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YSK if you've built a computer and it won't boot, sometimes the issue can be resolved by taking the memory out and putting it back.

Or by only putting one stick of memory in, or changing the slot you’re using....

What file formats, technologies, techniques do you think would benefit most people by being more common? Or that people would benefit by being more aware of?

.7z seems to be good and I do recommend it to people, saying that it’s better than regular zip. Have recently started using opus n webm files more....

People not from the USA and have never visited: What is the smallest US city you know by name?

Like, can you name just a few large cities in certain regions, none at all, wtf is the USA, etc....

Can you live a fulfilling life with autism?

I have autism and this fact has disturbed me greatly for some time, to the point its led me to some dark paths. I just want to know if I can actually live a normal life with it or am I doomed to be a weirdo forever?

Which vendor makes decent work laptops nowadays?

12 Years ago I had a Sony Vaio. I quite liked it. Then in my next job, 2017 or so, I went for a Toshiba Portege, and absolutely loved it....

Is it possible to create an OS that simply automatically runs .exe files through WINE/Proton/Bottles?

I really enjoy Linux but I find myself having to keep Windows partitions around for software that specifically requires Windows....

Spotify does not support travel?

https://lemm.ee/pictrs/image/69ae4044-e204-4f2c-87d8-eeef31ad644e.jpeg...

How long til Blu-rays get phased out

Basically just the title. With DVDs getting tossed to the wind it made me wonder when will blu-rays go? I’m gonna miss bloopers and extra scenes...

Which software was ahead of its time?

Whats something that is only worth getting the expensive version of?

I grew up with $20 walmart blenders, and hated anything that required a blender....

What is the most destroying command you can type in the Linux terminal?

This ad that says “Wake up! A beach house is not a dream.”

What would be a good name for a federated Wikipedia?

Let’s say someone created a Wikipedia clone with Activitypub support, so you can freely read and edit articles on other servers. Basically the same way that Lemmy works. What would be a good name for such a project? Bonus points if the name goes with a cute animal mascot....

Why can't I argue against claims of suffering?

A Nautilus Sucks Donkeyballs Linux Rant

Nautilus, the Gnome file assistant manager, sucks utter donkeyballs. Let us make an unordered list of the ways:...

What show did you watch because of memes but were dissappointed?

On the other place I constantly saw memes of shows that I thought ‘well if they’re that popular they must be pretty good’...

Israel-Palestine megathread for the remainder of the weekend

the front page is now like half articles on this currently, so it’s probably time for a megathread because none of us want to keep track of 12 threads on this subject and all the resulting comments. only major subsequent developments (for example, boots on the ground; pronunciations by governments; that sort of stuff) will get...

Star Trek and The Orville, which is better/worse?

I asked this question sometime ago on The Orville’s subreddit, and surprisingly got mixed responses. I assume most here however, are going to prefer Star Trek, specifically TNG that its aping from. For the record I do prefer TNG as well, but rewatching The Orville, after you get past its kinda sucky first season, I really...

How bad is battery life on Linux laptop?

I will need to get a laptop in the foreseeable future, and I really want to stick to Linux. However, I may need to be out-of-home for 12+ hours straight in a day. After some research, it seems people are generally not that impressed with battery life on Linux?...

Instead of movies and crappy games on those in-flight displays, they should just stream the view out the cockpit window.

Like, I’m on a plane. I don’t want to watch Toy Story when I can do that at home, I want to see what the pilots see. And that way every seat has technically a window to look out of.

Bald people save a lot of money on shampoo.

Niche communities you're in that haven't had much interaction? EDIT: Thanks for all your suggestions!

Just curious to see what communities you would like to see more engagement in....

Are cars with AWD worth it compared to FWD.

I am potentially looking at buying a new car in next coming months. I’m looking at the Nissan rogue because my current car is Nissan and I’ve been pleased with it for the past 12 years and I would like the extra room an suv has. The only thing I don’t like is that the majority of suvs are AWD. Nissan does make the rogue in...