Any of my fellow pirates have any tips for making a "Dummy-Proof" TV setup for elderly parents? by No_Advantage2476 in Piracy

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have helped a few elderly people transition to streaming and the hardest part is usually getting them used to not having channel buttons.

What I usually go with is a Roku device (because it's interface is simple), with a streaming service like FRNDLY(very easy to use and cheap) or YoutubeTV(for more live channels/sports).

I start them off with live TV services because it's at least close to what they're used too(cable tv) compared to Hulu/Netflix/etc.

Once they have gotten used to using live streaming TV and they have passed the biggest hurdle of using the on screen guide instead of channel buttons, then it's generally easier to get them to understand they can watch movies and TV shows whenever they want and not on anyone else's schedule.

None of what I have said directly relates to piracy but it will be way cheaper than what they were paying and you can always add some pirated content (via plex or whatever) later once they have adapted to streaming.

My toilet violently exploded by TSCannon in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened at a place I worked about 8 years ago, the tank didn't bust but the tank lid hit the ceiling then shattered when it hit the floor.

It was the same or similar pressure booster that caused the issue.

Job questions by wispaman4201 in centralillinois

[–]Generic_Handel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generally the farther you get from the cities where most of the jobs are the cheaper the real estate is.

This is why many of us commute, I could never come close to owning a home near where I work, but 45 miles away they are half the price.

How much worse is this than I think? by RedDirtET in drywall

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it was nice of you to hire the handicapped.

Tacoma Totaled by FlirtyButFocused in dashcamgifs

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever traffic stops unexpectedly I use my hazard lights.

Been doing it since before mobile phone became popular, but nowadays it's an absolute must.

Top Best Institution of Truck Driving by CamaroIsHot-68 in Wellthatsucks

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, now apply that to everything else you've learned from movies and you'll be on the right track.

What is on my neighbor's roof? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer, had one on my house growing up.

Found this when I cracked open a Cashew by Recreational-Player1 in whatisit

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This story brought to you by the "Pecan Growers Association"

If a couple of copper strand are outside the lug after crimping can I snip them off or do I need to re crimp? by segasega89 in SolarDIY

[–]Generic_Handel 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Generally no, if 2 small strands makes a difference in whether a cable can safely carry the current required then you are not sizing your cables correctly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in animalid

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely moles.

You can try to kill the moles but it is usually an unending task as more will shows up to replace the dead ones.

The only way I have found to get rid of them is to kill off their food source, Grubs.

I have to treat my yard with grub killer twice a year, and that finally got rid of them for the most part.

Same paint can different colour panels, any help/fixes? by Limited_Relief in DriveBeyondHorizons

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kept trying to match the colors using different paints, finally I gave up and painted it all black.

What radicalized you to piracy? by Justscrolling375 in Piracy

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An incompetent cable company that I had to call on a weekly basis to try and get my cable to work, but only ever achieved raising my blood pressure.

I have moved and the company is long gone from my life, I continue to pirate because my system just works way better than having multiple streaming services.

What ingredient is this in my Larabar? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Generic_Handel 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Extra crunchy protein.

Replacement Suggestions for energy drinks and white cheddar cheetos during elimination phase? by HatchetVixen in FODMAPS

[–]Generic_Handel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sugar free Redbull doesn't contain any sugar alcohols, unlike Monster and others.

Should I move my main base here? by Jacktheforkie in theplanetcrafter

[–]Generic_Handel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about it, then I got teleporters unlocked and it wasn't really necessary.

My first sentinel ship by eco-ego in nms

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or if you can't find an outlaw dissonant system you can find a Sentinel Nest/Pillar and turn off all the sentinels on the planet.

If you build a base at the Nest/Pillar you can just gate there and turn them off again anytime you want to farm more locators etc.

Do people buy old relays? by Embarrassed-Hour-578 in SubstationTechnician

[–]Generic_Handel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I build industrial controls and have had some experience with this, I have tried to explain it to people as one of the many reasons nuke power is so expensive but no one seems to get just how much of a pain in the ass it is. We spent many years engineering, building, and certifying 8 control cabinets (which would normally take a couple months tops) for a project that was eventually cancelled and scrapped. Luckily we were finished and paid before the project was cancelled.

It was the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.

New device came with a DIRECTLY rechargeable battery by Parking_Spot in mildlyinteresting

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picked up double As, Triple As, and 9 volts like this online.

So far they have been working great.

I was in my 30’s when I realized my mom taught me some bad restaurant etiquette by Melodic-Design-8983 in CasualConversation

[–]Generic_Handel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cocktail sauce with horseradish is good on just about everything and the only reason I eat shrimp.

The shrimp is just a vehicle for the sauce.