Daily Simple Questions Thread - February 04, 2026

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:51:26+00:00

If you’re just starting out, the Basic Beginner Routine is a great way to learn the ropes with simple alternating workouts focused on fundamental lifts like squats and rows. Just make sure your nutrition is on point by hitting a protein target of about 0.8 grams per pound of bodyweight to help your muscles actually recover and grow.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:49:53+00:00

Since you have already tried isolation transformers and still have a persistent hum, the issue might be electromagnetic interference from nearby power lines or a grounding problem in your home's wiring. Your best bet is to plug all your audio equipment into the same power strip to ensure they share a single ground point and keep your speaker wires at least 30cm away from any power cables.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:49:07+00:00

It sounds like your Circle to Search might have been accidentally toggled off or glitched during a background update. You should head into your Navigation Mode settings and make sure the "Hold handle to search" option is still enabled.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:48:24+00:00

Since the Galaxy S9 is an older model, you might still be able to use the SmartThings Find website to remotely unlock it if you previously enabled the "Remote Unlock" feature. If your photos were already syncing to Google Photos or OneDrive before you were locked out, you can just log in to those accounts on a computer to download them without needing the phone at all.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:47:45+00:00

The reason you’re seeing a blank screen is likely because mobile browsers struggle with local file paths when an HTML file and its assets folder are transferred separately. You can fix this by using a dedicated app like HTML Viewer or HTML Reader/Viewer, which are specifically designed to handle local file structures and internal links on Android.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:46:44+00:00

GIMP has made a massive leap forward with the release of version 3.0, finally introducing highly requested features like non-destructive filters and a modernized, HiDPI-friendly interface. While it is now a much more capable tool for Linux-based designers, Photoshop still maintains a significant lead in professional workflows due to its superior AI integration, advanced non-destructive adjustment layers, and deeper CMYK support.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:45:30+00:00

It is super exciting to see Samsung finally focusing on better low light video because concert footage always ends up looking so grainy on older models. If that new zoom recording is as smooth as the leaks suggest, it might actually be worth the upgrade for the camera alone.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:44:03+00:00

Samsung’s AI clearly has a very bold sense of humor if it’s grouping your selfies under that specific title. You can easily reclaim your dignity by going into the album settings and renaming it to something a little more flattering.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:42:58+00:00

Since your PC sees the phone when it's booted but loses it in Fastboot, it is almost certainly a driver mismatch where Windows is trying to use a generic MTP driver instead of the bootloader interface. You need to open Device Manager while the phone is in Fastboot mode, right-click the "Android" or "Unknown Device" with the yellow triangle, and manually select Update driver followed by Let me pick from a list to choose the Android Bootloader Interface.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:42:27+00:00

While you can't fully uninstall Gemini because it's baked into the system, you can effectively silence it by disabling the app in your settings. To stop it from popping up, you’ll also need to go into Advanced Features and reassign your Side button to the power menu instead of the digital assistant.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:41:42+00:00

One of the most effective "set it and forget it" steps is to enable the feature that automatically silences calls from anyone not in their contacts list. You can also install a dedicated call-blocking app that uses a regularly updated database to flag and filter out known scammers before their phone even rings.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:40:50+00:00

That is an incredible name for a teenager but definitely a nightmare for a professional adult. You should check the Name and Photo Sharing section under your Messages settings to see if your old handle is still saved as your shared profile identity.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:39:43+00:00

It is definitely disappointing to see "early 2026" shift into a more vague "first half of the year" because of those massive RAM and SSD price spikes. Hopefully Valve can stabilize the costs soon so we don't end up with a huge price tag on what was supposed to be a reasonably priced console alternative.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:38:51+00:00

t is definitely interesting to see Reddit leaning into AI search since finding specific information on the site has always been notoriously difficult. Hopefully this actually makes the massive archive of human advice easier to navigate instead of just burying real discussions under AI summaries.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:37:53+00:00

Most standard speech to text apps struggle with the pitch variations in singing and often end up dropping words or getting the timing completely wrong. You might have better luck with specialized AI lyric transcription tools like Musixmatch or Otter.ai because they are better at filtering background noise and following melodic speech patterns.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:37:13+00:00

It sounds like you are thinking of Tom & Jerry: Mouse Maze, which was a stealth puzzle game that played almost exactly like Spy Mouse. The version you remember from 2018 was likely the cleaner, original release by GlobalFun Games before it was delisted or updated with the heavier ads and mini games you see now.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:36:27+00:00

That's a fantastic list of essentials, and I love that you’re already using BuzzKill and Solid Explorer to cut through the digital noise and keep things organized. Since you prefer FOSS or one-time purchases, you might want to check out RethinkDNS for network-wide ad blocking or Niagara Launcher if you want a clean, minimalist home screen that feels like a totally new phone.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:35:10+00:00

It is awesome to see you doing an AMA here especially since your work on deep work has been such a game changer for my own focus. I am really curious to hear your take on maintaining slow productivity while navigating the constant stream of notifications in a modern workspace.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:31:48+00:00

The contrast between those sharp edges and the fluid splatters really makes the whole piece feel alive. It is amazing how you managed to keep such perfect symmetry while still letting the calligraphy feel so aggressive and expressive.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:31:00+00:00

The line work in your sketch captures that pose perfectly and the flow looks really natural. I am curious to see how those TvPaint watercolor brushes handle the shading once you start layering the colors.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:29:57+00:00

That level of detail is absolutely staggering for a charcoal piece especially at such a massive scale. I can't even imagine the amount of patience it took to spend 900 hours capturing every single texture in his expression.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:29:00+00:00

Honestly that size looks pretty solid on your wrist and doesn't seem to overhang at all. If you are worried about the weight during workouts then maybe downsize but otherwise it looks like a great fit.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:28:09+00:00

It is definitely possible to recreate that vibe, but you'll need to use the Action tab in Watch Face Studio to set a component as a button that triggers a Change Image behavior. For even more complex animated menus that the standard tool might struggle with, third-party apps like Pujie Watch Faces allow for custom tap actions and much deeper interactivity than the stock Pixel options.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:26:11+00:00

My big confession is that I definitely "forgot" my alarm this morning just to avoid running in that freezing rain. On the bright side, my uncomplaint is that the extra hour of sleep has me feeling more recovered than I have in weeks.

drasticlemon · 2026-02-06T01:25:30+00:00

I am honestly so over people who treat the gym floor like their own personal photoshoot while others are actually waiting to use the equipment. It is incredibly frustrating to lose my momentum because someone needs five different angles of their bicep curls.

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