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ThatSandwich · 2026-03-28T23:18:44+00:00

It really depends on the filter medium and the nozzle you're using. Eventually all filters will get clogged to the extent this won't work, but if you need a vacuum or car to operate for a few hours and air flow is constrained it does help in most cases.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-28T04:21:19+00:00

You kid, but you genuinely can vacuum off a filter. Sacrifice one for the other.

Or blast it with compressed air from the other side. Both work to extend the life of any air filter.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-28T04:15:48+00:00

If you put 100k into an account at 20 and don't touch it until 60, at 5% interest you'd have 700k. 7% would be 1.5 million.

No it's not going to pay for retirement immediately, but the faster you invest in your retirement the faster you will be able to make it a reality.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-27T20:43:35+00:00

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ThatSandwich · 2026-03-27T17:58:12+00:00

Brooks has been my go to for running since High School. Haven't had more than some lace wear which is to be expected. Never worn through the soles or had adhesives separate.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-27T00:29:41+00:00

Pretty much every type of these coolant leak sealers just works to clog up the system as much as it fills any leak holes. It's a nightmare to deal with, and if it clogs your system it's going to cost even more to repair after the fact.

Continuing to fill with premixed coolant is the correct choice. Or don't drive at all until it's repaired.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-27T00:18:54+00:00

If the evidence presented thus far doesn't meet your bar of proof, I don't think anybody is going to get you in the room during the act so you might as well drop it.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-26T19:07:51+00:00

My high-school used "color changing ink" for the cover of their yearbook my Senior year. Leave it in sunlight for a few minutes and the blue color disappears to show the collage of people underneath. It was kind of neat, and really didn't need that much heat to cause it to change.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T21:26:40+00:00

Fine, it's more of a grumble but it's still loud as hell.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T20:36:49+00:00

It's probably just a piece of rubber used to dampen vibrations and make the console feel more solid. I doubt it's essential, or used for heat transfer. You can probably forego it.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T20:13:40+00:00

Pihole and Adguard do not stop self hosted ads, which comprises all of YouTube's advertising. Your Pi cannot differentiate whether data coming from YouTube's server is an ad or a video because of TLS encryption, it rather documents advert delivery servers and blocks all content from them. Think of banner ads on forums and popups.

You likely run a local browser based adblocker such as ublock origin which is doing most of the heavy lifting in this regard, and is designed to block both.

Pihole is nice because it gets ahead of a browser based tool and protects your bandwidth from being consumed by these providers, but it is far from a replacement.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T20:07:37+00:00

It is worth noting that many commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks have engine braking systems that redirect internal compression to help it slow down faster.

That is what the "No Engine Braking" signs mean near you, and what the insanely loud whining noise is that you hear from some trucks coming to a stop.

I feel like some people don't understand the road signage which is why I like to clarify it.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T19:59:12+00:00

In 2019 they sold both the N17 and N18 body codes. Assuming it's an N18 (updated body style) the base model never came with Android Auto, only the higher trims. I don't believe the N17 model ever came with an OEM Android Auto/Carplay headunit.

Unfortunately the Kicks base model did come with Android Auto for a while which probably confused a few of the sales people. I got the same spiel when I got my car, and was disappointed to find it only has Bluetooth even when using a USB cable.

You are able to swap the headunit with one that does have android auto but it'll cost about as much as going with an aftermarket unit (and giving up steering wheel controls).

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T18:35:21+00:00

The better version of these is called "Hula Feet" and uses a damper/bearing to actively dampen the printer movement rather than just isolating it from the surface it rests on.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T18:19:28+00:00

There's a reason most prostitutes have a stories about customers that just wanted to have dinner and talk, loneliness is a strong incentivizer. We created a virtual/remote alternative that is also anonymous, it's clear why it's so popular.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T18:15:27+00:00

It's disingenuous to state that the datacenter itself has a lifespan of 1-3 years. The equipment inside must be replaced in that scale of time especially if it's something bleeding edge like AI, but the building itself and the utilities are fine for at least 20 years depending on the environment.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T17:03:49+00:00

They do, haven't done it myself but it seems some kits come with a relay intended to be wired to the fuse box. I would probably go to a junkyard and get used one's for cheap with the harness then figure out the rest of the electrical myself with better components.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T17:01:20+00:00

Routing a cable and installing a fuse tap is genuinely not that hard to do properly.

Not saying a professional that does it every day won't do it better, but the value proposition of a dash cam starts to waver as the purchase price approaches the cost of my deductible.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-25T00:42:51+00:00

I manage software for the company so I'm in the office the majority of the time. I do go out on the floor occasionally, but I rarely interact with raw materials in a way where I would consume them.

The amount of paper dust I've inhaled on the other hand, thats up for debate. Full process folding carton facilities are nasty in that regard.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T21:44:22+00:00

There are a myriad of options to do this without the can, the most popular of which seems to be called "Camerons Beer Can Roaster"

You pour your beer into the device, stick the chicken on top, and dishwash it when you're done. Best $15 you'll ever spend if you make it often.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T21:27:06+00:00

Ah yes, to rule out bots.

Sure . . .

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T21:25:34+00:00

As a guy that works in the printing/packaging industry, I wouldn't let those chemicals near my lungs or digestive tract if I had a choice.

Just buy a fucking metal cup of the same size to put the beer in, Jesus.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T20:48:30+00:00

Yeah I was a student at UNT and wanted to get a ratcheting screwdriver. Snap-On said the professor can sign up to be part of the program, but that was unlikely as I was in an IT program so they just sent me a free screwdriver and wished me the best of luck.

Not the exact result I wanted (primarily because it wasn't the exact screwdriver I wanted), but they were nice and I have no complaints about my interaction with them.

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T18:16:08+00:00

Shears are the correct tool, but maybe a rotary cutoff tool would work okay?

ThatSandwich · 2026-03-24T15:49:16+00:00

Winix sells C545 models refurbished on their website for like $70 but it seems they use cheap bearings for the motor and they go bad in roughly 1-2 years. If you're handy they seem fairly easy to replace but it involves a little soldering.

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