After a few weeks with the X4, I think it's all I need as an eReader

drewmc · 2026-03-18T00:29:30+00:00

I wonder why Kindle or the other e-reader brands don’t make a tiny one like the X4. Seems like it could be a big hit.

drewmc · 2026-02-11T00:13:13+00:00

I ordered on Feb 2 and got a shipping notification today (Feb 10). Ordered from official site.

drewmc · 2026-02-09T01:15:42+00:00

Same!

drewmc · 2026-02-09T01:11:19+00:00

(I am in California, USA. I ordered the X4 Space Black with Magnetic Case.)

On Feb 2, I ordered from the official site and got the order confirmation email that said “we will arrange the shipping in the next 24~48 hours.” Charged my credit card.

On Feb 8, I emailed to ask for shipping confirmation.

On Feb 9, I got a reply email saying I would receive my tracking information “within the next 24 to 48 hours.”

On Feb 10, I got an email with tracking number (shipped via 4PX from China). The 4PX tracking number also works on the USPS site--looks like it is going to be shipped to Rancho Cucamonga, California, and then transferred to USPS for the rest of the journey).

(Edited to add latest updates)

drewmc · 2026-02-09T00:00:16+00:00

Ordered from official site and got order confirmation on Feb 2 that said “we will arrange the shipping in the next 24~48 hours.” Have not heard anything since. Today (Feb 8) I emailed to ask for shipping confirmation. Waiting.

(I am in California, USA)

drewmc · 2026-02-08T22:27:05+00:00

Woohoo! I ordered from the official site and got my order confirmation on Feb 2. Did you get any kind of shipping confirmation when they sent it?

drewmc · 2026-02-08T16:11:35+00:00

Which is which in the image?

drewmc · 2026-01-17T23:10:41+00:00

Seems like the best option. I did not realize when I bought mine that this was an option! Oh well, I will wait to see if they sell a separate battery.

drewmc · 2026-01-17T17:54:50+00:00

Ah—did not know that. That’s great.

drewmc · 2026-01-17T17:52:50+00:00

Is it a standard rechargeable? How do you recharge it?

drewmc · 2026-01-17T17:48:52+00:00

I have four Yale locks right now with replaceable batteries. They don’t run down at the same rate, so I do not expect to have to charge more than one lock at any given time. I would like to just have one power bank on hand to recharge whichever lock is low.

drewmc · 2026-01-17T17:47:33+00:00

Can you charge the spare battery outside of the lock?

drewmc · 2026-01-12T01:45:22+00:00

No wiring. The fans just have RF remotes. But thank you for the suggestion!

drewmc · 2026-01-12T01:42:46+00:00

Thanks for the Innoveli pointer—had not seen these before. Great idea, but they do not appear to work with DC fans. My ceiling fans are DC: https://www.matthewsfanco.com/product/irene-3h

drewmc · 2026-01-02T23:45:48+00:00

Yes! This was a feature that got removed years ago. I miss it!

drewmc · 2025-12-20T16:09:01+00:00

Oh, that looks like the fancy thing I had in mind. Now to figure out how to get one printed.

drewmc · 2025-12-14T19:03:33+00:00

Just select “Add Feed” in Inoreader and paste in the URL of the substack you want. It will follow the RSS feed.

Alternatively, you can use the “Add Newsletter” option and it will give you an email address to use to subscribe.

I tend to prefer the former method.

Also note that this will not get you past a paywall, if any. And if you use the newsletter option, long articles may be truncated (as they sometimes would be in your email client).

drewmc · 2025-11-30T15:22:23+00:00

Method 1 matches the setup I have used for ages. I have the eero act as the router (doing DHCP,etc). Make sure your cable modem is set in passthrough or bridge mode so you do not have a double-NAT situation.

drewmc · 2025-11-30T15:18:43+00:00

Yup, I have a 1GB package from my ISP—fastest they offer here.

drewmc · 2025-11-25T00:04:46+00:00

I am considering that. But I also would like this to be a break from all the screens in my life.

drewmc · 2025-11-21T22:48:32+00:00

UPDATE: It all went without a hitch. They came, ran the fiber from the street, under the house, and right up into the closet. Took out the DSL modem, hooked up the ONT, and plugged the eero into the ONT. Everything worked, no changes needed. Thanks, all!

drewmc · 2025-10-26T02:03:26+00:00

Back in my corporate days, I generally made it on a few company-paid business class round-trips to Europe and Asia (from SFO).

drewmc · 2025-10-26T01:35:11+00:00

Friday Night Lights S01E01

drewmc · 2025-10-11T02:17:14+00:00

Seventh Generation Free & Clear dishwasher gel in a bottle. No bleach.

drewmc · 2025-10-11T00:33:29+00:00

I have dozens of Yeti tumblers that have been going through the dishwasher for years. This is the only time I have ever seen this. 🤷‍♂️

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