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Comment on Sionic Energy unveils 100% silicon anode battery with high energy density in ~enviro
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
Nazarie Link ParentTalking with my HVAC Nerd buddy, Heat Pumps are essential the same as an AC just with a reversing valve at the compressor. Yeah, the compressor tech is significantly better over the years as well,...Talking with my HVAC Nerd buddy, Heat Pumps are essential the same as an AC just with a reversing valve at the compressor. Yeah, the compressor tech is significantly better over the years as well, but the two things are fundamentally different.
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Comment on Introducing Steam Families - now out of beta! in ~games
Nazarie Link ParentI set up accounts for my kids when they started playing computer games. We've been in a family setup for years at this point. The family sharing beta was great and I'm glad to see it come out of...I set up accounts for my kids when they started playing computer games. We've been in a family setup for years at this point. The family sharing beta was great and I'm glad to see it come out of beta now. There was one point when a valve employee called out my underage kid having an account, but I explained that I controlled the account closely and managed all purchases myself and they were ok with what I was doing. YMMV
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Comment on My experience buying a used low-range EV a year later in ~transport
Nazarie Link ParentThe mini duplex breakers are a single phase 120v breakers for two different circuits. You'd use them if you need the space. The way the breaker panel is designed, you're only getting a single...The mini duplex breakers are a single phase 120v breakers for two different circuits. You'd use them if you need the space. The way the breaker panel is designed, you're only getting a single phase per standard breaker slot. And the phase you get alternates, so any two adjacent breakers are on different phases. And any 240v circuit would have a double pole breaker. As another poster above said, you have to cut both phases of a 240v circuit at once, so using two single pole breakers for 240v would be bad mojo.
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Comment on Cutting-edge technology could reduce the amount of energy used for air conditioning in ~engineering
Nazarie Link ParentThe same can be said for more insulation or alternative architecture that's better at passive heat dissipation. Combine that with this technology and you can have even better results.The same can be said for more insulation or alternative architecture that's better at passive heat dissipation.
Combine that with this technology and you can have even better results.
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Comment on What's your recommended survival crafting game to play solo? in ~games
Nazarie LinkHave you tried something like Oxygen Not Included? Not sure how close it is to the itch you're trying to scratch. If satisfactory is kinda related as you said, maybe try Dyson Sphere Program. I...Have you tried something like Oxygen Not Included? Not sure how close it is to the itch you're trying to scratch. If satisfactory is kinda related as you said, maybe try Dyson Sphere Program. I saw someone else recommended Grounded and I second that suggestion as well.
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Comment on What's your recommended survival crafting game to play solo? in ~games
Nazarie Link ParentThis gave me a good chuckle, thanks! I remember thinking 3 years was a long time, many moons ago. Now, 3 years is more like a blink.EDIT: Oh that aged me, that was over 3 years ago.
This gave me a good chuckle, thanks!
I remember thinking 3 years was a long time, many moons ago. Now, 3 years is more like a blink.
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Comment on How late is too late for a house party? in ~talk
Nazarie Link ParentI guess I'm out of touch. What exactly qualifies as "boomer pop/rock"?I guess I'm out of touch. What exactly qualifies as "boomer pop/rock"?
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
Nazarie Link ParentToilet paper is horrible to price compare. Telling if two packs contain the same amount and figuring out the unit price for them is practically futile. I've basically given up and settled on...Toilet paper is horrible to price compare. Telling if two packs contain the same amount and figuring out the unit price for them is practically futile. I've basically given up and settled on buying the exact same pack of TP without doing price comparisons.
Those crazy deals you mention are really common at places like Dollar General (if you have one). They are also notorious for listing a discount that's not even in the system, so you have to watch them like a hawk and call out any "mistakes". Contrast that with my local Publix who will proactively tell me if I missed picking up items that were part of a BOGO or something similar.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
Nazarie Link ParentI would gladly use metric over imperial, but my country likes to be obtuse. Having lived in Europe for several years, I much prefer metric.I would gladly use metric over imperial, but my country likes to be obtuse. Having lived in Europe for several years, I much prefer metric.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
Nazarie Link Parent16? Not sure the objective of the question. Sure, I can do the math and in that case I did. But having them next to each other and switching up units is, as far as I can tell, meant to confuse.16?
Not sure the objective of the question. Sure, I can do the math and in that case I did. But having them next to each other and switching up units is, as far as I can tell, meant to confuse.
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Comment on Google Cloud accidentally deletes UniSuper’s online account due to ‘unprecedented misconfiguration’ in ~tech
Nazarie Link ParentOurs were kept in a secure vault we had access to, 24/7. But yeah, I can see how something so simple would be overlooked. Back then I wasn't the one building the plan, just implementing it on an...Ours were kept in a secure vault we had access to, 24/7. But yeah, I can see how something so simple would be overlooked. Back then I wasn't the one building the plan, just implementing it on an ongoing basis.
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Comment on Google Cloud accidentally deletes UniSuper’s online account due to ‘unprecedented misconfiguration’ in ~tech
Nazarie Link ParentWe had monthly verification. It was a military installation and DR was a critical aspect of our operations. Not a normal DR though as it included attack resilient engineering, recovery from EMP,...We had monthly verification. It was a military installation and DR was a critical aspect of our operations. Not a normal DR though as it included attack resilient engineering, recovery from EMP, and other fun things.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
Nazarie Link ParentI was buying something at the supermarket yesterday and they had the same item in different sizes right next to each other. They have the unit price next to the total, but on the smaller item the...I was buying something at the supermarket yesterday and they had the same item in different sizes right next to each other. They have the unit price next to the total, but on the smaller item the unit was pounds and on the larger one it was ounces. Very annoying and highly misleading.
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Comment on Google Cloud accidentally deletes UniSuper’s online account due to ‘unprecedented misconfiguration’ in ~tech
Nazarie Link ParentWe would keep one set of backups in the DC and one set was picked up and stored in a vault in a remote location on a daily basis, both duplicate drives and tape archives.We would keep one set of backups in the DC and one set was picked up and stored in a vault in a remote location on a daily basis, both duplicate drives and tape archives.
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Comment on Swedish gaming conglomerate Embracer Group announced plans on Monday to split itself into three distinct games and entertainment companies in ~games
Nazarie Link ParentDidn't read that link, but I read about the deal earlier this week and it's super shady. They are saddling Asmodee with close to $1B in debt to pay down other Embracer (but not Asmodee) debts.Didn't read that link, but I read about the deal earlier this week and it's super shady. They are saddling Asmodee with close to $1B in debt to pay down other Embracer (but not Asmodee) debts.
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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~travel
Nazarie Link ParentNeeding a vacation after my vacation is the worst feeling for me. It's why I stopped planning vacations and just started going with the flow.Needing a vacation after my vacation is the worst feeling for me. It's why I stopped planning vacations and just started going with the flow.
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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~travel
Nazarie LinkOver the years I've done both and I have to say, minimal planning has always been the best. We get a general idea of what we'd like to do and then plan (very) roughly around that. If we decide we...Over the years I've done both and I have to say, minimal planning has always been the best. We get a general idea of what we'd like to do and then plan (very) roughly around that. If we decide we want to just relax, we don't sweat any previous plans. If we find someplace interesting and just want to stay., we do that instead. For things that require reservations, we make those in advance and will use those as small anchor points. If we really aren't feeling it, we'll skip those as well.
I guess I'd sum it up by saying that a vacation should be relaxing. Tight and/or rigid schedules are generally not relaxing.
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Comment on Amid marijuana legalization, a civic problem lingers: that smell in ~society
Nazarie Link ParentAs someone who does neither but has been around both in various forms my whole life, I disagree. Both linger and both carry. They are equally distasteful for different reasons and I have a...As someone who does neither but has been around both in various forms my whole life, I disagree. Both linger and both carry. They are equally distasteful for different reasons and I have a visceral hate for smelling either. And I'm all for them being legal, I just don't want to be subjected to smelling them.
This statement felt incorrect so I checked the Tesla Model Y. It's got a curb weight of 1998kg and a battery weight of 771kg (according to Google). That's ~38%, which I would not classify as "tiny".
That being said, based on the rest of your statement I see you realize batteries are heavy and lowering that weight is a good target. I agree fully. But I happen to think lowering charge times drastically is a much more important target. Today, charging a BEV is an event unlike refilling an ICE. If we can get BEVs to recharge almost as fast as an ICE, it increases the ease of adoption in a broader segment. Range is quickly approaching the ICE average already. Even though most people don't need that range very often, they still insist on having it available. Obviously, this is just my personal opinion as an observer.