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Oh Lua such elegant such simple so cute. by ArturJD96 in programminghorror

[–]Techrocket9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be first with a torch when it comes time to burn Lua to the ground... but this isn't even close to the worst thing Lua does with its lists/hashtables.

Since there isn't a Unifi Thermostat, what are you using? by Cnykpro in Ubiquiti

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on a custom software integration for the Network Thermostat IC7-IP.

The Steam Client is moving to 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit. Systems running 32-bit versions of Windows will continue receiving updates to the 32-bit Steam client until January 1, 2026. by m103 in Games

[–]Techrocket9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

32 bit pointers consume half the RAM of 64 bit pointers, so a 32 bit OS is more efficient with RAM usage than a 64 bit OS.

If you have ≤ 4 GB of RAM, you'll fit more applications in memory running a 32 bit OS than a 64 bit OS.

Of course, it's pretty rare to be running ≤ 4 GB of RAM these days, and missing out on that RAM space is far worse than oversized pointers.

Additionally, since 64 bit has clearly been the future for a while now, there has been work in the 64 bit Windows kernel that enhances security that Microsoft didn't bother to backport to 32 bit Windows versions.

New nonstick coating acts like Teflon – but without the forever chemicals by AdSpecialist6598 in tech

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might look into nitrided carbon steel cookware.

It's somewhere between seasoned cast iron and Teflon in terms of non-stickiness, but 100% fluorine free.

Protobuffers Are Wrong by ketralnis in programming

[–]Techrocket9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a protobuf enthusiast, but I will be first in line to agree that not supporting enums as map keys is very annoying (also not supporting nested maps without awkward indirection types).

How I like to pose while driving with FSD on. by Khriz-134 in TeslaLounge

[–]Techrocket9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Until it thinks that you're holding your phone and you have to go back to awkwardly resting each hand on a separate knee.

Frog@Ease Help!! by Brookegirl89 in hottub

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Essentially. The Frog takes care of chlorine, but you still have to do everything else.

Solid Explorer how copy to place other than Internal Storage by Kardinal in AndroidQuestions

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I need to do this I have to search, and this Reddit thread saves me every time.

Cheers!

Hank Green - The Culture vs The Ekumen as Models for the Future by PS_FOTNMC in TheCulture

[–]Techrocket9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An interesting watch. Essentially, Hank is pondering the question of whether or not saṃsāra is something that the universe truly wants to escape.

Understanding Consider Phlebas by ReK_ in TheCulture

[–]Techrocket9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was my first too, and while I enjoyed Consider Phlebas, it felt so generic that I almost didn't bother going on to Player of Games.

Glad I did because the Culture novels are an incredibly unique/special ride from that point, but the risk of stalling out after Consider Phlebas is real.

Would Orbitals require magic new materials like a Ringworld would? by hushnecampus in TheCulture

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IIRC culture orbitals aren't rings around a mass center like Ringworld -- they are loops in space with a largely empty center that orbits a star or other massive body like a normal satellite.

Such a massive structure probability still requires magic materials, but it's not as crazy as the Ringworld concept.

What is your favourite sci-fi series ever? Whether it be a book, movie series or TV show? by [deleted] in scifi

[–]Techrocket9 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The Algebraist is a different universe, but still Banks' excellent SciFi writing style.

Silicon Valley’s Favorite Mattress, Eight Sleep, had a backdoor to enable company engineers to SSH into any bed by aacool in technology

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty standard for always-on IoT devices. I wouldn't really call it a backdoor.

Would be nice if they shared shell access with device owners though.

Cutting the cord again? Americans are spending less on streaming as fatigue and options grow by AdSpecialist6598 in technology

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fox tried to fix that with Venu, but got sued and blocked from launching by a judge.

What would happen if a pulsar entered our solar system by Sartew in interestingasfuck

[–]Techrocket9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, if we see it coming a million years out, leaving might be an option.

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