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Watching this as a kid that scene where he puts on cyber gloves and hacks his own brain was a wild ride. It's so ridiculous but still better than much of the "hacking" Hollywood depicts as far as entertainment goes.

What HATED or highly disliked movie you ACTUALLY really enjoyed? by Landless2029 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] Landless2029@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Wait. The Postman isn't considered good? I never bothered looking it up. I thought it was a damn good movie. It really makes you think.

This also reminds me of the social analysis of what actually happens to masses in post disasters.

Look at the breakdown of Katrina. Yes there was rape and murder, but mostly people banded together to survive. There's always going to be a criminal element and crimes of opportunity. But it wasn't some selfish, self centered hellscape of every man for themselves. People helped each other and actually showed humanity.

Drugmakers to raise US prices on over 250 medicines starting Jan. 1 by Landless2029 in c/news@lemmy.world

[-] Landless2029@lemmy.world 38 points 6 days ago

Its almost like dragons and thier hoards. Just keep piling it up...

But they're not magestic like dragons. Still close... Lizard people? Cold blooded. Predatory. It tracks.

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PayPal implements default data sharing with third parties: users must manually opt out (www.techradar.com)

submitted 3 months ago by Landless2029@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20495259

Depending on where you're based, you'll find PayPal's new data-sharing option under a different name. Remember, you may not see this at all if you're based in a country that doesn't allow it.

If you're in the US, you should head to your profile Settings and tap on Data & privacy. Under Manage shared info, click on Personalized shopping. You should see the option enabled by default. Toggle off the button at the right to opt-out.

If you are in the UK like me, you'll see something different after you head to your profile Settings and tap on Data & privacy.

Under Manage your privacy settings, here you'll see an Interest-based marketing tab – click on it. At this point, two options will appear: Interest-based marketing on PayPal and Internet-based marketing on your accounts. You have to tap on each of these and toggle off the button at the right to opt-out. These instructions can also apply if you're based in the EU.

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Is it just me, or is it hard to follow Manhua? (manganato.com)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Landless2029@lemmy.world to c/manga@lemmy.ml

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So I bumped into a new series while going down the rabbit hole with no description. Cover art and title was interesting so I read a few.

Standard setup and back story. Might be interesting to see if anything unique stands out...

Then it kept jumping forward. The story progressed way too fast.

I realized it was a manhua.

I don't know why but there's always so much happening so fast it's hard for me to digest it all that I end up dropping it.

What are your thoughts?

Other manhua I've dropped:

Versatile Mage
My Wife is a Demon Queen
Monster Pet Evolution

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Cheap and safe streaming stick? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Landless2029@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Apologies if this is the wrong instance for this.

Is there a best option for HTPC streaming solutions besides throwing Linux on an old desktop? Plugging in a desktop for streaming doesn't work too well for wall mounted televisions. My options are mini PCs or a 3rd party streaming stick. Even a RasPi stick running OSMC should do the trick.

These 3rd party sticks online are extremely tempting for power and features but I'm concerned about embedded malware. Best option would be to wipe it and load OSMCor raspbian to ensure its clean. Anyone have experience with this?

Care to share your setup?

$14.41 | DQ06 ATV Mini TV Stick Android12 Allwinner H618 Quad Core Cortex A53 Support 8K Video 4K Wifi6 BT Voice Remote Smart TV Box | Link

Runner up: $12.90 | Orange Pi Zero 2 W 1GB RAM DDR4 Mini PC Allwinner H618 Orange Pi Zero 2W WiFi Bluetooth SBC Single Board Computer Zero2W | Link

Update: My ideal solution would be $20-$50 for a replacement to several fire sticks in my home. For a solution around $100 I'd just go with a old refurbished mini pc from ebay/amazon and throw full Linux on it.

Setting up Kodi via the linux OSMC distro or even Android TV both work. Might stream games with steam link. Eventually going to setup jellyfin in my home

Current Plan: Get a mini pc and mount it behind / near my television. Ideally I would prefer just a stick for a cleaner / cheaper solution.

$100 MiniPC - HP EliteDesk 800 65W G2 Business Mini PC Desktop Computer/Intel Quad-Core i5-6500T up to 3.1GHz/ 8GB DDR4 RAM/ 256GB SSD/WiFi/Bluetooth/USB 3.0/ Windows 10 Professional OS(Renewed) | Amazon

Photo of mini pc mounted behind a TV.

Update2:

Finally researched about the Orange Pi (rasp alternative) and the darn thing comes with full hdmi! Orange Pi 3B Full HDMI and SD / eMMC / M2 (sata3) slots!

Orange Pi 3B 4GB RAM Rockchip RK3566 Mini PC Quad-Core 64-bit WiFi+BLE Gigabit Run Android Linux OpenHarmony OS SBC Single Board https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805733558464.html