MattBatt
@computergeek06.bsky.social
I do software engineering by day and computer hardware/software, radio communications, hobby electronics, model trains, and photography by night.
http://www.millerm.org
http://www.millerm.org
Sink is easy, RV style potable and waste tanks.
But about that lemonade...
But about that lemonade...
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Sink is easy, RV style potable and waste tanks.
But about that lemonade...
But about that lemonade...
But its never too early to learn about chainsaw safety
December 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
But its never too early to learn about chainsaw safety
Oh god that could be REALLY bad if someone had an allergy
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Oh god that could be REALLY bad if someone had an allergy
I wish it was every two minutes...I swear they have motion sensors so they only beep when you're in bed and quit when you're standing trying to tell which it is...
December 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I wish it was every two minutes...I swear they have motion sensors so they only beep when you're in bed and quit when you're standing trying to tell which it is...
I'm all for seeing more options available though...and VERY exciting! There's no substitute for the old school white-with-painted-glass colored effect.
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I'm all for seeing more options available though...and VERY exciting! There's no substitute for the old school white-with-painted-glass colored effect.
Snow beats ice (fortunately we just got rain here). I do enjoy running a nice 2 stage blower though (I only have a wimpy little 1-stage...can't fit a big one like my Grandparents had)
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Snow beats ice (fortunately we just got rain here). I do enjoy running a nice 2 stage blower though (I only have a wimpy little 1-stage...can't fit a big one like my Grandparents had)
Can't give correct answers?
This one is right up there for y'all though a bit old...
arstechnica.com/information-...
This one is right up there for y'all though a bit old...
arstechnica.com/information-...
AI-powered grocery bot suggests recipe for toxic gas, “poison bread sandwich”
New Zealand grocery chain bot suggests harmful things when given silly ingredients.
arstechnica.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Can't give correct answers?
This one is right up there for y'all though a bit old...
arstechnica.com/information-...
This one is right up there for y'all though a bit old...
arstechnica.com/information-...
No issues with uBlock Origin and Firefox on Windows or Linux
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
No issues with uBlock Origin and Firefox on Windows or Linux
No backlights, no apps, no internet, no touchscreen, no formatting....basically it was a keyboard with a small amount of digital storage (RAM or flash, forget) and a tiny monochrome LCD to read what you were editing.
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
No backlights, no apps, no internet, no touchscreen, no formatting....basically it was a keyboard with a small amount of digital storage (RAM or flash, forget) and a tiny monochrome LCD to read what you were editing.
Sounds like you're describing the AlphaSmart word processors that I used in school to take notes...could run like a month on a couple AA batteries. But also "wireless connectivity" was an IrDA serial transmitter that could just send the files to your regular PC
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSm...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSm...
AlphaSmart - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Sounds like you're describing the AlphaSmart word processors that I used in school to take notes...could run like a month on a couple AA batteries. But also "wireless connectivity" was an IrDA serial transmitter that could just send the files to your regular PC
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSm...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSm...
Some of my coworkers would probably say the impacts from my typing could power a small city
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Some of my coworkers would probably say the impacts from my typing could power a small city
What if you push the lawn mower into a crowded office? Would that make a difference versus driving it? Does it matter if its a 54 or 21 inch cutting width? Gasoline or electric powered?
I feel like there are so many variables we're going to need a little more specification on this.
I feel like there are so many variables we're going to need a little more specification on this.
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What if you push the lawn mower into a crowded office? Would that make a difference versus driving it? Does it matter if its a 54 or 21 inch cutting width? Gasoline or electric powered?
I feel like there are so many variables we're going to need a little more specification on this.
I feel like there are so many variables we're going to need a little more specification on this.
I got some for my Subaru WRX because all seasons were hard to find with the right ratings and in VA we have maybe half a dozen snowy days a year...was blown away and also put them on my Outback. Outperforms all the other high performance all seasons I have had (which weren't bad either)
November 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I got some for my Subaru WRX because all seasons were hard to find with the right ratings and in VA we have maybe half a dozen snowy days a year...was blown away and also put them on my Outback. Outperforms all the other high performance all seasons I have had (which weren't bad either)
Its okay, the smoke alarm will keep watch over the frozen turkey dropping into the propane deep fryer in the middle of the house by a Rube Goldberg timer clock
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Its okay, the smoke alarm will keep watch over the frozen turkey dropping into the propane deep fryer in the middle of the house by a Rube Goldberg timer clock
Wouldn't a block of ice be more fun?
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wouldn't a block of ice be more fun?
Just went searching for showings and am finding the more depressing fact of how few theaters exist anymore
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Just went searching for showings and am finding the more depressing fact of how few theaters exist anymore
The defiant really makes sense though, since it was designed specifically to combat the Borg threat which really needed something 100% warship.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The defiant really makes sense though, since it was designed specifically to combat the Borg threat which really needed something 100% warship.
I will put in a plug for Linux Mint with Cinnamon. The UI out of the box feels virtually identical to Windows 7 era and is extremely easy to swap between Windows and Linux (I have to use Windows at work but use mostly Linux at home)
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I will put in a plug for Linux Mint with Cinnamon. The UI out of the box feels virtually identical to Windows 7 era and is extremely easy to swap between Windows and Linux (I have to use Windows at work but use mostly Linux at home)
Ok, but will it be able to call a phone number from my contacts again? I hate that ever since Gemini replaced Google Assistant it can't do basic tasks anymore.
November 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Ok, but will it be able to call a phone number from my contacts again? I hate that ever since Gemini replaced Google Assistant it can't do basic tasks anymore.
Yeah like some are average adult height! Its nuts
November 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Yeah like some are average adult height! Its nuts
Turkey's done. So is the kitchen. Actually its a little over-done for my taste. Let's not go there again.
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Turkey's done. So is the kitchen. Actually its a little over-done for my taste. Let's not go there again.