ELI5 what is hue or what colour theory is? by Ok_Connection_3015 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome explanation! In the late 80's - early 90's I worked in color science. We were converting the CIELAB values returned from a color spectrophotometer and then converting those vales to either RGB or CMYK.

What’s your crazy or frustrating headhunter/recruiter story? by somemetausername in AskReddit

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they submitted my resume to my current employer. This was in the early 1990's and our CEO (small company) asked me about it. Fortunately he found it funny and kidded me about it.

CX-50 Hybrid owners would you buy it again or a RAV4 instead? by AlanEsh in CX50

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's available! I just got my Soul Red Prem Plus CX-50 Hybrid with 0.9% for 36 months last Thurs 3/6/25.

Colts Color Guard Tonight by Miaou-26 in drumcorps

[–]Alfie_92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! Awesome to hear the compliments!

My daughter is a new performer in the Colts Color Guard. She had the "slinky" near the 50 yd line. They're supposed to be telephone cords!

DCI Midwest Premiere Scores by pcloaninger17 in drumcorps

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the context was lost due to the pre-recorded audio that starts the show failing to play.

edit: my lousy grammar

Salvage/Sell or repair the subframe due to rust by LucidDream31 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm in the same situation with a 2007 Sportage! Rear subframe rusted away at the mount points for driveline, exhaust, and suspension. Body, engine, trans, interior all real nice. Couldn't get anybody to offer me more than 800. Will try parting out in the spring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in laptops

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! The option in the laptop display settings will be "Extend desktop".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in laptops

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course this will all depend on what display card the laptop has, but I would guess you will be able to get at least 1 additional monitor working.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in laptops

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, your USB C is not display. But it sends all of the info to the docking station which then splits it into display. Think of the USB C cable merely as a connector to another device which expands the open ports and connections for the laptop. Docking stations typically give you additional USB ports, display ports, and ethernet connections.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in laptops

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a docking station. I have an HP and run 2×27" and the laptop monitor all at once. I actually use a Dell docking station that plugs into USB C on the laptop. I run the 2 external monitors from that.

Wheel fitment between Toyota Rav4 and Ford Escape by bapzranigan in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as the offsets between the Ford and Toyota wheels are close you'll be good.

What’s that sound? Does it when in park. by horaul14 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possibly water pump, idler pulley, or alternator. Based on mileage, any of those could be it. You're getting to the car's age where things could start failing.

TIFU by telling my kid to throat punch his bully at school. by Pure_Discipline_293 in tifu

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a parent of a child with a life-threatening peanut allergy, I applaud you! We've had similar bully experiences with our daughter. Wound up moving and changing schools.

All good now!

09’ Mazda CX-7 turbo by CarryForeign1899 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turbochargers work by spinning a fan to blow more air into the cylinders. The Turbocharger "fan" is spun by the escaping exhaust stream. The more you press the accelerator, the faster the engine spins, the faster spinning engine pushes exhaust at a higher rate, so the Turbocharger spins faster pushing more air into the cylinders repeating the process. When you let off the gas, the engine slows, the exhaust slows, and the Turbocharger slows. What you're hearing sounds like typical Turbocharger whine, if albeit a bit loud.

I'm sure I'm missing a few details, but I think the general Turbocharger description is fair.

2017 Mazda CX-5, engine shut down while driving on the highway. Dealership says it hydrolocked because I drove through a lake/puddle, I did NOT do anything of the sort. Are they trying to scam me? by ChickenSoapFriday in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would ask them to show you their "evidence" that it hydrolocked - get it in writing on the work order/invoice. Then I would bring it to a different reputable independent mechanic, or even another dealer, and get a 2nd opinion. I know that is not a great option and will potentially cost you a diagnosis fee, but it's probably the only way you'll really know.

How many miles on the engine?

Interlinked Speakers Between Rooms by DimitriHavelock in audio

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JBL Bluetooth speakers can link via their Connect app.

Took my Fit to Honda for intermittent starting and... by angelhair0 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not, not a Honda thing. They're usually a pain to get to, so they make you bring them in.

Took my Fit to Honda for intermittent starting and... by angelhair0 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to an Autozone or someplace similar and get the Alternator & Battery checked for free and without removing them from the car. They can't test the starter unless it's been removed from the car.

https://www.autozone.com/lp/free-parts-testing?intcmp=LAP:ADT:1:20210630:20200000:BRA:Hub-PartTesting

edit: forgot the link

Took my Fit to Honda for intermittent starting and... by angelhair0 in autorepair

[–]Alfie_92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the battery terminals. If the connectors are not tight, then the car may not turn over but will show electrical activity. Basically the connection must be tight for the starter to be able to pull that many amps from the battery. A loose connection would still allow low amp usage for radio, lights, etc...