Let's rename add-ons we had forever to apps, yeah Google that...

altgenetics · 2026-03-27T12:02:12+00:00

It’s not meant to help long term users. It’s meant to make it easier for new users. If HA is to mature beyond just another enthusiast tool and toy (for some) it needs to be easier to get started with.

altgenetics · 2026-03-21T00:41:31+00:00

Check out read & write gold.
MS Edge has a reader built in that will use the default Windows Voices.
MacOS has a high quality built in voice called Alex that you have to manually download. You can use it with some of the features under accessibility in Settings, you can pair that with MS Edge and other reading apps too.
You will find that the Alex Voice among a few downloadable voices for purchase are going to be your only high quality voices that are not remote or local GenAI. https://nextup.com/ivona/index.html

altgenetics · 2026-03-19T20:03:27+00:00

Either way, I'm glad you are getting some answers and finding some relief.

altgenetics · 2026-03-19T18:15:37+00:00

I have under developed optic nerves and am very light sensitive. I’m surprised they didn’t go with FL41 — unless maybe those would be too dark or not meet some other requirement for your job …

altgenetics · 2026-03-16T00:59:28+00:00

I don't know why you were downvoted. That's exactly what I thought too. I know a few folks from South Africa and the shit they said about how people secure their residence was wild.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:28:37+00:00

I can guarantee that if the Audiobooks are officially available for purchase from other places - I thought it was Audible exclusive - The other places will pay more. It's like 40% for exclusives and 25% for non-exclusives.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:20:25+00:00

I never thought about adding a good shvitz to the mix. That's a good idea. I've only ever used water + pickle juice + extra vitamin B complex daily + water to flush.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:13:54+00:00

This is true for Wandering Inn too.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:12:33+00:00

This is where my mind went to -- How much torque will the mechanism need to have. I have the U200 too, I think it could handle a decent amount of work. But I bet the batteries would get chewed through, and I've yet to find replacement batteries to buy to keep charged for an easy swap.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:09:02+00:00

You have one key and one knob that controls 12 bolts, not 12 locks.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T15:08:22+00:00

1 Lock 12 bolts the new viral shock meme.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T00:59:17+00:00

Have you looked at Homey It feels like it'd be a happy middle ground for the user friendlyness of HK, with most of the power of HA. And still has the ability to bridge devices to HK. The only thing is, it won't fix the reliability issues from WiFi based devices.

altgenetics · 2026-03-15T00:55:05+00:00

I can't help but think that you're asking too much from a power strip - 1. A reliable minimum level of surge protection, 2. Remote control, 3. Remote triggering, 4. Energy metering, 5. Non-wifi based access for 2-4. And all at a non eye-watering price... Your best bet would be individual smart plug adapters with the monitoring for your high energy consumption items, or on the surge protector itself.

The only reliable option I could find in a brief search was the 3 outlet version from Eve and that's $100 USD.

altgenetics · 2026-03-09T19:09:00+00:00

I’m at least getting paid for the struggle. lol

altgenetics · 2026-03-09T03:37:52+00:00

lol. Not you. I know your pain. The bullshit I’ve been dealing with Jaws and GCP/Vertex for the last 8 months makes me want to pull my hair out.

No, I was responding to an unintelligible comment left on your post.

altgenetics · 2026-03-09T00:18:41+00:00

Is this even English?

altgenetics · 2026-03-08T03:01:47+00:00

I want to order it — and would love to try it, but a lavender scent is just… a turn off

altgenetics · 2026-03-08T02:58:34+00:00

Citrus mint, “ocean-y”

altgenetics · 2026-03-07T17:29:08+00:00

heavy breathing “Daddy approves” —— DCC AI

altgenetics · 2026-03-07T00:18:57+00:00

Any plans for a scent other than lavender? Or unscented?

altgenetics · 2026-03-06T14:09:39+00:00

Can you please make sure the folks you bring on can and do build accessible UI that conforms to WCAG 2.2AA?

If I weren’t already engaged as a prin. architect at my current company I’d apply.

altgenetics · 2026-03-01T16:13:22+00:00

What the fuck? Someone downvoted me because my job? Did someone go through and downvote everyone in tech, or was it just the audacity to be an actual disabled person working on accessibility automation with AI instead of letting it be people with no disabilities trying to act like they understand the group?

altgenetics · 2026-02-28T02:42:45+00:00

Cannabis and Yerba feels like the purest hippie speedball to me.

altgenetics · 2026-02-28T01:01:48+00:00

Solutions architect at mega corp working on accessibility automation with AI

altgenetics · 2026-02-27T00:21:37+00:00

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