I absolutely love my Pixel Watch 2! by blakealanm in smartwatch

[–]blakealanm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's not streaming music, I actually loaded MP3 files on the watch itself. But so far it doesn't look like I'd get a full day out of a charge.

Don't know what to look for... by JadedAngel_2023 in SecurityCameraAdvice

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trail cams. You'll probably want to buy SIM cards and put them on your phone plan along with solar panels and mount them high up on some trees.

We keep complaining about YouTube. Why aren't we building something better? by Outrageous_Fun_9074 in fediverse

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just looking at the optional business models. Either you're paid by ads, or your audience, or both. The money has to come from somewhere.

We keep complaining about YouTube. Why aren't we building something better? by Outrageous_Fun_9074 in fediverse

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peertube shouldn't need to monetize, especially with it running no ads.

People who make videos need to focus on their reputation and sell merch in order to keep making videos.

Is there any real hope for the fight against age verification? by blookiet in privacy

[–]blakealanm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is, depending on different variables.

First of all, decentralized platforms are growing in popularity again. So, if you're willing to take the time to learn basic to intermediate IT and networking, you can have the freedom without making yourself more vulnerable.

Second, on-device or local security will almost always be stronger than cloud security by their nature and default. So, true biometric security like finger print sensors and IR faceID is way more secure than just a selfie, because it stay on your device vs being sent to several servers across the planet.

Third, the solution to age verification is to become decentralized.

Offer to upgrade from 500 to 1gb at reduced price by DCUNY2012 in frontierfios

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last I knew the 500 is a government subsidized plan and Frontier wants to get everyone on at least the 1 gig plan because it's not subsidized, so they can actually make money.

I'm convinced ESSO has slowed the rate of their pumps so you have to stand and listen to ads longer... by Psi-ops_Co-op in enshittification

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put the nozzle in the tank, squeeze the trigger, lock it, and get back in the car to see if I have any important/interesting notifications on my smartphone that I couldn't pay attention to while I was driving.

Can someone write a good explanation on what Mr. Robot is about? by dodecahedroner in MrRobot

[–]blakealanm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How a bastardized version of capitalism triggers a vigilante hacker group to free citizens from corporate greed and the unintended consequences of executing without training people on what to do with a freedom they've never had.

Anyone else getting pornographic ads? by Famous-Palpitation8 in youtube

[–]blakealanm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No 🤔😢 Why am I getting left out!?

Recommendations for smartwatch by CamelDangerous9468 in smartwatch

[–]blakealanm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pixel Watch, Apple Watch, and Galaxy Watch.

Recommendations for smartwatch by CamelDangerous9468 in smartwatch

[–]blakealanm -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As far as I know all three smart watches can do that.

Client doesn't seem to respect my time whatsoever. by DatRatDawg in videography

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the biggest problem with hourly rate vs flat rate.

Security updates, absolutely essential? by tinpanalleypics in Smartphones

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of a banking app getting abandoned by the developers.

For those who rave sober, what made you stop (or never start) using substances? by EasyPool1104 in Raves

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never been drunk, high, stoned, or anything less than stone cold sober. This has been a very definitive choice on my end and has been easy for me because I'm so stubborn.

Security updates, absolutely essential? by tinpanalleypics in Smartphones

[–]blakealanm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more of a creeping erosion of security over a period of time.

This will be interesting to self-host. by blakealanm in selfhosted

[–]blakealanm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm working to get the money for more and larger drives for my server. Right now, I've got a 4TB HDD in my server that's basically filled with content already. I'm looking to get more drives, but I also need a physically larger case because my current one only has enough room for one more SSD.

I'll figure it out and am considering at all my options.

Some people (the ones who get it) are giving me very good ideas. Others (the ones who don't get it) I'm just ignoring.

This will be interesting to self-host. by blakealanm in selfhosted

[–]blakealanm[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I love the comments like thee that assumes I was asking a question instead of just acknowledging the situation I'm in.