manomanowicz

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by manomanowicz 2y ago
https://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/ It hasn't had a format change for at least as long as I've used it (since 2009). The gauges both reflect the industrial nature of the data as well as show the portion of the ca
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by manomanowicz 4y ago
The Find My network relays the lost message from the stolen phone via nearby apple devices. Airtags use this principle to locate itself despite only having bluetooth
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by manomanowicz 4y ago
The car integration is an underrated aspect in my opinion. I used to travel for work and would rent cars. I would spend 3+ mins after picking up each car trying to get my bluetooth to work with my phone until I realised I could just plug in
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by manomanowicz 5y ago
One fix for input lag I have seen is to have the console in flight mode and just enable bluetooth for the controller's connection. The switch needs to undocked to enable flight mode. The WiFi connection seems to be causing interference
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by manomanowicz 5y ago
Given the rapid improvements being made in electric power trains, this seems like a no brainer. Take for example a 1st generation Nissan leaf which is now being retrofitted with newer battery packs (with improved cell technology) [1]. Curre
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by manomanowicz 5y ago
Inline skating. It's relatively easy to get started. Buy some skates and a helmet and find some smooth tarmac (asphalt) to practise. For me, it's something always wished I could do so I thought why not learn. I practised for a hal
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by manomanowicz 6y ago
The 'losers' are the one's who are buying high and selling low. Ironically in this case, it's the short sellers who can't cover their positions who are being forced to buy at the top, having already sold low.
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by manomanowicz 6y ago
MY recommendation would be a modified iPod 5th or 7th gen Classic if you don't mind the larger size. These iPods can be upgraded with larger batteries and flash storage instead of a hard drive making them long lasting and robust. You c
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by manomanowicz 6y ago
Tesla's current vehicle portfolio doesn't suit the current market trends in Europe. Only the Model 3, S, and X are currently available. Two are sedans which are losing market share to SUV type vehicles and the model X SUV is very
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by manomanowicz 6y ago
The UK also has page to sign up to volunteer for vaccine research [1] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/research/...
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by manomanowicz 7y ago
Luxury cars are very much an exercise in form over function. How easy they are to service is not a high priority like it is in every other mass market vehicle. It doesn't help they have large (often supercharged or turbocharged) displa
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by manomanowicz 8y ago
Going there recently, I was shocked by the mechanical cigarette dispensers by every checkout lane in the supermarket and the large bags of tobacco openly displayed on shelves for sale on the other side of checkout lane. Contrast that with t
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by manomanowicz 8y ago
As someone who works in the car industry in a manufacturing plant, what surprises me is the lack of complexity in their product (especially in the powertrain i.e. battery and motors vs fuel tanks and engines) and yet their inability to ramp