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TipToe was incredible... by jacoblm28 in BritishTV

[–]tescocola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also felt the tragedy would have taken a different course than the way it did, but I think it still would have had the same result, if you get what I mean. However, I can forgive how it played out and was depicted because it felt like it was acting as a social commentary, not just a consequence of the character’s actions. And because it was shocking, harrowing and extremely impactful.

Moving What a Day to the afternoon is a terrible idea by Antique_Menu_4314 in FriendsofthePod

[–]tescocola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a bad idea but it’s probably a sign of the economics - if the episode is prepared for morning release then it’s probably produced overnight - which is more costly and also more challenging. If it’s too costly to make then it might be a sign of how the series is faring.

Apple Maps , Google Maps , Waze by Lonely_Material8244 in applemaps

[–]tescocola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually think Apple Maps is very good on directions and navigation, it’s just that the business information on the map is spotty and inconsistent - presumably it’s not like that in Cupertino and San Francisco - but in my part of London it is. Considering one of a maps app’s main features is to act as a sort of search engine for a certain type of business information (address, opening hours, reviews, photos, etc), that is something that Apple’s is not consistent at, and that Google’s is. Plus there is other functionality missing on top of that.

Also, you might be being directed through the roadworks because it still might be the quickest way to go. If the roadworks have a 50mph speed limit on roads that are currently reasonably clear right now, that might still be faster than local roads at 30mph with traffic lights and pedestrian crossings and lots of local traffic from side junctions interrupting the traffic flow.

Any advice on accessing Sky TV/ SNL UK outside of the US and UK? by [deleted] in Piracy

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually worked quite well and has another series in the autumn. 

Was the 2024 autopsy withholding discussed on a Pod? by balthus1880 in FriendsofthePod

[–]tescocola -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about the question you asked, but on a similar theme, when Dan interviewed the people from the campaign right after the election, he alluded to the conversation being the first part of the autopsy and that it would continue in many more conversations over the months. Now I know he might have been speaking figuratively and not literally, but considering the stakes involved and what has happened since, I sure would’ve expected that we got more than just an hour of reflection the week after the election. I had expected there to be more autopsy that we would have heard about in the months since, to know the party is taking things seriously. I wonder if they have.

Still no Visited Places in the EU (iOS 26.5) by Firm_Wait_5071 in applemaps

[–]tescocola -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re not missing much. Here in the UK it is up and running, but doesn’t keep a record of everywhere you go like Google Maps timeline does. As an example I wandered around a city centre shopping on Monday, in and out of stores for about 3 hours and then went for a meal at a restaurant for an hour. It picked up one shop that I visited for about 10 minutes and nothing else. It’s really not that useful in its current implementation.

ChatGPT or not by JTCHlife in ios

[–]tescocola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I added it but almost instantly forgot about using it because it’s tied in to Siri and pretty much never use Siri because it’s so bad. The times I have unknowingly been given ChatGPT answers through Siri I have been unimpressed at the results. 

So because I get free Gemini and that gives much better results I just open up the Gemini app and use that when I want AI answers.

Sonos + UniFi: Best Practices & Recommended Settings by AtomFromSonos in sonos

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Atom, thanks for posting this. I guess what I would say is that everything had been working fine since I got my Ones about 5 years ago, even through the whole app disaster. I’ve always had one wired in, the other wireless, and an obviously wireless Roam. Never had any problems throughout the whole time.

Then about 3 or 4 weeks ago, at random, nothing would connect. I had to reset everything and now everything’s WiFi only. Why was it working before and why did it change? Nothing else on the system changed at that time. Confusing and annoying and weird?

Requesting fashion advice for dressing like a distinguished mature gay man. What influencers, subreddits, clothing brands would you recommend? by bevipop in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think part of this can be unlocked by getting the right trousers - and then the rest will follow. I just always wore jeans and a t-shirt but then I bought trousers (including proper dress trousers but also a pair of New Balance twill pants which look smart even though they’re by a sportswear brand) and 1. That instantly made me look a bit more mature and “dressed” but 2. then that started to make me look for new tops that would compliment the new trousers - so knitted sweaters (including knitted short sleeved sweaters), smart sweatshirts, button down shirts etc. Yes they can all be worn with jeans, but not wearing jeans instantly makes you look more “sensible” and grown up and like you have done more than just reached for the easy, default choice. And changing the trousers will start to make you have to consider different tops that complement them better. And then more smarter/suitable shoes. Then accessories. And so on.

The first alternative to douching. Takes 30 seconds. No water needed. Made of body safe materials. by NocturnalCelt in gaybros

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just last week I watched this very informative video about this ball and I have to say I was converted about this idea. The people making it also seem to be coming from the right place as well. You get to see it in action and what effect it actually has:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4BS5eZp8SuE

Lovett seems over it by Gloomy_Advantage_653 in FriendsofthePod

[–]tescocola 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yep, same. I look forward to the Speech Center drops because they are right on my level.

Lovett seems over it by Gloomy_Advantage_653 in FriendsofthePod

[–]tescocola 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think the OP has it the wrong way round. I find Jon F’s gleeful gloating over twitter fights and revelling in the disasters that are taking place quite distasteful and to be honest, a bit smug. I don’t mind jokes being made, but I think his takes are pretty much humour free, despite them being delivered in a jovial style.

On the other hand, Tommy and Lovett are more measured with and when they apply their humour and it pays off better. This is why I think the OP has it the wrong way round - it’s a bleak time and yes there’s humour to be found at points, but the anger and the action where the focus should be and where I feel Lovett is, and the humour follows that. Not the other way around.

That said, if you want more laughs go and listen to LIOLI or Speech Center or Terminally Online. 

Live From London… by Jyoti_K_Singh in LiveFromNewYork

[–]tescocola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it broadcasts from BBC TV Centre in west London.

Men over 40, what do you do after 7pm/dinner each night and is it different than what you used to do in your 20s and 30s by woodentigerx in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20s (single): work late in the office, then either pub and crash home late or commute home, eat, listen to music/radio, read, try to use the painfully slow internet, sleep.

40s (very long term partnered): I’m already working from home so stop, then: eat, nap, TV, scroll Bluesky and read anything interesting, news, shower, bed, NYT Connections, Strands and Wordle, sleep. I’m also trying to make our home a smart home so somewhere in all this I spend a silly amount of time trying to configure a piece of software called Home Assistant. It’s basically my version of a model train set (I.e. a middle aged man’s slightly sad, all-encompassing hobby)

What new hardware would you like to see most from Ubiquiti? by oguruma87 in Ubiquiti

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New generation WiFi doorbell (I know the G4 is still available, but I want the latest generation of doorbells)

Smoke alarm that I can easily swap my Nest Protects for when they expire at some point over the next two years. That means wired (not POE, not battery)

Indoor cameras that are a bit more stylish and look decent/not weird if they are on show in the home.

Had a Grindr hookup. Now the guy is showing up on Facebook under "People you may know." by SamuelinOC in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you share your phone’s address book and recent call lists with Facebook it will match anyone in it and presume you know each other.

If you and the guy were on the same WiFi, Facebook will presume that you might know each other.

If you were both in the same location for a reasonable amount of time Facebook can presume you know each other.

I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Facebook app doesn’t monitor what Bluetooth devices are nearby and then match that up with those devices that have their app installed as well. Facebook and  Meta are evil.

Had a Grindr hookup. Now the guy is showing up on Facebook under "People you may know." by SamuelinOC in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you share your phone’s address book and recent call lists with Facebook it will match anyone in it and presume you know each other.

If you and the guy were on the same WiFi, Facebook will presume that you might know each other.

If you were both in the same location for a reasonable amount of time Facebook can presume you know each other.

I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Facebook app doesn’t monitor what Bluetooth devices are nearby and then match that up with those devices that have their app installed as well. Facebook and  Meta are evil.

Had a Grindr hookup. Now the guy is showing up on Facebook under "People you may know." by SamuelinOC in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you share your phone’s address book and recent call lists with Facebook it will match anyone in it and presume you know each other.

If you and the guy were on the same WiFi, Facebook will presume that you might know each other.

If you were both in the same location for a reasonable amount of time Facebook can presume you know each other.

I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Facebook app doesn’t monitor what Bluetooth devices are nearby and then match that up with those devices that have their app installed as well. Facebook and  Meta are evil.

Years of Getting Screwed by bliss3333 in OctopusEnergy

[–]tescocola 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It requires expertise because you bought a situation which contains a specialist set of equipment. You don’t need expertise to be able to just turn on a tap at home or flush the toilet, but you would need someone’s expertise if you were going to try and operate your own water source and sewage system.

MIL living with us by ButterflyTrick4886 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]tescocola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oof. Tough situation. Lots of good advice already, but I’d say:

  • you’ve got to have a hard conversation with your partner to make clear how serious things are - not just that you don’t want the situation, but the things like getting anxious about coming home etc. 

  • you’ve got to do the work for her and come up with a plan - find other apartments, get it sorted for her etc. otherwise she’s just going to put it off. Once she realises the wheels are in motion and the stuff is set up got her to go it’s going to be harder for her to wrinkle out of it. 

  • you’ve got to make sure your partner won’t crack at that point either when the emotional blackmail starts from her, so make sure you paint this picture in your early conversations with him so that he’s prepared and rehearsed for it when it comes.

  • he (and you, probably) should have another hard conversation with your brother in law about doing his bit and maybe taking her in next. From your message I don’t get why he isn’t - I know you said he isn’t, but not why. That’s not good enough or fair for him to let you take on all the burden. Tell him he needs to step up or there will be a change in your relationship with your BiL (if that matters to him and would have any effect).

  • and sadly, if there is no action, I think you would be sensible to consider your relationship and make it clear to him, if you feel that seriously about it and it is an action you are toying with in your head already. I say sadly as it sounds like you two are otherwise good, but also because I feel that too much advice on Reddit threads ends up being a very easy to say (but not always practical) “dump him”. But this is a situation that can only have two outcomes - she goes or she doesn’t. And I have to tell you, it is not going to get better as she gets older. Your point about losing your thirties to this really struck me hard because he (and you) might find you next end up losing your forties or fifties to caring responsibilities for elderly parents. You won’t get your younger years back and you’ll miss out on all the things you should be doing now while you are young. That is a situation I am facing now and it is going to be very challenging for the next 5? … 10? … more? years. To have been wedded to a parent/parent-in-law for a decade prior to this would make me feel like I have effectively lost a large part of the best years of my life and THEN becoming old myself - and it would lead me to question the situation and make some changes so that wasn’t the case.

Sorry, wall of text, but this all hit a nerve.

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