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Comment on Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille was a fraud in ~movies
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Comment on Hold on to your hardware in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIt depends on if the manufacturers build new fabs or not. Everything I have heard so far is that they are very hesitant to scale up, because of this exact issue. If the bubble bursts today and...It depends on if the manufacturers build new fabs or not. Everything I have heard so far is that they are very hesitant to scale up, because of this exact issue. If the bubble bursts today and every order is cancelled, the market would likely settle out to what it was pre-ai. If they build some new fabs and the bubble pops, the market would probably settle out a bit cheaper than pre-ai because of the extra production capacity. If they built enough new fabs to handle the ai bubble then it popped, the market would be crazy. It’s possible that ram would end up being cheap enough that the manufacturers will go out of business, causing the supply to vastly decrease, meaning more expensive ram.
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Comment on Humble Bundle Books: (Almost) the entirety of Discworld for $16 in ~books
Weldawadyathink LinkPro tip for anyone who gets these kobo bundles and rips them into a different book manager: you can archive books in the kobo web interface. It won’t show up in your books section, but will show...Pro tip for anyone who gets these kobo bundles and rips them into a different book manager: you can archive books in the kobo web interface. It won’t show up in your books section, but will show in an archive page if you ever need it again. I archive all the books I have ripped into Booklore. That way, when I get a new bundle, I can just blindly download everything from my books page instead of carefully having to download only the new books.
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Comment on Here are your choices for a self-hosted ebook server in ~books
Weldawadyathink (edited )Link ParentIt does! The kobo software is actually incredibly open. When you plug it into a computer, it mounts as a removable device. That is how you sideload books. But there is a hidden folder with some...It does!
The kobo software is actually incredibly open. When you plug it into a computer, it mounts as a removable device. That is how you sideload books. But there is a hidden folder with some config files. One of the config files has a key for the kobo api. You replace that api with a url generated by booklore. Your server does need to be publicly accessible, or syncing will only work on the local network (I use tailscale funnel for this). Booklore will pretend to be the kobo api and let you download your books. It also proxies to the real kobo api, so your kobo purchased books are still there, you can buy new books, and you can rent books from the library still.
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Comment on Here are your choices for a self-hosted ebook server in ~books
Weldawadyathink LinkI tried a few, in particular calibre web, but Booklore is the first one that I found that really worked for me. The kobo sync integration was a dealbreaker for me, so most of these aren’t an...I tried a few, in particular calibre web, but Booklore is the first one that I found that really worked for me. The kobo sync integration was a dealbreaker for me, so most of these aren’t an option for me. But I can say that booklore is pretty good.
Another option that isn’t mentioned is audiobookshelf. Despite the name, it also supports ebooks. And it is definitely the best way to manage audiobooks.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
Weldawadyathink LinkI have been doing some hacking with AirTags. I have wanted to embed an AirTag in my Steam deck for a long time now. People have already done this, but I didn’t want to have to take apart my Steam...I have been doing some hacking with AirTags. I have wanted to embed an AirTag in my Steam deck for a long time now. People have already done this, but I didn’t want to have to take apart my Steam deck to replace the battery all the time. I want to wire my AirTag into the Steam deck battery directly.
Biggest potential problem was the voltage difference. Lithium ion will go up to 4.2v, and coin cell batteries start at 3v. I looked for others online who tested the safe voltage range of AirTags and couldn’t find anything. Gemini hallucinated that it would definitely blow it up to give it 4.2v and recommended a low drop out regulator. I have a few spare AirTags right now, so I decided to just try it.
One interesting feature is the power switch. The AirTag has two positive terminals and one negative. I figured it was just for redundancy, but it’s actually used as a switch. You have to short the two positive terminals together for the AirTag to power on. With that resolved, I hooked it up to my bench power supply and started pumping the voltage. Turns out an AirTag will work just fine at 4.2v! In fact, it is just fine up to 4.35v (for high voltage lithium cells).
Right now I have an exposed AirTag board soldered to an old pouch lithium cell to see if there are any long term issues. Last ping was 6 minutes ago, which is normal for being away from an AirTag. I have some conformal coating coming in soon. My plan is to completely conformal the AirTag board and hot glue it to the steam deck circuit board. Someone already found a spot for an unmodified AirTag in the grip, so a bare circuit board should be easy to fit.
Next step is doing the same thing for my kobo Clara ereader. There is a surprising amount of space in there to use, but I’m not sure if there is a spot to fit the entire AirTag, just because it’s circular. I also haven’t looked for a spot to tap the battery voltage yet. The steam deck has some easy pins to tap, but I think the kobo will be more difficult.
Here are some pictures: https://share.icloud.com/photos/02cFG8ZdAhZRYgPxXX9lRlrng
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Comment on Recommend me some deep dive YouTube videos / Portland trip recs! in ~travel
Weldawadyathink LinkI always gotta recommend technology connections. What do you want a deep dive on? Dishwashers? Air conditioners? Really cool toasters? Fully mechanical pinball machines? Typewriters with a working...I always gotta recommend technology connections. What do you want a deep dive on? Dishwashers? Air conditioners? Really cool toasters? Fully mechanical pinball machines? Typewriters with a working undo function? Lightbulbs where the filament flings itself around super fast? Or one of my favorites: a yearly series about Christmas lights and how led lights are worse than old incandescent Christmas lights?
Yes, all of those are real videos (or many real videos). If you want the links to any of these, let me know.
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Comment on Need a replacement for my old macbook pro, should I just get another one? in ~comp
Weldawadyathink Link ParentYep. The Walmart one is an M1. The M4 will run circles around the M1, but, if the ram were enough for you, that M1 will still perform better than most of the rest of the market.Yep. The Walmart one is an M1. The M4 will run circles around the M1, but, if the ram were enough for you, that M1 will still perform better than most of the rest of the market.
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Comment on Need a replacement for my old macbook pro, should I just get another one? in ~comp
Weldawadyathink Link ParentYou underestimate Apple silicon. There isn’t any computer that you can get that is better than that for anywhere close to the same price. With this line of reasoning, the Apple tax isn’t $500,...You underestimate Apple silicon. There isn’t any computer that you can get that is better than that for anywhere close to the same price. With this line of reasoning, the Apple tax isn’t $500, it’s probably closer to -$500. Unless you are buying used or open box, Apple typically matches the best prices you will find elsewhere.
Anyway, I think Walmart still sells the original M1 Air for a bit cheaper. It’s noticeably worse than the current air, but it is still a really good laptop.
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Comment on Spotify will soon sell hardcover and paperback books through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org in ~books
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThe killer Apple Music feature for me is third party apps. I can agree that the stock app isn’t the best (although I don’t mind it). But there are so many third party apps that are fantastic. I...The killer Apple Music feature for me is third party apps. I can agree that the stock app isn’t the best (although I don’t mind it). But there are so many third party apps that are fantastic. I have heard good things about Marvis. I am testing it out currently. My favorite is Albums, which focuses on listening to entire albums. Another interesting one is univershuffle. It just randomizes the entire Apple Music library. No fancy algorithm, just randomize everything (that one says it supports Spotify too).
If you ever want to try Apple Music again, check out the third party app scene.
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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Massive-Verse by Image Comics in ~comics
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI don’t know. These threads don’t get much conversation, but it might be worth it for people to see the headline on the feed. It’s up to you.I don’t know. These threads don’t get much conversation, but it might be worth it for people to see the headline on the feed. It’s up to you.
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Comment on Pandoc for the people: convert documents without leaving the browser in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentYeah, I totally understand. It’s just so frustrating that paying customers get a much worse experience. Anyways props on getting these tools to work on the web!Yeah, I totally understand. It’s just so frustrating that paying customers get a much worse experience. Anyways props on getting these tools to work on the web!
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Comment on Pandoc for the people: convert documents without leaving the browser in ~tech
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI would understand if you want to stay away for legal reasons, but browser based drm removal would be awesome. I just had to download and install calibre with drmtools just to remove the adobe drm...I would understand if you want to stay away for legal reasons, but browser based drm removal would be awesome. I just had to download and install calibre with drmtools just to remove the adobe drm from books I legally purchased (interesting how I don’t have to jump through crazy hoops for the books I don’t purchase). I don’t use calibre for anything else, and it would be nice to have these as standalone tools.
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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Massive-Verse by Image Comics in ~comics
Weldawadyathink LinkI’m not personally interested in this bundle, but it reminded me to check the others. There is a big finish doctor who audio drama bundle available too.I’m not personally interested in this bundle, but it reminded me to check the others. There is a big finish doctor who audio drama bundle available too.
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Comment on Spotify will soon sell hardcover and paperback books through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org in ~books
Weldawadyathink LinkI don’t get it. I like music. I like books. I like podcasts. I like audiobooks. The things that make a particular app good for one thing do not make it good for the others. I never want podcasts...I don’t get it. I like music. I like books. I like podcasts. I like audiobooks. The things that make a particular app good for one thing do not make it good for the others. I never want podcasts or books in my music apps. Probably the primary reason I won’t be going back to Spotify. I am glad Apple Music exists, because it seems like nobody else wants to bother making a decent music app that doesn’t have unnecessary features.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
Weldawadyathink LinkFor me, anything with mushroom where the physical mushroom pieces end up in the dish. I think it’s a texture thing. I like the flavor of mushrooms. So a risotto made from a mushroom broth?...For me, anything with mushroom where the physical mushroom pieces end up in the dish. I think it’s a texture thing. I like the flavor of mushrooms. So a risotto made from a mushroom broth? Fantastic. A mushroom risotto with pieces of mushroom grated into it? Terrible.
Interestingly this means that I like almost everything labeled truffle, but almost nothing labeled mushroom. My theory is that truffle is expensive enough that it is added to dishes in small quantity for the flavor, but not large pieces that have the terrible texture.
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Comment on Whatever happened to the Uber bezzle? in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentWhat you are missing is it’s just shy of the current competition (if any), not of the past competition. The entire goal is to push traditional taxis out of business so you can charge more for the...What you are missing is it’s just shy of the current competition (if any), not of the past competition. The entire goal is to push traditional taxis out of business so you can charge more for the same product.
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Comment on Most and least expensive US supermarkets in ~food
Weldawadyathink Link ParentMy anecdotal experience is similar but the opposite. I haven’t shopped there in a while, but I did comparison shop it vs other supermarkets a few times. Its prices appeared lower, and I could get...My anecdotal experience is similar but the opposite. I haven’t shopped there in a while, but I did comparison shop it vs other supermarkets a few times. Its prices appeared lower, and I could get a larger variety of things for the same money. But the quantity of things was smaller. So the actual price per gram would be similar or more than other supermarkets. But when I was shopping for just one person, it was still worth it because of less food waste.
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Comment on Seeking guidance on a week long LA to Bay Area trip in ~travel
Weldawadyathink Link ParentGotta disagree on the OAK hate. If I can get a flight out of OAK instead of SFO, I’m taking OAK every time. SFO is so much more annoying to get to. And if your final destination is downtown SF,...Gotta disagree on the OAK hate. If I can get a flight out of OAK instead of SFO, I’m taking OAK every time. SFO is so much more annoying to get to. And if your final destination is downtown SF, OAK is the same travel time. OAK always has short lines for TSA, and SFO is much more variable.
Never tried San Jose though.
I haven’t watched this video, but I have watched ratatouille many times. This is not accurate. Skinner realizes Remy is the chef at 1:19:45 (watch for about a minute). He doesn’t realize until Linguini says it pretty explicitly and Skinner overhears it. Skinner literally says at that time, surprised « the rat is the cook ».