What wasn't actually better in the good old days?
Opinions on career transition from Digital Cinema to Cybersecurity?
I currently work as Helpdesk analyst for a company that produces projectors. I am on the NOC that field technicians call into for any assistance. I would describe my job as having some elements of network, software, and hardware troubleshooting. Ultimately with my end goal I want to get into cybersecurity and be on a SOC...
Is this tree healthy? (lemmy.world)
The tree is an adjoining neighbors backyard with large branches that come pretty close to my house (Though there is a sizable gap, if it comes down under the wrong wind direction…) and are actually touching another neighbors roof....
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Writers of Lemmy, how do you do outining?
I normally just do a big text document, but I’m starting to think thats not the best method for me. It can be overwhelming to keep nice and linear over time.
What are the things / events which had the deepest impact in your life?
Which character should I use in a Windows/Linux directory name to place it at the top of an alphabetically sorted list?
Currently I’m using #, but it causes issues with certain applications....
Is it possible to de-duplicate lemmy posts from other instances?
It’s annoying seeing the same headlines numerous times linking to same stuff because it’s cross posted to 3+ instances....
What's the most eccentric use of Occam's Razor you've ever witnessed?
Remember back in the day in Windows when your mouse would just slide to the left for no reason?
What was up with that? Why did it do that?
How do I test cast iron cookware for lead
So I found a griddle that was in pretty bad shape seasoning wise so I stripped it and noticed a small shiny area which worried me about lead. I ordered some lead tests that stated they were for metal (no specifics) and after doing the tests it came back positive. But this got me wondering if iron reacts with sodium rhodizonate,...
What are some interesting communities on Matrix worth checking out?
Title, pretty much. I’m in a couple of niche communities, and thought I should expa d into more generalized communities. All things tech are of interest, really....
Looking for indoor security camera recommendation
Hi lemmys....
What is Federation, Defederation, Fediverse, Cross-Platform Instances etc.?
Edit: I appreciate everyone who took their time to comment and provide explanation. All the comments were really helpful and informative. Thanks.
Substitute for Ratchet Straps for Close-Together Points
I love ratchet straps, but I can’t seem to find any extra-short ones. I have two anchor points about 6-8 inches apart that have a slight obstruction between them (so not a straight line)....
Does anybody remember the Rugrats desktop companions / virtual pets?
I remember finding them on the Internet somewhere in the early 2000s. I remember that Kimi was one of them, so it would have to have been after the second movie (Rugrats in Paris). Anybody remember these things? I can’t find any details about them online.
Qt app on GTK desktop or GTK app on Qt desktop?
checked in and ready to fly, last minute qr code and boarding questions
airline offers both the qr code and the boarding pass as a pdf (but I don’t have a printer at home). I screenshot the qr code (front and backside) and downloaded the boarding pass to my phone. No services from google were used....
Portable Generators using 20lb propane tanks
IDK if this is going to get any responses, but if you have any experience with using propane with a portable generator maybe you can explain what’s going on....
Where are the best meta-communities about what's happening on Lemmy?
After this meta-post about a Lemmy instance got removed, I became curious: where are the communities that contain general discussion about the state of the broader Lemmy community itself?...
how long did you need to become proficient at your job?
cross-posted from: linux.community/post/559954...
Useful apps for guitar?
Hello everyone,...
I'm looking for email providers that don't require a phone number to use with reddit
I’m not ready to drop reddit entirely and to create accounts there I need an email address. I don’t want to disclose my phone number or any other personal information....
A place for random posts?
…like if you’re not specifically posting for content? Or a community without reason?
What are your favourite RSS feeds ?
I only have a few local news website and a few tech news feeds like arstechnica. But most of the tech news I get is from Lemmy itself....