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What stupidly easy tech solution do people gloss over all of the time? (kbin.melroy.org)

submitted 4 months ago by Frozyre@kbin.melroy.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For me it's the paranoia surrounding webcams. People outright refuse to own one and I understand, until they go on and on about how they're being spied. Here's the secret - unplug the damn thing when you think you won't use it or haven't used it in a while.

They, whoever it is, can't really spy on you on something that's already off and unplugged!

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[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 24 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I'm surprised by how many people use Overleaf for writing LaTeX instead of installing something locally. It's not that hard, guys. And the experience can be infinitely better as you can actually customize it however you want.

[–] Funkytom467@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well yes but overleaf makes it possible to work on it with a mate, on any device without having to install anything, and it also saves your progress online so you don't lose it or forget you document at home.

If your not seeing were i'm going it's perfect for school project. Through high school and college i've done all my projects with it... I think that's where it shines.

[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I understand using it for collaboration. But I see people write their homework in it. They're not collaborating with anyone.

Also, these people use it all the time. I understand using Overleaf if you only use LaTeX rarely, since you don't need to set anything up.

I personally edit offline, and copy to Overleaf if I need to collaborate.

[–] Funkytom467@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah to be fair if you do all the homework with LaTeX there's no reason not to set up your machine.

I've even heard of someone who even used it to take notes in class... Honestly I wouldn't dare to try and learn that!

But yes, that's when the macros and possibilities you don't have on overleaf becomes really good to have.

[–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 4 points 4 months ago

My recommendation is using typst instead. It's basically the modern version of latex. And it has a good online collab platform too.

[–] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Hmmm... I must say, I tried to get back into LaTeX and I got broken packages after broken packages.

Really pushing for Typst adoption now. Works perfectly. Fast as hell. Bye technical debt.

[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I've heard about Typst, never really tried it. I don't think I'll completely be able to switch anytime soon since no journal accepts it afaik. But maybe I can try it out for personal stuff.

[–] Applejuicy@feddit.nl 2 points 4 months ago

I'll try out Typst. If it works well, I'll definitely switch from LaTeX.