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richie510

@ richie510 @lemmy.world

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  • Trmnl experiences?

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  • I read some vague language like this on Reddit as well. When I did my own digging, it came up empty. How does one indipendently verify these claims about the guy behind TRMNL. Also, I'm assuming the guy in question is Ryan Kulp, who is listed as the founder.

  • And no paper towels to use on the handle

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  • There is some blame on the establishment for not providing a garbage by the door to alleviate this issue. However, if it was provided and people are still trashy, I guess it is what it is.

  • Tuya devices popularity

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  • So a tuya dev account can make them local, this is the piece I was missing. Now I want to get one just to try it out.

  • Home Assistant 2026.3: A clean sweep

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  • This update seems pretty tame from the release notes, but I was worried about the python update.

    I have a lot of HACS integrations, and several HACS custom repository integrations that are updated very slowly when things get updated around them.

    I'm happy to report that all of my integrations work just fine after the update.

  • homeassistant @lemmy.world
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    Tuya devices popularity

    openhomefoundation.grafana.net /public-dashboards/1cb22c82e90c4f64afb366c6125a8489

  • Home Assistant Voice

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  • I had this same issue with one of those little cube $10 voice hardware things. I was using the locally run wake word and it would crash HA every time I activated the wake word. I also have the Voice PE hardware and this never has caused the issue. I couldn’t find anything about it and didn’t really use the extra satellite much, so I just took it out of service for the last month.

  • Recommendations on an iPhone 16 Pro case that is not usuriously overpriced for a 10 cent piece of plastic, but still might offer good quality, and a STRONG magnet on the back?

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  • ESR. They have cases as low as $13 with strong magnets and a premium feel.

  • YSK that Amazon has different prices for different people

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  • People should never trust Amazon or the "% off deal" that Amazon is advertising. Always verify against camelcamelcamel.com to ensure that the price is actually a deal and not artificially inflated due to some demand spike or their algorithm thinking that you really need it right now.

  • Home-Assistant Compatible Hub Needed

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  • I have no suggestions for a hub that does what you want. However, Homeassistant does all of what you want and more.

    If you have a box that HA can run on, just try it. You can integrate things you would not even expect. You can get the official Zigbee usb dongle from Nabu Casa or from anywhere you choose. Then just start pulling over one device at a time getting comfortable with HA. You can add a Z-Wave dongle, a Thread dongle, and more.

    With Home Assistant the best place to start is to just get it running on your network and see all the stuff it finds on its own. Then get a Zigbee dongle and start moving things over as slow as you like. This is by far the best path rather than relying on some other hub that will eventually EOL and leave you hanging again.

    Automations in HA are very easy, and coming from HomeKit, they are an absolute dream to work with.

    Don't wait to order something to get started with HA, just install it on whatever you have lying around or install it in a VM with VirtualBox if you have nothing else. Get used to it and then plan out how you want to go forward. If you find that you hate HA, it would be nice to know before you drop any $$$ on it.

  • To Americans: How far apart is everything in the US?

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  • I want to add that in many places in the US it is not just the distance, but the danger and outright discouragement of walking somewhere. For example, I contemplated using a train to get to Lego Land in California from Oceanside, California. After getting off of the train I would have to walk 1.3 miles, which is only a minor inconvenience. However, after reviewing the walking route google has this qualifier: "Use caution - may involve errors or sections not suited for walking". This prompted me to review the walk using street view and I came to the conclusion that there was not a safe route.

    This is just one example of something that I think should specifically be available. There are many places where walking is encouraged and convenient, but it is by no means universal.

  • My PDF reader REALLY HAD to add a permanent "AI assistant" button that floats on every single file i open

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  • I just want to comment to push this comment higher. On a PC, the answer is usually Firefox.

  • If you could custom make your perfect shoes, what features would they have?

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  • I just want basic running shoes that are $30/pair and will not change in any way for the next 40 years. Basically, I just want a pair of New Balance shoes on sale from joesnewbalanceoutlet.com for the good old price they used to offer 3 years ago. The only problem with them at the moment is they have raised the price floor to $40 and the style rotates too much. I just want the same stupid thing every time.

    Some key features:

    1. a little rubber around the toe to keep the puddles out
    2. breathable top
    3. cushy bottom
    4. dont change

    I hear a lot of this BIFL for shoes stuff. I have no intention of keeping my shoes longer than 6-9 months. At $30/pair, they are disposable. When I accidentally step in dog crap, they become disposable immediately.

    I also have no interest in leather. Might last a long time, but for me it is like putting a ziplock bag on my feet and it turns into a swamp real fast.

  • What do you do to reduce your use of single use plastics?

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  • Absolutely nothing other than voting. Any individual "reducing their plastic use" is just a drop in the ocean. The only meaningful change is through legislation or some economic situation. The only positive outcome of reducing your own plastic use is that warm and fuzzy feeling that you get from believing that you are doing something good.

    However, I do not want to discredit that warm and fuzzy feeling. It brings people joy, and I think that is great.

  • What do you use your Action Button for?

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  • I am using it for the flashlight. I hope to get fancy with a shortcut, but I don’t have one picked out yet.

    I’m thinking maybe I will try it for my receipt scanning shortcut on a future business trip.

  • What do you use the action button on the iPhone 15 pro for?

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  • I’m also using for the flashlight.

    It can only be accessed by the Lock Screen button and the control center widget. The camera can be activated by app, Lock Screen swipe, control center widget, Lock Screen button, search, etc.

    I like the idea of using shortcuts to make it more flexible. However mute toggle and camera are not likely something I will pursue. (Why do people need to intermittently mute their phones, isn’t your phone always on mute?)

  • Clean setup on a new iPhone

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  • If I didn't get a new phone every year I would likely not load a backup. It takes a bit more time when you just "sign in to icloud" and then go from there, but the phone feels a lot more "new". Loading my old backup on a new phone just has too much familiarity in the way of app arrangement and whatnot.

    As with any new phone, ensure all of your core apps work before resetting the old one. Often 2FA and stuff can get you in a catch 22 if you are not careful.

  • What song are you listening to?

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  • I'm more of an NPR guy...

  • Apple @lemmy.world
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    Shortcuts app allowing more background automations

  • Cargo Bikes @lemmy.world
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    Yuba Spicy Curry Kickstand Hack

  • What were the skies like when you were younger?

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  • Tahquamenon Falls

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  • Great pic! The water looks clear!

  • Memmy Version 0.1.0 - Here is what is fixed, changing, and being added to the upcoming App Store release

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  • For now, use them all. I’m using Memmy, mlem, liftoff, wefwef, lemmy.world as a PWA, and thunder. So far it seems Memmy, mlem and wefwef are the most “iOS” of the bunch, but several variants have their ups and downs. For example, when I want a link to a community in the cleanest form, I go to mlem (three dots in top level of community provides a share button). Memmy is my main daily driver and does my notifications. Wefwef is just amazing that it is a web app. Thunder and liftoff feel like what I expect android to feel like (material design).

    I expect I will settle into Memmy, mlem and wefwef with some occasional web app and website usage of lemmy.world, it is great to try them all right now.

    We have options with servers, and options with apps, and we have no need for monogamy among these fine options.

  • Deleting your Threads profile will also kill your Instagram account

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  • Two birds, one stone.

  • Apple @lemmy.world
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    ‎Memmy for Lemmy iOS app released in App Store

    apps.apple.com /us/app/memmy-for-lemmy/id6450204299
  • General Discussion @lemmy.world
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    ‎Memmy for Lemmy iOS app released in App Store

    apps.apple.com /us/app/memmy-for-lemmy/id6450204299
  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    What is the "matrix user" listed in the profile settings

    element.io
  • SNOOcalypse - document, discuss, and promote the downfall of Reddit. @lemmy.ml
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    Reddit CEO: Apollo-Related Subreddit Blackouts 'Will Pass,' No Significant Revenue Impact So Far

    www.macrumors.com /2023/06/13/reddit-ceo-blackouts-no-revenue-impact/