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Re:Filing the Corners Off MacBooks
on Saturday April 11, 2026 @12:30PM (#47731890)
Not just you. If you use the Apple extension cord with the 3 prong outlet plug, this doesn’t happen.
MacBooks (and many laptops) have a tiny amount of alternating current that leaks through the metal chassis to ground. When you use the compact 2-prong power adapter (the “duck head” without a ground pin), there’s no path for this leakage current to safely flow to earth ground — so it flows through you instead, creating that tingling sensation.
Interestingly I haven’t felt this when using my 2 prong NAND Anker adapter.
Re:No evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
on Sunday March 22, 2026 @01:24PM (#47479832)
Agree. For different reasons, I cut THC a week ago after taking it before bed for years. This whole week my sleep was horrible. I’d fall asleep fine but wake up around 4 and not able to fall back asleep. Until someone recommended tart cherry juice. After two days of having it, I’m falling back asleep fine and having a great quality sleep. Try it out. YMMV.
Re:Full Disclosure: A Third (and Fourth) Azure Sign-In Log Bypass Found
on Saturday March 21, 2026 @07:33AM (#47466094)
Few years ago I was evaluating some Azure VPN offering. It was still new and it worked, but it wouldn't log connection successes or denies. I opened a case for this seemingly critical defect. They finally acknowledged it and told me to go log it on their feedback site so people can vote the "new feature" up or down.
That's when i realized that i'm really done with them. They will never change and with Azure they're getting worse, not better.
Re:Show HN: Free Alternative to Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, and Monologue
on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @10:03AM (#47048229)
I just vibe coded a small app in 2 hours (mostly due to making additional adjustments). Claude Code used Xcode CLI. No issues besides the fact that it’s not notarized and you have to trust it through Gatekeeper
Re:How to break free from smart TV ads and tracking
on Saturday December 13, 2025 @11:11AM (#46255585)
I do this too, works great. Sometimes I cry remembering all the money I wasted on TV’s “smart” features but I’ll take the small win.
Re:I don't want streaming music, I just want to stream my music
on Thursday April 06, 2023 @02:03PM (#35472016)
Lots of good suggestions here. One option i haven't seen mentioned yet is Vox: https://vox.rocks/
It's a paid service that seems fairly well polished with apps for different platforms, including mobile.
Wondering if anyone's using it and what the feedback is.
Re:Tools to Download Netflix / Disney / Apple TV Content
on Sunday January 02, 2022 @12:12PM (#29770658)
Yup, done..
Re:On YouTube’s recommendation system
on Saturday September 18, 2021 @10:11AM (#28576419)
I use Alfred on Mac for this. Targeted searches to any website/service you can think of (you can add your own). Such a time saver.