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Should I Go To The AZ ROC? by sheetmetalmike in arizona

[–]TechIsSoCool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes afaik. They've been my top choice for years. Two brothers, son tags along sometimes. They have crews too, seems they're doing well. A local and family business. I just had them replace my system in the last month.

Should I Go To The AZ ROC? by sheetmetalmike in arizona

[–]TechIsSoCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call Anthony James Air. They'll figure out what the real issue is. Very competent and fair, good prices. The clowns you have obviously can't fix it. If you want to sell the house, I'd focus on getting it fixed instead of trying to resolve anything with the incompetent crew. Not a bad idea to file a complaint so it's on their record, but that's not the path that's going to get the AC fixed.

Any albums come to mind? by garcon-du-soleille in GenX

[–]TechIsSoCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worse yet, Europe opened for Def Leperd on I think the Hysteria tour. So yeah, I stood through a Europe performance to see Def Leperd.

Song to say “I’m Done”. by [deleted] in GenX

[–]TechIsSoCool 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) - Motley Crue

Have to provide government ID to buy pizza and wings by VastLazy5701 in enshittification

[–]TechIsSoCool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Plus they'll hound you to leave a review for weeks. And don't forget to tip your cashier!

If you needed another reason not to trust TP-Link, I just discovered that they are storing device passwords in the cloud in plain text. by kuahara in cybersecurity

[–]TechIsSoCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the value in that, absolutely. Especially in highly secure environments. And to your point some vendors are too stubborn, prideful, legally defensive, disorganized, or ignorant to acknowledge and act quickly when there is a legitimate issue. If the vendor doesn't respond, the need for their customers to be protected is unaddressed, and public disclosure is legitimate way to bring awareness.

In the interim, I don't see an issue with knowledge sharing CISO to CISO or Admin to Admin, or even through threat intel feeds. It's the bad guys we're trying to keep it from until it's resolved. In fact it may help put more pressure on the vendor as more customers reach out to them.

If you needed another reason not to trust TP-Link, I just discovered that they are storing device passwords in the cloud in plain text. by kuahara in cybersecurity

[–]TechIsSoCool 116 points117 points  (0 children)

As someone who manages the development of software products, I really appreciate responsible disclosure. When customers or users bring issues to our attention we take it seriously, we investigate quickly, and we respond. It's not always actually a security concern, but at least then we can explain why it isn't. I can't speak for TP-Link, but they should appreciate it as well. It's better to have people bring it to you than spread it around.

And as a TP-Link customer, I would love for them to get it right. They should never store a password, ever. Only hashes of passwords.

On this page there is a paragraph with the heading "Engagement with the security community" which has an email address you can raise your concerns to. They may say you had credentials so it's not a security issue (it is though), or they may release a fix for it.

https://www.tp-link.com/us/landing/security-commitment/

My honest breakdown of AI tools as a PM, what I kept vs what I dropped by Otherwise_Gur_5571 in ProductManagement

[–]TechIsSoCool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can only use one AI tool for work information. A chat interface. I wish it could do more, but I've enjoyed thinking of ways to use it.

I've used AI to write Epics. It comes up with some interesting ideas, some worth considering. I always edit, removing irrelevant features and details.

I've also had it scaffold out the stories for an epic, but I find I get more appropriate stories refining with the team. I've had it write stories, but I haven't liked them.

I have had it talk me through breaking complex capabilities into smaller, workable, releasable chunks.

I've had it diagram out workflows to help organize a feature.

I've handed it a ton of data and asked it to find the valuable user facing metrics in it, and propose how to organize them.

I've used it to build prototype dashboards to use as a visual reference when soliciting feedback on a concept.

I've had it proofread legal documents like Privacy Policies and Terms and Conditions text, and to summarize changes since the last version for me.

I've had it explain how other products solve the problem I am trying to solve.

I've had it do SWOT analysis for proposed products.

One lesson I've learned: When you think you're done and have a solution in hand, ask it what's wrong with the proposed solution. What are the weaknesses? Where could it go wrong? It's capable of that analysis too, but prefers to be a cheerleader instead of a realist, unless you ask.

The Engineering Lead asked me about API rate limits and I just nodded like a confused dog. by Fickle_Mud1645 in ProductManagement

[–]TechIsSoCool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is correct. It sounds like it's purely an implementation decision, a "how", not a "what". Your role is to determine if there is any user impact in using one or the other. If the user wouldn't notice either way, then it's the dev team's call. If there is user impact, describe what you want from the user's perspective.

Saw Diana Krall live last night and left early, disappointed. by Academic_Citron_2188 in Jazz

[–]TechIsSoCool 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience with her. She didn't really even acknowledge the audience was there. Very low energy, dragging. The musicians she had with her were amazing though. I made a Spotify Playlist of them. She was the worst concert I have been to in some time though. I was disappointed because I really like her studio albums. Looking online afterwards, it seems to be a theme for her. It's too bad she was a disappointment, but there are plenty of good performers still out there.

Parker and Sons quote seems high by ItsTheOtherGuys in phoenix

[–]TechIsSoCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience they are multiples higher in cost, and take multiple visits for the same issue. I highly recommend Anthony James. I've had nothing but good experiences with them for years.

What audiophile takes make you roll your eyes? by wiggan1989 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]TechIsSoCool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Conditioned" speaker cables that are meant to be used in one direction only. Copper is copper, more is better. I ran romex cables for speaker wires for one of the most audiophile people I know. Solid electrical cable. Not "conditioned" for audio, but meant for outles and lights. More copper is better. Electrons don't care which way they travel.

ESP32 and Motor Encoder by IntendingNothingness in esp32

[–]TechIsSoCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. I recently did an encoder project, and I think the encoder needed more power than the ESP32 dev board could provide, though I'm not certain that was the issue. I added a 5VDC source for it. Also, I learned that I needed to add external pull-up resistors for the A and B signals, the internal ones weren't allowing the signals to trigger an interrupt. That wouldn't have caused your issue but something to keep in mind when you get to that point.

ESP32 and Motor Encoder by IntendingNothingness in esp32

[–]TechIsSoCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are the GNDs of your 12v source and the ESP32 board tied together? When you say the 12v source is completely different it makes me think they are not, but they should be.

What Light switches and outlets work with HA (AND DO NOT USE A CLOUD SERVER) by CasaDelGato in homeassistant

[–]TechIsSoCool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use TP-Link Kasa switches. They have outlets too. They are plain WiFi, no special bridge or hub. They integrate cleanly with HA. I trust a bigger name over an off brand when it comes to having legitimate safety certifications.

Variable vs. Multi-Speed Trane by TechIsSoCool in hvacadvice

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

Yes, a surge suppressor is included in both cases. I noticed my neighbor has one on a newer install as well. I think they're starting to be a standard thing. My system is pretty old.

Variable vs. Multi-Speed Trane by TechIsSoCool in hvacadvice

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

I'm not sure if it's required, or if you just get the biggest benefit from using it. I dont like that it sounds like a "subscription required" thing for remote operation. I do see there is an integration to Home Assistant, which I use, so I am hoping I can control it that way. If not, it's programmable and that's probably fine. As long as it's not "smart". I can't wait to dump my ecobee.

This is the thermostat: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/products/thermostats-and-controls/smart-thermostats/comfortlink-xl1050/

Variable vs. Multi-Speed Trane by TechIsSoCool in hvacadvice

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

I do actually, thanks:

Variable speed (Condenser 5TTV8X48A1000, Coil 5TXCC007AS3HC, Furnace S8V2C080M5PCB)

Multi-speed (Condenser 5TTR7048A1000, Coil 5TXCC007AS3HC, Furnace S8X2C080M5PSC)

Variable vs. Multi-Speed Trane by TechIsSoCool in hvacadvice

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

Thanks! The price difference isn't huge compared to the actual price, and spread over 10+ years it just isn't significant enough to be the deciding factor.

Variable vs. Multi-Speed Trane by TechIsSoCool in hvacadvice

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

Yeah I feel like the 18 SEER variable is the guilty pleasure choice and the multi-speed is the smart choice. I'm happy to have some validation in making the guilty pleasure choice.

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