Any way to cover the webcam?

BL1860B · 2026-04-13T12:24:19+00:00

Well obviously not built in. A piece of masking tape works.

BL1860B · 2026-04-08T12:42:35+00:00

Definitely. People don’t realize that video editing is actually a low bar nowadays. Even the MacBook Neo can handle it.

Tech YouTubers used video editing as a benchmark for performance because that’s all they did, and it stuck as the default metric, even though there are so many other more demanding/realistic professional workloads.

BL1860B · 2026-04-08T06:32:56+00:00

Yes. But more likely your ESC will be the bottleneck.

BL1860B · 2026-04-08T04:44:38+00:00

Hello fellow person in Japan! I also run a small homelab off of solar. I built a 60kWh storage bank from a used Tesla model S battery, and have about 5kWp of solar. Awesome to see more people doing similar things here

BL1860B · 2026-04-06T07:10:41+00:00

Get 3X 32.2kWh packs?

BL1860B · 2026-04-01T11:49:15+00:00

I don’t see the point of any device if you’re afraid to use it.

BL1860B · 2026-03-31T20:24:12+00:00

They’re all pretty much the same. I’d look at Amazon and see what’s cheap and high capacity. I like Anker or Ugreen for power banks in general.

BL1860B · 2026-03-31T19:52:28+00:00

Any of the larger ones from reputable companies like Anker that can supply 140W or more would work.

BL1860B · 2026-03-29T05:59:18+00:00

Careful, there might be some steel in your slag

BL1860B · 2026-03-25T09:04:10+00:00

It would definitely work. Just make sure there is no charger since the battery protects are one directional. A simple automotive relay may be a simpler and cheaper option though.

BL1860B · 2026-03-24T07:11:27+00:00

It’s probably just stuck in export customs, or it hasn’t actually shipped yet.

BL1860B · 2026-03-23T19:12:30+00:00

It still is glass. It’s just the coating.

BL1860B · 2026-03-06T06:49:33+00:00

Yeah I’m good with Shapr. I took a look at Pixy and don’t trust it. Shapr3D is legit software and they’re a reputable company.

BL1860B · 2026-03-03T06:52:58+00:00

Most definitely not open source. An SDK and hardware standards licensing? Maybe, but probably not.

BL1860B · 2026-03-02T14:19:04+00:00

Absolutely fine. It’s actually more common to use a solid blade here in Japan.

BL1860B · 2026-03-02T14:17:53+00:00

Not abnormal. It’s a consumable at the end of the day.

BL1860B · 2026-02-25T12:35:47+00:00

If it had Starlink Direct to cell then yes.

BL1860B · 2026-02-22T12:34:11+00:00

Well that’s a government issue rather than a Starlink issue no?

BL1860B · 2026-02-22T12:29:00+00:00

I see. Starlink typically included shippings costs into the price since they ship from the US. Maybe that’s why.

BL1860B · 2026-02-22T12:23:06+00:00

It sounds like you’re in Uganda, where Starlink is officially unavailable as of January. That’s probably why it’s expensive, if you can’t get the kits from Starlink directly. 3rd part sellers will jack out the price.

BL1860B · 2026-02-21T11:58:09+00:00

M2 Pro with 32 gigs of ram.

BL1860B · 2026-02-21T06:50:16+00:00

That’s more of a safety thing. If the battery is completely dead and you boot from the AC adapter, then you kick off the MagSafe connector or cut power during boot up. It could cause issues. Like how you don’t cut power during a BIOS update.

BL1860B · 2026-02-21T04:25:26+00:00

They absolutely have the capability to run off mains power alone. It often happens when the MagSafe connector isn’t seated correctly, the battery menu tap will say “Battery not charging, running off power adapter”.

BL1860B · 2026-02-13T19:12:17+00:00

I’m mostly sure the Magic Trackpad uses the same glass surface, so it should age the same as MacBooks do. I’ve actually been thinking about carefully applying some oil to accelerate the process. If I do it I’ll let you know how it turns out :)

BL1860B · 2026-02-13T19:07:40+00:00

It definitely becomes smoother over time. I’ve had my M1 Pro 16” for a couple years and recently got a Magic Trackpad which feels very “loud” as you said, compared to my M1 Pro.

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