How to talk about the PM of the UK.
I'm seeing a lot of international messages getting this wrong, so this is how you refer to the Prime Minister of the UK....
You should know about !newcommunities@lemmy.world, a way to discover active communities
We all know that content discoverability can be challenging on Lemmy....
YSK the full scope of the recent US presidential immunity decision
TLDR: there are no qualifying limitations on presidential immunity...
YSK: lemmy.ml is managed by tankies, and lead lemmy developer is a tankie
Lead Lemmy Developer, Dessalines, denying the Tiananmen Square Massacre and praising the Uyghur Genocide...
YSK: Using dairy milk after being tear gassed or pepper sprayed doesn't provide more relief and has slightly increased infection risk. Use water or saline instead
Generally medical professionals do not vouch for using milk for tear gas despite it often being touted. The research seems to suggest they are largely the same in providing relief...
YSK: The Great Race is Better Than Airplane
The title is the post....
YSK: StreetComplete app for Android, a way to fill map data in a game like way
You fill out "quests" like if sidewalks have tactile ramps (for accessibility), what type of roads, road size, store hours, if bus stops are illuminated or have a shelter, bike spots, etc....
Android has a "Ctrl+Z" feature, the keyboards just dont support it
Hacker's Keyboard (the first one), Florisboard Beta, FUTO Keyboard and more have a button to reverse and repeat the actions....
Registering as an "Independent" party member doesn't mean you have no party affiliation; most states have an Independent party who has a platform that you may or may not agree with!
It’s a common misconception, but if you registered "Independent Party" you aren’t “independent” you are a member of your state’s Independent party, who has a platform and agenda you may or may not agree with. What you actually want is called an "unaffiliated" voter status. The good news is, all you have to do...
Right-to-Work Laws don't mean your employer can fire you at any time for any reason (US Law)
"I live in a right-to-work state, so my employer can shitcan me for any reason"....
YSK a free, lightweight alternative to Spotify
Why YSK: Spotify forces you either to pay, listen to ads or to find unofficial, potentially dangerous versions to use it. It's better to find a free alternative, both for your wallet and for your peace of mind....
YSK: Supercook is an amazing app for those with diet restrictions (or anyone)
Supercook is an app where you put in what ingredients you have, then it shows you recipes on other websites that only have ingredients on your required list....
YSK That There's a U.S Gov Program That Gets People Jobs
There's a cool government program that trains and gets people jobs. They give people Housing, Basic Medical Care, Meals, Books, an Allowance, Clothing, and a Network of instructors and peers....
YSK: About BangYourBuck.com, which lets you sort Amazon by price per pound/count/etc.
It's a website that lets you sort amazon by price per ounce/pound/count...
YSK if you've built a computer and it won't boot, sometimes the issue can be resolved by taking the memory out and putting it back.
Or by only putting one stick of memory in, or changing the slot you're using....
YSK: You might save on car rental by cancelling and re-booking over time before your rental due date
Car rental prices might decrease over time as the rental getting closer to its due date....
YSK: You can distinguish your comment from other comments as a mod in Lemmy
This is a pretty neat feature which is unknown for some reason....
YSK: You can and should freeze your credit reporting accounts at all 3 providers (for US users)
Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian all offer account freezing for free. Take advantage of it! It is a great way to prevent someone from wrecking your credit
YSK: Lemmy has 53k monthly active users but only 1172 have ever donated
Consider supporting Lemmy development or donating to your local server if you have the means. Peace!...
YSK there is a condition that makes your armpits smell worse called trichobacteriosis that is common and easy to treat
I was talking about hygiene with my partner who is a nurse and they were telling me that a lot of people remark that their armpits are smelling worse than normal and they are using more and more deodorant and people just think it is normal....
YSK: If your instance updated to 0.18.1, there's new themes in your profile settings, including compact and pure black themes! (for the website version of lemmy, version number at bottom of page)
Why YSK: Because that's friggin awesome?!...
YSK: Your local library's resources. Many offer free e-books and audio books via apps like Hoopla and Libby, resume writing classes, movies, games...and a quiet place to relax of course
YSK: Most "Energy Optimization Services" for buildings are scams.
I've been working as an automation technician for around 5 years now, and I've come across several services that promise a substantial improvement in energy efficiency when it comes to heating, especially involving district heating with water. Most of these are subscription services....
YSK Various Reference Sites
You should know about these sites, especially for this upcoming election season, because they are referential and nonpartisan. Each website has a line about the content....
YSK: If a problem you're experiencing doesn't show up in search results, could be a sign you're looking at the wrong issue
Why YSK: I had this experience this morning. I was raging because the "alt + tab" shortcut had changed on my work computer when it worked fine yesterday. Now it opened the task view, but wouldn't switch windows unless I clicked on a different program....