pptouchi

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[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a dip pen -- you may notice it is missing a feed. They are pretty cheap to get into!

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just find libraries in your city first, then check the counties and neighboring cities, as they usually have reciprocal agreements, or may be part of a regional network for ebooks. Then check the state (in my experience, state libraries are open to anyone that lives in the state, but you generally have to show up at the branch with an ID and proof of residency).

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

You need to get a library card, and some libraries have an aegis that covers larger groups of people (for eg all Californians), while others only cover those that live in a given city/town.

So no, it's not unethical, unless you're pretending to live in CA (or wherever) when you don't, in which case why bother with getting a card and app and just torrent.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Hey, just so you know, you can sign up for multiple library cards and Libby will give you the option to choose the shortest hold times.

I know San Bernardino has a free digital card for for CA residents, and I think the Sacramento library has a similar situation but you need to get a card in person.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

I used an app on my phone to get a rough idea of the decibel level i listen at, and marked it on my amp's knob, then stay at or below that safe level -- plenty loud for me.

Something like this, as a reference, and 80db as my 'max' level marked on my amp.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 34 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Denuvo is always online DRM software, that usually results in performance issues (reduced frame rate, increased latency, stuttering, etc.).

In this case it appears Ubisoft ~~avoided~~ tried to skirt the potential bad press from performance issues by delaying the inclusion of denuvo until after people had bought the game/early reviews came out.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 years ago

RIP to a legend.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

This looks like a tasty dish - recipe please!

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 years ago

Thats messed up! fuck spez!

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

On the one hand: Yes, sure.

On the other: Joe Rogan.

[–] pptouchi@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

Really enjoyed this series!

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by pptouchi@sopuli.xyz to c/literature@beehaw.org
 

There's a thread about how people find new books, and one of my favorite ways to find things to read was browsing comments from the weekly 'What are you reading' threads in r/truelit and r/books. So what is Lemmy reading?

I'm finishing The Passenger, and about to jump into John Williams' Stoner. Excited to see what is next!

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