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WillKirkby

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    Comment #29011344

    Bug report: on Chrome 95 / Windows, fullscreened on a 1080p display, the data-testid="RetoolGrid:container_question" element gets a dynamically-calculated translate3d transform tha…

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    Comment #27996144

    If you care at all about users who depend on screen-reader software, don't do this.

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    Comment #23676146

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_bar#Solid_vertical_ba...

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    Comment #23650579

    GTA San Andreas (2004) did not have cross-platform multiplayer, so OP's assessment may be accurate.

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    Comment #23257616

    Exactly this. Typically the keys come from legitimate promotions such as the Humble Bundle, but purchased (as you said) with stolen card details.

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    Comment #22877522

    The 64k compo was particularly weak this year. I'd recommend checking out the 4k intro and 4k executable graphics compos for some stellar work.

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    Comment #20293129

    And I'm sure this won't be used by bad actors at all...

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    Comment #20052448

    Magic Leap != LeapMotion

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    Comment #18629977

    yes, which is mentioned in the article..

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    Comment #18568806

    Another one for "People’s names do not change." - transgender people will almost always change their name during their transition.

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    Comment #18141522

    I really wish it didn't do the forced scroll across the whole artwork on first page load. Makes me feel seasick.

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    Comment #18066904

    How long until they pull the Android version?

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    Comment #17935902

    There's https://modarchive.org/ though it seems they're having some server trouble at the moment. Definitely worth checking out when it's back up though.

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    Comment #17925754

    Seems to render The Emoji Demo [0] nice and buttery smooth, though the skintone cube scene appears a tad broken. Quite impressed. [0] http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=76627

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    Comment #17902112

    I'm reminded of this DEF CON talk from 4 years ago detailing a similar technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1C3WB8c0o

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    Comment #17767614

    Touch ID login is super convenient, and remapping Caps Lock as a tactile Esc key has made for a much more pleasant vim experience. That's it.

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    Comment #17311024

    Counter-point: they're awful at optimizing Electron apps as demonstrated by Microsoft Teams.

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    Comment #16847927

    115 batshit stupid things you can put on the internet in as fast as I can go (Dan Tentler) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtu7vV_HmY

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    Comment #16656951

    man ascii

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    Comment #16621793

    Demosceners are starting to, for sure. https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=69642

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    Comment #16575366

    Ctrl+F "Developer Story" https://insights.stackoverflow.com/survey/2018#community-sha...

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    Comment #16108014

    Do you get F keys on the touchbar (if it's a touchbar model)?

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    Comment #16078179

    Let's not do this again.

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    Comment #15913604

    By enabling Trusted Device unlocking you're giving yourself convenience at the cost of an increased attack surface. To maintain security you really need to consider the threat mode…

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    Comment #15904832

    Additionally, the GameBoy's bootrom compares the Nintendo logo from the cartridge with a copy stored in the bootrom, and refuses to boot if they don't match. However, several bootl…