Kamala lost because the Dems didn’t show up. Again. Look at the number of votes for 2020 vs 2024. All those “undecided” and “obstainers” that didn’t just stay home. They didn’t bother doing a mail in.

One big issue with retail computers coming with Linux is the kickbacks from the Windows ecosystem.

Things like AV trials and MS Office. I don’t know if they break even or make a profit on all the bloatware from a Windows based sale.

I’m hoping those salt batteries pan out.

Wired is king.

If I gotta do wireless I get one with a RF dongle/base.

Astro A50 Wireless. Needs a dongle but it’s waaaay more stable than any bluetooth headset. Both on range and audio quality.

Use case:

I want to set it up in my home so husband and 2 kids can access and share within GOG TOS.

Is there a feature to automatically download installers and patch files from GOG to the server?

Seems like a good feature to have to maintain an offline library.

I wonder if it would be illegal to put IR lights around your plate to blind the camera …

Gears turning…

Yep. Then automatic tolls and traffic cams can’t track you. Cop would pull you over real quick.

Can !homeassistant@lemmy.world help with that?

Yeah this is begging for !homeassistant@lemmy.world to replace that app.

Yeah. I’ve found new logic by asking GPT for improvements on my code or suggestions.

I cut the size of a function in half once using a suggested recursive loop and it blew my mind.

Feels like having a peer to do a code review on hand at all times.

Everyone keeps talking about autocomplete but I’ve used it successfully for comments and documentation.

You can use vs code extensions to generate and update readme and changelog files.

Then if you follow documentation as code you can update your Confluence/whatever by copy pasting.

More like I come in to fix someone’s aging infrastructure and find a QuickBooks share with read/write everyone because people are too lazy to RTFM.

Ahem…

Looking at you quickbooks network shares…

I hate this about new laptops…

I miss the old switch on the bottom.

I have a brother multifuction laser. From a thrift store. 6 years so far on a 3rd party XL toner…

I’ve spent more on paper than the printer+toner

for bonus points get a used one!

RTFM? Nowadays it’s a YouTube video away. Freaking legos.

Drivers would be end users, Clients and project managers sometimes.

Think about it. Many drivers don’t know about checking the oil, maintaining proper tire pressure, tire wear, brake wear, air filters or topping off fluids.

I can do all of the above, but I’m nowhere near a mechanic. Just car savvy. So I could make suggestions to mechanics or engineers that look cool but are insane for functionality.

The only games you BUY now are GOG. DRM free.

You can download the installer and archive it. If GOG goes under you can still install and play it.

classic pump and dump at thjs point. He wants to cash in while he can.

There’s an app to make web apps icons. Or just use Firefox to add the bookmark to your homepage

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