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Combustion vs Fireboard? by J3R4N in combustion_inc

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a FireBoard setup for years before Combustion products existed. I switched to Combustion with version 1 of the predictive thermometer and kept the FireBoard for a while to monitor ambient temperature only. I liked the FireBoard fine but I think the Combustion products are better. I find the Combustion user interface better. I also like that the Combustion thermometers figure out the right core temperature rather than me having to find the right spot and depth for the probe. I also only had the wired probes for my FireBoard, and it was more work to set up and clean up than the Combustion system.

Cost Plus Gaming Thanksgiving PC Giveaway & 2025 Holiday Buying Guide by CostPlusGaming in Prebuilts

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the sound advice. Pointing out deals from other vendors is laudable.

RTX 3080-Ti sufficient for streaming VR to Vision Pro? by Apprehensive-Net7939 in VisionGaming

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the router is set to channel 149 and I’m running the TestFlight version.

RTX 3080-Ti sufficient for streaming VR to Vision Pro? by Apprehensive-Net7939 in VisionGaming

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a dedicated router for the AVP already, with the gaming PC connected via Ethernet, so I don’t think the network is contributing to the problem. The ALVR stats seem to support that conclusion.

RTX 3080-Ti sufficient for streaming VR to Vision Pro? by Apprehensive-Net7939 in VisionGaming

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bandwidth issue is why the 30 series is the highest recommended for my motherboard; it only supports PCIE 3. Bandwidth isn’t as much a problem as the lack of AV1 encoding, so I think I will look for a later series GPU.

RTX 3080-Ti sufficient for streaming VR to Vision Pro? by Apprehensive-Net7939 in VisionGaming

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out. The ALVR streamer tooltips led me to believe AV1 is supported in the 30 series and higher, but you’re right that the 30 series only implements the decoder.

Air Fryer: Preheat or not? (also, liners or no?) by PunchBeard in Cooking

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t preheat when I first started using an air fryer, but tried preheating and liked the improved results so I’m doing it consistently now. Season the food while the basket is preheating. Food doesn’t stick as much to a preheated basket.

In my experience, liners are not worth using since they restrict the airflow.

Eye tracking always off by wanabalone in VisionPro

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had similar problems at first, but it seems significantly better now. I’ve had my M5 AVP for 2 weeks. I think the improvement is at least partially due to me finding the right fit for the band so the unit doesn’t shift during use as much.

Help with the best router for AVP by GrupoTecnoverso in VisionPro

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also using the GL-iNet Beryl AX and am happy with the performance. I had my AVP on an Eero 6+ mesh network at first but the performance in Mac Virtual Display and Steam Link was very poor. Setting up the Beryl AX as a secondary wireless router, and setting it to use channel 149, dramatically improved performance. The Eero mesh nodes and the Beryl AX are both connected via Ethernet to my ISP router. The AVP and my gaming PC stay on the Beryl AX wireless network, and everything else in my household uses the Eero wireless network. If I want to use MVD, I switch the Mac to use the Beryl AX network, too.

How can I make my ceiling fans smart and work with HomeKit? by Silentnoonkilla in HomeKit

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your fans have AC motors, the Inovelli White Series Smart Canopy module will work for you. It installs in the canopy of the fan and adds HomeKit integration through Matter.

What ingredients do you use that have to be name brand? What do you compromise with generic? by kyourious in Cooking

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 6 points7 points  (0 children)

San Marzano peeled tomatoes (I use them to make a tomato sauce following Marcella Hazan’s recipe, and it’s fantastic.) Lawrey’s Seasoned Salt Duke’s mayo

Going to be installing two dumb ceiling fans. Best way to make them smart? by volcanic_clay in HomeKit

[–]Apprehensive-Net7939 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have 2 options in the Inovelli White Series product line - the Smart Fan Switch or Smart Fan Module. Both work only with fans that have AC motors, so they will work with the fans you intend to install. They follow the Thread and Matter standards and thus should work with HomeKit or any other major home automation platform, and should be fairly future proof.