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[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago

Ventoy is fucking awesome!

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is not the article I was expecting, although it’s from the economist so I don’t know why I was surprised. This is a primer on how to resist the backlash against AI, including glibly dismissing concerns about environmental impact and costs.

There is a fundamental belief in the inevitability of the continued progress of AI among ‘the faithful’ that I find troubling. Looking at the deeply concerning economics of the AI market at present, the operating costs and supply shocks that will only drive those costs up, the bullishness around this is infuriating.

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

With noise like that it makes me think belt or bearings. With most dryers the back panel is easy to remove so you can check the belt and motor area. If the edges of the belt are worn or frayed, it should be replaced, same if the teeth (if it is a toothed belt) on the inner surface look worn or nearly flat.

Many parts can be found on amazon - start by looking up your dryer model number and go from there. There are tons of helpful YouTube videos as well, many by repair pros.

Good luck, you’ve got this!

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Meaning the real victory was the lifelong immunity from IRS investigations for his family and businesses. The fund was so outrageous they probably never expected to get it through, but it was a useful lighting rod to draw attention away from what he really wanted.

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago

Nice work!

Somewhat related, if you ever have the opposite problem (not enough in your freezer to make it worth running), you can get sheets of foam insulation and cut them to fit. I filled up the unused volume in my deep freeze this way and now use it for what I need without worry.

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you are buying from a bulk bin, some of the beans could be older than others, which will get you inconsistent results when cooking. I find it best to buy prepackaged dried beans - they are usually pretty consistent. Try a local Indian supermarket if you have one - lots of variety and really good prices in my experience.

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Hey! I’m old enough to remember losing money on Bre-X! Cool blast from the past, bro. (sobbing)

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 24 points 3 months ago
[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Very nice! I’m planning to make one of these soon. Can you post pictures of the bottom, and maybe of one of the trays?

[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The older boys are often the most cuddly. I have an 18-year old orange boy and all he wants is contact. It’s lovely.

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