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Comment on Not sure if coincidence or I should give up (on USB flash drives) in ~tech
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Comment on Not sure if coincidence or I should give up (on USB flash drives) in ~tech
fineboi Link ParentExcellent question — this is something that often gets misunderstood, even among tech enthusiasts. Short answer: Consumer SSDs and NVMe drives can typically remain unpowered for about 1 to 2 years...Excellent question — this is something that often gets misunderstood, even among tech enthusiasts.
Short answer:
Consumer SSDs and NVMe drives can typically remain unpowered for about 1 to 2 years at room temperature (around 25 °C / 77 °F) before there’s a non-trivial risk of data degradation (“bit rot”). But that time can drop sharply with higher temperatures or lower-grade NAND.⸻
⚙️ Detailed Explanation
Why unpowered SSDs lose data
SSDs store data as electric charges in NAND flash cells. Over time, these charges leak — and without power, the drive can’t refresh or correct them. Once charge levels drift too far, bits flip.⸻
JEDEC Retention Standards
The JEDEC standard (the one SSD manufacturers follow) defines retention requirements for NAND:Use case Expected retention (unpowered) Notes
Consumer / Client SSDs 1 year at 30 °C (86 °F) After the drive’s rated write endurance is used up
Enterprise SSDs 3 months at 40 °C (104 °F) At end of life; data centers rarely power off drives
New / lightly used drives Several years (often 3–10+) Because fresh cells hold charge longerSo a new SSD stored cool and dry can easily last 3–5 years unpowered. But an old or heavily used drive may start losing data after a few months to a year, especially if it’s kept warm.
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Temperature Effects
Temperature has an exponential effect on data retention:
• For every 10 °C rise, retention time roughly halves.
• For example:
• 25 °C → maybe ~2 years
• 35 °C → ~1 year
• 45 °C → ~6 monthsKeep SSDs below 20 °C (68 °F) if you plan long-term storage.
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NAND Type Matters
• SLC: 5–10 years easily
• MLC: 2–5 years
• TLC: 1–3 years
• QLC: potentially <1 year if worn or hot
⸻Mitigation Tips
If you need to store an SSD or NVMe long-term:✅ Store in a cool, dry environment (ideally 15–20 °C / 59–68 °F)
✅ Use anti-static bags or airtight containers with desiccant
✅ Power on the drive once a year and read all data (this triggers ECC correction and remapping)
✅ Keep multiple copies, ideally on different media types (e.g., HDD + SSD + cloud)⸻
🔍 Practical Summary
Condition Safe Unpowered Duration Notes
New SSD, cool storage (~20 °C) 3–5 years Usually safe
Used SSD, cool storage (~20 °C) 1–2 years Power it on annually
Warm or hot environment (>35 °C) <1 year Risk rises fast
Enterprise QLC or TLC at EOL Weeks–months Don’t rely on it⸻
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Comment on Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes in ~tv
fineboi Link ParentYes, you can inbox me and I’ll give you detailed info.Yes, you can inbox me and I’ll give you detailed info.
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Comment on Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes in ~tv
fineboi Link ParentI don’t consider it piracy. In my day, we recorded mix tapes straight from FM radio and shared them with friends. I was there when MP3s first changed the world, and when Redbox arrived, I often...I don’t consider it piracy. In my day, we recorded mix tapes straight from FM radio and shared them with friends. I was there when MP3s first changed the world, and when Redbox arrived, I often invited people outside my family to enjoy a movie together. Sometimes, if I had an extra rental day, I’d even let a neighbor or friend borrow it before returning it.
By the strictest interpretation of modern standards, that might make me a “serial pirate” since childhood — but I see it differently. Knowledge, art, and creativity are meant to be shared. People should have the freedom to make their own choices about what’s right for their lives. Just as a horse knows how to eat the hay and spit out the sticks, people should be trusted to take in information responsibly and discard what doesn’t serve them.
As for the argument that content creators are not being paid, that’s not always so clear-cut. In an age dominated by mergers and corporate consolidation, it’s often the large conglomerates that control the profits while the actual creators see only a fraction of the value their work generates. The system itself deserves as much scrutiny as the people who share and consume the art it produces.
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Comment on Tips/guides to turn my home into a smart home? in ~tech
fineboi Link ParentYou don’t need to manually switch your phone’s Wi-Fi network if both your IoT network and your main network are on the same LAN (local network) — meaning they’re connected to the same router or...You don’t need to manually switch your phone’s Wi-Fi network if both your IoT network and your main network are on the same LAN (local network) — meaning they’re connected to the same router or mesh system, even if they use different SSIDs (like “Home-Main” and “Home-IoT”).
However, if you set up your IoT router as a totally separate network (with its own DHCP server, not bridged to your main LAN), then yes — your phone wouldn’t be able to reach those devices unless:
• You manually switch to the IoT Wi-Fi network, or
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Comment on Tips/guides to turn my home into a smart home? in ~tech
fineboi (edited )LinkI set up a separate 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network just for my smart home gear since most IoT devices work better on their own connection. I went with the Apple ecosystem over Google, and after a lot of...I set up a separate 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network just for my smart home gear since most IoT devices work better on their own connection. I went with the Apple ecosystem over Google, and after a lot of trial and error, I’ve found a few brands I really like:
🏠 Aqara Home — aqara.com
Aqara stuff is solid and pretty affordable. Their devices run on Zigbee and Matter, so they play really well with Apple Home.💡 Eve Home — evehome.com
Eve makes great quality products that feel premium, but they do cost a bit more. Still, they’re super reliable and integrate perfectly with Apple.🪟 SwitchBot — switch-bot.com
For blinds, I use SwitchBot. They were the only ones I found that can automate regular tilt blinds with the hanging rod. Each blind has its own mini solar panel that keeps the battery charged, and it can also detect light levels to open or close automatically.🔒 Level Lock — level.co
I’m a big fan of Level locks because they fit inside your existing lock, so your door still looks normal. They also have hotel-style key cards and support Apple Key, which lets me just tap my iPhone to unlock the door.📹 Eufy — us.eufy.com
For outdoor cameras, Eufy is my go-to. They make solar-powered models that can track and follow people when they walk by—super handy.🧩 Homebridge + Govee — us.govee.com
I use Homebridge for devices that don’t natively support Apple Home. For lighting, I went with Govee instead of Philips Hue. Govee doesn’t offer full HomeKit support for all their stuff, but they have a free API that works great with Homebridge for control in the background.⚠️ Biggest lesson learned:
Avoid no-name Amazon smart devices. They might look like a good deal, but most of mine died after 3–6 months. If I could do it again, I’d spend a little more upfront on better brandsThe newest game changer for me has been Matter. With Apple, my Apple TV serves as the hub for all my devices. The only annoying part of smart homes is ending up with a bunch of different hubs taking up outlet space. Matter really helps with that — it cuts down how many hubs you need and keeps your setup way cleaner.
✅ This post was written by me, reworded with assistance from ChatGPT, and finalized with my own edits and approval
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Comment on Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes in ~tv
fineboi LinkI’m glad I switched to a debrid service with Stremio, and after about six months moved over to Omni Content Hub. For around $32 a year with Real-Debrid, I can stream or torrent anything I want to...I’m glad I switched to a debrid service with Stremio, and after about six months moved over to Omni Content Hub. For around $32 a year with Real-Debrid, I can stream or torrent anything I want to watch. Setup took less than an hour, and now I’ve got access to all major streaming content and movies in one place. Honestly, I just got tired of overpaying and supporting companies whose practices don’t align with my values.
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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC on Tuesday after show’s controversial suspension in ~tv
fineboi Link ParentAs an alternative you can always get Stremio and torrent Disney all day and night. Or opt for Omni Content Hub and get the look and feel of an Apple TV on all of your devices. There is some setup...As an alternative you can always get Stremio and torrent Disney all day and night. Or opt for Omni Content Hub and get the look and feel of an Apple TV on all of your devices. There is some setup but a quick look at their subreddit and you will be up and running in a few hours.
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Comment on Three options to increase privacy on LinkedIn in ~tech
fineboi Link“I’d recommend leaving your city—or both city and state—off your profile. I’ve seen cases where collection agencies used that information to track people down and even contacted their listed...“I’d recommend leaving your city—or both city and state—off your profile. I’ve seen cases where collection agencies used that information to track people down and even contacted their listed employer to serve wage garnishments.
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Comment on I just bought a 64GB iPad, anything I should know/do? in ~tech
fineboi LinkYou might want to exchange it for a larger hard drive. 64gb will run out pretty quickly as you start learning your way around apples ecosystemYou might want to exchange it for a larger hard drive. 64gb will run out pretty quickly as you start learning your way around apples ecosystem
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Comment on I hate alcohol. Totally hate it. in ~talk
fineboi LinkAs someone whose first memory is of their dad taking them to a bar with a pool table. Dad was awesome at taking peoples money at the pool table. He would sit me up at the bar and tell the...As someone whose first memory is of their dad taking them to a bar with a pool table. Dad was awesome at taking peoples money at the pool table. He would sit me up at the bar and tell the bartender to give me as many Shirley temples as I wanted. At the time I didn’t understand it. I just saw a lot of people having fun but when we got home my mom would ball his a$$ out. MY KIDS WONT BE AN ALCOHOLIC LIKE YOU.
The alcohol quickly progressed over my lifetime and by the age of 14 I was working to help support my family because he added cocaine and crack to the mix.
Watching all of this it took me till I was 30 to finally process it. I was scared I would become him or my grandfather who happen to be an alcoholic until he turned about 50. It was until 31 that I tried my first drink and today I’m a social drinker who hates being drunk. It’s the worst feeling, I’m not happy the next the day. I say all of this to say; yes one can have alcoholics in their bloodline and they themselves not repeat the same mistake. With that said I think it helped that I had finished school, had a career and a fully developed brain. Lol
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Comment on What happened to antibiotic-free chicken? in ~food
fineboi LinkIt pretty much sums it up with one quote from the article “It’s just an attempt to compensate for poor animal husbandry“ this is the main reason I support and try my best to buy from my CSA farm....It pretty much sums it up with one quote from the article “It’s just an attempt to compensate for poor animal husbandry“ this is the main reason I support and try my best to buy from my CSA farm. (CSA.org) It’s happy protein. An animal who lead a wonderful life. I’m almost wished we moved to having smaller farms to supply food to each neighborhood and bankrupt these idiots who only care about the bottom line and ensuring the CEO makes 300% more than the lowest paid employees or better yet making all employees 1099 to further proffer.
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Comment on US Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users' ages in ~society
fineboi Link ParentBack in the day I used to babysit and the kids ages 5 and up would show me the porn they would watch at home. I knew the parents personally and the parents didn’t watch porn. The kids learned from...Back in the day I used to babysit and the kids ages 5 and up would show me the porn they would watch at home. I knew the parents personally and the parents didn’t watch porn. The kids learned from their friends and happen to have parents that didn’t care how they used their tablets.
I’m for the ban and if you really need a porn fix, just get a vpn. Once you trigger the vpn you can access all ur favorite videos, if that is ur cup of tea.
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Comment on Kagi recently changed their dark mode, fix inside in ~tech
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Comment on What email client do you use? in ~tech
fineboi LinkI use Tuta, also known as Tutanota. They guarantee privacy by not treating users as the product and provides end-to-end encryption for both emails and calendars. Additionally, they introduced...I use Tuta, also known as Tutanota. They guarantee privacy by not treating users as the product and provides end-to-end encryption for both emails and calendars. Additionally, they introduced quantum encryption, addressing potential threats from new AI technologies that malicious entities might use to decrypt passwords. They offer a free account to try their service but I pay around $5 per month. I also like that they listen to their customers. They are open source and you can view upcoming sprints and I’ve been able to add new functionality by posting the suggestion to their subreddit.
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Comment on Apple has kept an illegal monopoly over smartphones in US, Justice Department says in antitrust suit in ~tech
fineboi Link ParentAgreed, I don’t understand how you can sue Apple without also filing suit against GoogleAgreed, I don’t understand how you can sue Apple without also filing suit against Google
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AI IT project management
Im part of the EPMO of a healthcare system. We just got licenses and an intro to co-pilot for teams, word, excel , PowerPoint. I swear this AI will tell you all the questions asked during a...
Im part of the EPMO of a healthcare system. We just got licenses and an intro to co-pilot for teams, word, excel , PowerPoint.
I swear this AI will tell you all the questions asked during a meeting. If you join a meeting late you can ask it to recap the meeting thus far. Did you get a sales presentation from a vendor you need to recap and present to stakeholders. Ask co pilot to create a pdf from the documentation the vendor provided.
AI is making my job so much easier but at the same time I kinda feel like I’m training my replacement.
Are you using AI at your job, how are you using it and how do you feel about it use in the workplace and if it will one day replace you?
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Comment on Credit cards and privacy: Can I have both? in ~tech
fineboi Link ParentThat may be the difference. I use it for everything. Each bill I have had a virtual card. Any online payment, I create a virtual card for. Around 60 open virtual cards. I guess they needed to make...That may be the difference. I use it for everything. Each bill I have had a virtual card. Any online payment, I create a virtual card for. Around 60 open virtual cards. I guess they needed to make sure I was legit.
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Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech
fineboi LinkPersonally I love my Air Pod Pros I think they would be perfect for you.Personally I love my Air Pod Pros I think they would be perfect for you.
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Comment on What are some cheaper alternatives to Grammarly that are equally as good? in ~tech
fineboi LinkI use chat gtp and ask him/her it (sorry not sure of the correct pronoun) to reword whatever I wrote.I use chat gtp and ask him/her it (sorry not sure of the correct pronoun) to reword whatever I wrote.
Thx for the heads up. I’ve had deleted and updating based on your awesome feedback!