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Daily Discussion Thread - Sat Jul 08 2023 in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lovely day today. Especially compared with last weekend.

What operating system do you use on your main computer? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Windows 10 on my main computer, Mint on my HTPC which is getting a lot more use.

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How to spot a tax scam (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by cccc@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
7 comments fedilink
 

We’re in the season of tax returns and now is a great time for scammers to strike. Here’s some things to keep an eye out for but it’s not exclusive.

  • unless you have engaged an accountant, no one will contact you about your tax except myGov
  • if myGov contact you, they won’t tell you to do anything except check your inbox (exception is security codes but you will have initiated the reason for this)
  • if myGov contact you, DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS. They don’t send them.
  • if you get a message from mygov and it shows a phone number, it’s a scam. MyGov messages will only say they are from myGov. This isn’t a guarantee that it’s legit, but the lack of it means scam.

Please add more tips below to ensure people don’t get caught out.

What are your niche hobbies you’d like to share with other people? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

What are your favourites?

I have a Raspberry Pi 400. What things can I do with it? in c/chat@beehaw.org
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

You could set it up as a media centre if you don’t have a sufficient option already.

I’ve used mine for emulators, media server, and file server over time. I’ve only got a 3b though so a bit limited compared to the 4s.

If it's a refund, why is it due? in c/australia@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago

That’s a scam my friend.

Daily Discussion Thread - Friday July 07 2023 in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

I mean, the bot was distracted fighting the good fight against the Metabots and their threads.

Highway congestion is starting to bite. How do we get cars off the road? in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

WFH is one of the contributing factors to the current housing crisis as people sought more space to be able to do it.

Not saying your idea is wrong, but there is an effect.

Proposed tower to put Breakfast Creek arvo sessions in the shade in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago

We have a housing crisis but sure lead with how it will affect a handful of people who like having a beer in the sun.

Daily Discussion Thread - Friday July 07 2023 in c/brisbane@aussie.zone
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Server got updated around that time so maybe that’s related.

What is the best way to harass free roaming cats that stalk our bird feeders? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

You got a hose?

Which music streaming app should I use? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Spotify web player with a good ad block at least gets around the “supporting them” bit.

What are your favorite retro PC games? in c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
[–] cccc@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Oh this looks amazing. Thank you!

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What streaming services do you pay for? (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago by cccc@aussie.zone to c/piracy
258 comments fedilink
 

Obviously the answers here might be a bit lower than other places…

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Weekend thread (July 1,2) (aussie.zone)
 

What are you up to this weekend?

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Cracks and Steam (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago by cccc@aussie.zone to c/piracy
4 comments fedilink
 

I haven’t really worried about cracked games since I started using Steam years ago but I had a bit of a revelation today regarding my willingness to play something and my willingness to pay for it. So my question is are there any risks to the standing of a Steam account if you play cracked games on the same system?

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Australia’s gambling ads ban should be fast-tracked, crossbenchers say (www.theguardian.com)
 

What are your thoughts on this? Seems to me a long overdue discussion for the government to have. The ads are out of control.

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Seasonal Bin Chickens (aussie.zone)
 

Has anyone noticed more of the darker bin chickens getting around since it’s gotten colder? Straw-necked Ibis I believe. I saw one months ago and now they seem to be integrated with the stock standard bin chickens most places I go.

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Cloud Storage (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago by cccc@aussie.zone to c/piracy
28 comments fedilink
 

Anyone here got any recommendations for paid cloud storage options? Given where we are I’m looking for piracy friendly options.

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What is the last movie you watched and how was it? (aussie.zone)
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Usenet Recommendation Request (aussie.zone)
submitted 2 years ago by cccc@aussie.zone to c/piracy
8 comments fedilink
 

Finding information and torrent sites is pretty easy and well covered in the mega thread.

Is there any chance Usenet sources and info can be added?

That’s my general request but my personal request; are there any Usenet sources that are recommended for general, music, anime and/or pro wrestling content? I’m familiar with XWT and Nyaa.si on the torrent side.

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Streaming was supposed to stop piracy. Now it is easier than ever (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 2 years ago by cccc@aussie.zone to c/piracy
30 comments fedilink
 

Slightly older (2021) article I found while searching for this place. It pretty much says what we’ve all been saying.

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