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> In our research sample, some people had gathered more than 40 terabytes (TB) of digital content over time.

Good lord. I need to step up!

Jokes aside, I, like others here, realize the surprisingly fragile nature of digital storage, even in the "cloud". I don't hoard things I don't need, I hoard things I know I won't find again in 10-15 years due to algorithm optimization, or a change in public opinion.

This also applies to family photos and videos that I will cherish and, had I not taken the time and effort, would gravely regret not having.

Is this ageism implied for SV and like companies, or all of them in general (implied US-based anyway)?

I can't speak in either instance at this time, but I'd like to think ageism isn't nearly as widespread as it seems when discussed on here when it comes to technology-based work. E.g., Small town in Nebraska with one or two software houses versus SF.

I imagine that, along with any data for TRAPPIST, is on the [very long] list of things to do. Otherwise I'm sure it'd be posted here in no time

I imagine it'll be much like the old days of dialup where I would turn the computer on, go do something, come back and connect to the ISP, then go away again for a few minutes.

I hadn't initially considered a Chromebook until I found out about GalliumOS. Then I realized I could get a lightweight, cheap laptop, that also has fantastic battery life.

I've tried putting both plain Arch and Debian on it, but the networking seems hit and miss. But that's alright because it's not my main machine. Makes a great auxiliary computer though!

Pretty neat. I should try to make something like this sometime.

Side note, but it would be better to put, e.g., "A no-nonsense backup and encryption tool" alongside the "Show HN." I didn't know what I was clicking on at first.

Otherwise, good stuff!

I love little things like this. It's fun to do something either by accident or with whimsy, thinking about the ridiculousness, and then find out something actually happens!

My rule of thumb is find a balance between "getting to the point" and accuracy. A study by itself in a specialized field will only be intelligible by a select group, but a science-based news site that can condense it appropriately is my goto.

I second B&H. Adorama[0] is a nice counterpart as well.

[0] https://www.adorama.com/

Sorry for the edited title. The original is too long to comfortably fit in the title here.

The ArXiv paper here (pdf): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.12356.pdf

Calibration image here[0]. According to the article, it still operates well within its parameters. Still feels like getting a ding on your new car though doesn't it?

[0] https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-micrometeor...

> The eyes are happiest reading dark text on a light background

Hi, dark mode-everything user here. I highly disagree. I don't have vision problems per se, but white everything at all times causes strain.

Also, comparing black vs light and vice versa for text reading is a bad example, but the author points it out by mentioning the changing of color schemes.

Edit: As a point, I'm using a moderate red color shift on my monitor on top of dark themes. It's far, far better for my eyesight than proverbially staring into the sun!

Or a scifi short on Dust

Weird. Seems like they used to have much more technical sponsors in the past. Hopefully this doesn't mean that a financial crisis is looming?

I agree, with details: On occasion I end up seeing the reposts first because they're on the front page or second page rather than "the main one" with more upvotes and comments.

Plus the timing. I might see the duplicate after the first submission due to the time of day I check. I'm just one person so YMMV.

At first glance, it would be better with more separation of sections rather than cramming it all on one page. After a while it does become unruly, but it could be improved over time and after test case reports.

Some common functionality in tab ABC, and then opt-in for Headache Mode if necessary.

Title needs (2018)

It's rebelling against NoScript users by displaying an unnerving eyeball in the center of the page, as well.

I know thit is about personal entertainment value, but to hopefully add a different perspective: FLAC means being able to use it for mixing/mastering in DJ sets or compilations due to losslessness.

Besides, the quality of 256 VBR won't be the same as 256 CBR, but with FLAC, there's only different compression sizes.

This was something that stuck in my brain for the longest time, until I framed it as "requesting to have a patch pulled [away] into the repo to be merged." Then it all made painful simple sense. I don't know why I got stuck on it for as long as I did. Maybe it's an English language context thing: change pulls are You pulling, but pull request is Them pulling.

It's different from traditional square houses. Most houses are a big box with a sloping roof, so anything that deviates from that expectation is interesting (for some).

My 2¢ from observation. I could be completely wrong, too.

The one thing I would like to see fixed is better cross-device verification. Discord solves this in an elegant and painless way with QR codes. Element has users manually compare emoji or codes and perform steps. Anecdotal: my last experience was less than good. For some reason it tried to verify twice, but even after I verified both times, it was still showing device listings as unverified.

I don't know what went wrong, but it still needs work. I'm glad to see that it's easier than last time I tried that.

This is fascinating. It certainly makes sense; in a way, I came to this conclusion on my own without having been formally schooled. I guess it comes from observations.

Wouldn't mind a few extra tips and perspectives though, so definitely going on my reading list for the weekend! Thanks for mentioning it.

I understand the reasoning for using Discord/Twitter, but wouldn't it also be beneficial to have Mastodon/Matrix channels alongside, given the "minimal/small tech" style feeling of the page?

I almost didn't reply to this to say, "This is the same for me as well," because, well, it's the same! Someone already expressed, in better phrasing, what I would otherwise say.

But given the subject matter, I feel a reply is in order.

From the central time zone in the US, Happy New Year to you all, HN.

Has it been independently audited at all? I looked around and didn't find anything about it.

It's probably maybe fine, and of course code can change at any time, but with software focused on security, it would seem more necessary than, say, an audio player (excluding improbable situations).

Either way, It's nice to see a GPG alt written in Go.

I also "same" this.

There is an address (email) on the Imprint: https://european-alternatives.eu/imprint

A question to the other comments and advice put here: Is the surge in blinding LED car headlamps going to accelerate any existing issues, or result in issues further down the road? I have no problem seeing at night, or around well-lit areas of town, but these new headlights? They are too bright and I have difficulty seeing in some cases. I've asked other people (younger, older) and they have all noticed it as well. It's given me concern for my, rather our, eyesight in the future if this persists.