MerelyMortal

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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
That is how I always did Google searches, even from 20 years ago, and I still get garbage results.
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
Vouched because it's interesting.
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
It is easier to not consumer calories than it is to burn them. It really is that simple. Both take willpower though, and that's the hard part (excising and dieting).
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
Maybe some of the older ones. The problem with TED, is that is mostly the 'E' these days - 'Entertainment'. It has developed into a meme... Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
> find a game I highly recommend "Backgammon NJ for Android" by Jimmy Hu - well worth the price. It has the best computer opponent I've seen (one that can usually beat me on the hardest setting, all of the computer oppone
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
> good games I highly recommend "Backgammon NJ for Android" by Jimmy Hu - well worth the price. It has the best computer opponent I've seen (one that can usually beat me on the hardest setting, all of the computer opponen
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by MerelyMortal 2y ago
The only person here inciting a flamewar is you. Nice attempt at "concern trolling" Your trolling in the other comments is the problem that you claim to be against. Everyone else seems to be having a rational discussion without
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
I'm pretty sure that's a violation of the U.S. Can Spam Act, so I always mark emails that do that, as spam (after verifying there is no other unsubscribe link).
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
I've unsubscribed from them in the past, then 6 months later they start spamming me. I unsubscribe again, then 6 months after that they start spamming me again. Whomever is doing this at LinkedIn is despicable scum.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
The "?trk=" URL tracking element says "Officekey". I wonder if the keycombo works on machines without Office installed.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
With Monero, the fees get smaller (sub 0.01 USD) the more transactions there are. Why aren't banks subject to taking the money and running? Banks could handle crypto. Reversable transactions could probably be programmed in certain con
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
I hope it's a toggle available to the user. I had an early CVT that did not "shift", and it was great.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
I feel bad for the children whose parents post about their medical conditions on social media, your comment reminds me of that travesty.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Just because you value something as worthless, does not mean everyone else values it as worthless.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Not in my ecperience, although my many interactions with them were 10 years ago, so they might have gotten better. It still leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
or even 'All American citizens have a USA taxpayer ID'
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
I believe Galveston, TX has lettered half streets, example: 123 A ½ St
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
As of 2018 when I last used Google Fi, my number was still being blocked by services that block VOIP numbers, even after having that number in Fi for years .
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
FYI there is a toggle in Settings to switch between the power button either bringing up the shutdown/reboot prompt or the Google Assistant.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
A copper nail, specifically (drill a hole first).
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Perhaps we need a way to show that a question is rhetorical? /r
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
It sounds like you're saying: You can't do everything at once, so don't even start!
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
There's also a lot of opinions trying to be passed off as fact, e.g. saying Purism is lying when they said Apple intentionally slowed down their phones.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
You are being extremely disingenious (lying yourself?) They are not "outright lying" like you claim, considering you explain why what they're saying is true ("phone throttling its power draw" = slowing down)
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Maybe you're looking for "instant"? I just picked up a Pixel 8 Pro, and even that's not "instant".
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
The video looks pretty good, time to dust off the Librem 5 in my closet and update its software.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Did you physically have to solder something? It is extremely unlikely that you actually voided a warranty by installing different software unless that software somehow causes physical damage (overheating?). At least in the U.S. anyway.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
> toy Toys are fun, no matter one's age.
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
"I would apply for a visa in another country."?
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by MerelyMortal 3y ago
Speak only for yourself. If it paid more than what I am doing now, I would take the job. If you attract better people with higher pay, you can choose better people.

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