I’m glad gamers are finally escaping Microsoft’s grasp. The latest corporate bloatware is simply too ineffective for users that are always looking to squeeze as much oomph out of their machines as possible.

I see a lot of people in this thread reacting with open hostility and derailment every time men’s issues are mentioned. Have you tried not being a part of the problem?

The fact that Microsoft charges a subscription to word processors and spreadsheet software is nothing less than absurd. And the software itself is getting worse at every iteration

It’s simple - if your product or platform uses dark patterns, I will not use it. I will even use an inferior platform or product in order to be free to choose how I use my software.

And it’s for the better, the AAA games industry devours talent and spits out mediocrity and burnouts. I would prefer that small indie studios keep control of their creative output rather than being devoured by the money machine.

I’ve genuinely had more fun with an 80€ Anbernic loaded with old Gameboy games than any other modern console.

Proprieatary software has become completely unusable, programs that would have been labeled adware and spyware are now being pushed by corporations as the norm. I use open source software in my workflow, but I am still hobbled by Microsoft’s awful OS.

Reminder, Newgrounds is still here.

Good, we don’t need LLMs crowbarred into everything. You don’t need a summary of an encylopedia article, it is already a broad overview of a complex topic.

You install Linux to run cool software.

I install Linux to run cool software.

We are exactly the same.

Fucking stop making cars FTFY

Affinity suite is dirt cheap and is a single purchase, none of that licensing crap.

The Windows ecosystem is an abominable pile of half-finished apps and dark patterns that should be slam dunked into the trash. The problem is in the leadership that is laser-focused on milking business users who are used to Microsoft’s abusive practices.

Why? The browser client is ok.

Don’t tell me that you’re one of those people that think punk is all about attitude and loud music. DIY and community building is punk af.

Man, 3d printing is punk as fuck, I love when people post bespoke shit.

My man Geralt looked like he was in dire need of a nap during the entire run of Witcher 3. Let him rest, people.

Do you really think schools teach critical thinking and practical knowledge? State mandated education is geared to produce people who are smart enough to run the system and stupid enough not to question it. The fact that this dullard factory is being distrupted by what is essentially an electronic parrot speaks volumes about the whole charade.

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Spent waaay too much on a single volume illustrated edition of all the Earthsea books. My weekend is going to be lit.