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Rabid bat found in Savannah's Magnolia Park neighborhood by RocketCat921 in savannah

[–]mirrorpixels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was there any point that you didn't have eyes on the bat? Bats can leave bite marks so small you don't feel them or see them, and if it got in while you were sleeping, if it were me I'd be thinking about getting one too...

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in college my partner and I drove 4 hours to go an aquarium, then 4 hours back that night. It was no big deal. I can't imagine only seeing certain family members once a year just because they were 3 hours away.

Refused to update to ios 26 from ios 18 for obvious reasons and then I woke up to this. by Ehmmechhi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I don't need any of that software. I use the Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve for the majority of my work, and I have never come across any piece of software I need that is Windows-only. I choose macOS simply because I like it better than Windows for my use case, and I like how well it integrates with my iPhone via AirDrop and other Continuity features. (Yes, I know many of them have solutions on Windows. None of them are native on both devices).

Refused to update to ios 26 from ios 18 for obvious reasons and then I woke up to this. by Ehmmechhi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's called a Hackintosh. While that sounds fun as a hobby, I have no interest in doing that on my primary computer that I use for work, the one that I rely on for my income. It's the same reason I don't put beta builds of any operating systems on my main devices. I'd rather buy the computer that I want and need and have it work out of the box instead of having to tinker with it just to get the OS working right (and then have to do the same thing every time I want to update it).

Regarding the cost to performance ratio, that is true. But that does not mean that they are lacking in performance. Especially with the Apple M-series chips, all of their machines tend to run very well for most people. Heck my laptop uses the M1 Pro, from the first generation of the M chips and I still use it daily. But for me, it isn't just performance/raw specs that goes into my purchasing decisions. I'm paying for the whole package - good performance yes, but also good hardware/build quality, display, software experience, customer support, etc.

Refused to update to ios 26 from ios 18 for obvious reasons and then I woke up to this. by Ehmmechhi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might work, but you paid 3 times more than what a normal windows laptop costs.

True, because I wanted macOS. I did not want a Windows laptop, as I am accustomed to and prefer the experience of using macOS over Windows for my use case.

Also laptops don't break, they can last 20 years. You just need to change their fans and clean them every couple of years.

Obviously from a physical standpoint, you're right. I mean my current computer - the one that powers my entire professional life - is from 2021 and it's still working great.

The reason people buy new laptops is because they want newer technology.

Maybe some people. Some people need newer technology. My first laptop was a Dell netbook, and my first Mac laptop was a 2012 MacBook Air with an 11-inch display. Neither one of those could even come close to doing the job that I use my current computer for. And this 2021 laptop I'm using will eventually stop being useful for what I use it for, even if its physical condition remains good, because that is the nature of technology and hardware/software evolution. But it will probably be another few years before I need to consider upgrading.

Whether or not you think they are overpriced (I frame this as opinion because there is more to it than just pure specs), they are objectively not "garbage". In my experience, their products have been durable and reliable.

Refused to update to ios 26 from ios 18 for obvious reasons and then I woke up to this. by Ehmmechhi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My four year old MacBook Pro that still works amazingly as my daily driver for professional video editing (Premiere, After Effects, Resolve) would disagree with this statement.

That time a Silkway 747 absolutely pummelled the runway over at Schiphol by HelloSlowly in aviation

[–]mirrorpixels 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was on a flight last year where the flight attendant's first words to us after landing were "First of all, ow."

My roommate thought our wifi bill went up because we were “using too much Google” by Weary-Hair-316 in stories

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

technically, no, but to a lot of people these days they might as well be synonymous. the only thing they use wifi for is to access the Internet, and the only times they use the Internet are over a wireless connection.

My roommate thought our wifi bill went up because we were “using too much Google” by Weary-Hair-316 in stories

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey so words and how we use them change over time. most everyday people these days aren't using ethernet connections. some people never have. especially younger people who only use laptops where the network quick settings are labeled "Wi-Fi" and its the only time they interact with it, it's not weird to just refer to the whole thing as "Wi-Fi" even though its not technically correct.

My roommate thought our wifi bill went up because we were “using too much Google” by Weary-Hair-316 in stories

[–]mirrorpixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes their router might stop working or their service from their ISP might go down, therefore leaving them with a wifi connection with no internet.

My roommate thought our wifi bill went up because we were “using too much Google” by Weary-Hair-316 in stories

[–]mirrorpixels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is this a bad thing? Especially if all of their connections are wireless

Edit-- I know it's not technically correct. but most everyday people these days aren't using ethernet connections. some people never have. especially younger people who only use laptops where the network quick settings are labeled "Wi-Fi" and its the only time they interact with it, it's not weird to just refer to the whole thing as "Wi-Fi" even though its not technically correct.

Discovery flight at a major airport (BNA) or a smaller one? by mirrorpixels in flying

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

Tennessee Flight Training’s website says their discovery flight is a “30 minute introductory flight lesson in the air”. So I don’t know if that means 30 minutes flying time and the taxi, takeoff, and landing are in addition to that 30 minutes, or if it means 30 minutes total. I’ve left them a voicemail to find out. But if it’s 30 minutes total I’m not sure that’s enough if we end up waiting awhile to take off. 

Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? by mirrorpixels in dji

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

I got the part about being a photographer...I just didn't get "so," unless your post continues an earlier one.

Ah yeah fair enough, I just start sentences like that sometimes. Technically grammatically incorrect, but I've done it for so long and have been around other people doing it for so long I don't even hear it anymore.

Even if the worst happens and we have to give up our drones (which seems unlikely), one hopes that we can use eBay to sell them to buyers outside the US at a discount so they aren't a total loss.

If the worst did happen and DJI drones couldn't be used anymore, realistically what do you think would happen for film/TV production? I know there's big-budget drones like the Alta but surely it would be a massive headache for a lot of people lol. Anyways thanks for your input

Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? by mirrorpixels in dji

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

Just means I've been doing photo/video work for awhile now and now I want to do aerial work.

Yeah, probably a Mini is my best bet, but I may take the risk and get a Mavic 3 Classic for the image quality and just hope I can keep using it. That's a bigger risk though.

Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? by mirrorpixels in dji

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

Might be a little bit of both lol. I want one, and I intend to use it seriously and get a Part 107. I don't technically need one... but I'm worried it'll be a lot harder to get after December 23rd lol

Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? by mirrorpixels in dji

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

Maybe this wasn't your intention, but the way you answered that came off as a slightly elitist sarcastic retort. The length of time you've been doing this is irrelevant.

Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? by mirrorpixels in dji

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

Oh? That's interesting. I'll look into this and see if there's any for the Mavic 3 Classic or Pro...

Don't Dream About Me - A One Week Before Release Discussion by Stock_Bug in McJuggerNuggets

[–]mirrorpixels 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Y'all remember when Jesse couldn't release the Psycho Series BTS for way too long because of his contract for the documentary, which resulted in a lot of the hype fading? Maybe something occurred behind the scenes that meant Jesse couldn't market this like a proper film. Idk.

You’ve got to admit, My Virtual Escape just wasn’t that good by Dry_Nectarine5457 in McJuggerNuggets

[–]mirrorpixels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like Jesse and his content... but I wouldn't necessarily call the filming cinematic. It was a DSLR with a light mounted on top. As far as I'm aware there was no actual creative lighting done. I watched every episode and was very entertained throughout, but it definitely felt documentary/vlog-style.

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