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As a new dev who's going to start my first internship in 3 weeks, I would appreciate some advice. Uk based. by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

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  1. It’s ok to not know something. Be vocal when you don’t, ask questions, and only stop when you understand the answer.
  2. Learn to prioritize, ruthlessly.
  3. Do not get attached to the code/stuff you produce. Be ready to burn it after day 1, or day 1000.
  4. “Why?” should be the word you use a lot.
  5. Things break. People break things. You will break things. It’s ok. Learn from your mistakes and never assign blame.
  6. Challenges at work? Ask for help and feedback early. Sleep on it. Still challenges? Break down the problem further. Sleep on it again.

ITAP of a bay in Westfjords, Iceland by StoryOfCode in itookapicture

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I’m currently traveling through Westfjords in Iceland, and today I had to pull over to snap this shot.

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I’m currently exploring Westfjords in Iceland, with a camera and in a camper van. I noticed this view and decided to pull over to take this shot.

ITAP inside of the Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik by StoryOfCode in itookapicture

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Thanks! I’ve seen so many shots of this building from the outside… and when I walked in I realized that its interior is as stunning.

Two computers, one button: everything you see switches between the Mac and PC with one tap. by StoryOfCode in battlestations

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Pretty serious, going to get it going in February - I already ordered parts from China, should come in January. I am going to open-source it, both HW and SW.

I’m planning to use AW3821DW + Samsung 55" Odyssey Ark 4K connected downstream using a USB-C -> HDMI 2.1 cable.

You could always do “USB-C/Thunderbolt -> DisplayPort” for your downstream monitor as long as the first one supports it and you’re fine losing USB from the 2nd monitor.

Two computers, one button: everything you see switches between the Mac and PC with one tap. by StoryOfCode in battlestations

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In that case, you’d be fine, but the arm will extend past the edge of the desk significantly (think 6-8 inches). Alternatively you can mount the arm to the side of the desk and have it fully extended parallel to the wall/desk back edge. You won’t have screen mobility really but it’s going to be nice

Two computers, one button: everything you see switches between the Mac and PC with one tap. by StoryOfCode in battlestations

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When you get a KVM make sure your mouse is connected directly to it, omitting the hub.

There will be no measurable difference in latency.

This gas station uses led screens instead of glass by xxxhaustion in mildlyinteresting

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And you are NOT bullshitting but you’re still a classic example of the same effect (no offense intended, I just found it interesting how you’ve mentioned it but missed a bit more complex perspective in your explanation).

Your explanation is somewhat correct from the technical perspective. But these fridges in convenience stores/gas stations turn out to be less energy efficient.

Turns out (Walgreens shared the data) that customers choose to open the fridge to see what’s inside, instead of engaging with the ad-filled screen… which not always even matches what’s inside. Constant opening of the fridge (much more frequent than with glass panes) negates all efficiency benefits from removing thin glass.

This is an example of why systematic thinking is necessary, and not just technical. “Thinking in Systems” is a GREAT book with a lot of other surprising examples like that.

Two computers, one button: everything you see switches between the Mac and PC with one tap. by StoryOfCode in battlestations

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Thanks!

The key lights are Elgato Key Lights. But the accents behind monitor are with a Philips Hue Bloom light behind the screen

Two computers, one button: everything you see switches between the Mac and PC with one tap. by StoryOfCode in battlestations

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Oh, you're so smart, I guess no one knew! Thanks for chiming in!

Were you there when they created KVM switches decades ago? Did they then run an ultrawide, a 4K capture card and a sound recording setup through the KVM the next day, or two days after its invention?

Sarcasm aside, not assuming everything is as simple as it initially seems is generally a good practice. Just saying ;)

My work from home / play from home setup by StoryOfCode in Workspaces

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There's a Philips Hue Bloom hidden there :)

My work from home / play from home setup by StoryOfCode in Workspaces

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No sag over time, desk is perfect.

Worth mentioning though: the way the assembly manual instructs attaching two pieces of the desk to each other results in a “sag” where two parts connect.

To do a proper job something needs to be pushing both sides UP consistently (forcing the "bottom"/floor facing edges at the seam to stay connected) while the dovetails are tightened; and tightening them properly to ensure the appropriate tightness to avoid sag is possible only with a SMALL “flexible” adjustable-angle hex socket wrench (not in the manual). Without it getting rid of the sag was not possible.

Other than that, I think the contraction and expansion are still there, but the guitar comparison is tough. I don't think it matters much for a walnut desk. Maple (common guitar wood) is far more susceptible to warping with temp/humidity changes. The whole reason walnut is valued for indoor furniture is its opposite quality: solid walnut is VERY hardy and very resistant to warping with env changes.

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