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Just thought I'd share something I thought was pretty interesting. I have a mother in law who is... well let's just say she's a stereotypical older mom who doesn't own a computer, just an iPad. During the pandemic, she started getting into Nintendo games and bought herself a Switch. Fast forward a few years later and she's interested in getting a Steam Deck, since one of her "mom groups" told her about some pandemic inspired games, similar to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing that are only available on Steam.

When it comes down to it, she doesn't care about her computer, she just wants to play computer games in a way that's easy and accessible for her. We'll be getting her a Steam Deck for her birthday, which in my opinion is just super neat. Even PC gaming is becoming extremely accessible, and it's a fantastic time to be a gamer.

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[-] Colour_me_triggered@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

The exception rather than the rule. I've seen several articles claiming your lot don't know that computers have a file system. Ie they use the search function to find their files and don't pay attention to where things are saved. Ie the computer is a large bucket full of my shit and the only way to access it is by telling the computer to rummage through it.

[-] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago
[-] Colour_me_triggered@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

It's fine for me. I just got hired as a "programmer" despite having extremely basic python skills and ability to use Linux. I'm quite happy to be "settled for".

[-] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Nice ! congrats

[-] dabaldeagul@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah it's disappointing... It really makes me wish more people were even slightly interested. Else how will the field continue developing?

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