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Comment on These cookies are 3D-printed and made of recycled plastic in ~science
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentMy 256gb Frame is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (US). I got my order email last Monday. Random side note, I also just got the order email for a Steam Machine after joining the queue at the...My 256gb Frame is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (US). I got my order email last Monday.
Random side note, I also just got the order email for a Steam Machine after joining the queue at the announcement. I've cooled on that though and won't be ordering one
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
derekiscool (edited )LinkTwo of my fondest memories are when I first started playing WoW during the WotLK era (with no prior knowledge) and the early years of Minecraft (first played allll the way back pre-alpha). What I...Two of my fondest memories are when I first started playing WoW during the WotLK era (with no prior knowledge) and the early years of Minecraft (first played allll the way back pre-alpha). What I loved was the feeling of this massive, unknown world. There was so much to explore, discover, and learn.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, some of my favorite all-time TV shows are also about exploration and discovery (Star Trek TNG and DS9, Stargate SG1).
So my dream game is whatever could possibly re-capture that feeling. I've played No Man's Sky, which does come close but feels a bit too barren and formulaic. Maybe I'm just too old now for a game to give me that sort of feeling, but that's the dream.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentIn this context - able to transit video and data to a PC over a cable rather than wirelessly, which would come with a very solid reduction in latency.In this context - able to transit video and data to a PC over a cable rather than wirelessly, which would come with a very solid reduction in latency.
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Comment on Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges in ~tech
derekiscool Link ParentI've read that most EULAs and TOSs are filled with entirely unlawful statements and agreements, and almost never hold up in court. The problem is that you have to actually take it to court, which...I've read that most EULAs and TOSs are filled with entirely unlawful statements and agreements, and almost never hold up in court. The problem is that you have to actually take it to court, which is obviously pretty much impossible for any regular person against a trillion dollar company.
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Comment on Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges in ~tech
derekiscool LinkI know most here are probably in the same boat as me, but what's the actual point of a "smart fridge"? Why would you need any extra tech in a cold box for your food? In what way does having...I know most here are probably in the same boat as me, but what's the actual point of a "smart fridge"? Why would you need any extra tech in a cold box for your food? In what way does having internet connectivity in your fridge make it any better?
I don't understand why anybody would buy something like this.
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Comment on Realizing I could run as far as my mental state carried me made me become addicted to distance running. Anyone else been enjoying running/long runs? in ~hobbies
derekiscool Link ParentOh and for training tips, if you don't want to pay for a coach (which isn't really necessary), I would highy recommend Daniels' Running Formula. Or Pfitzinger's books, which are also great. It's...Oh and for training tips, if you don't want to pay for a coach (which isn't really necessary), I would highy recommend Daniels' Running Formula. Or Pfitzinger's books, which are also great.
It's one of best tools for actually creating a personalized training plan that can be used by anybody from total beginners to elite-level runners. Plus it's got all of the theory behind everything if you're interested in that, too.
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Comment on Realizing I could run as far as my mental state carried me made me become addicted to distance running. Anyone else been enjoying running/long runs? in ~hobbies
derekiscool LinkOh definitely. I ran completive Cross Country and Track from high school through college, so have been pretty into it for well over half my life. The longest race I've actually done is a 10k in...Oh definitely. I ran completive Cross Country and Track from high school through college, so have been pretty into it for well over half my life. The longest race I've actually done is a 10k in XC, but obviously at the collegiate level I was doing some pretty long runs during training.
Nothing beats the feeling of getting into an almost flow-state during a run. You feel like you could keep going forever, and even if you start pushing hard and it gets painful, it somehow feels good.
I've gotten out of shape with the busy-ness of life and a young toddler, but the addiction is still there deep down.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentI got my order email last night and ordered right away. Looks like it'll be ready to ship tomorrowI got my order email last night and ordered right away. Looks like it'll be ready to ship tomorrow
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentI read some rumors that valve is investigating adding a hardwired mode, but I also don't think that would be possible with a single USB-C port. My hope is that somebody will figure out how to use...I read some rumors that valve is investigating adding a hardwired mode, but I also don't think that would be possible with a single USB-C port.
My hope is that somebody will figure out how to use the expansion slot to make it possible to hardwire.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentI want to wait for reviews of it, but it also does look like a way higher resolution, which is definitely a big plus. I also wonder if other 3rd cameras will start cropping upI want to wait for reviews of it, but it also does look like a way higher resolution, which is definitely a big plus. I also wonder if other 3rd cameras will start cropping up
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentNo worries! I'm also very excited for it so very happy to chat haha. I got the 256gb, since it was a lot cheaper and I plan to use it more in streaming mode (and the SD slot should be fine for...No worries! I'm also very excited for it so very happy to chat haha.
I got the 256gb, since it was a lot cheaper and I plan to use it more in streaming mode (and the SD slot should be fine for extra storage).
Probably won't get the extra cushions, I feel like it's not totally necessary and there will probably be 3rd party versions when mine do wear out. But I am veeery interested in the camera, as I want to try some passthrough shenanigans with my sim racing setup. But yeah same boat, I'm probably going to wait on that a bit, since it's a 3rd party purchase and not straight from the same purchase queue as the frame.
Also, just being able to see the real world is definitely super nice, both from a practical standpoint and a gaming standpoint. Practically, it's super annoying to have to take off the headset whenever you need to do something in the real world (use the keyboard, for example). Then there's the AR gaming potential as well.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
derekiscool LinkNice! I watched the GamersNexus review, they all seemed to think the straps were almost required. I was lucky enough to also get in the purchase queue and I will definitely be getting the straps....Nice! I watched the GamersNexus review, they all seemed to think the straps were almost required. I was lucky enough to also get in the purchase queue and I will definitely be getting the straps. It's annoying that they come separately, but I understand their desire to keep the base price as low as possible.
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Comment on Billing for web hosting in ~comp
derekiscool Link ParentOh my, yup that was it! That's wayyyy more than I remembered hahaOh my, yup that was it! That's wayyyy more than I remembered haha
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Comment on Steam Frame product page is now live in ~games
derekiscool Link ParentDriving/Flying sims are one of the perfect use cases for VR in my opinion. Definitely would recommend them if you end up getting any VR headset.Driving/Flying sims are one of the perfect use cases for VR in my opinion. Definitely would recommend them if you end up getting any VR headset.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
derekiscool Link ParentThat's a good point, I definitely noticed the issue quicker because I heard the pop (which I thought was me running over a water bottle or stick, at first). It also helps that I was already aware...That's a good point, I definitely noticed the issue quicker because I heard the pop (which I thought was me running over a water bottle or stick, at first). It also helps that I was already aware that this could happen, so when it started needing more throttle to maintain speed I pretty much immediately pieced together what was going on. Definitely still would not recommend it, obviously lol.
A totally unaware driver may not notice until it really gets bad, but I'd think they'd still have time to find a safe spot to pull off to.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
derekiscool Link ParentSample size is only 1 factor in the quality of a study. Methodology is just as, if not more, important than sample size. And because their methodology is not explained, there's absolutely no way...CR has a massive sample size of 380,000 vehicles. This is the largest sample space of any of the sources I listed by between 1-3 orders of magnitude.
Sample size is only 1 factor in the quality of a study. Methodology is just as, if not more, important than sample size. And because their methodology is not explained, there's absolutely no way to confirm the quality of their data. That's just a fact of statistics and the scientific method.
This is a substantially better source than the one you provided for your empirical claims.
I'm not providing any sources- I've clearly only referenced the sources you provided, though one of them doesn't seem to even exist.
Regardless, your assertion that HEVs are more or just as reliable as ICE vehicles and that both are drastically more reliable than BEVs is again only supported by 1 source that you provided. If you feel that JDPower results show that ICE and HEVs are close to the same reliability, then by the same logic BEVs are close to the same reliability as HEVs.
I'm not questioning your assertion personally, but 3/4 (2/3?) of your own sources don't support it. That's my only point here.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
derekiscool Link ParentIt's not an instant shutoff of the motor, it's a gradual loss of power. It's a safer failure than anything that would shut off an ICE engine, in that sense. And I was actually on a freeway when it...It's not an instant shutoff of the motor, it's a gradual loss of power. It's a safer failure than anything that would shut off an ICE engine, in that sense. And I was actually on a freeway when it happened. I had time to get off the freeway and pull into a parking lot, without ever dropping below the speed of traffic
I'm not here to unabashedly defend Kia/Hyundai, it's obviously a big problem. But it's not that dramatic of a failure, calling it dangerous is a bit much.
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Comment on Billing for web hosting in ~comp
derekiscool Link ParentI seem to remember there was a thread recently where somebody mentioned that they get something like 35k page views and still get free static hosting from cloudflare. If true, cloudflare sounds...I seem to remember there was a thread recently where somebody mentioned that they get something like 35k page views and still get free static hosting from cloudflare. If true, cloudflare sounds like it could be the perfect option.
I'll see if I can find the thread.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
derekiscool Link ParentJust want to affirm your beliefs on EV battery replacement. Batteries are indeed actually lasting longer than expected, and manufacturer warranties will cover any early onset problems. Newer EVs...Just want to affirm your beliefs on EV battery replacement. Batteries are indeed actually lasting longer than expected, and manufacturer warranties will cover any early onset problems. Newer EVs have better tech and management as well, so we should continue to see batteries lasting longer. My 2023 EV is at 50k miles and I see only a few miles less range than when I got it.
For a small EV, replacing the battery at cost is not a gigantic $25k bill either. For example, it would cost $6k-$10k to replace my EV6 battery, based on my research.
This was my understanding as well. The article states the plastic gets converted (though I suppose it doesn't specify all of the plastic gets converted).