I’ve got burn in from Spotify being left up 10-30 min twice a day during most week days… I’ve read the pixel phone help doc with no solution available… I was wondering if I could do something to fix it myself or do I need to contact Google?
I would recommend not leaving spotify with the screen on to start… could try leaving an all white screen on max brightness for 5 minutes and see if that helps?
I’ve been quite happy with my Steam Deck - both as a gaming console and as a secondary computer when it’s docked, but for newer titles I picked up a Rog Zephyrus M16 (2023) last year....
Tack “&udm=14” on to the end of a normal search, and you’ll be booted into the clean 10 blue links interface. While Google might not let you set this as a default, if you have a way to automatically edit the Google search URL, you can create your own defaults.
So far this actually seems like a good, privacy respecting implementation of a chatbot. Good for those who don’t want to go the full offline selfhosted route IMO
Netflix has managed to annoy a good number of its users with an announcement about an upcoming update to its Windows 11 (and Windows 10) app: support for adverts and live events will be added, but the ability to download content is being taken away....
Got to agree with the conclusion of the review, while this seems like a decent offering (and I personally like the “retro” look), for Є400, you might as well get a A55 with a much better screen and probably longer security support (Android OS updates aren’t that important these days).
I have been using Micorsoft Bing for a few weeks and using the Rewards program and I’m still debating on whether or not I should be using their new digital assistant Copilot assuming it won’t replace everything else....
For a search company I can’t believe how terrible the Android app search is. I can’t even search “bank” for my banking apps, and there doesn’t really seem to be any metadata except for the title that goes into the search. Which is absolutely ridiculous given how many companies name their apps something cReAtIvE like...
Having used many distros (gaming-oriented and otherwise) Nobara would be my recommendation as well.
People saying “doesn’t matter” aren’t considering someone brand new to Linux would probably benefit from an out-of-the-box gaming ready distro (nvidia drivers ready, rgb drivers built in for gaming laptops, other gaming specific tweaks and fixes that they won’t know to install on say mint, a perfectly fine, general use distro). Not to say they wouldn’t be able to do all that on mint or Ubuntu or whatever with a bit of googling and effort, but they’re asking specifically for gaming.
Constant cunty moves like this is why I will not spend one fucking red cent on anything Nintendo ever again.
Yet again, this was not impacting their business/profits in any way shape or form, if anything it helps keep their brand relevant, and they still fuck it up for everyone.
Pirate everything Nintendo.
Retroarch + Vimm’s lair is one good source for ROMs for those starting out.
I tried it for awhile. Speed was good, unfortunately for my use case had some show stoppers.
Pros: -It worked good on Linux. -Custom pricing plans (you can pick exactly which nodes you need and only pay for those) available month-to-month, makes it easy to try
Cons: -Android app couldn’t remain connected as I move from mesh WiFi pod to pod. It would think its connected still but I would have no internet connectivity until I manually reconnected the app. (Everytime I crossed my house I would have to manually reconnect). -No port forwarding (torrents)
Ended up switching to airvpn. Use “openVPN for Android” which handles the mesh pods, and openvpn on Linux as well. Works perfectly.
I’ve delayed making the transition to a fully “secure” set up until upgrading my PC and moving to a Linux distro from windows. now that that is happening and my parts are in the mail, what does the Lemmy community recommend for my personal network data to remain as eyes free as possible from potential hostile gov & non gov...
Graphene is awesome, super easy to install with their web tool.
For 2FA if you’re still using G00gle’s there is no way to export to try and keep you locked in. Go ahead and start switching all your stuff over to Aegis now (my recommendation, or another that’s on fdroid and allows exports) and then you literally just export the file to your secure backup (I use filen) and then import on your new graphene install. Super easy. This allows you to keep manual backups as you please as well.
Wondering if anyone has a workaround to treat controller inputs as something that will keep the computer awake. I like to have my power settings set to timeout the screen after a short period of inactivity due to having an OLED laptop screen (minimize burn in). Problem is if I’m playing a game with a controller, it doesn’t...
What would be the cheapest and most cost-effeciant way of self hosting LLMs
I’ve a minipc running an AMD 5700U where I host some services, including ollama and openwebui....
Pixel 8 burn in
I’ve got burn in from Spotify being left up 10-30 min twice a day during most week days… I’ve read the pixel phone help doc with no solution available… I was wondering if I could do something to fix it myself or do I need to contact Google?
China's SAIC Motor Says It'll Mass-Produce Solid-State EV Batteries by 2026 (www.thedrive.com)
Suggestions for Linux Distribution
I’ve been quite happy with my Steam Deck - both as a gaming console and as a secondary computer when it’s docked, but for newer titles I picked up a Rog Zephyrus M16 (2023) last year....
Google Search’s “udm=14” trick lets you kill AI search for good | Ars Technica (arstechnica.com)
Tack “&udm=14” on to the end of a normal search, and you’ll be booted into the clean 10 blue links interface. While Google might not let you set this as a default, if you have a way to automatically edit the Google search URL, you can create your own defaults.
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech (www.wired.com)
What are you voting if they repolled sailing right now?
What did you vote last time, and has your opinion changed, since the livestream they did?
[More than a scratch, smallish collision] Why your car Insurance is Ripping you off by Throwing Your Brand New EV Away After a Scratch [25:11 | May 19 24 | Rich Rebuilds] (youtu.be)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15644527...
‘This doesn’t make sense. How much shopping can you really carry on a bicycle?’ (www.brisbanetimes.com.au)
Archive/non-paywall link.
Netflix Windows app is set to remove its downloads feature, while introducing ads (www.techradar.com)
Netflix has managed to annoy a good number of its users with an announcement about an upcoming update to its Windows 11 (and Windows 10) app: support for adverts and live events will be added, but the ability to download content is being taken away....
GSMArena | Sony Xperia 10 VI review (www.gsmarena.com)
Got to agree with the conclusion of the review, while this seems like a decent offering (and I personally like the “retro” look), for Є400, you might as well get a A55 with a much better screen and probably longer security support (Android OS updates aren’t that important these days).
Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability (electrek.co)
Should I use Microsoft Copilot?
I have been using Micorsoft Bing for a few weeks and using the Rewards program and I’m still debating on whether or not I should be using their new digital assistant Copilot assuming it won’t replace everything else....
I tried to ride Trek’s new ebike up the steepest hill in Seattle — and it didn’t go as planned (www.tomsguide.com)
Rant: vanilla local app search is ridiculously bad
For a search company I can’t believe how terrible the Android app search is. I can’t even search “bank” for my banking apps, and there doesn’t really seem to be any metadata except for the title that goes into the search. Which is absolutely ridiculous given how many companies name their apps something cReAtIvE like...
Best Linux Distro For Playing On Steam?
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14762903...
Nintendo vs. Garry's Mod: Dissecting the 'Fake' Domain Behind All the Chaos (torrentfreak.com)
Independent auditors confirm top VPN doesn't log your data (www.techradar.com)
Deloitte confirms PIA’s no-log claims, with servers running on RAM-only system for maximum privacy....
Coffee table with 3D printed lugs (lemmy.zip)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/13006095...
rebuilt pc parts en route after 9 years
I’ve delayed making the transition to a fully “secure” set up until upgrading my PC and moving to a Linux distro from windows. now that that is happening and my parts are in the mail, what does the Lemmy community recommend for my personal network data to remain as eyes free as possible from potential hostile gov & non gov...
I didn't need to login this badly anyway (suppo.fi)
2 out of 10‽
[HELP] Recognize Controller Inputs as Inputs To Keep PC Awake
Wondering if anyone has a workaround to treat controller inputs as something that will keep the computer awake. I like to have my power settings set to timeout the screen after a short period of inactivity due to having an OLED laptop screen (minimize burn in). Problem is if I’m playing a game with a controller, it doesn’t...
Heroic launcher improves GOG support with language, DLC, version management and more (github.com)
Note that when the changelog mentions “Windows builds” or “Mac builds”, they mean the games, not builds of Heroic itself… I think.