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6d ago

Is there any search engine which is able to recognise and not index any website that uses ads?
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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 6d ago
Why not use an ad blocker and not rely on a single search engine this way?

6d ago

HP plans to save millions by laying off thousands, ramping up AI use

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 6d ago

This title is a bit funny. :D You had me in the first halve, not gonna lie.

6d ago

'Slop Evader' Lets You Surf the Web Like It’s 2022 [404 Media]

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 6d ago

Nice list. I've added it too, can't hurt. Although with these third party blocking lists we get dependent on what we can see and not based on others "taste". But I guess this is the price we pay.

7d ago

'Slop Evader' Lets You Surf the Web Like It’s 2022 [404 Media]

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 7d ago

This is a search tool that will only return content created before ChatGPT's first public release on November 30, 2022.

https://tegabrain.com/Slop-Evader , the linked source code on Firefox extension page seems to no longer exist: https://github.com/tegacodes/slop-evader

So it literally cuts off everything after that date. Why the need for an extension in the browser? One can add max date to any search engine search terms and limit the results too. At least this works with Google, in example before:2022-11-30. This could be a bookmark in example: https://www.google.com/search?q=before%3A2022-11-30 Note I do not use Google myself. You have to try this with your favorite search engine yourself.

While I think the idea is good to search everything before, I am not certain we need a closed source extension for if we could just add a search term to it manually. And this does not really solve searching the web with content after that date. Still need a better solution to this, especially if time goes on.

7d ago

s&box game engine from Rust developer Facepunch is now open source

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 7d ago

I don't trust this company, as they hate Linux. Wouldn't use their engine if I target Linux, as we don't know how they will support it in the future. I am not against open sourcing it, that's not my issue. In fact I applaud it. But can't trust them. Anyone supporting this project will help making their games better, who do not give a shit about Linux support.

Is there any technical reason to use s&box engine over any other Open Source engine? I ask that from a gamer perspective and don't know all the differences.

7d ago

Hey! How do you pronounce AUR?

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 7d ago

Definitely not like OUR (in the sense of owning from community perspective). No seriously, I pronounce it like most do and say each letter on their own like a pirate.

7d ago

Hey! How do you pronounce AUR?

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 7d ago

Like a pirate.

1w ago

Debtap make downgrading packages easy on Archlinux

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

BTW there is also the package (Bash script) downgrade to do this job. It is in official EndevourOS repositories, but also in the AUR. And if you want do it manually, head over to https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Downgrading_packages .

1w ago

Debtap make downgrading packages easy on Archlinux

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

Instead installing older version that is either unsecure, or can cause dependency problems, I rather install Flatpak: https://flathub.org/en/apps/one.ablaze.floorp

1w ago

Steam Deck LCD 256GB model on sale until December 1st!

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

It's still not something most people are comfortable with. I am not a stranger to building PCs, so not talking for myself here. It would be much easier to replace controllers like on Switch or a regular game controller. Also being able to have a different buttons and layout configuration would be really cool for a PC handheld, as the system itself is very flexible.

1w ago

Steam Deck LCD 256GB model on sale until December 1st!

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

As a secondary device to play games besides my big PC, yes. But lot of people have no other PC and the Steam Deck is the only device. Given that some games come at 100gb install size, and people want to install multiple games, 256gb can be low. I use internal space for Steam games and all stuff, and have an 512gb external card just for emulators and Roms.

1w ago

Steam Deck LCD 256GB model on sale until December 1st!

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

It would make it more expensive and less durable. However being able to replace the controllers would definitely by nice, or even buy alternative builds with different buttons. But then, Valve couldn't possibly hit the price with such an expensive luxurious feature.

1w ago

Steam Deck LCD 256GB model on sale until December 1st!

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

335,20€

1w ago

Valve makes almost $50 million per employee, raking in more cash per person than Google, Amazon, or Microsoft — gaming giant's 350 employees on track to generate $17 billion this year

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

You won't hear from Valve mass cutting employers for Ai replacement. And because its a private company, they don't have to do trash to calm down the investors.

1w ago

Return to the year 2000 with classic multiplayer DOS games in your browser

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

Also https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games

1w ago

Top 200 Most Common Passwords | NordPass

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 1w ago

Ah right, that makes sense. I know that site, but didn't think of. I know not the smartes in the town.^^

I also wonder if people do more secure passwords for important services. Or do they treat it the same? My parents always used their birthday as password, so they do not forget it. Which not much more secure than 1234.

2w ago

Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais talks more about anti-cheat support for Linux/SteamOS on FPS Podcast #83

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2w ago

No? Helldivers 2 Anticheat system on Linux does not use Kernel level system. It runs at user level, and that's the point. Nobody said it won't work on Linux, the problem is that at user level, the Anticheat can easily be circumvented. At least at Kernel level this is massive harder to do and more complicated. I play myself Marvel Rivals and it has Anticheat on Linux too. Valve has a system too for their games such as Counter Strike. But these will never be as effective as one with Kernel level access.

And as explained before, its not just about the Anticheat working on Linux, the game itself needs to work (well) too. You guys need to understand its not just a switch to flip or a command to build a Linux version. That's not how game development is all about. There is more behind all of this.

2w ago

Top 200 Most Common Passwords | NordPass

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2w ago

Looking at the different countries is also funny. The only password I'm not surprised about is admin, because that's probably the default for most devices maybe? Unless user changes it manually.

But my question is, are these only "hacked" passwords? Because those who are not hacked, you don't know what passwords they have. So this is a bit of bias here, right?

2w ago

Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais talks more about anti-cheat support for Linux/SteamOS on FPS Podcast #83

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2w ago

That's not true. It DOES help to have kernel level access for the Anticheat. Just because there are systems that can workaround this protection does not mean every cheat is able to break that.

2w ago

Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais talks more about anti-cheat support for Linux/SteamOS on FPS Podcast #83

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2w ago

No reason is not entirely correct. If the Anticheat system only works at Kernel level, then it would not work on Linux. But they can opt in into a Linux version of the Anticheat system, that does not require Kernel level access. But that comes at a risk, because this is easier to work around as a cheater. Also do some Anticheat systems not require the hardware TPM module?

Plus if they don't know much about Linux, its harder to support that platform as well. Because its not just about the Anticheat, but if the game runs on Linux, they have to make sure every component runs well too. Which they do often, but if any problem arises, they could get bombarded with Linux issues they do not entirely understand.

While in most cases the Linux support could be "easily" possible, as some games show it. One cannot just argue that there would be "no reason" why the Anticheat doesn't work on Linux. There are technical reasons.