d3Xt3r

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Can we all agree that whatever version of predictive text we have nowadays is crap, and has been for a long time?

I’m sick of random capitalisations mid sentence. I’m sick of common words being replaced by less common ones or even downright nonsense. I’m sick of it taking three attempts to successfully get the word I want. I swear it’s been like this for five years or more. Can we have a better version yet, or at least the old one...

d3Xt3r,

Considering that predicting the next word from context is the one thing LLMs are really good at, I just don’t understand how none of these developments have found their way into predictive keyboards.

The problem is that LLMs require a considerable amount of computing power to run, unlike the simple markov chain predictions that keyboards use. You could use a cloud-based service like ChatGPT or something, but most people wouldn’t want their keyboards to send all their keystrokes to a remote server… and even if they didn’t know or care, the response time wouldn’t be good enough for real-time predictions.

Now smartphone SoC makers like Qualcomm have started adding NPUs (neural processing units) with their latest chips (such as the SD8 Gen 3, featured in the most recent flagship phones), but it’s going to take a while before devices with NPUs become commonplace, and it’ll take a while for developers to start making/updating apps that can make use of it.

But yeah the good news is that it is coming, it’s only a matter of “when” - I suspect it won’t be long before the likes of SwiftKey start to take advantage of this.

d3Xt3r, (edited )

You might be interested in these things called mouse jigglers, they range from a tiny USB dongle that simulates a mouse, to motorised movement pads that you can place under a real mouse, which would be undetectable by software.

PS: You’re welcome. ;)

d3Xt3r,

Does Guix have a Nix Home Manager + nixpkgs equivalent? I currently use them to install packages on other distros, but with nixpkgs maintainers leaving in droves, I’m looking for alternatives.

d3Xt3r, (edited )

Usually setting the cache mode to “none” gives the best performance, assuming you’re using the virtio interface, instead of SATA/SCSI. This is a common mistake most newbies make when installing Windows, because virt-manager defaults to the latter, which gives poor perfomance. The same goes for the network btw, you’d want to use the virtio network interface instead of the emulated NIC. So before you install a Windows guest, make sure you change both those interfaces.

After changing the hardware interfaces, what you’d need to do (with Windows guests) is you’d need to supply the [virtio drivers](github.com/virtio-win/…/README.md, which you’ll need to provided to the Windows setup (via the virtio driver ISO) when prompted.

But if you’ve already installed Windows, you’ll need to install all the virtio drivers first and then update the interfaces after you’ve powered off the VM.

And in case you were wondering, this isn’t an issue with Linux guests, since virt-manager defaults to virtio hardware, and drivers aren’t an issue either.

d3Xt3r, (edited )

Why not just use sysget or app instead?

(SOLVED) Stutters when moving mouse after 20-30 minutes of playing (discuss.tchncs.de)

I have a weird bug in TF2 where the game runs perfectly (144 FPS) for the first 20-30 minutes and then suddenly begins to have stutters(?) whenever I move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard. So far I haven’t been able to isolate what causes the stutters to start, but it’s always the same pattern, with perfect...

d3Xt3r,

This is a known issue with TF2, you’ll need to switch to OpenGL to fix it. However, you may also need additional launch options as listed here (but try just the OpenGL switch first).

d3Xt3r, (edited )

That 240W is only for SuperVOOC. PD however goes only upto 65W. Plus, being that big and single-port only makes this thing completely pointless for everyone except VOOC users.

Best "convertible" or 2-in-1 device to run Linux on?

The last device I own that doesn’t run an open source operating system is an iPad. I basically use it as a laptop most of the time with a keyboard case, but I do like being able to take just the screen to use as a drawing/note-taking tablet. I treat it more like a “convertible” device rather than a tablet alone....

d3Xt3r, (edited )

Probably the Minisforum V3 I reckon. From what I hear, everything works out-of-the-box, plus it’s a Zen 4 Ryzen, so you get excellent graphics performance and overall compatibility with Linux.

I’m a Zen 4 user myself (Minisforum UM780 XTX with a Ryzen 7840HS - pretty much the same APU as the V3, minus the AI stuff) and I’m really happy with my Linux experience on it so far.

Also, AMD have just submitted some new Core Performance Boost (CBP) patches, so you can expect even better performance/battery with the upcoming kernel releases. This is a very exciting space to be in!

d3Xt3r,

Because:

The DistroWatch Page Hit Ranking statistics are a light-hearted way of measuring the popularity of Linux distributions and other free operating systems among the visitors of this website. They correlate neither to usage nor to quality and should not be used to measure the market share of distributions. They simply show the number of times a distribution page on DistroWatch was accessed each day, nothing more.

So people see it on the list and click on it wondering “what the heck is this MX Linux thing”. And that boosts the ranking. And now that it’s at the top, it attracts more curious clicks, thus it continues to remain on top.

d3Xt3r,

Yes, it’s been long abandoned - no updates in over 3 years. Anyways, this is why alternatives like hyfetch, fastfetch (and others) exist.

d3Xt3r,

https://lemmy.nz/pictrs/image/eaf56eb6-7ff3-4a44-9776-17e280377ec7.jpeg

Prompt: >!Pikachu sleeping on a bed next to the window, in a cozy room, with early morning sunlight streaming thru the window. [Copilot]!<

d3Xt3r,

Kvaesitso. Opensource, minimal, search-based launcher. My only complaint is that it’s not optimised for foldables, otherwise it’s a great launcher.

d3Xt3r,

Anyone here know how to disable shorts? I could’ve sworn there was an option to disable it previously, but I can’t find it any more.

d3Xt3r,

Thanks! I did that, but it doesn’t get seem to get rid of them from “trending”.

Box86/box64 is frickin dope rpi400 (sh.itjust.works)

I have been messing with my raspberry pi 400 and stumbled across box86. This program converts x86 calls to arm. And it works pretty well, i got the orginal pvz (disk verison) running through wine and box 86! The game is slow on cutscenes but gameplay is suprisingly playable and was more playable then my first pc lmao!...

d3Xt3r,

Nice! Any chance you could try the FEX emulator as well? Apparently the 2404 release has some massive performance improvements, so I’m curious how it fares compared to Box86.

MINISFORUM releases UM790 XTX mini-PC with overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU and OCuLink eGPU support (www.notebookcheck.net)

The 70W TDP boost is a decent improvement from the UM790 Pro’s 35W. It is also expected that the XTX version won’t have any of the fan issues that plagued the Pro version, if the 780 XTX is any indicator.

d3Xt3r,

They are actually pretty decent though? At least all the ones since Zen 3+ (Radeon 680M, 780M etc)

I have the previous model, the UM780 XTX (same iGPU - Radeon 780M) and it’s been very decent for 1080p gaming (medium-high, depending on the game). Even 1440p is playable depending on your game/settings. Cyberpunk 2077 for instance runs perfectly at 70FPS on 1440p low, which is incredible if you think about how this game caused so much trouble when it first came out.

I also have a ThinkPad with a Zen3+ APU (Radeon 680M), and it can run Forza Horizon 4 at Ultra settings and 60FPS locked.

On both these machines, I game on Linux (Bazzite and Arch), so it’s pretty awesome that I can run Windows games and get so much performance with cheap hardware, and using open-source drivers.

So yeah, these are some really great times for APU / mini PC / AMD / Linux fans.

d3Xt3r,

Actually this is probably a good time for you to get into Rust, since everyone is still at the starting point (ish), and you, unlike others, don’t have decades of C/C++ habits ingrained in you. So if you’re starting off fresh, Rust is not a bad language to dip your toes into. :)

How do you handle your passwords?

I rely on Bitwarden (slooowly migrating from… a spreadsheet…) and am thinking of keeping a master backup to be SyncThing-synchronized across all my devices, but I’m not sure of how to secure the SyncThing-synchronized files’ local access if any one of my Windows or Android units got stolen and somehow cracked into or...

d3Xt3r,

if any one of my Windows or Android units got stolen and somehow cracked into or something.

This shouldn’t be a concern if you’re using disk encryption and secure passwords, which is generally the default behaviour on most systems these days.

On Android, you don’t need to worry about anything as long as you’ve got a pin/password configured, as disk encryption has been enabled by default for like a decade now.

On Windows, if you’re on the Pro/Enterprise edition, you can use Bitlocker, but if you’re on Home, you can use “device encryption” (which is like a lightweight Bitlocker) - but that requires a TPM chip and your Windows user account linked to a Microsoft account. If that is not an option, you could use VeraCrypt instead, which is an opensource disk encryption tool. Another option, if you’re on a laptop, could be Opal encryption (aka TCG Opal SED), assuming your drive/BIOS supports it.

TL;DR: Encrypt yo’ shit, and you don’t need to worry about your data if your device gets stolen.

d3Xt3r,

Paper boxes may be equally bad or even worse, since many of them are coated with PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”) - which can leach into your food and the environment.

Now whilst the FDA has banned sale of PFAS-coated containers earlier this year, it is expected that such products may remain on the market till sometime next year. Of course, it also doesn’t stop someone from ordering cheap PFAS-loaded boxes from AliExpress or elsewhere. And if you’re not in the US, you’d have to find out if there’s a similar ban in your country, and/or verify whether the manufacturer of whatever container/utensil you’re using is PFAS-free.

It would also be prudent to check even non-paper food-related products (spoons, spatulas, chopping boards etc). Even so called 100% recyclable “food safe” plastic, bio-plastics made from plant pulp, and traditionally eco-friendly wooden containers and utensils may be coated with PFAS.

d3Xt3r, (edited )

The answers here are only partially correct. If you want to use your device internationally, there are four things or categories you need to consider:

  1. Carrier locked devices
  2. Region-specific devices
  3. Carrier whitelisting
  4. Regulatory requirements

Carrier locked devices are exactly that, these are the ones sold by your carrier and subsidised, they usually mention that you can’t use them with other carriers. Eg the SM-S928U of the S24 works only on AT&T. If you have one of these, you may be able to buy an unlock code online to unlock your phone. Depending on your model, you might also need to flash compatible firmware or unlock additional bands from the service menu, if you want to be able to actually use it with your destination carrier.

Region-specific devices generally have limited cellular bands, meant for usage in that country. Eg although the SM-S928U1 variant of the S24 is factory unlocked (unlike the SM-S928U), it may not carry all the bands required for operation outside the US. If you’re unsure about compatibility, use this website to check the bands for your target country/carrier. Generally though, if you travel a lot, it’s recommend to buy the international / global variant of a phone. As an alternative, if you have a US variant Samsung, you could use the service menu to enable all bands. Though regardless of the variant, it’s always a good idea to check the band compatibility before you purchase the device/travel.

Carrier whitelisting is a recent annoying thing which carriers have started doing for some technologies such as 5G, VoLTE, VoWiFi etc. Some of these features may or may not be critical for you, for eg, if the destination carrier no longer offer 2G/3G services, that means you must be able to get VoLTE in order to make calls. And VoWiFi is needed if you’re in an area with poor reception, but have WiFi access. Finally, 5G would be a bonus thing but most carriers allow only whitelisted models to connect to their 5G services. Samsung normally should work in general, but given how many variants Samsung makes, there’s no guarantee that your specific variant would be able to use some/all of these services. So you’ll need to check with your target carrier in advance to see which of their services your phone would be able to support.

Finally, some countries may have regulatory requirements which may legally prevent shops/carriers from selling you a SIM card, if your phone isn’t in their database. For instance, in Japan, it’s technically illegal to operate a device without a “giteki” mark - and if your phone doesn’t have this, operators may refuse to sell you a card. In this case however, you should be fine if you order a compatible SIM/eSIM online before arrival (eg from Sakura Mobile).

d3Xt3r,

That reminds me, I still need to watch Lower Decks. And Strange New Worlds. And Prodigy. Not sure which series I should start with…

d3Xt3r,

Spent a good chunk of my weekend catching up (online) with an old childhood friend, who I lost touch with over 15 years ago. We also played an old-school PC game (Diablo 2) that we played as kids - and it was so much fun. After that, we decided to make this a thing every weekend and revisit some of the old games we used to play back then and relive the good ol’ days, back when the worst of our worries were trying to get get good grades… :)

On to the more mundane stuff, I’m happy to report that my spring onions are doing great. They’ve survived for nearly two months now, on just some water and liquid fertiliser, in spite of harvesting them regularly. I’m never going to buy spring onions from the market again!

there is an incursion of Morning Glory.

Is this the edible variant, ie Ipomoea Aquatica (aka water spinach)?

d3Xt3r,

Yes, I mostly agree with your conclusions. MMOs do generally employ anti-cheat, so I wouldn’t attempt running them in a VM unless you want to take a risk. So dual-booting is an acceptable compromise.

The good news is though that gaming on Wine keeps improving every day. From the games you’ve mentioned, only Rust isn’t compatible with Linux (due to EasyAntiCheat), but the others are gold rated - and GW2 is even platinum rated!

You can use ProtonDB to check the game compatibility, and the user reports are usually helpful to see if they’ve encountered any issues or had to employ any tweaks to get it going. But do keep an eye out on this space, as Wine/Proton keeps improving constantly, so you never know, maybe some day even Rust might work!

Edit: Actually, reading the reviews for Rust, looks like you can actually get it to work if you connect to a server that doesn’t use anti-cheat!

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