Hawke

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Hawke,

I think it’s riffing on “handguns”

Hawke,

Pretty sure that’s not the case, unless you rewrite the entire disk every time you plug it in. Nothing is refreshing those magnetic domains.

Hawke,

The article says no, just that it should be capable of supporting “sustainable” grazing if that’s possible. But who knows?

Where can a Boomer catch up on current computer/software technology?

I have an eight-year-old laptop that needs replacing and I’m paralyzed. What are the most reliable ones now? Do I need a desktop for CAD? Pros and cons of operating systems (and where do I find them?) Browsers ditto? Where do I find answers that aren’t just product marketing?

Hawke,

Lots of great recommendations here. I’ll add some things:

  1. Windows will be a great choice for something you are familiar with, but the current iterations are definitely heading in the direction of being advertising-filled messes. So it’s not a bad idea to look at alternatives.
  2. Apple should be a good choice for a “just works” system without a lot of junk in it. But if you’re new to it there will be a learning curve. Software options are also more limited. AutoCAD looks to be your only major commercial CAD option there.
  3. If you want to explore Linux, try a live usb stick and see what you think. It will feel very different and there will be a larger learning curve, but a liveUSB should be a risk free and relatively easy way to try it out and see if you love the difference or hate the change. If you still are interested at that point consider dual-booting or repurposing an older system for something to tinker with.
  4. CAD in particular might be a sticking point. Windows will give you the most options. You didn’t mention whether you’re tied to a specific system as is common for a profession / livelihood or whether you’re open to options. If you’re able to look at alternatives— AutoCAD is on Mac and Windows, SolidWorks is on windows only. QCAD is a smaller option for 2D CAD on all three platforms and I’ve been happy with it for everything I’ve tried to do.
Hawke,

Thanks for clarifying, I also misinterpreted!

It might be wise to edit the post to say something like “overwhelmed” or “paralyzed by the choices”.

Hawke,

each $100 bill is worth more.

But the creation of each additional bill devalues the currency. At some point the value of all this paper money is negative because it’s not worth keeping and storing. The point at which they cross from positive to negative value would give them zero value, and they’d be equal.

Hawke,

No, to the Bee.

USS Monitor (lemmy.world)

The USS Monitor was an ironclad warship used by the Union Navy during the US Civil War. It was a radical design that sat low on the waterline to present a very small target, and had a revolving turret rather than a broadside battery. The turret traversed with steam power, being about to make a full rotation in just under 23...

Hawke,

Couple of errors in text: “wreaking” havoc, not wrecking; “foundered” in a storm, not floundered.

Hawke, (edited )

It’s definitely “founder”. Edit: This is also the word that was used in the Wikipedia article.

founder (on something) (of a ship) to fill with water and sink

Our boat foundered on a reef.

www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/…/founder_2

Hawke,

Just SysRq. Alt+PrtScr is how you press SysRq Just like you wouldn’t write “shift+1” instead of “!”

Hawke,

And after too, since radar is light.

Hawke,

Yes, that’s a Y-turn.

Hawke,

Why would you make a U-turn in a driveway? Driveways are generally narrower than roads.

Surely it’d be a Y-turn.

Hawke,

No. This has always been a thing. Go back and watch a trailer for an old movie that you know well.

The trick is that you only know it’s a spoiler after you’ve seen the movie.

Hawke,

No it’s just disgusting

Hawke,

The mute icon on a browser tab. Chancrs of wanting to select the tab: 80%, close the tab, 20%, mute 0%. If I want to do that I’ll right-click and choose from the menu.

Hawke,

I’m curious, is lithium mining any worse for the environment than any other mining? If so, why is that?

Because it seems to me that all mining is terrible for the environment, and there’s no reason that I know to complain about lithium over gold or oil or coal.

Hawke,

Even with food, potash is mined for fertilizer to grow food. Not as direct but still applies.

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