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What is something lemmy can improve upon? by johnyrocket in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 24 points 5 months ago

There NEEDS to be an account migration option, with not only settings but also my saved posts and comments, own posts and comments etc. If not possible, at least allow an export in the style of a gddpr dump from the likes of facebook etc. to allow import at a later time when implemented.

My instance is shutting down at the end of the month (~500 users) and there is no good way to export my data. I would not be surprised if some of the 500 get frustrated and stop with lemmy.

Apple hit with class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB limit by johnyrocket in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 31 points 5 months ago

I hope they loose this lawsuit and set a precedent that Samsung also has to follow. At least Samsung gives you the choice between onedrive and Google, but still no choice for generic WebDav...

'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology by johnyrocket in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 20 points 7 months ago

As someone who has shoped in the us but lives in europe, that only applies to the us. Self checkout is objectively bad in the us. Here, it is actually pretty good. The only anti theft mechanism is a random check wich happens like once a year to me, no weighing bs. Especially, if you use the option to scan while shopping with your phone or scanner device. Then you just pay in the app and leave, no hastle at the cash register.

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US Securities Act of 1933, [US] Person living in [CH] (feddit.ch)

submitted 7 months ago by johnyrocket@feddit.ch to c/personalfinance@lemmy.ml

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I just came here to say fuck the US Securities Act of 1933. I am sure it must have some very important reason for existing, but at the moment it is preventing me from doing anything reasonable with my money.

In all seriousness, though, does any US Person who has lived abroad somewhat long term have any experience doing money business in the country of residence?

Specifically, I am trying to put some money (15K) aside for further education in about 7–10 years, and I am looking for an option to at least keep inflation at bay. Every option I look at from a Swiss bank has a clause in the fine print, blaming the US Securities Act of 1933 for not allowing any US Persons to even look at or distribute the document. Archive.org

Is my only option to invest in American banks? I just worry that it will complicate Taxes to a painful degree. I would appreciate any hints in the right direction

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Can't find CE Number on DJI Tello Drone (www.startpage.com)

submitted 7 months ago by johnyrocket@feddit.ch to c/drones@lemmy.world

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I got a Tello Drone and live in Switzerland. Here, almost the same drone rules apply as in the EU, including the CE Number Rule. I want to fly it legally, mainly so my insurance will cover any damages in the (unlikely) case of an accident.

The problem is, I can't seem to find the CE Number on any part of the drone or packaging. I even pried off the white top cover, underneath which all the regulatory info is written, but I can't seem to find the logo anywhere.

Can anybody give me a hint where to find it? I am worried, I got a drone without the number, in which case I can't fly it. (Purchased on Amazon DE, in case it helps)

Google develops selfie scanning software ahead of porn crackdown by johnyrocket in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 72 points 8 months ago

The technology is seen as an alternative to entering a credit card or uploading an ID because it does not involve handing over sensitive data.

Yeah sure unless you consider the depiction your face to be sensitive data, which I do.

Dropbox spooks users with new AI features that send data to OpenAI when used by johnyrocket in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 35 points 8 months ago

Can I talk to you about our lord and saviour Nextcloud?

What are your "poor person" money life hacks? by johnyrocket in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 25 points 8 months ago

I mean if selling addictive substances to children qualifies as a money "Life hack"...

Tutorial Rule by johnyrocket in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 32 points 9 months ago

Step 0.75: Learn UV Lithography by watching entire Asianometry back catalog.

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Possibly 90s song, it goes: "oh, my, god" (feddit.ch)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by johnyrocket@feddit.ch to c/namethatsong@lemmy.wtf

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This song is stuck in my head, it goes "oh, my, god", each word sang slowly with pauses in between by a deep-ish male voice. The tune and rythm are funky. It could be 90's, but also up to 2015. I am not sure of the age though.

Edit: Found it: Low Rider by War. Explanation in comments.

In a world of conflict news stories are often overshadowed by breaking news. What’s a recent news story, good or bad, you feel went under the radar? by johnyrocket in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 21 points 10 months ago

Don't your read the news? They are about to find all of the evidence and as soon a it is revealed it will change everything. Just like last month!

bowl - they can talk by johnyrocket in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 21 points 10 months ago

TIL my dog is a cat.

(But I alreaddy kinda thought so)

Judge in US v. Google trial didn’t know if Firefox is a browser or search engine by johnyrocket in c/globalnews@lemmy.zip

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 26 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I am not disagreeing with you, but I would argue not knowing exactly what firefox is is a trait of the average gen Z. They are surprisingly tech illiterate. If it isn't pre installed on their iPhone or a feature of short form content, they won't know what it is.

Source: Am gen Z and go to school with such.

What colour is each school subject? by johnyrocket in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 36 points 11 months ago

What is wrong with y'all!!??????

Math is so obviously blue!!

Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs from Users’ Privately Saved Links by johnyrocket in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] johnyrocket@feddit.ch 23 points 11 months ago

It's wierd. 4 Days ago I got an email saying they removed a link from my saved websites. Only the link, in the email, was of a reddit post from 8 years ago on how to plug in speakers into a Motherboard I used to have??? How is that piracy? Its on the buildapc subreddit.