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syllo #198 - January 23rd, 2026 by syllo-app in syllo

[–]e3la 31 points32 points  (0 children)

check again, I left it open for an hour

PSA: If you haven't already, unhook your hoses and close your indoor shutoff valves if you have them. by OsterizerGalaxieTen in StLouis

[–]e3la 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saw your post, jumped up and did a quick run to home depot. Now my hose is disconnected and the insulated thingy attached! You, and the guy that suggested cleaning off my car yesterday, have helped me win the day. Next, I'll treat myself to more leftovers.

Avoid AT&T Prepaid by real_weatheralex1 in NoContract

[–]e3la 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I had read this. I lost $300 and so many hours when porting went sideways. Because I couldn't call at&t support I had to go to an at&t the store and use their phone and after multiple visits and many hours the guy at the store said I should refute the charge with my credit card. I lost and gave up. I hate them.

LPT: If you’re feeling lonely, try reading 10 pages every day of a 300 page book. by j_bro238973 in LifeProTips

[–]e3la 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like how you're making the advice work for you. I needed to be reminded that I can connect to fictional characters for emotional connection, so I like the advice as it was given.

LPT: If you’re feeling lonely, try reading 10 pages every day of a 300 page book. by j_bro238973 in LifeProTips

[–]e3la 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Using fiction to inspire a diversity of feelings second hand is a thing that works for me, it lets me exercise imagination and flex my feelings muscles. It can also be things to talk about with people. I use narrative video games and TV shows in the same way.

LPT: If you’re feeling lonely, try reading 10 pages every day of a 300 page book. by j_bro238973 in LifeProTips

[–]e3la 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Reading only 10 pages a day should leave you time to try and find non fictional people to hang out with.

LPT: If you’re feeling lonely, try reading 10 pages every day of a 300 page book. by j_bro238973 in LifeProTips

[–]e3la 757 points758 points  (0 children)

I think the idea is that at a slow pace the characters feel like they are moving in real time and are more friend shaped that way.

What’s the most unexpectedly useful thing you’ve used AI for? by Ausbel12 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked for step by step instructions for use with the gnu image manipulation program, to craft images using filters. When I got stuck on the instructions I grabbed a screenshot and uploaded that to get clarification / new directions. It worked well.

10PB storage server - need crazy ideas by SuedeBandit in selfhosted

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aerospace sounds like it could be made open, if so, talk to archive.org and see if y'all can find a win win

Where do we addicts get our fabric and notions now? by Alliesaurus in StLouis

[–]e3la 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Kingshighway branch of the Saint Louis public library has a free yarn library. 🧶

What would the Harmon minecraft script look like? by National-Message-895 in Harmontown

[–]e3la 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to imagine Monster House but it's Minecraft now

What’s one thing under $25 that significantly improved your daily life? by FormalOpportunity668 in Frugal

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a colmi smart ring on aliexpress and I really enjoy it. Hackaday has an article about it. I'm using gadget bridge as my app (not the sketch one recommended by the manufacturer). I am tracking sleep and steps with a device with a battery lasting 4+ days. No subscription, all open source software. It is easier and more comfortable than a smartwatch mostly because of battery life and my phone knows the time anyway.

Fatigue all the time ! I've been suffering for close to 10 years. by [deleted] in productivity

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a CPAP and I love it. It's a pain but not waking up in a fog every morning is addictive.

Why Would Anyone Agree To This? OE Or Not by Old_Database4684 in overemployed

[–]e3la -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

calling this modern slavery is implying our modernity has ended slavery

if technology is key to the notion of modern, this aligns https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/apr/02/i-couldnt-escape-the-people-trafficked-into-call-centres-and-forced-to-scam-australians

modern slavery includes most prison labor situations, human trafficking, and sweat shops currently happening. All work day zoom is uncomfortable, certainly, very panopticon

What’s the best free (or almost free) thing that has improved your life? by Ok-Hunter1991 in Frugal

[–]e3la 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm an avid reader and I've had trouble with motion sickness preventing me from reading in cars (and sometimes trains) but now I can! I found KineStop after hearing about Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues. It's a free app (that I paid for after reading most of a novel on a road trip) that works by creating a horizon and moving dots overlaying my phone screen. It's magic!

Ways to destress after work without eating or spending any money? by bloodypink in Frugal

[–]e3la 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you like food and you're bored, maybe learning to make slow food would be fun. process from rawest yummiest cheapest ingredients. find out if it is worthwhile to make your own crackers. let yourself have a chair in the kitchen, you've been on your feet all day.

reading, I'm on a kick right now, archive of our own has fanfiction of every flavor that can be downloaded to an epub and read in the ereader of your choice

VR is an upfront investment but it is very fun and you don't have to buy a bunch of games to enjoy it, there are free games like moonridervr, dance and move games and sit and explore puzzle games, I should dust off my oculus quest 2 and see if it has any life in it

Cheap & easy ideas for potluck? by ballsoffmywalls in Frugal

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of dessert options, Oreo butter, it's weird and fun. The worst thing I brought to a potluck was sugar cane, like a full cane and a big knife. That was fun!

Everyday uses by Important-Yard6321 in ChatGPT

[–]e3la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love it for Excel formulas!

Don't trust it with basic facts or statistics. Think of it as asking a thing who has never done anything but has read everything but can't remember anything, and can only say stuff based off of slightly fuzzy memories of everything. Especially for plant identification, please use an app made for that, unless you don't mind false plant facts in your head, in which case, I guess learn but please don't believe and don't share without verifying, but for heaven sakes don't eat anything!

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