass without a trace to sneak past. Fighter in heavy rolls a nat 1 on his disadvantage.

    So it's 1 + 1 dex +10 pass without a trace = 12

    BBEG passive perception is 10. We sneak past.

    WTH? I mean sure my PC is happy but I feel somehow disappointed in our DM giving us a pass.

    I've DMd before and would've definitely woken up the boss.

    I feel like DM gave us the pass cause it could've been a TPK.

    Thoughts?

    Edit:

    Thank you everyone for your thoughts.

    I was caught up in the homebrew rule of auto fail nat1s that is NOT in the PHB.

    Rules as written we earned that easy win by taking advantage of the bosses low perception and spending a spell slot on pass without a trace.

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