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fergbrain··on I don't need a VPS anymore
Ziply Fiber has been great and I get 1gb symmetric for $80/month with no data cap.

My homelab has never been happier!

fergbrain··on Tell HN: Apple Music Is Down
And Apple Maps
fergbrain··on Spotify was down
No, Russia is likely jamming GPS. It’s a somewhat frequent occurrence even before the war.
fergbrain··on Ask HN: New web service idea that you would pay for?
I use Todoist and have beeen happy with it. You can even do a kanban board.
fergbrain··on AT&T, Verizon delay new 5G service after Buttigieg request
I’m not sure what a two week delay gets everyone, unless turning down power near airports is the solution and they need the two weeks reconfigure the towers?
fergbrain··on [dead]
The way Lumen (née CenturyLink) typical install these units is to have a splice point outside in a box and then drill a hole inside and mount another cable management rig that the Calix snaps into.

It basically feeds the fiber in from the back and you can catch a catch a glimpse of the white sheathing in the bottom corner as it loops from behind and into thr ONT.

fergbrain··on Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters
Being tall isn’t illegal.

Physically ripping out a catalytic converter from a persons car is.

And don’t forget, it’s not like the police will do anything to help you…they’ve abdicated their role in many places for many crimes.

fergbrain··on Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters
This.

It’s not just a random part of a car their stealing. It’s entirely possible that loosing the catalytic converter cascades into being jobless and homeless.

fergbrain··on How to Ship the World’s Largest Space Telescope 5,800 Miles Across the Ocean
It also fits in a C-5
fergbrain··on How to Ship the World’s Largest Space Telescope 5,800 Miles Across the Ocean
Ah, must have accidentally skipped of that part. Cheers!

For anyone else: “ While STTARS has previously transported Webb components to other NASA or partner facilities primarily by air, the team chose to transport Webb by sea to Kourou due to the logistics of landing at the Cayenne Airport in French Guiana. The 40-mile (65-kilometer) route between the airport and the launch site features seven bridges that STTARS would have been too heavy to cross. In addition, the drive from the Port de Pariacabo to Webb’s launch site is relatively short. In comparison, a drive from the Cayenne Airport to the launch site, factoring in STTARS’ slow speeds and other constraints, would have taken about two days.”

fergbrain··on How to Ship the World’s Largest Space Telescope 5,800 Miles Across the Ocean
Why not fly the telescope to the launch site?
fergbrain··on Michelin Airless
Sounds like it’s used as ballast: https://tractoraddict.com/tractor-tires-filled-with-water/
fergbrain··on Simulating the Apollo 11 LM Ascent Stage Orbit [pdf]
Northrop Grumman already have the MEV-2, which does just that: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/12/22380581/northrop-grumman...
fergbrain··on Show HN: I’m an introvert – made an app to help maintain connections with people
This is beyond awesome! Downloading now!
fergbrain··on List of people declared persona non grata
How long until Sam Denby from Wendover makes a Half As Interesting video on this?

Edit: typo

fergbrain··on Reddit is banning any Aimee Challenor mention. UK public figure and Reddit admin
It sounds like the flagging was done by users, not HN admin...so that’s good: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26558198
fergbrain··on Schools Are Abandoning Invasive Proctoring Software After Student Backlash
Good!
fergbrain··on The 8-bit Guy: “My House is Ruined”
Fortunately he said that he has insurance that will pay for everything.
fergbrain··on Supercookie: Browser Fingerprinting via Favicon
Same on Safari in iOS (latest version as of this date).
fergbrain··on Ask HN: What is the cost to launch a SaaS business MVP
Getting to MVP doesn't mean you have to market. In fact, you shouldn't be spending that much on marketing until you've validated your MVP.
fergbrain··on Ask HN: What is the cost to launch a SaaS business MVP
$20...cost of a domain name and hosting.
fergbrain··on In remote U.P., ham radio helps Michiganders connect amid isolation
I’m in the US and it doesn’t work for me either. I think you have to be a subscriber to view the article.
fergbrain··on Ask HN: Anyone else burnt out due to extended lockdown and work-from-home?
Yes.
fergbrain··on Starship / Super Heavy
> “a hard impact on the pad.”

It’s called a RUD: Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly

fergbrain··on US internet speeds 91% faster in 2020 according to user speed tests
Also Ziply Fiber bought Frontier’s network in WA, OR, and ID, and started investing in their infra and expanding areas.
fergbrain··on Nest Outage for Apps, Thermostats, Protect, and Live Feed
For now....
fergbrain··on CISA: The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history
Do you have a copy of your thesis online? I’d be curious to learn more.
fergbrain··on Building an artificial sun that looks realistic [video]
The focal point of any such amplification would be where the LED is mounted...so I think it would be a non-issue
fergbrain··on Man charged for 'liking' photo of murdered French teacher
By definition it’s the state (whomever the state allows), since they have a monopoly on force.
fergbrain··on The RIAA’s attack on YouTube-dl is not a DMCA 512 infringement
I really hope EFF is able to take this on.
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