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What would the IRL (in real life) of "real life"/offline life be? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

This does seem to come closer to what I was wondering about when I originally posted, good eye!

What would the IRL (in real life) of "real life"/offline life be? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

OP asks the real life equivalent of being AFK which, assuming you’re normally regularly online, only really corresponds to being high or sleeping.

The funny thing is, it didn't occur to me how vague my question was until after I posted and started seeing the replies. That's made it more fun tbh, and interesting as in this context (online vs. in real life) I've not really thought of being online in such individualistic terms as this and some other replies suggest.

Given the resources to accomplish it, what wildly impractical project would you finally pursue? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is there something mystical to this?

Every time I hear news from the tech industry lately in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 39 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If shareholders and executives are demanding so much money, shouldn't they be the optimal target for cuts to maximize profitability of the business? 🤔

What's does "ffmpeg" really stand for? in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does ffmpeg work best standing? Or is it better spread out? Did it work properly if it finished fast?

The level of engagement on Reddit these days in c/technology@beehaw.org
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Does it sometimes seem like commenting in high traffic online spaces feels this way too, not just Reddit?

Who has two thumbs and was drawn on a phone? in c/artshare@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the reply and note on the pen use!

What are some user friendly LAN text messengers for mobile/PC? in c/softwareoptions@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Oh hey, going there reminded me at some point I'd found this and bookmarked it but haven't tried it yet, so thanks for the reminder! I should finally give it a try.

What are some user friendly LAN text messengers for mobile/PC? in c/softwareoptions@lemmy.world
Does having fur help or hinder animals like otters/beavers/polar bears when they swim about? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Second, as a disposable, dead layer, it also provides protection against UV light and such. We don’t think of living out of water under the direct radiation from the sun as being particularly difficult or the environment harsh, because we casually do it every day, but it was a very hard problem for life to solve.

Oh yeah, that's a good point! I'd typically be more concerned with the drying out part for a lot of aquatic life, forgetting about the UV exposure issues.

Does having fur help or hinder animals like otters/beavers/polar bears when they swim about? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Huh, thanks for the detailed reply! I suspected some of them must have something extra going on to help their time in the water, but wouldn't have thought this!

Were you able to feel how dry the otter was through the sealed fur, or was it sealed enough that you couldn't really tell?

What would you do if you could unconditionally duplicate yourself? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was looking for a word that might immediately resolve questions regarding how it might work and the like, to avoid those follow-up questions and free people up to answer however they imagine it would work. It's...Kinda worked? Aside from a few replies like this, which I don't mind, I just wanted to encourage people to roll with it as they will

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What's some of your favorite software with a portable install? (lemm.ee)
 

Portable as in software you can download and toss on a flash/thumb drive and use on other PCs.

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App or method to easily migrate apps + media to a new phone? (lemm.ee)
 

So, I'm aware of Syncthing for much of the media, which may help after getting things migrated, but I'm wondering if there may be something more like Clonezilla (or the like) for smartphones to more easily copy over apps & media in bulk.

I also know that the Play Store keeps track of installed apps and I can go through it to individually reinstall each one, but I imagine there must be a much better way.

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Which filesystem is generally recognized across all current operating systems? (lemm.ee)
 

This has been in the back of my mind lately as I think about bouncing between OSes. Typically various Linux distros seem to be able to recognize just about any filesystem, but the same definitely can't be said of Windows, and I suspect MacOS as well.

I'm mainly thinking about whatever would allow you to plug a drive into a computer or smartphone (more of an edge case here tbh, but it'd be a nice bonus) and it be recognized without issue.

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App or method to easily migrate apps + media to a new phone? (lemm.ee)
 

So, I'm aware of Syncthing for much of the media, which may help after getting things migrated, but I'm wondering if there may be something more like Clonezilla (or the like) for smartphones to more easily copy over apps & media in bulk.

I also know that the Play Store keeps track of installed apps and I can go through it to individually reinstall each one, but I imagine there must be a much better way.

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Do containers only work on their relevant OS (i.e. Linux distro/MacOS/Windows) + container engine? (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by ALostInquirer@lemm.ee to c/no_stupid_questions@programming.dev
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I think from what I've read that this is the case, but I've read some other info that's made it less clear to me.

On the second part of the question regarding container engines, I'm pretty sure that may also be correct, and it kinda makes me wonder a little about risks of engine lock-in, but that may be a little out of scope.

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Which sources do you follow to learn of new indie/small movies? (lemm.ee)
 

Sources as in sites, blogs, people, columns, etc.

Also by indie or small I mean not with a massive budget nor working with major publishers, insofar as is possible with movies today.

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What are some things you simply won't order online? (lemm.ee)
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What would be some of your top choices of things to see if you were the size of an ant? (lemm.ee)
 

What do you think would be a more compelling sight to behold from the scale of an ant?

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What books do you like to recommend to those expressing an interest in a genre you're fond of? (lemm.ee)
 

Say as a sort of intro/starter to help them figure out if the genre's to their tastes or not.

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How do the different Lemmy apps/frontends process login info? (lemm.ee)
 

Have been wondering about this in terms of how safe/secure it may be to use them. Not that a Lemmy account is exactly something to fret a ton over, but I always appreciate a little more peace of mind.

Searching through here I found where Alexandrite's dev gives a rundown to someone asking in regards to their work, but I didn't surface similar for others. I've tried running some broader searches but haven't had a ton of luck, so thought I'd ask.

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Which inedible substances/objects do you think might otherwise make for a delicious blended drink/smoothie? (lemm.ee)
 

You know they never would as they are, but you can't help wishing they might.

Also because we're imagining nonsense here, this blender is as big as it needs to be to accomplish its task, or things are somehow able to fit into an ordinary sized blender. You have some celestial bodies you think might make a good drink/smoothie? Toss'em into the Imaginary Blender.

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What budget ($200-400) phones would you recommend? (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by ALostInquirer@lemm.ee to c/askandroid@lemdro.id
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Not looking for me personally, so leaving the specs/features open, and generally interested in what people might recommend.

Imo there's almost always some surprising budget phones floating around to learn about. Only condition I might add is that preferably they're from 2022-2023, and if not, mention their release year to help know its version/update situation.

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