electronVolt

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You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Oh, I think Mint is one of the most accessible distros. I use Cinnamon desktop environment and that is very nice for new users. I was referring to starting with Debian stable, it is pretty baseline with no frills. Great for a server, but you will need to research what additional packages and repositories you want to get from it what you want. I just like how almost all software made for Linux has instructions for installing on Debian, that is not the case for most other distros.

You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I use Mint on my laptops and I know it is not for everyone, but I started with Debian stable on my gaming desktop with an ARC B580 and upgraded the kernel, installed drivers, and added packages one at a time so I could see the difference. Debian stable on my server for many years, so I have some experience.

You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Edit: wanted to reply.

You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 40 points 2 months ago (9 children)

I am kinda glad they went to shit so quickly. If it were slow, I probably would never have gone fully Linux. Now, I have all 5 of my machines free of corporate spyware. I am having fun again configuring and learning. Thanks microslop! I needed the push.

Do xenomorphs, if prepared correctly, taste like shrimp? in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago

The most delicious bite you will ever have, and the last bite you will ever take. Exit plan with a Creole zing!

Most technologies continue to improve with innovation, like WiFi. What is a technology that was nearly perfect upon conception? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I know Heinlein had his problems, but in highschool I loved his books.

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Most technologies continue to improve with innovation, like WiFi. What is a technology that was nearly perfect upon conception? (sh.itjust.works)
Does anyone have a Faraday bag for phone that works? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

I also vouch for mission darkness. Well made. I have a work iPhone that I keep in blackout when I am off. No signals have gotten through and the apple tracking feature is also null.

What did a teacher do that earned your respect? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 18 points 9 months ago

Taught a concept in class incorrectly then fixed his mistake. When I studied the material after learning it the way he explained and found the correct information though other material, I emailed the professor. He wanted to meet me after our next class. This was initially to show me that I was wrong and to clear up my misunderstanding. He saw where I was going and we went to the lab to test it. We proved that I was right, admitted he had tought it the wrong way for years and said he would change his lesson. The next class, he returned to the subject and correctly explained the concept. Later I worked on a big research project with him as my advisor. He expected a lot and was tough, but we had mutual respect and that made the work fun.

What's a perfectly bad name for a cat? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Fidel Catro

What's a perfectly bad name for a cat? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Chairman Meow

StopKillingGames - Yet another reminder for European citizens to fight for software ownership before the timer runs out. A signature takes mere minutes and preserves many games and lots of fun. in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 22 points 9 months ago

Here is a real-time signature counter for the EU: https://stopkillinggamestracker.pages.dev/

What is that random movie that you watched multiple times throughout your childhood only because your family happened to own it's DVD (or VHS) ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] electronVolt@sh.itjust.works 13 points 9 months ago (2 children)

VHS - Howard the Duck

I still quote that movie and I am convinced not a single person I have ever met has seen it.

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