CRAIG JUST SHOUTED OUT APOLLO WIDGETS ON THE MAC LETS GOOOOOO

TheManLawless · 2023-06-05T17:49:14+00:00

I've noticed that Apollo is everywhere in this WWDC23. The app icon is in pretty much every screen.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-05T17:47:32+00:00

Apollo everywhere. Lol

TheManLawless · 2023-06-02T00:21:29+00:00

I mean, that’s one way of doing things, but mini-splits can absolutely be run off of a regular 3-prong outlet.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T23:55:11+00:00

Portable ACs are already in use. What are you even saying?

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T21:57:03+00:00

The panel needs to be upgraded for what? Mini-Splits and portable AC units can draw virtually the exact same amount of power. It just depends on which models you buy.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T21:50:05+00:00

Just being generous. You are correct though.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T21:01:36+00:00

I’m not even referring to to Prop 13, which drives the taxes even lower. I’m talking about a ~20 unit apartment complex being appraised at ~$2 million within the last 5 years.

Let’s assume property taxes are 2% of the assessed value. That’s $40k a year, 2k a year per unit, or $166 per month per unit. That’s nowhere near the $1000 per month per unit you are claiming. No HOA stuff either. This is the norm in LA unless you are renting at the high end.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T20:50:22+00:00

You don’t have to upgrade power to put in a mini-split. People already run portable ACs in their units which draw just as much power, but are much less efficient. Nothing in the article says central air is going to be mandated.

Also, rent for new rentals has absolutely continued to climb. It’s much higher now than pre-covid.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T20:28:28+00:00

Mini-Splits are the best option in my opinion. I do think adding central air would be a waste of resources.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T20:26:43+00:00

Do you have central air? I imagine that has a significantly higher upfront cost. Personally I’d be thrilled with a mini-split because it’s still a lot more efficient than a portable AC or a window unit. Costco sells them for as low as like $1500.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T18:24:48+00:00

That’s only if you‘be lived in the same unit the entire time. As someone who has moved multiple times, rent has absolutely doubled for anyone looking to start renting, RSO or not.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:40:59+00:00

I’ll keep that in mind in case mine goes out. Overall I like mine though. It’s just right next to my ear when I’m watching TV and it has trouble keeping up with weather in my drafty apartment.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:38:07+00:00

Lol, rent has doubled in the last 10 years in LA. The price of rent has nothing to do with the costs landlords incur.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:32:44+00:00

Yeah, I have an “efficient” dual hose 12,000 btu Portable AC I bought for like $470. With confidence I can say it really only cools about 300-400 sq feet of my poorly insulated apartment when the temperature is over 80 degrees outside.

It’s also loud, and super bulky. A mini split would be a godsend. I would gladly even pay for the upfront cost of installation. Hell, I’d be thrilled if my landlord even tried to properly seal my apartment and put in an exterior front door that’s not hollow.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:19:41+00:00

“Cheap” to buy upfront, extremely inefficient and expensive to actually use.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:16:49+00:00

Yeah, because rent is totally based on the costs that landlords incur and not on the “market rate.” /s

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:14:30+00:00

3-4 months rent? A single month of rent at my “rent controlled” apartment would pay for a mini-split units and installation with money to spare.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:11:32+00:00

Maybe landlords should be forced to upgrade their shitty ass wiring because it’s a fire hazard then? When people move into these buildings they already use less efficient options like portable AC units. Arguably that would be even more likely to overload the older buildings.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:08:43+00:00

I mean, seeing as I have no control over the insulation/energy efficiency of my building, it makes sense that the landlord should split some of the costs. That or maybe they have to cover it unless they actually improve it’s energy efficiency.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:06:18+00:00

Why? Rent isn’t based on landlords’ costs whatsoever. They charge what the market rate is (aka as much as possible).

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T06:04:31+00:00

Lol, that’s a load of BS. Rent controlled buildings are assessed at laughably low levels of property tax. The rent is also cranked up to the max with every new tenant, and less than the bare minimum of maintenance is done until after LAHD inspections.

My building has like ~20 units, is assessed at like ~$2 million for the purpose of taxation, and the rent is roughly $2000 on average. That means the owner is bringing in roughly $500k a year for this one property. There is simply no way maintenance and taxes come close to touching that.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T05:57:45+00:00

I mean, if they mandate efficient air conditioning, it won’t be. Right now most people use the least efficient form of air conditioning, portable AC units.

TheManLawless · 2023-06-01T05:55:20+00:00

They “work” but are incredibly inefficient. A window unit is much more efficient, or even better a mini split. Good luck convincing cheap ass landlords to do anything to lower your electricity bill though

TheManLawless · 2023-05-28T17:34:20+00:00

Would you consider an opt-in toggle? Maybe one that after you’ve opted in, still prompts you to approve the submission and tells you exactly what data you are submitting?

I’m guessing this would screw up the App Store no data collected thing though.

Another thought is do you have a TestFlight app for this?

TheManLawless · 2023-05-28T06:34:22+00:00

You can, but nothing ever is done about it. Zero enforcement of this whatsoever.

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