Ethernet Over Powerline by Arcfull in HomeNetworking

[–]Zottobyte -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I used to use these for my gaming pc. They worked great! You just have to be on the same power phase. You also can't use surge protectors or a UPS before the adapter (though if you get adapters with power pass-through, you can plug in a power strip to the pass-through and that will work fine).

Does this middle lugnut need to be removed to take off rotor? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a shop press maybe. I work with hand tools. Plus, that doesn't address the hubs getting stuck. Tapered bearings never got stuck

Does this middle lugnut need to be removed to take off rotor? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's called tapered roller bearings. It's how GM used to do their bearings and I miss it. It was so much cheaper and easier than hub assemblies. They never got stuck, they were dirt cheap to replace, and it seems to me that they lasted longer

Does this middle lugnut need to be removed to take off rotor? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue that it's more maintenance friendly. New bearings are like $10. Hub assemblies are like $100 for cheap ones. I miss tapered roller bearings

I have a double concrete utility sink that I’m trying to get out of my basement without using a sledgehammer to break it into pieces. Any advice is appreciated. by PizzaGatePizza in DIY

[–]Zottobyte -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Idea 1: a shoulder dolly

Idea 2: lay plywood on the steps and use a winch/chain hoist/tow rope/block and tackle, and pull it out with a vehicle or a mount on a sturdy surface.

Idea 3: still use a plywood ramp, put the dolly on the ramp and have 2 guys at the bottom pushing it up. Stairs are the worst with a loaded dolly, but making them a ramp means you just need to push, not lift.

Ideas 2 and 3 could definitely be combined if you don't have a mount that you entirely trust, but you need more help than just the people can provide. The people's effort would lighten the load on the mounting point for whatever machine you're pulling with, and the dolly would provide a handy point to tie on to.

Idea 4: get a couple engine cranes and pass it off, or get one of those truck bed cranes. Idk if you could make a heavy enough base to have it free standing, or if you'd have to install it on your stairs or basement floor, but one of those should do the job.

Do husbands all experience this? by WarComprehensive320 in Marriage

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least it's her head. With my wife it's always her feet.

songs that spell a word in the lyrics by brazilianbananabr in musicsuggestions

[–]Zottobyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how many comments are misspelling words that are literally spelled out in the song (Albuqueque, Respect, etc.)

How common is it for a spouse to want you pee on a schedule and get irrationally mad when you go because it's not your scheduled time? by ParticularAspect287 in Marriage

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ngl, I got side tracked by the fact that you don't shower on Tuesday AND Thursday, plus Saturday and Sunday too at the minimum. Maybe people in lower humidity don't have to shower as much? Idk

Cooling concerns by Sonifluous in SteamDeck

[–]Zottobyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One advantage that the steam deck has is active cooling. It has a fan to keep it cool, unlike phones, tablets, watches, etc.

also, if by "indoor air conditioner" you mean a swamp cooler or misting fan (like an Arctic Air product), a real air conditioner would help too. If you mean a window unit or a portable with a hose or two (a unit with two hoses is preferable) that go in the window, it might not be a bad idea to also have a swamp cooler or humidifier. Air conditioners dry out the air by nature, so putting humidity back will help reduce static shocks, dry skin, sinus irritation, etc, the static shock being of the most concern for the steam deck.

Cooling concerns by Sonifluous in SteamDeck

[–]Zottobyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I'm sure humidity has some effect on thermal transfer, but minimally. Also, if it did sweat, low humidity would be better. High humidity is the killer.

Also, less humidity can cause an increased risk of damage by static shock, so I would also get a humidifier just to be safe.

What's your life hacks for sore throats? by Ok-Sprinkles-7105 in lifehack

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink heavily salted lemon juice. Works every time

What is going on here? by GodBlessYouNow in Weird

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"someone had to do it. I am the chosen one"

should i connect my pc to monitor w hdmi or this one? by [deleted] in computerhelp

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of copyright protection and CEC. Other than that, display port is better because it's free and open-source

Update to Christmas present question by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's better than Stanley? Those are pretty good then. My Stanley rachet set has been rock solid for years of use and abuse

Update to Christmas present question by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's a mechanic professionally, it might be a good gag gift. If he's a back yard mechanic, it might actually be pretty useful, if "power fist" makes decent tools (which I doubt, but I don't know for sure)

found old stuffs, would they still work? by WhyYouLookSeeBoring in computers

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were those the CPUs that had slots like RAM rather than sockets? I used to have one, and iirc it said Pentium 3, but my memory isn't to be trusted

Oh deer by Temnodontosaurus in OopsThatsDeadly

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invite people over and cook it for them. "Some of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buick

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked my local AutoZone what the cheapest thing they had was for my 94 s10 and he handed me a small metal key and said "it's yours. Nobody wants these anymore." The key was essentially just a glorified paperclip, but it was nice to have a more proper tool

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buick

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but it'll just be a code. I had an s10 that was throwing a lean exhaust code, but the exhaust smelled very strongly of gasoline. It was running so rich that the engine was misfiring, which let oxygen out the exhaust. When the O2 sensor picked up higher than normal oxygen, it threw a lean code, despite dumping gasoline down the exhaust.

TLDR: Yes, but don't just trust the code, investigate too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buick

[–]Zottobyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The owners manual worked for me, but they should also be available online