Ryan Walmsley
@ryanteck.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy
#Programmer & #Gamer
Also Car content with a side of Cat & Dog.
#Dyspraxic
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Also Car content with a side of Cat & Dog.
#Dyspraxic
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Oh Pi have released another AI hat? And it's £130?
Does anyone remember the good ol' days of it being just a small, cheap computer for students?
At £130 you could pick up a used GPU that's likely quicker for your normal PC.
Does anyone remember the good ol' days of it being just a small, cheap computer for students?
At £130 you could pick up a used GPU that's likely quicker for your normal PC.
January 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Oh Pi have released another AI hat? And it's £130?
Does anyone remember the good ol' days of it being just a small, cheap computer for students?
At £130 you could pick up a used GPU that's likely quicker for your normal PC.
Does anyone remember the good ol' days of it being just a small, cheap computer for students?
At £130 you could pick up a used GPU that's likely quicker for your normal PC.
It still surprises me how quick dust can build up on computers.
This is my Radiator after only 3 months. Most of the case has mesh on too to prevent dust getting in, in the first place.
This is my Radiator after only 3 months. Most of the case has mesh on too to prevent dust getting in, in the first place.
January 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
It still surprises me how quick dust can build up on computers.
This is my Radiator after only 3 months. Most of the case has mesh on too to prevent dust getting in, in the first place.
This is my Radiator after only 3 months. Most of the case has mesh on too to prevent dust getting in, in the first place.
Picked up a few more ZigBee temperature sensors.
Total cost about £30 Inc batteries.
The idea is to have one in each room and average between them for the "house" temperature.
However each sensor has slight deviation already.
Total cost about £30 Inc batteries.
The idea is to have one in each room and average between them for the "house" temperature.
However each sensor has slight deviation already.
January 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Picked up a few more ZigBee temperature sensors.
Total cost about £30 Inc batteries.
The idea is to have one in each room and average between them for the "house" temperature.
However each sensor has slight deviation already.
Total cost about £30 Inc batteries.
The idea is to have one in each room and average between them for the "house" temperature.
However each sensor has slight deviation already.
Welp, the company I work for has been acquired by a nationwide logistics co.
Not sure if this will be good or bad for me yet, if it's the latter then not really looking forward to having to go job hunting 😫.
Not sure if this will be good or bad for me yet, if it's the latter then not really looking forward to having to go job hunting 😫.
January 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Welp, the company I work for has been acquired by a nationwide logistics co.
Not sure if this will be good or bad for me yet, if it's the latter then not really looking forward to having to go job hunting 😫.
Not sure if this will be good or bad for me yet, if it's the latter then not really looking forward to having to go job hunting 😫.
That was *joyful*, had to go and pick up the shopping in the snow.
Luckily most of the roads were gritted and we're not far off a main road.
(I cleared more snow off before departing).
Luckily most of the roads were gritted and we're not far off a main road.
(I cleared more snow off before departing).
January 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
That was *joyful*, had to go and pick up the shopping in the snow.
Luckily most of the roads were gritted and we're not far off a main road.
(I cleared more snow off before departing).
Luckily most of the roads were gritted and we're not far off a main road.
(I cleared more snow off before departing).
Pondering if I might try moving my Game rig to linux again.
Looks like proton has improved further again.
But still doesn't look like full surround audio support, not sure how important that is to me.
And ditching my Ambilight setup.
Looks like proton has improved further again.
But still doesn't look like full surround audio support, not sure how important that is to me.
And ditching my Ambilight setup.
January 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Pondering if I might try moving my Game rig to linux again.
Looks like proton has improved further again.
But still doesn't look like full surround audio support, not sure how important that is to me.
And ditching my Ambilight setup.
Looks like proton has improved further again.
But still doesn't look like full surround audio support, not sure how important that is to me.
And ditching my Ambilight setup.
Well I did test drive a Tesla Model 3 yesterday.
And I didn't like it.
Whilst it has the range and certainly more than enough speed overall it was just a tad underwhelming.
My biggest issues were the lack of dash, just give me a tiny screen with the speed in front of where I'm looking.
I […]
And I didn't like it.
Whilst it has the range and certainly more than enough speed overall it was just a tad underwhelming.
My biggest issues were the lack of dash, just give me a tiny screen with the speed in front of where I'm looking.
I […]
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December 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Well I did test drive a Tesla Model 3 yesterday.
And I didn't like it.
Whilst it has the range and certainly more than enough speed overall it was just a tad underwhelming.
My biggest issues were the lack of dash, just give me a tiny screen with the speed in front of where I'm looking.
I […]
And I didn't like it.
Whilst it has the range and certainly more than enough speed overall it was just a tad underwhelming.
My biggest issues were the lack of dash, just give me a tiny screen with the speed in front of where I'm looking.
I […]
It's that time of year in our household. One of the few films I decided to upgrade to the 4K Copy.
It's also the first that I've actually noticed a significant improvement when side by side.
My theory is that the normal copy is such an old Bluray that it's […]
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It's also the first that I've actually noticed a significant improvement when side by side.
My theory is that the normal copy is such an old Bluray that it's […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
December 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It's that time of year in our household. One of the few films I decided to upgrade to the 4K Copy.
It's also the first that I've actually noticed a significant improvement when side by side.
My theory is that the normal copy is such an old Bluray that it's […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
It's also the first that I've actually noticed a significant improvement when side by side.
My theory is that the normal copy is such an old Bluray that it's […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
Had a look at a few car upgrades today.
To my slight frustration, the Tesla M3 is in the lead. My favorite to begin with turned out to be a bit too small.
To my slight frustration, the Tesla M3 is in the lead. My favorite to begin with turned out to be a bit too small.
December 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Had a look at a few car upgrades today.
To my slight frustration, the Tesla M3 is in the lead. My favorite to begin with turned out to be a bit too small.
To my slight frustration, the Tesla M3 is in the lead. My favorite to begin with turned out to be a bit too small.
I hate Musk, and mostly try to avoid Tesla.
However I'm having to look at upgrading to a longer range EV and a lot of those in my budget are Teslas.
There is maybe 1-2 other options at a push. But it's a shame to a certain extent that more others aren't viable due to range / price / features etc.
However I'm having to look at upgrading to a longer range EV and a lot of those in my budget are Teslas.
There is maybe 1-2 other options at a push. But it's a shame to a certain extent that more others aren't viable due to range / price / features etc.
December 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I hate Musk, and mostly try to avoid Tesla.
However I'm having to look at upgrading to a longer range EV and a lot of those in my budget are Teslas.
There is maybe 1-2 other options at a push. But it's a shame to a certain extent that more others aren't viable due to range / price / features etc.
However I'm having to look at upgrading to a longer range EV and a lot of those in my budget are Teslas.
There is maybe 1-2 other options at a push. But it's a shame to a certain extent that more others aren't viable due to range / price / features etc.
Resetting up my Tesco's app:
We need to verify you're you, send an SMS or scan your clubcard?
Me: SMS please.
*No SMS seems to arrive*
Me: well I don't have a physical clubcard now because I use the app. So can I order one?
Tesco: to cut back on plastic why not go digital?
Loop in a cycle.
We need to verify you're you, send an SMS or scan your clubcard?
Me: SMS please.
*No SMS seems to arrive*
Me: well I don't have a physical clubcard now because I use the app. So can I order one?
Tesco: to cut back on plastic why not go digital?
Loop in a cycle.
December 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Resetting up my Tesco's app:
We need to verify you're you, send an SMS or scan your clubcard?
Me: SMS please.
*No SMS seems to arrive*
Me: well I don't have a physical clubcard now because I use the app. So can I order one?
Tesco: to cut back on plastic why not go digital?
Loop in a cycle.
We need to verify you're you, send an SMS or scan your clubcard?
Me: SMS please.
*No SMS seems to arrive*
Me: well I don't have a physical clubcard now because I use the app. So can I order one?
Tesco: to cut back on plastic why not go digital?
Loop in a cycle.
I've been having a few issues with my ZigBee network.
Previously I was just using the cheap Lidl coordinator but decided to upgrade.
At only £30ish picked up this Sonoff Dongle Max, it's POE (but also USB C pwr + WiFi capable) and showed up instantly on my […]
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Previously I was just using the cheap Lidl coordinator but decided to upgrade.
At only £30ish picked up this Sonoff Dongle Max, it's POE (but also USB C pwr + WiFi capable) and showed up instantly on my […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I've been having a few issues with my ZigBee network.
Previously I was just using the cheap Lidl coordinator but decided to upgrade.
At only £30ish picked up this Sonoff Dongle Max, it's POE (but also USB C pwr + WiFi capable) and showed up instantly on my […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
Previously I was just using the cheap Lidl coordinator but decided to upgrade.
At only £30ish picked up this Sonoff Dongle Max, it's POE (but also USB C pwr + WiFi capable) and showed up instantly on my […]
[Original post on fosstodon.org]
I still really want to move to small form factor for my PC.
This is despite my current case being pretty small. And that ITX components have the additional small tax.
This is despite my current case being pretty small. And that ITX components have the additional small tax.
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I still really want to move to small form factor for my PC.
This is despite my current case being pretty small. And that ITX components have the additional small tax.
This is despite my current case being pretty small. And that ITX components have the additional small tax.
Bit late seeing this, but not sure if I quite believe it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5gr4v66wro
"Family spends £4k to power charity Christmas lights".
It looks like it's roughly run for a month, so that works to about 13-15mWh over a month.
Over 31 days that's 483kWh of electric […]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5gr4v66wro
"Family spends £4k to power charity Christmas lights".
It looks like it's roughly run for a month, so that works to about 13-15mWh over a month.
Over 31 days that's 483kWh of electric […]
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December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Bit late seeing this, but not sure if I quite believe it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5gr4v66wro
"Family spends £4k to power charity Christmas lights".
It looks like it's roughly run for a month, so that works to about 13-15mWh over a month.
Over 31 days that's 483kWh of electric […]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5gr4v66wro
"Family spends £4k to power charity Christmas lights".
It looks like it's roughly run for a month, so that works to about 13-15mWh over a month.
Over 31 days that's 483kWh of electric […]
My Zigbee network isn't performing great.
Pondering if I should just move back to using WiFi devices more, or if getting a new Zigbee coordinator might help.
Currently I'm using the Lidl / Silvercrest one.
Pondering if I should just move back to using WiFi devices more, or if getting a new Zigbee coordinator might help.
Currently I'm using the Lidl / Silvercrest one.
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My Zigbee network isn't performing great.
Pondering if I should just move back to using WiFi devices more, or if getting a new Zigbee coordinator might help.
Currently I'm using the Lidl / Silvercrest one.
Pondering if I should just move back to using WiFi devices more, or if getting a new Zigbee coordinator might help.
Currently I'm using the Lidl / Silvercrest one.
Interesting debate about use of AI.
A new "Artisanal" bakery specializing in Sourdough and such is using AI to generate promotional media.
There's quite rightly some debate as to if they should be using proper artists. Especially considering that's their USP of proper artisanal bread rather […]
A new "Artisanal" bakery specializing in Sourdough and such is using AI to generate promotional media.
There's quite rightly some debate as to if they should be using proper artists. Especially considering that's their USP of proper artisanal bread rather […]
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December 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Interesting debate about use of AI.
A new "Artisanal" bakery specializing in Sourdough and such is using AI to generate promotional media.
There's quite rightly some debate as to if they should be using proper artists. Especially considering that's their USP of proper artisanal bread rather […]
A new "Artisanal" bakery specializing in Sourdough and such is using AI to generate promotional media.
There's quite rightly some debate as to if they should be using proper artists. Especially considering that's their USP of proper artisanal bread rather […]
Since when did Mid Year birthday discounts become a thing?
I'm not complaining as handily it means for me I get them at Christmas time. But it just feels odd.
Yay I'm 29.5?
I'm not complaining as handily it means for me I get them at Christmas time. But it just feels odd.
Yay I'm 29.5?
December 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Since when did Mid Year birthday discounts become a thing?
I'm not complaining as handily it means for me I get them at Christmas time. But it just feels odd.
Yay I'm 29.5?
I'm not complaining as handily it means for me I get them at Christmas time. But it just feels odd.
Yay I'm 29.5?
There's the odd glitch with the app I develop for work, and Ideally I need to simulate a terrible internet connection to try and replicate it.
Annoyingly Apple have an excellent tool built into iOS to do this. But there doesn't seem to be for Android. Apparently it's possible on the Simulator […]
Annoyingly Apple have an excellent tool built into iOS to do this. But there doesn't seem to be for Android. Apparently it's possible on the Simulator […]
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There's the odd glitch with the app I develop for work, and Ideally I need to simulate a terrible internet connection to try and replicate it.
Annoyingly Apple have an excellent tool built into iOS to do this. But there doesn't seem to be for Android. Apparently it's possible on the Simulator […]
Annoyingly Apple have an excellent tool built into iOS to do this. But there doesn't seem to be for Android. Apparently it's possible on the Simulator […]
Who needs streaming services?
The entirety of Stargate SG1 is only a small 60 dvds or so.
The entirety of Stargate SG1 is only a small 60 dvds or so.
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Who needs streaming services?
The entirety of Stargate SG1 is only a small 60 dvds or so.
The entirety of Stargate SG1 is only a small 60 dvds or so.
I popped to my local Toolstation to get some bits I ordered via Click & Collect.
One of the bits was missing, yet the order collection notification didn't say it was missing or such.
Not an issue, I can just run to Screwfix next door.
But, the staff member didn't say that it'll be refunded […]
One of the bits was missing, yet the order collection notification didn't say it was missing or such.
Not an issue, I can just run to Screwfix next door.
But, the staff member didn't say that it'll be refunded […]
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I popped to my local Toolstation to get some bits I ordered via Click & Collect.
One of the bits was missing, yet the order collection notification didn't say it was missing or such.
Not an issue, I can just run to Screwfix next door.
But, the staff member didn't say that it'll be refunded […]
One of the bits was missing, yet the order collection notification didn't say it was missing or such.
Not an issue, I can just run to Screwfix next door.
But, the staff member didn't say that it'll be refunded […]
"We're going to migrate to cloudflare" are not words you expect to read today.
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"We're going to migrate to cloudflare" are not words you expect to read today.
Still pondering building a micro cluster to learn on.
But pricing on used hardware is rocketing, primarily even RAM.
£100 for 48GB (3x16GB) even with slow sticks.
But pricing on used hardware is rocketing, primarily even RAM.
£100 for 48GB (3x16GB) even with slow sticks.
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still pondering building a micro cluster to learn on.
But pricing on used hardware is rocketing, primarily even RAM.
£100 for 48GB (3x16GB) even with slow sticks.
But pricing on used hardware is rocketing, primarily even RAM.
£100 for 48GB (3x16GB) even with slow sticks.
My Pixel 7A was unfortunately falling apart slightly, whilst I had glued the back on a couple of times it doesn't seem to last.
I decided to pick up a Pixel 9A as a small upgrade.
Honestly it's a rather odd feeling in the hand, it partly feels worse than the 7A as it's design is very iPhone […]
I decided to pick up a Pixel 9A as a small upgrade.
Honestly it's a rather odd feeling in the hand, it partly feels worse than the 7A as it's design is very iPhone […]
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December 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My Pixel 7A was unfortunately falling apart slightly, whilst I had glued the back on a couple of times it doesn't seem to last.
I decided to pick up a Pixel 9A as a small upgrade.
Honestly it's a rather odd feeling in the hand, it partly feels worse than the 7A as it's design is very iPhone […]
I decided to pick up a Pixel 9A as a small upgrade.
Honestly it's a rather odd feeling in the hand, it partly feels worse than the 7A as it's design is very iPhone […]
It's not until your home automation server goes down that you realize how much runs through it and that you'd be buggered.
Maybe I need to work on a backup system.
Maybe I need to work on a backup system.
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's not until your home automation server goes down that you realize how much runs through it and that you'd be buggered.
Maybe I need to work on a backup system.
Maybe I need to work on a backup system.
Bugger, I didn't set my home server to reboot after AC Loss apparently. Even worse I can't seem to find the mac address for it to try wake on lan.
We've just had a short power cut but it's too late to go and reboot it in the garage.
Guess I need to improve that.
We've just had a short power cut but it's too late to go and reboot it in the garage.
Guess I need to improve that.
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Bugger, I didn't set my home server to reboot after AC Loss apparently. Even worse I can't seem to find the mac address for it to try wake on lan.
We've just had a short power cut but it's too late to go and reboot it in the garage.
Guess I need to improve that.
We've just had a short power cut but it's too late to go and reboot it in the garage.
Guess I need to improve that.