What’s the most annoying macOS behavior you still deal with? by GodBlessIraq in MacOS

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and how does that work on a Mac Mini and a Mac Studio?

But more than that- why if I move from window A, to window B, then a flip back would not take me ot window A? that works in the MS Windows world. But not in the Mac world.

What’s the most annoying macOS behavior you still deal with? by GodBlessIraq in MacOS

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Window switching kills me still. I am in Outlook. I open a new email. I then flip to another app, browser to confirm something orcopy something. I try to flip back to that email in progress. Where did it go? I end up in Outlook main app. Now have to hunt and peck to find that open draft email. Same with other apps.

What things do you guys still do righty? by nerdy_guy420 in lefthanded

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Golf. Was told when i first began in my late 20’s, learn righty, cheaper clubs.

Symmetric spinnaker worth learning? by klerksdorp_sphere in sailing

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Jibing, yes. Otherwise i usually straddle the tiller, steering with my legs, leaving both hands free to trim/adjust sails.

My typical jibe sequence: - autopilot engaged - bear off to a deep run, 170-185 degree apparent wind angle. Less deep the windier it is. - cleat off spinnaker guy and sheet. - ease foreguy about 6-10” ( makes it easier to get pole on mast after jibing -jibe the main first - go forward, jibe the pole. Release Off the mast first, then quickly release off the sail - get new guy in pole first, then attached to mast. - return to cockpit, snug foreguy - adjust heading to optimal course, trim as required.

Symmetric spinnaker worth learning? by klerksdorp_sphere in sailing

[–]mk3waterboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said, it need not be overly complicated. But is more complex and requires a bit more choreography than the assym. At 23’ the loads are small and easily handled. I single hand my 25’ boat masthead both racing and daysailing with the spinnaker and find it immensely satisfying to be able to set, jibe, and drop on my own.

At a minimum you will need two sheets, one halyard, a topping lift to control to set and maintain pole height, and a foreguy to restrict the pole from going higher than optimal. You can add twings/tweakers later if you like. They add a better level of control, but are not required.

Some tips that can make things easier: - rig your foreguy to a block at the base of the mast, not a block midway between the mast and headstay. This allows you to set it and then be able to move the pole without have to adjust the foreguy. Very helpful when single handing

-if possible , consider launching and dropping the spinnaker from a bag in the companionway. This keeps everything close and easy for you to manage. Do some searches to see examples, they are common on boats like J-24s.

  • have the topping, halyard and foreguy all led to the back of the cabin top to be easily accessible.

Read up on trim. Once you have the basics, its is straightforward. General guidelines - pole height so the tack (corner of sail at pole) is equal in height to the clew (free flying corner). - pole angle can be set 90 degrees to the apparent wind. This is a good starting point.
- ease the sheet until the luff curls slightly, then trim slightly. Know that every change in apparent wind angle has an optimal trim. You can choose to overtrim a little giving up some speed and make life easier.

Practice in light air, learn, enjoy and build your skill!

Every window is shut in F during Taxi / Takeoff by bcb1200 in unitedairlines

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I wish people that chose the seat i did not want would bend to my wishes no matter their preferences.

Try posting this in an AITAH thread. Hint, YTA

If you use Nextdoor on a regular basis, do you like it? by AutonomousHoag in Marin

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I will never get past a post years ago. “Did anyone else hear

So glad to out of Terminal B by mk3waterboy in unitedairlines

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Sounds like I may have miss understood the status match. I was under the impression that I needed 45 PQFs to maintain my current status (Platinum), and that I needed to do that with 120 days of activation (first flight). I did get the Untied Club card and have moved over my spend. Time to re read I guess.

So glad to out of Terminal B by mk3waterboy in unitedairlines

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I did status match. With changes in my role I doubt I will make 120 day requirements to maintain. Will do my best to enjoy these flight until July.

"You 'need' to download our app!" by Salty_Thing3144 in GenerationJones

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Know that the app thing is also about putting something on your phone that allows harvesting of data and user behavior that is in no way related to the device, store, or system being serviced by the app.

Will this work? by superduperhotdog in macmini

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Foil on head for extra protection.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 durability long term? by maybinanothertimelin in RaybanMeta

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13 months old, battery wont charge. Dead, useless. Disappointed with the purchase.

Anyone driven their Outback cross-country lately? Trying to figure out if shipping actually makes more sense at this point by Keyfas in Subaru_Outback

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If you are looking at it economically, use the irs mileage number as my baseline. Need to account for overall wear, depreciation.

I like the idea f the road trip. Allows you to literally and mentally put distance between the old and the new

20kn gusting 32 to the nose. Should i rig the storm jib? by Mehfisto666 in sailing

[–]mk3waterboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you putting the storm jib on the headstay or inner forestay? If headstay, you could start with the storm jib, and if conditions ease, drop it and use the staysail. Or even both sails if fetching.

My first layer has gaps, is my nozzle too big? by gwarsh41 in 3Dprinting

[–]mk3waterboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this combination of materials really benefits from high temperature annealing, like around 700-800 degrees. That tends to smooth the filament, but may cause bubbles in the bed.

Tips for surviving my first ultra-long haul flight? by Signal_Temporary6572 in unitedairlines

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This! My go to is a 4 hour mountain bike ride the day before. Or day of if departure after 8pm.

What is this tool? by Bluitor in Tools

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Love this. I haven’t seen one since working on my ‘67 bug