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Re: PC Gaming vs Console Gaming

Brett Nordquist — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:41:03 -0000

We have a couple of Xboxes and way too many Nintendo Switch in our house that I'm prepared to admit to, but as a parent, I appreciate the simplicity of the console for my younger kids to game on. As they get older the PC along with Discord and Twitch/YouTube on a second monitor seems to be the normal We are in such a great spot right now with so many excellent gaming options. Excellent article, Geno!

Re: The Best Wi-Fi Router (for Most People)

Brett Nordquist — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:28:47 -0000

You could say the same thing about every technology product on the market.

Re: My Top 5 Favorite Casual Games

Brett Nordquist — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:20:10 -0000

I agree with you about the Witness and almost didn't include it on my list. It feels like a casual game, but it's not one you can finish in an hour or two like the others. I just enjoyed it so much I decided to include it. If I were to replace it with another casual game, that game would be Virginia. Have you played that one? It's also on steam.

Re: My Top 5 Favorite Casual Games

Brett Nordquist — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:17:20 -0000

Good question. Flower, the Witness and Old Man's Journey all have versions that run on iOS and should support the iPad just fine.

Re: Rethinking SaaS

Brett Nordquist — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:58:43 -0000

I'll check out KeePass. I've heard good things about it. I purchased 1Password, and it's worked well on my phone, but hasn't been very smooth on Windows lately.

Re: Rethinking SaaS

Brett Nordquist — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:57:18 -0000

I'm going to research my options and I'll checkout the open source programs you mentioned. Thank you!

Re: Windows 10 Training Options

Brett Nordquist — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:37:55 -0000

That's a great idea. I've been working at my local library a few days a month and I'm surprised how much free or nearly free training they offer on many technologies and software applications.

Re: RSS is Still Alive

Brett Nordquist — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:07:03 -0000

No doubt, Miguel, no doubt!

Re: RSS is Still Alive

Brett Nordquist — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:06:44 -0000

I'll have to try RSSOwl. It's one I heard about just after Google killed Reader. It's fun hearing about all these products people love.

Re: RSS is Still Alive

Brett Nordquist — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:05:54 -0000

I agree with you that the ads aren't bad. It had been a while since I tried it. I'm glad to hear from Jan that the Android version doesn't include ads.

Re: Big Enough

Brett Nordquist — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:18:52 -0000

You make a good point about calling support. Small companies tend to have real humans who answer phones. At some point, they add an automated phone system. If the system helps route the call to the person who can help, I'm fine with it. But many use them to avoid having to speak to customers.

Re: Creating vs. Consuming

Brett Nordquist — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 01:42:55 -0000

Thank you for the kind words, Ray.

Re: Every Atheist Needs: /r/exjw

Brett Nordquist — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:04:00 -0000

As a former Mormon, I relate to a lot of what I read at r/exjw to what read at r/exmormon. I was Mormon for over 40 years because my parents raised me in that church. I feel it robbed me of time, money and critical thinking skills. I had my first beer and cup of coffee after age 45. I’m enjoying my freedom as someone who no longer believes in any gods.

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Brett Nordquist — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 02:55:09 -0000

When did weed become legal in Utah because Joe is smoking a load if he thinks he's the best shooter in the NBA.

Re: But it was my fault

Brett Nordquist — Sun, 20 May 2018 15:15:54 -0000

Maybe it's due to the fact my cars are older and we live in the desert! If your AC isn't as cold as you think it should be, you might consider it. It's really easy and a big can of refrigerant runs less than $50.

Re: Mormon church to celebrate revelation that allowed blacks into priesthood

Brett Nordquist — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:06:07 -0000

Pat yourselves on the back and celebrate that it only took you till 1978 to stop discriminating against an entire race. WWJD?

Re: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Leaving Mormonism

Brett Nordquist — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:20:59 -0000

I agree with your list, although I bombed on a few of them, making things harder than they needed to be. My list of things I wish I knew continually changes the further I get from the LDS church.

One thing I tell people who are doubting and ask for my advice is that your mileage may vary. A lot. Things that worked well for me may backfire and vice versa. I made the mistake of telling a friend his marriage would absolutely survive his faith crisis, because mine did. He came clean and I watched his marriage crumble.

There are no guarantees how a loved one will react.

I've been out now for four years. I look back and recognize the mistakes I made, but it's all part of the process. There's no how-to book on how to leave the religion you've been taught your entire life. My parents and 4 siblings are still involved deeply with the church. I'm the the odd man out. But I'm fine with that today, and I've learned to forgive those early mistake I made.

Re: Former Missionary Training Center president admits to asking a young missionary to expose her breasts in the ’80s, BYU police say

Brett Nordquist — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:54:53 -0000

So we are supposed to believe that God calls these men to serve in leadership positions, but doesn't possess the ability to know some will abuse the most vulnerable in our society? If there is a silver lining to come out of this sad situation, it hopefully will be more parents not allowing their children to be interviewed by men behind closed doors. LDS priesthood leaders are instructed to delve into the sexual behavior and history so are we really surprised when some of these men get turned on and take it further?

The best thing you can do right now is to get out of the LDS church. These men have zero authority over anyone. They don't determine your worthiness or your value. Stop investing time and money into the LDS church and let it rot from the inside until it dies.

Re: While My Kids Play Fortnite

Brett Nordquist — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:13:55 -0000

Fortnite allows some cross play between PC and Xbox and PC and PlayStation. And they just released the game in iOS. Each platform seems to attract different types of players with Xbox and PlayStation focusing more on combat than on building and defense on the PC. I've not tried much VR outside of a few minutes at CES and will have to take you up on your offer.

Re: Voting with My Wallet

Brett Nordquist — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:08:10 -0000

I need to do what you do and generate a label on my own from home. If you do that, can you hand your package to a UPS delivery driver or must you take it to a drop off location?

Re: Voting with My Wallet

Brett Nordquist — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:39:19 -0000

Niko, I agree with you. I've had mixed service on the client-side of things as well with all the major carriers here in the US. I have a large hedge in front of my porch and I've caught a few drivers tossing packages over it onto my porch.

Re: Commentary: The gaslighting within Mormonism must stop

Brett Nordquist — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:25:52 -0000

The internet is forcing the church's hand. They can either ignore the issues and people will continue to leave in droves or they can tell the truth and people will leave in droves. The LDS church was built on a sandy foundation and the internet is the wave that's going to wash it away. Those members who learn to think critically will come across the truth and most of them will leave. Others will keep their heads in the sand and double-down on absurd apologetic claims that allow them to stay in the church to keep their social stature in tact.

The wonderful part of all of this is that there's an amazing life awaiting those who leave the church. I was a member for over 40 years, served a mission and married in the temple. I decided to search for the truth and allow it to take me wherever it might lead. The first year or so was painful, but the last few years have been fantastic. Letting go of magical thinking and accepting truth and people for who they are has brought more joy than anything else.

Re: Microsoft Office Holdout

Brett Nordquist — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:39:41 -0000

You hit on a key there. I want to use the "best" app be it one I must install or through my browser. There are some apps I use occasionally, but for those I use as tools each day, like Office, I'm not willing to switch unless something better comes along. Free isn't not a big draw for me if it means I'm giving up my privacy or personal information to use an inferior product. Have you decided to stick with Office 2007 and not move to 365? Just curious.

Re: 20 Years Ago I Bought a Wallet

Brett Nordquist — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:50:18 -0000

That's a big purchase you don't watch to botch. Hadn't thought of a house, but you're right.

Re: The Only 5 Chrome Extensions I Install

Brett Nordquist — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:40:45 -0000

I considered recommending one. But I have mixed feelings using them because some of them are now adding sites to the whitelist in exchange for payment. For advanced users, I think they are fine, but they often break sites, especially ecomm sites. Advanced users will have no problem adding these sites to their exception list, but for many normal users they can be a pain.