I'm be honest, I don't think I know anyone who has ever willingly used the ms store
The Tech Random Crap Thread
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Apple is now encouraging Windows users to install the Store version of iTunes instead of downloading from them. And that's just for starters.
GFWL 2.0? Come now, it's awesome, I think I once almost managed to install Hearts. Not quite, but I got really close!
figmentPez
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I love borderline stupid uses of technology:
BMW with an eink paint job. This is likely too expensive, going to have legal issues, is definitely going to cause accidents if it's allowed to shift like that while the car is in motion, and probably isn't going to be that effective at cooling the car. But damn if it isn't a fun concept.
BMW with an eink paint job. This is likely too expensive, going to have legal issues, is definitely going to cause accidents if it's allowed to shift like that while the car is in motion, and probably isn't going to be that effective at cooling the car. But damn if it isn't a fun concept.
Yeah, who thought it was a good idea to waste this on a car?
Now, a suit of Stormtrooper armor, on the other hand...
--Patrick
First World Whine...
My YouTube database shit the bed. It basically forgot every video that I have watched. Now I keep getting pushed the same videos over and over.
My YouTube database shit the bed. It basically forgot every video that I have watched. Now I keep getting pushed the same videos over and over.
I've been getting annoyed lately at how many ads I was seeing, and suddenly realized I never reinstalled an ad blocker on my new phone. So, that's going to change.
I know there are some people here with lots of experience and clear preferences, sooo... What ad blocker do I want /need? I'm already using YouTube vanced for most video stuff.
I know there are some people here with lots of experience and clear preferences, sooo... What ad blocker do I want /need? I'm already using YouTube vanced for most video stuff.
If you use uBlock Origin, and are tired of the latest crap from YouTube screwing with your search results, add this line to your custom filters:
I mean, seriously? WTF does Linus Tech Tips have to do with Yuri Andropov's funeral?
Code:
www.youtube.com##ytd-video-renderer.style-scope:has(span:has-text(/New/i))
my new DAC is still 4-5 weeks out and i ordered it new years
In my 20's, I ordered a big spool of coax, and a bag of heads, and a crimping tool I ended up making cut-to-fit cable every time I switched apartments. That shit lasted me nearly 20 years. heh.
(in that same time frame, I bought a 500 pack of Avery address labels, 30 to the page. I just used the last one a few months ago)
(in that same time frame, I bought a 500 pack of Avery address labels, 30 to the page. I just used the last one a few months ago)
GasBandit
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I'd rather not have my installers doing field terminations of BNC coax, though 
these guys manage to stab themselves on fiber optics fairly often, and seems like I have to make them reterminate RJ45 and even goddamn phoenix connectors way more often than I should.
So when it comes to patch cables and SDI, I prefer prefab cables wherever possible.
these guys manage to stab themselves on fiber optics fairly often, and seems like I have to make them reterminate RJ45 and even goddamn phoenix connectors way more often than I should.So when it comes to patch cables and SDI, I prefer prefab cables wherever possible.
I ordered a CPU on Jan 4th, got tired of waiting on Jan 25th and told PayPal to cancel it, ordered it somewhere else and got it in 4 days.my new DAC is still 4-5 weeks out and i ordered it new years
I just got the cancellation confirmation from the Jan 4th people tonight.
--Patrick
Not sure where else to put this, but I thought this was interesting. A deep dive into how drone delivery services quickly crashed and burned.
No time to watch now, definitely will later.... But drone delivery is definitely going to be a thing, plenty of successful tests and trials. Depends on when and where, of course. It's not viable everywhere... Certain big companies in deliveries/logistics are waaay infected in it. Not that I would have any inside knowledge or anything.
I think you mean "invested" but honestly "infected" seems appropriate too, doesn't it.No time to watch now, definitely will later.... But drone delivery is definitely going to be a thing, plenty of successful tests and trials. Depends on when and where, of course. It's not viable everywhere... Certain big companies in deliveries/logistics are waaay infected in it. Not that I would have any inside knowledge or anything.
Sometimes autocorrect gets things right.
That's so evil
GasBandit
Staff member
I don't trust speedtest.net any more because I know a lot of ISPs whitelist them - they detect you running the test and they take you out of the limit queue so your connection looks good.
Fast.com is usually a better indicator of speed, since it is hosted on netflix's servers - and if they are going to throttle something, it usually starts there. Not always, though, I think a lot of ISPs (mine included) have figured this out and are doing the same thing there. For example, I get 870 mbit from fast.com now, whreas speedof.me gives me about 150.
Other good indicators of "real world" performance:
SpeedOf.Me | Internet speed test for all devices
Speed Test by Measurement Lab
TestMy.net Internet Speed Test
Fast.com is usually a better indicator of speed, since it is hosted on netflix's servers - and if they are going to throttle something, it usually starts there. Not always, though, I think a lot of ISPs (mine included) have figured this out and are doing the same thing there. For example, I get 870 mbit from fast.com now, whreas speedof.me gives me about 150.
Other good indicators of "real world" performance:
SpeedOf.Me | Internet speed test for all devices
Speed Test by Measurement Lab
TestMy.net Internet Speed Test
There's gotta be a way to spoof the address through a VPN and convince your isp that every site you're visiting is speedtestdotnet
GasBandit
Staff member
Problem there is you're then limited to the max speed of your VPN, and it's rare you find one of those willing to give you over 100mbit (And sometimes even only that in bursts and not sustained).
Sheesh :-P
Quite some differences, in part because some connect to servers just around here, and others go to Germany or the UK. These were also all done while my work PC was connected as well and during working hours, so I'm not too disappointed.
On the other hand, this is speedtest through my work VPN:
Joy joy.
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figmentPez
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A pair of my AA Eneloop NiMh batteries died today, the rest of the pack of 8 are still going. Bought back in 2010. This pair was mainly used in gaming controllers. They outlasted two wireless Xbox 360 controllers. Nearly 12 years of service. $20 for the 8pack, I think I got my money's worth.
There is nothing more draining than trying to go through old tech - and the cords and connectors that accompany them.
As of this moment, I have five external hard drives, of which I am not sure how many actually work. There is a sixth HD that I had in an older computer that I am relatively certain doesn't work. I also have uncovered tons of USB/Firewire/old iPod connectors that would make a kid of the '90's cry. I also have three spare keyboards - one a roll-out one that I'm pretty sure no longer works.
As of this moment, I have five external hard drives, of which I am not sure how many actually work. There is a sixth HD that I had in an older computer that I am relatively certain doesn't work. I also have uncovered tons of USB/Firewire/old iPod connectors that would make a kid of the '90's cry. I also have three spare keyboards - one a roll-out one that I'm pretty sure no longer works.
figmentPez
Staff member
Skiving a copper block into heatsink fins.
Debated putting this in the political thread, but probably fits here better.
We shall see whether other countries get the same idea.
peoplesdispatch.org
--Patrick
We shall see whether other countries get the same idea.
Mexico nationalizes lithium industry : Peoples Dispatch
A newly passed mining reform recognizes lithium as a national heritage and grants the state the exclusive right to explore, exploit and use the valuable metal
peoplesdispatch.org
--Patrick