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- Comment on CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom 1 week ago:
Which is fine if you’re trying to still get the artist paid somewhat indirectly, but… It’s easier to just download it. Heck, most of the big guys let you download the FLAC without any login if you use the SpotiFlac tool.
- Comment on Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo 1 month ago:
I’ve seen plenty of mid to high end mice that come with rechargeable AA batteries and a USB charging port.
- Comment on A $20,000 humanoid that does chores is heading to US homes this year. 2 months ago:
Sure, but without the giant data center running it, the robot won’t be able to do anything.
$20k is probably decent for the amount of hardware you get, but the software is what would make this actually useful. And it’s a long bet on if they can make it work.
Of course I wouldn’t bring anything like this into my home that connects to a remote data center, it would have to be 100% locally run.
- Comment on Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike 3 months ago:
Ars often has multiple titles for a while before it settles on one. The URL is usually one of the title options.
- Comment on Will the Market Crash in 2026? Here's What History Says and What to Do About It 7 months ago:
History says: Anyone trying to predict the market is probably wrong and will likely lose money.
- Comment on Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing materials — extracted proteins from dairy waste combined with polymers to create plastic alternative 8 months ago:
It’s almost impossible to find gas without at least 10% ethanol included here.
Some gas stations sell 85% ethanol, and other ratios, but it’s really the 10% mix that’s the bulk of the sales.
There are a few stations in my town that sell 0% ethanol gas, but they are increasingly rare.
- Comment on Proton launches privacy-first alternative to Excel and Google Sheets 9 months ago:
If you’re buying an annual plan, Mozilla resells Mullvad for cheaper. Monthly, buying direct is cheaper.
Also, I assume, but don’t have any evidence, that buying from a reseller is a little more private due to separation of billing and services.
- Comment on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 now Steam Deck Verified with a fresh update out to improve performance 1 year ago:
Just waiting for it to hit $20. I already played it through once, so I’m definitely not paying more than that to play again.
- Comment on Subnautica 2 teases new creatures and co-op among the coral 1 year ago:
This is a game I’m not going to preorder, but watch for a few months until the bugs are worked out, then when it’s 20% off I’ll play the shit out of it!
- Comment on Modder transforms Steam Deck with broken display into a mini PC, and you can too 1 year ago:
- Comment on Modder transforms Steam Deck with broken display into a mini PC, and you can too 1 year ago:
… if they can design and print a case they probably already owned a 3d printer. The amount of plastic used to make the small case is likely just a few grams. Probably around $1 of plastic total.
Yes, the article is pretty light on details since it’s just a rehash of a couple of comments with no actual reporting, but don’t blame the person for designing and printing a neat little case for their hobby. This is a perfectly acceptable way to repair and continue to use some broken electronics.