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The push to live services, online DRM, microtransactions, DLC and other such things is because they have identified that there is more money to be made as a ‘server operator’ than a ‘game developer.’

They don’t really care about getting paid for the game, they’d rather give it away for free if they can make more money off controlling the servers.

They have sold two ‘tiers’ of kindles for awhile, the one with ads on the lock screen is discounted.

It’s not my favorite thing but iirc the lock screen is supposed to be the only place with ads.

It’s a quote from the OP article.

By the UN definition, Hamas is a genocidal organisation. Its founding charter, published in 1988, explicitly commits it to obliterating Israel. Article 7 states that “The Day of Judgment will not come about until Moslems fight Jews and kill them”. Article 13 rejects any compromise, or peace, until Israel is destroyed. Hamas fighters who burst into Israel on October 7th and killed almost 1,200 Israelis (and other nationalities) were carrying out the letter of their genocidal law.

This doesn’t seem like it would take a lot of research but it might be the first time I’ve heard about this charter.

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https://www.nngroup.com/articles/computer-skill-levels/

Generally people are worse with computers than you think.
A computer preinstalled with Linux is definitely more likely to confuse than you imagine

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It’s from the earlier days of computing/portable devices where almost nothing had the sort of inter-connectivity we take for granted.

You’d download apps or music onto your PC and then ‘sideload’ them onto your PDA or MP3 players.
Sometimes this required both proprietary cables and software. (This is why some of us still get excited by simple USB ports)

Steam controller support is so far ahead of everybody else I find myself launching other games/launchers through Steam just to get it.

Tried to get my controller to register in Jedi Fallen Order and the solution was not to add the game but the EA launcher itself as non-steam game.

a word for such things is ‘dark patterns’
it’s not designed to be liked but to keep the player returning habitually and upping so called “retention.”

Just cause you paid for something doesn’t mean it’ll be on their servers forever.

The concept of ‘buy’ is nebulous when it’s something you can’t hold in your hands.

It’s mostly up to which manufacturers allow boot loader unlocking.

The pixels are somewhat a continuation of the nexus line which were more developer centric.

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I used Signal since it was called TextSecure and I don’t think I ever successfully got another person using it.
Eventually uninstalled it because it was just largely useless, anytime I messaged a friend who seemed to be using it they were more confused than anything.

You can run Windows on the Steam Deck but I’d argue you also introduce a bunch of new problems.

“We are sorry for the fact that the game didn’t meet the expectations of the majority of the players,” reads a statement from Mytona, noting it’s an investor in the game.

“Today we will work with Steam to open up refunds for any players who choose to make a refund. We’re in contact with Fntastic regarding the future of the game.”

https://twitter.com/mytona_official/status/1734359076690362582

Answer to those who ask for a refund. Mytona and we’re currently working with Steam to allow refunds for any player who chooses to request one, regardless of game time. Fntastic received $0 and will receive nothing from The Day Before sales.

https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1734422905042391160

It depends on the game but I’m surprised how well some games run.
Steam Deck got me playing games on MicroSD which is really where you feel the pain.

Having the right cartridge available without trying to find a shop selling them is.

One of the obstacles in this is if your printer only takes a single brand of ink.
I usually just order ink, but it’s not too hard to find ones compatible with my brother in a store if I need one immediately.

the majority of our country has better sense than to elect him president again.

The majority of country didn’t elect him the first time and definitely isn’t necessary to elect a president.
The presidency is decided by electoral college votes, not by the people’s vote.