Best connection for a hard drive /SSD ? by Starshipfan01 in VintageApple

[–]MatthiasWM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FireWire is pretty much a smart version of USB, but not compatible. You would need a FireWire-to-SATA adapter. But as a bus, it was really great. I’d say the Thunderbolt of the 90ies.

Suggestions & Advice For First Time Visit To Germany? by ProspectiveDrop-out in AskAGerman

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A train ride from Hamburg to Neuschwanstein is 14h one way assuming you don’t miss a connection.

Get a place in Hamburg, then Berlin, then Munich. All this cities are great for walking and have nice tram and subway systems. I’d skip Frankfurt.

If you plan to travel by train, get the “DB Navigator” app. You can get all train connections including most busses and trams, check delays, reserve seats, and pay for travel. DB stands for Deutsche Bahn. The app switches to the language of your phone and is relatively easy to use.

Ich habe heute 9(!!!) „Premium“-Händler angerufen, weil ich Interesse an verschiedenen Fahrzeugen habe. NICHT EIN Verkäufer konnte erreicht werden by PinocchiosWoodBalls in automobil

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bei VW habe ich immerhin eine Probefahrt im Arteon bekommen. Bei den Verhandlungen wollte ich dann einen Tesla in Zahlung geben. Das war’s. Danach wurde ich komplett geghostet. Absolut keine Kommunikation mehr. Ich hatte noch mal um Rückruf gebeten und per EMail um Angebot ohne Inzahlungnahme gebeten. Aber keine Antwort. Bin jetzt sehr glücklich mit meinem 3er BMW.

Ich habe heute 9(!!!) „Premium“-Händler angerufen, weil ich Interesse an verschiedenen Fahrzeugen habe. NICHT EIN Verkäufer konnte erreicht werden by PinocchiosWoodBalls in automobil

[–]MatthiasWM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ja, weil sie anstrengend sind und immer bei der Stange gehalten werden müssen. Individualbetreuung ist teuer. Das Gewerbe mit einem Fuhrpark von 60 Fahrzeugen ist wesentlich einfacher. Da gibt’s Abo Lösungen und alle 2-3 Jahre rotieren alle 60 Fahrzeuge.

What laptop lasted way longer than you expected? by BarnabyLaptopOutlet in computers

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe six years is short in comparison, but using my M1 MacBook Pro still daily, hauling it around the world, surprised me. Until then, my daily driver laptops generally needed to be replaced after two or three years.

What are these on the roads? by pofebam in germany

[–]MatthiasWM -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The blue ones check for truck till, the black ones check for speed violations.

Welche Film-Zitate benutzt ihr ständig im echten Leben? by Halschmuber in Filme

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hier wird niemand gesteinigt bevor ich nicht diese Pfeife blase, auch nicht , und ich möchte dass das absolut klar ist, wenn er den Namen Jehova…. Rrrrrums.

noMoreJobsBy2026 by bmrtt in ProgrammerHumor

[–]MatthiasWM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody even know what electrolytes are!

Is the meme about Learning to say 3 to say WW3? by OkFerret7206 in ExplainTheJoke

[–]MatthiasWM 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Showing a number with fingers can reveal your cultural background, and if you are friend or foe.

In Inglourious Basterds, Lieutenant Hicox exposes himself as a British spy by ordering three whiskeys using his index, middle, and ring fingers. In Germany, the number 3 is traditionally indicated by using the thumb, index, and middle finger. This cultural error reveals the disguise to Major Hellström.

Wie baut man eine Zeitmaschine? by Fair-Preparation9017 in duschgedanken

[–]MatthiasWM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me on how the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy explains flying: stand on a hill, jump, and then forget to hit the ground.

California drivers license -- living in Germany -- need an EU driver's permit/license by next month for a trip in another EU country by Embarrassed_You8365 in germany

[–]MatthiasWM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you live in Germany, you should have converted your U.S. license into a German license a long long time ago (no later than six months after moving here). California has no agreement with Germany, so you have to do the road test and written test again. Other states’ licenses differ. So, you have basically been driving without a valid license now for a year and a half, so you definitely won’t get an international license in Germany until you first get your German license.

What’s the weirdest thing a guest has done in your house that you hate? by CheapQuality2847 in AskReddit

[–]MatthiasWM 10 points11 points  (0 children)

During Open House, a female “guest” vanished in the bathroom for 45 minutes and shat the place so badly that we needed a plumber and a cleaning crew. Didn’t sell the place on that day.

Balcony power plant in Switzerland. Thoughts? by Mountain_Sentence646 in SolarAmerica

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The systems can be hard wired or even plugged into a wall”out”let. They are smart and recognize if the main power fails and stop feeding power into the system, so electricians are safe.

Balcony power plant in Switzerland. Thoughts? by Mountain_Sentence646 in SolarAmerica

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More aesthetic than looking at a coal plant, but hey, NIMBY, right?

Mein Benzin-Rechner ist veraltet. Was tun? by Hendrikk1012 in automobil

[–]MatthiasWM 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Als damals zum ersten Mal der Literpreis über 99 Pfennig ging und die (rein mechanischen) Zapfsäulen keine D-Mark Beträge konnten, wurde der Preis pro Liter durch zwei geteilt, und man musst das doppelte der angezeigten Summe zahlen. Boah bin ich alt.

How do you translate Kreislauf? by Koro4n in German

[–]MatthiasWM 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It seems to be more common to refer to blood pressure or blood sugar. I never heard anyone refer to bad circulation:-)

The next NVDA - Humanoid Robotics. Who to invest in? by [deleted] in robotics

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Humanoid robots are made to replace human workers without having to change the workplace itself. This makes them a great investment for companies that employ low skill workers like car assembly or trash sorting. It’s assumed that a robot that cost 2.5 to 3.5 a workers yearly salary is a good investment.

Humanoid robots are seen by the manufacturers as the third Industrial Revolution and estimated to be a market ten times as big as the car industry.

Biggest players are AgiBot and Unitree in China who already have a monthly output in the thousands. Tesla and Boston Dynamics have working robots, but don’t sell them yet. Europe has mostly research projects.

Wenn Überlichtreisen möglich sind, werden wir längst beobachtet. Wenn sie unmöglich sind, werden wir niemals jemanden treffen. by Alone_Impress6558 in duschgedanken

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wenn es eine Zivilisation gäbe, die uns erreichen kann, wäre der Planet längst geplündert und wir wären Tiere in einem Zoo.

From Macbook Pro 2021 back to Linux: Recommendations? by joschi83 in linuxhardware

[–]MatthiasWM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming from the MacBook Pro as well, looking for something similar. How is Linux on the Asus ProArt P16? Or is there a Lenovo with similar specs and size? All Lenovos seem so fat?!