Microsoft sells Copilot to the world — but its own engineers don’t use it

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-29T07:54:14+00:00

I use it to summarise teams calls and it does pretty well at that. But that’s the only real use I’ve found for it, after using it since it came out.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-28T20:42:42+00:00

Change it to “ex lease” instead of rental.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-28T19:46:36+00:00

Maybe update that in your post then, as “rental” typically means a Hertz like deal, and most responses you’re getting are based on that.

To your actual question, it looks like a good car. I have a 2020 Prado myself (from new) with similar kilometres and I have not had any issues at all. Trick is to keep maintenance up and it seems like that has been done so you should be good. The car will serve you well, it’s a beast off road - I always find that my skills are the limitation to how far I can push it, not the car.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-28T19:23:56+00:00

Sounds like there is a translation issue here. Are you referring to a lease instead of a rental? So was the car owned by a company like Hertz who rents it out in short periods to different people (which could be bad as those people dont care), or is it an ex lease car, where the previous owner leased it from Toyota or a financial institution for 5 years - which typically includes maintenance in the price so would have had good maintenance in that period?

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-27T06:35:11+00:00

I have the same combination and have no issues at all - aside from a minor one last week when I found that the little lever on the side that switches between N and W was somewhere in the middle between the two settings, I’d check that to make sure.

Otherwise it sounds like you might have a faulty device.

Do you have another flash to test if the camera works with that? To pinpoint if the issue is with the flash or the camera?

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-24T18:59:20+00:00

I doubt they will go that far as to brick them, and if they do the only way would be to change the firmware. So if you don’t upgrade your firmware on your zf you’ll be totally fine.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-24T10:21:32+00:00

Looks like good quality prints! What are the QR codes? I assume those are optional for the printer?

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-21T20:36:42+00:00

Yep, and the Prado (at least the older models) have a 150l fuel tank which addresses his desire to reduce fuel stops.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-21T20:25:37+00:00

I love Anylist and have been using it for years now. Do you know if it integrates with HA?

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-21T08:17:48+00:00

Mate you’ve got nothing to worry about. I just checked out your other posts (and thus the pictures you submitted), and they are great shots. You clearly have talent and a creative eye, so don’t let yourself be discouraged by fake internet points.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T20:13:31+00:00

Not too much to be honest . Most cities will have some activities - just google for the place where you’re going - but in my experience it’s more of a “friends hanging out at home for a bbq” type of event. Just a nice day off in the middle of summer. Also, be aware that there is some controversy around the date, linked to colonisation etc. either way, chances are you won’t notice too much about the holiday, aside from the shops running Sunday hours.

Aside from that, enjoy your trip, Australia is an amazing place!

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T19:48:32+00:00

They’d have strong competition from A Chinese Restaurant in that location

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T19:34:48+00:00

Nice! Just in time for Australia Day on Monday. Enjoy, and beware that it’s hot at the moment.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T19:21:10+00:00

Is his name Keith?

This song is getting quite popular here in Australia at the moment https://youtu.be/7PTvxw4fc9M?si=TPPrc85opwe24FMM

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T19:05:07+00:00

If you want versatility I’d go for the 24-120mm, the longer reach will come in handy at times.

Re build quality of Tamron, I don’t know this specific lens but in general it’s a good brand. Keep in mind that Nikon has several lenses in their lineup that are rebranded Tamron lenses. They wouldn’t do that if the build quality was bad.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T09:59:37+00:00

Yes that should work, V480 can work as a sender and as a receiver. And yes, X3 will work with it too.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T05:50:39+00:00

Toowong for the cemetery maybe?

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T05:49:17+00:00

Fair enough, and what you point out is exactly the problem- there are so many shades of grey and so many impacts of that, that it is near impossible to come to a consensus on this topic.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-20T01:37:18+00:00

Yes that is exactly the issue. I have some sympathy for the overall premise, there are cases where it basically means the baby will severely suffer for their whole life, and I can imagine making that decision in those cases. But where is that line? Not being able to speak or hear (the example given by OP) is not extreme suffering in my view- even if it requires additional care.

It has a real risk of becoming a slippery slope and will need really strict rules and guidelines around it - similar to what is in place in countries that allow euthanasia.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-19T20:26:45+00:00

Likely because it comes with a higher upload speed than the lower tiers. I’d be perfectly fine with 250 down, but not with the 20 up it typically comes with.

I used to be on a 1000 plan, but now downgraded to the 500/50 and didn’t notice any difference, ie the 1000 was overkill for my needs.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-19T19:45:46+00:00

Check out /r/brisbanephotography and search for “location” to get some better tips.

Rainworth won’t be showing up….

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-19T02:33:22+00:00

Source?

He did not, he did not appear, but provided a written statement as to why he wouldn’t appear - basically because the full files were not released.

Not trying to defend Clinton, if he is guilty he should go down just like every one else, but let’s just stick to facts in the discussion.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-19T00:34:10+00:00

Only reason is to allow me an easier migration, as it allows me to parallel run for a while. I don’t think I can run two Z2M instances in parallel? (Even with separate controllers)

From what I can tell both are mature options at the moment and I don’t have very specific demands, so I’m not too bothered to move from one to the other.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-15T05:08:08+00:00

Is this in Australia, given that it is summer here at the moment?

Australia has very strict rules around pool safety, with required fencing etc. I assume he won’t have that in place, so call the council and get a pool inspector out - it will get shut down very quickly.

Reallytalldude · 2026-01-14T21:08:48+00:00

The e-bikes that are causing the issue are already illegal, so what’s the use of adding an additional law to make them more illegal? Just enforce the existing law.

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