Artie (he/him)The increased adoption of gaming pcs over console has made pc hardware manufacturers greedy. The cost for a modern setup isn't nearly worth it. My solution is that I don't care about running modern games anymore. I'll gladly only spend $200 on an old office pc + outdated low profile gpu. Sure, I'll only be able to play Morrowind at decent fps but guess what my favorite game is? Morrowind.
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Toni AittoniemiGenZ doesn’t believe the capitalist lies. And importantly, this is not from an ideological but practical angle. They are experiencing the very real tail end of the lies told to GenX & Boomers.
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Google pulls the plug on first and second gen Nest Thermostats
Google pulls the plug on first and second gen Nest Thermostats - Europe Pub
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/48943580 [https://sh.itjust.works/post/48943580] > Google announced the end of support for early Nest Thermostats in a support document earlier this year that largely flew under the radar. As of October 25, first and second generation units released in 2011 and 2012, respectively, will be unpaired and removed from the Google Nest or Google Home app. > > Users will no longer be able to control their thermostats remotely via their smartphone, receive notifications, or change settings from a mobile device. End-of-support also disables third-party assistants and other cloud-based features including multi-device Eco mode and Nest Protect connectivity.
25 Foods You Can Grow or Regrow From the Grocery Store
25 Foods You Can Grow or Regrow From the Grocery Store - SLRPNK
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/37499818 [https://lemmy.ml/post/37499818] > Blows my mind that most people don’t know this let alone do it. archived [https://web.archive.org/web/20250915081501/https://www.thisunboundlife.com/25-foods-you-can-grow-or-regrow-from-the-grocery-store] (Wayback Machine)
Anticonsumption - Ways to do #3: "Second-hand first"
Anticonsumption - Ways to do #3: "Second-hand first" - Lemmy
Tip #3 “Second-hand first” This tip is very simple, but maybe feels hard in the beginning, depending on the facilites in your country: If you think of items that you need and want to buy, ALWAYS first look second hand! There are several platforms online, both national and international, where people exchange stuff for a low bid or even free. And in many countries, you will even find smaller and and bigger thrift stores, where you can find these items. Of course, you still need to check the consdition and quality. But that is what you would do on a “regular” shopping trip anyways, right? Example: Personally, I find it fun to set a date once in a while for searching 3-5 thrift stores in my area for anything I am still missing. (See list from tipp #1.) I keep it short, search focused for item X and then at the end of the day buy it or leave it. In my opinion, that is about the same effort, or less, when doing a “regular” shopping trip. TL;DR: Search for your wanted items in second-hand stores or online marketplaces. Often you find what you need, in still good condition and cheaper. Also you give these items a longer life. And the effort is similar/lower to “new shopping” if you do it focused.
Anticonsumption - Ways to do #2: "In vs Out"
Anticonsumption - Ways to do #2: "In vs Out" - Lemmy
Tip #2: “In vs Out” Often you find yourself overwhelmed by the stuff you have. Especially on physical items. Over the years we tend to accumulate a lot of things. Creating a huge, unecessary load; especially obvious to carry when moving. - So there is one radical rule for this to cut down the consumption: “For every new item to get in, at least one old item needs to go.” You can even make it harder, by being more specific or adding contraints, if that rule sound to weak for you! Challenge yourself! Examples: a) For every new kitchen aid, an old one doing the same needs to be trown away. b) For every new clothing, two old ones need to get out. c) For every new item, the same weight/volume of items needs to vanish. This way you think more about your belongings before you buy and you start to balance your amount of stuff. And if you keep it up for a longer time, especially with the harder constraints, you might even reduce your belongings. TL;DR: Only buy X if you can throw away Y, or X(old). Thus balancing consumption “input” with active “output”. Add rules for higher pressure and reduction.