Manager: This task only takes 30 minutes. Why did it take you the whole day? by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

do git commit -v and then just summarize the diff you have in your editor in a human readable form.

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Seeking Recommendations for Driving Technique Books Comparable to "Stick and Rudder" (techy.news)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hello everyone,

I'm on the lookout for books that delve into the nuances of driving on the US public road system, with a focus similar to what "Stick and Rudder" offers for flying. I've recently read "How to Drive" by The Stig and I'm eager to explore more in this genre.

Specifically, I'm interested in books that offer detailed, technical insights into driving – be it for everyday road use or advanced driving skills. I'm fascinated by the depth and detail found in "Stick and Rudder" regarding flying, and I'm hoping to find something of a similar caliber related to driving.

Does anyone have recommendations for books that provide a comprehensive and technical approach to driving, especially those that might be beneficial for someone looking to deepen their understanding and skills on the road?

Any suggestions for titles or authors to explore would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

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FLY8MA.com Flight Training | Time Lapse Thunder Storms | How clouds and storms form (www.youtube.com)
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travel routers by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

I'm also currently exploring options for travel routers and am particularly interested in their interaction with captive portals.

My main question is: Are there any travel routers out there that offer the ability to automatically log into captive portals? This feature would be incredibly convenient for frequent travelers like me, eliminating the need to manually enter credentials each time.

Additionally, I'm curious if there are any plugins or software modifications that can be added to existing travel routers to enable this functionality. If anyone has experience with setting up a travel router to automatically handle captive portals, your insights would be highly valuable.

Looking for Self-Hosted Budgeting Tools Similar to YNAB by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I’m using firefly iii now and mentioned it in the post.

Looking for Self-Hosted Budgeting Tools Similar to YNAB by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

I used to be a GNUCash user for 5+ years but I don't think it did budgeting very well either, let alone via the envelope method. Am I missing something there in the newest versions?

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Looking for Self-Hosted Budgeting Tools Similar to YNAB (techy.news)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hi everyone,

I'm currently on the lookout for a self-hosted budgeting tool that utilizes the envelope method, similar to what YNAB offers. I've been using Firefly III for a while, and it's great, but I'm seeking something that brings the budgeting aspect more to the forefront, rather than something I refer to in hindsight.

Ideally, I'd like a tool that allows for proactive budget management, where I can allocate funds to specific categories or 'envelopes' ahead of time. This way, I can track my expenses against my budget as they happen, rather than just reviewing them after the fact.

Additionally, having an iOS app for easy access and management on the go would be a huge plus.

Does anyone have recommendations for tools that fit this description? Any suggestions or insights from personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Is it worth upgrading my e reader? (techy.news)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I’ve got a kindle keyboard 3 and want to know if there’s anything better out now. My main requirement is being able to load in my own content and have a nice cover/case

I don’t care about apps or web browsers, but it would be nice to have something that is easy to sync or upload data to.

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[Question] using vim in iterm2 on osx as an external editor (techy.news)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Does anyone have a way of launching vim in iterm2 under osx as an external editor? I saw a empty discussion on deadit and tried a few things out so I'd love a recipe if someone else has it figured out. Thanks in advance!

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[FAA] How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing (www.faasafety.gov)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I found this as I was looking for something to assist me calling for weather this evening.

Art Prize by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, went to the Marriott, atrium, and a few other places last night. Going again to some symphony concert my GF found this weekend.

Dear Brother Printers: Eat a [Sponsor friendly words here] by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I don't think there's any point on spamming articles just for points since there's no algorithm that would weight their future posts higher. Please just assume the poster had good intentions and found it interesting and wanted to share.

What are some commonly known facts that are too bizarre for you to believe to be true? by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

yeah, exactly. I don't know enough about the implementation details to know if it is actually consuming 0 fuel though but there's not much work the engine is actually doing.

What are some commonly known facts that are too bizarre for you to believe to be true? by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

When you're engine braking—like when you downshift and let off the gas—the ECU often cuts off fuel to the cylinders. The throttle valve is also closed. In this scenario, your RPMs are maintained by the car's forward motion, which is connected through the drivetrain back to the engine.

So yeah, you're not using any fuel in that case, but you're still turning the engine over. The wheels are essentially driving the engine instead of the other way around. That's how you can have RPMs but no fuel flow during engine braking. The energy to keep the engine turning is coming from the car's inertia.

A common example would be going downhill. You downshift to a lower gear, take your foot off the gas, and let the engine do the work to help slow you down. You'll see the tachometer showing RPMs, but fuel flow is minimal or even cut off, thanks to our friend the ECU.

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GitHub - ddosify/alaz: Effortless, Low-Overhead, eBPF-based Kubernetes Monitoring (github.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[Youtube] Fog for Aviators (www.youtube.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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About a year ago while doing my ground school with gold seal, I kinda complained about how a lot of stuff in the weather section was just a wall of text. Well, props to Russ and the other people at GS for enhancing that content. He told me he was currently working with a meteorologist (I think the guy in this video) for the IR stuff so I'm glad to see some stuff at the private pilot level too

Are there enough people in here with an interest in meeting up to make it happen? by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd say this is a lot more niche than Reddit and I'm a lot more likely to have someone in common with other people interested in FOSS/federated networks.

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Accounting rules change could end iPod touch update fee [2009] (arstechnica.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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AOPA: Flying to Canada Guide by paul in c/[email protected]
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AOPA: Flying to Canada Guide (www.aopa.org)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Just had a lesson today and I was asked to plan a trip that crosses CA airspace. Found this as a nice reference for figuring out what's involved in going to CA

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Are there enough people in here with an interest in meeting up to make it happen? (techy.news)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Your 90-Second Survival Plan for Takeoff Emergencies - FLYING Magazine by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Here's a video with some more related comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoMJcOrgcEw

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Your 90-Second Survival Plan for Takeoff Emergencies - FLYING Magazine (www.flyingmag.com)
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Installed a Ram Mount in the 4runner. by paul in c/[email protected]
[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Here's another photo of it with everything buttoned up.

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