p1mrx

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[–] p1mrx 1 points 7 months ago

A VPN encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server, and any packet on that path includes your IP address. So anyone attempting to decrypt your VPN traffic can trivially distinguish your packets from other users of the VPN server.

[–] p1mrx 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

So your threat model assumes an actor with a quantum computer capable of breaking RSA, but not a regular computer capable of filtering by IP address?

[–] p1mrx 25 points 7 months ago

So that's what a plumbus is for.

[–] p1mrx 14 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Worth noting: "Visible includes mobile hotspot with unlimited data at speeds up to 5Mbps."

[–] p1mrx 15 points 8 months ago

I was recently at a party with a SNES connected to a noisy channel-3 RF modulator because the TV couldn't switch to its composite input via the front panel buttons, and they didn't have the remote. I wandered the house until I found a universal remote, then programmed AUX to match the TV and switched inputs. Just things you learn in the '90s.

[–] p1mrx 16 points 8 months ago

I just see Rick Astley's face with a play button. The main issue is that modern browsers disallow playing sound without user interaction.

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https://bonsaimirai.com/species/dwarf-black-olive-bonsai

See pictures 3, 5, and 6 in the gallery. The perfect hexagon shape seems to be artificial.

[–] p1mrx 2 points 8 months ago

If you ever want to build one, just remember bullets don't like going around corners.

[–] p1mrx 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Seems risky, because people don't expect chocolate to need refrigeration.

[–] p1mrx 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This is a tragedy, I mean it!

[–] p1mrx 41 points 8 months ago
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https://xkcd.com/2888

Alt text:

Subway refuses to answer my questions about whether it's an International Footlong or a US Survey Footlong. A milligram of sandwich is at stake!

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USB-C soap dispensers (self.usbchardware)
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I've been relatively happy with this USB-C powered soap dispenser that I found on AliExpress for about $15. It doesn't have a brand name so it's best to recognize it by appearance:

The tank is 400 mL, and it's available in gel, spray, or foam. Gel makes the most sense because it works with generic hand soap.

I bought the first one around 10 months ago for my kitchen, and use it several times per week. Later got 2 more for my bathrooms. I'm impressed by the standby time, as the first charge lasted about 6 months, and it's yet to need a second charge. The motor sounds sluggish when it's about to die, but eventually it stops functioning and blinks the LEDs instead, so it seems to have working overdischarge protection.

It supports USB C-to-C charging at 5 volts. The biggest disadvantage is that there's no way to open it nondestructively for inspection or repair, so I don't know what kind of battery it uses. Recharging consumed 2641 mWh according to my USB-C power meter.

The first unit has developed a minor problem where it pumps a bit of air before soap comes out, so I had to compensate by raising the duration from 2 clicks to 3 clicks. The duration scale seems well-calibrated, as I've never needed to use 1 or 4.

There are several other USB-C soap dispensers available online, so leave a comment if you've tested one.

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Create a series of captivating paragraphs that transport the reader to fantastical worlds and scenarios. Each paragraph should be a rich tapestry of imagery and ideas, exploring themes such as:

- An epic expedition into a mysterious, ancient civilization hidden in a lush jungle, revealing lost wisdoms and advanced technologies.

- Humanity's interstellar travels in a distant future, discovering a universe teeming with diverse life forms, advanced alien societies, and cosmic wonders.

Feel free to expand on these themes or introduce new, equally mesmerizing concepts, crafting narratives that blend adventure, discovery, and the marvels of the unknown.

You can use this prompt to generate paragraphs that are fun to speak aloud, in order to train/exercise your voice muscles.

https://chat.openai.com/share/1a1b44f7-09d2-46fc-b404-842085129f75

 

Am I the only idiot who keeps doing this?

  • Looking at a random image in Firefox
  • Click the hamburger menu > Zoom [+] a few times
  • Click off the menu
  • Zoom level snaps back to 100%

Of course, the problem is that when I "click off the menu", I'm clicking on the image, because it fills most of the screen. If I do the exact same thing in Chrome, the zoom level does not change.

If "revert zoom on click" is considered a sensible design choice, then clicking again ought to revert to the zoom level I just chose.

 

After using Chrome for a decade and switching back to Firefox, one feature I missed was the ability to right-click and Go to [url] directly, for any selected text that vaguely resembles a URL.

I made Goto foo to approximately replicate Chrome's behavior in Firefox, but it would be nice if no extension were necessary.

 

The only other example I'm aware of is dns.nic.in with 2409::

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