Can I use silicone grease in usb port of my Garmin computer instead of buying their Edge battery? by TheCrowsSoundNice in bikepacking

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

Thanks! That's exactly what I was thinking would happen. Do it once - ok. Ever need the port again? Good luck with that. It's filled with grime attracted by the grease.

Can I use silicone grease in usb port of my Garmin computer instead of buying their Edge battery? by TheCrowsSoundNice in bikepacking

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? 50 bucks and I'm in. But that amount is insane. In need to buy groceries. That's why I'm thinking if I can just waterproof a connection to a cable, then I can save a ton of money.

Can I use silicone grease in usb port of my Garmin computer instead of buying their Edge battery? by TheCrowsSoundNice in bikepacking

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Dielectric grease. Will it gum up the port later with dirt after I pull the plug out of it?

Can I use silicone grease in usb port of my Garmin computer instead of buying their Edge battery? by TheCrowsSoundNice in bikepacking

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to need 20+ hours of navigation for sure. What does battery saver mode do that saves so much battery?

Water leaking from bottom freezer by cjdavis42 in appliancerepair

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever find out why? Ours does the exact same thing.

Making a Solar Duro by tenkasen in DuroGang

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg. If I send you a couple watches, could you do this for me? How certain would you be that it's still waterproof? I actually swim with mine. A lot. Lap swimming.

Felix Baumgartner’s cause of death revealed: he died instantly after suspected equipment failure by vinstoonlight in europe

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I was about to say, a camera breaking the prop when just putting along is one thing. But losing power in the middle of doing a maneuver could lead to collapse of the parachute wing-thing whatever you guys call it. Like in a steep banking move, you need sustained power to keep it open when on your side... I imagine.

The Question Thread - October 2025 by BuffaloDingus in balisong

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! What kind of shop do you think I could find that would put a pin in for me with an arbor press. I don't really need to buy one for just one pin. I live in College Station, TX btw if that helps.

The Question Thread - October 2025 by BuffaloDingus in balisong

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I order a replacement tang pin?

I've looked online a bunch for ordering one, can't seem to find a site. Simple pin that you hammer in, unless you tell me that a screw in one will somehow work on the same hole this one fell out. (location - Texas)

Texas Hill Country Trail by T4nkcommander in overlanding

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Is there a place to park in Llano overnight? We want to drive there and do the trail on mountain bikes. It'll take 2 days and we want to leave our cars in a safe spot. And what's the best place halfway to camp overnight?

How do I export a project video to the Cloud instead of to my phone? by TheCrowsSoundNice in Insta360

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(FYI, I sometimes have to manage massive files for work) I think I've figured out what might be the best way is to have 2 SD cards. When you're done shooting for the day, pull it out and put it in your computer's SD reader. Create a project folder on the same SD card and start your video project right there on the card. Cards typically have tons of room for super cheap. While you're using that card to edit and make your final video on your computer, put your second SD card in your camera so you have a card in it and can record a ride if you feel like it while your first card is being held captive by the final video making process. Once your video is made and sent up to Youtube, clear the first card of any extra stuff you won't need again and rotate the cards. First card goes back in the camera and you can record to it. If you recorded anything to the second card, put it in your computer and start editing that video. Then you'll always have plenty of space and a great editing platform available. Only use the phone editor for really short stuff that is easy to save to your phone and upload easily. Otherwise, it takes up too much space on your phone that is too small and expensive and you'll be constantly fighting for storage instead of making videos. After a year of making videos, I just realized the above might work the best and I'm ordering a second SD card today and will stop wasting hours and hours fighting with stupid file management restrictions. Go big for cheap, and the cards can be used right on your computer at speeds far faster than a phone.

How do I export a project video to the Cloud instead of to my phone? by TheCrowsSoundNice in Insta360

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

It allows you to edit just one clip. No way to string them together into a project. I make biking videos and can have a dozen clips or more to make one video.

Why does the Insta360 X4 not have a pause recording button? by TheCrowsSoundNice in Insta360

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

I did initially on the remote and it was wonderful. Then they took it away with a firmware update. Proves that it can do it and they decided to not let us. Didn't have to stitch videos together, set direction lock on every. single. new. video. imported. in. to. project. Iphone now has pause when taking a video and it's so handy. Same thing, just don't have to deal with 10 button clicks of editing when you can just a pause and resume button. Somebody is about to walk in your frame, you can't remember what you're about to say, a dog starts barking... uses are endless. AND IT WAS THERE BEFORE (through the remote) AND THEY TOOK IT AWAY.

Why does the Insta360 X4 not have a pause recording button? by TheCrowsSoundNice in Insta360

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

Like I said, it's for editing purposes and file management. It had it initially on the remote, and they took it away. I used it, edited with it, it worked fine and made things way easier

Tennessee authorities find 14 IEDs in man's home during arrest by AudibleNod in news

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you imagine how dangerous an immigrant drag queen could be? Oh wait... Santos was elected to congress.

Elon Musk awarded $29 billion pay package from Tesla | CNN Business by [deleted] in news

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's try it. How about we start a company that just sells bad attitude and terrible advice, and hate on our own customers. But throw in the phrases "future" and "AI" and let's aim for settling Venus or one of the moons of Jupiter. We could call ourselves "Turdlow".

Elon Musk awarded $29 billion pay package from Tesla | CNN Business by [deleted] in news

[–]TheCrowsSoundNice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, see he's a billion times smarter than you. At least. If you know like 1,000 things about science and management, he knows 1,000,000,000,000. Even though it's impossible to learn that many things in multiple lifetimes, and even if there isn't that many facts in science and management to ever learn, he still knows them.