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potate

@ potate @lemmy.ca

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  • Steamdeck or....

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  • To be honest - that's probably the dream setup. The challenge is that android games seem to all be low-effort ad delivery systems.

    My happiest place is turn-based strategy and RPGs. XCOM, Total War: Warhammer, anything Baldur's Gate, 4Xs that sort of stuff.

    I have several hundred hours killing time on Unciv on Android. Mindustry is fun but cramped. Polybridge was great until I finished it.

  • Steamdeck or....

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  • I had a decent PC back in the day (I grew up in the era of building my own water cooling systems) but as a casual gamer I can't wrap my head around around modern graphics card prices and I rather be able to play on the sofa for five minutes while I wait to pull something from the oven.

    I'm old.

  • Steamdeck or....

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  • Joysticks need to be replaced again, battery life is becoming tragic so that needs replacing too. Any time I pick it up at this point, the battery is dead.

    Biggest issue to be honest is that I want a bigger screen and that isn't the device's fault.

    I'm going to order a whack of parts from ifixit and spruce it back up for those Nintendo exclusive hankerings.

  • Steamdeck or....

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  • There's a SteamOS version too, right?

  • First look at Android's slick new animations for its big expressive redesign

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  • WindowsXP

  • Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”

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  • John Timmer does an incredible job with with articles like this.

  • Bike rack options - ryfa.com?

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  • Looks like a knock-off of the 1UP bike rack. The 1UP racks slap as long as you are okay with Made-in-USA. They are mostly aluminum construction so none of the corrosion issues you see in less expensive racks.

    Personally, I'm planning on a Khyber (made in Canada) for my new car.

  • A guide to switching your Audiobook App to move away from Google and support smaller and more ethical businesses

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  • This is absolutely fantastic

  • it's the intent that counts

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  • Huh, I thought it was just me that did that - I just assumed everyone else was so much more disciplined than me...

  • What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire

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  • I watched the video taken by one of the medics. It's brutal.

  • First from scratch build

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  • Yea, that comes next ;)

  • First from scratch build

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  • I started by selecting the movement that I wanted to use - the ETA 6497. I then looked up the movement dimensions. This movement is 36.6mm.

    I then looked for cases designed to fit a 6497. This is a pretty large movement (originally meant for pocket watches) and I wanted the smallest case possible. I eventually landed on a 42mm case from SK-watchparts.

    Different cases require different dial diameters. This one needs something the same size as the movement or very slightly larger. I went looking for something between 36.6 and 37mm. It needs to be designed for the specific movement so that the dial feet are in the correct location.

    Similarly, I looked up the dimensions nedded for the hands. The case opening is 34mm so I went with a 17mm minute hand so that it barely clears. A 15mm hand would probably look better tbh. The hands have different mounting diameters so I made sure to get ones that were listed as fitting my movement.

    I'm planning on trying to make my own dial next - I want to use a piece of reclaimed wood with a markings engraved and filled with coloured epoxy.

  • Does such a device exist?

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  • My handwriting isn't great but it's legible (by me at least). I'm old (40s)and still find it quicker to jot notes - especially when I need to add figures.

  • Implementing a spellchecker on 64 kB of RAM back in the 1970s led to a compression algorithm that's technically unbeaten and part of it is still in use today

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  • The blog post is an incredible read.

  • First from scratch build

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  • Thanks! I'll be honest, when I got the case I found myself questioning why I wanted to try and make my own - I really like it...

  • Does such a device exist?

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  • Yea, if the Supernote Manta had been available that is probably the way I would have gone. I'm really interested in their repairability/upgradeability angle. I've had a Framework laptop for ages that just grows with me. Less waste, less cost.

  • Does such a device exist?

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  • I have a Remarkable Paper Pro. I use it for notes, organization, reading books, etc. I love it.

    The new Supernote is also a compelling option.

    The ePaper display means I rarely have to worry about battery and the pen feeling is MILES better than any LCD I've ever tried.

    My files all sync to my laptop and my phone, and it is way more comfortable to write on than a double screen device because I can have my 'pad' in letter orientation and my hand doesn't run into the screen which can happen on the double screen devices.

    It's also fantastic for taking notes in meetings because I don't have a laptop between me and the others and I don't get distracted by notifications. It's also light enough to disappear into my bag next to my laptop.

  • Send and respond to DM's?

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  • Not at all! Someone sent me a very nice message and I've been trying to respond with thanks which is why I ran into this and reached out.

    Seriously - great app and hugely appreciate it. Is there a way to finally contribute? I've got minimal coding expertise but would like to contribute in some way.

  • Send and respond to DM's?

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  • Huh... I cannot for the life of me figure out how.