Bootloader equivalent to Rufus
I’ve been trying to find a linux programming similar to Rufus to flash images of OSes on a thumb drive....
Why we gave up on learning how to play an instrument?
I regret buying a guitar, I can’t even do the simplest shit on it according to YouTube… I dunno if it’s laziness or just being tired of sucking so much and not being able to play the music that I like… Maybe a mix of both?
What is the absolute max level of ear protection you can get?
If I recall correctly the maximum Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) for earplugs and earmuffs is around 30db. You can combine the two for a slight increase in hearing protection but you still hit a limit because of bone vibration....
Building a brand new machine and leaving Windows for good
I’m sick of Windows, and especially what it’s become, and the way its trending looks like it will only get worse. I’ll be building a brand new PC this summer and want to choose a Linux Distro instead. In preparation, I’d like to try out a virtual machine with a Linux distribution. I am solidly familiar with Ubuntu, but I...
You can create matter.
You just find out you are living in virtual world (simulation) and was grant permission to freely create matter. You can create anything, as long as you know it. The admin use you as test subject and see what happen if you have that such ability....
UK petition of "Require videogame publishers to keep games they have sold in a working state" just got thrown back to the Government
I just received this email saying that the response “did not respond directly to the request of the petition”...
Decision of Next Os
I was Nobara user, then I am using Fedora right now. I want to use things like Hyprland etc. and ya know, Its damn cool to say I am using arch btw. So I’ve decided to use Arch Linux. But everyone says its always breaking and gives problems. That’s because of users, not OS… right? I love to deal with problems but I don’t...
Help needed choosing a good pair of noise cancelling earphones
I’ve found a good number of negative reviews of Bose QC 2 and quite a few good things said about Sony WF-1000XM5 so I’m leaning towards buying them but would love to hear the general recommendation on Lemmy first....
What is your favourite game console?
It sounds dumb but my pick would be the SNES. There’s just something about 16 bit games I love....
Doesn't the need for a permit fundamentally contradict the US's ideals of free speech?
I went to some palestine protests a while back, and was talking to my brother about the organizing, when revealed something I found pretty shocking, we (the protesters) had acquired a permit to hold the protest. Apparently this is standard policy across the US....
How do people fall for believing in socialism, despite its downfalls?
After reading in economic systems and how have they been applied, I started realising how impossible it is to have a good true socialist country.
Lemmers, you just bumped to your high-school bully. What would you say to him (or her)?
Uum “My nose has seen better days”
A new-ish, well-maintained vehicle with new tires, fresh oil change etc, if it's left dormant & undriven untouched in a residential driveway for 1 year, will it be driveable after 1 yr?
Math people: would a ship that is 1/4 slower but can complete a 180° turn 1/4 faster escape its pursuer?
I’m sure pirates knew the answer. Probably fighter pilots as well.
What skincare products do you use?
Looking specifically for men but I’m open to all opinions. I’ve been doing some experimenting over the last 2 and a bit years, trying to find what works best for me. I’d love to get some opinions on what has worked for others....
A post may receive a hundred replies and host a fat and exciting conversation tree, but if one moderator doesn't like it then it may be locked or deleted. Is that immoral?
I notice Indians speaking English tend to speak very fast. Are the Indian languages simply spoken faster?
Do they just speak faster? Do the Indian words/pronunciation flow better/faster than English does? And they are simply trying to match the cadence?
What's a entertainment franchise (movies, games, etc) that has been milked but still puts out good products?
Searching for a Linux distro
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/12400033 (Thank you lemmy.ml/u/Kory !)...
Tips for falljng back to sleep
I wake up at 3am to 4am daily as a neighbor makes noise walking their dog. This cannot be helped. Once I am awake, my mind won’t stop going over details about everything from the mundane to the critical. Often, I am able to fall asleep again after three or more hours of wakefulness, but only minutes before I have to wake for...
Do you have a separate 4k library?
A new TV offers the possibility to watch 4k movies to me. I am thinking about upgrading my library but I’m not sure if I want to replace my 1080 collection. I’ve read that some use a separate 4k library....
Controversial games of the past.
I’m just sitting here thinking about all the hoopla around palworld right now and I was wondering what other titles out there have been in the controversy filled category in the past few years/decade? I can think of a few, but my game interests are kinda narrow....
How many watch lists am I on now?
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How will I find financial stability if I live in a third world country with a toxic sociopathic/narcissistic mother, I have no skills (at least I think so), no time and therefore no money?
I would like to add a description (details), but it would be a very long text....