overview for xyguy

Invented the Zilog z80, got fucked over by financiers, then invented the laptop touchpad, almost got fucked over by Logitech, lived happily ever after.

Also invented the gate aligned Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Legend of computer engineering.

The Future is Now! in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world

[–] xyguy@startrek.website 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The future is NOW

Interesting choice of words in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world

[–] xyguy@startrek.website 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I remember it sounding a lot cooler than that.

Where can I get cursed like that? Asking for a friend. in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world

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I heard the season finale of Legacy of Monsters has a long time fan favorite character finally returning (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by xyguy@startrek.website to c/monsterverse@startrek.website

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Current best no neutral smart switches (startrek.website)

submitted 6 months ago by xyguy@startrek.website to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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Moved into my own house again recently. I would like to get a lot of stuff automated like I had in my previous house.

Unfortunately, theres a lot if old wiring here and most switches have no neutrals in the box.

What is the current best option for smart switches (ideally dimmers) that dont require a neutral wire?

I'd prefer a non-wifi solution that doesnt require a proprietary hub but it seems like there are limited options anyway and I am having trouble finding almost any good options that dont require a neutral.

Anybody using anything they really like?

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Help! My device is only halfway? unlocked (startrek.website)

submitted 8 months ago by xyguy@startrek.website to c/android@lemmy.world

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I have a Motorola Razr+ 2023 from T-Mobile that I have had for 2 years and is now paid off and unlocked.

It works with physical sims from other carriers but no esim will begin to activate. It only pops up with a message to call T-mobile which I did but, they won't help me because I am no longer a customer.

The carrier unlock in the settings of android says unlocked so I don't know what to do next.

Any ideas or fun ADB things I can try?

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Do we like Beelink? (europe.pub)

submitted 8 months ago by xyguy@startrek.website to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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These seem like ideal machines for workstations, for mom and dad, and for virtualization hosts.

This model, the Beelink EQi12 even has a built in power supply so managing them in a rack is also super handy. And of course the price is not too shabby either.

I have had pretty good luck with these in the past but I'm interested in hearing other's experiences, if any.

I can't imagine that they are 100% on top of firmware updates, but have they had issues in the past with Windows keys or any other shady stuff I should know about?