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Re:2024-01-01 Emacs News on Sunday January 07, 2024 @08:47PM (#38907328)
I came across this when setting up my new config, thanks for sharing!
Re:2024-01-01 Emacs News on Sunday January 07, 2024 @08:44PM (#38907309)
I think it's a valid criticism.

Even with a lot of stuff built in, it's not very accessible and it's a chore to setup some things that could be just a checkbox or something.

I work on a retailer that partnered with Samsung to implement a feature that would disable devices if the customers didn't pay their installments in time.

I was surprised with that kind of control from Samsung. In the end it feels that device is not really yours.

I wonder if other brands do something like that.

Re:Apollo will close down on June 30th on Thursday June 08, 2023 @03:23PM (#36247277)
That's sad.

I started using the mobile site after Reddit bought Alien Blue, and I saw how the user experience gradually deteriorated to push their mobile app.

I occasionally used Apollo as an alternative, and I can understand the sentiment of the users. As a reluctant iOS user, Apollo was one of the things that kept me on the platform.

Seeing the direction thar Reddit has been taking, I hope a new platform comes to take its place with the focus on discussions/community.

Not the GP, but in my experience Kagi replaced Google well. I used Duck for quite some time, and I found Kagi to be noticeable better.
Re:The benefits of everything (in Emacs) being a buffer on Monday January 30, 2023 @04:34PM (#34586746)
I remember when I discovered this feature, I found it so cool! Emacs always surprises me with something like that.
Re:Gitlab Web IDE Beta, Powered by Visual Studio Code on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @05:53PM (#34087457)
There is a short summary at the end.
Re:Ask HN: Discord banned me with no recourse on Thursday September 15, 2022 @10:39PM (#32861431)
I had a similar issue where the support was useless (said I triggered some flag and nothing could be done). My conclusion was to avoid using the service.
Re:I want an iPhone Mini-sized Android phone on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:56AM (#31412548)
This is something I've been wishing for a while - some kind of initiative to help make a small Android device available. So I'm happy to see this, especially when it's backed by someone with influence in the industry.

The author's motivations don't see that strong, though. I mean, if Apple improved the notification system and the file management, would this project exist? Or is it that unlikely to happen in a few years?

Anyway, I really hope the project works. I really do. And I'm willing to contribute the way I can.

I've been trying to make the switch to Android for years, but couldn't find a decent device, despite few attempts over the years.

Re:Onyx BOOX Leaf: 7-inch eReader with Android 10 on Tuesday May 03, 2022 @11:56AM (#31249873)
The article says it was announced in November. This device has been available for a while, you can find user reviews already.
Re:I hate what video games have become on Sunday March 27, 2022 @10:39PM (#30826521)
Instead of crates, there are now blueprints. And instead of keys, there's credit to unlock the item of the blueprint. And instead of item drops, there are blueprints. There are still lootboxes, but these can be obtained only in events or challenges.
Re:I hate what video games have become on Sunday March 27, 2022 @10:36PM (#30826500)
While I agree Rocket League is a good example of a free to play with cosmetics, I think it got worse with the blueprint system. Now you're limited to one item per week (from the blue lootbox). And if you get the blueprint of item you want, you can't pay only for that item, you need to buy a package of credits, that may be more than you actually need.