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1d ago

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Why does nobody talk about how much a proper mount matters for deep space shots?

My first long exposure was just a blurry mess until I got the mount right.

1d ago

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My brother asked me why AI can't just 'get' sarcasm yet

So if we can't even define it for ourselves, how do we ever teach it to a computer? The whole "feeling it" part comes from a lifetime of social cues and context we don't even fully get. That's a huge wall for AI to climb.

2d ago

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Found a way to cut my grocery bill by $40 a week without coupons...

Ugh, I have to disagree on some things. Store brand pasta sauce always tastes way too sweet to me, like they just dump extra sugar in it. And their version of things like crackers or cereal often has a weird aftertaste or gets soggy fast. I'll save money on basics like flour or sugar, but for some stuff, the name brand just gets it right.

2d ago

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Finally got a client to stop using those red plastic tree ties

Honestly it's the same mindset as people who leave the plastic wrap on new electronics. They think it's protective forever, but it just ends up trapping heat and gunk. That temporary thing becomes a permanent problem because nobody goes back to check.

3d ago

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Figured out a better way to clean old NES cartridge slots

Wait, you mean we're not supposed to just huff and puff like we're trying to blow down a brick house? I thought that was the official, Nintendo-approved method from 1989. Seriously though, the cotton swab and alcohol trick is solid. I used to use those cheap plastic cleaning kits that felt like they'd snap the cartridge slot in half. Your way is less scary.