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joeo10

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Haste, to random
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This is my last Windows machine. I don’t care how much of a learning curve there is, I’m done with Microsoft’s anti-user fuckery.

joeo10,
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@Haste I have a laptop that has two hard drives and partitioned them to dual boot so I use Windows 10 and Linux Mint at the same time.

It's great for my usage and you should try it out. I'm liking Mint a lot and it reminds me a bit of Windows 7.

joeo10, to DOOM
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Non-Euclidean #Doom, where the value of pi is not 3.14159
https://boingboing.net/2024/05/17/non-euclidean-doom-where-the-value-of-pi-is-not-3-14159.html

This is one hell of a gem!
h/t @bstuf for this one.

#notPi #games

shoq, to random
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This is as unsurprising as it is concerning ⏵

joeo10,
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@shoq Zuck is on it's way to fully take over the world of social and people aren't ready for it.

I said this when the TikTok ban was signed: https://mastodon.sdf.org/@joeo10/112324203361518333

joeo10, to random
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Stop using folks as they too have jumped the shark yet again. https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/17/slack-under-attack-over-sneaky-ai-training-policy/

There's plenty of open source alternatives out there. being one of them.

joeo10,
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@cenbe A lot of people at work do...

ParadeGrotesque, to random
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Orbot used to work on Android.

It used to.

Its new version is just pure B.S.

There, I said it.

joeo10, (edited )
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@ParadeGrotesque Orbot used to be good back in the early days on Android, but changes in the OS made it mostly obsolete, much like Termux as it has a similar story. I can't get that to work properly anymore.

joeo10, to random
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A brief shout out to every help desk IT agent who's doing the good work despite being underpaid and underappreciated, amid their livelihoods being under threat due to AI among other things.

Consider unionizing. It'll be a good thing in the long run.

Mastodon, to mastodon
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#Mastodon forms new 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with new board of directors in the United States to facilitate tax-deductible donations and in-kind support:

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/

joeo10,
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@iju @renchap @Mastodon Bingo!

That's also one of my concerns and I hope it's not a prelude to the entire operation to move to the US as it would be a very bad thing in the long run.

ParadeGrotesque, to random
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In 20 years time we will look at the stupid AI generated stuff and we'll remember how stupid and ugly it was and we'll laugh.

"Look at the number of fingers on this hand!"

And then, we'll start our non-AI tools and computers and we'll focus on healing our world.

joeo10, (edited )
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@ParadeGrotesque It may be too late though. I fear the web is going to be unsalvageable in 5-10 years and it's going to take a major miracle to save it. :(

joeo10, to searxng
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Meanwhile, Gahoogle just basically enshittify their search product even more than it already is. https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24155321/google-search-ai-results-page-gemini-overview

Again, it's best to use a instance or whip up one of your own because it's going to get even worse as other search engines will follow suit.

joeo10, to internet
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A group of Congresspeople just unveiled a bill to completely repeal #Section230, thus fundamentally misunderstand how the law works and what the consequences of repealing it would be especially on the #internet's future. https://www.techdirt.com/2024/05/13/bipartisan-bill-to-repeal-section-230-defended-in-facts-optional-op-ed/

h/t to @mmasnick for the analysis of this one.

joeo10, to random
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Yeah, Stack Overflow truly deserves their "fuck 'em" moment after their moves lately. Even banning users in the process. https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/stack-overflow-bans-users-en-masse-for-rebelling-against-openai-partnership-users-banned-for-deleting-answers-to-prevent-them-being-used-to-train-chatgpt

joeo10, to security
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Nearly all VPNs are reportedly affected by this 22+ year old vulnerability per researchers at Leviathan. https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/novel-attack-against-virtually-all-vpn-apps-neuters-their-entire-purpose/

I sent my preferred service in ProtonVPN (at @protonprivacy) an email about this and hope they respond to this serious claim. You should do the same for your preferred service (consumer, enterprise, self hosted too).

joeo10, to privacy
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Once again, I ask and beg of you to buy a 2012 or older car since these automakers don't give a shit about your privacy and peace of mind. You can thank me later. https://sherwood.news/tech/how-to-opt-out-of-the-privacy-nightmare-that-comes-factory-installed-in-new/

#privacy #enshittification #cars #trucks

atomicpoet, to random
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At one time, Psychonauts was considered a big disaster. It’s since become one of the most beloved 3D platformers of all time, and one of the defining titles of the original Xbox.

It was supposed to be a 1st party Microsoft title. But because it encountered numerous development problems – and Xbox head Ed Fries left the company – Microsoft abandoned it.

But it got a second life from 3rd party publisher Majesco. However, Psychonauts release was met with severe financial disaster and was one of the big reasons Majesco entirely abandoned AAA games.

At the time, people were simply not into 3D platformers. And they certainly had no appetite for something as off the beaten path as Psychonauts.

Psychonauts simply wouldn’t die, though. With word of mouth, more people discovered it, and it’s since become a classic. It’s easy to see why Psychonauts now has its fanbase.

For one thing, developer Double Fine Productions simply wouldn’t let Psychonauts die. They republished it on Xbox 360 and One, PlayStation 3 and 4, Mac, and Linux. And they’ve made sure that the game remains playable on high resolution and wide screen aspect ratios.

This is a case where game preservation has taken something from the dead and given it new life. Even now, you can get Psychonauts on GOG.com, buy it for a mere C$13.59, and have it DRM-free. You can even play it on the Steam Deck.

It’s still good even now. At a time when people were obsessed with shooters, Psychonauts quirkiness ensured it stood out. Sure, back in 2005, you could be a typical meathead asshole shooting non-descript enemies. Or you could wage battles of the mind in Psychonauts.

We all know what people pick back then. But what do people prefer now? Well, look at the reviews on Steam – which currently stand at 96%.

Or better yet, look at the reception that its recent sequel Psychonauts 2 received and we have our answer. People were so hungry for more Psychonauts that it became one of the standout games of 2021.

As for Psychonauts itself, this is a game that I continue to play. It never gets old. There is nothing like it.

Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)

joeo10,
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@atomicpoet In a twist of irony, Double Fine and Psychonauts are now owned by Microsoft.

janettespeyer, to blogging
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I have been invited to be a resident expert advisor in a very large blogger group! I am delighted to share my knowledge.

joeo10,
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@janettespeyer Congrats on being invited! You're always awesome in giving advice.

mcc, to random
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Web traffic analytics company's new figures find that at the moment Windows 10's market share is continuing to go up while Windows 11's market share is actually going down https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-reaches-70-market-share-as-windows-11-keeps-declining/

joeo10,
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@millions @miah @mcc I'm glad that Linux exists in cases like that.

In the meantime, MS needs to add 2-3 more years to WIndows 10 past 2025 unless they're willing to face the outrage and fury on all fronts.

msquebanh, to random
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Today's outfit. Hosting a human rights legal team meeting in my backyard at 1pm. Putting tea, coffee, water & some snacks out next.

joeo10,
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@msquebanh A very cool outfit here!

joeo10, to random
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Great piece on the series of pieces on paywalls from @mmasnick. https://www.techdirt.com/2024/04/30/read-all-about-how-paywalls-are-bad-for-democracy-right-behind-this-paywall/

"I have always argued that it’s best to make the core reporting free. You can then charge for other things and see if you can get people to support you."

joeo10, to photography
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If you have a account, please read this and delete your photos one by one, then your account by May 1st or your photos are going to be sold to AI models. https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/photo-sharing-community-eyeem-will-license-users-photos-to-train-ai-if-they-dont-delete-them/

I didn't realize that they were bankrupt and then sold off. They used to be a nice alternative that crashed and burned. I went ahead and deleted my account today.

atomicpoet, to random
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It’s worrying that Mastodon’s non-profit status in Germany has been revoked—especially since the European Union themselves signalled a big commitment to the Fediverse last week.

I hope this all gets sorted, but I’m glad a U.S. non-profit entity has been established in the meantime.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/

joeo10,
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@atomicpoet One of my main concerns (aside from the possibility of moving their operations to the US; hope I'm wrong on that) is the way that the board of directors were picked, and honestly they don't have the best interests at heart.

More here: https://kolektiva.social/
https://kolektiva.social/@ophiocephalic/112344901697308088

joeo10,
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@atomicpoet I donate to my preferred instances and I have been a donor to the project for years so it's quite disappointing g that they're possibly taking the enshittification route although it remains to be seen.

In the meantime, it's a good opportunity for someone to create a hard fork of the entire codebase and there are other projects out there that hopefully can materialize as a backup plan is needed in the event such things happen.

larkim, to mastodon
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The successful and instances for institutions run by @EDPS will be shut down on May 18th 😥

It seems that the and have no interest in promoting independent, -free and low-surveillance European platforms and thus a free and democratic discourse…

https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2024/edps-decentralised-social-media-pilot-end-successful-story_en

joeo10,
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@weddige @larkim @EDPS @EU_Commission Do you even trust them at this point? I won't be bit surprised if they shut it down as well.

What a disgraceful move considering it been positive throughout.

joeo10, to retrocomputing
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Here's a very good read on #PalmOS and the devices that ran such a iconic OS. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/palm-os-and-the-devices-that-ran-it-an-ars-retrospective/

#retrocomputing #tech #history #mobile

dangillmor, (edited ) to random
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By banning (or forcing sale of) TikTok (which I loathe), Congress -- Democrats as well as Republicans -- and a Democratic president just performed extreme censorship of the Internet.

They claimed it was for your privacy, but that is a flagrant and stupid lie.

They believe you have no privacy rights, and deserve none, and have made that clear again and again.

We need public spaces controlled by the public, not rapacious companies and control-freak lawmakers.

joeo10,
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@mdylanbell @dangillmor You can also read what Andi (@mcc) has to say as well as it's very detailed on setting a dangerous precedent. https://mastodon.social/@mcc/112327478848274607

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