[–] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Its a step in the right direction but I would much prefer requiring OEMs to publish schematics, CAD files, and produce repair parts for retail sale at cost for 10 years.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    Signing-in to another org with my GitHub creds is a great way to lose access at the whim of either org.

    Since giving away access control to an external organization is against iso27002, we know how they stand on that.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Bone conduction is great and better for safety, but bass quality suffers a bit. I use my Shokz open run 2's for outside running as I can hear outdoor sounds much better.

    My Bose Ultra 2 Open earbuds gen2's (clipons) have better quality sound, but can still drown out external noise which makes them much better for the gym. (I like my music loud.)

    Clipons, at least with the ones I have tried can be fussy with their fit. If you are ultra-sensitive to imperfect stereo imaging, you may have a bad time. (If one earbud is slightly out of position, the stereo balance will be off.)

    My Shokz are great, but are lacking in some midrange and bass, even though they attempt to correct this by firing the bass back into your ear, which is a massive improvement, but still not perfect.

    Clipons have better sound, bone conduction is better for safety and a comparison can be apples to oranges based on what your own preferences are, TBH.

    I am super picky about sound quality, so I tolerate my Bose clipons even though Garmin compatibility is shit. My Shokz win, hands down, for durability and safety even though it's "meh" sound. (I use ear-gear that fits the occasion, just like every other tool of mine.)

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago*

    Yes. I don't know much. Got some that can handle up 60C differential and gonna have fun learning. Make a fire powered battery charger or something.

    This guy has one that generates .5 watts at 20C temp differential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOUz4l5Svyo so not viable for primary power source.

    I'm more interested in the concept of converting heat to electricity from an efficiency standpoint. Especially if it's heat we don't want.

    Like could rooftop solar panels with these underneath have a net cooling benefit without powering AC?

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  • [–] 11 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I have thoughts about this section:

    I discourage the use of the Photoshop lens flare filter. It's tired and overused.

    What? I'm a graphic designer, I don't understand anything else in the paper. Sounds like a good thing, though. More efficiency, all that.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    Been following Tantacrul for ages and was glad to see when he got in on the project. He’s done so much to make it an amazing software. Can’t wait to see what they’re able to pull off with the new engine.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago

    Interesting article, well worth a read. But for the impatient, the simple change is switching the color of artificial lighting used at night:

    "Our results indicate that insect attraction by outdoor lighting and possible population declines can be reduced through optimized light sources," they report.

    "Amber LED lights (1800 K) with low blue light content attracted significantly fewer individuals and species, as well as threatened and legally protected taxa than conventional cool white LEDs (4000 K) and high-pressure sodium lights (2000 K)."

    "This reduced attraction is primarily driven by the narrow spectral composition and the absence of short-wavelength blue light in the 1800 K LED."

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