Tandybaum
@Tandybaum@lemmy.world
- Comment on Amazon is now automatically playing fullscreen video ads on Fire TV 11 months ago:
I can’t believe there isn’t a good HTPC OS that can handle launching Netflix, prime, plex, whatever.
I haven’t used Kodi in a few year but at least then Kodi and the big apps didn’t play well together.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 year ago:
Pihole?
- Comment on [deleted] 1 year ago:
I acknowledge that these devices are subsidized by ads. However, roku shows you ads but they are off to the side and don’t impact the experience of using the device.
FireTV devices are so aggressive with their ads and terrible UI that I’m fully off them (I actually still have 1).
- Comment on [deleted] 1 year ago:
Hey Amazon, I was a HUGE advocate for you. I help setup countless older family/friends devices for them. I told them that FireTVs were the devices to have.
I have moved 100% to roku. The reason for this that you’re UI is ads 1st and apps 2nd. If you’re redesigning I beg and plead that you take a good look at what Roku is going right. You could do it better and fully whip them out (I hope not because competition is good).
- Comment on Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Startup Is Ready to Start Surgery 1 year ago:
I feel like this isn’t a fanboy situation. If he actually goes through will this and people get fucked up the hammer will fall hard and fast.
- Comment on Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Startup Is Ready to Start Surgery 1 year ago:
This really might be the one that gets him. It’s one thing when self driving doesn’t quite work right or when that tunnel project gets abandoned. If they install these things and people get seriously hurt (I know cars can hurt people) it’s going to be a shit storm.
- Comment on Ziply Fiber launches 50-Gig residential service for $900 per month 1 year ago:
I haven’t looked into point to point wireless in a few years. Seems like this could be a use. One person pays and then blasts that connection to the whole neighborhood.
Otherwise there is zero residential need for these speeds.
- Comment on Google Fiber is getting outrageously fast 20Gbps service 1 year ago:
What does “will get upgraded” mean here. I have google fiber on the 1gig plan. I pay $70 a month and they email nearly weekly asking if I’ll upgrade to the 2gig for $100. 1gig is plenty for me but if I can take 20gig for $70 I guess I’ll take the upgrade.
- Comment on Google Fiber's 20Gbps Internet to Arrive by Year's End for Select Residential Users 1 year ago:
Same. And they send me an email every few weeks to see if I’ll upgrade to 2gig. I pretty damn happy with just the 1gig. I can’t imagine what I’d do with 20gog.
- Comment on Google Fiber goes big with 20-gig plan 1 year ago:
I’m all for insane early adopters to iron out kinks I’d stuff like this. I’m sure we’ll need these speeds at some point but I can’t imagine the average people will in the 15-20 years.
I’d say this is more bandwidth then my entire road would need in total.
- Comment on Google Fiber goes big with 20-gig plan 1 year ago:
I’m all about thinking ahead but this seems insane. Really struggling to think of a home use need this these speeds.
I run a relatively small server for family and friends and I haven’t moved to 2gig plan because even that seems like overkill.
- Comment on Well, it was nice while it lasted? 1 year ago:
I’m was going to come in with Booooo! But I think you’re Nooooo! Will cover my feelings.
This is truly terrible news. It’s so strange when things like this happen and they 100% drop what makes them magic. It would be like that amazing fresh local Pizza place pivoted to doing terrible cheap frozen pizza.
- Comment on Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024 with listeners migrated to YouTube Music 1 year ago:
What is the complaint about YouTube music. I got it for free and it’s pretty good. Maybe not perfect but I don’t big beef about it.
- Comment on watched Hustle last night, Moneyball tonight, what's the perfect third? 1 year ago:
Uncut gems
- Comment on Amazon To Start Running Ads In Prime Video Series & Movies, Will Launch Ad-Free Tier For Extra Fee 1 year ago:
I have prime for 70% shipping, 25% automatic photo/video uploads, and 5% video streaming.
I think the only amazon things I’ve watched are The Boys and Swarm. Both good but not worth a subscription. I also have other ways to get these shows if needed.
- Comment on ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Gets Sept. 19th Release Date On Paramount+ 1 year ago:
It’s really good. I hope they make a couple with this same style.
- Comment on Apple's new iPhone 15 is an underwhelming 'slap in the face,' say disappointed fans 1 year ago:
I’m at 84% battery
I’m mostly excited about better battery, usb-c, and 5g cellular. Mag charging is interesting but I already have qi chargers all over the place.
- Comment on Apple's new iPhone 15 is an underwhelming 'slap in the face,' say disappointed fans 1 year ago:
I’m 85% sure I’m going to get the 15. I’m upgrading from my XR so hopefully it’ll be pretty major for me.
Agree 3-4 cycle makes it feel amazing.
- Comment on Plex Will Block Media Servers at Abuse Prevalent Hosting Company 1 year ago:
Are there any current major limitations compared to plex? Remote access ok?
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
Something like this?
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
Pretty good other than I could probably be a little more diligent with my filter changes. I do it monthly(ish)
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
condensate cleaner (less harmful to the plastic than bleach)
Do you have a brand or version (looks like there is liquid and tablet) toy recommend? I think it’s a good idea to start with this monthly.
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
I actually have one but it’s sitting in the water heater pan 1 foot away… I’ll get a second one right now.
- Comment on Apple Maps will finally be getting offline downloads 1 year ago:
Offline maps are a little above a “nice to have” feature for me. However, I think it makes it worth giving it another solid try for a few weeks. I’ll check it out as soon as iOS 17 hits.
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
What’s causing the clog?
The clog is “gunk” but I’m not sure what is actually causing it.
When I hit it with the shop vac I can hear it clearing a blockage of MISC gunk.
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
My shit is pretty old and there isn’t a float switch. We’re planning on a full replacement next year so maybe this is the answer.
- Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? 1 year ago:
There is an opening… I might start this. Change the filters and feed it some bleach
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- Comment on Apple Maps will finally be getting offline downloads 1 year ago:
I’ve always used google maps on my iPhone and it has offline maps. I use it pretty regularly on trips to be damn sure I can get where I’m going regardless of cell signal.
I never used Apple Maps because it was HORRIBLE when it first came out. I used it a few times more recently and it’s actually pretty decent. With offline maps I might give it another real try.
- Comment on IBM Software mandates in-office work for employees living within 50 miles | "Software Executive Focals" will be laying down the law 1 year ago:
My company has a mandatory 3 days in office policy already. However, they haven’t given any details about how it’s calculated.
If I have a vacation Monday & Tuesday do those count toward my days or not? If not what if I’m out Monday - Wednesday? We have unlimited PTO so there is no formal record keeping of my days off. How does my boss (or whoever is counting my days) factor in considering my PTO? If I did 5 days one week does that mean I could do 1 day the next week? What about traveling for work?