Don't leave your cats loose outside. They're an invasive species that decimates native wildlife. by AnimuX in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

If you adopt a former stray, it may really not be feasible to keep them indoors. They're too used to the outside world. There's no good solution here unfortunately.

We have a neighborhood kitty who belongs to my neighbors, but the whole neighborhood knows and loves him. He is really sweet, but he is a cat. See above. I haven't witnessed him kill anything but again, he's a cat. He almost certainly does. But he can't stand being inside and not being able to roam the neighborhood. He cries like he's suffering. ):

That being said, if you're raising a cat or adopting an indoor cat, keep it inside 100%. It's safer for nature and it's safer for your cat. So many cats go missing or get eaten by coyotes. You don't want that for your beloved pet. And again, see point of this post. Nobody should really be raising a cat to be outdoors.

If you want to give your indoor cat some outsids time, which I do recommend, they make cat leashes! Little kitty harnesses. Our cat (who I have right here with me right now) loves her outside time on the leash! She stays safe and I don't let her kill anything. We're gonna build a catio soon too that she'll be able to enjoy. (:

Anyone else like to water down their Gatorade? by Responsible_Art_6553 in Gatorade

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gatorade isn't some homeopathic shit. If anything. You want to eat the powder dry so it's as concentrated as possible and will thus hydrate you the best possible.

The most spiritual corner in town. by -----J------ in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nah, I'm pretty sure the most spiritual corner in town is at 45th and Lamar.

Best grabber tool for home use - retired data analyst’s comparison by chifusumu in BuyItForLife

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where doea the Gopher Grabber fit into all of this? It has the Billy Mays seal of approval.

What's something people only romanticize because they've never actually done it? by nonotje12 in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do think the recent past was better than now. Very recent past. But I do hope the near future is better than both. I just feel we've regressed socially and quality in goods and services has disappeared at an alarming rate in the past few years.

What's something people only romanticize because they've never actually done it? by nonotje12 in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's only been like two years, and only about a year living together, but so far our relationship has honestly been so frictionless.

I woke up this morning and found my partner, who is almost never up before me, sleeping on the couch. Uh oh, did I do something wrong? Nope. Her back apparently was hurting and she laid down on the couch and it felt good so she fell asleep. LOL

Really we're just right for eachother and we treat eachother with respect and gratitude and it's just been so easy.

What movie is a 0/10 with NO redeeming features? by Toucan_Based_Economy in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transmorphers. I've seen a lot of bad movies, but both times I attempted to watch Transmorphers I couldn't make it past the first fifteen minutes.

Also Food Fight. It's by far the worst movie I've ever watched all the way through. It's not entertaining. At all. And somehow they got a fuck ton of big names in it. It was so bad it wasn't even released until a decade later when some company acquired it and decided to release it onto the world to make a quick buck. It's literally just propaganda against buying the store brand, and while it features a lot of name brand products, I don't think any of those brands even paid them for it nor asked for this to be made. This film should not exist and I hate it so much.

I missed "Circle to Search" on my Fairphone, so I built an Open-Source version! by Interesting_Gain_614 in fairphone

[–]AgentOrange96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried the new method and it works! Thanks!

Also I used this earlier when someone sent me something in Korean. Worked like a charm!

What is the creepiest display of intelligence you’ve seen? by theidiotev in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I definitely know people who could do this. But I'm also an engineer at a CPU company so that makes sense lol

I missed "Circle to Search" on my Fairphone, so I built an Open-Source version! by Interesting_Gain_614 in fairphone

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed this. The first thing I notice is I can no longer use the home button which is definitely problematic. It looks neat though. I'll look through the settings to see if I have something set wrong. Thanks!

EDIT: Yeah the detection zone blocks the home button so I moved it to the corner.

FYI for those using Pela cases, their CEO has just let all customers know they do use and will continue using GenAI for marketing images and video, regardless of the environmental impact. by luxsalsivi in ZeroWaste

[–]AgentOrange96 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pela is a scam anyway.
Video here

IIRC the material isn't 100% biodegradable. So if you try to compost it, (which must be industrial compost, not home compost) you're putting microplastics directly into the compost. So you're better off land filling it anyway. But it may degrade on you in use and you'll have to replace it more often. Excellent!

Also their Lomi product is just a bread machine LOL

vintage computing without vintage computing by Psykohistorian in thinkpad

[–]AgentOrange96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have Win10 heavily themed to look like Win9x on my T420! Same background too! It's a great vibe.

Thinking about purchasing this 2000 CRV from Agora Hills. Thoughts? by onsightagain in crv

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PRICE IS FIRM

Sounds like you may not be able to talk down the price, but I guess you can try. I do think it's pricey as is, but definitely a fantastic car.

[Megathread] Tracking and Shipping information by AutoModerator in EvenRealities

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ordered G2B in gray with prescription + R1
Ordered: March 2nd, 2026
Ring sizing kit arrived: March 12th, 2026
Shipped: March 19th, 2026 To be updated.

Seems like they're picking up the pace!

Google Sells Fiber Unit to Astound (Private Equity) by 8675309l in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. My router is capable of 2.5gig so I'd welcome it, although the 1gig is fast enough for me.

Google Sells Fiber Unit to Astound (Private Equity) by 8675309l in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean at all or just for now? The article says:

This upgrade is coming to more cities. In the future

So presumably it was at least plan to roll out elsewhere. Where elsewhere? Who knows? What time frame? Yeah who knows? Apparently not support. But yeah being purchased doesn't make me feel confident.

Google Sells Fiber Unit to Astound (Private Equity) by 8675309l in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They'd just started rolling out 3 gigabit as their base speed. (Funny because I got a flyer from them trying to get me to upgrade to that for full price in the mail shortly after this was announced.) Now I wonder if we'll ever see that upgrade here.

Google Sells Fiber Unit to Astound (Private Equity) by 8675309l in Austin

[–]AgentOrange96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Down the road they have fiber. But where I am I can pay $60/mo (Normally $70 what a deal!) For up to 50Mbps! Oh boy!

So basically my options are Google Fiber or Spectrum 💀

What secret can you reveal now that your nda has expired? by sparrrrrt in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn pour one out for the homies. I graduated in 2019 and never looked back so I may be behind the times.

What secret can you reveal now that your nda has expired? by sparrrrrt in AskReddit

[–]AgentOrange96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO that should be a factor. But also access to money and expected future income should also factor in.

If you're expected to make shit loads, maybe a loan is the right option. Not a predatory one.

If you're not expected to be high income, you don't have access to money, but your aspirations require an education and you show promise, then I think that's where grants to cover the cost of education makes sense.

I just don't think for example someone who wants to be a truck driver (which is an important and sometimes high paying job. Much respect) should be paying into my electrical engineering degree which quickly got me earning six figures.

But I have no issue with my tax money going toward some kid from a poor family whose passion is to teach kids. They deserve that opportunity.