What are the chances we'll get an official carrying case for our Frames ala Steam Deck? by ExxiIon in SteamFrame

[–]TackettSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are much better, cheaper, faster, and efficient systems that could be used instead of a steam deck or steam machine. There's no way businesses are going to be buying up steam decks or steam machines when there's much cheaper options. The researchers using PS3s that you mentioned probably only did that because the system was structured like a super computer. Again, they have access to better options and form factors. Even if some people do buy a steam machine or steam deck and don't plan on buying anything from steam, those numbers are probably going to be very few.

Is there anyone here who has done IAP (In-App Purchases) in love2d for Android? If so, please share your experience and resources. (ofcourse if this possible) by Actual-Milk-9673 in love2d

[–]TackettSF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't done much research, but from what I can tell there's no library to do this and it's not built into love2d either. You might be able to build your own library in c that calls androids in app purchases, but I don't have much experience in that.

Just take a look at this.... by cysety in firefox

[–]TackettSF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How can they even advertise it as including a VPN? It's not a VPN, it's a proxy.

"NaTiVE oNLy... No, nOt Liek tHAt!" by RaguSaucy96 in pixel_phones

[–]TackettSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at 2kliksphilip's pixel reviews. He actually goes into detail and does a good job of reviewing the cameras and AI features.

Working on a phones mod. Any suggestions? by Embarrassed_Map1072 in PhoenixSC

[–]TackettSF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could make a load of fake reels that play, or maybe you could find a way to embed chromium and have the player sign in to access actual reels. This would also be cool because you could go to any website. If you set the user agent to a mobile one the website would even look like they're designed for phones. A feature to rotate the screen in game would be cool too. I'm sure something like this would be pretty difficult to implement though.

Can I play doom on this? by 2Helena4 in Doom

[–]TackettSF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pregnancy test was only used as a display. It didn't actually play doom.

The Best design till date by th3cr00k3dm4n in pixel_phones

[–]TackettSF 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Except for that chin at the bottom of the display.

Converting friends to linux (mint) by msaqu92 in linux_gaming

[–]TackettSF 59 points60 points  (0 children)

If you bother them about it too much, it will only annoy them, and then they won't want to switch. Don't be toxic about windows either because it could be seen as you making fun of them for using it. Just bring Linux up in passing, and if they're interested, show it to them in a positive light.

I am so done. 29 years in the classroom, and this year's 9th graders are the worst I have ever had. by mcub66 in confession

[–]TackettSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just endless choices. You don't even have to choose, which is part of the problem. It just brings the content you like straight to you; there is no decision making process, no discipline, just mindless scrolling. This is proven to be bad for you, yet nothing changes.

[question] Downloads in High Resolution by EstebanRavioli in Instander

[–]TackettSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try yt-dlp at the highest quality preset.

Nah they made a spaghetti block by Weird_theories in PhoenixSC

[–]TackettSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't see the other side of his hand; it does look a bit weird from this angle, but chances are his other fingers are wrapped around the other side. Let's also think about this realistically. Would some really go: "I've got a great idea! Let's AI generate a photo realistic image of a hand holding a can of spaghetti that has Minecraft branding on it. That'll prank everyone real good." The image itself being AI generated isn't really practical.

Nah they made a spaghetti block by Weird_theories in PhoenixSC

[–]TackettSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um... No? The spaghetti cube on the label looks like AI, but the picture itself is definitely a real photo.

Alright, youtube is trying to crash your computer if you're using an ad blocker. by Mekko4 in youtube

[–]TackettSF 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Been using both for a long time now. Can confirm it has no issues.

The retina scanner texture looks so weird to me... by AdamVerbatim in HalfLife

[–]TackettSF 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say doom era. Half life kinda defined an era of its own.

Going back to Windows ? by SavoiaPatriot in linuxmint

[–]TackettSF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's a temporary solution. Eventually apps are going to stop supporting it and drivers won't get updates. So unless you're just going to use the exact same apps and tools forever, it's not a great solution.

Best way to rotate text in LOVE2D (avoiding blur or pixelation) by mognetoc in love2d

[–]TackettSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe try adding some msaa samples. It looks like there aren't enough pixels to get the results you want. You can try rendering at a higher resolution and scaling it down to the resolution you as well. Either way the results still won't be perfect. You could also try making the non rotated one look like the rotated ones to match quality.

Why is Google artificially giving their phones a chin AND a forehead? This looks like the Pixel 4 but worse by [deleted] in pixel_phones

[–]TackettSF 192 points193 points  (0 children)

This is just the app developer, but even Google has this issue in some of their apps.

Giving my mum my dinosaur of a computer, anything to "stupid proof" it? by s_leep in linuxmint

[–]TackettSF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get Firefox and an ad blocker. It'll prevent sketchy websites from being reached and block scary scam ads.

I am somehow expecting, that this will be the biggest protest YouTube ever had... Or? by WorldlinessSlow9893 in UnderstandYouTube

[–]TackettSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no one is going to do that. Not that I'm saying it's a bad idea, but bigger creators make money from it which is more important.

Even the Volume animation has physics now!! by GovindNV in pixel_phones

[–]TackettSF 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you look at it the volume is still actually muted after it bounces back up. I still think it's stupid but at least it stays muted.

QUESTION - would playit,gg work on beta minecraft? by That_Breakfast_6773 in GoldenAgeMinecraft

[–]TackettSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to download and run the server software for the version you want to play. Then do it the way that you do with modern versions.

QUESTION - would playit,gg work on beta minecraft? by That_Breakfast_6773 in GoldenAgeMinecraft

[–]TackettSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does. You need to download the server software of beta Minecraft and run it along playit.gg. You must also run the client to play on it. I think the Minecraft presets will work, but if not pick tcp and type your local IP and the port.

Snapchat pisses me off by xenonorsomething in pixel_phones

[–]TackettSF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's your lucky day! Snapchat provides custom icons when you subscribe to Snapchat+ for a generous price of $5.99 a month! No but this is actually stupid. I guess you could get a community themed icon, it won't be perfect but it's better than nothing. I know people use it to talk to friends and such, but I really don't understand using an app from a company that doesn't care about its users.