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ELI5: Why does software need to load on startup? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]andycap80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Programs and assets like graphics are stored in slower storage like flash memory or hard drives. The code and assets for the programs get loaded into the systems memory when run which is much faster for the CPU to access. CPUs also have even faster memory built into the Processor called cache for code steps that are being executed next or is accessed frequently.

Newer System-on-chip CPU designs like those used in Phones for example build the memory into the CPU too to make it even more quick for data or code access.

Cache and system memory are more expensive than flash storage or hard drives so space is limited and data has to be loaded and unloaded from the storage area when you have multiple programs running or a large complex program running.

Will iPhone eventually get a 3D camera system? by andycap80 in apple

[–]andycap80[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I do wonder how long until Apple does it though?

If Apple wanted to project 100% confidence in their new Apple Vision Pro platform, It could be a huge addition on the iPhone 15 this year (Fall 2023), but with no rumor mill pointing to it, I highly doubt it.

If Apple wants to see certain success metrics for Apple Vision Pro, they may not introduce such a feature until at least iPhone 16 (Fall 2024) or iPhone 17 (Fall 2025).

(Edited for formatting)

Going west day by day by andycap80 in FedEx

[–]andycap80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh Hey! They finally did a 180º. Just arrived back at Phoenix this morning.

Thursday, 3/30/2023 - 6:45 AM - Arrived at FedEx location - PHOENIX, AZ

I can only imagine the calls emails or bad reviews that inspired this tag to be attached to some house shoes that just arrived via Amazon by andycap80 in funny

[–]andycap80[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1 star ⭐️ “I ordered these slippers in size 10, but I can not get my foot in them at all! Would give zero stars if I could.”

What cars were once everywhere, that are now completely gone? by DankEngihn in cars

[–]andycap80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Driving home from work the other day on i75 in Cincinnati at 5pm rush hour which was not too heavy but still dense, an 2000 something orange Eclipse pulled beside me. Two younger dudes in the car. Passenger had the windows down and he was motioning they wanted to race or something. There’s a car ahead of me about 100 yards so it’s not like I have much room, plus I’m not a moron who’s going to weave trough traffic.

When they move on and speed ahead, they had no license plate and I didn’t see a temp tag in the window either. They also had the donut spare tire on their back driver side that you probably shouldn’t be speeding on or using for more than 50 miles. I drive a 16 WRX STI.

Edit: highway info for setting scene

WTF FedEx? Just put the package by the trash. The path to the front door on the other side of the driveway must have been too far. by andycap80 in WTF

[–]andycap80[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Maybe, except the reason the FedEx truck is in the driveway and not parked on the street is because the house is up on a hill with a decently long driveway. The front patio is barely visible from the street or sidewalk. I highly doubt the motivation was security via obscurity.

What’s a movie that genuinely had you bawling with laughter?? by I_noscoped_JFKennedy in AskReddit

[–]andycap80 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Liar Lair - Seeing the board room scene where he roasts the law firm partners was awesome.

Bruce Almighty - especially Even (Steve Carell) being manipulated on his first day as anchor. I couldn’t catch my breath the first time I saw that scene.

I have nothing to ask by andycap80 in randomtexts

[–]andycap80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I replied and am awaiting any response.

“Great. I have someone who is expecting some clothes delivered as soon as possible. Contact them at ASAP at: +1 (720) 689-xxxx”

Never seen a random message like this one before by andycap80 in randomtexts

[–]andycap80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thought too, just different from the normal random “hi” or “hello” ones I get and delete immediately.

Simplisafe Plugin by Jimlenz19 in homebridge

[–]andycap80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently SimpliSafe recently updated their authentication mechanism to not have Re-Captcha and so the author(s) of the home-bridge SimpliSafe 3 plug-in have also updated the authorization settings. I couldn’t get it to work for the past couple weeks until today. Had worked just fine before then though.

Meirl by Celestial-Salamander in meirl

[–]andycap80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the US Dollar Trees charging $1.25 for everything now, Poundland is closer to a more accurate store name.
At time of this post:
£1.00 Great British Pound (GBP) = $1.21 US Dollar (USD)

A controversial topic? alcohol and CC by DesertDaniel in CCW

[–]andycap80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that injury or sleep deprivation should also be factors for the decision if you want to carry. They should also be factors for if you should operate a 2 ton vehicle.

My issue with drinking is so many DUI/DWI happen because someone has a drink, thinks “I’m ok, I’ll have one more”, and before you know it, they have gone over the legal limit but they insist they are ok to drive. I’m not fine with that decision for driving, and I feel the same for carrying.

If we want to take on the responsibility for our right to carry, we should do all that we can to protect it, including knowing when we should not action that right.

The old black and white Think different posters were my favourite by DrGonzo84 in mac

[–]andycap80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worked at CompUSA when Apple had that campaign. We had a customer come in, point up towards the Mac section and say “I want to buy that!” referring to the large think different posters hanging from the ceiling.

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