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charles

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  • I've noticed a lot of UK job applications use the American MM/DD/YYYY date format and some also say "resume" instead of CV. Does that annoy you if you're British?

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  • Not traditionally. A CV should contain essentially everything whereas the resume is tailored to the specific position.

    CVs are much more common for academic positions but I've also seen them required for very specialized roles.

  • I've noticed a lot of UK job applications use the American MM/DD/YYYY date format and some also say "resume" instead of CV. Does that annoy you if you're British?

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  • They're definitely not the same thing even though they've been used interchangeably more and more.

    A CV is a comprehensive overview of everything you've accomplished and can be fairly long in certain cases (I've seen CVs of specialized professionals or tenured professors that are close to 10 pages long).

    On the other hand, a resume is a concise list of your relevant skills and experiences that should be tailored to the position you are applying to and should almost never be longer than 2 pages.

  • digiKam 8.5.0 is released

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  • Yes, it's one of the main use cases.

    "You can use digiKam’s import capabilities to easily transfer photos, raw files, and videos directly from your camera and external storage devices (SD cards, USB disks, etc.). The application allows you to configure import settings and rules that process and organize imported items on-the-fly."

  • Self Built Home Monitoring System

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  • Definitely nothing wrong with that!!

  • Self Built Home Monitoring System

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  • What made you go with a custom solution instead of something like home assistant?

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    Reddit mods locking the comments of every post is getting really old

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  • That's exactly what happened for me. I used to be a mod for a bunch of subreddits (including some fairly popular ones) but I realized I just didn't really enjoy it anymore. Which is a shame because I've started and maintained a lot of communities over the years but being a Reddit mod just killed that for me.

  • Any non-tech-background self-hosters?

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  • I work in emergency management but I've always been interested in tech as a hobby. That led me to start self-hosting Plex on my desktop about 6-7 years ago. Now I've got a dedicated machine running unraid with about 20 to 30 different docker services.

    I really enjoy being able to figure out how to setup a service and then being able to be fully in control of how it works. Beyond just enjoying tinkering with the system to learn, I enjoy being able to troubleshoot and fix problems without relying on large companies.

  • Sacramento high school biology final includes racist questions, targets students

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  • I've lived in a handful of different provinces and have family in basically every region of Canada and I have never heard of goof being used that way. Where did you hear that?

    Calling someone a goof is just another way to say they're being silly/ ridiculous, which I'm pretty sure is the same way it's used everywhere else.

  • Recommendations for a good .ca domain host?

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  • As others have pointed out, CloudFlare doesn't sell .ca domain names due to the ownership restrictions applied by CIRA. I've personally used Web Hosting Canada (WHC.ca) for many years, including their hosting for a while. I also have a couple of domains with Register.ca.

    I then use DuckDNS for dynamic updates and the free tier of CloudFlare for security certificates and some simple access rules.

  • Minecraft players outraged as Microsoft deletes accounts that weren't transitioned

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  • I was in a similar situation but I ended up creating a support ticket. They responded by asking me to verify my ownership by responding to their email from the account I didn't have anymore... So you saved yourself some wasted time by not attempting to resolve the issue with them.

  • What industry do you work in and what are the LPT the general public should know about it?

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  • I'm one of the few that don't work in tech but it's arguably the hobby I spend the most time (and money) with so I'm not sure if I really count. I work in emergency management & specialized response services.

  • Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud for an easily frustrated boomer...

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  • Seconding Zotero. I truly don't know how I would be able to keep track of all the research I read through and reference. I especially love that I can highlight passages and attach notes to each entry right inside the desktop app.

    The browser connector is also super handy for quickly adding papers to read-through at a later date.

  • What kind of jelly do you use for your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?

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  • Happy to see I'm not the only one who prefers raspberry jam! Imo it's truly the perfect pairing

  • Not buying a shaver from Philips again..

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  • If all your devices are USB-C PD rated then you only need to have cables and wall adapters for your highest rated device as all others will only demand what they can tolerate when the handshake happens after plugging in the cable. The only exception would be devuces that don't follow the spec but use the plug for cost saving reasons which is a completely seperate issue.

  • Haier, the air conditioner maker, takes down open source third-party Home Assistant integration

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  • Most professions where action/inaction can result in damages will have similar insurance. Some insurance firms even specialize in coverage for professionals.

    If your profession has an association or similar group, they should be able to help you find those firms if they exist.

  • I keep salt and sugar in identical bottles. A mistake was bound to happen, and it just did.

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  • Totally agree on that point. I took it more to mean it could be fatal if someone went to refill a jar of vinegar with bleach (or vice versa) since mixing the two creates chlorine gas which can be fatal.

  • I keep salt and sugar in identical bottles. A mistake was bound to happen, and it just did.

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  • Vinegar can be a very effective cleaning agent though, it's not just used for food.

  • Those who are self hosting at home, what case are you using? (Looking for recommendations)

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  • Highly recommend cases by Fractal.

    For self hosting I'd recommend either one of the Meshify 2 or Define 7, depending on local price and your specific needs. I personally went with the Meshify 2 XL and was blown away by the quality of the case. It's built well and allows for a variety of configurations. It also makes maintenance very easy as the filters and side panels can all be removed without any tool to handle dust build up.

  • YSK: Mastodon bots work here too— there IS a remindme bot already!

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  • I also love the idea that we can have "bot instances" (as mentioned by OP) so an instance can decide if they want most bots or not. Not sure if communities themselves can exercise that kind of control but that would be amazing as well.

    Add that to the rapidly growing lists of things that are improved on a decentralized platform!