What is the thing that resembles a camera shoe under the handset holder found on telephones with a handset used for? (lemmy.world)
I have noticed phones with a handset (like the one in the image) have a little cover that resembles something like a cold camera shoe under the bottom of the handset’s top speaker holder. Is there a use for it? It has a line bump in the middle, but it doesn’t go all the way from both sides, it leaves a gap. I have also seem...
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Doesn't each community being local to each instance split the audience?
I’m a reddit refugee trying to figure this out. It seems to me like it’s a decent idea to break up countrol like this, but unfortunately there are some inherent problems that mean it might not work in the real world....
can a hacker hack my accounts remotely??
i mean that as in, being able to enter my accounts without even using my password or without installing any virus in my computer. thank you!!
Isn’t the use of strict behaviorism to explain animals kind of obnoxious?
like i’m watching blue planet and i’m yelling at the tv!...
Why would I want to use the multi-desktop functionality in Windows 11?
In Windows 11 there’s a button on the taskbar next to the start button that lets you switch between multiple desktop environments. It seems like something that would probably be useful in theory, but I can’t think of any reason why I would want to use it. Is it actually useful? What do people use it for?
Where can I find Suzie Rose's "Don't Rush" (not the remix)?
Long story short, there is a song by Suzie Rose called “Don’t Rush (remix)”, which is available at most platforms, but I found at this page what appears to be the original version (which explains the remix label in the other one)....
on youtube how do I downvote an ad? or how do i tell youtube that "hey this ad is not something I want to see?" I know ad blockers don't work on youtube anymore but how do I tweek what ads i do see?
What are some common everyday examples of this phenomenon? (see body)
Rob is blowing a whistle, over and over....
When is it okay to drop out of college?
Hey Folks, I’ve been in college for six years now and have dropped classes left and right. I had been consistent in the beginning and, of course, Covid had caused a bit of problems with consistency. Since that time, my grades slipped. I’ve dropped classes as well. I should have graduated two years ago however i’ve been...
There's a new pill. It turns you into a zombie. Everybody takes it. Refusing the pill means eternal social isolation. Do you take it?
A zombie is dumb, ugly, stinky, violent and a slave to eternal hunger. It’s pretty bad.
How can I prevent some Android apps from updating when I update all apps using Google Play Store?
Why does it seem like women are more wont to make noise in sexual situations while men don't?
didn’t we all grow up needing to be secretive? is it because of the adage of how ‘everyone thinks women are hot’ so like even straight women would get turned on more by their own moaning?...
what is the correct way to use the word "backorder" in English?
I know what the word means, but I’m unsure how to use it in a sentence. In my native language, Danish,“backorder” translates to “Restordre” and when something is unavailable, we say it’s"i Restordre",which translates directly into English as “in backorder”, but I’m not sure that’s correct English. Do English...
How long could one survive with only water and beer and no food?
Do Alarms Turn Off Automatically After a Long Period of Time? (Android)?
Do Alarms Turn Off Automatically After a Long Period of Time? (Android)...
Why is anti-cheat always client-side?
Why is it not more common to implement anti-cheat on the server instead of the client? Is that not more secure? Couldn’t the server just check what vision a player should have and not provide any other information to prevent wallhacks or maphacks? Or check how fast it is possible to move to prevent speedhacks? Aimbot is a bit...
Are there universal/standardized watch bands for non-smart digital/analog watches?
It seems like nearly every wristwatch I get, the common point of failure is the watch band, but when I try to find replacement bands, it’s always sort of a hassle.
I want to talk in an American accent but how can I transition into it slowly for people who know me without them noticing a sudden change?
As strange as it may seem, I hate my accent and want to speak like an American because I think it sounds cooler and more like how I want to sound....
Why are there circles of melted snow on this icy pond? (lemmy.world)
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How do some people "read lips"?
Is it like a rough inference of what’s being said based on mouth movements, or is it more precise somehow? Would it be a mistake to think you knew exactly what was said by reading lips (even if you were good at it)?
A combination of languages to briefly cover the most of other languages.
So I’ve seen a comment about learning Spanish making you get a little grip on Portugeese and Italian, my own language helps understand our neighbors....
People not from English-speaking countries, was it possible to watch cartoons in English subbed?
Sorry, I don’t really know how to phrase my question. For example, we know that over here in the USA, a box set of dragon ball z contains the English dub and the original Japanese track. If someone from somewhere else wanted to watch, let’s say SpongeBob on DVD, could they expect the original English track or was it...
Do I need a license to kill a squirrel?
I know this would vary from locale to locale, but, presumably, there are some animals that do not require a permit to kill (mice in mouse traps, for example). How does this work? Is there a list of “always OK to kill” species?...
What were some ways old community sites grew before stuff like search engine optimization became prevalent?
Was a lot of it classic word of mouth, email, etc.?...