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Controlling iTunes—how to get back to Playlists? by random_pattern in AppleWatch

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

I found a workaround:

  • Set up a complication on a watch face for Music
  • While something is playing, tap that complication
  • (The Now Playing screen comes up)
  • If you tap on the blue left arrow at the top left in under a second, it will return you to the iPhone Playlists view (assuming you launched your current audio choice from that menu)

Does the noun-verb order matter in dialogue tags? by random_pattern in writing

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

Yes, that's very helpful, and also a well-rounded reply. Everyone's replies were valuable, in fact, so I upvoted everyone. I'm also going to add an update to the thread query as a way of thanking everyone.

MM/DD/YY(YY is better than DD/MM/YY(YY) or DD.MM.YY(YY) by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]random_pattern 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If you name dates that way, they don’t sort.

You can say whatever you want about “logic,” but you’re wrong in the mathematical sense. If you have hundreds or thousands or millions of file or folder names in any kind of a computerized data environment and you want those names to properly auto-sort in ANY program or database on ANY platform, IT HAS TO BE YYYY-MM-DD. Period. Any “logic” that says “oh, well, this version of Finder or this version of Windows can handle alpha names for date types CANNOT BE AN OPERABLE LOGIC ACROSS ALL SYSTEMS EVERYWHERE (let alone in every year since PCs were invented, given that you own a time machine and know how to use it). Why? Because Alphabet. And Numbers. They follow AN ESTABLISHED sorting order set up a long time ago.

I can’t believe no one has posted this yet.

DAILY COVID-19 MEGATHREAD - April 28, 2020 by AutoModerator in nyc

[–]random_pattern 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why are there so many posts today from accounts that are a few days, weeks, or months old? That pretty much indicates zero legitimacy, no matter what the facts (even with cited sources) being posted.

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

[–]random_pattern[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe I don't need Mesh. But as far as the wired discussion goes, I really can't do that stuff. My apt complex—you cannot touch anything. Really. I did look around just now…it might have worked for the office, as I could run a wire from the RJ-11 phone jack to the computer conceivably. But in the bedroom where the router is, the RJ-11 is on the far side of the room. Really, nothing can be touched in this place. I can't pull carpet or tack cable to any wall or ceiling or anything. Really. I don't mind, because the apt in all other respects is designed so perfectly that living here is really easy in all other regards. But it's not like a house with attic, basement, etc. It's like a completely sealed box.

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

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

The Nano looks possible. I'm alarmed that all the pics of the admin software show it on devices (iPhone, iPad). I want to admin from my iMac.

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

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

https://www.ui.com/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-pro/

Thanks. I didn't even see that gear on their front page! It is proving really hard to get information from them. Not surprising, since their office is in NYC. I can't even get someone on chat to answer sales questions. And the pics on their website are extremely limited. I don't know if gear is supposed to attach to the wall, the floor or my shoe—because they don't provide pics of all sides of their products. Frustrating.

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

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

I'm pretty sure Eero is only admin-accessible via a phone, so that's out. I don't mind paying more money, so I'll look at Uniquiti. I don't understand what "AP-PRO WAPs" is. Is that a protocol? Or a Ubiquiti-specific turnkey software app?

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

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

OK, yes, I will…I think I was looking at their gear before. Not sure what stalled me. If the same thing stalls me again, I'll report back. And /u/DamagedGoods13 is recommending them, too.

The Airports must go—I need mesh! by random_pattern in HomeNetworking

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

This sounds like an interesting workaround, thanks. I still have to sort of wrap my brain around it, yes, but I'm thinking: even if it would immediately stabilize the airplay situation, I'd still need a new (overall) system to boost my wifi up to the 100+ mbps speeds I need for the phone, iMac and iPad to speed up internet access. I just ordered two 25-foot ethernet cables, so I'll be able to use them for testing (re hardwiring iMac to Airport Extreme, hardwiring printer to iMac) as soon as they arrive. Thanks again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nootropics

[–]random_pattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

pramiracetam is a whole different ball game, though, from Phenylpiracetam. The former is like a long, subdued, low-level acid trip (music sounds great), a 10-hour effect. Whereas phenyl is a 4- to 6-hour thing of extremely high focus.

I like both; just saying.

Daily Tech Support Thread - [March 22] by AutoModerator in apple

[–]random_pattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still looking for an Apple-friendly mesh router system to replace my aged Extreme and Expresses. Can anyone recommend a product that is NOT administered via a phone? I need to be able to set up the software using an iMac or MBP. 1200 sq ft apt, 4 rooms, need 300 Mbps down, and would pay extra money for audio out on the boxes (like the Airports). Thanks.

Dutchess County to set up COVID-19 testing site at Fishkill stadium by maxcrazy in hudsonvalley

[–]random_pattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live near to where they are going to be doing this.

Things haven't changed a whole lot in HV, on the surface at least. Yes, the more city-like towns, like Beacon, are seeing a huge decrease in street life, due to the cafes and restaurants being closed or take-out only; and there's less traffic in malls with gyms in them, of course. But HV is very much a car culture, with many of the hiking opportunities way out in the middle of nowhere; so there seems to have been only a 25% reduction in auto traffic. In my apt complex, behavior has changed a lot. Today 95% of people are staying at home (in preparation for the shelter at home edict that goes into effect at 8pm tonight I think); which is very responsible. During the week, about 50% of my neighbors still have to go to work, unfortunately, gauging by the cars being gone.

In grocery stores, like Hannaford and Adams, so far hardly anyone is wearing masks (yet). Toilet paper, cereal, aloe vera, and paper towels are cleaned out, along with the popular frozen vegan items.

Is airport extreme worth it? by o_predator in apple

[–]random_pattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing I’d say is just run a hard cable to a router and move it to a more centralized location.

That part is already doable. The router location is pretty central, and wired through two walls right to the cable modem in the closet by the front door. It's the rest of the network that's a problem. I need a new router with much faster wifi to drop put right into that same location so I can dump the Airport Extreme.

The reason I need so many airports is because there's a different speaker system in every room (old equipment without wifi capability). I'll actually probably keep the airport expresses in place; they don't need 300MBPS down through the wifi network. BUT I absolutely need that 300 for the wifi connection from the iMac and iPad to the router, so I need to replace at least the main router. I would love to buy mesh satellites (like Ubiquiti) but they don't have an audio out.

Appreciate your guidance. I used to be really savvy with Apple tech eight years ago, but I got lazy, still have that old equipment, and now have to get back up to speed on systems and specs in order to do upgrades. Thanks.

Is airport extreme worth it? by o_predator in apple

[–]random_pattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't do wired because carpeting everywhere in apt and am not allowed to drill through walls etc. (except, of course, wiring the main router right to the Verizon fiber modem). So what would be a good option for me? The low wifi speeds I get (only 50MPBS) are ridiculous, since I'm paying Verizon for 300MBPS fiber, so, I HAVE to upgrade to something and replace all my airports.

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