rcmjr's comments

On: Micro.blog launches new 'Studio' tier with video hosting

[rcmjr]

This is a great little site that might motivate me to leave substack

On: Google is building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop Mode

[rcmjr]

It did. I have the 950xl and the display dock. At the time, it was such an awesome feature that the world and how we work was not ready for yet. https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Display-Dock-Lumia-HD-500/d...

[runjake → rcmjr]

Freaking cool. I don't know how I missed/forgot this, having been so immersed in the Windows Phone world. Thanks!

I feel like this is something that could spur Windows/Windows Phone adoption in modern times.

[lern_too_spel → rcmjr]

Display connectors were a problem back then. Now you can just use USB C.

On: A three month review of kagi search and the orion web browser (2024)

[rcmjr]

Perplexity serving ads now made me cancel them

[benhurmarcel → rcmjr]

Do they still serve ads when you subscribe?

[tiltowait → benhurmarcel]

They do not. Also, the ads are sponsored follow-ups. Maybe someday they will be more blatant, but for now at least, they are easily ignored. I almost never use the canned follow-ups.

On: Don't sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn

[rcmjr]

Yeah dude sorry but I agree with the other guy. You are living in a bubble if you think bidet adoption is high in the US.

On: Waffle House's Magic Marker System

[rcmjr]

It is very different because of the size and layout. You almost feel like everyone, including the cooks, are at one big table. It is honestly one of my favorite places to eat alone. It can be really fun at times. Also, kind of dangerous too

On: Rivian Is Turning into the Subaru of EVs

[rcmjr]

We have heaters for diesels, I do not understand why battery heaters aren't more of a thing.

On: Ask HN: Advice for turning my side project into a real business

[rcmjr]

Business Attorney Here.

I would speak to an attorney to see your next steps both in terms of setting up your business for success as well as making sure there are no issues with your current employment.

[tomwphillips → rcmjr]

Indeed. Check your employment contract and get legal advice. Your employer might not be thrilled to find out about your side project.

[hnfong → tomwphillips]

Or worse, they may become thrilled and want a share of the $1M/year revenue since OP developed it while being employed by them.

On: Artifact News Is Shutting Down

[rcmjr]

For an rss reader, I prefer inoreader. The ability to create feeds for content that does not have rss is great.

On: Chevrolet Blazer first drive: GM's EV platform goes mainstream

[rcmjr]

You can just use a power connection and not a data connection then. Easy enough to buy a cable or adapter. I do that when I have two phones plugged in.

On: Is Threads winning the war with X?

[rcmjr]

How long have you been on Mastodon? The federate/ don't federate conversation was huge even before threads launched.