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I'll read the Consumer Reports reviews and see what the comments say. Their rankings can give you an idea of the models to avoid at least. Even in the same brand, one model can be wildly different from another model simply due to who the real manufacturer was, or just the parts used.

Sometimes the reviews are detailed and thorough, but sometimes they only list the basics. Usually for the appliances they go in depth in my experience.

Brands like Frigidaire, Kenmore, and Whirlpool generally don't manufacture anything anymore. They pay other companies to make the appliances and then slap their name on them. And you can guarantee they go with the lowest bidder.

I avoid all those brands now.

I'm assuming since your going to university that you're now 18. That makes you an adult, with all the legal freedoms. You are legally capable of making your own decisions that, crucially, your parents can't stop.

Honestly, you know the answer to this. The problem is you are afraid of what the consequences will be. Moving out will damage your relationship with your parents, but honestly? It's already damaged. Their dependence on you is too much for you to handle right now. Their need for control in your life is hurting you. You have tried talking to them about it, but either they don't understand or aren't willing to listen.

The financial aid that they are providing is another problem holding you back from moving out I would guess. Getting a job will help to offset that, and you said that you are getting student loans as well. Check with your university about any financial aid programs they have too. And while it's not glamorous, there are organizations like the food bank and thrift stores that can help you get by in lean times.

The last consequence of a decision to move out will be the uncertainty and instability you will face. You will likely be doing it without the support of your parents. But you aren't totally without support! You have your friends that can help you, from helping with the move, to giving advice, or simply just being a shoulder to lean on or an ear that will listen.

I won't sugar coat this. It's going to be hard. But! It is not impossible. Things look bleak and dark right now, but it won't always look like that. Once you take that first step of moving out, and getting out from under the shadow of your parents, things will start to change. You have the strength to make it through this, because you've had the strength to make it this far. Don't forget that.

I like this one. Do you know the source of the image?

Yes. In the listing of the actual articles, it will show you if that source is paywalled with a little dollar symbol over the source's icon. It also gives a summary of what the articles are about.

Where Google News shows you an article from one source and let's you click to see other sources, Ground News shows you all the sources it's found and let's you choose.

A workaround that you may not have considered is stopping the monitor from going to standby in the first place. If you are able, you can use a program called Caffeine to keep your PC unlocked.

This won't stop the problem when you have to lock the PC, but at least when you are there it shouldn't happen.

So what it sounds like, is if you're working for a studio and they partner with NetEase, start looking for a new job. The layoffs are basically a certainty.

Quality shitpost, but you might want to rethink the community...

I want to thank you for this meme.

I've shared it with my girlfriend and friend group, so this may be the last comment I ever make.

I like to live dangerously. Hasn't burned me ye-

Because BlueSky has money and would sue the shit out of them for anticompetitive practices.

It's. A. Beta.

Not a finished game. Still being developed.

This is like walking into a kitchen, taking a bowl of food that isn't ready, and complaining that it's under cooked.

There's going to be missing textures or placeholders. There's going to be performance issues. They will work that stuff out during the beta phase.

If it's not up to your expectations, then just wait until it's fully released.

Honestly, this is the chance you take when you pre-order. It's funny how many people are finding this out.

I guess the only argument here is that the developers should have waited a bit longer to release the open beta.

Look into under desk cable management. You can get trays that screw into the bottom of your desk to run the cables neatly and most importantly off the floor where a kitty can get them.