Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back

Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by swah on Monday November 04, 2024 @05:41AM (#42040306)

I think COVID-times ended that habit quickly around my city. I used to lick my finger to open plastic bags on the supermarket and now try to find something wet instead - usually alcohol bottle.

(I'm asure it was always a bit nasty but when it became a deadly move, my habits finally changed...)

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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by basscomm on Monday November 04, 2024 @10:27AM (#42042402)

> I used to lick my finger to open plastic bags on the supermarket and now try to find something wet instead - usually alcohol bottle.

I just find something cold in my cart and use the condensation to wet my fingers

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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by otteromkram on Monday November 04, 2024 @02:42PM (#42045311)

I touch a drop of water coming out of the produce sprayer, if available.

(No, I don't touch the sprayer, just a drop.)

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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by luuurker on Monday November 04, 2024 @10:43AM (#42042569)

On softer plastic bags, stretching the plastic near the opening usually allows you to open it. Does a little bit of damage though.

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