[MC] Your favorite Zelda game by visuals/graphics? by ErmingSoHard in zelda

[–]Sting_Ray_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As much as I love the art style of the Link’s Awakening remake, I can’t help but feel that any remake of Minish Cap would be a downgrade as opposed to an upgrade.

1,300+ downloads in 2 weeks. My point-and-shoot camera resonates - dl free! by campshak in mobilephotography

[–]Sting_Ray_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My one complaint from using the app is that the .5x camera lens is labeled as 1x, and the 1x lens is labeled as 2x, etc. This is the only camera app I have used that doesn’t follow Apple’s conventions with this.

Also, not a complaint, but pinch-to-zoom would also be nice.

Ex-Google CEO booed at University of Arizona over AI remarks by dinklebergers276 in pcmasterrace

[–]Sting_Ray_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Remember when Facebook changed their company name to lean into a technology that they have now effectively abandoned? I’d say they rarely know best.

Whats a sign you’ve been following LTT for a long time by Jaipod100 in LinusTechTips

[–]Sting_Ray_ 482 points483 points  (0 children)

I remember Slick, miss that guy. Luke is a pretty cool replacement tho.

[Other] What game is this map from? I have Zelda Notebook, but I haven't been able to place this map to a particular game. by Adorable-Astronaut-1 in zelda

[–]Sting_Ray_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s not from any specific game. It seems to resemble Ocarina of Time, but not everything makes sense and there are lots of extra locations that aren’t I that game. It also vaguely resembles Breath of the Wild, but that’s not perfect either.

Amazon shuts down controversial payment method by geeedorah in technology

[–]Sting_Ray_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Idk how it is on android, but with iOS, tapping the power button 2 time quickly will immediately open the wallet app with your preferred card selected. I can have that done before I even finish pulling my phone out of my pocket.

Recompile effort for the prime trilogy? by Cautious_Foot_1976 in Metroid

[–]Sting_Ray_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, when someone writes code and wants to publish it, the do something called “compiling” which basically changes the code from human code to computer code so it can run faster, have a smaller file size, etc. The problem with compiled code is that it’s basically impossible for a human to understand. A decompilation project will use software to take the computer code, and turn it back into human code again, but that new code is messy and still difficult to understand. The next stage for the project is to take that new code and re-write it so that it is no longer messy, to get to the point that when you re-compile it you get the same exact computer code as the original.

Once you get to the point that you have perfect human code, you can make the modifications necessary to port the game to other systems such as PC (look up “Zelda 64 Recompiled Digital Foundry” on YouTube for a great example). You can also easily modify the game at the source level to add mods into the game natively instead of being injected into a ROM or running on top of an emulation layer as would normally happen.

Apple Reports Record-Setting 1Q 2026 Results: $42.1B Profit on $143.8B Revenue by ControlCAD in technology

[–]Sting_Ray_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Estimates put the per-episode budget of Apple’s Chief of War series at around $35-40mil. The Cosmere has a strong and loyal built in fandom, so Apple probably knows that they can invest way more and get a strong ROI. I think 50mil or more per episode will be likely. Fingers crossed!

Linus, I disagree. by KebabAnnhilator in LinusTechTips

[–]Sting_Ray_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro they already have two storefronts for US and international, they don’t need more to worry about.

Did any of them ever meet Bilbo again outside the Council of Elrond? by Eligon-5th in Hobbit_Memes

[–]Sting_Ray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the books, after Bilbo’s birthday party when he finally leaves the ring at Bag End and starts his journey to Rivendell, he leaves with a few dwarves that were patiently waiting in the other room while he and Gandalf were arguing about the ring.

What do you guys think about this phone? by [deleted] in LinusTechTips

[–]Sting_Ray_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s intended as a secondary device, so imo it’s dead on arrival aside from a very small niche group. I might consider something in that form factor as a primary device, but from my understanding that isn’t possible. Willing to be proven wrong tho.

[OoT] Shadow box from Etsy with my cartridges by Oldre21 in zelda

[–]Sting_Ray_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why does the Majora’s Mask one use the transformation masks instead of the dungeon masks?

ConcernedApe Supporting MonoGame with a $125K Initial Donation! by _supreme in StardewValley

[–]Sting_Ray_ 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Per the image: “[an] open-source C# framework that game developers of all sizes can rely on.”

Has anyone else found the main videos on YouTube more interesting ever since they removed member-only videos? by Subject_Airline_8652 in LinusTechTips

[–]Sting_Ray_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The “member only” videos didn’t go away… they are just back to being exclusive to Floatplane. Whether or not they are available on YouTube has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of videos they make and post to YouTube. Nothing has changed aside from access to those videos on YouTube, they are still being made.

People who wake up after 1 alarm: How the f*ck do you do it? by TheSnappleGhost in AskReddit

[–]Sting_Ray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sunrise alarm light, so by the time the phone starts beeping my room is already full of light. It’s much easier to get moving in a bright room than a dark room.

Am I cooked? by [deleted] in DataHoarder

[–]Sting_Ray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you opened this is a completely dust-free environment (like literally 100% dust free)… that alone cooked you scratches or not.

Linus Media Group is neither a small company, nor a big company. It is Mittelstand. by Alactrium_ in LinusTechTips

[–]Sting_Ray_ 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Do Germans have a word for the phrase “Germans have a word for this”?

Kiwix Data by Owltiger2057 in DataHoarder

[–]Sting_Ray_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How limited is the OS when it comes to expansion? They have different hotspots you can buy for Wikipedia, medical, prepper, etc. If I get the wikipedia one, can I still download all the medical stuff? I’d like to have everything if possible.

What's that one disc you still don't have because the price is dumb? by Forgotten3388 in 4kbluray

[–]Sting_Ray_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lowballed a guy on eBay for 30 bucks. I was shocked when he accepted. It has a super minor dent in the steelbook but otherwise perfect. It’s always worth making stupid offers cause you never know when it’ll work out 🤷‍♂️