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Re:How Do I Protect DIY Electronics from the Environment? on Saturday August 05, 2017 @12:32PM (#14936505)
If it is only a humidity sensor, then the potting compound outgassing shouldn't poison it. VOC sensors are much more sensitive. I would call the manufacturer of the sensors and ask technical support what they recommend to use.

EDIT: Silicone based compounds can poison many of your sensors! Use epoxy based potting compounds. Again, I would call the manufacturer of the sensor for guidance.

Why not use a virtual machine with your preferred flavor of Linux?
Re:What is your current “bathroom book?” on Monday May 01, 2017 @06:27PM (#14242304)
I'm reading "Complexity, a Very Short Introduction". ISBN-13: 978-0199662548

The whole "Very Short Introduction" series is pretty good, in my opinion.

Re:Ask HN: Who browses the web without JavaScript and why? on Thursday April 20, 2017 @06:16PM (#14161408)
I usually browse with JS only turned on for top level domains that I visit, then manually turn on the media domains that feed pictures or video, if I want to consume that media. If I frequent the site, I white list it.

I enjoy the faster load times for most sites, less battery drain, no auto-playing videos, etc. It took awhile to get used to, but now its just the way to surf (for me) nowadays.