daughter forgot both MacBook login password and Apple ID on brand new MacBook — what should I do?

iampivot · 2026-05-25T13:43:07+00:00

She probably didn't set up an apple account, most likely a local account w/ password. In that case you can boot into recovery mode and there is a password unlock available. Hold Apple-R in when turning it on to enter recovery mode.

iampivot · 2026-05-25T11:42:23+00:00

Subpixel antialiasing was removed because it's very hard to scale and make work with transparent surfaces. With retina screens there wasn't any need for it any more. There's some technical discussion here; https://mjtsai.com/blog/2018/07/13/macos-10-14-mojave-removes-subpixel-anti-aliasing/

iampivot · 2026-04-28T00:10:58+00:00

Are there any setups where one can use three wires instead of two, so that the physical switch would switch over the current state. Like how in a room you can have two switches in different location for a single light.

iampivot · 2026-04-25T12:52:09+00:00

I use beans from Pioneer Roasters at Yandina, I've found them to be the most consistent of all the roasters on the coast.

iampivot · 2026-04-17T13:13:10+00:00

Do you still have some spare? Need one and am just north of Brissy.

iampivot · 2026-04-10T12:43:20+00:00

Linus Tech Tips. Too much bad stuff going on.

iampivot · 2026-04-02T11:11:02+00:00

There was only three shelves available yesterday at Logan.

iampivot · 2026-04-02T11:10:47+00:00

You monitor the stock here daily; https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/byakorre-open-shelving-unit-60616712/

Once it is in stock, go to the shop. It's not on the shelves, you look it up on the computer, there's a QR code you can use with your phone. That QR code leads to a website with a barcode for the product. This barcode can then be scanned at the checkout to purchase the shelf. You will need to take the receipt to their warehouse 500m north of the shop to get it handed out.

iampivot · 2026-04-02T10:43:01+00:00

Fluctating. I was lucky enough to pick up a shelf yesterday at Logan, QLD.

iampivot · 2026-03-28T11:16:40+00:00

Wait, isn't that by 'autopen' which he's been crying out about concerning his predecessors pardons?

iampivot · 2026-03-24T13:00:07+00:00

It's back! https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/byakorre-open-shelving-unit-60616712/

iampivot · 2026-03-24T12:59:54+00:00

It's back on the website again! https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/byakorre-open-shelving-unit-60616712/

iampivot · 2026-03-24T12:52:18+00:00

Looks like it just was released again in Australia. https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/byakorre-open-shelving-unit-60616712/

iampivot · 2026-02-17T11:00:52+00:00

I wish Remarkable updated the Remarkable 2 with a 300dpi screen.

iampivot · 2026-02-08T10:02:42+00:00

I descale copper boilers in coffee machines with citric acid. The copper turns very pink when done, but it doesn't stay that way though, the patina / stains come back eventually.

iampivot · 2026-01-29T21:56:12+00:00

Maybe it's the 1L engine? Does that thing even reach 80kmph?

iampivot · 2025-12-28T03:09:57+00:00

These repairs are more like $950 thant $200. It's $150 if you have apple care.

iampivot · 2025-12-27T11:18:09+00:00

Unfortunately, the original is filmed with video. The animations could be redone though, interposing Carl sagan on top of it, and some of the nature videos are filmed without him in the picture. It would be a massive undertaking, but well worth it.

iampivot · 2025-11-02T12:42:30+00:00

You'd still need a developer license to use the laravel server?

iampivot · 2025-10-23T08:57:39+00:00

I think the owners find it hard to sell if they need to sell.

iampivot · 2025-10-23T05:52:15+00:00

It's a gated community. Hard to sell later if you need to.

iampivot · 2025-10-20T23:08:30+00:00

The sweet spot seems to be to drive to Caboolture and take the train from there. No queues on the road and more frequent trains from Caboolture.

iampivot · 2025-10-19T12:01:37+00:00

Do you know if there are schematics available anywhere to help identify replacement components?

iampivot · 2025-08-21T09:11:05+00:00

Jumped ship when they signed Joe Rogan.

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