I ran windows on my new build (it was cheaper to get someone else to build it than to buy the same exact parts myself 😩) just to make sure everything works and my god, I could barely get past the setup before getting annoyed. Linux is just waaaay easier to deal with, even with having to troubleshoot driver installs. Windows is set up now to where you can’t really do anything to your own computer.

Sometimes I wish the Epstein class would just mass bomb all us poors already and get it over with. This slow, painful death thing is extremely annoying and stressful.

Great points, and as a citizen of the US, I often forget that many don’t have access to the healthcare me and my peers do, nor is everyone lucky to have the amazing doctors I’ve had. I too have been feeling very scared and often sad; I try to stay logical and seek positive solutions I can apply, BUT IT IS HARD. The general feeling of malaise has thickened the air. I also have more knowledge in some scientific fields than the average person, and logic has always been my comfort and bedrock, so seeking doctors’ advice gives me solace. Focusing on local communities can cause one to forget how a larger population can be affected or how they may respond.

Seems to me that since our “dear leader” is unapologetically trashy, it gives the general population permission to forgo respect or civility. It’s frustrating and can make those of us who try to maintain decorum feel like we are going insane.

So… these people aren’t even listening to their doctors? I get being confused as a laymen when reading a bunch of articles online when half of everything is AI now, but your actual doctor? Isn’t that what they’re there for?

His win is still a win for the people. I won’t support his music, but I’ll take the win against the cops.

I wonder what the breaking point is for those who don’t use adblockers.

Apparently my job will be getting rid of our personal local network drives (we each have our own only we can connect to) and moving that to Microsoft one drive. Our IT guy hates the new changes, but the orders come from way above. Not sure how well it will work…

Looks like the ways they’re doing this is via credit card or account age. I wanted to keep my current phone until it died before switching to something else but fuck me, who knows what nonsense they’ll make us do in the near future.

I don’t know, I’ve always thought the point was to teach children how to act and socialize in public. It’s bad enough seeing adults on their phones when hanging out in public with friends instead of just speaking with one another.

I was able to update 2 of 3 devices early last year, but couldn’t upgrade my old custom build. I did that due to possible tariffs; didn’t even think about this “AI” BS. Thought may as well just buy a custom build now. Wanted to wait another year, but I won’t be upset no matter what happens with prices if I get it now. I’m not sure my old girl can outlive the return of easily available PC parts. At least I also bought some extra storage over a year ago.

I heard someone report Thiel talking about something similar to this, but I could have misunderstood. Either way, listening to him speak; he definitely is cuckoo bananas.

And many of those jobs still require an understanding of higher math/physics. An uneducated electrician is a dead one.

I seriously keep reading LLM as MLM

I bought the latest of some devices earlier this year, but didn’t have cash to buy a completely new PC. I’ve decided if my older desktop breaks, I’ll just have to get a “cheap” laptop & install Linux. Hopefully things stabilize within the next few years as manufacturers shift production.

And it fucking sucks. I’ve been getting my resources from non USA government sites or my state health board (since that information is still reliable).

A few months ago, I did a fresh install of Windows 11 with no access to any personal files, etc, all done on a separate drive. After seeing all of the changes, I am glad I haven’t used it since. Holy moly.

The reality is, anyone can gain that kind of wealth by their 40s/50s if they are financially literate at a young age. You can make a median income and still come out a millionaire if you invest even a small amount consistently from late teens/early 20s. Bernie is an old man, so anyone his age that did that could easily be a multimillionaire without trying too hard, even with a middle class income. Now, I’m not sure how he obtained his wealth, just saying that millionaires aren’t all evil or born rich, in fact most didn’t come from wealth.

The main issue with many Americans not getting that far is poor financial literacy. Most don’t figure it out until their 30s, so they end up behind. Obviously, I won’t include those who were born in poverty as that is a whole other issue and is very difficult to overcome.

Due to the current administration’s shenanigans, states are needing to step up anyway. States came together to get the COVID vaccine out to their people, and to help one another track illnesses. I can see more cooperation like that in the future if the BS keeps up (which it most likely will). My state is already trying to figure out alternatives so we don’t have to be so dependent on the federal government.

For those who do get paid very well, I wonder why so many can’t afford even one month; many experts suggest a 3-6 month emergency fund (I know the median paid American can’t really do that these days). Now, I understand everyone has a different situation, but I always find it strange when so many who are being paid very well for years don’t have even a month’s worth of expenses.

I think this non payment situation is inexcusable though and even well prepared individuals cannot do this forever. Something will have to give.

Businesses, institutions, and even the government itself all **require** the use of VPNs to remain secure. VPNs are vital to functioning IT infrastructure everywhere.

This is the first thing I thought about. Bills like these always allow for vulnerabilities that would affect the entire nation, themselves included. It’s extremely short sided.