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Comment on Is there an easy way to tell if a laptop has USB-C charging? in ~tech
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Comment on Exposing the Honey influencer scam in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI think that’s a bit unfair. If that were the case, why wait until after the entire three part series was published ? If it was just damage control, this isn’t a very good way to do it. Did you...I think that’s a bit unfair. If that were the case, why wait until after the entire three part series was published ? If it was just damage control, this isn’t a very good way to do it.
Did you read the original post on the AMA thread ? I think it makes a pretty good case that Megalag’s reporting was, at best, shoddy. I still don’t plan to use honey, and I think the founder underestimates the impact of some of their actions, but it doesn’t seem anywhere near as damming as originally reported.
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Comment on Cameras/software for watching roofs in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkI still think ubiquiti is a solid option. The unifi controller is just a bit of software that can run on any computer. Unifi devices don’t need to be on the same subnet as the controller. There is...I still think ubiquiti is a solid option. The unifi controller is just a bit of software that can run on any computer. Unifi devices don’t need to be on the same subnet as the controller. There is nothing special about Internet connections vs LAN connections. So you should be able to run the controller in AWS EC2 or whatever VPS host you want. The only possible issue is that their upload speed needs to support the camera bitrate.
I used to watch a YouTube channel crosstalk solutions many years ago. He was a professional installer. For most of his installations, he used an AWS server as the controller. That was for networking, not cameras, but I don’t think there is any fundamental reason it couldn’t work.
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Comment on Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentYeah, it isn’t the strongest of arguments. But I do think you undersell at rest encryption. Also, one point you made is wrong. Full disk encryption is now the industry standard. Every single...Yeah, it isn’t the strongest of arguments. But I do think you undersell at rest encryption.
Also, one point you made is wrong. Full disk encryption is now the industry standard. Every single consumer OS does FDE by default. That includes Windows, macOS, iOS and derivatives, Android, and chromeOS. In this way, Linux is the exception in that it (in general) isn’t encrypted by default.
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Comment on Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIt seemingly never comes up in these discussions, but I think a large part of the reason is bitlocker. New installations have had bitlocker enabled by default for a while now. If your TPM is...It seemingly never comes up in these discussions, but I think a large part of the reason is bitlocker. New installations have had bitlocker enabled by default for a while now. If your TPM is reset, you move your drive to a new system, or your motherboard dies, you need your bitlocker key to recover the data. Windows will back up bitlocker keys to a Microsoft account (can be disabled for higher security).
Imagine this scenario: someone gets a new laptop and has their ”techy" relative set it up. That person bypasses the Microsoft account login because they have ideals or a security posture that the laptop owner likely does not share. They also do not backup the bitlocker keys, because they aren’t aware of the need. Then a few years down the line, something happens and they need their bitlocker key. Well now all their data is gone forever. They now blame Microsoft because windows destroyed their data.
I think that scenario happens way more often than techy people on the internet want to admit. From this perspective, requiring at least one Microsoft account makes a ton of sense.
I think there should be an option to not need a Microsoft account without enterprise licensing, but I can understand why they are doing it.
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Comment on Can you repair coil zipper without replacing the entire zipper? in ~creative
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI have some pictures here. This is the other zipper that already broke. The one I want to repair looks like the worn but not broken sections in the last two pictures. The zipper by default has a...I have some pictures here. This is the other zipper that already broke. The one I want to repair looks like the worn but not broken sections in the last two pictures.
The zipper by default has a thread by default. I just want to basically duplicate the worn factory thread with one of my own. So in theory, it should work just fine. But what you said is exactly why I haven’t done anything yet. I have no idea what sort of tolerance YKK zippers need.
But I estimate that it probably only has 6 months left, and then I need to replace the zipper anyway. Maybe I should just go for it, because I can’t really make it worse.
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Comment on Can you repair coil zipper without replacing the entire zipper? in ~creative
Weldawadyathink Link ParentImage gallery here My bag will be in the shop for another week, and I only have pictures of the zipper that already failed, but the symptoms are very similar. The second image shows the back side...My bag will be in the shop for another week, and I only have pictures of the zipper that already failed, but the symptoms are very similar. The second image shows the back side of the tape. The third and fourth images show three coil side. For the zipper I am looking to repair, the coil has not yet become detached from the tape. If you look above the detached area, you can see what the other zipper currently looks like. The thread that goes over the top of the coil is frayed. I would guess a third or a half of the strands are currently broken.
My thought is just a single running stitch exactly where the existing stitch is. That way, when the worn thread breaks, the new one can take the structural load.
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Can you repair coil zipper without replacing the entire zipper?
Hi [insert tiles demonym here]! I have an LTT backpack, and the zipper is wearing out. The other zipper already broke, which LTT paid to repair under warranty. This ended up being quite a...
Hi [insert tiles demonym here]!
I have an LTT backpack, and the zipper is wearing out. The other zipper already broke, which LTT paid to repair under warranty. This ended up being quite a headache, because the repair shop couldn’t find an equivalent zipper anywhere in the EU for shipping (located in France). I eventually found a company in the UK that did custom orders, but the taxes and shipping to France was expensive. The warranty paid for it, but I won’t be using the warranty for the other zipper repair (it’s already an extremely generous warranty, and the damage should absolutely have been classified as normal wear and tear, so I don’t want to take advantage of it again.
Anyway, the zipper for the laptop pouch is showing the exact same signs of wear. I asked the shop if they could repair this one too, and they said no, because the pouch is too narrow to get their sewing machine into. So I can source a zipper, but I would have to hand sew it into the backpack. I feel like I am capable of this, I just don’t really want to do it. I think their might be a way to reinforce it without replacing the entire zipper. I haven’t been able to find any info online about my theory, so I wanted to see if you all had any insight.
The important part of the post:
This zipper is a plastic coil zipper from YKK. They have a continuous coil that is sewn into the tape with thread. The top surface of this thread is ruined by the slider when you zip. This thread is starting to abrade. The other zipper abraded fully in a spot, and the coil separated from the tape.
Here is my theory. If I get a very strong and relatively thin thread, I can hand sew through the coil to replace / reinforce the factory thread.
Has anyone done anything like this before? Any tips, or things to watch out for? Will this change or ruin the smoothness of the slider when zipping?
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Comment on Life altering PostgreSQL patterns in ~comp
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThat reminds me of this wonderful database story. Ping /u/EsteeBestee, since you might be interested too.- Exemplary
That reminds me of this wonderful database story. Ping /u/EsteeBestee, since you might be interested too.
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Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIn my experience, it wasn't low, but it wasn't particularly high. There are some car brands, namely Toyota and Honda, that have the reputation for being particularly indestructible. These are the...- Exemplary
In my experience, it wasn't low, but it wasn't particularly high.
There are some car brands, namely Toyota and Honda, that have the reputation for being particularly indestructible. These are the types of cars that you can abuse, and they will still last you for hundreds of thousands of miles. Subaru cars are not in this category. However, they can still last for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take care of them. That means doing the recommended maintenance schedule exactly as prescribed. When you hear funny noises, you get it diagnosed as soon as possible. When your mechanic (assuming you have a good mechanic) recommends you repair or replace something, you do it now, you don't wait until it causes further damage.
I bought a 2002 Forester at 175k miles (estimated) and drove it for years until 245k miles (estimated). From my memory, here are the repairs I needed:
- Transmission (manual) rebuild: right when I bought it, but it was the original transmission. Most manual cars will need a transmission rebuild before 200k, or shortly after, so this is normal.
- Catalytic converter replacement: This was around 195k if I remember correctly. Based on age and mileage, this is pretty much the expected lifespan for a cat.
- Suspension repair (I don't remember what parts exactly): I had rather a lot of suspension repair costs, but that is primarily due to the area I drive in, not the car. My local government doesn't maintain roads well, and it destroys the suspension for all cars. Everyone, regardless of car make, has extra suspension repairs.
I bought a 2011 Outback at 155k miles, and it is still in use. I think it's around 210k (estimated). From memory, the repairs:
- CVT minor issue: When I first got it, it had a weird issue that sometimes caused the engine to die when coming to a stop. It was repaired using the purchase warranty, but I don't think it would have been expensive.
- Suspension repair: see above, this was driven on the same roads.
- I think I may have replaced the cat at some point, but I can't remember. If I did, that is the expected lifetime for a cat. If not, it has lasted well beyond my expectations.
You may notice I haven't mentioned the head gaskets. Subarus are infamous for needing a new head gasket, usually around 100k miles. This is especially true of the 2002 era cars, and is much less true for their modern cars. This head gasket issue is likely where Subaru gets its reputation for high maintenance costs. When you first get signs of head gasket issues, you must stop driving IMMEDIATELY. If you do, you are in for an expensive repair. If you keep driving, you are in for a very expensive repair. The original owner for my 2002 Forester ignored the head gasket signs and threw a rod. The engine was taken from a car that was wrecked. The family run repair shop I mentioned in my other comments are an important factor with my experience. They do Subaru sales, and they fix head gasket issues on every single car before they sell it.
TL;DR If you maintain your Subaru, it will be fine. If you don't maintain it, you will have more expensive maintenance costs.
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Comment on Stremio is an impressive program in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkIs this basically what PopcornTime was back in the day?Is this basically what PopcornTime was back in the day?
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Comment on When is pet insurance worth it? in ~life.pets
Weldawadyathink LinkDoes anyone here have a perspective on cat pet insurance? I have had cats my whole life and never had insurance. People are talking about spending 6000£/year and having it still be worth it. In my...Does anyone here have a perspective on cat pet insurance? I have had cats my whole life and never had insurance. People are talking about spending 6000£/year and having it still be worth it. In my previous cat’s entire life, we only had one surgery over 5000$, and after the doctor saw them in person, they decided it wasn’t necessary anyway. I just don’t see how it could ever make sense for cats, at least in my experience.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIt has been really fun to follow along with your project. Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you are very close to a functioning device.It has been really fun to follow along with your project. Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you are very close to a functioning device.
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Comment on Why I recommend against Brave in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentOrion doesn’t have any baked in extensions, so no. They just support installing extensions from the Mozilla and chrome web stores.Orion doesn’t have any baked in extensions, so no. They just support installing extensions from the Mozilla and chrome web stores.
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Comment on What keeps you up at night? in ~talk
Weldawadyathink LinkRight now, it's my French visa status. I have been studying in Bordeaux since last September on a 1 year student visa. France has a visa extension for job seekers that get a degree in France. From...Right now, it's my French visa status. I have been studying in Bordeaux since last September on a 1 year student visa. France has a visa extension for job seekers that get a degree in France. From everything I have read about it, I should be eligible without any issues. The part that is stressing me is the tight timeline. I have to get an in person meeting at a local prefecture, which sounds like it is quite difficult to do. I read stories about people with residence permits waiting months to get these meetings. I don't think I can submit the paperwork until I have my degree, which I don't get until after my thesis defense in early July. However my student visa expires in late July. So I have all of about 2 weeks to get a new visa, in a country that stereotypically has a ton of bureaucracy and red tape. I think I am going to try and submit it early with my semester 1 transcript, and see if I can get a provisional approval once I get my diploma.
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Comment on Are you tech-savvy enough? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIs it really that hard to believe that some people have different priorities than you do? Maybe try to step into someone else’s shoes for a few minutes. Nobody said you need to buy an iPhone, or...Is it really that hard to believe that some people have different priorities than you do? Maybe try to step into someone else’s shoes for a few minutes. Nobody said you need to buy an iPhone, or that Android should go away. Maybe it’s just someone expressing a belief.
I would agree that the author sells Android a little short. Both Android and iOS are extremely mature operating systems with a lot to offer.
Honestly I think the anti-Apple fanboy crowd can be worse than the pro-Apple fanboy crowd.
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Comment on Are you tech-savvy enough? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI was referring to this article that came out a bit ago : Apple’s macOS UNIX certification is a lie. You do have to change a handful of settings to make it pass the UNIX compliance tests. If you...I was referring to this article that came out a bit ago : Apple’s macOS UNIX certification is a lie. You do have to change a handful of settings to make it pass the UNIX compliance tests. If you take a look through the settings they change, it isn’t things that really matter that much. I would argue that the macOS default settings are better than what UNIX expects. For example, the root user should absolutely be disabled by default. Time coalescing to 5 seconds probably makes things better. File indexing is a good thing, even if it means file open times are slightly unpredictable. Updating file access time lazily is almost certainly better.
Like you say, this doesn’t really matter. It’s mostly an academic discussion. These are things that likely won’t affect programs designed for UNIX compliant systems. On top of that, just take a look at your alternatives for a Unix compliant OS. There is a single OS on that list that is consumer targeted. If you want to buy a Unix OS for daily use, your option is macOS, flaws and all.
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Comment on Are you tech-savvy enough? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI am not OP, but I have had a similar experience with windows. I last used windows in August 2024 for my work, and I still act as tech support for my family. Just two weeks ago, a windows update...I am not OP, but I have had a similar experience with windows. I last used windows in August 2024 for my work, and I still act as tech support for my family. Just two weeks ago, a windows update broke the fingerprint sensor on my sister’s framework. Apple has bungled updates before, but I don’t think any were bad enough to break Touch ID.
And for Linux, I still dabble for my servers. I have everything I host setup using docker, partly so I can burn it down and set it up again easily. I am currently trying to get flatcar Linux working with scale way. Linux is pretty great as a server, but I would much rather use macOS on a daily basis.
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Comment on Are you tech-savvy enough? in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentOn top of all of this, macOS does actually work for people who want to tinker a little bit. It won’t satisfy the people compiling their kernel from scratch, but it still has a ton of...On top of all of this, macOS does actually work for people who want to tinker a little bit. It won’t satisfy the people compiling their kernel from scratch, but it still has a ton of customizability. I think people assume macOS is just as locked down as iOS, but it isn’t. You can install any software you want, including unsigned software. You can disable system integrity protection and modify every single part of the system.
macOS is perfect for someone who wants a desktop with sensible defaults (for the most part), but can be modified for the small handful of things you do want to change.
Another fantastic thing is having a complete Unix shell that is well supported by the developer community. Sure, it isn’t true Unix unless you change some obscure settings, and it isn’t Linux, but most developer software works perfectly on the Mac. Windows is closing the gap with WSL, but that is a VM running on top of windows.
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Comment on The strangest encounter in ~talk
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI stand by what I said. It may be a sign of neglect, but it doesn’t guarantee neglect. Just like how setting off fireworks doesn’t guarantee someone is a pyromaniac. If my mom didn’t work from...I stand by what I said. It may be a sign of neglect, but it doesn’t guarantee neglect. Just like how setting off fireworks doesn’t guarantee someone is a pyromaniac. If my mom didn’t work from home at the time, our dog would have been barking 6-12 hours a day. And it took us nearly a year to find that home. We had to find a shelter that specialized in old dogs of that exact breed. If you were my neighbor, all you would have heard is a dog barking 6-12 hours a day.
Edit : I would even agree that it is likely animal abuse. I just hate this black and white language that people use. There may be other factors that vord isn’t aware of.
I think basically all laptops that have USB c should be able to charge from USB c. You sometimes get laptops that can charge, but not at the full rate. For example, modern MacBook Pro charge at 140w with MagSafe or 100w with USB c. This could be an issue if you max out the processor and it can’t keep up. But for your use case, you won’t be using even a fraction of the processor, so that won’t be an issue.
Personally, I have never seen or heard of a laptop that can’t charge from all of its USB c ports. (Now someone is going to speak up and prove me wrong. Actually I am curious: are there any ?)