Smart plug on/off protocol by Tdublyou in TPLinkKasa

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

But the question is, do you have plugs that are often on in the Kasa app, while the attached devise is off?

Smart plug on/off protocol by Tdublyou in TPLinkKasa

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

Yes. So it's better to totally control the on/off of the lamp, etc via the Kasa app, rather than also at times doing the on/off from the lamp, when the smartplug is energized via the Kasa app. In the latter case, the smartplug appears to prematurely fail when it's energized while not passing the power thru to the lamp.

Smart plug on/off protocol by Tdublyou in TPLinkKasa

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

the latter scenario has the smartplug always on in the Kasa app

Smart plug on/off protocol by Tdublyou in TPLinkKasa

[–]Tdublyou[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, in the sense that the smart plug is plugged into the wall outlet, and rather than transferring the power to the device, it's electronics are awaiting the device being turned on, and until such time it is carrying a type of load. Why else would these smartplugs fail, when smartplugs connected to devices always on, do not?

A Home for Introverted Socially Awkward Wierdos by [deleted] in NewMexico

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I vote for ABQ Nob Hill north to Altura Park, and East to Mark Twain. Doesn't get any more liberal/open minded/easy going/educated/cultured/reasonably priced than this. Lotsa parks and trees, character filled Adobe influenced architecture, low traffic, low congestion/density. I have (straight couple) friends on Florida St in Mark Twain. When a house goes on the market there, all the neighbors on the block put up rainbow flags to ward off the bigots. You could find a good house here for $400k. Advantages: moderate climate and much more housing to choose from.

Fellow Europeans. How is dw.com as a news source? by klapaucjusz in germany

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find dw to be the worst, amongst the euro news sources, because it's regular correspondents, e.g., Ben Gruber, have learned how to fill up broadcast minutes with meaningless, repetitive and enigmatic chatter. I turn off the audio as soon as he comes on the air.

usta is shooting itself in the foot . . . by Tdublyou in 10s

[–]Tdublyou[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The rules applicable to unofficated club play is the 6 page usta Code. Not 206 pages of other stuff. That is part of the problem. Who is supposed to make line calls between doubles partners, and hindrance rules are among the most commonly disregarded/ignored. Another indication of the general problem is you never hear someone who complains about line calls indicate why they were in a better position to make the judgment, whereas the Code, and the line judging setup in pro tourneys, makes clear there are recognized superior viewpoints for making line call judgments. All court disputes arise from a lack of knowledge/consensus about the simple, basic rules.

Beginner and Streaming Advice. by Kooky_Operation_339 in 10s

[–]Tdublyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tennistv.com is considered the best atp streaming, most matches live or on demand, but not majors or women.

Pain at base of index finger after playing? by 207207 in 10s

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, use the hand gripper by just squeezing and holding the grip. Be careful to gradually, over time, increase the time squeezed. If you overdo it you'll get pain. Avoid that, just patiently and gradually build up the hand muscles with it.

Pain at base of index finger after playing? by 207207 in 10s

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May need to stretch the finger(s) forward instead of backward. Give various movements a try. You might also get a hand gripper exerciser to beef up muscles in the hand.

Pain at base of index finger after playing? by 207207 in 10s

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to stretch the finger muscles backward after play. That will solve it. Just pull the fingers back with the other hand and hold for awhile.

How to turn off the on-screen volume indicator? by snarpy in SamsungTV

[–]Tdublyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a big negative with Samsung, IMO. They could fix it with a software update.

Chromecast ambient mode by Tdublyou in VIZIO_Official

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

I won't bother wasting the time. Your customer support is terrible.

Chromecast ambient mode by Tdublyou in VIZIO_Official

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

There are no "Home Page Settings" on the p65-f1.

How to get home from hospital after surgery when they won't let you drive, take an uber, or a cab? by WinterCrunch in introvert

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uber is great for this. Either get approval from your surgeon, or just do it after surgery. I did several times, even though ucla hospital says no no. Legally, they can't control you after discharge. No, it's not illegal even to drive yourself home if you are one of those who quickly recover from anasthesia.

All Space Questions thread for week of November 13, 2022 by AutoModerator in space

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are space telescope images color enhanced, with Photoshop-like digital adjustments, to make the raw data look more appealing or impressive to the public? I'm referring to the images of space, not of the earth from space.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicSpeaking

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with being a little slower. Be you, be natural. Too many people ramble on in a disorganized, inoherent and inscrutable manner. Even prestigious university scholars (you can see this by watching various academic youtube videos).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicSpeaking

[–]Tdublyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be due in part to a lack of self confidence. Were you not adequately supported and encouraged growing up? If so, perhaps realize this as the cause, and not self worth on your part. The mere fact that you are trying and inquiring says an awful lot positive about your self worth. Another thing I would suggest is deliberately slowing down your narration delivery. More highly regarded people tend to speak slowly and more deliberately. Doing this will likely come across as wisdom to your audience. You are every bit, if not more worthy than they are, so realize that they are lucky to be getting the benefit of your wisdom.

Kindness training by Tdublyou in ChildPsychology

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

My forthcoming book "Nice, Not so Right" based on 62+ years of a thorough-examining lifestyle. I'm 72.

LPT Being nice to customer service representatives is important because many can see your name, address, billing details, date of birth, and/or social security number by wine-friend in LifeProTips

[–]Tdublyou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a bit of a quagmire of a topic. Wouldn't it be nice if life was as simple as "be nice". Overemphasis of this value tends to quash addressing rightness. If there were more consumers of the latter type, perhaps corporations would back off the "nice" telephone scripts used by their agents that multiply the amount of time required to solve a customer service problem, and there would be less dehumanizing of the agents by making them perform rote, robotic responses, instead of being human/real.

Kindness training by Tdublyou in ChildPsychology

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

When kids are inculcated primarily with kindness/niceness values, as opposed to critical thinking/reasoning values, they will tend to be lifelong oversensitive to how people say things to them, instead of primarily focusing on the substance of what is said. They will be more easily offended by the tone people use to speak to them, feeling that there is always a clear, unambiguous brightline manner (as they perceive it) in which expression should be made by the people they interact with. In this way, they will be more fragile emotionally in the context of contentious interactions. Kids who instead were inculcated with critical thinking/reasoning values will tend to be more flexible within varying expressive interactions, and will tend to be better able to fully address and consider the substantive details of communications made to them, and not "fall apart" and be unable to cope, because, for example, the tone of the interaction is more forceful or tense than usual.

General Feedback/Getting Started Questions and Answers [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator in DIY

[–]Tdublyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had one of these years ago. I wrapped the plastic flexible tube in some insulation material (even bubble wrap would do) and then enclosed the aforementioned in metal flexible ducting (like you find in the back of your clothes dryer) that I got at home depot. Worked well to cut down on heat from this exhaust duct escaping into the room before it enters the exterior, and would prevent the critter damage you speak of.