joenot443

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Comment · 3 days ago
A touchscreen is a way more natural and intuitive interface than a mouse cursor driven by a trackpad.

If I'd never used a laptop before I'd probably do the exact same thing as the kids!

Comment · 8 days ago
I usually just read a handful and get some aggregate opinion, I've never found someone whose tastes match mine exactly.

I'll have to give Rusted Moss a try. Silksong is kicking my ass right now.

Comment · 9 days ago
Top ten lists written by indie gaming bloggers for each year/genre are a good place to start, honestly.

If you like 2d platforming exploration types, try Hollowknight, Celeste, VVVVVV, Ori, Animal Well. Each one is fantastic.

Comment · 9 days ago
I told my fiance it was a bit like if a company that produces keypad door locks accidentally added a master code (115) which works on every single door and has for the last two years.

Yours is much funnier!

Comment · 9 days ago
Where'd you go to school? Bay Area? Those sound like smart kids.

For what it's worth, I also had a cracked PSP. I did the battery pack hack, it was gory and awesome. I'm guessing some of the later iterations got a little simpler? All software?

I wonder what % of kids today are using a modded Switch or rooted Android.

Comment · 9 days ago
The majority of console play time these days is spent in online multiplayer games. I don’t think AI reverse engineering will change that.
Comment · 9 days ago
I jailbroke my Switch 1 the day I bought it, was banned from Nintendo Online the next day. The only games I bought were physical. I was told this would happen, so it wasn’t an issue at all.

I’ve told my friends if you plan on playing online on it, definitely don’t jailbreak.

Comment · 9 days ago
The Switch 1 sold about 150m units, the Steam Deck’s sold 6m.

Internet nerds like us aren’t really Nintendo’s target market, I don’t think. Installing emulators or jailbreaking a system isn’t something most of their customer base would have the want or need to do, IMO.

Comment · 11 days ago
Where did the town engage online before FB groups?
Comment · 11 days ago
I'm a millennial and I really really like this planet. It's my favorite one. My kids are going to like it here too someday, I hope.

My peers who are skipping kids are mostly doing so because their other ambitions don't align with raising a family, which I totally get. It's a huge trade off, I hope it'll be worth it.

Comment · 15 days ago
Maybe, but I'd expect a good chunk of rideshare traffic still ends up leaving the city, which AFAIK Waymos still won't do.

My understanding is Uber etc. charge and pay based on demand, so if that means the (fewer) human drivers are that much more expensive on snowy days then so be it. If it's a blizzard and Uber fares work out to $100/h I'd be very surprised if drivers couldn't be found.

Comment · 15 days ago
Yes, I'd prefer a world where my parents didn't have to work, I think most people would.
Comment · 15 days ago
Which accounts posting in this thread do you think are bots?
Comment · 15 days ago
At 25k you can easily get a used car from the dealership and purchase the warranty if you're very risk averse.

A 2023 crossover with 50k miles should suit you fine. I like Subarus and Hondas.

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