Too cool to be a nerd, too nerdy to be cool.
I got my parents in their 70s to use Ubuntu for a few years now. All they use is a web browser and word processing application for .docx files. They used MS Word for years and I found Only Office has a similar UI and opens word docs.
At one point I gave them an older laptop running windows again and they hated it. They wanted Linux back.
Big fan of Until Dawn on PS4 and was stoked to learn about a remake. I am not stoked to see a $60 price tag on a remake title.
Stoked for this! V/H/S/ has had an interesting evolution with Alien segments. V/H/S/ 1 had kids with bags on their heads (The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger), then V/H/S/ 2 really stepped it up with dogo cam (Slumber Party Alien Abduction).
I remember when EA did something similar with Dragon Age Origins with an NPC that spawns at your camp. They tell you an engaging story then before you can hit accept quest you are hit with a pay wall. I remember being so pissed off, def added to my current hatred and do not buy attitude I have for EA Games these days. Sad to see Bethesda repeat similar failures.
I recently cable managed my desk into wire free zen, but it took some time and work.
Server Rack Cable Management have been the best solution I found. Just add some double sided tape and cut the rack to size. I also use the same double sided tape to attach power bars under the desk, same with additional switches or hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Management-Capacity-Electrically-Computer/dp/B09DYMRL2T
"Wasn’t your… didn’t your mole used to be on the other side?
I have a MOLE?"
Not the best Mel Brooks movie, but it still hits hard.
My company has used these cards for years. They are great for our needs and the fan less design is desired for the end product (moving parts always break). Its always a concern when computer components are discontinued.
Personally, I am not a huge fan of ASUS these days, I do wish we had some other options.
Monthly
Annual
Thanks UbiSoft for rubbing it in my face with this message, “You no longer have access to this game. Why not check the Store to pursue your adventures?”
The feeling of falling into the cold inky blackness… I love it!
Alt Piped Link: https://piped.kavin.rocks/watch?v=r3GUJCdVlyI
These Star Trek memes are hot fire!
on windows, you can disable the epic games service in the services tab of task manager. it wont stop all the snoop but will limited epic games reach.
I run a bat file on start up to kill a number of services. EA Games and Rockstar games also does this.
I dont believe this will have the desired affect Google thinks it will. I, personally, will never buy Premium or switch to Chrome without an AD block. If anything, I will just download via linux or just not watch Youtube anymore.
If it comes down to it, I have no issue just not using Youtube ever again. FireFox and Ublock are your friend.
These are a few of my go to movies for October:
Side note: Tubi the free streaming service, often has many obscure horror movies, worth a look.
I sadly see a lot of doom and gloom on the horizon when it comes to streaming services as a whole. Prices will increase, Ads will become common place and limitations on how and when you view your content (Hardware exclusivity for example).
Additionally, as others mentioned some media will just be lost to the ages. Many movies and shows will likely never come to a streaming service and are lost to time. Kevin Smiths Dogma for example will likely never come to a streaming service.
Archiving and backing up a DVD, Blu Ray or UHD can be very valuable to a user even today. I run a personal JellyFin with over 1000 movie titles. Having instant access to a library like this can not compare to any streaming service in size or quality and it has zero subscription fees.
But each to their own.
This is a great suggestion!
Supporting your local library is always a pro move
What services do you use?
As a rental service I have used gamefly and redbox. When buying media, I have used Amazon, Hamilton Books, HPB and Decluttr.
Whats your experience with any of these services?
Gamefly
Its, okay…
Long mailing times due to lack of shipping centers.
Library of movies is pretty good, but lacks many classics.
Low stock.
Good place for contemporary media.
Redbox
Harder to find in my area.
limited library.
Decluttr
This is hit or miss. I have only bought and never sold items here.
Large library of changing titles.
Since pricing is set by an end user, so prices can be amazing or down right insane. (no one is paying $100+ dollars for a used blu ray)
If it was for me, I would support a FOSS alternative but, parents didn’t enjoy the Libreoffice experience.