[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 weeks ago

Thank you for this inspiration. I've also been things about a switch to Mint but the only thing holding me back is my Steam library. I'm going to dig into it a little more and look at the compatibility of my games. It's encouraging to hear others making the leap.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago

I don't recall what kind of car it was, but there was one that saved the phone number associated with any phone that connected via Bluetooth.

While I don't think it's likely as a way to trick people to connecting to get their phone number, it was a rental car which opened them up to impersonation scams. Knowing they just rented from the company and where in the city provides quite a bit of information on you.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Voting for Trump is voting for a system that enables Project 2025.

Everyone focuses on the man, however, it's also a vote for his appointees and staffers.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

There was also a mystery solving themed Canadian show to teach deductive reasoning.

Busytown Mysteries

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 months ago

Recently watched both with my children in order and they loved them. The movies hit harder emotionally now that I'm older with children (a few tears were shed).

The animation is beautiful and a couple songs stuck with my kids. "There are no cats in America, and the streets are paved with cheese!"

I agree the second one is more fun, but still enjoyed the first.

After googling, there were two more sequels and a tv series I haven't seen.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 months ago

I've already sunk 74 hours into it and is my new nighttime treat.

Rougelike with poker hands (flush, straight, pair, etc.). Joker cards modify rules (extra chips or multipliers for certain cards) and tarot cards modify the deck (ie. remove, copy, modify cards).

Score requirement goes up each round trying to beat at least 8 rounds to "win". Playing a couple rounds goes quick and it's easy to pause when you need to step away.

Progression with new decks unlocked, new joker cards, and challenges.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 9 points 9 months ago

Good products are worth sharing to help shape future products. Grass roots only works if the product is worth using. Vote with your wallet to help shape future products. While the previously poster can be viewed as an "ad", the post is same as a next door neighbor bringing it up. Mullvad doesn't do affiliate marketing or pay influencers.

I used to use Mullvad but now I use a different service, but especially like to support open source products.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

The spells that require spell slots are definitely more fun and I will be resting more to have access to them.

Also you just revolutionized my thought process once you informed me I can store all my food at camp.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I recommend using Privacy.com to create virtual credit cards that withdraw directly from a bank account. I see it as a VPN for credit card purchases. For US customers only, but obscures payment info to merchants.

You can use a bogus name and address for the merchant billing information (in this case Google Play).

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The commenter is probably referring to OpenAI's recent custom instructions update which allows ChatGPT to consider information across all queries.

Custom Instructions Blog Post

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Paywall Bypass

Good article. Serves as a reminder that a breach in privacy will also give away information on everyone you interact with through that service.

Collectively, we need to encourage others to be cautious with our personal data that they upload.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

I wonder if it'd be worth spoofing packets with some automation? Get that sweet discount and still maintain your privacy?

If insurance companies mandate tracking I could see new efforts to do this like piracy and adblocking came about.

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