>I suppose you could just use a Bluetooth PAN instead (and it uses less power!)
On that note, it's worth pointing out that many Android (and other) phones allow USB-based tethering as well, which eliminates the need to use the airspace entirely.
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On that note, it's worth pointing out that many Android (and other) phones allow USB-based tethering as well, which eliminates the need to use the airspace entirely.
In the latest pre-release before 10.10.1 came out, the iCloud settings broke so that you could only access the system settings by agreeing to the iCloud EULA, or clicking very quickly and hoping you could press the back button before the dialog reappeared. Very obvious, easy to reproduce bug.
Even after sending in multiple reports via Feedback assistant, it's still a live bug in 10.10.1 production. I get it, bugs happen, but the lack of QA and use of feedback assistant is really mindblowing to me.
Anyone have some light to shed on what's up?
Getting really tired of HN stating obvious paranoia instead of talking about innovation these days. Yes, I get that privacy concerns exist, and this should always be kept in mind. But when more than 90% of the comments are about that, and circulating on completely theoretical claims, we've lost all value in the conversation.
If you want a camera monitoring your home, but don't want it stored on someone elses' system, it's pretty easy to roll your own with a variety of configurations.
JavaScript is at the heart of web apps, where DOM, CSS, and logic are married. Sure, you can bypass it using server side scripting or languages that convert to JS, but in the end, you're trying to sew a dress using only hotglue. It'll work, but it's the wrong tool for the job, and it'll lead you down a road of pain and headaches.
I'd recommend collaborating with someone who knows JavaScript well, then you can focus on backend logic and collaborate on other pieces.
Here's what it looks like for me: https://gist.github.com/jaxbot/a11d55ddaa12901162e5
sudo apt-get install vim
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Awesome writeup, thank you!
You can micro optimize areas of code for better CPU (and thus battery) efficiency, but the largest use of power in a phone is the cellular radio, WiFi, bluetooth, screen, digitizer, and other bits of hardware. The CPU makes a difference, but most likely not in a noticeable way
Thanks for the link, this is golden trolling :p
It is, indeed, not a laptop. It works well on a desk, or a small tray in a classroom, or, if you have an SP2 with the second angle, it makes a decent, but not amazing, laptop.
It's really designed to be a device that can be used in a variety of scenarios, and is decent at all of them, but not great at any of them.
I personally like mine, and it's worth a shot if curiosity sparks. The Microsoft Stores are super friendly, and will let you basically take the device from the display and use it around the store. I put Vim on one and experimented with it on my lap, and found the experience to be decent enough.
That being said, it's top heavy and overall a strange device. If you love 100% of everything about an MBP, you probably won't like this. But if you don't, then give it a try. Can't hurt anything.
Just as a fair warning to anyone who reads this to take it with some salt ;)