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it's friend shaped! by idkwhatimdoing in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 57 points 4 months ago

Cheetahs are not actually dangerous to humans. Their skulls/jaws are pretty small and they are slender to be aerodynamic, and they need to be uninjured to hunt, so they avoid confrontation at all costs, especially with something the size of a human.

Psychiatric help by idkwhatimdoing in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 30 points 6 months ago

To me, a crazy straw is just a straw. Just a peek into my twisted mind.

I'm a stone mason, and I'm half way convinced that a fair portion of the posts here are at MOST five people. AMA? by idkwhatimdoing in c/askmeanything@lemmy.ca

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 30 points 9 months ago

How many people have confused stone mason and Freemason when you've told them what you do?

its the end of the rule as we know it by idkwhatimdoing in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 years ago

In comic, dystopian reality, selling drugs (really just weed) was how I graduated college debt-free, and graduating without debt was the only way I could take out/afford a loan for a house.

So apparently, it's true what they say, whether planting or selling trees, the best time to do it was 10 years ago. The second best time is now! (Except don't)

cloudfare bad by idkwhatimdoing in c/memes@lemmy.ml

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 40 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yes, the internet is much bigger than it was in 2003, and it needs more complex protective tools. The fact that you haven't noticed cloudflare when it is working is a sign that it is, well, working.

And the fact that your favorite sites aren't down more often is yet another sign. Downtime due to DDOS attacks alone would be so much greater without cloudflare than downtime due to cloudflare currently is. Your perspective is a pure lack of knowledge and an excess of confirmation bias.

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Less astringency: Grind finer (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works to c/coffee@lemmy.world

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A lot of people already know this, I'm sure, but it's a bit counterintuitive, and here's hoping it helps any beginners scrolling through.

This is particularly the case for pour over and drip coffee. I long assumed that an astringent flavor/feeling, sorta mouth-drying and unpleasantly mouth-watering at the same time, with a biting aftertaste, was a result of over-extraction, since it can feel sorta similar to bitterness. With that, it seemed to make sense to grind coarser, which obviously didn't help.

In the end, going significantly finer brought a much fuller and sweeter extraction, minimizing the astringency without increasing bitterness at all.

A caveat, of course, astringency can indeed come from over-extraction, so this isn't a guarantee. If you're already coarse, try finer. But if you're grinding super fine, the opposite might go for you/those beans.

TL;DR: if you are having issues with astringency, it might be intuitive to go for a lighter extraction with a coarser grind, but try going finer for richer flavor instead.

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Pre-registered for Boost since it was my go-to Reddit app. It released and auto-downloaded today, and I don't even feel like opening it after coming to like Connect so much. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works to c/lemmyconnect@lemmy.ca

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Title basically says it. Connect offers all of the functions I'd chosen Boost for on Reddit, and there are pretty few bugs for me. Nice job folks.

Russell Brand posts video online denying unspecified criminal allegations by idkwhatimdoing in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 61 points 2 years ago

When did Russell Brand become the newest D-list celeb alt-right convert? I know maintaining relevance is hard but...

TIL: The CDC estimates that 5 percent of all hospital admissions result in a healthcare-associated infection, culminating in approximately 722,000 infections and 75,000 deaths each year by idkwhatimdoing in c/til@lemmy.world

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 32 points 2 years ago

An important note about this as an average--some hospitals have incredibly low hospital-acquired infection rates, and others are shockingly high. A HUGE factor is just how nice the facilities are and how well-trained the doctors are, which is why there are 3rd parties that evaluate as much for hospitals each year. Do your research and know where to go in your area that has scored highest on quality of care investigations!

You can totally play Tetris in your head by idkwhatimdoing in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 years ago

My brain would always just give me the shape I need to clear the line

me, just with loads more confidence by idkwhatimdoing in c/memes@lemmy.ml

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 30 points 2 years ago

Yeah, the commenter considers himself a legend, but he doesn't get the joke in the image. It's funny because his comment is unexpected as a response to the original poster's caption.

This Texas town has about 250 people. It has 50 sworn police officers. by idkwhatimdoing in c/news@lemmy.world

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 44 points 2 years ago

How does a town of 250 have the funds to pay 50 police salaries?

Who else is a little bit stoned rn? by idkwhatimdoing in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 years ago

No way, never. That's just not who I am.

A "little bit" doesn't begin to cover it...

Anon is a good freedom fighter by idkwhatimdoing in c/greentext@lemmy.ml

[-] idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 years ago

There's one break that is relatively solid and famous in the region, about 120km from Tripoli

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RAM for Lenovo P15 (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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Hey folks, and many apologies if this is the wrong place to post this. Upgrading the RAM on my laptop will be my first ever PC parts purchase and upgrade of any kind, and I have no idea what I'm doing after looking through parts options. I am wondering how I can know if a given RAM stick will fit in and work with the P15, and if anyone has any options on where I should buy it from. Thanks so much in advance and sorry for such a rookie question.

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First-timer with no knowledge whatsoever: How do I know what RAM to get for my computer? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by idkwhatimdoing@sh.itjust.works to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world

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I have a Lenovo P15 Gen1 laptop with easily accessible ram slots. I have never purchased parts for a PC or done any upgrades myself. I think I understand the process well enough, but I'm lost in all the RAM types and model numbers. How can I tell which sticks will fit and work with the P15, and where's the best spot to order them in the US? Thanks for any help with such a basic question.