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Microsoft fixes broken Windows update days after vowing fewer broken updates in c/technology@lemmy.zip
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 3 points 1 month ago

I think that the era of platform locked internal tools is close to being over, at least for smaller organizations.

AI sucks for innumerable reasons, but the ability to create internal tooling for specialized systems is now something that organizations of smaller and smaller sizes can now take advantage of. IE, write a printer interface that does xyz for our machine and integrates with CUPS instead of a windows print server. Now we can save a Windows server license and an expensive proprietary software license.

AI is still absolutely terrible though. Never open a port to anything vibe coded ever.

Can a reasonable person genuinely believe in ghosts? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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I found a solution to high memory prices! (doctors baffled) (downloadmoreram.com)
Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 6 points 2 months ago

And people in hell want ice water.

Elon Musk says Tesla ending Models S and X production, converting Fremont factory lines to make Optimus robots in c/technology@lemmy.world
Elon Musk says Tesla ending Models S and X production, converting Fremont factory lines to make Optimus robots in c/technology@lemmy.world
Bubsy 4D - Official Physical Pre-Order and Release Date Trailer in c/nintendo@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 2 points 3 months ago

Pilot's license? What for?

Nova Launcher gets a new owner and... ads in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 3 points 3 months ago

Can't recommend KISS Launcher enough.

The Economist on using phrenology for hiring and lending decisions: "Some might argue that face-based analysis is more meritocratic" […] "For people without access to credit, that could be a blessing" in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 8 points 5 months ago

Measles, theocratic government, phrenology: everything old is new again.

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Current best no neutral smart switches (startrek.website)
 

Moved into my own house again recently. I would like to get a lot of stuff automated like I had in my previous house.

Unfortunately, theres a lot if old wiring here and most switches have no neutrals in the box.

What is the current best option for smart switches (ideally dimmers) that dont require a neutral wire?

I'd prefer a non-wifi solution that doesnt require a proprietary hub but it seems like there are limited options anyway and I am having trouble finding almost any good options that dont require a neutral.

Anybody using anything they really like?

Meet Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of Clippy in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 33 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Dont forget Microsoft Bob

Framework supporting far-right racists? in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 39 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I would say most of the customers of Framework are the kinds of people who espouse the kind of antifascist ideology that that guy that started the thread does.

I don't think that the fascist sympathizer circle and the "willing to pay more money for an ethical laptop that isn't beholden to a big corporation for repair" circles have much overlap.

This is easy, "Framework doesn't support fascism or racism in any form. We support open source software and right to repair. Due to concerns with ideology in some of the projects we sponsor we are reviewing the projects we sponsor to make sure that they align with our values as a company."

The fact that they aren't willing to say so says plenty.

Enthusiasts bond twelve 56K modems together to set dial-up broadband records — a dozen screeching boxes achieve record 668 kbps download speeds in c/technology@lemmy.world
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Do we like Beelink? (lemmy.ml)
 

These seem like ideal machines for workstations, for mom and dad, and for virtualization hosts.

This model, the Beelink EQi12 even has a built in power supply so managing them in a rack is also super handy. And of course the price is not too shabby either.

I have had pretty good luck with these in the past but I'm interested in hearing other's experiences, if any.

I can't imagine that they are 100% on top of firmware updates, but have they had issues in the past with Windows keys or any other shady stuff I should know about?

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