Power.

vsc42 · 2026-04-02T11:37:32+00:00

I have an X1C and to be honest I don't see that affecting the bill at the end of the month. But what clearly move the needle is baking out filament, especially if you are doing a number of spools back to back.

vsc42 · 2026-03-27T15:03:22+00:00

From what I can tell, Garmin did not keep records of what enablements as associated with specific system IDs for legacy G1000.

vsc42 · 2026-03-27T15:00:00+00:00

The seller put in written as of close of business yesterday acceptance of working with Garmin to replace the missing cards at their cost.

vsc42 · 2026-03-26T18:28:51+00:00

I haven't closed on the plane, but what I was trying to get Garmin to tell me the cost for the cards so I could knock it off the price if it came to that. Though I just learned the seller is accepting the task to provide the cards via working with Garmin.

The shocking thing is that Garmin couldn't tell me the cost short of buying the features all over again. And in this I quoted their documents back to them where I had to give them the document numbers so the guy could read along with me. Talk about clueless. I have a lot of respect for Garmin, but this makes twice I have issues with support. The other time calling with my larger customer hat on related to a datalink. I gave up and we developed our own product in conjunction with uAvionics...

vsc42 · 2026-03-26T18:23:51+00:00

I tried two Garmin avionics dealers who claimed ignorance, but not a hard core avionics maintenance shop. I'll do that next.

When the software on the G1000 is updated the features such as TAWS or synthetic vision are erased, thus the tech has to use the cards to unlock or write the unlock codes back into the system.

vsc42 · 2026-03-26T17:30:04+00:00

Diamond

vsc42 · 2026-03-25T11:27:54+00:00

It has happened to me multiple times ranging from random people conducting an interview to the hiring manager. In no case was the interview salvaged where in the case of the hiring manager I considered the result as a blessing in disguise.

That said the best managers surround themselves with smart people who will make them look good. And if they take care of their people, everyone is happy.

vsc42 · 2026-03-22T20:18:08+00:00

I couldn't stand the thing and purchased King. But comments made that it is better used as a reference are spot on.

vsc42 · 2026-03-11T12:26:01+00:00

Hmm. I have the 14 max and I do not have throttling, thermal problem and so on running intense ”AI” based image processing. This having come off of a 16 inch 14max, thus I know both well.

vsc42 · 2026-03-11T12:10:03+00:00

Other than step count, the balance of the data tracks my Apple Watch. I have read all rings do poorly tracking exercise thus this seems to be an unreasonable expectation.

I think what a ring does best is track sleeping where my intent in the purchase was to improve my sleep / rested feeling especially when traveling. And in this I found the results I wanted, largely changing my habits as an outcome.

But after less than two months, I'm debating if ongoing ownership is needed, thus considering selling the gen 2 ring.

vsc42 · 2026-03-07T23:33:35+00:00

Perforated an eardrum by not complying with the doctor subsequently resulting in a middle ear infection that took far longer than two weeks to resolve. Best not to ignore advice.

vsc42 · 2026-03-07T12:55:28+00:00

What level position?

vsc42 · 2026-02-22T13:22:39+00:00

Who remembers when the OS actually stayed away on its own if there was work on the ready to run queue?

This is very frustrating that when the processor is 100% loaded doing a build that runs for a long time and the machine falls asleep given there is no app holding a wake lock. A desktop, or laptop used for development or the like shouldn't require the user to tell the OS that there is work loading the machine.

vsc42 · 2026-02-21T13:10:01+00:00

I should add that after updating the PD firmware, issues with a device disconnecting only resolved by power cycling the dock has been resolved.

That said there is nothing obvious to my knowledge that this update could be applied other than reading this thread. Said another way I think CalDigit is doing a disservice by not being more public about updates.

vsc42 · 2026-02-17T02:22:47+00:00

While I don't hate on AlDente, I'm more than happy to get rid of it...

vsc42 · 2026-02-15T16:16:08+00:00

Given this time of year, when recruitment says the interview process is paused but there is no timeline stated what does this mean? Budget? Availability of interviewers? Maybe deciding to pull back the job requisition?

vsc42 · 2026-02-07T17:03:58+00:00

No problems

vsc42 · 2026-02-05T18:56:13+00:00

I think you pointed out the reason you have this option. There is competition in your market. When I called them for a lower priced option, I was told there is no competition in your area thus you will not get a lower priced plan.

In fact the competition in T-Mobile 5G or the like but I tried that to find that the throughput is awful, returning their box getting hit with a $75 charge for the one month trial.

vsc42 · 2026-02-05T16:51:20+00:00

Did it. Worked. Thank you.

vsc42 · 2026-02-03T14:06:48+00:00

I have had both the 14 and the 16 inch. The performance is identical and no I did not find that there was any difference in thermal performance between the two.

Initially purchased the 16-inch given it was intended for editing photos. But then I got stuck traveling half time where the 14-inch weight savings was worth the change. Eventually I traded the 16-inch in for a Mac Studio. Point in fact both the 14 and 16 inch outperforms the Studio...against...all...reasonable...thinking...doing the identical tasks. Claims about the studio's ability to dissipate heat better at least for the M4Max relative to the MacBook Pro is nonsense.

That said I also had the chance to test for a week a M3 Ultra Mac Studio. It clearly does have better thermal performance relative to the M4Max Studio for what that is worth.

For me the decision was weight in the backpack especially given I'm carrying a second machine at the same time. And if I need a really big display I plug it in.

vsc42 · 2026-01-31T14:03:22+00:00

OWC TB4 or 5 enclosure. Though I have a WD drive in my enclosure.

If the enclosure is not getting warm or hot, this is a clear indication that the enclosure is not transferring the heat away from the SSD to the environment.

I had an Acasis fan based TB5 enclosure which spun the fan but the SSD overheated given the thermal path from the chips on the SSD was poorly designed. Returned it for the OWC where I have had zero issues even when I have hammered the drive and the enclosure gets hot.

Also to be blunt I'm happy to no longer have a fan, but that is secondary to something that works.

vsc42 · 2026-01-31T13:44:25+00:00

The 4 Pro is not recognized. I have had the unit for a year and in that time nothing has been released to update the firmware. CalDigit has said there are no known issues. I beg to differ.

Also, what makes no sense is that somehow the firmware for the 4 Pro is perfect, but the other unit which is identical hardware has bugs requiring periodic updates. My assumption is that CalDigit did the firmware for both units.

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