ResidueOfSanity's recent activity
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Comment on What healthy habit has made a difference for you? in ~health
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Comment on Alternative to Spotify? in ~music
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI use YouTube music, it's not perfect but for the most part does exactly the same job that Spotify used to do for me (minus the endless app bugs that finally got me away from Spotify). The...I use YouTube music, it's not perfect but for the most part does exactly the same job that Spotify used to do for me (minus the endless app bugs that finally got me away from Spotify).
The discovery process works reasonably well for me, android auto works well, offline music works. And I don't get most adverts on YouTube.
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Comment on Paramount launches a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in ~movies
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentMy understanding is that the netflix purchase does not include the news agencies, they are to be split off and Ellison is trying to pick them up ASAP.My understanding is that the netflix purchase does not include the news agencies, they are to be split off and Ellison is trying to pick them up ASAP.
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Comment on United Kingdom electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax in ~transport
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentMilage "correction" services are very common these days, I'm told ~£100 and 30 mins of a laptop hooked up to your car and "mileage errors" are corrected. I saw an investigation into the sales of...Milage "correction" services are very common these days, I'm told ~£100 and 30 mins of a laptop hooked up to your car and "mileage errors" are corrected.
I saw an investigation into the sales of ex police cars recently, and how it was blatantly obvious they were being routinely clocked post-auction. And the police apparently didn't care in the slightest.
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Comment on Want to get a 3D printer for miniatures that work well with open source software in ~hobbies
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI have a Prusa mk4s (upgraded from an mk4), and I only have Linux environments, so can offer some insight there. I've used octoprint which worked well, but for the moment I'm using Prusa's connect...I have a Prusa mk4s (upgraded from an mk4), and I only have Linux environments, so can offer some insight there.
I've used octoprint which worked well, but for the moment I'm using Prusa's connect system either pushing direct or via their cloud system - you can also just load prints via usb if you wish.
Prusa printers are definitely not the cheap option when buying new, but it's well worth checking out eBay as the second hand market is strong and both original and 3rd party parts are available easily.
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Comment on Looking for recommendations for a new home router in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI went the opnsense route about 5 years ago and have no regrets. I grabbed a cheap fanless bare bones PC off AliExpress, put a small SSD in and it's been running flawlessly since. I also second...I went the opnsense route about 5 years ago and have no regrets. I grabbed a cheap fanless bare bones PC off AliExpress, put a small SSD in and it's been running flawlessly since.
I also second the idea of keeping WiFi separate from the router, being able to upgrade your WiFi or router without affecting the other is always useful. Personally I've got a cheap Tenda mesh system in place right now, with 99% of the features turned off. It works, can't really recommend it though!
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Comment on Looking for a non-smart watch recommendation in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentHow did you manage that?! I've had my Withings Scanwatch watch for about 3.5 years and there isn't a mark on the face, despite me forgetting to remove it at times when doing DIY/construction. If I...The watch face gets quite scratched, but it's still readable
How did you manage that?! I've had my Withings Scanwatch watch for about 3.5 years and there isn't a mark on the face, despite me forgetting to remove it at times when doing DIY/construction.
If I look really hard there are some tiny marks on the case, still looks pretty close to perfect condition tbh. Good enough that my GF has invested in one recently.
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Comment on Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy has parted ways with its lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz – announces upcoming release of her solo album in ~music
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI'm a huge Jinjer fan, but never liked Arch Enemy, your comment made me give this a go. Can't really see the Jinjer comparison personally, does not do anything for me any more than Arch Enemy. A...I'm a huge Jinjer fan, but never liked Arch Enemy, your comment made me give this a go.
Can't really see the Jinjer comparison personally, does not do anything for me any more than Arch Enemy. A lot lighter than anything Jinjer have made for a long time, instrumentally, and her voice feels a bit lacking for me also.
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Comment on Is vaping less harmful than smoking, and does it help people quit? in ~health
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentCaffeine is likely one, it's seriously deadly when concentrated. Like nicotine it evolved in plants as an insecticide.Caffeine is likely one, it's seriously deadly when concentrated. Like nicotine it evolved in plants as an insecticide.
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Comment on Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space? in ~space
ResidueOfSanity LinkI suspect there is a large element of they can charge whatever the hell they like when they have such little competition. SpaceX have offered significant savings of "the old way", but they are...I suspect there is a large element of they can charge whatever the hell they like when they have such little competition.
SpaceX have offered significant savings of "the old way", but they are under no obligation to keep their prices down when nobody else has launch capacity to replace them.
Arguably it is a good thing in the long term, encouraging more providers to enter the market when there is apparently scope for some profits. Arguably.
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Comment on At the end of our ropes in ~health.mental
ResidueOfSanity LinkI've got inattentive-type ADHD and I've got to agree with all the other commenters that whoever is providing the diagnosis has no clue what ADHD is. Hyperfocus is a significant part of ADHD so...I've got inattentive-type ADHD and I've got to agree with all the other commenters that whoever is providing the diagnosis has no clue what ADHD is.
Hyperfocus is a significant part of ADHD so their rational for dismissing it is garbage. That does not mean it is ADHD, it means your son certainly appears to have multiple traits of ADHD and should talk to somebody who understands it.
I addition to finding somebody else to talk to your son I'd read up on how to work with, instead of against, ADHD. E.g. rather than trying to force concentration on one thing try to find ways to allow him to "nibble" at multiple tasks, so he can keep bouncing between multiple things as he gets bored/stuck/blocked. Making "some progress" on 3-5 things (e.g. multiple chores, homework subjects, books, etc) rather than trying to force completion on 1 is an adaption that works for many. And if he finds himself in hyperfocus on something useful try to avoid interruptions!
I'd also have a look at the @HealthyGamerGG youtube channel, they have some good content on ADHD.
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Comment on Help choosing a new linux computer? in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI've been a Linux desktop user for best part of 20 years, don't even have a Window partition anymore, and the occasional desire to try another distro never goes fully away! Personally I use...I've been a Linux desktop user for best part of 20 years, don't even have a Window partition anymore, and the occasional desire to try another distro never goes fully away!
Personally I use Ubuntu, on desktop and laptop, mostly because it "just works" the vast majority of the time and there is excellent information and support all over the web for when it does not. When I'm working I can't be bothered with dealing with OS issues and when I'm gaming I really can't be bothered with OS issues!
If you are just starting out with Linux and new hardware then I'd recommend at least a short time on Ubuntu, if only to build confidence that you got the hardware side sorted. Don't be afraid to reinstall to try new things, just keep a copy of your /home folder tree and and a fresh install, even on a new distro, will feel quick and easy.
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Comment on Proton batteries - new still-in-the-lab batteries that use hydrogen ions instead of lithium ions (also a different anode/cathode) in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI'm not convinced sodium-ion is a downgrade in anything but energy density, which for many applications isn't an issue already. They are already energy dense enough for vehicle use in China and...I'm not convinced sodium-ion is a downgrade in anything but energy density, which for many applications isn't an issue already. They are already energy dense enough for vehicle use in China and for applications like solar-paired batteries they appear to have most of the advantages of lithium and few of the disadvantages.
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Comment on Sweden's employment agency has been tracking the online locations of thousands of citizens claiming unemployment benefits in an effort to crack down on welfare fraud in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentGeolocation by IP isn't reliable at all using off the shelf solutions, as I know all too well from clients asking me to implement it on their applications. If the agency spent a serious amount of...Geolocation by IP isn't reliable at all using off the shelf solutions, as I know all too well from clients asking me to implement it on their applications.
If the agency spent a serious amount of time/effort/ money they might be able to get reliable results, but you can be sure the reason they reached for this approach is somebody sold it as the cheap and quick solution.
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentI've worked with, or been a customer of, almost every one of the UK high street banks and incompetence is kind of standard across the industry. Personally I've switched to using "challenger" banks...I've worked with, or been a customer of, almost every one of the UK high street banks and incompetence is kind of standard across the industry.
Personally I've switched to using "challenger" banks wherever possible, for over 5 years now and it's been comparatively great. My general rule is if they have a physical branch somewhere they are to be avoided if possible.
Anecdotally my partner and I both opened new current accounts at the same time a few years back. She went with Nationwide as there is a branch within 10mins walk of our house. I went with Starling, who don't have branches at all. My account was open in about 30mins, fully security cleared and active within 8 hours and my physical cards arrived in the post within 48 hours. I took Nationwide over 10 days and multiple physical visits to do the same.
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
ResidueOfSanity LinkBusiness Issues . Looking hopeful that I may be carrying a meaty snack.Business Issues . Looking hopeful that I may be carrying a meaty snack.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
ResidueOfSanity LinkAfter a decade of not being able to run, due to severe acid reflux, I've been able to start on a treadmill again after some general health improvements and management technique changes. And 4...After a decade of not being able to run, due to severe acid reflux, I've been able to start on a treadmill again after some general health improvements and management technique changes.
And 4 (short) runs in I've torn something in my right calf.
Oh well, I guess I'll be taking it easy for a while and working my way back up to it.
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Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #6 in ~health.mental
ResidueOfSanity LinkBizarrely work is something of a refuge at the moment, I'm involved in lots of interesting things (if occasionally frustrating) and its providing a distraction from near constant back-pain and the...Bizarrely work is something of a refuge at the moment, I'm involved in lots of interesting things (if occasionally frustrating) and its providing a distraction from near constant back-pain and the ever worsening political situation in the UK.
Trying to stay motivated to exercise daily and finding it something of a struggle. In the long term it will help my back problems, and general health, in the short term trying to get started exercising when you are in pain is not easy. Currently managing to do some exercise every day, even if it is small, to just keep the momentum going.
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Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech
ResidueOfSanity LinkThe Ubuntu default wallpaper, I rarely see the desktop so I've given up on my old galleries of images.The Ubuntu default wallpaper, I rarely see the desktop so I've given up on my old galleries of images.
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Comment on How can England possibly be running out of water? in ~enviro
ResidueOfSanity Link ParentYou are correct, and the UK has certainly had its share of poorly run public institutions in the past, however much of the mass-privatisation since the 80s was done for ideological reasons (and to...You are correct, and the UK has certainly had its share of poorly run public institutions in the past, however much of the mass-privatisation since the 80s was done for ideological reasons (and to enrich certain people .. allegedly) rather than because there were good business cases for the operations being privitised or any specific problem being "solved". In many cases it was also wildly unpopular.
In the specific case of the water utilities there is no competition, or possibility of competition being created, it was just handing monopolies over to private business.
In the specific case of Thames Water, which supplies my home, they have managed to bankrupt themselves while also failing to invest in infrastructure and the public are not happy. They are crying out that they need to heavily increase bills, well beyond the increases they are legally allowed, to fund tens of billion of urgently needed investment and additionally they have over £15 billion of debt. Inevitably questions have been asked about where on earth all the money has gone and it turns out over the last decade they have paid out tens of billions in share dividends (and hundreds of millions in bonuses to executives), while taking on dept and cutting infrastructure investment.
In my case it was getting enough stimulants (and the right ones!) in my system to moderate my ADHD, then suddenly good sleep for the first time in 30 years.
I'm still adjusting to having, effectively, many more hours in the day as I don't spend most of it a sleep deprived zombie.
Still working on the going to bed at a sensible time bit ... the ADHD drugs have worn off at that point in the day so I give myself somewhat of a pass.