sic_semper_tyrannis

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered revealed, it's out now and Steam Deck Verified in c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 4 points 1 day ago

Morrowind modded in OpenMW is actually quite fun to play, the main thing I'd really appreciate in a remake would be getting rid of the D20 system for a more modern hit mechanic. Striking time and time again an enemy only to never do damage is so frustrating.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered revealed, it's out now and Steam Deck Verified in c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 12 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Oh it's finally releasing as a finished game?!

Trump Admin Will Garnish Struggling Borrowers' Wages as Student Loan Payments Resume in c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis -5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Why would this be a bad thing? I assume that's the connotation for posting it here

GBoard network-less emoji search? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I recently listened to the Dev discussing his keyboard. They mentioned better support for multiple languages so maybe it'll work how you want it to now.

GBoard network-less emoji search? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 7 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Maybe try another app such as FUTO keyboard? I don't have experience with Gboard fyi

Settlers bundle discount code in c/gog@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 4 days ago

Someone already took it and didn't say anythiny

Why do you use the distro you use? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 6 days ago

I use Mint because I use lots of small project software that tends to only have packages for Debian/Ubuntu. Mint also works very well with an NVIDIA card. I've tried other distros but they fail to work well with nvidia.

When I get a new AMD laptop I want to try Vanilla OS as apparently it can use any package format but is also immutable which I like. I just hope they have the KDE Plasma edition out by then because I really don't enjoy Gnome

Is Signal safe and still private on an IPhone? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 4 points 6 days ago

It's only as safe as Apple, which is to say you can't trust them. If you have AI enabled it'll be scanning everything (to include signal) to learn your habits and assist you "better".

*Permanently Deleted* in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Here is Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons latest podcast. He is interviewing a cyber security expert and at the time stamp I gave he talks about the malware briefly. I've also read about this in the past as well but can't supply evidence.

Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast: Life on the Blue Team Starting from: 00:23:02

Episode webpage: https://podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/04/14/life-on-the-blue-team/

Media file: https://media.blubrry.com/firewalls_dont_stop_dragons/content.blubrry.com/firewalls_dont_stop_dragons/2025-04-14_Ep424_Life_on_the_Blue_Team.mp3#t=1382

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[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 4 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Block the email sender and don't use the unsubscribe button as that can have malware

Safe and private way to share location with family in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 5 points 1 week ago

https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/xyz.zood.george

I noticed this app on F-Droid but have no experience with it. Maybe it'll suit your needs

Wanting to get into the Hobby in c/astrophotography@lemmy.world
[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've had my eyes on the new EQ-AL55i Pro for that reason.

I've been attending my local astronomy club since I posted this. Everyone has been saying my lens should be totally fine and one person showed me this website: https://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/

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Wanting to get into the Hobby (self.astrophotography)
 

Hey everyone, I've been a long time photographer on a hiatus. Ever since learning about the existence of EQ mounts I have been excited to get back into photography and try the astro side of it.

I have a 300mm f/2.8 lens for my DSLR and am wondering if that focal length is any good. Thanks!

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Discord Program (Vesktop) (flathub.org)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by sic_semper_tyrannis to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
17 comments fedilink
 

I don't use Discord much anymore and haven't used this program but this looks like a nice 3rd party Discord flatpak. It supports screensharing on Wayland. Just thought I'd share with the community

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Signal on F-droid Guardian Repo (self.privacy)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by sic_semper_tyrannis to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
47 comments fedilink
 

I just noticed today that Signal (not talking Molly) is now available on F-Droid via the "Guardian" repository.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

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Looking for a Modern Retro Case (self.pcmasterrace)
 

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a modern designed case (preferably SFF) that has retro asthetics. Examples would be the SilverStone FLP01 and Ayaneo's Retro Mini PCs.

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Reviewers without Conflict of Interest? (self.3dprinting)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by sic_semper_tyrannis to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
18 comments fedilink
 

Are there any reviewers on YouTube/Rumble/etc. or independent blogs that don't post affiliate links, aren't sponsored by the printer company, or had one sent out by the company? Those to me all seem like a conflict of interest.

Yes people need to make money, I'm not blind to that, but they can advertise other things that aren't a direct conflict of interest.

I'm looking to get my first printer and would like to get info from an unbiased source. I just don't know enough to weed through the million 3D printer channels.

The Sovol SV06 Ace seems nice with little research as it is large enough to print the project I have in mind and uses open source firmware (Klipper) which is a must for me.

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Axle Pattern Name? (lemmy.today)
 

I'm just getting back into Legos and recieved the 10317 Defender kit for the holidays. I would rather it have white wheels (I don't mind painting) and found that there was a past model wheel that came in white. The only difference is the axle style. Instead of the cross pattern it looks more like a half cross. What is this pattern called? Is it compatible with the cross pattern? It looks like it could be.

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Umbrella (self.addons4kodi)
 

Anyone else getting Umbrella "No stream available" errors?

I had watched stuff, shutdown, next day tried watching the same thing again as well as other shows/movies and got the error. No changes to the program or service. Now the majority of shows and movies give the error

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Help with Game Saves vs States (self.retrogaming)
 

I have the Miyoo Mini+. I originally used MinUI and it saved games like a normal GBA and loaded the game to the menu everytime I started it, again like a standard GBA worked. I switched to OnionOS to have a nicer interface with boxart and now it only uses save states and auto starts from said state when opening a game. Not an authentic experience.

I have learned there's a difference between game saves and save states but don't know how to switch my handheld to use only game saves. Is it based on the core used maybe? Can anyone help me out?

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Next Step of the Social Credit System (www.engadget.com)
 

If someone reports you for doing anything against their ToS on other websites then it will hold consequences.

This is another reason why privacy matters. Have different user names on different platforms so you can't be linked. I don't condone treating other people poorly however this leads to more control, especially with how crazy ToS/EULAs are and how they are ever changing.

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Great Comic Based Games (self.retrogaming)
 

I'm seeing family over the holidays and they really enjoy comic book stuff and video games. I don't know much about comics and am looking for suggestions on classic comic book based games I can load on my RPi and bring over to play. All I'm aware of are some of the Marvel vs Capcom fighting games but maybe there are others. Any ideas?

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Create File in rpm-ostree Read Only (self.linux4noobs)
 

I'm trying to get a Garmin Ant+ USB dongle working within Fedora Kinoite to work with Golden Cheetah and my cycle trainer.

The Golden Cheetah wiki only has instructions for getting this to work within Ubuntu which I got working on Mint previously. I'm trying to convert over to Kinoite and this is critical.

The wiki says to create a new udev rule. Following the instructions it says to place it in /etc/udev/rules.d which also exists in Kinoite, the problem being it's a read only folder and sudo still doesn't allow me to place a file. How do I override the atomic structure to create a file there? I believe it requires using the rpm-ostree command but I'm unfamiliar.

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Maps.me co-founder tries to close down Organic Maps open-source fork - HN (news.ycombinator.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22858212

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