XTL

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[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 months ago

Not much more difficult to accommodate than wheelchairs or prams. Actually easier in many cases because the operator or probably more fit and the object more insensitive to placement.

The shape can be unwieldy because of the length, though.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Also cellphones, laptops, power tools and just about everything.

Gasoline? Don't let it inside in the house. Ever.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 months ago

Computers are cheap. Even free if you keep an eye out. Old stuff gets thrown out all the time. Even the school probably upgrades now and then, though they might have a recycling contract.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 months ago

The sewer people. They've got an underground barbecue going.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 months ago
[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz -4 points 3 months ago (3 children)

A few ideas to consider in this kind of situation:

If you watch broadcast TV, consider stopping. Is it really of any use? Could your time have better uses? Maybe you'll never need that ad stream.

If all you need is a display for console/computer/media box, get a display instead. No tuner, no networking, no ads.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

You can pick any. I guess the way is to just pick one based on it's description or users or package availability or size and then learn to use it. And or try another one when you figure out if it has problems. Sick with the one you like the most. Or write your own.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 months ago

Spam doesn't care

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

NiCd and NiMH batteries die when left in slow drain devices as the first cell to go empty starts to be reverse charged. These die and often leak pretty fast and you see that all the time if you repair old devices.

Li packs don't go empty as the battery protection circuit cuts the slow drain when they reach low water voltage. They are revived when the protection mode charge reaches low water mark again. They'll be fine unless you leave them for years and years. Even then they generally never leak.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 20 points 3 months ago

Layoffs always make financial numbers look good for a moment. People are expensive.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 26 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Narrator: But she didn't stay.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 months ago

Bs title? No content in the post beyond a link?

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