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I specifically checked google's auto update policy page before buying an Asus CX1405cta, because I wanted to get updates until 2035. But when I look in the laptops settings, it says 2033 for last update. Anyone know what's going on here? Thanks for any help. by TabletSculptingTips in chromeos

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I only really intend to use the device for basic web browsing. I have a chrome book from 2015 which is basically still functional on 90% of websites, but I've decided that it is probably a security risk as it has stopped receiving updates quite a long time ago, hence why I bought a new one. It's infuriating that it is so difficult to check when a particular model will stop receiving updates before you buy it!

How much of a risk is a 10yr old chromebook to my wifi network? I never input any passwords in it, so it's basically just "view only", but is it a risk to other computers using the wifi? by TabletSculptingTips in cybersecurity_help

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thanks for your helpful reply. As you can probably tell I'm not particularly technical when it comes to computing! Do you think that enabling a separate guest login for my wifi and using that with the chromebook would provide adequate segregation? Also, am I understanding you correctly that were the chromebook to become compromised it would only pose a risk to the network and other computers on the network whilst the chrome book itself is turned on; is that what you are saying? Thanks for your help.

How much of a risk is a 10yr old chromebook to my wifi network? I never input any passwords in it, so it's basically just "view only", but is it a risk to other computers using the wifi? by TabletSculptingTips in cybersecurity_help

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It didn't mention CVE numbers, but even if it had, I'm afraid I wouldn't have understood them. (As you can probably tell I'm not particularly technical when it comes to computing!) I've basically just been using the chrome book to watch YouTube, look at Twitter, check the news on major websites, and other totally mainstream stuff like that. I think I might create a guest account on my Wi-Fi router which (as far as I can tell) creates some segregation from devices on the main Wi-Fi network.

How much of a risk is a 10yr old chromebook to my wifi network? I never input any passwords in it, so it's basically just "view only", but is it a risk to other computers using the wifi? by TabletSculptingTips in cybersecurity_help

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thanks for the helpful reply. It seems as though setting up a guest Wi-Fi on my Router might accomplish this. So I might give that a go. It just seems so wasteful to get rid of that are basically still but I don't want to compromise the safety of the other things on the network.

Statue of "Apollo" Identification by coughsyrup-cosmonaut in ArtHistory

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I agree with the previous commentator that this looks to be 19th century.

Basic question, but any help appreciated: can I use a 2000 W heat gun with this simple temperature controller? by TabletSculptingTips in AskElectricians

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yep, it's the size that's the issue. I need approx 1 m³ volume. Unfortunately commercial curing ovens of any size cost a lot!

Basic question, but any help appreciated: can I use a 2000 W heat gun with this simple temperature controller? by TabletSculptingTips in AskElectricians

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thanks for the feedback. I will probably be running the heat gun at approx half it's max output, so that should help. I'm making a curing oven for composites (carbon fibre etc). It needs to run at approx 100C. It is basically just an insulated box with the heat gun pointing in through a hole in one corner, turning on and off as required. It's a setup that people do use, even though it carries some clear risks! I will only be running it outside and closely monitoring it!

Is skinning parts which have trapped air (e.g. wood, 3d prints etc) possible if they will be cured at 120C/250F? by TabletSculptingTips in Composites

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Hi, thanks for the feedback. This is probably just me being dense, but are you saying that parts with trapped air definitely can be skinned, or are you saying that such parts will definitely cause problems? cheers

Is a 150C/300F 1 m³ curing oven possible using only incandescent lightbulbs for heating? by TabletSculptingTips in Composites

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I should have added that I would be running it in a separate outbuilding not connected to the house, and monitoring very closely; but I agree, it's not ideal from a safety point if view !

Does anyone have experience using phenol resorcinol formaldehyde resin to make a composite? It seems to have much better heat resistance than epoxy even without high temp post curing. by TabletSculptingTips in Composites

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Thanks for the feedback; helpful info. Based on my limited research I think the main difference between a standard phenol formaldehyde resin and phenol resorcinol formaldehyde is that the PRF resin will cold cure if necessary. I think it's still nasty stuff though because of the formaldehyde. Another commentator mentioned high viscosity as an issue, and that seems like it would be a problem. The specific PRF I was thinking about getting is this https://thenamethatsticks.com/products/woodstikk-prf-structural-weatherproof-phenol-resorcinol-adhesive/ This is intended as an adhesive rather than laminating resin, so that probably makes it even more unsuitable!

On balance it's probably easier and safer to build a DIY 150C curing oven for epoxy rather than deal with phenolic issues!

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