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Post by Moni on Jun 18, 2020 15:22:26 GMT -5
I went to buy a coloured pencil of a particular colour, since I had run out of it. For some reason, the website decided to specify that yes, the pencil is vegan. I am...very confused? Is this necessary? I am aware that vegan products can extend to non-edible things but can pencils even be non-vegan? I definitely do not want to be a "whY ArE yOu pUttIng VegAN on EveRyThiNg?!?!?" person, but I am legitimately confused if this is necessary or just a default feature of their website they keep on stuff that doesn't even need it? it could be just part of default code, but yes, a significant amount of dyes and other parts of brushes, paints, etc, are derived in some way from animals, so there are vegan art supplies. |
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Post by Ryanruff13 on Apr 12, 2021 12:17:27 GMT -5
I feel naïve for asking this, thus making it perfect for this thread: Considering how I'm about to turn 26, I'm tired of still having to worry about judgement and flatout feeling stalked by my parents about my purchases, so I'm wanting to open a separate online bank account. The question: is there a "catch" to doing so? (e.g. costs beyond the initial deposit?) And that's before considering potential recommendations for which bank would be best, which is beyond the scope of this thread. |
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Post by Breakingchains on Apr 21, 2021 19:03:21 GMT -5
Ryanruff13 The only thing I can think of is whether there are costs for a new debit card and whether there is a yearly or monthly fee on that card. AFAIK those are really the only fees that are standard in the US. My silly question is, who do I talk to about an invite to the NTWF discord server? I've been meaning to get on it for 276 years but wasn't sure how to sign up.
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Post by Thorn on Apr 21, 2021 19:12:20 GMT -5
Sent you an invite! :-) Maybe someone beat me to it but here's one if not.
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Post by erichseahanbh64 on Jun 30, 2021 5:09:44 GMT -5
What do I do if my computer keeps shutting off by itself? Does it mean I need to get a new one...?
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Post by Breakingchains on Jun 30, 2021 17:41:32 GMT -5
What do I do if my computer keeps shutting off by itself? Does it mean I need to get a new one...? Does it shut off seemingly at random during normal use, or before you even make it to startup? If you can make it through startup, you can download a free program called speccy and it will let you check the temperature of your components while it's running. That'll tell you if it's an overheating issue. If it is, most likely your fan is busted. (common in low-to-midrange, pre-built laptops) If it's happening during startup it's possible it's a power supply issue or a short somewhere--I had a laptop that would kill the power during startup because it detected a short, and that prevents it from frying other components, as a safety feature. If you've got a decent computer tech, or a tech-savvy friend who owes you a favor, it might be as simple as a part swap, which would typically be cheaper than replacing the entire machine. Disclaimer: not a technician, just somebody who has broken WAY too many computers in my day. Good luck! |
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Post by Breakingchains on Nov 14, 2021 19:35:40 GMT -5
Hey, anyone who knows anything about modern internet security:
So I'm a complete fool and managed to get my main e-mail account compromised a while back. I've used that account for everything for about 7 years and one day I found it pumping out tons of automated spam e-mails after a series of log-ins from Taiwan. I was able to change the password, set up multiple authentication factors and then went and locked down some sensitive accounts, and I figured that had taken care of the problem.
Unfortunately since then a few other accounts have still been compromised--mostly just stuff I never used, but today it was my playstation account, where I had cards saved. So some snotty kid in Germany bought himself Mortal Kombat. Got back in, and am working on refunding the fraudulent purchase but I'm so mad and I envision this problem continuing with random accounts for heaven knows how long. What kind of steps do I need to take to actually get the problem under control after something as devastating as an e-mail crack? I'm at a loss.
(For the record, yes, the card has been locked and I've removed all payment methods from that account for now, so the situation is currently stable, I'm just wondering what the heck they're going to get into next. For all I know there's a list of my passwords circulating on the dark web somewhere with a bunch of other people's hacked data or something.)
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Post by Ryanruff13 on Nov 16, 2021 20:28:55 GMT -5
I recently submitted an application at my alma mater to pursue a second college degree, or at least some sort of formal education.
I have so many questions to list, given how hands-on my parents were with my first degree...so I guess the question for here is where to even start.
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Post by Gelquie on Nov 16, 2021 20:48:37 GMT -5
Oof, that's really rough, Chains. =< Alas, I don't really have a good answer to that beyond "change all your passwords and disconnect your payment methods," which I'm sure you already know or have already done. I guess I would also look at what accounts are linked? For instance, some main emails allow you to connect a backup email to help recover stolen accounts (or at least gmail does). I guess you could parse through the websites you've visited in email search? I wish I could be more helpful than giving info which you probably already know, though. I'm sorry. Good luck. I recently submitted an application at my alma mater to pursue a second college degree, or at least some sort of formal education. I have so many questions to list, given how hands-on my parents were with my first degree...so I guess the question for here is where to even start. I could probably give a hand, depending on the questions. I can sort of give a general overview, though since I don't know where exactly you're stuck, I apologize in advance if I say stuff you already know. I think most of it is just sending the application in the first place, and following their deadlines (if you're late, you probably won't get in until the semester after). I can only speak for grad school applications, but a sort of unwritten rule for deadlines is: You should actually apply earlier than they say if possible. For instance, if an application is due in June, you should actually submit as soon as March, though you could maybe push April. This is because there's a lot of processing time, and the last minute won't help you. Other than that, usually the school's website will have some sort of walk-through for applications stating what you need. If you still have connections with your old professors, they can help explain stuff too, and will be better qualified for it because it's their school. (Especially if you need recommendations from them.) I've been able to handle stuff better and avoid pitfalls by keeping in touch with my old professors when I went to apply for grad school; they have a lot of tips and are used to helping students get started. At some point after the application, you'll get an email given the acceptance/rejection and possible conditions for the degree (the latter may be a grad school thing, usually stating which advisor will accept you and their funding status). From there, you'll probably use the same school account you had before, so you can deal with your paperwork and sign up for stuff through their student portal. (I assume they have it anyway; my school used something like that for dealing with administrative details and signing up for classes. Your school's website will have details for what to do if they don't have that.) Then it's the usual; sign up for classes, keep in mind the deadlines, handle finances and financial aid if you need it, and go get schooled. |
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Post by Ryanruff13 on Jan 27, 2022 21:20:41 GMT -5
I have some potential questions regarding health insurance. It's miraculous that my new part-time has a job benefit at all (i.e. Aetna insurance), but figuring out when I'm going to get it and figuring out my main insurance (since it says that it's only limited and doesn't legally count as full insurance) is a toughie. (Also apologies for the late response, Gelquie, and thank you for the advice! Given how messy my life situation is with regard to upcoming plans, I've been trying to revise my approach to seeking schooling since then, and will keep you guys posted.) |
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Post by Lizica on Sept 24, 2022 20:59:52 GMT -5
How much does it actually help social media creators to "like and subscribe"? (Specifically asking about YouTube, but I've been confused about it in general.) Do creators get better deals for sponsors if they have a lot of subscribers, or do they get paid more for the default ads before videos, or something else? Or are the numbers more about just figuring out which things are most popular with their audience, as well as showing off their clout?
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Post by Moni on Sept 25, 2022 5:28:36 GMT -5
How much does it actually help social media creators to "like and subscribe"? (Specifically asking about YouTube, but I've been confused about it in general.) Do creators get better deals for sponsors if they have a lot of subscribers, or do they get paid more for the default ads before videos, or something else? Or are the numbers more about just figuring out which things are most popular with their audience, as well as showing off their clout? Lots of social media websites are run by an Algorithm, which is basically the algorithm that decides what to show/what to put in people's recommended feeds given a bunch of different variables. The algorithm decides this by "interactions," and the correlations between them, specifically positive ones, but also sometimes negative. More interaction = the website is more likely to put your content in front of more people. |
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Post by Lizica on Sept 25, 2022 20:44:50 GMT -5
How much does it actually help social media creators to "like and subscribe"? (Specifically asking about YouTube, but I've been confused about it in general.) Do creators get better deals for sponsors if they have a lot of subscribers, or do they get paid more for the default ads before videos, or something else? Or are the numbers more about just figuring out which things are most popular with their audience, as well as showing off their clout? Lots of social media websites are run by an Algorithm, which is basically the algorithm that decides what to show/what to put in people's recommended feeds given a bunch of different variables. The algorithm decides this by "interactions," and the correlations between them, specifically positive ones, but also sometimes negative. More interaction = the website is more likely to put your content in front of more people. Ohhhhh, yeah, that makes sense! Thanks for answering, Moni! ^^ I guess, time to go actually subscribe to my favorite channels and support them that way, now that I know it legit helps, then. XD |
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