sparky1337

joined 3 years ago
[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 71 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

Our department of transportation gives updates over AM radio and it’s easier to do while driving vs going into the 511 app to see what’s up. And since it’s statewide it’s pretty useful. That’s the only thing I use AM for. They’ve got signs in major corridors that flash to tell you there’s a new message. Old school, but reliable.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

These controllers are damn near unobtainium.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I mean, you can do the same thing with a steam deck if you have it. I got one of those anker docks with an RJ45 and ran CAT6 from where my fios ONT hits my network switch and where my big gaming pc is. The wireless streaming sucks big time and is completely unreliable.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 1 points 3 months ago

Thanks! It’ll be a late Father’s Day present but I’m sure he’ll enjoy playing games on it again.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Speaking of PSP’s, do you have any recommendation on batteries for the 2000 series? Mine surprisingly still works, but my dad’s exploded years ago.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 1 points 1 year ago

Well, honestly they’re not really good for anything. Most manufacturers use a bake type method, which is not in anyway comparable to a house engulfed in actual flames.

As a general consumer, this is about the best you can do. Put whatever in a “fireproof” bag inside a “fireproof” safe and you might save your data in the event of a fire.

It’s the same thing about gun “safes”. They’re not really safes unless you spend big money. Like $10,000+. Otherwise they’re categorized as “residential containers”.

I should have clarified whether or not my answer was in response to “is it possible” instead of “is it recommended”.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think they mean if you’re using removable media that is easily portable then the answer to your question about fire proofing is doable.

You can store them in a fire safe when not actively backing up or need constant access.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 8 points 2 years ago

That’s disheartening to hear. At least Tesla has to sell cars to even stick around and it doesn’t look good for them in Europe so far.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 49 points 2 years ago (25 children)

I was about to say, this seems pretty slam dunk for them.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry, I meant to say for your current phone. Otherwise you’ll have some sort of road block if the carrier sees your current phone as locked. I had that issue with Sprint years ago.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

You can verify by going to Settings->General->About.

Towards the bottom there should be “Carrier Lock” and it should say/list “No SIM Restrictions”.

If it doesn’t, you’ll need to call your provider to have them unlock the phone.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Doing comparisons like these don’t make sense when motorcycles and trikes exist.

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