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Why is Google takeout so bitchy?

Sorry but I can’t think of another word for it right now. This is mostly just venting but also if anyone has a better way to do it I wouldn’t hate to hear it....

Planning to propose in a few months, what should I look for in a good value engagement ring?

My SO and I discussed that engagement rings shouldn’t be expensive....

Is it better to rent a cheap/shitty place, or rent something suitable that you struggle to afford?

I am trying to make a decision. curious about your thoughts on my personal situation, and what you think in general. or your own stories if you have anything relevant…

Describe an episode in the worst possible way

I’ll start: a naked guy complaining to his host that there’s less light than advertised.

Did the year zero never exist ?

Please explain my confused me like I’m 5 (0r 4 or 6).

Speedrun timers on self checkouts

Am I the only one who gets to the self checkout and is compelled to finish as soon as humanly possible?...

What are developers in different languages known as?

I’ve heard of Pythonistas and Rustaceans. What are some of the other names given to devs writing in, for example, PHP or C++. Appreciate any answers - both serious and joking.

Are you using passphrases? Is it worth it?

Nowadays, most people use password managers (hopefully). However, there are still some passwords that you need to memorize, like master password (for a password manager), phone lock, wifi password, etc....

what do you wish you did when you were 18?

What's your favorite community on Lemmy that has no equivalent elsewhere?

Why use immutable Linux ? And which one ?

What are the pros and cons for desktops ? EDIT : Thanks all. I’ll try Silverblue, bazzite and more.

If your toilet was sentient would you rather it crave your bodily waste or hate you for it?

Personally, I think it’s like people with a foot fetish. Ok gross and weird but isnt harming anyone.

Gamecube is the most underrated console while it was in circulation.

No shit. I mean what console has survived as long as those OG Gamecubes. I have had mine for 20 years and the first issue came up this year. Turns out it’s an easy fix I can do myself and nothing destroying the console itself I can still play while working on this fix....

Where to find flac and other lossless file types

Does anyone have good site recommendations for lossless files such as flac’s specifically for music.

PSA: If you're tired of political posts in Technology, block user L4s

First of all, L4s (sorry misspelled in titel) is not a real user, so no harm done here....

Linux vs Windows, my experience

Hi all, I bought a gaming PC with the intention of installing Linux to play recent games. I chose AMD for the GPU because I know the drivers are more optimized on Linux....

Stereotypical religious nutjobs in the 80s and 90s were all "The end is nigh!" Now that science supports them, they're all "Everything is A-OK!"

Why do some people like cats so insanely much?

Cool experiments to do with milk teeth?

Some kids in my family start losing their milk teeth. 🦷...

What dotfiles manager do you use?

I’m looking for recommendations for a dotfile manager - there are so many out there I’ve got a bit of options paralysis!...

How to let my kids find quality games on Android? Right now they only find the pay to win / ad riddled games.

My 9yo daughter has a tablet with family link, so I can monitor what apps she wants to install. As the garbage games are mostly at the top free, she keeps asking for games that I reject, in most cases because it’s riddled with ads....

What's Your Favorite, Not at All Epic, Star Trek Quote

There are inspiring, epic quotes in Star Trek. Words that stir the soul, shining a light on paths to a brighter now and a better future. But, what about those bits of dialog that don’t have a stirring message, that you enjoy just because you enjoy them?...