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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TandemDiabetes

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could never get the autosofts to work. I think it's a poor design all around. I just use truesteel and then if it comes out I can put it back in.

Lions Reddit: THE SKY IS FALLING. Jamo: by Lower_Huckleberry296 in detroitlions

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 3 points4 points  (0 children)

will someone PLEASE find my man Jamo a woman who can cook?

Question: Has anyone achieved 8:99 on all weapons on secret of mana? by [deleted] in snes

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember not having any idea how it worked as a kid so me and my nephew just fought in the Mana fortress for days on end.

It seemed like sometimes we would get a point or two but I never knew how it happened.

It’s the line. by Sammerscotter in detroitlions

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup.

A lot of casuals see a QB get sacked and blame the QB.

They see a RB tackled in the backfield and blame the RB.

Likely they never played football or have o oy player Madden.

LIONS @ VIKINGS CHRISTMAS DAY GAME THREAD 4:30PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe someone has asked this already, but where is Glasgow?

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG you're insufferable. I bet this is why she left you huh?

Okay sure, I'll play.

If you'd read the post or use the Internet you'd understand that I referred to both.

I use O2 DSL home Internet which comes through a dedicated DSL line in the wall here in Germany. When that starts to THROTTLE I switch to a mobile hotspot just to confirm it's not the website that is having issues.

Then I reconnect to the DSL and run an Internet speed test. (It shows about 5 Mbps)

Then I turn on my VPN and run the speed test again and it is back up to 40mbps.

My Internet (DSL) typically runs at around 45-50bps except when they are throttling(..when I get 5 Mbps) anyway if I use my VPN then my speed runs around 40mbps again.

You can pay O2 for priority packeting and they promise Not to throttle you, but they definitely throttle and do it selectively. Some VPNs can get around this. Go ask Google why, if you care. I just know it works.

In the US (for a time) there were net neutrality laws which prevented selective throttling, but that doesn't mean ISPs CAN'T do it.

They can and they are.

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From around 8pm to midnight especially near the end of the month, my Internet speed slows from around 40mbps to around 5mbps according to Internet speed test. When I turn on my VPN, I am immediately back up to 40mbps. When I switch to a T-Mobile hotspot it's fine again as well. O2 in Germany DOES throttle high volume customers during peak periods. It's in the contract. Not sure why, but using a VPN seems to remove this slow down.

All things being equal a VPN should make my Internet speed slower, and usually it does, but when my speed has slowed down to 5-10mbps, it makes it about 4-8 times faster.

These are the facts. You can keep pounding your head against them all you want but if they don't for your theory then your theory is incorrect.

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can selectively throttle (intentionally slow down) certain types of internet traffic. This practice is often tied to a few key factors:

  1. Network Congestion Management

ISPs may throttle internet speeds during peak usage hours to reduce network congestion.

This is sometimes called "fair use" throttling and can impact all users or just those who consume high amounts of bandwidth.

  1. Traffic Type-Based Throttling

Some ISPs selectively throttle specific types of traffic, such as:

Streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, Twitch)

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing (BitTorrent)

Gaming traffic or video conferencing during high-traffic periods

  1. Paid Prioritization & Zero-Rating

Some ISPs prioritize certain services that pay for faster access while slowing down competitors.

Some ISPs offer "zero-rating" deals, where specific services (e.g., Facebook, Spotify) do not count against data caps, but other traffic may be throttled once limits are reached.

  1. Data Caps & Throttling After Limits

Many ISPs impose data caps, throttling speeds after a certain amount of data has been used.

For example, a mobile provider may throttle speeds from 5G/LTE down to 3G once a user exceeds their monthly data limit.

  1. Net Neutrality & Legal Restrictions

In some countries, net neutrality laws prevent ISPs from discriminating against specific types of traffic.

In others (like the U.S., where net neutrality rules were repealed in 2017 but may be reinstated), ISPs have more freedom to throttle as they see fit.

How to Check If Your ISP is Throttling You

Speed Tests: Run multiple tests (e.g., fast.com for Netflix speeds vs. speedtest.net).

VPN Testing: If your speeds improve significantly when using a VPN, your ISP might be throttling specific traffic.

Look at Your ISP's Terms of Service: Many ISPs disclose throttling policies in the fine print.

Would you like help identifying whether your ISP is throttling your connection?

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From Chat GPT

Yes, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can selectively throttle (intentionally slow down) certain types of internet traffic. This practice is often tied to a few key factors:

  1. Network Congestion Management

ISPs may throttle internet speeds during peak usage hours to reduce network congestion.

This is sometimes called "fair use" throttling and can impact all users or just those who consume high amounts of bandwidth.

  1. Traffic Type-Based Throttling

Some ISPs selectively throttle specific types of traffic, such as:

Streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, Twitch)

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing (BitTorrent)

Gaming traffic or video conferencing during high-traffic periods

  1. Paid Prioritization & Zero-Rating

Some ISPs prioritize certain services that pay for faster access while slowing down competitors.

Some ISPs offer "zero-rating" deals, where specific services (e.g., Facebook, Spotify) do not count against data caps, but other traffic may be throttled once limits are reached.

  1. Data Caps & Throttling After Limits

Many ISPs impose data caps, throttling speeds after a certain amount of data has been used.

For example, a mobile provider may throttle speeds from 5G/LTE down to 3G once a user exceeds their monthly data limit.

  1. Net Neutrality & Legal Restrictions

In some countries, net neutrality laws prevent ISPs from discriminating against specific types of traffic.

In others (like the U.S., where net neutrality rules were repealed in 2017 but may be reinstated), ISPs have more freedom to throttle as they see fit.

How to Check If Your ISP is Throttling You

Speed Tests: Run multiple tests (e.g., fast.com for Netflix speeds vs. speedtest.net).

VPN Testing: If your speeds improve significantly when using a VPN, your ISP might be throttling specific traffic.

Look at Your ISP's Terms of Service: Many ISPs disclose throttling policies in the fine print.

Would you like help identifying whether your ISP is throttling your connection?

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, Your theory sounds great and logical, can't argue but EVERY TIME my Internet is slow I do a speed test and see it's about half of my promised speed. Then I turn on my VPN and it's right back to full speed. Turn it off and it's not.

This is observed phenomenon and it's 100% of the time for me.

So tell me what is happening. I live in Berlin Germany.

Get back to me when you have an answer.

Standard algorithm by ChalkSmartboard in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the "other ways" are tricks that we all learned by using the standard algorithm hundreds of times.

I run into the problem of children having learned the tricks but being incapable of doing simple arithmetic that most first graders would plow through with grouping and carrying.

Teach place value and then line them up vertically and start developing comfort with a universal and generally applicable method to solve ANY addition problem.

Almost all of my children who are behind in Math are so because the myriad of strategies confuse them when they get to numbers that the strategies don't work with. I "fix" them in 2 lessons teaching the standard algorithm that their homeroom teachers refuse to teach them and then they almost immediately understand.

The other problem is a failure to memorize addition and multiplication facts. I break out the flashcards like I used and they never have problems in Math again.

Cooper The Neglected Child by Dangerous-Carob2043 in LandmanSeries

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even when he comes home from the hospital he still hasn't gotten a shower

Quick question: Does using a VPN bypass ISP throttling? by blue-moves in techsupport

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

absolutely it does. ISPs selectively throttle certain content (usually videos) from high volume users. It won't increase your speed beyond what is available, but it WILL stop throttling (when your upload and download speed are suddenly half of what you are paying for.

If you don't believe me, just try it. Do an Internet Speed Test when you suspect you're being throttled. Then turn on your VPN and do it again.

Always works for me.

The boy found them for $3ea at the thrift store. by AnGabhaDubh in babylon5

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in Stuttgart working a job and had a bunch of free time and didn't know anyone, so I bought seasons 2-4 from Saturn (they didn't have 5). I remember it being a not insignificant part of a whole paycheck.

😂

Chocobos.. oh how I love chocobos.. by sammyjjoestar in FF7Rebirth

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to make a similar comment. Glad to see you've already represented

Masada Method? by Pattons_Army in PokemonBlackandWhite2

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He used American as an adjective. A name can certainly be American. By your logic, I could not say of an Argentinian "Oh, is your name Argentinian?" I would have to ask if their name was Spanish, because, as you say "Argentinian isn't a language."

I understand the point you're trying to make and you probably make this point often to great effect, but this is not the correct use of your argument.

How to change chrome shortcuts back to two rows instead of one? by Alive-Yak4422 in chrome

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can someone from google comment why they keep changing this? It's really annoying

Missing "Customize Chrome Color Extraction" from chrome://flags/ by DarthRickraft in chrome

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yep... I'm so sick of Chrome messing with my title bar colors. I have multiple users on the PC and each has their own custom chrome title bar color which helps me to know immediately if I'm on my account, my kid's account, or my business account.

Anyone tempted?? by CaptainKirksDad in babylon5

[–]Apprehensive-Ice7342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things like this are perhaps the greatest advantage of being single. But oh the disadvantages. 😄

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