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General Software Discussion / Re: Twitter harakiri‘d. All was gone.

« on: January 22, 2023, 09:49 PM »

Mastodon has an entirely different target audience (and technology) than Twitter. Just because it looks similar, it isn't similar. Too many people think otherwise.
Twitter has a special place in my heart. After all, my Twitter handle is (as my artist name) a part of my passport...

-Tuxman (January 22, 2023, 05:10 PM)

Why do you think it's not similar?

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: January 09, 2023, 09:17 PM »

I'm trying to get the energy to do more to my Deck. I have a 1TB card sitting around and an adapter so I can copy everything over, but haven't even done that, let alone a lot of the other things I wanted to do. Just been playing games LOL

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / Re: Check for empty folders

« on: January 09, 2023, 07:57 AM »

-nickodemos (January 08, 2023, 06:02 PM)

You might need to unpack it to a directory first- it looks like a packed exe.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for programming language with good integration to Windows

« on: January 05, 2023, 10:12 AM »

Mmm really, Python does not require installation on Win10? How come when I install any IDE like PyCharm, Anaconda, they install Python at the same time?

-kalos (January 05, 2023, 07:37 AM)

https://sourceforge....cts/portable-python/
https://portablepython.com/download/
https://codefaq.org/...n-3-9-on-windows-10/
https://winpython.github.io/

All from just looking up portable python windows...

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Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« on: January 05, 2023, 10:04 AM »

Hilarious submission of lyrics for O Fortuna.

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / Re: NANY 2023: Binance Test App

« on: January 02, 2023, 08:06 PM »

I just saw Skwire's response to his IMPI tool, and I was remiss and will be adding encryption to the secret key at rest.

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / NANY 2023: Binance Test App

« on: January 01, 2023, 11:00 PM »

NANY 2023 Entry Information

Application Name	Binance Test App
Short Description	This utility is a start to satisfying a coding request for a Binance Notifier - testing the API. It allows you to see your balances, see all ticker prices, and query your orders
Supported OSes	Any Windows version that supports .NET Framework 4.8 (tested on Windows 10/11)
Web Page	to be added
Download Link	https://keybase.pub/...e/BinanceTestApp.zip
System Requirements	.NET 4.8
Author	wraith808

Description
I started working on a tray notifier for Binance, but have been unable to test it as I've been unable to verify. I didn't want to release that without testing, so am releasing my initial POC app in its stead.

You will have to sign up for Binance, and get an API Id and secret key in order to use it. The application will also ask you for the API url - https://api.binance.us for US clients.

Installation
Unzip to the place of your choosing. If you want to make it completely portable, then you will need to add a BinanceTestTool.config text file, otherwise it will create it in the AppData folder.

Run BinanceTrayTool.exe (it's still named for the app it will hopefully one day be)


Uninstall

Remove the files! Other than the possible config file in the Appdata folder, it will make no other changes to your system.

Screenshots and Minimal Instructions


This is the main screen you will be presented with. Press the settings button to start



In this screen you will enter your API Key, Secret Key and Endpoint



Then you should be able to use the functionality!

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Steam Replay

« on: December 30, 2022, 10:08 PM »

My Steam Replay - https://s.team/y22/pfjhpn?l=english

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Latest Game Giveaway

« on: December 30, 2022, 10:06 PM »

Dishonored Free on Epic - https://store.epicga...d-definitive-edition

Eximus also - https://store.epicga...-seize-the-frontline

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General Software Discussion / Re: Are you familiar with kubernetes/containers?

« on: December 25, 2022, 06:37 PM »

Thanks! But *why* would I want to use containers/kubernetes?

For example:

• I use the cloud so that I do not have to have my laptop switched on 24/7 and also for performance reasons.
• I use sandbox for security and not to mess the whole OS.
• I use VM to run stuff in my local OS that are not built/available/ported to my local OS.
• I use portable apps for portability, easy deployment, easy migration.

Why would I use containers/kubernetes? I assume containers/kubernetes is an "environment" and what you actually run can be anything e.g. a python script etc? Why would I want to use such special environment if not for performance?

-kalos (December 25, 2022, 11:50 AM)

There are a few situations where people use containers for more personal use applications, i.e. to package up something that's not a standard application, but more akin to something web hosted. But in most cases, you wouldn't. It's not something in general for use for personal applications.

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Living Room / Re: Merry christmas and happy holidays to all

« on: December 25, 2022, 06:35 PM »

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General Software Discussion / Re: Lastpass hacked proper

« on: December 25, 2022, 08:31 AM »

Note there are some threat actors that are harvesting possible high value encrypted files to hold onto until the tech is fast enough to do the breaking.

-x16wda (December 24, 2022, 08:12 PM)

Yeah, I'm planning to change - already using Bitwarden, but just haven't gotten everything over yet. And planning to change passwords. Just wanted to know how credible the threat is right now to prioritize.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Lastpass hacked proper

« on: December 23, 2022, 11:32 PM »

Hacked passwords are still encrypted, but I guess it's time to change all important passwords and start looking at alternatives to central storing of passwords. I see in the 2015 dc thread Lastpass Hacked preople already saying to avoid this approach.

-tomos (December 23, 2022, 03:51 PM)

These encrypted fields remain secured with 256-bit AES encryption and can only be decrypted with a unique encryption key derived from each user’s master password using our Zero Knowledge architecture. As a reminder, the master password is never known to LastPass and is not stored or maintained by LastPass.

If they don't have the hash, and it's correctly secured with 256-bit AES, you're still safe, right?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Are you familiar with kubernetes/containers?

« on: December 23, 2022, 11:23 PM »

According to Youtube channel 'Dave's Garage' Docker containers can be up to 15% slower than running the same tool on bare metal. He also tried VMs on the same hardware and performance losses were between 1 and 3%.

-Shades (December 23, 2022, 06:24 AM)

That really depends on how it's set up and have nothing to do with containerization. Containers run on Linux namespaces which are native to the Linux Kernel so are not inherently slower, and can be run on bare metal rather than using a hypervisor. A bare metal install of Linux runs in namespace 0. It's not inherently better performing than any other namespace. As a result, a container can perform the same as native hardware.

There are however some practical bottlenecks. Containers usually don't mount native disk volumes; they tend to map images from the parent namespace. Namespaces usually don't have direct network access. Namespaces usually aren't fully privileged.

You can mount native volumes to a namespace. You can attach network devices to a container. You can make a container privileged. You can even remove some of the barriers between namespaces.

Long story short: CPU and memory performance should pretty much always be the same as native, unless you constrain them. Disk and network performance will be reduced unless you specifically address those limitations.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: December 22, 2022, 11:46 PM »

I haven't had that kind of problem- BT has been good for me with three different types of controllers - PS5, SteelSeries and Xbox One

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General Software Discussion / Re: Are you familiar with kubernetes/containers?

« on: December 20, 2022, 11:44 PM »

Take a look at the official breakdown of it.

https://kubernetes.i...s/concepts/overview/

I mean, you could use it as a sandbox, but that's not really the purpose. And you definitely wouldn't use it for portable apps. And that's probably the reason you're having hard time wrapping your head around it- because it's not really analogous to either.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: December 06, 2022, 11:09 PM »

Two updates ago, suddenly docked mode "broke" for me. Any time I change accounts or switch from Desktop Mode to Gaming Mode, video output stops. I don't know why, but the Deck refuses to display anything on my TV when the user selection screen is up. And just blindly navigating doesn't fix it. I have to disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable from the dock before my TV recognizes any output from the Deck again.

-Deozaan (December 06, 2022, 06:55 PM)

Well that explains a problem I've been having lately. I just hadn't looked into it.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Latest Game Giveaway

« on: November 27, 2022, 04:43 PM »

Terroir is free on Gog

https://www.gog.com/en/game/terroir

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General Software Discussion / Re: Fully operate my Android using my laptop's touchpad and keyboard?

« on: November 26, 2022, 08:19 PM »

scrcpy of course 

-daddydave (November 25, 2022, 04:01 PM)

Thanks! I'd not heard of this!

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: November 26, 2022, 05:45 AM »

Wow. $175 for a controller?

I'll just get this one for $40:

https://www.bestbuy....rbon-black/6430655.p

-Deozaan (November 23, 2022, 01:39 AM)

I got it on sale. It was still admittedly $100, but was worth it for me.

If you think that one is expensive, then not sure what you'll say about this one

https://smile.amazon...obile/dp/B06VTRJGCP/

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Living Room / Re: Happy Thanksgiving 2022

« on: November 26, 2022, 05:32 AM »

Happy Thanksgiving, mouser! Thanks for making this site the wonderful place it is and has been all these years.

-Deozaan (November 24, 2022, 03:21 PM)

Ditto!

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: November 21, 2022, 12:52 PM »

https://smile.amazon.../product/B07SFKTLZM/

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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General Software Discussion / Re: If you own a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse, don't upgrade to Options+

« on: October 22, 2022, 07:16 PM »

Good to see you app! Haven't seen you aroudn recently!

-wraith808 (October 21, 2022, 09:34 AM)

 I am at one of those pesky crossroads where you become rather busy trying to figure out what to do with the next chapter of your life. In other words, currently unemployed and trying to decide what comes next.

-app103 (October 22, 2022, 12:14 PM)

All the best as you consider your next chapter!

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General Software Discussion / Re: If you own a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse, don't upgrade to Options+

« on: October 21, 2022, 09:34 AM »

Good to see you app! Haven't seen you aroudn recently!

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Valve Announces Steam Deck: A Handheld PC

« on: October 19, 2022, 04:24 PM »

That's pretty cool. I'm not sure I'm going there... 1.5 TB should be more than enough for what I really need on my deck. But it is cool to see!