No. I don't like short form video content. My attention span is longer. I retain information. I want explanations and datapoints, not silly memes or reactions.
Also I don't want more apps on my phone, I don't want more companies mining my life for data. I don't want more privacy scandals. And I don't want any more Chinese government involvement in my north-american life.
8GB of RAM wasn't enough for me to use in either person or professional contexts in 2006. My work laptop has 16GB and I'm constantly running low on RAM when I'm working with spreadsheets and relatively simple Photoshop projects. I'm not talking about games or compiling code either.
I would not be looking at systems with fewer than 16GB of RAM for any user for any reason in 2024. And for myself I would not be buying any systems with fewer than 32GB of RAM.
(My personal desktop has 64GB and so far that's been sufficient but I have nearly capped it out when running substance painter, blender, unity, etc.)
So it really all comes down to the software you use. But my advice is to consider 16GB the absolute minimum.
I have a problem with that last sentence. Because larger files do take longer to load from storage into main memory, and then longer to load into VRAM from main memory. Also, with larger files, you can't keep them cached and ready to be reused, because you have to free that memory for other large files.
Your argument might be true if computers generally had RAM and/or VRAM larger than the entire game. But when games are 200+GB and typical main memory is 16-32GB for most folks, and only 64-128GB at the higher end, you know data will have to be shuffled around. VRAM situation is more dire: typical is 6-8GB, high end is 12-16GB and absolute max is 20-24GB.
Yes, faster storage and faster RAM help, but all those loads and unloads of huge chunks of data do take up time, cause stutters, or absurdly long loading screens despite the high performance components.
OPTIMIZE YOUR GAMES. Lossy compression is fine, and uncompressed assets should be optional downloads.
And, apple deserves easily 10x the mockery they get for these nonsense decisions.
Ram shouldn't soldered. But, if it has to be, it should be astronomically more than needed today. 8GB systems were insufficient in 2006, and unified memory controllers weren't the issue. My desktop has 64Gb of RAM and I can fully max that out effortlessly.
When using Quest 3’s new Touch Plus controllers or last year’s Touch Pro controllers (which come with Quest Pro and are compatible with Quest 2 and 3) SteamVR has until now shown Quest 2’s Touch controllers. The new beta update adds models for each....
I noticed this a couple days ago. It makes me so happy. I specifically requested this about 1 months after the Quest Pro launched (so November '22, a year ago) on the steamVR feature request subforum. And then again when the Quest 3 came out. I pointed out that Meta had meshes within the Oculus software that could likely be used, depending on licensing.
Strictly, no. Cropped mirror-shot selfies are more Instagram than photography. Appropriate for social media and sharing with friends, but not (on their own) a good representation of the art form.
But you are cute. And I'm not trying to hurt your self-esteem. Just understand you'll be getting a lot of down votes.
TL;DR: It offers immersive cleaning experiences and unique gameplay mechanics, but it falls short in terms of visuals and lacks accompanying music. Despite its issues, it retains its charm and potential for improvement in the VR format. (via ChatGPT)
I reported an extensive list of bugs for this release. I can't handle teleport movement, or snap turning, so maybe some of the bugs related to me disabling both of those. I posted them in my review of the game too.
Sorry but, Furries love Telegram for stickers if nothing else. Nearly all furry communities have Telegram groups rather than anything else and it appears to be for the aforementioned reason.
Sure, on paper. Convince some non-nerds to give it a try. I haven't managed to. Therefore, telegram.
But the question asked wasn't "what's a good messenger" it was "WHY THE FUCK DOES ANYONE USE WHATSAPP????????" and I've been wondering that myself for the past... uh... ever?
And since the building is owned by a real estate mogul, the rent is ever-increasing, denying any opportunity for normal folks to free themselves of rent, as well as the opportunity to build generational wealth.
Show me a community that itself owns the building, and isn't full of people sick to death of their condo association or HOA. Until then, it solves one problem by amplifying another. :(
“… and you’re going to need be really fucking brave for what you want to do.” I don’t understand him, he was being annoyed at me about some english stuff, like what? I’m happy about it, I think, like its a step forward from my parents like literally never talking about me being trans.
It takes tremendous bravery. but also, support from family and friends. it's learning a whole new set of performative skills, but speedrunning it.
A close friend of mine just had her mom do her nails before a weekend long date with her (long distance) boyfriend. I thought that was such a sweet and subtle way to show support for her. Mind you, the couple I'm talking about are in their late 30s.
How can I use the search bar to find a specific community? For example, I want to find gaming@beehaw but searching for gaming doesn't give me any useful results here. Am I missing something?
Enshittification Continues: Discord to begin showing advertisements on it's free platform (archive.is)
cross-posted from: lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/17617609...
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Apple vision pro (futurology.today)
egg_irl [NonBinary] (cdn.blahaj.zone)
Text: “Visualizing in the mirror the man i want t obecome”...
Framework vs Macbook laptop?
I apologise if this is the wrong community to post this in, I wasn’t sure which one was ideal....
18+ NO, GOD, PLEASE, NO, DON'T!!! (sh.itjust.works)
Bigger Than Godzilla: Why Are Games Using So Many Gigabytes? (www.techspot.com)
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SteamVR Beta Shows Correct Controller Models For Quest 3 and Pro (www.uploadvr.com)
When using Quest 3’s new Touch Plus controllers or last year’s Touch Pro controllers (which come with Quest Pro and are compatible with Quest 2 and 3) SteamVR has until now shown Quest 2’s Touch controllers. The new beta update adds models for each....
Does feeling cute count as photography?
PowerWash Simulator VR Review: A Relaxing Port, But No Clean Sweep (www.uploadvr.com)
TL;DR: It offers immersive cleaning experiences and unique gameplay mechanics, but it falls short in terms of visuals and lacks accompanying music. Despite its issues, it retains its charm and potential for improvement in the VR format. (via ChatGPT)
Rooftop Solar Power Has a Dark Side (time.com)
The companies that own many leased solar systems on Americans' rooftops are going out of business, leaving homeowners in a lurch.
Thomas secretly attended Koch donor events: ProPublica (thehill.com)
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas attended at least two donor events for the Koch network, according to a ProPublica report published Friday....
Why do most people choose to use WhatsApp over telegram??
Telegram is just actually superior in terms of features I don’t get it.
suburb-brains hate this one neat trick! (hexbear.net)
Students banned from using nicknames under new anti-trans Florida schools guidance (www.thepinknews.com)
The Orange County Public Schools system in Florida has announced guidance banning trans students from bathrooms and the use of nicknames.
My dad said one of his first remotely trans positive things to me rule? (i.imgur.com)
“… and you’re going to need be really fucking brave for what you want to do.” I don’t understand him, he was being annoyed at me about some english stuff, like what? I’m happy about it, I think, like its a step forward from my parents like literally never talking about me being trans.
What are your "weirdest" pizza toppings or other weird food combos?
One I've tried is cucumber with tomato sauce. It didn't taste so bad.
Majority of American Voters Shrug at Trump Indictment. 53 Percent Want Him Pardoned If Convicted (www.rollingstone.com)
Even though most voters say that the case against the former president is “strong,” they don’t want to see him serving jail time