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Comment on Can we talk about rice cookers? in ~food
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Comment on Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
Nsutdwa Link ParentI do think some fans were being slightly disingenuous about 130R this past weekend, to be honest. It's not been a really on-the-limit corner for a long time now, with the incredible grip the cars...I do think some fans were being slightly disingenuous about 130R this past weekend, to be honest. It's not been a really on-the-limit corner for a long time now, with the incredible grip the cars have been producing. Nevertheless, it is absolutely true that watching the cars slow, and hearing the revs creep down, is sapping the excitement. I really do wonder what will happen along the Kemmel straight, or along the long straight in Baku - will they really just be trundling along by the end?!
I didn't mind the "yo-yoing" as long as I thought it did actually relate to the drivers' skill, in some way. I thought that they were able to choose where to deploy extra boost (which obviously came at a cost somewhere else, as the system that decides where would have been optimal is now starved), but it sounds as if they don't entirely exercise that discretion. I don't know whether it's a thing that differs between teams and is something that will eventually flatten out as the software is tweaked and converges, perhaps? There was a moment where Russell appeared to be absolutely crawling, but it was just that he was low on battery - was that his own rash decision(s) coming back to haunt him or not, that's what I want to know.
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Comment on What’s something you’re putting up with? in ~talk
Nsutdwa Link ParentI hung an ikea air purifier on the wall. The clean air is nice, but the white noise is excellent.I hung an ikea air purifier on the wall. The clean air is nice, but the white noise is excellent.
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Comment on Britain mandates heat pumps and solar panels in new homes from 2028 in ~enviro
Nsutdwa Link ParentAs I understood it, these systems work best by running more or less constantly at a lower operating temperature. In my case, it'd be an air-to-water system, supplying hot water for heating and...As I understood it, these systems work best by running more or less constantly at a lower operating temperature. In my case, it'd be an air-to-water system, supplying hot water for heating and washing (I'm not sure how you say this in English, actually, I mean to say hot water for stuff in bathrooms (sinks, showers etc.) and kitchens (sinks)).
Anyway, I think underfloor heating, which generally operates over a larger surface area at a lower temperature pairs well with the heat pump's strengths, providing gentle, but constant, heat.
*Edit to add: I assume I don't need to say I'm not a plumber/heat pump installer, right? I guess that comes across pretty clearly :)
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Comment on Britain mandates heat pumps and solar panels in new homes from 2028 in ~enviro
Nsutdwa Link ParentI looked at installing a heat pump in my apartment, but it would have meant ripping up all the floors to put in underfloor heating, or changing all the radiators (the current ones would be too...I looked at installing a heat pump in my apartment, but it would have meant ripping up all the floors to put in underfloor heating, or changing all the radiators (the current ones would be too small, designed for hotter water). Apart from that, the cost is enormous and, as the OP mentioned, the size was prohibitive for us, both inside and out. It was the price that was the killer, though. My apartment is not worth enough that it would make sense to sink in the kind of money needed for a heat pump system. It would be like buying a Fiat Punto and replacing all the bodywark with carbon fibre. The kind of buyer buying my place in the future is not looking for a high-end place, it's a bit of a bargain basement kind of deal.
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Comment on Jet Lag Season 17: Taiwan Rail Rush | Trailer in ~hobbies
Nsutdwa Link ParentEpisode 1 spoilers I felt bad for Adam at the tofu rocks, I think the principle was good, I'd find it easier to remember a string of numbers, at least for a brief period. But they should have...Episode 1 spoilers
I felt bad for Adam at the tofu rocks, I think the principle was good, I'd find it easier to remember a string of numbers, at least for a brief period. But they should have looked at the rocks first and seen that they're not so perfectly aligned as to allow that to work. I had to laugh when he was still panicking about that realisation and about 20 seconds had passed - that's when I was absolutely positive he wouldn't be able to do it. I think two minutes to learn that pattern would be a tall ask, even with a functional "notation", tbh.I'm really enjoying watching them have to get away from the railway (stations) to get to challenges. I'm not blown away by Taiwan's beauty (yet?), but I find it fascinating to see around a different country like this.
What do you think of the Sam/Mike pairing? I'm really enjoying Sam get a teammate that he seems to have gelled with almost immediately. It's great seeing him laugh, get mocked and mock in return, and generally be able to bounce off a guest like that. Mike's bringing great energy, almost like Michelle, but wound down a bit, makes them fun to watch. It's really a big strength of Jet Lag having that core cast with new (and repeated) guests, it really helps keep it fresh.
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Comment on Everyone but US President Donald Trump understands what he’s done - allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing in ~society
Nsutdwa Link ParentIt's very like those videos of saturated solutions, where you tap them and then all the crystals form and suddenly you have this huge change that has, in reality, been building and building, but...It's very like those videos of saturated solutions, where you tap them and then all the crystals form and suddenly you have this huge change that has, in reality, been building and building, but gets triggered in a moment, and it feels like it just flicks a switch and changes state. I've felt the same thing in the same way, I found it fascinating how I must have subconsciously been processing the relationship dying for a while.
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Comment on Jet Lag Season 17: Taiwan Rail Rush | Trailer in ~hobbies
Nsutdwa Link ParentGood call, I always forget that the spoiler tags are an option!Good call, I always forget that the spoiler tags are an option!
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Comment on Jet Lag Season 17: Taiwan Rail Rush | Trailer in ~hobbies
Nsutdwa Link ParentI'm desperate for some spoiler-laden discussion of the episodes. Is that something that comes up on Tildes? Perhaps in line with the youtube releases to catch a wider audience? Also, I agree with...I'm desperate for some spoiler-laden discussion of the episodes. Is that something that comes up on Tildes? Perhaps in line with the youtube releases to catch a wider audience? Also, I agree with your three bullets, really positive impression of this season.
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Comment on Meet Kit: Firefox's new mascot in ~tech
Nsutdwa Link ParentWow, so how is the browser funded? The browser is the only product of theirs I use, I'd have hoped I could donate to them and directly support it. Does anything change if the donation comes from...Wow, so how is the browser funded? The browser is the only product of theirs I use, I'd have hoped I could donate to them and directly support it. Does anything change if the donation comes from outside the US?
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Comment on I hope you don't use generative AI - an essay about my experience offering an open-source tool in ~tech
Nsutdwa Link ParentThe line in the OP blog post that most grated, I think, was "by definition machines can't make art". It's a strong argument, but it's certainly not a given. I think the blogger should have said...The line in the OP blog post that most grated, I think, was "by definition machines can't make art". It's a strong argument, but it's certainly not a given. I think the blogger should have said "by my definition...", but that lacks rhetorical punch, of course.
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Comment on I hope you don't use generative AI - an essay about my experience offering an open-source tool in ~tech
Nsutdwa Link ParentThe torrenting grates, hard. And especially when it turns out they were filthy leechers: "Bashlykov modified the config setting so that the smallest amount of seeding possible could occur." I also...The torrenting grates, hard. And especially when it turns out they were filthy leechers: "Bashlykov modified the config setting so that the smallest amount of seeding possible could occur."
I also love that direct downloads being "too slow" is offered up as a justification for torrenting. Heaven forbid you have to pirate file-by-file at kb/s like an unlawyered pleb, you know?
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
Nsutdwa Link ParentHow do you access your calendars on your computer? Graphically, I mean, how do you view a calendar and add/delete an event? I have radicale running, and DAVx5 but I've just switched away to a Tuta...How do you access your calendars on your computer? Graphically, I mean, how do you view a calendar and add/delete an event? I have radicale running, and DAVx5 but I've just switched away to a Tuta mail+calendar combo, so now I have a desktop app, which I'd been missing with radicale.
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Comment on Hisense TVs show ads during normal operation in ~tech
Nsutdwa Link ParentYes, the CEC brings it in and gets everything going when the Raspberry Pi starts up (it's running libreelec).Yes, the CEC brings it in and gets everything going when the Raspberry Pi starts up (it's running libreelec).
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
Nsutdwa Link ParentAh that is a shame, I saw the trailers and was pretty hyped. I haven't seen any reviews, so this is a real letdown! I do like watching Buckley act, but it sounds like that might not be enough to...Ah that is a shame, I saw the trailers and was pretty hyped. I haven't seen any reviews, so this is a real letdown! I do like watching Buckley act, but it sounds like that might not be enough to carry it.
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Comment on In noisy surroundings, your techniques to learn to center attention and ignore distraction? in ~life
Nsutdwa Link ParentI find audiobooks I'm familiar with useful for this too. Just enough that it doesn't make me concentrate on it because I can drift away and come back, safe in the knowledge that I've not missed my...I find audiobooks I'm familiar with useful for this too. Just enough that it doesn't make me concentrate on it because I can drift away and come back, safe in the knowledge that I've not missed my one chance to understand a plot point or whatever. But yes, if you can't plug up your ears in this job, it's not quite the answer in this situation.
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Comment on Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
Nsutdwa Link ParentThat's it, that almost robotic nature of Ham/Ver that makes them boring might make a Lec title tilt a nail-biting affair. I've been fascinated by how hard they've raced this season and I always...That's it, that almost robotic nature of Ham/Ver that makes them boring might make a Lec title tilt a nail-biting affair. I've been fascinated by how hard they've raced this season and I always find it interesting when the gloves come off (to a greater (Ham-Ros) or lesser (Nor-Pia) extent) between teammates that are truly battling for a championship.The cancellations of the upcoming grands prix are going to put a bit of a damper on the start of the season, though. We'll only just have got into the swing of things when it's all "mid-season break" mode again.
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Comment on Jet Lag Season 17: Taiwan Rail Rush | Trailer in ~hobbies
Nsutdwa Link ParentThey can't split up, even temporarily, can they?They can't split up, even temporarily, can they?
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Comment on Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
Nsutdwa Link ParentAntonelli really did keep Russell at bay, right? Was Russell nursing some sort of issue or not? He did great to make the most of Russell's shocker of a qualifier, even though he did put in a good...Antonelli really did keep Russell at bay, right? Was Russell nursing some sort of issue or not? He did great to make the most of Russell's shocker of a qualifier, even though he did put in a good lap to start second. But if he held off Russell without Russell being burdened by any issue, that's an amazing confidence boost. I could totally see that translating into a proper title challenge, which is desperately needed if Mercedes are going to stay so far ahead of the rest of the teams (which I very much hope is not the case).
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Comment on Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
Nsutdwa Link ParentYes, the toing and froing is fun to watch. I do appreciate the criticism that it's artificial, but the cars still look twitchy when they're going round the outside at time, the passes are not all...Yes, the toing and froing is fun to watch. I do appreciate the criticism that it's artificial, but the cars still look twitchy when they're going round the outside at time, the passes are not all just sweeping by on a long left-hander like in Melbourne. I must confess I don't understand WHY these cars actively decelerate on the longer straights, I need to watch/read some kind of explainer, but if they could fix that, I could absolutely be at peace with the idea that the drivers have a fairly hefty chunk of power that they have to strategically deploy. I actually like it more than just having DRS zones, which often translated to "you can pass HERE and THERE on this circuit, now go race".
Good to know (in a perverse kind of way) that someone else has problems with brown rice in the instant pot. We switched to whole wheat everything a year or so ago and I'm still fighting to get it to come out right. We've had rice soup frequently.