drawkcab's recent activity
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Comment on For those new to working-at-home since the pandemic began: What purchases/subscriptions have most improved your life? in ~life
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Comment on Monterey bans gas leaf blowers in residential areas in ~enviro
drawkcab Link ParentSame here being work from home. The amount of times I had to close windows or go somewhere else due to the amount of noise from landscapers and leaf blowers in the neighborhood. I'm also far more...Same here being work from home. The amount of times I had to close windows or go somewhere else due to the amount of noise from landscapers and leaf blowers in the neighborhood.
I'm also far more aware of the number of 18-wheelers that jake-brake on the way down the hill in front of my house.
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Comment on Hanlon's razor in ~life
drawkcab LinkI repeat this razor to myself often. It has actually helped bring me perspective.I repeat this razor to myself often. It has actually helped bring me perspective.
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Comment on Factorio 1.0 has been released in ~games
drawkcab Link ParentI also had a large factory back in 0.16 with a ton of solar and found I eventually had to cave in and add in nuclear reactors to the mix. After spending a bit of time figuring out the optimal...I also had a large factory back in 0.16 with a ton of solar and found I eventually had to cave in and add in nuclear reactors to the mix. After spending a bit of time figuring out the optimal layout and doing the Kovarex enrichment process I found it fun to program the belts to loop in the uranium 238 and also alerts when the supply of uranium was too low for the reactors. That made it easier to not have to rely entirely on solar and accumulators to power the entire base.
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Comment on What do you use your extra mouse buttons for? in ~talk
drawkcab Link ParentI was thinking about trying this for the middle thumb mouse button. Right now I've mapped the "-" key on my keyboard on the numpad section which is closest to my mouse location. I can usually...I was thinking about trying this for the middle thumb mouse button. Right now I've mapped the "-" key on my keyboard on the numpad section which is closest to my mouse location. I can usually reach the "-" key with my mouse thumb to bop my keyboard to mute/unmute Discord as needed.
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Comment on What do you use your extra mouse buttons for? in ~talk
drawkcab LinkI've mapped the mouse thumb buttons as a web browser site navigation. The front-most button for navigate-forward (which I use less-frequently) and the back-most thumb button for navigate page-back.I've mapped the mouse thumb buttons as a web browser site navigation. The front-most button for navigate-forward (which I use less-frequently) and the back-most thumb button for navigate page-back.
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Comment on I need a new phone. Can anyone recommend me a replacement? in ~tech
drawkcab Link ParentHave you considered the Samsung Note9 or Note10? I have a Note9 since Dec 2018 and I've been very happy with it. I considered the Pixel 3 (the A version wasn't available at the time) but for me...Have you considered the Samsung Note9 or Note10? I have a Note9 since Dec 2018 and I've been very happy with it. I considered the Pixel 3 (the A version wasn't available at the time) but for me the Note 9 was a clear winner. You can probably find them for a decent price given the Note 20 is on the horizon. Just something to consider looking at.
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Comment on Are there any datahoarders in here? in ~talk
drawkcab LinkI do a bit of data hoarding here also. The fist project that started me down this path was to convert my large physical dvd and bluray media to a digital format. I spent a lot of time ripping my...I do a bit of data hoarding here also. The fist project that started me down this path was to convert my large physical dvd and bluray media to a digital format. I spent a lot of time ripping my own personal media to build a collection that is now managed via Plex. When I began this project about 6 years ago, the bulk of my movies were ripped and saved, then I used Handbrake to convert the original source into a smaller h.264 encoded mkv with the original soundtracks (e.g. DTS & DTS-HD) and an extra AAC dolby prologic II track. This means I'm storing two copies of each with the raw and processed. I'm now considering removing the processed version and simply convert the raw ripped version into a bluray remux.
I've recently began ripping my 4K UHD media into 4K remux in mkv containers and making those available on my Plex. Those movies are now consuming a large amount of space. I store them in the same folder as the processed 1080P version to allow the option to pick either.
Plex is run as an Ubuntu server VM with 16 cores and mounts the network storage via SMB as a read-only mount to my NAS. I also converted all my music cd's into FLAC and put those on Plex as well.
My home lab hardware consists of two NAS servers with a bulk of HDDs.
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NAS #1 is 12 x 4TB HDDs (1 x 12 disk raid z2 vdev)
This is usually powered off and occasionally powered on to rsync backups from my other NAS. -
NAS #2 is 20 x 6TB HDDs ( 2 x 10 disk raid z2 vdevs)
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ESXi Server #1 is Intel dual Xeon E5-2670 and 128 GB RAM (Intel Chassis and Intel S2600CP MB that was pieced together)
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ESXi Server #2 is Intel dual Xeon E5-2670 and 128 GB RAM (currently powered off as it's not needed right now)
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~finance
drawkcab Link ParentEven before I read your second url I was thinking this could be a great way to arbitrage the $5000 for the next 25 years until retirement. Seems Forbes has a similar mindset. I'd just stuff it...Even before I read your second url I was thinking this could be a great way to arbitrage the $5000 for the next 25 years until retirement. Seems Forbes has a similar mindset. I'd just stuff it into a Vanguard VTSAX and forget about it for the next decade or two. Maybe then I'd have a reasonable chance of getting something from social security during retirement.
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Comment on AMC Theatres refuses to play Universal films in wake of 'Trolls World Tour' in ~movies
drawkcab Link ParentI went a similar path of having my own dedicated area with a projector and a large screen. The IMAX brand does little for me anyway, I'd much rather be watching movies on my own setup in the...I went a similar path of having my own dedicated area with a projector and a large screen. The IMAX brand does little for me anyway, I'd much rather be watching movies on my own setup in the comfort of my home like you. I also built mine with Dolby Atmos (and DTS-X) that has four height-based ceiling speaker channels which most theaters don't even have.
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Comment on AMC Theatres refuses to play Universal films in wake of 'Trolls World Tour' in ~movies
drawkcab Link ParentMy local AMC has a Dine-in option. I've tried it a couple times and the food is expensive and mediocre. Aside from the food quality, I really found having the food service during a movie to be...My local AMC has a Dine-in option. I've tried it a couple times and the food is expensive and mediocre. Aside from the food quality, I really found having the food service during a movie to be very distracting. I now avoid movie times that are only available in their Dine-In and will wait until I can get the regular assigned seating theater. If the food was better quality like at your Alamo Drafthouse, I might overlook the distraction aspect.
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Comment on AMC Theatres refuses to play Universal films in wake of 'Trolls World Tour' in ~movies
drawkcab Link ParentI agree with you and I'd expand on this a bit to say that AMC and other theaters like them have the advantages of: The larger screen as you mention Better audio that is more engaging Earliest...I agree with you and I'd expand on this a bit to say that AMC and other theaters like them have the advantages of:
The larger screen as you mention
Better audio that is more engaging
Earliest release timeline for most movies
Large crowd atmosphere that can add to the excitement (and also sometimes detract)That said, I do still prefer to watch movies at home and I'm willing to wait for their release on bluray and/or UHD even if it means 3 months wait. I probably go out to the movies 3-4 times a year.
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Comment on PyCharm 2020.1 released in ~comp
drawkcab LinkI've been using PyCharm for years and it's one of my favorite dev environments to work in. I used PyCharm to help me learn Python development back when I first started exploring the language. I...I've been using PyCharm for years and it's one of my favorite dev environments to work in. I used PyCharm to help me learn Python development back when I first started exploring the language. I came from using IntelliJ for Java and the transition between tools made things easier and familiar.
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Comment on Making a knife with ~$100 worth of materials in ~hobbies
drawkcab LinkAlso here to comment that I was into Alec Steele's channel a bunch over a year ago or so. We would power through videos over dinner watching multi-part series of him making swords, etc. He's a...Also here to comment that I was into Alec Steele's channel a bunch over a year ago or so. We would power through videos over dinner watching multi-part series of him making swords, etc. He's a good lad and his videos are edited well. I love the attention to detail put into his content and the generally positive attitude he has. I mostly fell out of the loop because of other interests and also I moved which took up a bunch of time.
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Comment on YouTube has banned all conspiracy theory videos falsely linking coronavirus symptoms to 5G networks in ~tech
drawkcab Link ParentAnd the conspiracy videos trying to convince people to visit your hospital and start it as a trending title. These videos are also made by the same people making the 5G conspiracy.And the conspiracy videos trying to convince people to visit your hospital and start it as a trending title. These videos are also made by the same people making the 5G conspiracy.
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Comment on What are some earworms whose catchiness hasn't worn off for you over time? in ~music
drawkcab Link ParentI've also heard to get rid of a stubborn song is to sing the Indiana Jones theme song in your head. :-)I've also heard to get rid of a stubborn song is to sing the Indiana Jones theme song in your head. :-)
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Comment on Daily coronavirus-related chat, questions, and minor updates - April 7 in ~health
drawkcab Link ParentIf the US is hitting peak testing and this stays true for some period of time, I might expect the graphs to start representing a clipping wave form (square) rather than something that looks more...If the US is hitting peak testing and this stays true for some period of time, I might expect the graphs to start representing a clipping wave form (square) rather than something that looks more like a sine wave. That said, I understand your concern and don't disagree that might happen. If the peak testing is an issue then I might expect the clipping in the charts to present for an extended period of time and hopefully that is communicated so that people do not see this as we are in the clear yet.
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Comment on What's a good way to learn how to maintain my own computer hardware? in ~comp
drawkcab Link ParentI don't believe so. I suspect PSUs will degrade over time but it all depends on their workload and quality of components just like any part in a PC. I do tend to prioritize my PC-building budget...I don't believe so. I suspect PSUs will degrade over time but it all depends on their workload and quality of components just like any part in a PC. I do tend to prioritize my PC-building budget to a quality PSU because it's important for stability and longevity.
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Comment on How is site growth? I have joined a year ago, looks like comment and upvote activity has died down a bit in ~tildes
drawkcab LinkAfter reaching out for an invite it took me a while to register an account. Even after doing so it was still months before I even participated as I've tried to find an interest in the various sub...After reaching out for an invite it took me a while to register an account. Even after doing so it was still months before I even participated as I've tried to find an interest in the various sub topics. Perhaps like many here, I'm trying to find my place in a new group. I wonder why should I contribute, how am I adding value.
Much like what @weystrom said, I've described to other people that Tildes feels to me as an in-between to Hacker news and reddit. Which is an interesting place to be described as. When I think of my circle of close friends and family, there are many who are tech savvy as well as in IT or some kind of high tech. When I've spoken about and recommended Tildes, there were very few who were interested to try and/or register. To be fair, the same is true with their interest to Hacker News so it isn't just here.
I sense anecdotally that what interests the masses is what I'll describe as a version of trash TV and how Reddit appeals to that level of attention. Now that isn't entirely fair to Reddit because there are many good subreddits with niche content if one is looking for it. The difference I find is that there is such a critical mass that it's easy to jump into a headline and get out in seconds and feel entertained. In sites like HN and Tildes, more effort may be required and I'm ok with that. I'd rather have a higher signal to noise ratio than have an enormous community. That said, having a smaller community is a bit of a double edge sword. I do like new and challenging view points so that I'm not in some kind of feedback loop.
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Comment on password: a game about key presses and reaction time in ~creative
drawkcab LinkThanks for sharing your game. Sorry you're battling depression, it sucks and can really be tough to overcome especially in a forced isolation situation like many are in right now. I played your...Thanks for sharing your game. Sorry you're battling depression, it sucks and can really be tough to overcome especially in a forced isolation situation like many are in right now.
I played your game and eventually cheated. I realized the game does not care about the order in which the characters are entered. If I mash the keyboard swiping through numbers then letters I can complete the game every time. :-)
A friend helped me get into coffee by generously gifting me an Aeropress. I then invested in a decent conical burr grinder (Baratza Encore with upgraded burr) and in inexpensive electric kettle (Miroco). Now we talk, buy, and trade coffee beans from various roasters along with discussing brewing methods. I look forward to trying new coffee beans and helps me to look forward to the next morning. I never liked coffee before trying these various beans. My favorite bean roasters so far have been Onyx, Ruby Colorful, and Vibrant.