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[–] p1mrx 1 points 10 months ago

I wonder why the tester claims the cable supports 5V but not 9-20V. What property of the cable could possibly determine that?

[–] p1mrx 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There are panel/bracket mounted Type-E to USB-C connectors, so it shouldn't be hard to attach some to a 3D printed 3.5" panel. The hard part is getting enough internal Type-E ports, ideally with USB-PD.

[–] p1mrx 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

FYI: These messages were "deleted by creator" so I attempted to clean them up, but that just changed the text to "Removed by mod". Guess I won't try that again.

[–] p1mrx 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

There is some good stuff in this release. Go to Preferences > GUI and check "Show sidebar collapse/expand button" + "Settings in non-modal window". Now you can put the Preview and Print Settings windows side-by-side, and see the result of every change immediately. This also requires "Background processing", but that's been available for ages.

[–] p1mrx 1 points 11 months ago

all the features you know and love from things up the tree

Did OrcaSlicer ever bring back the option to slice automatically when changing settings? It's called "Background processing" in PrusaSlicer.

[–] p1mrx 7 points 11 months ago

Beginning with Firefox 127, users will be prompted to grant MV3 host permissions as part of the install flow (similar to MV2 extensions).

Hooray! Previously Firefox MV3 extensions had to include a custom button in the UI to prompt the user for host permissions at runtime. It generally made more sense to stay on MV2 than switch from a 2-click to a 6-click install procedure.

[–] p1mrx 1 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

So that's what a plumbus is for.

[–] p1mrx 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] p1mrx 15 points 1 year 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.

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Floating Benchy (www.thingiverse.com)
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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

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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.

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