AnActOfCreation

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Google Chrome’s plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 23 points 8 months ago (3 children)

If you still need Chrome, consider Ungoogled Chromium!

we love open source!!1! in c/programmer_humor
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 8 months ago

Thanks!

we love open source!!1! in c/programmer_humor
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wow I almost forgot the original name! I was skeptical it would catch on, as name changes are very hard, but fortunately it was very early on and I bet a lot of other people have forgotten as well.

we love open source!!1! in c/programmer_humor
[–] AnActOfCreation 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I don't understand what this is, can you explain? Apologies if it's obvious.

Congress Just Made It Basically Impossible to Track Taylor Swift’s Private Jet in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 2 points 9 months ago

Will that work even if the plane registration is private/anonymized? Sure you can know where every plane is, but can you know whose it is?

What search engine do you use? in c/programming
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 9 months ago

I run a "public" instance with basic auth so I can use it from anywhere (phone, work). I've made my instance my default search engine everywhere. (I know basic auth is not the most secure but I wouldn't even really care it other people used my instance; I just don't want it hammered.)

Always follow 3-2-1 backup rule in c/programmer_humor
[–] AnActOfCreation 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Make sure to put the word spoiler on the first line after the colons for it to get rendered correctly.

Like this

screenshots incase it gets deletedYour images here

Looks like this

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What are some interesting/annoying continuity errors in the Office? in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 6 points 9 months ago

Definitely the same room. I think the administrative task of breaking down a room for different purposes is just not worth showing.

No, you don't need a 'very bespoke AOSP' to turn your phone into a Rabbit R1 — here's proof in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 6 points 9 months ago

Like how unique means "one-of-a-kind", so something is either unique or not. 😉

No, you don't need a 'very bespoke AOSP' to turn your phone into a Rabbit R1 — here's proof in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 8 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Like very unique. 😅

YouTube's war against third party apps is just as ridiculous as its war on adblockers in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 26 points 9 months ago (4 children)

YouTube already has ToS on their API and has paid tiers. But a lot (most?) of the third-party apps and tools bypass the API and directly scrape the site.

5 Firefox extensions for Android I can't live without in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Cool!

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Linus Torvalds flames Google kernel contributor (www.theregister.com)
 
  • Linus Torvalds criticized a Google contributor on the Linux kernel mailing list for his suggestions about filesystems.
  • The debate centered around the use of inodes as unique identifiers for metadata on a filesystem.
  • Torvalds's strong language and tone in his response to the contributor were reminiscent of his past flippant attacks, for which he previously apologized.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/LP24s

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I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx (arstechnica.com)
 
  • The author switched from using OpenLiteSpeed to Nginx for hosting a weather forecasting website.
  • The website experiences spikes in traffic during severe weather events, requiring additional preparation.
  • OpenLiteSpeed was initially chosen for its integrated caching and speed, but the complexity and GUI configuration were challenges.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/Uf6wF

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Unsigned Commits (blog.glyph.im)
 

I'm curious to hear what the Lemmy programming community thinks of this!

  • The author argues against signing Git commits, stating that it adds unnecessary complexity to systems.
  • The author believes that signing commits perpetuates an engineering culture of blindly adopting complex tools.
  • The consequences of signing Git commits are likely to be subtle and not as dramatic as some may believe.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/vjDeK

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What do you want from a Pixel Watch 3? (9to5google.com)
 
  • Google is reportedly working on two sizes for the Pixel Watch 3 to address complaints about the small screen.
  • The author suggests shrinking the bezel to allow for a bigger canvas and improving the battery life.
  • They also mention the need for advancements in health sensors, customizable quick settings, and more advanced features for sports and endurance.
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Apple cropped Vision Pro photos to remove key part (www.phonearena.com)
 
  • Apple cropped photos of the Vision Pro headset to remove the battery pack, making it look less cumbersome.
  • Journalists were not allowed to take photos or videos of the Vision Pro's hardware during a press briefing.
  • Apple sees the cord from the battery pack as getting in the way of making the headset more mobile.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/GYPuS

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Masimo — the company that got the Apple Watch banned — has unveiled its new smartwatch (www.tomsguide.com)
 
  • Masimo, the company that sued Apple over patent infringement, has unveiled its own blood oxygen monitoring smartwatch called the Masimo Freedom.
  • The Masimo Freedom is a health-focused device that can track blood oxygen levels, hydration index, respiration rate, pulse rate variability, pulse rate, steps, and detect falls.
  • The smartwatch is currently in prototype stage and will be available for sale later this year at a price of $999.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/aOUXX

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I used a new type of smartphone that could replace Android | Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com)
 
  • Apostrophy OS is a new smartphone operating system aiming to be a third choice between Android and iOS.
  • The OS is based on Android but heavily modified for user privacy, offering complete control over personal data.
  • Apostrophy OS features a unique home screen called the "Domus," a customizable home screen called the "Piazza," and a suite of apps and services focused on privacy.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/qWqlG

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X is left with advertisers pushing dubious cryptocurrency and AI 'undressing' apps, users say after Musk's outburst (www.businessinsider.com)
 
  • X users are complaining about an influx of low-quality ads promoting crypto scams and AI "undressing" apps.
  • The decline in reputable advertisers on X has made the platform more reliant on less reputable ad buyers.
  • The exodus of advertisers, partially due to Elon Musk's controversial behavior, has left X with a growing revenue gap.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/sbOxS

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Cities: Skylines 2 developers have noticed 'a growing tendency of toxicity in our community' (www.techradar.com)
 
  • Developers of Cities: Skylines 2 have noticed a growing toxicity in their community, which is affecting engagement and creativity.
  • The CEO of Colossal Order expressed concern about the negative impact of toxicity on the team and the community.
  • The developers still encourage helpful criticism from the community but ask for it to be constructive and kind.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/mVaIY

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Fubo CEO 'Horrified' and 'Sad' About Peacock-Exclusive NFL Games | Cord Cutters News (cordcuttersnews.com)
 
  • Fubo CEO, David Gandler, is unhappy about Comcast's decision to exclusively stream an NFL Wild Card game on Peacock.
  • Fubo pays to air NBC, so the decision by Comcast creates competition between the two streaming platforms.
  • Peacock's exclusive stream of the game reached 23 million viewers, making it the most-streamed event ever for the service.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/4UXVV

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Own a Roku TV or streaming device? You're about to see a lot more ads on your home screen (www.techradar.com)
 

Ugh. Roku was one of the platforms with fewer ads.

  • Roku will be adding more ads to the home screens of its devices and TVs in the near future.
  • The ads will be interactive and 'shoppable' and will cover a range of industries, including restaurants and cars.
  • Roku already has a significant amount of ads on its home screen, and it is unclear if users will be able to change their preferences for the new ads.
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Sounds delicious (programming.dev)
 
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