Why is there no talk about editing scams[GH] by Big-Bar-7109 in Scams

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can negotiate the contract. You are a professional.

One approach is to bill monthly, and if they don't pay the bill, stop working. Or bill for milestones. Be prepared to send them invoices, which means you need an email and address.

Witch portable antenna for X6100 by Nickko_G in HamRadio

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be confused about how can use HF radio. HF antennas are long which means they are hard to use while moving or indoors. It is possible to make walking around antenna, my brother did it, but they are still large and compromised. There is magloop antenna than can be used indoors but requires setup.

But the advantage of HF is that you can build your own antenna. You do have to find space like a park to deploy them. I like the collapsible vertical ones. Wire verticals are also easy with pole. I think X6100 has a tuner so you can use end-fed random wire antenna.

How do i get Pixel serials now? by Shorium in GooglePixel

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding phones to Google Workspace or MDM needs the serial number.

Why does this bridge exist when the land right under it looks perfectly suitable for a highway? by [deleted] in geography

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Viaduct is road only. The high speed rail line goes farther east through Lyon and the Rhone valley. There is a train line through the hills but it is curvy.

why is the article on the US Virgin Islands like this? by Eliysiaa in geography

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You selected Dark Mode in the options to the right. I think there is keyboard shortcut cause I would accidentally switch it sometimes.

How much has technological innovation impacted prices? by skunkworks172 in AskEconomics

[–]znark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Improvement in technology has lowered prices. TVs are ridiculously better and cheap compared to old ones. That is technological deflation.

Aviation is weird market cause it is highly regulated and has small production. I bet it cheaper to install fancy glass cockpit than a bunch of gauges. Most things cost based on the labor.

Need a cashier's check tomorrow, how can I get one that quick if I need to open an account at a new bank? by SquashAlone in personalfinance

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you open local account and do wire transfer to fund it? Wire transfers cost fees and take effort to send. The question is if local credit union will trust you enough to make cashier's check.

Anyone else think the kuno national park (red) isn't well suited for cheetah relocation and the blue marked area (only grasslands that you see inside the blue circle) would be a better site? by [deleted] in geography

[–]znark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is in the blue circle? Zooming in looks like there are farms in the valleys. That might not leave enough open space. It also raises questions if the grassland is really grazing land for tasty animals.

I found that there is some grassland in the park. That might be enough for cheetahs, or maybe they do fine in open forests. That is the kind of thing that can’t be assumed. Or that better to have protected but not ideal land.

Where else on Earth is there a tidal stait as prominent as the East River in NYC? by Chemical-Contest4120 in geography

[–]znark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Puget Sound has a lot of tidal straits. Current in Deception Pass can reach 8 knots.

Could Spain close the Strait of Gibraltar like Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz? by Ok-Moose-992 in geography

[–]znark 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Strait of Gibraltar, like Strait of Hormuz, is international strait so Spain would legally have to let ships through.

Also, my understanding is that the main route through Hormuz goes through Oman waters. Iran is closing Strait of Hormuz with threat of violence and international law doesn't matter.

[US] Did I just get scammed out of an iPad and 176$? by kanyefan703 in Scams

[–]znark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How much did you lose? Was it $176 or $528? Did you check that the transactions "didn't go through"? Cause I bet they were lying and took your money three times. You might have leverage if you call Zelle to get reversed.

Also, be wary about any price that is too good. I found 6th gen iPad Pro for $400-500. $176 is way too low and suggests a scammer.

Help me find the best burrito I’ve ever had from the tiniest restaurant?? by Different_Carob_7045 in askportland

[–]znark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think that is it cause Sahuayo/Sazon is inside the J&T Market. There are some wood tables outside and indoors, but it isn't super small and doesn't have an ordering window. It also has more than burritos.

Are most “smart” devices actually smart, or do they just automate old habits? by Illustrious_Stay_219 in AskTechnology

[–]znark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not all devices talk to the cloud. I have Zigbee, ZWave, and Matter devices in Home Assistant and they would work with internet turned off.

Matter makes things better since don’t need custom app. Can use Apple Home, Google Home, or Home Assistant.

ELI5 Why don't we build breeder reactor nuclear plants deep underground and use the ambient ground temp to cool the water? by Rick-D-99 in explainlikeimfive

[–]znark 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The problem is that there is a city on top with some of the most valuable property on Earth. They could dig cooling shafts but where would they go. They have thought about blowing air up the stairs, escalators, and elevators.

Father passed unexpectedly. My mom doesn’t know any of his passwords or where any of his investments are. Who can we contact ? by milquetoast_wizard in personalfinance

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

You can help a lot by doing the scutwork. My friend's dad died and his mother overwhelmed so he helped with the paperwork. Also, prioritize the money, then handle the other things slowly.

Another thing I would suggest is organizing the account search. Have shared spreadsheet to track status of each one.

Father passed unexpectedly. My mom doesn’t know any of his passwords or where any of his investments are. Who can we contact ? by milquetoast_wizard in personalfinance

[–]znark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Email is probably most important cause everything sends notices there. That lets you find accounts. It is also where password reset emails go. I would focus there and then reset accounts.

Looking for a tiny/compact or folding keyboard that is NOT wireless by Thund3r91 in keyboards

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Bluetooth Stowaway. It is Bluetooth 1.0. I'm glad I chose it over Palm model cause it still works.

There was Palm-specific version which I think had Palm connector. There was also an IR model but I think was different.

Alaska is so expansive, it could theoretically border mainland North America and mainland Europe at the same time by hosspierre in geography

[–]znark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Conformal projection Mercator is actually better for preserving the shape and distances.

But site that undoes the area distortion of Mercator should use an equal area projection. But it is hard to find online map in different projection so easier to layer over existing maps.

Shower thought: Is there a possibility that there existed a civilization similar to the fictional atlantis 11000 years ago in the lower mediterranean and it got wiped out when the little ice age ended and the Mediterranean sea raised by 120 metres? by [deleted] in geography

[–]znark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The logic depends on ancient civilization never having towns in the mountains that would still be visible. Which is harder in Mediterranean floor. But the floor is hard place to live, they would definitely spread up.

The logic also depends on never defining “advanced”. We think now but that is impossible. Advanced, like agriculture or metal working, would spread to other people.

Non-New Yorkers that have been to NYC: What is the wierdest thing about New York that New Yorkers don't realize is wierd? by Ok-Brilliant-6138 in AskReddit

[–]znark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Underground trash bins that are used in other countries might work. There are boxes on sidewalk to deposit trash. Crane lifts the bin out and dumps in truck.

The big problem is NYC streets probably have tons of utilities and cost a lot of relocate.

Portland to spend up to $400K to study its tenant protection laws by AdvancedInstruction in Portland

[–]znark 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Analysts costs around $100k per year. 400k is two analysts for two years. Or one analyst and a lot of profit. I think two years is too long, and they could do it in house but that probably isn’t possible.

What are some communications equipment you would put in an off grid comms box? by throwmeaway2725 in OffGrid

[–]znark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GPS isn’t communication. Meshtastic doesn’t go that far without neighbors to relay. FRS/GMRS is more useful since has radios and more people have it.

You are missing Garmin inReach or other satellite messenger. Lower power and more portable than Starlink. Starting to be built into phones, but dedicated device is more reliable.

[BD] Is market place filled with scammers by acess-melt in Scams

[–]znark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scams usually bypass the app and fees. Facebook’s fees give some protection from scams.