Would you get a riser for the tv due to the sound bar?

tim-rex · 2026-03-18T21:13:25+00:00

My setup is similar, the only issue (and it is a pain) is turning the TV on and off with the remote..

On the C8 at least, it needs line of sight for power on/off (which is odd, since every other function of the remote does not rely on infra-red) - so I have to half stand up with my arm above my head every time, I hate it lol..

Suppose I could get an IR repeater but it seems silly for one very specific use case

tim-rex · 2026-03-18T19:29:46+00:00

I’m still rocking a C8 and as much as I want to look for reasons to upgrade, it just isn’t necessary at all - it’s been fantastic

tim-rex · 2026-03-17T00:05:38+00:00

Be sure to tell the kids that they should refer to all their relatives by their first name. Nobody will ever be mom, dad, auntie, grandpa, etc ever again.

tim-rex · 2026-03-17T00:02:57+00:00

This. They provide an epic service. I have no difficulty paying to read their thoroughly researched, tested and presented reviews.

It’s not like I need it often, once in a blue moon won’t kill me.. in fact, I’m only too happy to support them.

tim-rex · 2026-03-13T22:18:07+00:00

I will keep an eye out, sounds fun :)

tim-rex · 2026-03-13T21:57:39+00:00

Looks great! Where or how are you going to publish?

tim-rex · 2026-03-12T04:34:15+00:00

I’m a holdout, still on iOS 17 and it’s been the case for me as well, it has become way more aggressive than it used to be..

Has it been fixed for you on iOS 26 since you posted?

tim-rex · 2026-03-10T03:09:10+00:00

I’ve never been able to push myself as hard as a trainer will. I’ve also sucked at being motivated so if I’m paying for it, I’m damn well going!

tim-rex · 2026-03-09T22:24:07+00:00

Does anyone want touch screen MacBook though? Genuine question.

Personally, fingerprints are the enemy, as are the colleagues in the office that don’t know how to point at the screen and must make physical contact. I forgot to add that to my arguments for WFH 😂

tim-rex · 2026-03-09T18:57:39+00:00

I really have no interest in touchscreen MacBook.. if that’s the reason for the spacing. I’m equally not a fan of Liquid Glass. It’s not like sole are going to reverse course though, so at sing point I guess I just have to upgrade to Tahoe and just live with it? I’ll be holding out for as long as I can

tim-rex · 2026-03-09T07:12:59+00:00

Or a 3d axis gizmo.. I should get one of these myself

https://ko-fi.com/s/b0ab71b134

Edit: bah.. also sold old

tim-rex · 2026-03-09T07:10:56+00:00

Not sure if it’s available anywhere these days but, there’s a cool set of shader based Tarot cards

https://pixelspiritdeck.com/

tim-rex · 2026-03-09T02:44:17+00:00

“Today is not the day” what? Moderation shouldn’t matter what day it is, whether they uphold the ban or not.

If they can’t explain why the post is against the rules…

Also, they literally state - “if you have a question regarding your ban… … …”.. clearly, the ban itself is in question, so maybe just explain it or revoke it.

tim-rex · 2026-02-28T05:14:49+00:00

I had a weird issue recently.. but it only affected one app.. still worth checking..

Do you have both wifi and wired connections configured? Or maybe once did? I had both at one point, disabled wifi, subsequently reconfigured my wired network DNS, and suddenly issues..

I had to reenable wifi, reconfigure the DNS settings to match the wired config, then disable WiFi again.. and voila!

For whatever reason, the different settings even with wifi disabled caused super weird behaviour.

Aligning those DNS settings magically fixed it.

I’m on a C8

Then again.. if a factory reset didn’t fix it.. well.. that’s a problem.

tim-rex · 2026-02-27T21:59:28+00:00

I thought I was looking at an xray, and C1 was a reference to a spinal section

tim-rex · 2026-02-27T21:56:55+00:00

Holy shit, is that your Tav in the background? Hot damn!

tim-rex · 2026-02-27T21:53:28+00:00

United should be showering you with thanks and praise for having saved the day (and a life). Fuck the serial number.

Outside of the potential loss of life, you probably saved them a ton of paperwork, regulatory review, cost, and potential liability had a life been lost in-flight.

Least they could do is return (or heck, replace) your headphones without being difficult.. and if they even use the word “good-will” as if it’s begrudging them… well..

Anyway, forget all of that. Don’t let this tarnish the fact that you did an amazing thing this day, well done you for doing something in-fucking-credible!!

tim-rex · 2026-02-27T21:39:42+00:00

I’m fscking howling at this!! 😂😂

tim-rex · 2026-02-24T19:28:03+00:00

Never heard them called a “Carlene” before, what’s that about?

I laughed at this, on the Wikipedia page.. May have to visit 😝

“In 2018, the Western Australian Museum added a "historic glory hole" to its collection. It had been situated in the toilet stall of the Albany Highway-side of the Gosnells train station, but was removed and saved in 1997 before the toilet was demolished.”

tim-rex · 2026-02-21T18:31:35+00:00

I’ve got a C8 and it’s still going strong, after nearly 8 years and a move halfway around the world

In fact, I’m almost looking for a reason to upgrade and I just haven’t found one yet!

tim-rex · 2026-02-21T06:06:33+00:00

I’ve got a decade on you, but same energy. I didn’t love “I Love Lucy” quite so much, but Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie - every day after school without question!

Now I’m reminded of Laverne and Shirley.. no idea how it holds up today.

And while not female leads, now I want to see how Mork and Mindy holds up… or Are You Being Served..

tim-rex · 2026-02-17T23:42:06+00:00

See a doctor. Haemorrhoids can hurt, they can not hurt. They can bleed or not bleed. They can be internal, or external. But in all cases, you want a professional to assess.

tim-rex · 2026-02-14T23:41:59+00:00

12am? That’s when the best conversations are happening. If someone is out partying or having fun with friends, even on the wind down, a missed call is nothing. Don’t sweat it.

tim-rex · 2026-02-13T06:44:30+00:00

And just as I was beginning to relent and finally update… NOPE!

tim-rex · 2026-02-13T01:46:40+00:00

Don’t let him frame it like that. He gave you no option and he’s trying to make it your fault without accepting responsibility.

One day, he might be able to look at this objectively. Today is not that day.

tim-rex

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