yushir0's recent activity
-
Comment on Using a desktop monitor outside in ~tech
-
Comment on Using a desktop monitor outside in ~tech
yushir0 Link Parentoh, I just saw that they are expected to announce a new beam pro or beam 2 device in the middle of June, so maybe don't buy the beam component just yet of you are thinking about getting these.oh, I just saw that they are expected to announce a new beam pro or beam 2 device in the middle of June, so maybe don't buy the beam component just yet of you are thinking about getting these.
-
Comment on Using a desktop monitor outside in ~tech
yushir0 (edited )Link ParentI am near sighted and think my perscription is around -2 on each eye. The glasses are statically focused at a distance (20 feet or so away), so they are pretty much unusable to me if I'm not...I am near sighted and think my perscription is around -2 on each eye. The glasses are statically focused at a distance (20 feet or so away), so they are pretty much unusable to me if I'm not wearing my contacts (I haven't had the perscription lens inserts made). With my contacts in, very small text is crisp and easy to read.
I believe the screen distance effect is achieved by moving the images that are being displayed slightly closer or further from the center point of the glasses and is not a physical change to the optics.
Screen size is adjustable in software but not hugely so. your brain kind of automatically adjusts the size depending on how far you are from a wall. Sitting at my desk with the glasses on, the screen size is approximately the same as my 27" monitor. Sitting on my couch, looking at the wall it is like a 100" screen. The actual size didn't change at either location, but it just feels different. The effect is difficult to explain.
If you don't have the beam or the nebula software, the image is just locked in the center. With the beam / software the image can be stuck to a particular point in space kind of like it is a drone that is following you around. eg: If you are facing North and pin the screen, the screen will only be in your vision if you are facing North (body anchor mode).
it is possible to wear these with normal glasses underneath, but they aren't really designed for that, so it looks/feels kind of awkward.
-
Comment on Using a desktop monitor outside in ~tech
yushir0 (edited )Link ParentSince this is blowing up a bit I probably should mention a few things just to set expectations based off of my experience with these. Not every phone works out of the box, you need a phone with a...Since this is blowing up a bit I probably should mention a few things just to set expectations based off of my experience with these.
Not every phone works out of the box, you need a phone with a USB-C 3.1 port. If you don't have a 3.1 port, you can screen cast to the beam device (every phone works with beam).
These are not crazy immersive like VR. The field of view is literally like you are sitting across the room from a very large television (or maybe a movie theater screen is a better analogy). If you aren't using the beam device or the nebula software, you will see a static screen that is centered in your vision. The nebula software is pretty buggy sometimes and you can't use every App with it. The beam device works with anything, but can't simulate more than one monitor (currently).
The beam device is a worthy purchase because it adds the 3 degrees of freedom / screen pinning / following / picture in picture functionality to pretty much any device (and makes it so that the Nintendo switch doesn't need a dock + a pile of Daisy chained adaptors to get things working). The beam also runs Android and you can side load pretty much any App by copying the apk to it from a computer. That said, it is not a high performance Android device by any stretch of the imagination and a lot of apps will be pretty slow on it. Things like Netflix/Prime Video/Disney+,etc... work fine, Firefox works fine, VLC works fine. I haven't tested much else on mine.
Viture makes a USB-C adaptor that allows you to charge your devices while the glasses are also plugged in. I recommend buying one.
If you have a steam deck, install the XR plugin from decky loader and these glasses just work, however the deck turns the USB port off at about 50% battery.. Get the Viture adaptor to work around this.
There are also a couple of different a HDMI to USB-C adaptors for these.. One makes it compatible with iPhones, the other makes it compatible with pretty much anything.
Sometimes these feel a bit like a technology preview. That said I get a lot of use out of them and think they are really great, so I don't want to complain too much. Most of my complaints are actually pretty minor since I can sit on an airplane and play games, watch movies, and be productive on a massive screen....
-
Comment on Using a desktop monitor outside in ~tech
yushir0 LinkNot a traditional monitor per-se, but xreal air AR glasses work great both outside in the sun (and indoors).. It basically simulates a gigantic 1080p monitor.. Or 3 virtual monitors if you install...Not a traditional monitor per-se, but xreal air AR glasses work great both outside in the sun (and indoors).. It basically simulates a gigantic 1080p monitor.. Or 3 virtual monitors if you install the xreal nebula software.. It looks like you are just wearing a pair of sunglasses if you are in a public place.
-
Comment on Any recommendations on places to visit in Singapore? There for a week. in ~travel
yushir0 LinkI can make some suggestions as I have been to Singapore before. It's a really cool place with lots of things to do. Don't take this as a comprehensive list, but just suggestions based off of some...I can make some suggestions as I have been to Singapore before. It's a really cool place with lots of things to do. Don't take this as a comprehensive list, but just suggestions based off of some of the things I have done when visiting. I guess the first thing to keep in mind is that the entire country is about 20 miles wide by about 15 miles tall. Things are EXTREMELY walkable, but you definitely should familiarize yourself with their subway system. You shouldn't need to bother with cabs or Uber to get you to any destination.
First thing you should do when you arrive is look for the shopping mall in the central core of the airport. The highlight here is an enormous atrium with a huge whirlpool shaped waterfall pouring into the center of it. I believe there is a laser show or something if you hang out for a while. Grab some food while you are here, the restaurants in the food court are actually great. There is a delicious Pho place that I usually hit (beware, extremely spicy if you aren't familiar with Pho).
Some traditional Singapore foods that you need to try are the "Chicken Rice" (note: don't call it "chicken and rice", it is "chicken rice") and the "Chili Crab". There was also a michelin star restaurant (i forget its name, but you can eat so close to the canal that you might fall in). in Clark Quai (pronounced key) that was delicious and shockingly affordable. If you are from the US, tipping isn't a thing here (and might actually be offensive?), also you need to raise your hand and flag down your waiter/waitress or they will not come by your table. Also, please note that chewing gum is illegal in Singapore.
Places you should go:
Go to the top of the marina bay sands hotel for a great view.
The whole area around the marina bay hotel should be explored. The gardens by the bay behind the hotel are free to enter / explore and are really neat.
Make sure to get a picture by the Merlion on the opposite side of the bay to the hotel.
Inside the hotel is a huge mall.
You should visit Chinatown. There is a Buddhist temple in the center that is worth touring.
The beach at Sentosa (amusement park) is probably worth checking out for just a weird experience with huge ships so close to the beach that it feels like you could just swim out to one. I remember the go-cart ride at sentosa being really fun after dark.
Go take a walk in the main downtown core of the city.
Look for "Hawker Centers". These are basically underground malls hidden all over. You can circumnavigate the city in these just walking around. They are a great place to get out of the heat. Some of the best food places are hidden in these.
Having trouble thinking of other things. Rent an electric Lime scooter and just go nuts exploring. It is refreshingly safe feeling just roaming around pretty much everywhere and it's pretty hard to get lost. -
Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech
yushir0 Link ParentI have a set of Anker Soundcore earbuds that I pretty much have in my ears all day long for meetings, listening to music, etc... They sound great and are super comfortable. Been using my current...I have a set of Anker Soundcore earbuds that I pretty much have in my ears all day long for meetings, listening to music, etc... They sound great and are super comfortable. Been using my current set for about the last 2 years. The set before that I bought before the pandemic and would still be using them if they hadn't been accidentally ruined by a trip through the washing machine.
I also have an expensive set of bowers and wilkins buds that barely get used because the cheap Anker buds are just way better in almost every way.
-
Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
yushir0 (edited )LinkA Sugess Tourbillon Master Automatic with Calendar and Day of week complications. The tourbillon is freaking mesmerizing and the watch itself is beautiful. I can't even bring myself to care that...A Sugess Tourbillon Master Automatic with Calendar and Day of week complications. The tourbillon is freaking mesmerizing and the watch itself is beautiful. I can't even bring myself to care that it was made in China.
https://sugesswatch.com/products/tourbillon-master-su8004bkr-blue-roman-numerals
I have some other interesting watches too. A galaxy watch, some skeletonized mechanicals and one that has ball bearings instead of hands. But the tourbillon is almost always my go-to.
-
Comment on Moving to Colorado from Oregon (USA) in late February in ~life
yushir0 (edited )LinkMy suggestions would be to get a cheap cold weather sleeping bag from walmart (they are like $50) and a mylar emergency bag instead of blankets (protip: you will pay double the price for the...My suggestions would be to get a cheap cold weather sleeping bag from walmart (they are like $50) and a mylar emergency bag instead of blankets (protip: you will pay double the price for the sleeping bag on amazon, just go to the store). You will be WAY better off if incliment weather strands you than you will be with blankets that usually are only good for mild cold (put the sleeping bag inside of the mylar bag in an emergency).
As far as traveling with a cat goes, I recommend that you talk to your vet about getting some medication to keep it calm / sedated while you are on the road. For its safety and your safety, you should keep it in its crate/carrier for the duration of the trip. Otherwise cats sometimes will try to hole up underneath the gas / brake pedals of the car because they are nervous. Also the cat will give zero cares about peeing on your car's seats / carpet if you leave it out (the smell will never come out). Accidents in the pet carrier are easy to clean up and you should bring materials to deal with that if it happens (put a towel that you don't care about in the bottom, and bring extras). Pet stores sell disposable litter boxes. You should buy a few for your hotel stops. You should also throw a blanket over the crate to help you companion stay warm when you make extended stops for food, etc...
Also your cat is going to howl a LOT. It won't be fun for either of you. I recommend headphones with music to drown that out (be nice to the cat and don't blast or even run the stereo as it will only serve to stress it out more).
-
Comment on House hunting tips for a millennial who's never owned one in ~life
yushir0 LinkIf an inspector finds rotten siding, or mentions anything about water getting into anything, freaking RUN. I bought a house where the inspector found a single piece of rotten siding that didn't...If an inspector finds rotten siding, or mentions anything about water getting into anything, freaking RUN. I bought a house where the inspector found a single piece of rotten siding that didn't seem like a big deal and it turned out that my walls were so rotten from water ingress that you could scoop the remains of the studs out in places with your bare hands like it was pulp. I ended up having to spend nearly a hundred thousand dollars getting the exterior walls opened up and having the structure repaired / replaced. Water damage is no joke and can be is almost as bad as fire damage.
-
Comment on In general, which laptop maker (OEM) provides the best compatibility for Linux desktops in terms of driver support and things like wifi, bluetooth, power efficiency, etc? in ~tech
yushir0 LinkI have 3 asus laptops between myself my wife and one of my kids. One is a high end gaming laptop one is a middle of the road business laptop and one was literally the cheapest one that i could...I have 3 asus laptops between myself my wife and one of my kids. One is a high end gaming laptop one is a middle of the road business laptop and one was literally the cheapest one that i could possibly buy. All 3 run Linux (Fedora 39) just great. The only issue that I have had was the business grade one (expertbook) defaulted to an apm mode that made it not wake from suspend and needed a kernel parameter to make it come in and out of sleep correctly. (mem_sleep_default=deep). The asus ones have all been extremely durable and don't have any hinge issues or anything and basically still work like new. (the oldest laptop of the 3 is about 7 years old and has only needed a battery replaced).
On the flip side, I also have a Lenovo laptop that had its plastic shell start cracking and disintegrating after about 2 years of light use, and the lid no longer would support itself when I retired it. Which is a shame because lenovo laptops used to be practically invincible and I love the trackpoint mouse.
-
Comment on The Xmas music playlist at my job is awful; give me your best non-traditional holiday songs! in ~music
yushir0 LinkJust go play somafm's Christmas in Frisco feed, which is always my first choice for tons of really great non-traditional irreverent and eclectic songs....Just go play somafm's Christmas in Frisco feed, which is always my first choice for tons of really great non-traditional irreverent and eclectic songs. https://somafm.com/player/#/now-playing/xmasinfrisko
I thought that would be the case for me too, but it turned out none of the USB-C devices in my house were actually version 3.1 compatible except for my laptop and steam deck. so I ended up buying a beam a few days later.