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gdoubleambo, in Is it worth to read Star Wars novels?
@gdoubleambo@feddit.de avatar

I really like the complete High Republic series. Adult novels, young adult novels and even the middle-grade novels. Those were the first star wars books I ever read and I loved the complete setting. Also got me into comics

I also read „Catalyst: A rogue one novel“ because I love r1 and that book makes the story even better imho.

FauxPseudo, in What movie did you rewatch most often?
@FauxPseudo@lemmy.world avatar

On Facebook I collect posts like this as a demonstration of how seemingly harmless questions are the answers to security questions. This one is basically code for “What is your favorite movie.”

redballooon,

Next up “what’s your favorite mother’s maiden name?”

diskmaster23,

ALottaPussy

Knightfall,
@Knightfall@lemmy.ca avatar

It’s because of those Facebook surveys I never choose those questions.

200cc, in What gaming console / platform do you prefer?

They are more or less the same piece of hardware with different software in it. There are no reasons a console wouldn't do the same things that a PC does other than the devs put limits on what you can do with these. Consoles are crap made for stealing kids money

rikudou,
@rikudou@lemmings.world avatar

That wasn’t the question, though.

RogueTyre,

But it does seem to have better hardware for the price which they usually get back from games so unless u buy a lot of games it’s probably a cheaper option. That said I am strictly a pc gamer playing indie titles so take it with a grain of salt.

200cc,

Don't fall for the trap, it's not cheaper when you consider that you can do no upgrade and no repair

bug,

It’s also not cheaper when you consider the cost and limited choice of console games compared to the almost limitless choice of things to play on a PC, many of which are free or can often be heavily discounted. Also I hear your can use your PC for other things too!

ghostwolf, in What are some of the things you say / think to yourself when going through a hard time or dealing with uncertainty to help yourself along?
@ghostwolf@lemmy.fakeplastictrees.ee avatar

“Life wasn’t always that bad, hence there’s no reason for it to stay bad in the future.”

Of course, this won’t work with something like incurable cancer. But most things we face are temporary. Even life.

kenblu24, (edited ) in Which is the most satisfying IO connector system, in your opinion?
@kenblu24@lemmy.world avatar
  • Best insertion: Displayport Locking
    • Runner-up: Ethernet (RJ45), Apple 30-Pin (Locking)
  • Best removal: Magsafe 3
    • Runner-ups: USB-C, USB-B 3.0
  • Best differential pair connector: Lightning (because it’s so consistent feeling)
    • Runner-up: USB-C
  • Best residential AC plug: British BS1363 (Type G)
  • Best lightbulb base: Bayonet B15s
    • Runner-ups: GU10, GU24, Fluorescent Bi-pin
  • Best audio port: 6.35mm TRRS (1/4")
    • Runner-ups: Banana Jacks, Neutrik SpeakON
  • Best video port: HDMI
    • Runner-ups: RCA Composite/Component, DVI, BNC, USB-C
  • Best device-internal connector: JST GH series
    • Runner-up: any miniature mezzanine connector

  • Worst differential connectors: USB micro B 3.0, any ethernet cable with a bubble boot or broken latch, mini-HDMI, micro-HDMI
  • Worst HF connectors: Coaxial, all miniature HF wire to board connectors (holy crap the naming is inconsistent) i.e. UFL, IPEX
  • Worst audio connectors: cheap 3.5mm, spring clip terminal, binding posts (especially plastic knob ones)
  • Worst residential AC plug: Europlug
  • worst device-internal connectors: wire soldered through-hole, any Molex connector or power connector inside a computer
hydro033, (edited )

Even after silicone lubing all my molex they still suck ass. Hate those things so much

leaskovski,
@leaskovski@kbin.social avatar

I have to agree on display ports. Best fit feedback ever.

trafficnab,

Worst internal connector by far is dual USB3, the cable is so thick and unwieldly, I always feel like the pressure from trying to bend it is going to rip the header off the board

kenblu24,
@kenblu24@lemmy.world avatar

TRUE especially since the pins are tiny. I bent two of them inside the shroud somehow and they snapped, so now I only have one front USB 3.0 port.

lotanis,

Solid ranking, but on audio you’re neglecting XLR. Quarter inch jacks are indeed very satisfying, but XLR is so reassuring.

kenblu24,
@kenblu24@lemmy.world avatar

The few that I’ve used either require too much force to connect, or are just friction-fit only (like those Neutrik combo XLR + 1/4" receptacles you find on audio interfaces), but I’ll take your word for it. XLR looks like it should feel solid.

SouthFresh,
@SouthFresh@lemmy.ml avatar

Had to go too far for BNC. You don’t often question of that’s seated properly… just if it’s terminated properly

Cabrio,

BNC RG59 twist on locking coaxial connector is the superior locking cable form factor.

SirShanova,

Really, inserting HDMI is more pleasurable than RCA/composite?

schmensch,

I dislike the US power plug way more than the Europlug (or compatible sockets like Schuko). It just slides in, only thing holding it in is friction. Also, there is a connection while the contacts are exposed, exposing the user to the risk of shock.

Also, I like DisplayPort more than HDMI, it clicks really nice on insertion and in my opinion pulling it out is also more satisfying.

Billiamson, in In which game did you spend the most hours?

On steam it’s dota 2 with about 3k hours but really my most played game is the old f2p Combat Arms. I nearly exclusively played that game after school to bed for like 4 years, I probably had over 6000 hours logged. Still talk with the friends I made there a decade later.

Mr_Blott, in Which is the most satisfying IO connector system, in your opinion?

I use a hose a lot and I kept breaking those shitty plastic fittings. I bought some high-end solid brass ones made by CK Tools and oh my goodness they’re satisfyingly clunky

edent, in Which is the most satisfying IO connector system, in your opinion?
@edent@lemmy.one avatar

Magnets. (How do they work?)

I replaced all my USB-C and Micro-USB connectors with magnetic ones. No more orientation worries, no more fumbling in the dark, no more not-inserting-it-hard-enough. Just bring the two into proximity and them magically snap together.

Bliss.

sibloure,

Yes. The Magsafe connector on MacBooks has a very reassuring snap and feels solid and durable. And the color coded light indicating whether it is charging or fully charged is very satisfying.

admin,

Those are only good for charging though, right? I haven’t seen any usb-c that support data transfer.

fishos,
@fishos@lemmy.world avatar

I’ve seen one or two on Amazon that are c types with data, but I haven’t tried one yet. You are correct that most are currently power only.

edent,
@edent@lemmy.one avatar

Yes, there are magnetic USB cables which do data. Here’s my review of one shkspr.mobi/…/gadget-review-subbytech-magnetic-ch…

TheLonelyDude2049, in What's your favorite third-party app that integrates beautifully design-wise with your native iOS/Android apps?

Sync for Reddit.

godless,
@godless@latte.isnot.coffee avatar

Definitely. Just waiting for Sync for Lemmy, can't be long.

TheLonelyDude2049,

Yeah, it’s coming soon.

Nioxic, in In which game did you spend the most hours?

I would guesstimate over 12000 hours in world of warcraft

l3mming,

For perspective, that’s like 6 years of full-time employment. I am equal parts impressed and horrified.

At the very least, that game has cost you over USD 87,000 in those six years in terms of money not earned. (assuming 12,000 hours of minimum wage work).

letsgo,

Yeah but we work to live, not the other way round. Apart from it being about the only way to get a trickle of money coming in, the time spent digging someone else’s ditch is the wasted time, not the fun times we have from spending the money.

charlytune, in What series did you rewatch most often?

Twin Peaks, the original run. I watched each episode twice a week when it first aired, then several times once I had it on VHS (including a 24hr marathon with my friends), and then I’ve watched it about 3 or 4 times on DVD. However this has involved fast forwarding through some of the storylines I don’t like in the 2nd season (mostly James & Evelyn,little Nicky, and a lot of the Nadine and Mike stuff). I’ve only watched the 3rd season once so far, it’s long, and quite intense, and I haven’t had the head space and time I would like to dedicate to it when I go back into it again.

EliasChao, in What's your favorite third-party app that integrates beautifully design-wise with your native iOS/Android apps?

Ivory from the Tweetbot devs, although is not purely Apple-y, it feels like it belongs in the platform while also adding something of their own.

raubarno, in Where do you find your arts and culture news?

I’m a casual photographer and a Japanese weeb. I like this website:

tokyocameraclub.com

Their Mastodon: mstdn.tokyocameraclub.com/public/local

rusfairfax, (edited ) in What are some of the things you say / think to yourself when going through a hard time or dealing with uncertainty to help yourself along?

The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own. (Epictetus, Discourses 2.5.4–5).

I always go back to this task: is this “bad” situation something that I can control? If not, let it go - it is neither good nor bad. If yes, then how? Do the “how”. The “how” may be specific actions or they may be about controlling how I perceive the situation. If I perceive the situation negatively, work out how to perceive the situation positively. eg. Losing a job may be viewed as bad because of money issues or career issues but could be viewed positively as an opportunity to pursue passions. Perceptions are controllable so bend them to positive constructive ends.

darwinu, (edited ) in What series did you rewatch most often?

Friends, watched all 10 seasons at least 5 times in chronological order through streaming service. Watch any episode when it’s on live tv.

djmarcone,

It may be the most re-watchable series of them all but bbt is a close 2nd. Along with p and r.

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