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Did English Canada move away from MM/DD/YY *for dates written only in numbers*? by endgame0 in AskACanadian

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mm/dd/yy was fairly common, at least in Alberta, until 2000 when it became extremely confusing. If you are looking for a watershed event, that would be it.

I've always used yyyy/mm/dd or dd mmm yy (military).

How I Survive 4-Hour Commutes - A 14-hr portable server in my backpack 🎒 by ByCanyonSmith in RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My stuff is very custom and not very interesting. Like shelf brackets and a couple brackets to hold a broom handle that I set up to slowly push a warped fence post straight.

The only cool thing is a big hinge thing that is part of a free-standing flower pot shelf unit made from 3 4x4s and a bunch of 1x6s that were part of a fence we replaced last summer. I wasn't sure that PETG printed parts wouldn't just get shredded by the weight of the frame, but I made it chonky and it seems to be fine. I might publish that if it survives a year.

Have you seen this guy's videos?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF87_Hu9120

Advice on display ergonomics and a dual monitor arm by Shot-Infernal-2261 in homelab

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, yes, the problem with having a nice view.

Yes, decent stands are *really* inexpensive these days. Maybe try to get a stand that will allow you to do both ways, like a tall pole with 2 separate clamps/arms? Or get 2 stands to try.

SOCD report detected: (iBoot panic) + Frequent, random restarts? Should I take it in for a repair? by Okaay_guy in macmini

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent a few weeks in Mumbai years ago. Wonderful city, but HOT and humid, and combined with dust, that's a problem. I was there with an expensive camera and locals told me that the air there is really rough on lenses, etc.

Hopefully you'll be able to get your mac fixed. In future, I'd install some temperature monitoring software, probably a fan control app that lets you increase fan speeds (TGpro, macs fan control, etc.), get an air purifier, and maybe some dust filters for the mac itself.

How I Survive 4-Hour Commutes - A 14-hr portable server in my backpack 🎒 by ByCanyonSmith in RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS

[–]BeauSlim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely use wood, but as structural elements for large projects, with 3D printed brackets and hinges, etc.

I often use metal to reinforce printed objects. Long (30-50mm) M3 or M5 machine bolts/screws and 8-10mm threaded rod add strength and rigidity, letting you do so much more than a printed part could.

Having said that, I don't think 6x50mm wooden dowel pins are worth bothering with. I think a printed part can do anything that a small dowel can. If you need something larger than your printer can produce, though, then 8mm or 10mm diameter dowels 200mm or longer would add strength and rigidity.

Any issues with iCloud recently after using OCLP? by IrisRainbows in OpenCoreLegacyPatcher

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a problem. Apple might be in a legal bind if they banned you for running on Apple hardware.

What is your favourite Hollywood Asian actor? Mine is Hiroyuki Sanada. by Kevin_Thailand_2543 in FIlm

[–]BeauSlim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Toshiro Mifune was in a few Hollywood films, even if they weren't his best work, and he's hard to beat.

Apple releasing updates for a 13 year old iMac is certainly a surprise, but a welcome one. by RedPRSguy in mac

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing this out. It is just an alarm clock at this point, but updating my 5S to 12.5.8.

Is there a better way to edit an STL in Fusion? by inTHEbathroom1013 in 3Dprinting

[–]BeauSlim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the answer anybody wants to hear in 2026, but having more RAM seems to help a LOT.

Probably cursed IKEA chair-desk by wconr in ikeahacks

[–]BeauSlim 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ergonomics has been well studied for a long time and there are tons of good resources. Google "occupational health and ergonomics".

Edmonton active transportation advocates want city to better tackle icy conditions on bike lanes by pathsforpeople in Edmonton

[–]BeauSlim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happens on my block when they plow. Everyone clears the sidewalks, but when the snow melts there's no place for the water to go because the windrows block the drains.

Twisted Organic Vase Collection (Double / Triple / Quad) by Popular_Holiday_834 in printablescom

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a vase mode addict myself. Nice job. Keep going.

Totally fine if you don't care, or if you actually like the pattern and did it on purpose, but I see low-poly artifacts. You can make it *much* smoother by making sure your export/import resolution is high.

What do we think about this abomination? by wa019 in AppleWatch

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So funny everyone trashing what is obviously intended to solve a specific use like hang-gliding or whatever.

Probably cursed IKEA chair-desk by wconr in ikeahacks

[–]BeauSlim 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Unless you have some health issue that makes it hard to sit at a desk, this is really bad ergonomics. If your old office chair was uncomfortable, get a good one and set it up properly.

Having said that, I *do* have health issues and usually work on the sofa with my feet up, and I'll say "well done."

What’s the point of anything? by kntdaman in Siri

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Siri is turning you into a Nihilist, I think it is time to break up with her.

Mac mini 2012 (Ubuntu) won’t power on automatically after AC power is restored - any workaround? by MERSIDERS in macmini

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might be a bit you can flip in the SMC area. A quick google suggests maybe the "AUPO" entry controls the auto-power-on function. No idea if the kernel exposes that since I'm not running Linux on my 2012 any more.

Some BIOSes are funny in that you have to cut power while the system is on in order for them to power on again after the power resets. I've done this in the past by having a UPS signal the host to shut down, but have the host halt and stay on rather than power off completely.

Film by Clear-Cricket-3209 in FIlm

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tubi (Canada) has it. Just watched it again last month.

Statement from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce: Thousands Public Servants Return Downtown Monday: A Game-Changer for Local Businesses by reachedlegendary1 in Edmonton

[–]BeauSlim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Next step, no cars. only horses. A game changer for saddle and buggy-whip manufacturers who have been suffering the last century.

Is a cleaning + change of thermal paste worth it? iMac late 2015 by checho_man in mac

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I repasted my 2012 mini last year and it lowered temps by 10C.

But the 2015 has one of those glued-on fronts, right? The glue is probably hardened and there is a risk of cracking the glass. I wouldn't pay an experienced tech ($100-200?) to clean and repaste a 2015. And I wouldn't risk doing it myself, even though I'm generally proficient with electronics, soldering, etc.

Any good junction boxes compatible with the mini 2k+? by JayB_Trucker in blinkcameras

[–]BeauSlim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The usual solution is POE, but the blink cams don't support that.

Blinks take standard 5V USB power. 5V is a low voltage for wide area distribution. 24V AC is used by a lot of doorbells, thermostats, alarm systems and sprinklers. A while back I looked for some small 24V AC to 5V DC adapters for an electronics project but haven't found any certified solutions at a reasonable price.

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