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Comment on MiniPCs, portable monitors? in ~tech
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Comment on Great examples of explaining an algorithm (or even just a process) in ~engineering
jwong Link ParentI didn't know 3b1b had articles - the videos are pretty good explanations but I think a video would be significantly more effort for me. The in-line quizzes are nice touch, and something I may...I didn't know 3b1b had articles - the videos are pretty good explanations but I think a video would be significantly more effort for me.
The in-line quizzes are nice touch, and something I may incorporate. I can see it being helpful for people to do a knowledge check along the way.
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Comment on Great examples of explaining an algorithm (or even just a process) in ~engineering
jwong Link ParentThese are pretty good! I actually was following along when that book was written but completely forgot about it until now. Will take notes from here on how to swing the technical bits. However,...These are pretty good! I actually was following along when that book was written but completely forgot about it until now.
Will take notes from here on how to swing the technical bits. However, I'm trying to not get too technical in the explanation, as I want it to be approachable to non-technical people who have a very low understanding of code.
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Great examples of explaining an algorithm (or even just a process)
Does anyone have any great examples of a document that explains an algorithm? For work, I am trying to learn how an algorithm works, and I thought it'd be a great exercise to build up a doc that...
Does anyone have any great examples of a document that explains an algorithm?
For work, I am trying to learn how an algorithm works, and I thought it'd be a great exercise to build up a doc that outlines what happens and how it works. I'm hopefully to lean slightly on the more technical side, but not so far that non-technical people won't derive any meaning.
I'm looking to write something that clearly outlines a process, and shows how those pieces affect the final result. It's something I've never done before, but having difficulty finding posts when googling around for "how an algorithm works".
I'm thinking the ideal format mixes both text and graphics, but the majority I have found are gigantic walls of text. I want to write about a software algorithm, but I think this broadly applies for any sort of complicated process.
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Comment on Who sells the Darn Tough equivalent of underwear? in ~life.men
jwong LinkUniqlo has been good for me. I generally get 7+ years out of each pair, but frequently buy more as needed on trips where I've not brought enough. I like the cotton ones more than the polyester, as...Uniqlo has been good for me. I generally get 7+ years out of each pair, but frequently buy more as needed on trips where I've not brought enough. I like the cotton ones more than the polyester, as they last longer.
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Comment on What game do you consider an unconventional masterpiece? in ~games
jwong Link ParentWas taking the train home and set it up over cellular. Circle is really fun! I initially had some trouble controlling it, but once I understood it, realised there’s a lot of depth to the gameplay....Was taking the train home and set it up over cellular. Circle is really fun! I initially had some trouble controlling it, but once I understood it, realised there’s a lot of depth to the gameplay. Still struggling with the other games, but can see a lot of replayability already.
Thanks for the Delta skins as well! Makes for a very nice UI on the phone.
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Comment on Steam Deck question: how good is the warranty, really? in ~games
jwong LinkI had an issue with the power button and it was easily resolved within a couple weeks.I had an issue with the power button and it was easily resolved within a couple weeks.
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Comment on Any other Tildes users posting from within the great firewall? in ~tech
jwong LinkAnother suggestion for Shadowsocks. This site is a great resource to learn more about the various options.Another suggestion for Shadowsocks. This site is a great resource to learn more about the various options.
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Comment on Any other Tildes users posting from within the great firewall? in ~tech
jwong Link Parent+1 for Shadowsocks. It's much better than any VPN provider in China, especially given the price. I pay 70 rmb every 3 months for 100GB of traffic.+1 for Shadowsocks. It's much better than any VPN provider in China, especially given the price. I pay 70 rmb every 3 months for 100GB of traffic.
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Comment on Help me ditch Chrome's password manager! in ~tech
jwong Link ParentBe very careful in your migration. I tried last month to migrate and it ruined my vaults by mixing my old iCloud vault together with the cloud vaults. Every migration duplicated the bad entries...Be very careful in your migration. I tried last month to migrate and it ruined my vaults by mixing my old iCloud vault together with the cloud vaults. Every migration duplicated the bad entries resulting in 4x duplicates mixed in before I realised it.
I tried working with support to fix it, but they were pretty much useless. I got tossed between reps every email reply and they all failed to read what anything past the most recent email.
I aborted the upgrade from 7->8 after that and decided to just deal with 7 until I can get a solid system in place to replace it.
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Comment on Have you ever "homebrewed" fermented beverages? in ~food
jwong Link ParentAnother kombucha brewer here. It was my first and only home brewing beverage. I did it for 5ish years and enjoyed it. It did get to a point to where I was too tired to deal with it so I was left...Another kombucha brewer here. It was my first and only home brewing beverage.
I did it for 5ish years and enjoyed it. It did get to a point to where I was too tired to deal with it so I was left with either a lot of kombucha or a lot of vinegar.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
jwong Link ParentDo you think something like this would work with a clash proxy? I’ve recently been using my steam deck and it’s such a pain since it doesn’t like to use the proxy rules from the network manager....Do you think something like this would work with a clash proxy?
I’ve recently been using my steam deck and it’s such a pain since it doesn’t like to use the proxy rules from the network manager. However I don’t want to force everyone through the proxy either.
VPNs are out of the question as those are throttled quite quickly here.
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Comment on How do you even find quality appliances anymore? in ~life.home_improvement
jwong Link ParentAnother vote for going secondhand. I’ve picked up used washer/dryer/dishwasher/fridge and all of it is 15+ years old. Everything still works and there’s loads of manuals online for fixes. The...Another vote for going secondhand. I’ve picked up used washer/dryer/dishwasher/fridge and all of it is 15+ years old.
Everything still works and there’s loads of manuals online for fixes. The dishwasher even has a safety recall that they sent out a technician to fix.
Specific brands:
- fridge 2001 whirlpool
- dishwasher 2005 Bosch
- dishwasher/dryee 2001 whirlpool
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Comment on Want to automate my home with a privacy focus (but I'm a bit slow and need help) in ~life.home_improvement
jwong Link ParentI’ve an iPhone and HomeAssistant works well as a main hub for everything, exposed to HomeKit as an interface. It’s nice in its readily available on all my Apple devices and reliable. It also...I’ve an iPhone and HomeAssistant works well as a main hub for everything, exposed to HomeKit as an interface. It’s nice in its readily available on all my Apple devices and reliable. It also doesn’t require exposing my network to the internet.
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Comment on Travel advice for Taipei, Taiwan in ~travel
jwong LinkWalking through Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is great. Also would highly recommend checking out some night markets and rechao. If you love cafes, try hopping around and reading in the many cafes...Walking through Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is great.
Also would highly recommend checking out some night markets and rechao.
If you love cafes, try hopping around and reading in the many cafes in Dong Men.
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Comment on Using game controllers and keyboards for custom shortcuts in ~tech
jwong LinkMy first dip into controllers as alternative input devices was using a wiimote with Open Sound Control and some synthesisers tied into some animation control software. That was a fun time!My first dip into controllers as alternative input devices was using a wiimote with Open Sound Control and some synthesisers tied into some animation control software. That was a fun time!
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Comment on Browser game recommendations in ~games
jwong Link ParentThere is that AI generated voice lines one. I got a bit tired of the monotony though and disabled it. I actually felt the sub price fair for SoD. It does take server and GM time to run a game. And...There is that AI generated voice lines one. I got a bit tired of the monotony though and disabled it.
I actually felt the sub price fair for SoD. It does take server and GM time to run a game. And there’s quite a bit of new things they added for it.
Agreed for just classic itself though.
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Comment on Standardization of household goods / end user goods in ~life
jwong Link ParentOhh I actually have a bunch of small glass containers I got from yoghurts that I sorta use like this, but theyre just a bit smaller (2 inches) Theyre shaped a bit weird so now I can see the value...Ohh I actually have a bunch of small glass containers I got from yoghurts that I sorta use like this, but theyre just a bit smaller (2 inches)
Theyre shaped a bit weird so now I can see the value of these specific example.
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Comment on Standardization of household goods / end user goods in ~life
jwong Link ParentDo you have a link to any specific mode bowls you like? I’m intrigued and would consider adding them to the kitchenDo you have a link to any specific mode bowls you like?
I’m intrigued and would consider adding them to the kitchen
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Comment on Browser game recommendations in ~games
jwong LinkCompletely off, since this is not a browser game, but I recently installed WoW Classic on my macintosh laptop. It was my first time playing WoW, but I enjoyed it, and it runs extremely well on my...Completely off, since this is not a browser game, but I recently installed WoW Classic on my macintosh laptop. It was my first time playing WoW, but I enjoyed it, and it runs extremely well on my old computer.
I took it very casually, and it was nice to get through leveling. It was only 5 gigs to run as well!
For ultralight travel, I recently picked up a used Panasonic Let's Note for around 75 usd. It's got a 7th gen intel & 8GB ram, and 256gb ssd. For my purposes, remoting/sshing into more powerful machines, web browsing, and writing, it's been fantastic.
It&s a 12-inch laptop, so very packable, and I just weighed it - only 825 grams. I will probably pick up another one at some point.