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IndefiniteBen ,

I mean, many (several?) sites tried optional subscriptions where you pay to get rid of ads, but that doesn’t seem to have worked. Judging by the fact that most sites that have subscriptions instead of ads use pay walls.

People have come to expect free access, so if you can easily use an ad blocker, why would you choose to pay to remove the ads that a blocker removes for free.

IndefiniteBen ,

I’m sure it does nothing, but every time DPD/other fucks up a delivery by failing to even ring the bell and says “we missed you”, I call up their customer service and waste their time complaining about the small amount of time allowed per package delivery.

I ask for drivers to be allowed more time. It’s not entirely their fault (but some seemingly have no situational awareness).

IndefiniteBen ,

In this context (IIRC) smart means “if this zip contains a single folder with contents, directly extract that folder, but if the zip contains files and/or folders, extract all that to a new folder named the same as the zip file”.

Some people zip folders while some people zip the files in a folder. Smart extraction just handles both automatically.

IndefiniteBen ,

Your take on climate change makes me more worried. Sure, I will probably be fine, but how many innocent people around the world will die until we’ve done enough to see the climate improving?

How horrible is the world going to be to inhabit if the Gulf Stream collapses? Or other major climate disruptions occur?

I don’t doubt the human race will survive, but why do we have to experience the pain before committing to fixing the problem?

IndefiniteBen ,

While I’d like to think the wealthiest would do something that would benefit everyone, they can just build walls, or move to higher ground.

IndefiniteBen ,

Cubic feet would be better, especially as taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians.

IndefiniteBen ,

Oh yeah I’d prefer metric, but I was just being consistent with the thread, as the actual units are somewhat beside my point.

Now to find why I didn’t get a notification for this reply…

IndefiniteBen ,

I think this is one of those things that seems like it should be easy to automate, but actually has lots of hidden complexity.

They probably don’t use this to scan commonly available books, because for those you can just cut the spine off the book and scan the pages in a regular scanner.

This is likely used for books that need to be preserved and can’t be damaged during the scanning process.

How do you make a machine that will always turn exactly one page and never tear a page, while adapting for different page sizes and thicknesses, and avoiding the static charge that can make pages stick together? All for less money than it costs to pay people to operate this machine.

IndefiniteBen ,

Calling something magic because you’re using that to mean “something made with science beyond my understanding” is definitely different from using it as “this is literally magic made by sorcerers”.

One is a joke, the other is evidence of the failure of the educational system.

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IndefiniteBen ,

And companies that need to print more frequently probably already have some kind of subscription, because there are already printing companies that fill that niche.

IndefiniteBen ,

Sounds like the battery itself will have a QR code, so I imagine manufacturers of interchangeable packs will have to print the QR code on the battery pack itself.

IndefiniteBen ,

No shit. There’s a reason they are killing the nice and simple Windows Mail app; it allows you to sync with your email without Microsoft servers between.

Also, the biggest issue for me is the UX. I use outlook for my work email and like to separate my work and personal life, so soon I just won’t have an app for my personal email on my PC.

If anyone knows of a similar windows mail app with good touch support and without such a traditional mouse designed UI, please share it.

IndefiniteBen ,

I’m waiting for Microsoft to bring back the option to move the taskbar to the side of the screen before upgrading to windows 11 from 10.

I may switch to Linux if IT forces the update and I can’t stop it.

IndefiniteBen ,

Isn’t that more of a replacement for Outlook? It doesn’t look designed around touch like the windows mail app.

IndefiniteBen ,

But better for touch and simpler than windows mail?

I am only using Outlook for work email.

IndefiniteBen ,

No, I mean like windows mail app for windows. A large screen app that can easily used with only touch. Like I said in my first comment.

Failing to read my comments and just answering the questions you want to answer is not helpful.

IndefiniteBen ,

Huh? Okay, well I don’t want either of those. I want a light touch first mail app. If it is like any version of Outlook for PC, I’m not interested as it doesn’t meet what I originally asked for.

IndefiniteBen ,

Thank you for actually reading my comment and suggesting something appropriate instead of whatever gets you the most karma (“use thunderbird/Linux!”).

IndefiniteBen ,

Thank you for actually reading my comment and suggesting something appropriate! I’ll have to figure out how to get the package file myself, thanks!

IndefiniteBen ,

Thank you for actually reading my comment and suggesting something appropriate, though I’m not convinced by the UI images. I’ll have to test the touch support myself, but I’ll check it out.

IndefiniteBen ,

Link for the lazy: lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/11495463

IndefiniteBen ,

I mean, there’s a solution that doesn’t involve altering the landmark, but would those people support actually fixing the problem?

Ensuring people’s basic needs are met and they have access to mental health support is a lot more difficult than putting an unsightly band-aid on the problem.

IndefiniteBen ,

Cultists obsessed with their leader’s face?

IndefiniteBen ,

The “normal” way of starting a puzzle is to start with the edges. You can find the edge pieces easier due to the flat side, which makes it a good place to start when you have many pieces.

You have to spread all the pieces out when you get them out of the box, so it makes sense to separate out the edge pieces while you’re spreading and flipping pieces.

IndefiniteBen ,

Okay so in reality you don’t complete the entire frame before starting anything else. It may be 90% complete after initial sorting and flipping of pieces, so there are gaps in the border through which you can move finished portions.

Additionally, I would typically keep most of the unsorted pieces outside the frame and then build portions inside the frame.

IndefiniteBen ,

It already does this. I frequently get ads for other shows when starting a show on Prime video. I can barely accept the existing ads.

IndefiniteBen ,

When I had Plex play trailers, it was only ever before movies, with trailers for movies. Seeing it every time you watch an episode of a show is too much.

IndefiniteBen ,

Depressing evidence of a failing education system.

IndefiniteBen ,

Same here. While mine is connected, I have no reason to use it with newer consoles in the same cabinet.

IndefiniteBen ,

As far as I remember from the DF review, the spacer’s edition “remaster” isn’t any good. You’re better off playing the original game.

Though maybe only the spacer’s choice edition is free because no one bought it.

IndefiniteBen ,

Can you expand on that? I’ve never used Linux as a daily driver, interacting with Ubuntu systems via SSH.

IndefiniteBen ,

Ah yeah, I’ve never used the GUI for long enough to care how it looks, and no snap in CLI.

Good to know if my company forces my work laptop to windows 11! (I will not use an OS without a side taskbar)

IndefiniteBen ,

The deflated snowman fits the scene so well!

IndefiniteBen ,

Maybe it is! If something is so over-inflated that it bursts, it would probably look deflated…

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IndefiniteBen ,

There were never really any apps competing, some were so insignificant in user count that they still work (if you’re a moderator).

“I think I’m following the enshittification of platforms just like more successful people than me” he says; “we’re really making users our lowest priority!”.

IndefiniteBen ,

What size do you estimate they are? Tennis ball sized?

IndefiniteBen ,

Are you implying that bowl cuts weren’t cringe 20 years ago? The top will at least be in style when they are wearing it.

IndefiniteBen ,

WhatsApp became the dominant messaging platform in Europe before Facebook bought them. Most people are locked in to it because change is hard and they don’t care that much about privacy.

IndefiniteBen ,

The privacy concerns are not that Meta will read your messages (because they can’t, as you mention), but the metadata they can read such as your details and who you contact.

“So, Facebook can track who sends WhatsApp messages, when, to whom, from which location (if a user allows), etc - but not the content itself,” Rykov says “This creates a privacy concern for people who want full anonymity. These people should consider using more privacy-enhancing apps like Signal, Threema, Wire instead.”

…mozilla.org/…/a-cheat-sheet-for-whatsapp-privacy…

IndefiniteBen ,

Big wing tips?

IndefiniteBen ,

Well wingtips are typically used to increase efficiency, so not sure what you mean.

IndefiniteBen ,

I don’t think execs at bigger companies should be paid more because it’s more complex, I think a big part of it is the pressure/stakes are higher because you have to answer to more employees/shareholders if you make the wrong decision.

In many cases their narcissistic personalities make this argument moot, but I wouldn’t want to be responsible for decisions that affect the lives of thousands of employees.

IndefiniteBen ,

Because using the lives of innocent Ukranians as a bargaining chip is in bad taste?

IndefiniteBen ,

Photoshop.

The real ones are not that ridiculous: quora.com/Why-do-North-Korean-military-officers-w…

IndefiniteBen ,

My bad I didn’t see which sub this is and was trying to be helpful.

IndefiniteBen ,

Now throw them all in the trash 😌

IndefiniteBen ,

Out of all the different ways Americans pronounce words differently, hearing sodder is the only one that makes me cringe.

IndefiniteBen ,

I see.

On another note, the way you linked the sub doesn’t work for me, should be: !hardware

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