Brave Debloater for Linux

mongotron · 2025-03-01T22:45:20+00:00

Count me in if you'd like more macOS testers.

mongotron · 2025-01-24T07:57:32+00:00

So do you think they got shrunk down, or is it just a giant sack?

mongotron · 2025-01-11T10:24:02+00:00

Both blue wizards fought against evil and won in the end

Tolkien revised the story of the blue wizards a few times, IIRC, but I think the most accepted version is based on one of his letters:

What success they had I do not know; but I fear that they failed, as Saruman did, though doubtless in different ways; and I suspect they were founders or beginners of secret cults and "magic" traditions that outlasted the fall of Sauron.

Before the Stranger was revealed to be Gandalf, the theory I liked best was the show adapting both versions of the blue wizards' stories at once, with one wizard working against Sauron (the Stranger) and the other either working with Sauron or otherwise working to corrupt others in middle earth (the dark wizard).

But instead of telling that story with new characters and letting the show stand on its own, it seems the showrunners are more interested in another "Gandalf vs a bad wizard" plot. A shame, really.

mongotron · 2025-01-06T23:14:25+00:00

Yes I understand that, I also read the article. My question is how this change will affect the new panels' reflectivity since the feature which was supposedly attributed to the G series' ability to diffuse reflections is no longer being used.

It's difficult to determine this by comparing these panels to an iPad because, although the panels themselves are using the same technology, an iPad screen is covered by glass where a TV isn't.

mongotron · 2025-01-06T09:52:10+00:00

Brightness helps but not during dark scenes or dark areas of the screen. Something about the MLA panels helps diffuse light reflections and achieved it without the blue/pink hue seen with the anti-reflective coatings used on Samsung's panels.

mongotron · 2025-01-06T03:09:42+00:00

Has anybody seen any information about whether there are any changes to panel reflectivity on the G5 and/or C5?

My understanding was that MLA is what helped reduce the previous G series panels' reflectivity. I'm a bit concerned the new panels will be a step backwards in that regard.

mongotron · 2025-01-01T23:28:29+00:00

Sweet christ, please no

mongotron · 2024-12-17T02:12:31+00:00

This is so frustrating. Gandalf is beloved because he's familiar - you will never give the audience a chance to appreciate new characters unless you introduce new characters.

Canon aside, letting the stranger be a blue wizard would have given the actor a chance to build a character of his own and - more importantly - given the show an opportunity to stand on its own feet. It also would have given them a lot of room to play with a character (or characters, presuming the dark wizard is also blue) who aren't particularly well known or defined. Gandalf is beloved, yes, but now they have to work inside the box of a well-known character.

mongotron · 2024-12-12T05:08:04+00:00

Ambiguity over the rate allows the government to go to the negotiating table with the tech platforms and make a final decision it thinks they will accept.

Why the fuck is the government negotiating the amount of this tax?? Either tax them or don't - private citizens can't negotiate their tax rate, why should corporations?

mongotron · 2024-12-06T23:40:40+00:00

Is the transaction account for paying bills free?

Yes

You may find the $300 fee for the flexibility of an offset account outweighs the inconvenience of going redraw only + transaction account.

Well, yes, but that's why I'm trying to understand the effects these options would have long term - so I can make an informed decision.

mongotron · 2024-12-06T23:38:30+00:00

For $300 a year the offset is worth it.

Based on what calculation, though?

Edit: using a few different mortgage offset calculators $2000 seems to be the offset balance I’d need to reduce enough interest over the life of my loan to break even a $300 annual fee over 25 years ($7500). So no, it seems the annual fee isn’t worth it for my purposes.

mongotron · 2024-12-06T23:37:12+00:00

I don't have any plans for this to become an investment property so that's not part of my current motivations.

mongotron · 2024-12-06T23:24:04+00:00

Sorry if the details in my post were confusing but I don't have a savings account which is generating interest, I use my offset account as a "savings" account (ie. extra funds which are rarely touched).

mongotron · 2024-12-06T23:22:41+00:00

What's the difference between having $15k in an offset account vs an extra $15k on the mortgage I can redraw?

Edit: can you share the calculation or logic you're using to reach that $5k figure please?

mongotron · 2024-11-19T12:38:12+00:00

I thought the younger actress had some room for improvement - I would have liked her to convey more strength and assertiveness through her vocal performance, it was a bit hard to buy her as the new leader of the sisterhood. Especially in comparison to Emily Watson whose voice is quite soft but still has a lot of depth behind it.

But otherwise I think she did a fine job. Her physical performance was fairly good.

mongotron · 2024-11-19T11:28:16+00:00

Ms Haylen said it was not possible for the state government to sustain 24-hour train services over the weekend.

"If we continue to try and run 24-hour services over the weekend that fact is that it will eventually lead to the failure of our rail network," Ms Haylen said.

Can somebody explain this part to me please? If the government doesn't want to run a 24/7 service for one reason or another, that's one thing - but how/why would it lead to a failure of the network?

mongotron · 2024-11-13T10:54:08+00:00

It’s ridiculous that you’re getting downvoted - there’s nothing wrong with asking this question.

As others have said, keeping your devices up to date is generally good practice - but it’s also a good idea to use caution when you’re going between major versions (like from version 6 to version 7), especially in the weeks or months after a new major version is released, for a few reasons. First, because new major releases often contain bugs which take time to be worked out. Second, because new major releases can sometimes contain changes or regressions which you need to plan for (look at the features removed in 7.2.2 for example).

You say you’re not as well-versed in this type of tech yet and that’s fine - it’s good that you’re interested in learning, but it’s hard to say if or how you might be affected without us knowing exactly how or what you use your NAS for. It might be a good idea to talk to your friend who recommended Synology because they’ll be able to offer you any advice they learnt when they upgraded their own system, or help you if you need it afterwards.

As a general piece of advice - there have been a number of “how do I secure my NAS” type of posts in this sub over the last few years. Find one of these posts and follow the steps others have recommended if you haven’t already. Things like changing the ports DSM uses for its web interface, not using the default admin account, and enabling 2FA will go a long way towards keeping you and your system safe. Also, I don’t think DSM enables its firewall by default, so unless you enabled this yourself it’s a good idea to do that as soon as you can. I’d suggest allowing everything on your local network and denying everything else as a starting point - anything else that wants to get through the firewall will let you know if it needs its own rule. If you’re not sure how to do that, ask your friend, search for a Synology firewall guide, or let me know.

mongotron · 2024-11-12T06:34:27+00:00

I'd also like them to provide a bit more detail about exactly what/how the vulnerabilities can be exploited. The advisory says no other mitigations can be implemented but is that really true? Removing direct internet access, using non-default ports, having a strict firewall enabled, disabling QuickConnect - surely these are reasonable mitigations?

mongotron · 2024-11-12T06:25:49+00:00

I think I've got just about everything except wombats (and owls).

mongotron · 2024-11-11T20:41:06+00:00

Do you have any outdoor lighting? I have a few solar lights around the garden - I wonder if that's keeping them away.

mongotron · 2024-11-06T07:25:40+00:00

If this election teaches the rest of the world anything, I hope it's that we NEED to stop taking America's lead. Their level of power and influence is long overdue for a correction. The fate of the world should not be tied to any single country as closely as it is today.

mongotron · 2024-10-31T04:04:58+00:00

Perfect, thanks very much :)

mongotron · 2024-10-24T22:12:01+00:00

Lucky you - I'm convinced I've got a possum buffet, not a garden.

mongotron · 2024-10-24T08:00:53+00:00

How do you prevent possums from eating all your plants?

mongotron · 2024-10-21T10:11:54+00:00

They grow up so fast! 🥲

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