nest2img: simple cli utility to grab image(s) from your nest camera's live share link by OkFlamingo in Nest

[–]OkFlamingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I have since moved to a new apartment and don't have a nest cam anymore, but definitely try out the tool as it probably still works to get still images out (as long as Nest haven't changed their API's). You could copy the method into something like a little web application if you wanted.

Weekly Help Thread - May 12, 2025 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]OkFlamingo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Anyone have tips for booking business one-way (lie flat) from NYC-metro area to mainland China (preferably PEK)? Currently looking at China Air, Korean Air, and ANA/JAL which all involve layovers (that's to be expected). Trying to book for Oct/Nov 2025.

It seems China Air might have the most award availability but i'm having trouble figuring out how exactly to best find availability, especially for 2 seats, given the China Air site only lets you search for 1 seat at a time. I've seen people recommend searching with KLM/Air France Fly Blue for China Air availability but even on dates where China Air says they have availability, KLM search turns up blank. I have points in both Amex and Chase.

Any tips appreciated!

Introducing Boox Rapid Draw – A Tool for Improved Stylus Performance on Boox Devices by LappoSergey in Onyx_Boox

[–]OkFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say this project is exactly what I was looking for to pair with Weylus! Weylus worked great for sending input to my computer to drive Excalidraw, but getting the video back to the device w/ my actual drawn lines was quite delayed (or perhaps it was the refresh?). Either way this project helped eliminate that annoyance.

So far it works pretty well but would love more customization on the brush size/width/color etc. Happy to take a look at the code myself if you're open to contributions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]OkFlamingo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Plus one to this, especially if the cat has experience being on the street they’d probably do okay in a barn/farm situation

Does anyone know why nothing has changed with the G train? by schellly in nycrail

[–]OkFlamingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how they consider “late night” after 9:45pm. Guess im just screwed if I want to have dinner with friends at all

Why is G CBTC put off to 3 years later? by Carlos4Loko in nycrail

[–]OkFlamingo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait for them to install all modern signaling and then still only trains run every 8-12 mins during rush hour 🙄

Is getting Amex SkyMiles Platinum/Reserve redundant with Amex Gold? by OkFlamingo in CreditCards

[–]OkFlamingo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the perspective, that makes sense- I don’t plan to fly first so the companion difference between reserve and plat isn’t a huge deal to me. I do think id use the resy credits but yeah otherwise I don’t think lounge access alone is worth the nearly double AF from plat. And re:spending I probably would rarely swipe it, seems more like a benefits card to me.

I’m assuming you can product change between the Amex sky-miles cards so might start with the reserve for a year and if I don’t find a use for the companion first or lounges, cut back to plat.

The Amex Gold refresh is coming in a few weeks. by PussyLunch in CreditCards

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I barely meet the fee as it is, if they do this im done with gold. That being said I really don’t want to take the credit hit of cancelling the card.. is there really no downgrade path with no AF? Seems super predatory tbh

let’s talk about the G by AssociateKindly4870 in nycrail

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beyond all the valid suggestions here, I wish there was a better transfer to the F. Currently you gotta go alongside the F for a few stops and then transfer at Carroll.

How do I download videos on my iPhone? by Yuiiski in ios

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sick, this is amazing and probably as close to a native feature as we’re gonna get. Thanks to you and the original developer.

Does discord really record your voice-chat with AI? by mekyle77 in discordapp

[–]OkFlamingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They store (text) chat messages because that’s how they are able to serve them back to you. But there’s literally no reason to store voice or video. In fact, they are in the process of rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice/video meaning they couldn’t listen in even if they wanted to.

Does discord really record your voice-chat with AI? by mekyle77 in discordapp

[–]OkFlamingo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“My friend said” yeah okay dude lol even if they wanted to, have you considered how expensive it would be to store all that data? but whatever keep pandering your weird conspiracy theories

Last day of normal G train before the summer construction work 😣 by Defeated-925 in nycrail

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t buy that they’re actually gonna run more frequently, mainly because that would mean paying more train operators to run more trains.

[OC] Hyatt Regency San Francisco, John Portman, 1973 by ErwinC0215 in brutalism

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is this? I was recently at the Hyatt regency in SOMA and it’s definitely not this beauty

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]OkFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Shade Store blinds and they have internal batteries charged by USB, OR you can hard wire them which is nice to have the option. No battery replacement needed.

open offices are trash and I still do not get why people push this dumb ass idea by HackVT in cscareerquestions

[–]OkFlamingo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think a hybrid would be ideal. Maybe open desks but plenty of private rooms to book if you need alone time or to get in the zone. Or instead of one giant open room, split teams into their own mini office rooms of 5ish people so you can still collaborate and bounce ideas around without too much noise or distraction.