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This kind of tech stuff isn't really BIFL. However, you can extend the life of it by separating the components. So an OPNsense box for the firewall/gateway (this can last many years with very little maintenance), a separate WiFi access point (AP), and a switch.

Many consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers are all three of these components combined into one (usually) low-quality package. When one part of it dies or becomes obsolete, the whole unit would need to be replaced.

By separating the components, you can get better quality hardware (even if consumer-grade), and replace/upgrade them independently when needed.

Just curious: Why would you prefer your data to be harvested in China vs. the US?

Edit: I'm also genuinely curious about why this question is getting downvoted. Is it offensive or something? I meant no harm to anyone.

macOS. I find it to be the least inconvenient for most of my needs.

I once had a great bond with an eclectus. It took a lot of work, but when I finally earned her trust, we were great friends.

One day, I trimmed her nails, and it destroyed our friendship 😔 If you get one, have someone else trim its nails so it doesn't hate you. Parrots can really hold a grudge.

I understand why you might think that, but that really doesn't apply to a parrot and their noise.

Btw, an eclectus can (and probably will, regularly) emit sounds loud enough to make your ears ring. They're meant to be heard over long distances outside in the open. Inside the walls of a home, it's crazy loud.

Edit to add: They also make the noises when you're not even home. It has nothing to do with treats.

🙋🏻‍♂️ Dumb question: What is being protested? What would the result of a "successful" protest be?

Passengers*, I think. I'm pretty sure passenger vehicles are subject to higher quality standards than vehicles meant only for cargo (ISS supplies, for example).

(I could be wrong. I'm an internet comment, not a rocket surgeon 🤷🏻‍♂️)

When I was young and dumb, I really tried to ignite gasoline with lit cigarettes, and it seemed impossible. The results would have been the same with water.

I'm sure it's possible in just the right conditions, but it doesn't seem easy.

Years ago, when I was in the computer repair business, there was an industry term for apps that did this: spyware. It was considered a form of malware back then. I still think it's wild that spyware has become so widely accepted in society.

I'm not disagreeing with you (I don't know enough about the department's operations), but I can understand why people are unhappy with the ED (Department of Education). It has existed for almost 40 years, and has spent tens (sometimes hundreds) of billions of dollars annually.

The result: Well, most Americans' reading level, as highlighted in this post. Also, a shocking number of people can't even name a single country in Africa – a big continent with more than 50 countries to choose from. Also, college borrowers in the US owe ~$1.5 trillion to the ED.

Should the ED be abolished? Honestly, I'm way to ignorant to even make an educated guess. But after so many decades, hundreds of billions of dollars spent, and $trillions of debt owed by students, it doesn't seem unreasonable to think that something should at least change.

I've noticed that, when confronted with longer text, many people just use an LLM to summarize it now.

Ah, so it's symbolic and artistic. That's cool, I dig the creativity 🙂

Thanks for the explanation.