Having already configured a VLC-powered Google TV configuration with USB hard drives for a relative without the router or download speed needed for reliable streaming, I’m now trying to configure a similar setup for another relative with a non-smart TV and an even slower download speed....
The only real magsafe accessory I use is a wireless charger at my desk at work.
But I also just love that it has magnets, on more than one occasion I’ve found it useful to stick to something magnetic. The other day I was fixing the dryer and had it pushed out and was using my phone for instructions, just popped it on the side of the washer and had it right next to me at eye level.
Peak design cases also have a little square on the back for their own products, I have the tripod mount which is pretty nice.
I’ve been using the Android 14 Beta for a while now so nothing really new to me for now, but what I liked since the beta is that the battery life got better....
PSA: Do not feed wild animals. This guy was cute but he jump up onto the table and grab my drink bottle and tired to bite it open. Feeding wild animals encourages this behavior.
I like to have google maps open when I drive, but sometimes I’d like to have it open as “companion mode”, without a destination but still have the navigation view....
You should have a shortcut for maps in the widget menu called “Driving Mode” you can add it to your home screen and I think this is close to what you’re looking for?
Double boxed, surrounded by air pouches and held firm with layers of wax paper. How bad do you have to treat a package to get this level of destruction?
Samsung and OnePlus are pointlessly burying one of Android’s best features [Notifications History] (9to5google.com)
With about 1 month to go, how would you label 2023?
Why is such a tunnel needed? (media.mas.to)
I found such a photo on the Internet and became interested in what function such a structure could perform.
Are there any good Black Friday deals this year? (kbin.social)
Feel free to share links and talk about what's good about the deal
Japan is on its own wavelength. (lemmy.world)
What are your favourite things under 50$ that make your life a bit easier or more pleasant?
I need some holiday gift ideas (that I will probably gift to myself as well)!
After Suspending Its Self-Driving Cars, Cruise Takes Steps to Win Back Trust (www.nytimes.com)
Slashdot Summary...
Circumcised men, how do you feel about your parents having mutilated your penis without your consent?
These things are very controversial when it comes to women, but apparently most think it’s ok when it’s about men....
Work is fulfilling and fun 🙃 (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/7597775...
Back home (endlesstalk.org)
Looking for the simplest means of playing videos from a USB storage device on a non-smart TV
Having already configured a VLC-powered Google TV configuration with USB hard drives for a relative without the router or download speed needed for reliable streaming, I’m now trying to configure a similar setup for another relative with a non-smart TV and an even slower download speed....
Pixel 8 Pro case recommendations
Anyone have a good case recommendations for the 8 Pro? I pre-ordered one earlier this week and haven’t decided on a case yet....
Pixel owners, what are your first impressions of Android 14? (lemmy.world)
I’ve been using the Android 14 Beta for a while now so nothing really new to me for now, but what I liked since the beta is that the battery life got better....
[OC] Curious Coatimundis (pawb.social)
PSA: Do not feed wild animals. This guy was cute but he jump up onto the table and grab my drink bottle and tired to bite it open. Feeding wild animals encourages this behavior.
Why do I write more on my days with work rather than my days off?
My job is very dirty and labour intensive so i don’t understand why I make 1000 words a day on those days, but 200 words a day on weekends.
Money well spent (i.imgur.com)
Google maps navigation but without a destination
I like to have google maps open when I drive, but sometimes I’d like to have it open as “companion mode”, without a destination but still have the navigation view....
Pirate Pro (lemmy.ml)
Pasta Aglio E Olio (i.imgur.com)
How does everyone feel about iPhones?
Surprise....
What UPS does to cookies (lemmy.world)
Double boxed, surrounded by air pouches and held firm with layers of wax paper. How bad do you have to treat a package to get this level of destruction?
Did I miss something cool? (lemmy.world)
Don't do it (infosec.pub)
LMG has made a response video to Gamers Nexus' concerns (www.youtube.com)
"What do we do now?" - LMG's response to the recent controversies (youtu.be)
At least, some of the recent controversies.
I somehow got addicted to making phone cases for friends and family since I successfully printed TPU the first time. (i.imgur.com)
The other ones:...
Samsung’s emoji are bad - 9to5google (9to5google.com)
Yeah they aren’t great. But at least we have the blob using emoji kitchen.
Rekt (infosec.pub)
Probably New Zealanders too. (lemmy.ca)