poweruser

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[–] poweruser 3 points 1 week ago

And they're almost pointing in the same direction!

[–] poweruser 1 points 1 week ago

I second the Debian recommendation, with one caveat: if ever you need to install software that is not maintained by Debian (I.e. it is installed using a command like make install instead of apt install) then you could run into significant problems.

Debian uses a system (called APT) to manage the logistics of all your apps and libraries. This is wonderful until you add a program using a different method that APT doesn't know about. In that case you can "end up in dependency hell" where your system can no longer update or install new packages.

Advanced users can work around this limitation to install things safely, but for a user just starting out I suggest to only ever install packages that exist in the Debian repositories (that is, can be installed with APT or one of its various frontends). This can mean the programs are a little outdated or not available.

Debian has a document that explains this in greater detail, which I suggest every Debian user reads: Don't Break Debian

[–] poweruser 1 points 3 weeks ago

Beware, if your device is the Verizon version then the answer is that most likely there is absolutely nothing you can do. Never buy the Verizon version because they lock them down and throw away the key

[–] poweruser 1 points 1 month ago

In my experience, 100% of the time the app works perfectly fine anyway. Google is just lying.You can install them using the alternative Play Store frontend called Aurora Store. Aurora is available in the F-droid repository.

On LineageOS I think F-droid is not installed by default but you can get it from https://f-droid.org/

[–] poweruser 4 points 1 month ago

Why is 12 afraid of 10?

Because 10 was in the middle of 9/11!

[–] poweruser 3 points 1 month ago

Also Dick, as in Philip K. Dick. In German Dick = thick = fat

[–] poweruser 25 points 11 months ago

There's more than one actually; I was expecting to see this one: https://xkcd.com/3109/

[–] poweruser 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I have a Quest 2 but I hardly ever use it for gaming (modded Beat Saber once in a blue moon). Instead, it's my personal gigantic HD TV.

I am a night owl but everyone else in my household is not so I use IR light sources and camera passthrough for janky night vision.

I sideloaded Android APKs and watch streaming video in super high definition. With wired earbuds and various settings and mods (such as spatial audio disabled) it makes for a comfy couch experience.

(I really wish the Quest wasn't tainted with Facebook though. Imagine Linux on it!)

[–] poweruser 3 points 11 months ago

Gale is such a sweetheart. I agreed to gay romance him mostly for the lulz but I found myself really moved by how gentle and caring he is.

Although his interaction with the wizard in the tower in act 3 was somewhat less wholesome lol

[–] poweruser 5 points 11 months ago

I like you too 💕

[–] poweruser 1 points 11 months ago

To add to your point, antiques are often an example of survivor bias. The stuff that lasted the test of time is generally the best stuff.

All the mass produced trash is much less likely to have survived to today, so when you find a well-cared-for antique it's more likely to be good quality

[–] poweruser 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Surely the other orks would beat it back into line for not being orky enough

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