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Comment on Should C be mandatory learning for career developers? in ~comp
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Comment on Data centers don't raise people's water bills in ~tech
macleod Link ParentThis has been my experience as well, if anything - you absolutely do not want to use municipal or outside water in 99% of cases unless absolutely needed. For heating/cooling you can't have the...all of the cooling systems have been closed-looped or conventional HVAC.
This has been my experience as well, if anything - you absolutely do not want to use municipal or outside water in 99% of cases unless absolutely needed. For heating/cooling you can't have the level of minerals that are needing in standard waterways, and the effect of contamination is too high and too costly not to have a closed-loop system.
That's not to say that used excess, or disposed water isn't being released into communal areas full of pollution, or that the data centers aren't using municipal water for things like restrooms, staff HVAC, etc, but that would be just standard business use levels.
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Glow-in-the-dark succulents could be the future of ambient lighting
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Comment on Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store in ~tech
macleod LinkOn one side I hate this, on the other (my security side), this makes sense. But, it shouldn't be left to Google to do this at all, this should be left to an independent non-profit to handle this...On one side I hate this, on the other (my security side), this makes sense.
But, it shouldn't be left to Google to do this at all, this should be left to an independent non-profit to handle this side of things. An accreditation service or database, or what have you.
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Same-sex partnership systems cover more than 90% of Japan’s population a decade after introduction
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WING - Triviallusion (2025)
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Comment on Always invest in good tires in ~transport
macleod Link ParentExactly this. Before deciding on the Michelin Defender2 I did far too much research across the Ford (& Maverick specific) forums, general cartalk forums, etc etc , weighing the pros and cons of...Plus buy the right one for the type of car you have and the conditions you will be driving in.
Exactly this. Before deciding on the Michelin Defender2 I did far too much research across the Ford (& Maverick specific) forums, general cartalk forums, etc etc , weighing the pros and cons of each, if I needed more traction, rain/snow effects (we get a lot of snow, but only in brief intervals), and finally settled on those. Do some digging, and find the tire that works best for how you drive.
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Comment on Always invest in good tires in ~transport
macleod (edited )Link ParentNah, my tires were just absolutely shot. I used to get closer to 40 when I first bought it. My front right ended up being insanely bald by the time I replaced them, had to use a spare for the past...Nah, my tires were just absolutely shot. I used to get closer to 40 when I first bought it. My front right ended up being insanely bald by the time I replaced them, had to use a spare for the past week and that by itself increased my MPG by about 7.
Was 40ish when I first got it. Lately, been closer to 25-30, thats how bad the tires were.
Driving around 45 - 60 will end up with higher MPG every time. The increase I am quoting up top is based on eight hours of regular driving, city and highway (average: 54.4mpg). Not particularly flat either, lots of hills (and mountains) up here in the Ozarks.
It's a hybrid (not plug in), and gets better in city than on highway.
My all time best was a 45 minute drive with about 1k lbs of cinder blocks in my bed driving at about 40mph, ended up at 65mpg on that trip (the system tells you on every trip)
I am not buying this.
Well, I did (-: lol
I bought the car for $26k, all included, new back in 2022, and considering its a truck that gets insane MPG, its an absolute wonder of engineering, especially at that price, drives like an SUV at that (and works as well as one since its a four door). I have never been more thankful for my sister for absolutely totaling my 2012 Ford Escape (RIP) and making me buy this one to replace it.
EDIT: Fixed words.
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Always invest in good tires
I just had two brand new tires (Michelin Defender 2) installed on my car (2022 Ford Maverick XLT, a four-door cyber-orange truck) and they have boosted my average MPG by 25, going from from 25-33...
I just had two brand new tires (Michelin Defender 2) installed on my car (2022 Ford Maverick XLT, a four-door cyber-orange truck) and they have boosted my average MPG by 25, going from from 25-33 to 50-57mpg. Insane.
The ride is also so smooth it's practically ludicrous, almost feels like a brand new suspension system was installed.
Highly worth it. Always invest in good tires.
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Comment on One Million Screenshots in ~tech
macleod Link ParentUpdate: I enjoyed seeing that site in the archives so much, I reverted back to a two year old version of my site because it was so much better than any of my modern rewrites and totally forgot how...Update: I enjoyed seeing that site in the archives so much, I reverted back to a two year old version of my site because it was so much better than any of my modern rewrites and totally forgot how many small features and design flourishes I added to that one.
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Comment on Thoughts on wallpaper? in ~life.home_improvement
macleod (edited )Link ParentYes. I was able to snag this excellent and beautiful property under the USDA Rural Development (Single Family Guaranteed) government loan program, 0% down payment, and closing costs can be rolled...Yes. I was able to snag this excellent and beautiful property under the USDA Rural Development (Single Family Guaranteed) government loan program, 0% down payment, and closing costs can be rolled into the loan itself. Most of America is considered rural, even twenty minutes outside of major cities may be considered as such. Interest rates are just at, or below, conventional rates as well.
As with FHA loans, they have to be appraised for their value, and to be "of value" requires them to follow HUD housing guidelines for livability. One of the requirements is that for any property built before 1978, must not have any peeling, cracked, or chipped paint as they likely had lead in them prior to that date and its considered a health hazard primarily for children and animals (and everyone else, but thats secondary) to be exposed.
Considering the primary structure of the house was built in 1907, we had to have some sections that had cracked on the entire house (certainly built much later) due to decades of minor wear and tear, and usually that falls to the buyer (but, not always). I was approved to hire someone, or personally scrape the property, seal, and paint, for the USDA to insure the funds for the lender to disperse. I chose to save the money and do it all myself.
Speaking of, we just received the final approval from the USDA and the Appraiser just an hour or two ago, and we are now secure to close! We also had a few cracked windows that had to be replaced (another HUD req), but we had the seller agree to handle those as well as a few other very small things in exchange that we would take the risk and handle the sealing and paint.
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Comment on Karen Gillan joins the new ‘Highlander’ and has the best reaction to the news in ~movies
macleod Link ParentFunny enough, Macleod is my real name, and my father named me after the movie. Not kidding. I have one of the (real!) swords they used in the movie with the Macleod emblem hanging in my living...Funny enough, Macleod is my real name, and my father named me after the movie. Not kidding. I have one of the (real!) swords they used in the movie with the Macleod emblem hanging in my living room! To call him a super fan (and myself) is selling it short.
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Comment on Thoughts on wallpaper? in ~life.home_improvement
macleod LinkHuge fan of wallpaper, closing on my first house this weekend and we have already repainted the entire place (req of the loan), and are planning to go crazy on patterns throughout the place.Huge fan of wallpaper, closing on my first house this weekend and we have already repainted the entire place (req of the loan), and are planning to go crazy on patterns throughout the place.
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Comment on Karen Gillan joins the new ‘Highlander’ and has the best reaction to the news in ~movies
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Comment on Skrillex - Kill Everybody (KOAN Sound Remix) (2011) in ~music
macleod LinkThis has always been one of my favorite remixes, and that second drop is just one of the most creative and masterfully designed breakdowns (literally) I have ever heard. I am in absolute disbelief...This has always been one of my favorite remixes, and that second drop is just one of the most creative and masterfully designed breakdowns (literally) I have ever heard. I am in absolute disbelief it's been fourteen years since it released, especially considering I was fourteen when I first heard it.
Glitch hop, while never becoming a major genre in itself, with its jazzy dub influenced glitched electro bass lines, is still alive (...just not particularly well) and new and old artists keep producing it. Likely the one genre I can enthusiastically say "Yeah, thats my favorite genre".
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Skrillex - Kill Everybody (KOAN Sound Remix) (2011)
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Comment on Is someone using Filen? in ~tech
macleod (edited )Link ParentOnly if you want to hold the keys to your data directly, such as myself. I eventually (next year) will be setting up an entire server cluster, and plan on migrating to setting up MinIO or...Only if you want to hold the keys to your data directly, such as myself.
I eventually (next year) will be setting up an entire server cluster, and plan on migrating to setting up MinIO or something similar and having my own S3 lines, and just shifting everything over from my [S3 Provider Here] over fairly easily.
MEGA also has their own E2EE (first of its kind for the consumer market?) S3-compat object storage now, Mega S4, and that is rather enticing, especially at those prices:
MEGA S4 is available with a Pro Flexi plan with 3TB of base storage and transfer for just €15.00/month, with additional storage at €2.50 per TB.
Which is just ludicrous, but since its rather low cost + S3-compat, I actually think it would be a better (and faster) experience than through the official MEGA clients.
I will say though, if you use MEGA, check out their MEGA CLI tool, its a lot more powerful, faster, and featureful compared to their 'consumer' clients - the separation in characteristics between the two products are immense. It's obvious the MEGA devs use the CLI as a first-rate citizen in their world.
Edit: Plus, the standard MEGA Pro I plan (which is the 'standard' now, if you weren't grandfathered in to the Pro Lite plan (750GB for $5) recently), is 1TB of storage on the standard clients and site + access to the same allotted amount of S4 storage, so if you use just the S4 storage, you'll have 3TB of storage for ~$11/mo (monthly) or ~$9.70/mo (yearly).
It's an incredible offering, and the fact that they include it w/ their drive storage? Insane. And if you aren't particularly fond of the MEGA clients (like me), then S3Drive, or CyberDuck, or Rclone, are perfect for interfacing with them through the S3 connection.
Edit: Fixed pricing, added more details, and realized that I love MEGA and their offerings again.
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Comment on No comply: private equity and skateboarding, or how private equity is gutting skateboard culture in ~finance
macleod Link ParentThat really resonated with me. From 15-22 I really wanted to open a skate shop. I always wanted to call it "the fruit shop" and arrange all the boards, wheels, trucks, etc like the produce section of a grocery store.
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Comment on Gamescom 2025 megathread in ~games
macleod LinkHaven't gotten around to watching all of them yet, but incredibly excited for Project Motor RacingHaven't gotten around to watching all of them yet, but incredibly excited for Project Motor Racing
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Comment on Gamescom 2025 megathread in ~games
macleod Link ParentNever thought I would see a combat skateboarding train, and I am oh so very happy its a thing.Never thought I would see a combat skateboarding train, and I am oh so very happy its a thing.
Yes. Absolutely. If anything, just to get performance related computing back into our grasp. We may have all the cores, but we aren't using them as best as we could.
C is one if my favorite languages, its simple, effective, and wonderful. its pure programming that you can do anything and everything in any way possible. This is also the problem.
C isn't a good language, but its the most universal runtime. I would even go as far to say you dont even need to really "learn" C, such as the depths of memory management, but knowing and dealing with pointers a few dozen times on smaller projects would be incredibly beneficial for any developer.
I personally use Odin as my main language these days, as it takes care of a lot of manual memory management and adds a few safe guards (and the syntax is stunningly beautiful), but C will also be The Language for me. I can always drop into it and get something going.