emb

@ emb @lemmy.world

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6h ago

Switch games that use touch screen
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emb @lemmy.world 6h ago
If I remember right, I think Severed required it. Might need buttons too tho, idk.

2d ago

Anyone interested in helping to create a Spanish vocabulary webapp?

Pretty cool projects. I played around with the Mandarin one a little. What plans do you have for these going forward?

More languages, custom vocab lists seem like they'd be good additions, but mainly I'm interested in how you plan to improve the game aspects?

5d ago

Every shuffle of a deck of cards is most likely unique

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emb @lemmy.world 5d ago

I always think that when I see this fact - what counts as a shuffle? If I sloppily cut the deck once and reassemble, that's most likely not unique. I wonder how many moves before a shuffle is statistically close to a random order. I'm guessing just a few, but I don't really know.

1w ago

Ownership of open source flashcard app Anki transferred to for-profit AnkiHub

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emb @lemmy.world 1w ago

You're right that it isn't, and doesn't need to be, the most complicated thing in the world.

But there's a bit more to it than it sounds like. Deck management, customizing flashcards (html/CSS templates), spaced repetition algorithms (including many user-customizable settings), statistics and visualizations.

Most importantly probably are the things they host online. Right now you can freely sync your data between devices, and they have a community portal where people upload decks to share. I'm imagining these will be among the first targets for paywalls (but could always be replaced by the community).

1w ago

Ownership of open source flashcard app Anki transferred to for-profit AnkiHub

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emb @lemmy.world 1w ago

Just read through.

AnikiHub's page is a little concerning on its own, with 'we offer AI features!' blatantly front and center.

More worrying is that in their post they go out of their way to say "Anki's core code will remain open source" (emphasis mine).

Otherwise, idk, sounds like at a base level they have the right ideals in mind.

1w ago

Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers

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emb @lemmy.world 1w ago

Worth noting this is not a new vulnerability, it's an analysis of a vulnerability disclosed in December:

Following the security disclosure published in the v8.8.9 announcementhttps://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v889-released/the investigation has continued in collaboration with external experts and with the full involvement of my (now former) shared hosting provider.
According to the analysis provided by the security experts, the attack involved infrastructure-level compromise that allowed malicious actors to intercept and redirect update traffic destined for notepad-plus-plus.org. The exact technical mechanism remains under investigation, though the compromise occured at the hosting provider level rather than through vulnerabilities in Notepad++ code itself.

1w ago

With the current situation with Tiktok, it's time for the Fediverse to rise.

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emb @lemmy.world 1w ago

Yeah, I saw. Really good! Also saw that F-Droid should be soon, and that sign ups have spiked. The content on there has already improved slighly in the last handful of days. There's hope for it!

2w ago

How do you argue against "I have nothing to hide" in relation to privacy and security?

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Here's how Bruce Schneier approaches it: https://www.schneier.com/essays/archives/2006/05/the_eternal_value_of.html

2w ago

With the current situation with Tiktok, it's time for the Fediverse to rise.

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Thanks, good to know.

More interesting, they at least address the decentralization question:

Why isn’t UpScrolled a decentralized platform?

Because it doesn’t work for what we’re trying to build.

UpScrolled isn’t decentralized (yet) because today’s open protocols (e.g., ActivityPub, AT Protocol) don’t reliably deliver what we need for a mainstream, video-forward app: fast global discovery, stable search/ranking, and smooth media. In practice, these stacks still lean on centralized indexing to work well, so we’re shipping the experience that works now—not a theory.

We keep things open and simple with lightweight, common-sense protections—spam/bot filtering, straightforward reporting, and consistent deletes when people remove their own content. We’re building interoperable by design (clean exports, stable APIs) and will add optional bridges to open protocols as they mature, so you can reach more people without sacrificing speed or simplicity.

Which, honestly, fair. Federation does have some issues.

I'm not seeing anything on open source tho, which I have a harder time seeing the justification for not doing. But it is what it is.

2w ago

DuckDuckGo poll says 90% responders don't want AI

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Yes! It's completely silly. A 'poll' designed exactly for the people that want a noai option, to be shared in places like this so those people (like me) can get the tiny satisfaction of hitting No.

They were never wondering what the result would be, they were never trying to gauge their userbase's preferences. It's just a page they thought people would share to spread awareness of DDG.

2w ago

With the current situation with Tiktok, it's time for the Fediverse to rise.

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Is it? That got my interest, but I can't find mention of it on their site or FAQ

(I know Loops is, maybe I wasn't clear but I was meaning to ask about the other one.)

2w ago

With the current situation with Tiktok, it's time for the Fediverse to rise.

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

I heard briefly about this on Loops actually, lol. I wonder what's the story with it? Is it some big tech company's new product, a stand-alone startup? American or some other origin? Decentralized? Open source or proprietary?

Not deadset on any of these as deal breakers, but would be nice if some aspects inspired confidence.

2w ago

With the current situation with Tiktok, it's time for the Fediverse to rise.

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

I think they've really dropped the ball not having Loops do some kind of soft re-launch this week. We've known the changeover was coming, there probably won't be a better moment than this to tell anyone "Hey, Loops is an alternative if you're leaving".

Not having a ready to download app in any store, even F-Droid, is such a shame. IMO, short form video makes more sense on worse platforms like a mobile phone. (I'm observing, not complaining too much - it's not like I rolled up my sleeves and contributed.)

For anyone that wants to make videos, every category is wide open. If you're making anything compelling (outside maybe Linux and politics), there's not much competition. Claim your spotlights now.

If anyone that makes videos on Loops reads this: I'm begging you, please put captions on your videos. Most of my 'doomscrolling on the phone' time doesn't happen in situations where turning the volume up is convenient/appropriate.

2w ago

Why do you need a launcher? (asking older gamers actually)

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

It can be convenient. You're going to launch the games somehow, whether that's clicking files in a folder or running a command. If you have a bunch of games it's nice to see them neatly organized in one place with nice visual representation. Non-launcher options tend to either get unwieldy or require more customization work.

The Steam launcher does a whole bunch of other useful things, like managing saves, setting up Proton, tracking play time and achievements, connecting to friends, integrating the store. It's not hard to see why people like the convenience.

It is annoying when it goes too far... like individual games that insist on having their own launcher.

Heroic is a nice middle ground. GoG gives you simple downloads, that you can then choose to access through Heroic.

2w ago

What's the modern day equal of "Be Kind, Rewind"?

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

"Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe."

2w ago

What are some 'rules of thumb' you've found most useful for chess?

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Queen goes on her own color. :P

Bad bishop vs good bishop - generally the bishop that matches the color of your own fixed pawns is the bad one. Trading it tends to be for the better.

Never play F3 (or as black, F6), Finegold-ism.

Knight on the rim is dim - try not to leave your knights on the edge of the board. Or, more generally, the more squares any piece has available, the better.

Basic questions to ask yourself after each opponent move - "what is that piece doing? What is it no longer doing?" - heard this from a ChessNetwork video. It's obvious but framing it that way can force you to think through it methodically each time.

When you've pinned a piece - don't take it if you can help it. Instead, prefer to put more pressure on it by adding attackers.

If you see a good move, look for a better one.

2w ago

TikTok uninstalls are up 150% following U.S. joint venture

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Oof, this still isn't up on F-Droid or either main app store. That's a shame, I thought this moment would be a great time for Loops to get some user base, but it seems like it's still not ready for wider adoption.

That said, it does look a lot better now than it did a few months ago when I last tried it. Here's hoping it picks up some momentum. I finally tried TikTok last year, and was really impressed by the breadth of videos and how quickly it was able to start showing me things I enjoyed. With the recent change in ownership, I don't know that I'll revisit it much if at all. Would take quite a lot to replicate even a little bit of the zeitgeist TikTok had going. But like with Lemmy and Mastodon/Bsky, I'm hoping I can do my little part by choosing where to put my attention. Just don't know that I'm going to find much there I care to see, for now.

2w ago

Ariana and the Elder Codex | Story Trailer (NA) | PS4®, PS5®, and Nintendo Switch™

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Looks rad! And it's even getting a physical release. Will be on my radar.

2w ago

How to become a team/department lead?

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

Really? That seems a little unusual. The handful of places I've worked have all asked me what kind of direction I want to move in, with management path being an option (which I didn't pursue).

Actually getting those roles is another story. I've seen leaders go for many years without becoming managers, others switch over somewhat quick. But it seems like being open about what you want you work toward should, in a good work environment, should get you support.

Doesn't have to mean you're trying to steal your boss's job. Could be stepping into a support or backup role for them, being ready to fill the shoes if they get promoted or job hop or retire, or could just mean getting some leadership practice. You can frame it as professional development, to be ready for other internal lead roles if they open. Then when/if they don't, use that experience to apply at other companies too.

2w ago

Why can people see who upvotes and who downvoted post on Lemmy?

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emb @lemmy.world 2w ago

I disagree. In theory, the crowd-sourced curation and moderation is a great concept. Comments still accomplish that to some degree, but I like the votes.

There are a lot of problems. Bandwagoning like you mentioned - people are more likely to up/downvote if they see it's already going one way. And the almost opposite problem, where low-effort votes only look at a headline or title without clicking through or actually reading the content.

But to me it's almost a moot point on Lemmy anyway. Sorting by Hot or Scaled surfaces new content heavily regardless. Even when it's spam and getting downvoted to oblivion, seems like the posts still show up on my feed just by virtue of being recent.