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ChrisFerguson

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My enthusiasm knows no bounds. I can't help but share what I am excited about with others.

Topics that interest me: #Games #Nintendo #Tech #3DPrinting #ElectricVehicles #Electrification #Solar #HomeAutomation #Scripting #RaspberryPi #Python #Maker #Streaming #YouTube

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taylorlorenz, to random
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All my tech/online culture commentary is on YouTube now!!

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ChrisFerguson,
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@taylorlorenz
🤔 Looks sus

gbhnews, to random
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so fascinating!

ChrisFerguson,
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@gbhnews
Do you have a ebook reader and/or a subscription to a service that provides ebooks? I wouldn't say I have more access to ebooks than physical. I do seek out books even when given an ebook option, and I hate reading a full book on my phone. I've done it only once.

ChrisFerguson, to pokemon
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Random, uninformed thoughts on the Switch successor memory storage.

I think it would be cool if the handheld system had 256gb of storage. (Potentially pretty small for 4k games...)

But the DOCK had memory/memory expansion options too...

You could take select games with you on the go, have them all when you're home...and here's the kicker:

1/2

ChrisFerguson,
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2/2

Maybe if you wanted to swap out games while away, you wouldn't need to wait to get home and dock. The dock could have an internet connection and you'd be able to just transfer the data over the internet. "Swapping" the data on the handheld with the dock on the go.

It'd take some download time, but it could be possible I think.

Likely? Maybe not, but I wouldn't mind it as a potential solution to storage constraints on a handheld system.

ChrisFerguson,
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@gmr_leon
An intriguing idea! Though I'm not sold on streaming games to the existing (or new) handheld from the dock... It would severely limit on the go parity.

I'm not sure most people would find that acceptable.

verge, to random
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Hades II is the perfect Steam Deck game https://www.theverge.com/24152085/hades-2-steam-deck-performance

ChrisFerguson,
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@verge
So it will also be the perfect Switch Successor game.... Nice.

verge, to random
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Skylight’s terrific smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/9/24152713/skylight-calendar-ultraloq-bolt-fingerprint-lock-deal-sale

ChrisFerguson,
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@verge I don't see the appeal of this product long term.

You pay them for the device, you can link it to existing accounts...but eventually that won't be enough to keep this company happy. They'll want a subscription fee, and they currently don't offer an offline/local calendar option, so you know long term some sort of subscription is in their plans.

I'd rather build/buy a product that I can use for longer until the company I buy it from wants more money.

beanjbunny, to gaming
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I gotta be honest for Switch 2 I just want a more powerful Switch 1. And when we get a more powerful Switch 1 I don’t want to hear nerds complain ;_;

ChrisFerguson,
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@beanjbunny I wouldn't mind a second folding screen and Streetpass. But yeah, I don't really need anything, feature-wise, to be happy with a spec bump upgrade.

arstechnica, to random
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The $499 Google Pixel 8a is official, with 120 Hz display, 7 years of updates

The new Pixel 8a looks like a mid-range champion.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/the-499-google-pixel-8a-is-official-with-120-hz-display-7-years-of-updates/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

ChrisFerguson,
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@arstechnica I just want a fingerprint reader on the back again.... :(

verge, to random
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The Arc browser arrives on Windows to take on Chrome and Edge https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24144183/arc-browser-windows-launch-features-availability

ChrisFerguson,
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@verge Built with Chromium, no go.

Need more browser code base diversity. Choose Firefox. Encourage browsers to not all run on just one code base.

Good to not keep all our eggs in one basket.

ZachWeinersmith, to random
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Holy shit, I thought my computer was just running really slowly, but it turns out it was entirely due to Chrome. Please Google, just close down.

ChrisFerguson,
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@ZachWeinersmith Firefox is really nice nowadays if you can try it in your workflow! Plus, it's basically the only browser left not using Chromium. So if you want to encourage browser code diversity, please try to make the switch, or use FF where you can! :)

arstechnica, to random
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FCC restores net neutrality rules that ban blocking and throttling in 3-2 vote

Broadband lobby groups prepare lawsuit, calling rules a "net fatality."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/fcc-restores-net-neutrality-rules-that-ban-blocking-and-throttling-in-3-2-vote/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

ChrisFerguson,
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@arstechnica

verge, to random
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Microsoft needs to win back trust https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/25/24139914/microsoft-cyber-security-incidents-trust-report

ChrisFerguson,
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@verge "Earn", not "win".

thevglibrary, to gameboy
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A Jeff Rovin classic❗

"How To Win At Games" is the essential new guide to Nintendo's hottest handheld!

🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹

and more!

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/how-to-win-at-game-boy-games

ChrisFerguson,
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@thevglibrary
I have this one!

arstechnica, to random
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Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions

Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-merges-the-android-chrome-and-hardware-divisions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

ChrisFerguson,
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@arstechnica
I give it two years.

verge, to random
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Google is combining its Android and hardware teams — and it’s all about AI https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133881/google-android-pixel-teams-reorg-rick-osterloh

ChrisFerguson,
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@verge I give it two years.

christianselig, to random
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Random question not related to anything, I've never played Pokemon Black nor Platinum, which should I play first?

ChrisFerguson,
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@christianselig of those two, Platinum first. But both are worth playing (as well as Black 2/White 2)

dangillmor, to random
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I still have a Twitter account, to prevent scammers/sleazeballs from claiming my username. My only posting there is an occasional offer to journalists to help them migrate smoothly away from the deadbird site.

The other thing I've been doing there lately (once a week when I check in) is unfollow a few dozen accounts. No offense intended, just one more way of not encouraging anyone to be there.

ChrisFerguson,
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@dangillmor
Considering they track monthly active users, your log in helps this statistic. Perhaps you should change your habit to be once every month and a half to prevent boosting this metric as much.

syntaxseed, to Nintendo
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Ok fans... I need some guidance.

My 3 kids (& husband & I) are starting to have more struggles sharing one console & I think it might be time to invest in a 2nd Switch. But! I have some questions:

  • Do we think Nintendo's next console is coming soon? The Switch is 7 years old...

  • Does the Lite version still pair with pro controllers? Any cons to the Lite other than can't dock it?

  • Will my kids have to 'pick one' for their account to reside on??

ChrisFerguson,
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@syntaxseed

  1. Yes, we anticipate a new Switch console sometime early next year, so waiting might be best!

  2. The Lite version can still pair with all Switch controllers, but it can't dock, ever.

  3. Your kids don't need to "pick one" you can sign both of their accounts into each Switch, and they can just choose their account when playing. Note: Save data backup/sync between consoles is a Nintendo Switch Online subscription feature.

Hope this helps!

ChrisFerguson,
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@syntaxseed I really would wait. I'd expect news of the next console some time within the next few months....Late fall at the latest, but nothing is guaranteed!

Many are expecting the Switch successor to be backwards compatible with the Switch library, but nothing's confirmed there either yet!

MURRRAAAAY, to Nintendo
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What’s your pick and why? 🎮
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ChrisFerguson,
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@MURRRAAAAY Probably Gamecube. Unless it's only the games listed, then SNES, but still maybe GCN.

GCN just had so many modern classics that I love. Melee, Pikmin 1&2, Double Dash, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, PSO, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess...Just so many amazing titles.

ZachWeinersmith, to random
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Anyone know why there are suddenly a bunch of articles about EV sales slowing down? Like, data seems good? https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61344

ChrisFerguson,
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@ZachWeinersmith Politics.

EV sales are doing great. They're just not growing AS MUCH as manufacturers/stock holders thought they would. This is mostly due to Manufacturers putting out expensive 40k+ vehicles (most closer to 60k+) which most people can't justify or afford over a 20k gas/hybrid. Despite that, sales are doing great, just not as much as predicted because there are very few lower cost options.

pretendo, to random
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oh whoops someone here just now realized today is day...

happy mark

ChrisFerguson,
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@pretendo Happy Mark!

root42, to retrogaming
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Kriby‘s Dreamland 2 is a very nice platformer. I do not yet understand all the mechanics (what’s up with the minigame at the end of a level?) but it seems extremely well done. I notice that Nintendo originals are all very high quality whereas 3rd party games often are lacking in many ways or badly ported from other platforms. Nintendo really seems to design games for the Gameboy first.

ChrisFerguson,
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@root42
While I agree Nintendo's quality is top notch, I just want to point out that this game was (officially) developed by HAL, Nintendo was the publisher.

I'm sure Nintendo had a huge hand in various places in the game to ensure quality, but HAL probably deserves most of the credit! The company relationships between HAL and Nintendo are very strong, so I'd assume much of Nintendo's company culture and quality emphasis is present and that employee talent at times is shared!

bulbagarden, to random
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Happy Monday!

ChrisFerguson,
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@bulbagarden (and start tooting!)

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