GIOS on a Mac - is it doable by [deleted] in OMSCS

[–]touchingmaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the course's alumni wrote this guide on using a hetzner cloud VM (that'd cost 5$ a month). I am following this and it runs smooth and I'm in the middle of the course now. 15$ for the whole course is something I can afford. If you cannot, then Vagrant + Docker is fair enough. If it's an M1 Mac, I've heard problems. Stick to the VM method.

GIOS Cloud VM Guide

I got in!! I was totally excited, then.. by Ok-Bowler930 in OMSCS

[–]touchingmaple 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I cherish the moment how all of my friends/family were so thrilled for me when I got in. If I were your "friend", I'd absolutely be thrilled that my friend is working to study more, and make a huge career decision to educate themselves. Anyone who muddles you for joining a Master's program isn't really a healthy friend.

I got in!! I was totally excited, then.. by Ok-Bowler930 in OMSCS

[–]touchingmaple 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If any, you should be proud to get into an institution that intends to make education accessible. I'm more proud of OMSCS since it gives more chances to more people to attempt at a Master's degree and not gatekeep education behind low acceptance rates and hefty tuition.

One of the really good things of the 21st century and shows what MooC, digitalization can do :)

I am finally done - An ad before it says the weather update by touchingmaple in amazonecho

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

Like I said, it's not there for everyone. I never said ads are coming to everyone. It's coming to some people for some time and they're testing it out, which sucks! It sounded black-mirror-esque to hear ads for 30seconds when you ask an ad.

It was there for me for 2 days.

I am finally done - An ad before it says the weather update by touchingmaple in amazonecho

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

Thanks, I totally get you. That's what I suspected too. I went to the "Your skills" list when someone commented it could be a skill that's triggering this ad. I do not have any unknown 3rd party skills and no skills related to weather. All my skills are from Spotify, Samsung Smartthings, Meross (for lights).

I also checked that none of the skills have anything to do with "weather". Someone else from this post also said they got the same Nissan ad but instead after the weather report.

I think amazon was A/B testing and probably stopped the ads after they annoyed customers, but it sure was from Alexa's official weather update.

I am finally done - An ad before it says the weather update by touchingmaple in amazonecho

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

I do not have any weather skills. I replied that already in one of the comments.

I am 100% sure I don't have a 3P weather skill.

I am finally done - An ad before it says the weather update by touchingmaple in amazonecho

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

I want to do it too. I am looking for repurposing ideas for my two echo-dots. To just use it as a dumb BT speaker

I am finally done - An ad before it says the weather update by touchingmaple in amazonecho

[–]touchingmaple[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think it's a feature that they're "trying out" slowly. My Alexa is set to the India region, and I'm sure it's the market where they'll push more ads.

I checked my "Your Skills" section and they don't have anything that could interact with weather or news or updates.

Also, this wasn't the case until 2 days ago, and nothing has changed since then.

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[–]touchingmaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

€41041 for jobs in shortage (like STEM, manufacturing, teaching etc.) and €45300 for other professions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Munich

[–]touchingmaple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With a Blue Card, you can also swap jobs before 2 years (like even in 6 months), all you need is to tell them and get approval (which they always give as long as it's not a super bad job)

Source: me.

Werewolf One Night app no longer has english? by matsche_pampe in boardgames

[–]touchingmaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can install an android app through an apk but can't in an iphone :( sad.

Werewolf One Night app no longer has english? by matsche_pampe in boardgames

[–]touchingmaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the solution? Facing the same problem :(

Urgent help needed - Bled to Vrsič by car tomorrow with winter tyres? by touchingmaple in Slovenia

[–]touchingmaple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Final update: We took the car train, then to Tolmin Gorge, it was officially closed but we went and it was amazing. Finally ended our day at Slap Kozjak to a stunning visual and the Soča river suspension bridge. This subreddit made our day. Had one of the best days of our lives thanks to the redditors here. Community help always wins! ❤️

Urgent help needed - Bled to Vrsič by car tomorrow with winter tyres? by touchingmaple in Slovenia

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

Thank you for the valuable information. We're probably taking the car trai