Maerman

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (4 children)

What a beefy comment.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 months ago

Thanks for the stranger, kind gold.

 

Edit: Wow, this really blew up. Thanks for the updoots, kind strangers.

[–] [email protected] 61 points 2 months ago (14 children)

So I play guitar. I had a problem where I would sometimes drop my pick. Then, one day, I had an idea. I took some copper wire and attached it to a pick through a small hole I burned into it with a needle. I wrapped the wire around my finger. Now I physically cannot drop my pick.

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

Where is Ned Ludd when you need him?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Right? These kids walked so The Chats could run.

 

Don't you just want to give this kid a hug?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Look at the Bigme Hibreak. It might be up your alley.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Okay, so I'll preface this by saying I am absolutely fascinated by e-ink technology, and I believe there is a lane for it. I am typing this on a Bigme Hibreak, a smartphone with an E-ink screen, and I have owned two Boox devices thus far. If you manage your expectations and you have the patience to tinker and dial it in, some of these devices can be perfect. The Boox Palma looks like a very practical device, although I haven't used it myself. It seems to be very lightweight, and I can say from experience that the Boox software is pretty user-friendly (although not necessarily beginner-friendly; some settings tweaks are needed to optimize the experience). The Boox software is generally pretty stable, and the generic reader app is one of the best I've ever used. As another user pointed out, their software is not open source, so you may want to take that into account, but I haven't encountered an E-reader company that does publish open source software (or hardware, for that matter). For what it's worth, I had a Boox Nova Pro and replaced it with a Boox Nova Air C, and I have very few complaints. Just don't order through GoodEreader. They are a bunch of assholes.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They have become considerably better in recent years, but I understand the hesitation. Once bitten, twice shy, and all that. I will say that my experience with Boox devices has been pretty good, though. As long as you don't expect it to behave like a full-fledged Android tablet. But above all, don't trust strangers on the internet.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

Might I direct you to [email protected]? Boox devices have a fantastic generic reader app which can handle just about any file type and is very customizable. If you are willing to navigate certain sites, you can get many books for free, and the Boox reader app is an absolute champ when it comes to opening them and tweaking the experience to your liking. It's more effort, without a doubt. But it's worth it for me personally.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It used to be very popular, so I don't know if this qualifies, but I watch a lot of noir and neo-noir. Specifically, I like the ones told from the criminal's perspective. Films like Double Indemnity, Body Heat and The Postman Always Rings Twice are great places to start.

 

Sorry to post him again, but he just uploaded this video, and I am sincerely concerned now. He needs to touch grass in a major way. He needs to go to a party where nobody cares about the quality of the music playing. Because if he doesn't, some dark shit might happen.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago
 
 

My theory is that chihuahuas are so on edge because they know something is wrong with them, and they know it's our fault.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

They shoot horses, don't they?

 
 
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Eddie Hyde - Heimwee (eddiehyde.bandcamp.com)
 

I ordered my Playdate last week, and it arrived today. I am having a blast with it so far. Highly recommend it. The build quality is really solid, and the software is snappy and fast. Seriously, get yourself one of these.

 

Hi, all. So I just made a semi-impulse purchase of a Playdate console. While I'm waiting for it to arrive, I would like to hear from you guys. If you have it, what has your experience been? Is it as good as some reviews make it seem? How big of an issue is the lack of backlight? Any favourite games?

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