xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
The last thing libs want is Trump being assassinated. That would be an easy way to get a lot of sympathy votes for the republicans.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
I once spent $10 on a mobile game. You can get a special item by purchasing gems or by winning coins for which you have to grind for a year. After getting the item, i felt so disgusted that I gave up mobile gaming and shifted to PC.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
Excuse me but I heard that the real problem with gamblers is that 99% of them quit before winning big.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
Fair enough. What we desperately need is proper social media / modern internet education right from middle school level. Identifying dark patterns, echo chambers, bot/human impersonators, fake news. I feel like this awareness is missing in both youngsters and boomers.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
Scott: It's just a simple ring. You just put it on and you get a lot of power and get to be invisible.
Toby: Isn't it very similar to Sauron's one ring to rule them all
Scott: Can you just shut up?
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
I was a normie once. I too fell for misinformation in the past. If it wasn't for the freely available information on the internet, I wouldn't be here today.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
enjoy the mainstream memes and discussion, but avoid the algorithmic content slop from them. That's how I see the fediverse. It's a win in my book.
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
I call it a layer 8 issue
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
There are 2 types of programming languages
- The type everyone keeps complaining about
- The type no one uses
xavier666 2 days ago • 100%
Excellent, my dude!
There is a leg press machine at my gym which doesn't go full depth ("for the safety of the clients"). I have to put a bunch of yoga mats behind my back to get any depth. Such a pain to setup.
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
I earliest I expect a Steam Deck 2 to come out would be in middle 2025
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
The aim is to suck all resources from the planet and die just before things go to shit
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
4000 hours on record
Review: I spent over $500 worth of DLC on this game but I hate it! They never implemented the features community asked for.
Devs: And we love you for that!
xavier666 3 days ago • 95%
I am interested in knowing what's the bandwidth to transmission power ratio of the device. If it's low enough, it would be revolutionary for IoT devices.
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
- Take Steam Deck
- Wipe OS and install Bazzite/Nobara
- Install Heroic Launcher / Non Steam Launcher
- Install games from them
Nuclear apocalypse happens and internet is down
- Get ISOs of games in a USB drive
- Plug it into the deck and install
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
Hi there, just a small correction. Compared to existing linux distros, it's slightly different. Steam OS is an immutable OS, which means you can't edit the root partition (Like you can't edit the C:\ drive in Windows). This is both good and bad.
Good -> Users can't mess up their device while trying to mess around with it. Updates are smooth because Valve knows the previous state of the OS.
Bad -> It's bad only for extreme power users as it's not fully customizable. You can't run your own kernel, install certain build packages to do some advanced stuff. But this is a tiny tiny bad.
Overall, Steam OS is great and I believe will be the gateway for the general PC crowd.
xavier666 3 days ago • 92%
Steam Deck + USB type C dock + HDMI cable + bluetooth controller. You're done
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
You mean to say that my great-grandson can finally play Destiny 2 on Linux? Sweet!
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
The only pure-linux issues that I have faced in the last few years are due to Wayland. And it's not an issue, it's just the legacy application has not yet embraced Wayland yet. Otherwise it has been smooth sailing for me.
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
Congratulations. I can barely do 225 but 10 reps.
However, make sure to go full ROM.
xavier666 3 days ago • 75%
Orange dress bad
/s
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
( )*( )
I prefer 'em thick
xavier666 3 days ago • 100%
I respect your sacrifice
xavier666 5 days ago • 100%
I haven't seen many mentions of Nobara but you can try it out.
It's essentially a gaming-centric version of Fedora. I was in your position a few weeks back and decided upon thing. Latest drivers and packages.
xavier666 5 days ago • 100%
If you notice carefully towards the end, the cat sniffed the air and went right. It sniffing means he got the location of his pals. So the community position on this is that he found his friends. 🥰
xavier666 5 days ago • 100%
You need to create an account to use the Playtron OS. That's a big no-no for me
From the article > Microsoft has officially announced its intent to move security measures out of the kernel, following the Crowdstrike disaster a few short months ago. The removal of kernel access for security solutions would likely revolutionise running Windows games on the Steam Deck and other Linux systems.
xavier666 6 days ago • 100%
A package manager and app-store, which looks very similar from the outside, operates very differently with respect to security and privacy.
xavier666 6 days ago • 100%
"side-loading" is literally the norm on Windows and Linux
xavier666 6 days ago • 100%
Hybrid is the best. There are certain types of work which needs my undivided attention and collaboration with my team; office. Other work which I can do slowly and alone; home.
HR: "But what about the bond? Team building exercises. Company morale. It will fall apart-"
Can you shut the fck up?
xavier666 6 days ago • 100%
Technically correct, which is the best type of correct
Edit: as long as you are not part of the infrastructure team. Then things break right after 5 PM.
xavier666 6 days ago • 100%
Meatspin?
The nighmares, they're coming back
xavier666 6 days ago • 95%
Delete this. Now.
xavier666 1 week ago • 100%
Whitelist and an autobackup mod
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 100%
It might provide value to our customers, but does it provide value to our ShArEhOlDeRs?
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 100%
"I can't be at financial peace if I have to pay for every movie I want to watch"
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 75%
I was discussing this a few months back; an immutable fs is way more secure for gaming compared to Windows.
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 100%
I have a question for you, coming from a long time Linux user. How do you decide which car to buy? There are so many options, each have their own mileage, comfort, capabilities. Would you say it's difficult buying a car?
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 100%
Temple OS : Excuse me?
xavier666 2 weeks ago • 100%
Its not „just turn on“ yet but we‘re getting there
I think we are 99% there. If you make a decent AMD based machine, install Bazzite on it, you can set it to "Open in Big Picture mode on startup". After the initial configuration in desktop mode (you need to do this only once during installation), you can just start the PC and sit in your couch. No need to download drivers or any desktop shenanigans. You control it using any standard game controller. No need for a mouse/kb; just start and play.
I have a question(s) regarding the various types of game controllers. I need a wireless controller which supports PC (Steam Linux mainly and maybe Windows someday). While searching online, I see various types 1. xbox/ps5/switch controllers : These are for their respective consoles 2. Mobile/PC controllers : These usually connect via wire/bluetooth/2.4 GHz Source: https://www.gamesir.hk However, I see in the product specifications page of the console controllers that they also support PC. And the PC controllers sometimes support some of the consoles. The only real difference between controllers, from a technology perspective, is that is some of them support bluetooth/2.4 GHz. So I have two questions: 1. If they are already cross-compatible, why even bother having different types? 2. *How* should I decide which type of controller I should buy? It should support PC, console-support is not essential. Note: I am a novice in game controllers but aware of different network stacks. Edit: Thanks for the amazing response! These are my key takeaways from all the comments 1. Hall-effect sensors are a must 2. Default console controllers usually have stick drift 3. If you need trackpad, take PS5 4. 8bitdo is a reliable brand, as per multiple responses 5. Most controllers have good support on Linux. But haptic feedback can be a hit/miss as it can be platform/game dependent 6. There are various connectivity wireless standards. Dongles are the most reliable but you lose a USB port. 7. Keep track of handsize/comfort and button layout 8. PS controllers have excellent support on Linux/Steam
This is a post I wish I never had to make. Forgive my grammar and spelling as I am a bit emotional. _My Steam Deck was stolen and I just had it for less than 2 months._ It has been more than 2 weeks since it happened but it still hurts the same. I wanted to make this post because it was a very costly mistake from my side and I don't want it to happen to anyone else. `<story>` It happened when I was shifting from one house to another house and there were lots of maintenance workers at the destination house. After I kept my luggage inside the house, I left to buy some essentials. My mom was the only person left who was watching over the stuff. By the time I came back, the workers had left. I thought I have some free time so decided to pull the Steam Deck out but it was missing. `<vent>` I was absolutely devastated; I can't even begin to explain in words what it felt like. I asked, through the person who hired the workers, if they took it. But all the workers refused. I was just crushed; I could feel my heart dropping into my stomach. Even now, as I am typing this story, that emotion is replaying. `</vent>` After this happened, I removed all payment methods from my Steam account (Steam Guard 2FA was already active). I saw after 5 days that the Steam Deck was online for a brief period of time, via Steam Guard. I purposefully didn't sign out of the device because I wanted the thieves to make the mistake of signing in and giving me some clue about their location; the Steam Deck was still inside my city. I took the IPs and submitted it to the police and asked them if they could track it. They said they will try their best since getting the customer details from an IP is a "lengthy and time-consuming process". But at this point, I can't do anything; it's not possible for me to visit all the worker's home individually and check as I don't have the authority. I gave up and convinced myself to move on. `</story>` This taught me a lot of things and I wanted to share with the community, now that I have _slightly_ recovered mentally. ## Secure your luggage when moving When you are moving, you usually have a million thoughts in your head. This can cause you to neglect your luggage's safety. If you are going to unload your luggage temporarily, **KEEP IT IN A SECURE MANNER FIRST** and then do everything else. A secure manner could mean - Under someone's watch - Putting it far away from the exit - Putting a lock on the luggage - Putting it inside a cabinet and locking it Don't just unload the luggage and start doing something mentally involving. ## Be wary of outsiders Sometimes, there will be outside people in your home. It's crucial to keep the Steam Deck out of reach of everyone. Not everyone is a thief but different people have different moral standards. Don't create a tempting scenario for others. Keep it secure when there are guests/workers at your place. ## Put some form of tracking on the device The Steam Deck is like a traditional laptop; it has no SIM or GPS. Once it's lost, it's really hard to get it back. There are methods by which you can track the Steam Deck (Steam Guard) but it involves IP and it's not enough to get an exact location. Other than law-enforcement, no one can find the customer details associated with an IP address. An alternate approach, which can be slight pricey, is to put a [Tile tracker](https://www.tile.com/products/tile-mate) on the device. There are tutorials on how it can be attached to the device. Note: I'm not associated with Tile in any way. ## Get the official Serial Number and MAC ID of the device It will help you to uniquely identify the device IF it gets stolen. You may find the serial number on - The bill of purchase - Inside the Steam Deck settings section - On the Steam Deck package - You can ask Steam support for the serial number once it's associated with your account The MAC ID is present on the Steam Deck settings page (and also on your access point logs if it has connected even once). I hope this post is educational and makes you wary of the physical dangers around us. Please keep your handhelds or any valuables safe `<vent>` What hurts even more is that the Steam Deck, which was the 1 TB OLED model, was a gift from a very special person and I feel like I have betrayed that person by losing it. I had lots of plans with the device, like making a couch plug-and-play setup, a retro gaming setup, a productivity device by using desktop mode, etc. But all my plans were shattered in an instance. I'm now convincing myself to move on to something else. `</vent>` Edit: As of 20th August, I can see via Steam Guard that the device was logged into a few hours ago (2 weeks post the burglary). I know the risks involved in keeping my device signed in. I'm counting on the person's stupidity. Any proper thief would have formatted the device.
I have been a PC gamer for the majority of my life. But before that, i was a console player on the NES. But NES mainly had platformers, and no 3d games. So i am not used to movement and camera controls simultaneously at all. I have purchased a Steam Deck OLED and it's phenomenal at playing platformers and twin stick top down games. However, i am absolutely sucking at FPS games on it. Can't make shots on the controller which are like muscle memory on my PC. I'm also having a slightly hard time on 3rd person over the shoulder games (not as bad as FPS though). It's probably because of my age (30+) I guess. My question is that is there a way to improve other than 'git gud'? Example, is there an easy FPS game where I don't have to move or shoot too fast? Or a sample controller exercise game, like we have AimLabs for mouse movement. Thanks.
I was thinking about the anti-cheat scenario and this popped on my mine. Consider the following scenario. Valve comes out with an alternate OS for the Steam Deck called "Steam OS Secure" which supports anti-cheats. Special proprietary blobs were added to the OS, in collaboration with the game devs, which allow it to monitor metrics at the kernel level. These anti-cheats will only be able to run on an unmodified Steam Deck which gets disabled the moment you "modify" your Deck. (I'm unsure what "modify" means here. Maybe if the user creates a root password or if a new layer has been added on top of SteamOS) This will come pre-installed with the Deck (Steam Deck 3 maybe), but a seperate OS without the proprietary blobs is also available and can be downloaded/installed right from the Deck itself. This can be switched anytime but it's a lengthy procedure. Obviously, the one without the anti-cheat performs better. What do you think about this? Would you approve this? Will your perception towards Valve change? Will it be better for gaming over all? Edit: I can understand the dislikes. No one wants RING-0 anti-cheat on Linux. But I just want to have a discussion on this. I don't see game devs making exceptions their game only on Linux in the near future.
Remember, bodybuilding is for you only; not others
https://files.catbox.moe/eb4wvp.png I have never seen this anywhere. This could be as rare as 5-6 tall cactus. Edit - Check comments for seed/coords
Many people complain that there should not be a level-limit to anvils. However, I have never encountered this issue IF I'm using it properly. I have made the perfect armor / tools with all the best enchants multiple times (on vanilla), and if you combine the books in the correct order, you never reach the limit.
Hello everyone. A month back I [posted](https://lemm.ee/post/1531952) about our new vanilla SMP server, ***Lazcraft***. We received a few applicants and are having a great time. This weekend or the next we will be having the Ender Dragon fight, so this would be a great time to have a few more players. Our server is semi-mature now. We have an iron-farm, a slime farm, a trading hall and various other farms. This is perfect for players who want to skip the early game. We have a relaxed atmosphere with young adults. As of now, most of the players are from the Asia timezone. If you want to join, please put the following details in the comment below. - Age range - below 18 / 18-25 / 25-30 / 30 above (not an age restriction. Just to understand the range) - Region - EU/East Coast/West Coast/SE Asia - Timezone - GMT+-?? - Type of player - Builder / Technical player / Explorer / PvP expert If I find your profile preferable, I'll send you a link to our Discord server via DMs. Please check the original post for more details. Some technical details about the server - MC version 1.20.1 with Fabric with some performance mods - Running on Oracle cloud - Vanilla with some QoL mods - Daily backups
I am using a Dell Latitude 3420 (Ubuntu 22.04.3) and it uses a slightly older OEM kernel `5.14.0-1048-oem`. The generic kernels keep getting upgraded but are never used. The current generic that I have is `6.2.0-26-generic` and `5.15.0-79-generic`. So I have 2 questions 1. Should I leave the kernel as it is? Some threads online say it's better to leave it as it is as an OEM kernel is better for Ubuntu-certified laptops 2. If I should change the kernel, what would be the best way? I don't want to hard-code the kernel version. - If I have issues in the latest generic kernel, I should be able to roll-back to the OEM kernel. Related links 1. https://askubuntu.com/questions/1395080/which-kernel-should-i-use-for-my-hardware-oem-or-generic 2. https://www.reddit.com/r/XPS/comments/rif7wo/ubuntu_after_installation_oem_kernel_instead_of/ 3. https://askubuntu.com/questions/1387979/removing-a-oem-installed-kernel
Hello there! I have recently created **Lazcraft SMP**, a Java vanilla SMP server. It's just been over a week and we haven't even fought the Ender Dragon. We have around 6-7 players with mostly 3-4 players online and *we are looking for a few more players*. Most of the players are late teens and from Asia timezone. The server atmosphere is chill and relaxed. The spawn is on top of a beautiful Cherry Blossom biome. We are focused on exploring the game and not trying to rush any objective. Most of the players are builders or explorers (I am the only technical player on the server). We would be delighted to have people of similar temperament from the Lemmy community. If you would like to join us, please comment below - your general location (Country/Timezone) - your age range (late 20s/early 20s/teen) - your play style (PvP player, building, technical player) - what you want to achieve in the server in the long term If I find your profile suitable, I'll share a Discord link (sorry Matrix users 😔) where I'll share the server IP.
We already have tab for subscribed / local / all. Can we add some custom tabs to that list? I have quite a few communities and some communities are more active than others which causes them to fill my feed. The current solution is to visit the community individually but can we make a short collection of communities which I can see all at once? Example: The tabs (which can be created by the user) might be like technology, shitposting/memes, hobbies. The user will fill each tab with their own list of communities. I'm not sure if it's the right place to ask this since it might be better to ask lemmy-UI for this feature but just putting this feature up here.
I just tried to upgrade Ubuntu and I suddenly see that new packages want to be installed; snapd and firefox. I don't need Firefox because I'm already using [Firefox-ESR](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/switch-to-firefox-extended-support-release-esr) as a deb and I certainly don't need snaps. Why is Ubuntu doing this? I get it you like snaps but I don't, so don't try to force install it. I had to use `apt-mark hold` to block the install of snapd and firefox. This is also not an isolated incident. I just checked Reddit and someone made a thread 8 hours back regarding the same issue. This thing is giving me Microsoft vibes.
![](https://truththeory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Civet-Cage-Kopi-Luwak.png) The best coffee beans is the poop of this animal (Civet) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/160429-kopi-luwak-captive-civet-coffee-Indonesia
![image](https://files.catbox.moe/vo8u5t.png) The upvotes are not aligned, which causes the post to be shifted a bit Edit: As of 6th July, this issue seems to be fixed :D
![This](https://lemm.ee/pictrs/image/201d3f2c-f732-4c9e-9d96-0f25ad64ac6c.png) This problem occurs sometimes but goes away after a refresh. Just letting you know [@sunaurus@lemm.ee](https://lemm.ee/u/sunaurus)
I made a post on asklemmy@lemmy.ml but it was not getting any responses so decided to ask here where people have experience in hosting lemmy instances. I am not sure how cross-posting works here so I'm just going to paste the link to the original post https://lemm.ee/post/24869. The main query I have is how is data partitioned over instances when I'm participating in communities in other instances. You can post your answers here or there.
Hello fellow lemmings! I'm a new lemming like many of you and I want to know a bit more about the inner workings of lemmy. So I just have a few questions 1. If I'm part of instance A and there is a community C in instance B and I want to put a comment with a picture attached. 1. In which instance is the data (comment+picture) stored? 2. Is it possible to migrate from instance A to instance B seamlessly while taking all my data? 1. If yes, will my username change from user@A to user@B? 2. If the username changes, how do my previous followers keep track? 3. When I'm just viewing (not commenting) community C@B from instance A, is some amount of data (images/post text) is transferred from B to A? 1. If yes, is it kept for sometime or permanently? 4. If I've subscribed to 100s of communities in different instances, how much will it impact my instance? 5. Consider the link to this post `lemmy.ml/post/1223070` and `lemm.ee/post/24869` which basically references this post from different instances. 1. Is there any difference in the way people see it? 2. Will there be a sync issue when people try commenting on it? These are just some questions that came to my mind. I'll post more in the comments as they come.