I don’t mind an adblocker extension installed by default (for non tech-minded users), but a built in adblocker is just irritating. I want to have control over which extensions I use. Building an adblocker into the browser just takes more development time, and reduces freedom for everyone.

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it must be confusing to be an american. you exist, but you neither live nor think nor are free nor belong to yourself.

Reminds me of the alt text for https://xkcd.com/2948/

“An idling gas engine may be annoyingly loud, but that’s the price you pay for having WAY less torque available at a standstill.”

It was the best option at the time, and I didn’t feel like setting up Windows more than once as I gradually added new software and removed other software.

That particular VM doesn’t get booted very often anymore.

I use it in a VM because it’s better than Windows 10, some programs refuse to run on Linux, and I don’t need to provide the VM with an internet connection.

My actual server is an old laptop and it does not run Windows.

Even my friend who insists that Windows is superior still uses Linux for his gaming server because it’s easier to set up and manage.

Diagnosed as an adult

My parents tried punishments and rewards to get me to do my homework. Neither worked. They never considered that I was telling the truth when I said “I can’t do that”. No matter how hard I tried, there were some simple things that I just couldn’t do. (I did get an apology as an adult when they finally had the missing information).

On the other hand, I was so good at the other subjects that I didn’t have to study or even try until I got to higher education, then I didn’t know how and failed badly.

Diagnosing early can help with getting access to medication later in life. Medication can be helpful with controlling focus, but be aware that children often don’t have the vocabulary to tell you that the medication has uncomfortable sides effects, so you’ll need to be aware of them (and consult a professional - not just a random internet person).

ADHD isn’t an attention deficit disorder, it’s an attention regulation disorder. Hyperfocus is just as common as a lack of focus, and it’s not possible to force a hyperfocus or even direct it on the correct task. It is possible to do a task that’s different from the current hyperfocus, but it takes a lot of energy.

Be aware of burnout, work with the ADHD not against it where possible, but keep in mind that sometimes things are just going to be difficult.

You seem to care, and know where to ask for help. You’ll do fine.

Edit: I would love to give you tips for how to get daily tasks done, but my partner still has to remind me to eat some days. If you ever find out, please let me know.

Probably complaining to them about his siblings. You can never get him to stop taking.

If you have money, slow self-closing doors.

I use butterflies

I can read it twice as fast and remember less than half of it.

My reading speed was never the problem. It’s the reading comprehension and memory that limits me.

Have you seen new combustion cars? The tracking technology is the same in both. The only difference is that there aren’t many old EVs to compare to.

I would love to not need a car, but I’ll settle for an EV if I can disable the tracking.

Wow, I never would have thought Australia would lead America on policy. Queensland recently cancelled funding for previously approved renewable projects. ABC Article

On the other hand, more than 50% of private properties in South Australia have rooftop solar panels There is so much renewable energy that the wholesale electricity price frequently goes negative on cool summer days.

There may be some politicians working against us, but the majority of people are doing the right thing, and its making a pretty noticeable difference.

I remember 68954012663. No idea what the rest of the lyrics are.

Password Strength xkcd

Or Malbolge

I actually have forgotten and it’s bothering me.

I’ve had a habit for 10+ years. One day I just forgot, and it was weeks later when I thought “didn’t I use to do something at this time?”

I never managed to get that habit back.