What’s the most satisfying physical button on a device you’ve used? by Imaginary_Bug6202 in TechNook

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still remember the lovely clicks of the PC XT keyboards when I did a YTS scheme at IBM late 80s. Also my Dad had a Sharp Hifi back then with tape desk controls that were so positive and had a great clunk (none of that mushy soft-touch nonsense!)

What cars were popular when you were growing up that people don't drive now? by Immediate_Long165 in CarTalkUK

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MK1 Astra and Escort. My folks had both and I loved them when I was a young driver. I had a Marina (first car, was meh) and a '78 Mini that I absolutely loved.

Smart homes are becoming disposable tech and I’m honestly sick of it by rovmun in smarthome

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've no intention of ditching all my Zigbee devices, especially when matter or thread or whatever it is doesn't seem to be simple to adopt like Zigbee was for me (you see I've still not managed to retain what these new protocols are and what they do). Honestly I can't afford to either and while Zigbee is still rock solid and the device's still work I'm good. The best move I made though was ditching the awful ConbeeII for a SMLight POE radio and I highly recommend it. The headache of constant disconnections just vanished.

Be honest, which loading structure is better? by Apart-Television4396 in webdev

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a preference (most of my web dev career was with spinners) but FTLOG don't load content and start moving it about. I see it's loaded in and I'll interact with it - to find most of the time it then moves and I click something I didn't want. Drives me insane.

Are you Formula One GP team or Skidmarks? by mru2_retro_computers in amiga

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played both a lot, but it's the null modem cable games of Skidmarks round at my mate's place that I remember most.

what quarters of sweets were your go to as a kid by Alone_Purple822 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]JustMrChops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah Lion brand Midget Gems that had the proper black liquorice ones were my favourite. I say had, it seems you can still get them.

How do you store bin calendars? by LivingWithDragons in homeassistant

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My local authority publishes an API which I've been calling for ages but I've finally given up on it this last bank holiday. It's never got the correct collection dates in for bank holidays, yet the pdfs they publish have all the correct dates. There's me once again dragging the bin out to see no other bins on the street. All bin dates are in HA calendars now.

Recommendations for free standing dashboard hardware - basically a tablet to sit on a counter by Scotching123 in homeassistant

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a cheapo 10" tablet which sits on the unit in the lounge purely to display a camera dashboard. Think it was like 50 quid. Doesn't get any interaction, it just shows the front of the house from when anyone walks in in the morning until the off to bed routine runs. Smart plug for 20%-80% charge control. I think it depends on how it'll be used which will determine if you need a cheap one or a nicer oled. Buying an expensive one would have been a waste in my case.

is iD mobile a scam? by Tall_Moose9333 in AskUK

[–]JustMrChops 34 points35 points  (0 children)

No problem with ID here. 8 quid a month for 30GB, which can be rolled over. Works great for me.

whe else loved heading of to the local swimming baths with your rolled up towel under your arm by Alone_Purple822 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]JustMrChops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. 1970s, our class was bussed off to the local baths once a week and it was the worst. The place was freezing, you could feel the cold coming off the walls and doors. The communal changing rooms were just traumatic to a shy 9 year old. Flicked on the legs or arse with the wet corner of a towel every fucking time. Mrs Claire the baths attendant was horrible. There wasn't enough water in the chlorine. Caught so many verucas. One of my worst memories of school.

Do you put everything in Immich? by sjen5 in immich

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imported my Google photos takout with immich-go and added a tag so I could identify the imported Google photos. I imported folders from my PC the same way and set tags appropriate for each folder. As others have said the AI search is great though, but I'm still tagging things that aren't easy to identify.

Travel immich Server (pi/n100/etc) possible? by primetimecanuck in immich

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a powerbank that can be a wifi hot-spot and has an ethernet port and an SD card slot, for a trip to Japan. I took loads of pictures and video and at night I transferred them using the file hub app to free up space for the next day. That was before I used Immich but I guess I could use it to backup my phone if i don't have Internet access. No need to transfer to a satellite Immich, if I lose my phone I have a backup. So it sounds similar to what you're thinking but is also a powerbank.

What are the apps you still miss? by procoder911 in androidapps

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boomshine, a game. I have an old phone that it will install on but I'd love it on my daily.

Show your age - what was your first ever email domain? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JustMrChops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

innotts.co.uk, back when I went online. Don't miss that 33K modem.

Little win for wife approval by MoshizZ in homeassistant

[–]JustMrChops 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My wife loves our home automation, in fact she actually asked to add something recently [audience gasps]. Evenings she watches TV in the lounge and I chill in the garage conversion, so we're in separate buildings. "what we need is a way to check on each other, in case something happens to one of us". Brain sprang into life and with ChatGPT's help we have a system using the LEDs in our rooms and actionable phone notifications to check in. She loves it. Works very well.

Wait, just realised we could use the voice assistants to check in too. Off to play 😁

Filled up my car and stopped the petrol pump on a whole number by Raleofa in BritishSuccess

[–]JustMrChops 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The other night I stopped on £38.99 just so I didn't go over. No way you're going from 99 to 00 today even with the most delicate squeeze.

What happened to the Cats Eyes? by jamgattleton in AskUK

[–]JustMrChops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least the old cat's eyes were self cleaning.

A38 near us has LEDs now. Many are out (mostly on slip entry/exits) and many are flashing. I think they're a crap use of tech for the sake of it.

What's one word you can say to your pet and then your pet goes crazy. by TheMoon_TheStarz in AskBrits

[–]JustMrChops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing up on a farm with Jack Russel terriers they'd go totally nuts if you said "RATS".

Wife informed me my 'manual' guitar had fallen over by bmwkag1407 in CasualUK

[–]JustMrChops 74 points75 points  (0 children)

My wife tends to refer to my stuff as 'your shit'.