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In Defense of Simple Electronics in c/technology@beehaw.org

[–] Anarch157a@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

This is why I love my Espresso machine so much. It's a modern one, but:

It has a physical, mechanical switch that makes a satisfying "CLACK" when I turn it on
Selection of single/double shot espresso/capuccino/latte is done by a rotary knob
Separate (non-capacitive) buttons for continuous pour of coffee/steamed milk

Sure it has a micro, but it's function is to monitor temperature and allows preparation of beverages only when it's at the appropriate temperature.

Oh, and it doesn't use wasteful capsules. It uses a regular socketed filter holder that takes regular ground coffee.

If it ever breaks, I'm pretty sure it'll be easy to fix with the junk I have at home. Clearly a machine designed by people who loves coffee and respects their customers.

Steam Update Makes Big Changes to the User Interface in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[–] Anarch157a@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

They're trying for an unified interface for desktop, Steam Deck and phone clients. While I agree that toggles are less optimal for a mouse driven interface, they're much better for touch screens or gamepads.

Twitter is being evicted from its Boulder office over unpaid rent in c/technology@beehaw.org

[–] Anarch157a@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Naah. This is (in his POV) excelent. He can just fire an e-mail at 3:00AM saying: "Everyone from Boulder will have to check in to the SF office by tomorrow. If you fail to do so, I'll assume you abandoned work and is no longer employed at Twitter".

What a POS...