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Toshiba says Europe doesn't need 24TB HDDs, witholds beefy models from region. And we have no homegrown alternatives. in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 23 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Keeping an eye on the 20TB+ pool. The 24TB Seagate (model ST24000NM002H) no longer has a perfect record, with eight failures for the quarter. Still, the drives put up a respectable 1.11% AFR. Meanwhile, the 20TB+ drives as a pool are averaging a 0.72% AFR, coming in lower than the overall failure rates—always a promising sign.

https://www.backblaze.com/blog/backblaze-drive-stats-for-q1-2025/

I have no trouble buying Seagate Exos, their stats look good so far.

Canadian companies shift focus to Europe for exports, growth in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 weeks ago

Will I finally have more than one kind of maple syrup to choose from at the store? :-D
On a serious note, I'd say it makes sense. The article mentions a trade agreement from 2016 making 99% of all goods tariff free both ways. Makes for ideal growth targets both ways.

known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which was signed in 2016. [...]
The European deals eliminate virtually all tariffs on goods and services, and include measures designed to break down non-tariff regulations.
“Ninety-nine per cent of exports between Canada and the U.K. and EU are tariff-free,” Mr. Dunlop said.

I Fully Switched to EU Products. Here’s What Happened. in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 8 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Dailymotion is a french site, good to know!
Without sound the video wasn't very interesting (no subtitles) but the description mentions lemmy so that's fun. :)

I Fully Switched to EU Products. Here’s What Happened in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can't have fully switched, that's a youtube link.

Edit: YSK that Today is the deadline for the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapies and THE THRESHOLD HAS BEEN REACHED but you need to keep signing if you haven't already! in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

1M!

Edit: YSK that Today is the deadline for the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapies and THE THRESHOLD HAS BEEN REACHED but you need to keep signing if you haven't already! in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

998k!

Edit: YSK that Today is the deadline for the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapies and THE THRESHOLD HAS BEEN REACHED but you need to keep signing if you haven't already! in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

990k!

Edit: YSK that Today is the deadline for the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapies and THE THRESHOLD HAS BEEN REACHED but you need to keep signing if you haven't already! in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 12 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Threshold:
One million statements of support (At 986k now)
as well as minimum thresholds in at least 7 countries. ✓

What's an important (in your opinion) skill too many people seem to lack? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

I think you've hit the bull's eye with that assessment. I try to keep my fluff, such as "Have a nice weekend!", to the end of mine.

You just want a break sometimes in c/memes@sopuli.xyz

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 29 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Everything you own is something you need to maintain and service. Scaling back on stuff can give a real sense of freedom.
On the other hand the Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (Propane/Petrol) I got in the basement gives me sense of security.

What's an important (in your opinion) skill too many people seem to lack? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Reading instructions would be another one that gets skipped due to stress or whatever the excuse is.

Or taking the time to properly read and reply to an email. I've learnt the hard way to never have more than one question per email, it's only the first or the last question that gets answered.

I'm thinking about swapping my house with someone in another country. Any tips? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 18 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Make sure your insurance covers it.