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My older sibling did something similar - getting Ubuntu installed on my very first laptop (a 9" netbook) back in 2008 and replacing windows XP. But be warned: it is a slippery slope. At the time , I just wanted a computer that I could take class notes on (high school), and never wanted to touch programming or the terminal. Now I have a PhD in computer science. I still don't use Arch though.

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Is this wiring run ok?

(In tithe US) It's not safe or up to code to cover knob and tube wiring with insulation because that can cause it to overheat and start fires. But this is modern Romex wiring, not 100+ year old wiring. Many wires in your house are running through insulation - like everything in an exterior wall. They're designed for this.

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The further you go, the more specialized it gets. There are people I know doing their PhDs in CS, but it was pretty much just straight math. I'm now an expert in a very specific area of robotics. But it's only worth it if you have a specific reason to go to grad school, like for a particular career path. If it's just because you like learning, it's not worth it. There's a big opportunity cost.

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Realtors: Buyers Will Pay Extra for Walkable Neighborhoods

When we were looking to buy a house, I basically crossed off the list anywhere that I couldn't walk to at least some essentials, like basic groceries, pharmacy, a couple restaurants. Our new neighborhood isn't nearly as walkable as where we used to rent, but everyone else heae seemed to have the same thoughts, and it's too expensive to buy a house there.

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It’s trans adults, too: GOP candidates now back trans medical restrictions for all ages

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It is possible to get transition care while on Medicaid in some states, at least. Because it's healthcare! So that would qualify at "taxpayer funded." I know some states explicitly ban it, and not sure what Medicare covers. There are also government employees who can get transition care through their insurance, so could be considered taxpayer funded?

In any case, I'd much rather have all trans people be able to get taxpayer funded transition related care.

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I also discovered this. I was panicking a little bit when I started smelling what seemed like sewage in my basement. In a 100 year old house, I was wondering what broke. After a few hours, I figured out that there were potatoes rotting in the pantry, which was more open to the basement than it was to the main floor of the house - so all the smell sank down there. It was honestly a relief.

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Designing models for 3d printing

Oh boy, I keep a page just for this!.

I need to update it (for example, Arachne perimeters in PrusaSlicer now let you print extra thin perimeters), but it's useful to have a reference for common tolerances/dimensions like screw holes.

But a couple of my little additional pet peeves:

  • Don't put fillets on the underside of prints (against the bed). The nearly-flat angle always droops and looks bad. Use a chamfer instead, or make a fillet that actually starts at 30° from horizontal.
  • The weakest direction is between layers. Design your part such that you can print it in an orientation where the thin/weak parts aren't printed where the layer lines can snap (eg, print it flat vs vertical)
  • Just like the straight lines inside screw head holes, thinking ahead in your design can prevent/minimize the need for support material. The earlier you start thinking about this in you design, the easier it will be. For example, can a part be designed with a 30° slope on an underside instead of being flat? Can you think about your print orientation early in the design process to avoid overhangs?
  • Chamfer of fillet inside corners, if it's a structural part. This will greatly reduce stress concentrations.

Personally, I don't use 3 perimeters on most of my prints. On my prusa, they look totally fine with 2 perimeters. I only switch to 3 if I need the strength (which also almost always means I'm printing in PETG, rather than PLA, FWIW).

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Hilbert Curve top fill is underrated

What kind of curling issue, and did the Hilbert curve help with that?

I've found that I'm rarely doing something where my top layer lines matter. Usually, I get my finished surface by printing things face down on a textured sheet. This works for probably 95% of the things I print whereki care about finish. The others I'll turn on ironing, but that's probably way slower than the Hilbert curve.

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What do you do to unwind?

My house is a fixer-upper, so usually house projects. Yard work, hanging shakes, painting. It's nice to do something physical where I can see a benefit at the end of it, when I spend my day sitting at a desk inside. It's also nice when the neighbors compliment our progress!