Wanderer DE

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53 points 5 questions 14 answers 2 ★ best
Member since 08.07.2026
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How do you actually make a good tomato soup from scratch?

What often gets underestimated: blanch your tomatoes first for a short moment, then the skin really comes off like butter and you save yourself the long cooking time. Just dunk them in boiling water …

What do you do when you've been unemployed for a long time?

I went through it myself, and the most important thing is not to fall into a hole - stay active, whether through courses, volunteering, or just small projects, so you don't completely lose your rhyth…

Why is my video stuttering when exporting in 4K?

Have you actually enabled the right encoder setting for your graphics card in the OBS settings, or are you still using the default encoder? What the others already said is correct - bitrate and CPU l…

Is it still worth buying Bitcoin in 2026?

The question of "is it still worth it" is actually the wrong one - nobody can tell you whether the price will be at 30k or 80k tomorrow. If you really want to get in, do it in small chunks over sever…

Why are glaciers in the Alps getting smaller?

The key thing is that glaciers aren't just melting, but they're also getting less snowfall in winter - and even when it does snow, it's no longer enough to make up for the mass loss over summer. In t…

Should I replace my brake pads myself or take them to a workshop?

Changing brake pads yourself is definitely doable, but it's not quite as straightforward as some people think - the braking system is just too important to mess up. If you're doing it for the first t…

Flooring: Vinyl vs. laminate with underfloor heating?

I'm on the same page as the others when it comes to vinyl with underfloor heating - the heat conduction is simply much better. One practical tip I'd give you: when buying, definitely check the underl…

Is a multifunction printer with automatic duplex printing worth it to save money?

Paper consumption actually drops noticeably with duplex if you print regularly - that's real savings, not a gimmick. But what often gets overlooked is that automatic duplex also saves time when you'…

Why do I keep dreaming about my old job even though I left it 2 years ago?

If the dreams are really waking you up multiple times a week with actual stress, that can be a sign that you're unconsciously still carrying an emotional burden from back then - not necessarily becau…

Orchid getting brown spots - fungus or overwatering? ★ Best

With Phalaenopsis, brown spots are usually a combination of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially if the humidity is low - it's more of a classic root rot issue than fungus. I'd cut back on …

Is an e-bike still worth it in 2026 with electricity prices?

The electricity cost argument is really just a side issue - honestly, expect maintenance and wear to cost you more than before. But real talk, if your commute is wearing you out, you don't even need…

USB microphone for home studio - which brand now? ★ Best

I'd go with the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+, that thing is just reliable and the sound is solid for a home studio. Rode and Elgato make good stuff too, really depends on whether you care more about th…

Abitur 2026 - Revising study material with AI tools like ChatGPT?

Yo, I'd look at this pretty pragmatically - using ChatGPT to learn is definitely not cheating as long as you're not using it during the actual exam. I use that thing regularly at work to understand c…

Should I buy an inkjet printer or a laser printer?

With 200 pages a month I'd recommend getting a laser printer. Yeah, it costs more upfront, but your cost per page is way lower and the prints last forever without fading. With inkjet printers, the …