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What movie did you watch as I kid which you shouldn't have? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Dad allowed me to watch Species. Had to sleep in my parents' bed that night. Mom was FURIOUS :D

Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

My dad is a complete tech noob. I took his laptop, installed Ubuntu, configured everything and showed him where he could find the applications he uses. Done.

2024: The Year Linux Dethrones Windows on the Desktop – Are You Ready? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 39 points 3 months ago

You know what gets ppl to use Linux? 100% Software compatibility out of the box and OEM who preinstall Linux distros.

Barely anyone outside the bubble oft techies and enthusiasts cares. You have to BRING it to the users. For most oft them comfort is king after all.

What's a good budget home server? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, when it comes to your specified amount of Cores & RAM you'll have tough luck. Got myself a MiniPC with 5700U and 32GB of RAM, two 1TB SSDs (mirrored) and 3 NIC but that was still 500€ after waiting for a decent deal.

Even buying a used PC off eBay will most likely cost far more if you insist on your specs.

Heavy AF! in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Back in the days of my apprenticeship (Ausbildung) the company still had this whole storage of old CRT TVs. At some point the other apprentice and me had to get rid of all of them. This meant each of us grabbing one, carry it down 3 floors, load them onto the company's VW T bus and unload at the recycling center.

No fun, one was so big and heavy I tripped and couldn't get it off my myself. In hindsight I dont't think this was within safety regulations, haha.

XXX in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 23 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's Lord of War.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk

Ruf nach Verschärfung: FDP rüttelt am Streikrecht in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Neoliberale machen Neoliberalen-Sachen.

Apple Officially Warns Users to Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice | The company said the popular remedy could cause "small particles of rice to damage your iPhone." in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Yea, but usually your device was in touch with liquid before you put in rice.

Apple Officially Warns Users to Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice | The company said the popular remedy could cause "small particles of rice to damage your iPhone." in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

There are humidity indicators even outside the IP rated parts. If the technician finds a colored one you're out of warranty by default. Source: started out at a store with repair shop.

Mine's a teaspoon in c/[email protected]

Wi-Fi jamming to knock out cameras suspected in nine Minnesota burglaries -- smart security systems vulnerable as tech becomes cheaper and easier to acquire in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 71 points 7 months ago (20 children)

Sorry for being that guy but if possible you should always refrain from using Wifi for applications in production, safety and security. Too many known and unknown vectors to its reliability.

But yea, I get it. Most people don't know the details and on the overall market most affordable devices and services for security systems are some semi-"smart" products which are simple to set up. The extra work and cost that come with professional equipment aren't really appreciated, eapecially by those who don't know any better.