I’ll run a backup and restore when moving to a new device, because why not. But regular backups? Meh, the ether can have my messages if my phone dies.
That said, depending on how this new system is rolled out, I may subscribe just to support the Signal foundation.
A couple of people mentioned sparkling water, and I want to join the train.
I got an off-brand sodastream. That and some Aarke flavor drops (https://aarke.us/collections/flavor-drops), and I have an infinite supply of la croix-esq bubble water.
I keep 2 bottles of (fridge-filtered) tap water in the fridge at all times and when I get the “I’m bored and don’t know what else I want” pangs, I go there first.
I also generally try drinking more water, especially at the start of a meal, to push back against the tendency to over eat.
Finally there’s the “just buy healthier snacks” but I struggle with that one the most
What I’m shocked about is there’s a $14M black market for rhino horns and they’re principled enough to not just sell dried glue shavings and call it rhino horn.
The news is he was responding to a question about his favorite flavor of ice cream.
(I get that corporate environments are often off the table for this).
FYI in case anyone needs to hear this, but Firefox can be installed as a user in windows if you just decline the admin prompt when installing.
Who the fuck doesn’t like NPR?
Ahh yes, the classic tiger meal - euthanized Yorkshire terrier.
We created a totally secure and definitely unguessable (Probably Unique)™ identifier system - an MD5 hash of FirstnameLastname-DOB
Oh also with this new totally flawless system, you’re now legally obligated to recite I’m full your (Probably Unique)™ 32-character hash to any ICE agents who request it. Failure to do so will result in detainment.
For immigrants, we will happily tattoo your (Probably Unique)™ hash on your wrist for your convenience.
Plenty of options out there both chromium and non-chromium based, no excuse in my book!
People still raw dog the internet without ad blockers in the year of our lord 2025?
I opened it and saw precisely 0 ads (aside from the article itself trying to sell me DK) on FF for Android.
Want people to eat more US tomatoes? Maybe try making them taste good instead of just growing the tomato equivalent of iceberg lettuce because it keeps for weeks and “looks good”
Oh, really, Vernon? Why pretend, we both know perfectly well what this is about. You want me to have an abortion.
The current administration is very anti-antisemitism, I’m sure they’ll get right on it… Any minute now…
Did you try getting rid of the old one and putting the new one in its former place?
My understanding is many of the ones that are only rated for water have additional nooks and crannies where the liquid you are carbonating can get trapped, yielding nastiness over time.
I think there’s a lot more to it than cost. Men, even with considerable health care resources, are often very averse to mental health care.
Thinking of my father in law, for example, I don’t know how much you would have to pay him to get him into a therapist’s office, but I’m certain he wouldn’t go for free.
99% chance it’ll wind up in the T&C of just about every “free” service sporting “AI” features. People will sell their likeness without even blinking
brands were increasingly exploring hosting a business account and posting content on Reddit to boost the likelihood of their ads appearing in the responses of generative AI chatbots
If you’re actually strapped for cash, buying a used system will always come on top. If you’re patient, watch goodwill and other spots for home-built systems that have new enough components to have an upgrade path in the future.