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(This is only tangentially related, sorry for the notification. I just want to complain. I hope you understand)

I bought a used, old HP laptop with a fairly capable AMD apu for some power and cost efficient gaming. Problem is that even though modern games can theoretically run on it at playable frame rates at very low settings, HP does not allow you to change how much RAM is dedicated to the GPU in BIOS. They have a setting, but its locked behind a BIOS only they have access to. Its quite frustrating that I have capable hardware but cannot use it to its full extent because of this software lockout. Knowing that they lock their consumer BIOS' down like this is absolutely keeping me from buying HP basically ever again, because I really want to make the most of my hardware and keep it all alive as long as possible to reduce waste, and they won't let me.

This is gonna impact voter registration, isn't it?

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I've been seeing waaaay too much unwarranted vitriol and anger in comments lately, for things that really aren't that big a deal (like Linux vs windows) and I find it disappointing. As a community we should want Lemmy to grow, and yes that does mean we will get more "normie" posts, but imo that's good and if someone doesn't like it they can use more niche community spaces, which there will be more of with a larger userbase.

It is certainly the most convenient interface, and that's what makes it enticing.

I don't think I'll ever trust one source enough to use it like that, though.

I wish I had the patience to like this game. It seems so well made.

Seems like fairly civilized conversation in here tbh, I dont really see anyone getting personal. This is the kind of conversation everyone wanted Lemmy to have someday, right? Except for your comment, that one is pretty mean spirited with no intention of joining in the existing conversation and mine, which is taking the bait.

Good to see you're still around, Drag. Hope you're doing well!

In the US I use the app to get 2 mcchickens and a large fry on Friday for $4. Does the job just fine.

We also have a $5 mcdouble, 4pc mcnugget, small fry and small drink combo. You can't just walk in and order what you want if you want a good price, unfortunately - but theres still some value to be had if you at least try - that $5 combo is on the app, drive through board, and the in store kiosk.

You can always just not switch it into desktop mode, but hey you know what you want out of a console more than I do, it just seems odd to pick based between steamdeck and switch for that reason. Usually, I would expect people to make that choice based on the game library they want access to.

If the host has Plex pass other accounts dont need it to watch, iirc.

Never is a strong word. Element has made a lot of progress and I can see the potential in it to compete with some of these platforms.

But no, it's not there yet.