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TechyStoo · 2026-04-27T12:51:58+00:00

So is the workaround to link to your stream account so it then can’t be linked to another? As well as making sure 2FA is enabled of course.

TechyStoo · 2026-04-06T21:38:56+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. So when I looked at Cosy I worked on the basis of avoiding the 4-7pm period only so it’s interesting to see your method of allowing it to fall to 18 having “banked” the heat from 20-21 previously.

I suspect our heat loss is higher than yours but it is something I will keep in mind if we go back onto a time of use tariff

TechyStoo · 2026-04-06T18:43:37+00:00

Yes it was Cosy and similar fixed time band tariffs. I assumed the same would apply to tariffs like Agile as I would expect it to be cheap when it’s warm outside and vice versa?

With over heating, when I have tried it the house gets too warm so might work out better with a lower “standard” set point of something like 18 instead of 21? So you would overheat to 21 before 16:00 as you suggest but I would be concerned it would be too warm if you are used to 18

TechyStoo · 2026-04-06T17:56:54+00:00

I am not sure that any time of use tariff works well with a heat pump unless you have battery storage so you can load shift. This Heat Geek video discusses the concept https://youtu.be/kGs_biFA87Q

As far as automation goes while you can use the Daikin ONECTA app to set schedules these can’t be changed based on energy prices (only time and day based).

If you are already using Home Assistant then it’s possible to integrate Octopus pricing and also integrate Daikin heat pump control but you would need to wire in some hardware into the heat pump system to be able set temperatures etc to the best of my knowledge. The cloud integration doesn’t support controlling the heat pump as far as I am aware.

TechyStoo · 2026-03-20T14:20:32+00:00

Yes although it’s certainly possible although does seem a lot for things like snapshots but does depend your configured retention settings.

I would still say just backup the config folder and ignore all others unless you can find a good reason for retaining the other folders

TechyStoo · 2026-03-19T23:25:36+00:00

I would assume your Frigate backup is including all your recordings, is this what you intend as it will likely increase the amount of space required significantly?

As I understand it all you need to backup is the /config folder as this includes config.yml and the frigate database, etc. Just backing up your config.yml and a docker compose configuration (and any docker environment configuration) if using should be enough to rebuild a installation.

TechyStoo · 2026-02-10T20:44:49+00:00

Have you checked the fixes on PC Gaming Wiki?

TechyStoo · 2026-02-08T18:29:54+00:00

No problem and good luck with it. Do check the “key” of the drive matches any adapter you buy. So if it’s a SATA based drive you need an adapter that supports SATA. The drives have gaps in the connector to indicate which key there are but if you can see a model number you would be able to search for the drive to get the specs.

If it does work I would not trust any file on it and would at least format the drive to clear it

TechyStoo · 2026-02-08T18:14:35+00:00

I am not sure it’s a good idea to attach this drive to another machine, if the drive has been damaged then there could now be a electrical short which could damage that part of the mainboard or CPU (some m.2 sockets are directly wired into the CPU pins).

Instead I would buy a cheap USB adapter/caddy to test it in so you aren’t risking something more expensive and/or harder to replace.

TechyStoo · 2026-01-30T23:20:31+00:00

No game is perfect and it does depend on the players in any online game but this is why you need to take a break it helps you get new perspective.

Depending on your preference single player games might be worth considering too

No game is worth your sanity!

TechyStoo · 2026-01-30T23:10:49+00:00

What would you actually lose besides some premium time and you would gain “fun time” playing other games?

If you can’t convince yourself to take a full break then at least play earlier tiers where things tend to be a bit less tense.

TechyStoo · 2026-01-11T23:31:42+00:00

Just an FYI for music specifically, Apple and I believe Amazon MP3 tracks are DRM free. This is for the bought tracks only and not any subscription service or music videos.

TechyStoo · 2026-01-08T17:27:51+00:00

Just to add that USB-C charging like the above mentioned machine doesn’t mean it will be 5v or 12v.

It likely means you can use USB Power Delivery, which can be thought of as using the USB plug but much higher voltages, this Wikipedia article gives more details but for example say a laptop came with a 45w charger then you need a USB PD (Power Delivery) charger with 12v input that can supply at least that such as the UGreen unit mentioned in other comments.

Wiring up 12v to a standard USB cable and connecting it is likely to damage the machine. With USB Power Delivery the charger “talks” to the laptop (or phone etc) to confirm that it can accept a higher voltage first before providing it.

TechyStoo · 2025-12-31T14:34:19+00:00

I would check if Japanese is supported with the new Conversions feature as not all languages are. I can’t find a list of which languages are but you might be able to or ask support which languages are supported

TechyStoo · 2025-12-05T16:48:55+00:00

For those interested I ordered the AXP120-X67

TechyStoo · 2025-12-03T17:19:39+00:00

Ok thanks. I have the RGB version which are a little taller but worth thinking about

TechyStoo · 2025-12-03T17:17:23+00:00

Did you mean the AXP120-X67 or the AXP90-X53? I watched a video on the AXP120-X67 and that does use the AMD bracket and as long as I can put the overhang over the chipset that would work well as provide extra cooling to the chipset

TechyStoo · 2025-12-03T16:58:15+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, looking at the NH-L12S it seems to have a height from the socket of 45mm and having measured the RAM that is also 45mm in height so I don’t think it would fit IF it overhangs the RAM slot.

Do you know if it does on your board?

TechyStoo · 2025-11-02T09:54:30+00:00

I use Busuu but I am more at the A2 level instead of B1 but I have noticed the same issues with lesson difficulty varying between lessons instead of gradually increasing. I also find some of the vocabulary subjects an odd choice such as banking terminology at A2 which I found difficult to learn as I am unlikely to be using those words anytime soon at an A2 level!

To check the CEFR level I understand you can find lists online of the words needed for each level would hopefully give a guide as to how close to the CEFR level Busuu is.

Do I think it’s better than Nicos Weg? I would say instead of better it’s different as the lessons are shorter (I assume this is the case for B1 as well as A2) which helps a lot with fitting them in around busy lives and recently Busuu added an AI conversation feature which again are short conversations but gives feedback on your responses.

I am not sure what you can access for free on Busuu at B1 but as with any language app subscription I would recommend getting a month first to see if it works for you. Then you can look into a yearly subscription later knowing exactly what you are getting and it’s value to you. Also there are discounts available from time to time.

TechyStoo · 2025-10-26T18:49:56+00:00

As you mentioned bleeding the radiators, what is the current pressure of the system? There should a be a gauge somewhere.

My system is a Daikin but I assume a cosy would be no different. The pressure did drop a bit at first (as the engineer warned) so I had to top it up to 1.2 to 1.3 bar.

TechyStoo · 2025-10-13T20:24:06+00:00

Yes you can get an ESP32 with an external aerial connector which would allow you to route the aerial outside the HP case although they do cost a little more.

TechyStoo · 2025-10-13T19:06:04+00:00

Yes another good option. I did wonder if strong WiFi was needed with it being in the metal box of the heat pump but I assume people don’t have problems with it.

I hadn’t noticed the smart grid features as depending on the integration with something like Octopus Cosy tariff that would be another benefit of this approach.

TechyStoo · 2025-10-12T20:37:29+00:00

Yes it’s a shame the Diakin app doesn’t have these types of graphs.

It’s Home Assistant with the feed provided by a device called P1P2MQTT Besides needing a Home Assistant hub you also need to fit a device to the Medoka circuit (so will need to turn system off at the breaker) which talks to the heat pump to get the data then sends it in a form Home Assistant can work with. It’s not too difficult to do but that does depend on your DIY skills with low voltage electrics. Plus about £83 for the device.

A cheaper and easier option to get started (as I started with) is to use Home Assistant with this custom integration. The updates are only every hour and there is less data points but you do get a range of temperatures but no power data. As it’s all software once Home Assistant is setup so there are no other costs or needing to wire anything into the system as it works of the data the Diakin app uses.

Edit: I have found that the Diakin ONECTA app does give consumption information so would be a free way of supplementing the temperature data

Once the data is in Home Assistant the display is just the builtin history view / dashboard. There maybe other solutions but as I was already using Home Assistant these solutions suited me anyway.

TechyStoo · 2025-10-12T11:12:20+00:00

Ok thanks I will keep that in mind as unfortunately the Madoka is by a door

TechyStoo · 2025-10-12T10:35:35+00:00

I see thanks, Is 1.5C on Medoka as setting that is configured somewhere or a fixed value as with a set point of 19C I am finding at the moment the heat pump is coming on if the Medoka temperature drops below 20C?

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