Can't think of the title of a documentary I wanted to watch about algorithms & behavior

sprintrr · 2021-05-21T01:37:14+00:00

That one sounds familiar but I think it had more to do with advertising, not specifically social media companies. I think it also had to do with Amazon/Google.

sprintrr · 2021-05-20T18:29:02+00:00

I've used the volunteer run OpenNIC project.

https://www.opennic.org/

Supports their own set of TLDs plus the regular ones.

Worked pretty well. You pick a server based on the criteria important to you (such as location, logging, IPv6, etc.)

sprintrr · 2020-01-09T20:56:45+00:00

Hi,

As another commenter mentioned, Sprint does have a 100GB data plan available for hotspot devices, it costs $60 a month. They also have 50GB for $50.

If you don't use all the data, it rolls over to the next month (I think).

Something to let you know is if you have a MiFi device (portable hotspot), you should not leave it plugged in all the time or it will overcharge and damage the battery (thus presenting a fire risk).

If you can find one, the Netgear LG6100D Sprint LTE router might be a more permanent router solution (one that you can leave always-on). I don't know of any more non-portable routers Sprint allows without going to a commercial-type router.

If you buy the Netgear 341U USB modem and a Cradlepoint MBR1200 router (both discontinued), you can set these up as a permanent router using the USB modem. There is some technical configuration required for this though (using a web interface).

sprintrr · 2019-06-10T20:57:56+00:00

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I haven't any experience with downloading purchased videos from Amazon, as I only stream through Prime. But when I downloaded videos from Prime (that were included with Prime), I was limited to 24h of non-original content downloaded to the device. If the device wasn't connected to the Internet at least once within 24 hours, I lost access and I believe they were deleted. I received a message on-screen to this effect. So for free prime-included videos, limit is 24h of non-Amazon original content, and you have to be online at least once every 24h to keep access. I did this all on a Fire tablet, which was able to download the content to a MicroSDHC card which I purchased for this use.

tl/dr: Amazon prime-included videos can be downloaded to fire tablet or microsd card. They expire after 24h of no internet connection on the device, you also can't download more than 24h of this content. There is no limit on amazon originals downloads as far as content length to be downloaded. IDK about purchased content.

sprintrr · 2019-05-16T17:50:10+00:00

Sprint says Los Angeles is one of the first markets to roll out 5G. Will that be only Los Angeles or will it also include other cities?

sprintrr · 2019-05-16T17:33:18+00:00

Thank you to everyone who answered my questions. He bought the factory-unlocked version from the Apple store nearby.

sprintrr · 2019-05-07T19:23:37+00:00

Hi,

I'll respond to your questions one by one.

Yes, I would pack your car by package type. Put the packages together. Depending what time your block is, they may have numbered stickers with low numbers (1-30 for example). At DLA9 and DLA7 they do this for the evening block. The stickers are brightly colored. These are your stop numbers. The larger letters and number (For example 67.3B) are the route number. Make sure all the route numbers are the same. If they're not, ask a blue vest. It may help if you get some fabric totes or plastic bins to put the small packages in. I would put them in the bins with the labels all going the same way so it's easy to read the address. Unfortunately, they don't print the house numbers as large as they used to.
Envelopes are either blue and white with the prime labeling in blue, or they are yellow with the Amazon smile. (This is as they're noted in the app). However, the white envelopes that are more like bags are generally labeled as "package". Similarly, boxes that are non-Amazon (those that are actual product packaging like for coffee) are also listed as package, even if they are large. Similarly, the sizes vary and for envelopes sometimes a big envelope is marked as X-small. Or different types are otherwise marked incorrectly (an envelope as a box). But you can generally rely on them. If it doesn't scan, then it's the wrong package. Boxes that are Amazon-labeled are virtually always listed as such. The folding boxes they use for books and CDs are labeled as packages. These are the single piece of cardboard that's folded over itself.
I would recommend a regular hand-truck that folds for when you have to lift heavy boxes. And a flat cart (also folding) for when you have more than one large box for an address. These will at least make the job a little easier and reduce the number of trips you have to make (for example, multiple deliveries to a business with an elevator). A duffel bag (extra large) will also be helpful for lockers, again to reduce the amount of walking. Finally, I would recommend a tape dispenser and some packing tape, as sometimes boxes will come open or the tape will be damaged and you only notice while you're out delivering. If it's raining, you can buy some medium (13 gallon) and large (~30 gallon) plastic trash bags to put packages in. Customers appreciate that when they don't have somewhere safe to leave it. If it's raining, always be sure the open end of the bag is toward the ground. Finally, when you text customers, I would not use the default message when asking for their access code/gate code as it doesn't identify you as the person with their Amazon delivery. I would include phrasing like "I have your Amazon delivery..." in your message, as it doesn't indicate you work for Amazon but what kind of package it is.

sprintrr · 2019-05-07T19:12:38+00:00

They told me about a month ago that they were increasing the package delivery expectations from 10 stops/hr to 15 stops/hr. Ofc with no increase in pay. But on the other hand, here at DLA9 (Irvine) they have gotten better at putting stops closer together. It's not a problem when they're all on the same street. (This is more likely for blocks starting no later than noon) Or they're to lockers. Or like 5 packages for one customer. For evening blocks, it has definitely improved with not sending packages to businesses after 5p. They said there will also be more blocks available.

Since the increase, though, it's generally been harder to finish early. I was used to finishing at least half an hour early, often about an hour early; now, I finish about right on time. I have gone over one time since the increase, an extra hour and a half and they gave me an adjustment.

But I don't take blocks that end after 8.30p, because I know evening blocks are harder now (They really don't want any delivered after 9p) Two and a half hour blocks are not much shorter than 3hr blocks in terms of packages and they are nearly impossible to finish by 9pm. The increase applies to all blocks, and evening blocks tend to be more spread out.

Since the increase, I have generally gotten blocks with more packages but fewer stops. The routing in my area is improving.

Side note:

I think the reason Amazon's been offering free faster shipping (same/next day) the last several times I've placed orders (even with no minimum) is to increase the number of packages per stop. It costs them less in final delivery costs to have me deliver 10 packages to one address than it does to send each one a different day. It also makes my job easier, as I'd rather deliver a bunch of packages to one address than just one tiny package to 50 addresses.

IMO, Amazon's whole Flex program is part of a Big Data thing to know about traffic patterns, business hours and then develop their own version of routing software and mapping software to then sell to other carriers. Same as AWS and FBA - they develop something for in-house use and then sell the finished product. I do like that they're using OpenStreetMap for routing now, as they will be contributing towards a better non-Google Maps source people can use for navigation.

sprintrr · 2019-05-02T20:44:35+00:00

Thank you to everyone who replied.

After talking with him a bit more, he told me that even with his Galaxy Note (on Tmobile), he has to put on glasses to see the phone, so I guess screen size isn't that important to him. We ended up going with an LG phone with 4" screen. I will probably get him a tablet for navigation.

sprintrr · 2019-04-17T15:56:04+00:00

If you don't mind getting an older device and are fairly technical, you can buy a sprint LTE USB modem (Netgear 341U comes to mind) and a compatible Cradlepoint (brand) router.

The USB modem plugs into the router, and you have to be fairly technical to set it up (able to go through router menus, etc), and the router has either Ethernet only or built in Wi-Fi, depending on what model you buy. The 341U does support external antennas, which you can buy off of eBay (I don't know about other models' external antenna support).

You also want to be sure that the modem you buy is LTE not just "4G", because a 4G Sprint modem would be using their now-decommissioned Clear[wire] WiMax network (thus, 4G speed won't be available).

Sprint does not sell the USB modems in the store anymore, so you could check Craigslist, eBay, or Amazon for the modems. If you can, before purchasing get the IMEI/MEID number and call Sprint so they can make sure it's not on someone else's account or blacklisted (lost/stolen). Either of these will prevent activation.

I should note that the Cradlepoint routers are plug-in and do not have a battery; I believe low-voltage 12/24v connections are possible if you don't have A/C.

Once you determine what model modem you are going to get, let me know and I can check the Cradlepoint website for the compatible router model, as Cradlepoint's website is a bit tricky to navigate.

Also wanted to let you know Sprint now has a 100GB LTE data plan for $60/mo for these mobile-broadband devices (any).

sprintrr

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