As a 36 year old who smoked almost daily from the age of 13 until 33, I can tell you that there are a lot of benefits to not smoking.

Still haven’t played this one. Maybe I’ll play it on PC first!

THPS.

I often tell my students “whatever you do, don’t go to libgen dot rs to download our textbook illegally. You’re gonna want to avoid Anna’s archive as well. You really want to steer clear from these malicious websites.”

Yeah. To be specific, you wouldn’t want people to donate and expect a specific service. Or worse, donate in exchange for their site whitelisted.

I wonder if HomeKit and HomeKit bridge would satisfy that itch.

I set it up so I can use Siri to open my garage door. Works great! You just need at least one HomeKit device like an Apple TV or a HomePod.

I’ve heard of people serious about coffee who use sugar. How much do you use? I’ve also seen people brew with sugar right in with the coffee grounds - do you do that or do you add it to your cup?

One of the hardest things to let go of when I gave up smoking pot was rolling joints. The ritual was so calming, and after several decades, a huge part of my life. But preparing a pour over coffee is so similar to that: wetting a paper, grinding, strong smells, heat. Not to mention the flavours of the different strains and the tinkering with the process to get the most out of your “stuff”. Only now I don’t bumble on like an idiot for 3 hours!

Nice. I quit smoking weed and reduced my alcohol intake to near zero a few years ago. To make up for all of the lost ritual, I dove deep into coffee brewing. It’s the only part of my day that I have complete control over and I love that.

I will try those beans! Thanks for the tip.

Coffee

I think you mean “Model types”

Not without DRM that I’m aware of.

Sure but you can liquidate cryptocurrency to pay your taxes using fiat.

Yeah exactly. Like when Netflix increased their prices and prevented password sharing and everybody claimed that they would foothold business. Turns out that the profits lost on people who stopped using their services paled in comparison to the profits gained from the price hikes and new people signing up after being kicked off their old account.

What about cash?

Here is an AI generated summary.

1. The host, C, tests various USB-C cables, including an original MacBook cable, a certified 240W Apple cable, and a Thunderbolt 4 cable.

2. The original MacBook cable can handle up to 100W and operates at USB 2.0 speeds (480 Mbps).

3. The original cable is identified as an active USB PD cable, capable of 20V and 5A, but lacks support for USB 3 or 4.

4. The 240W rated cable also operates at USB 2.0 speeds and can handle up to 48V and 5A, indicating suitability for higher power delivery.

5. Both cables are confirmed to be genuine Apple products with similar vendor IDs, and their condition is noted to be in good health.

6. Limitations of the tested cables regarding data transfer capabilities are highlighted, while their charging potential is emphasized.

7. The speaker discusses testing various Thunderbolt cables, confirming compatibility and correct functionality.

8. Performance metrics for the Thunderbolt cables include a data speed of 40 Gbps and a charging power of 100 watts, with a warning about a “shorted pin.”

9. The cables claim to support USB 4 capabilities, with technical details provided about voltage and amperage ratings.

10. All tested cables are operational for charging a MacBook, though a more powerful charger and cable may be necessary for higher power demands.

Anyone have a TLDW?

https://smoores.gitlab.io/storyteller/

I’d rather wait, or pay to see it in a theatre. Every time.

Unless they are deciding who to sue in the future.

Prologue is an iOS app that can play audiobooks from a Plex library. I didn’t know they were working on ABS compatibility but that would be great. As much as I love ABS, Prologue is far more polished.