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Why do websites now prefer IP-based geolocation rather than the `Accept-Language` HTTP header? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 14 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

I would assume because ur hitting the geolocated cache which will be IP based. I would assume its not doing a location check its simply that the site is being served by the nearest (IP routing wise) provider and that cache is configured to serve only the local language. Its the same reason the language is often encoded in the URL.

For those who play games on a PC with 2 monitors, are you a game on the left screen or game on the right screen person? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Amateurs u should have 4 screens. 3 for game and 4th for wiki

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[–] muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 9 points 6 months ago

Luxury clothes bags jewellery etc. Old money will walk down the street and look like just some average guy.

Are my husband’s rules for our son too strict? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 1 points 6 months ago

Early wake up might be a bit strict. I mean no smartphone is a bit far if he buys and pays for i t himself then no reason to limit it at all.