the_sisko

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[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Lol I actually have very few open USB ports, thus why I choose to put the mouse cable in the spare one on my monitor. And I charge my phone on a wireless charger plugged into the wall?

Anyway I'm not telling you you're wrong for charging your mouse after work or whatever. I'm just saying that designers are wrong if they don't give consumers the option to use their mouse while charging its battery. That's just basic.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

"I use it one way, so everybody must use it that way." Found the apple engineer lol

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 10 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I mean while we're sharing anecdotes, I use a wireless Logitech mouse and I plug it in and continue using it when I get a low battery warning. I can't charge it overnight because I plug it into my monitor's USB port which powers down when the monitor sleeps.

We exist! Lol

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 6 points 11 months ago

I have an air compressor which is powered by the 12V DC outlet in a car. They are quite cost effective and easy to buy. I use it all the time to refill my tires. Much better than some odd exhaust pressure solution.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

100% monitoring and control doesn't exist. Your children will find a loophole to access unrestricted internet, it's what they do.

Similarly, children will play in the street sometimes despite their parents' best efforts to keep them in. (And yes, I would penalize Ford for building the trucks that have exploded in size and are more likely to kill children, but that's a separate discussion.)

I get what you're saying, I just think it's wrong to say "parental responsibility" and dust off your hands like you solved the problem. A parent cannot exert their influence 24/7, they cannot be protecting their child 24/7. And that means that we need to rely on society to establish safer norms, safer streets, etc, so that there's a "soft landing" when kids inevitably rebel, or when the parent is in the shower for 15 minutes.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 9 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I'm confused, are you saying that it was the 11 year old girl's personal responsibility to avoid being the victim of sexual abuse? Or are you saying that it was her parents' responsibility to be monitoring her technology use 24/7?

Neither seems right to me...

Now the predators will just continue to do there thing in a darker hole that is even harder to find.

If it's harder to find, then fewer children stumble upon it and get preyed upon, which is a good thing.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago

But it's actually not that bad.... It's not good beer but whatever it is, it's nice 🙂

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 10 points 1 year ago

It's not cannon but at least they are somewhat officially acknowledging the absolute dumpster fire that was the ENT finale.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yeah, but they require somewhere in the neighborhood of a thousand pounds of batteries to do so. Some of the more egregious ones need multiple thousands, e.g. the electric hummer whose battery alone is heavier than an ICE Honda Civic. Whereas a dozen gallons of gasoline (roughly 72lbs at 6lb/gal) can power that same ICE Civic for a nearly equivalent range, while causing much less wear & tear on the roads, and likely releasing less tire particulates due to the reduced weight. Of course it still releases CO2 and other nasties...

But yeah, the energy density of EVs is still super bad. It's just "good enough" that we're making it work.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

As I understand it, the big issue is energy density? A tank of gasoline takes you quite far compared to an equivalent tank of hydrogen.

And don't get me wrong, lithium batteries are super bad at this too, but I do think that has been a limiting factor for H cars.

And then there's the whole tire dust issue which is definitely a conversation worth having.

[–] the_sisko@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago

It was fine. A total of maybe 8 minutes of interesting content. I enjoyed the segment with Tawny Newsome and Eugene Cordero watching silly clips. And the interviews on the street were cute.

Jerry O'Connell did have a slight "blink twice if you need help" vibe going on, but I'm not sure how much of that is me projecting it onto him given that the strikes are going on (but I assume this content was prepared in advance?). And honestly, I couldn't do half as well "hosting" a show with no guests in front of a green screen!

The segment about Discovery was a bit...

And I'm actually a discovery fan! But wow that Paramount Plus narrator was so proud of their achievements, lol

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