Hacker News: 3guk

New comment by 3guk in "Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability"

3guk — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:24:11 +0000

Yep - I've got the UGREEN FineTrack Slim G Wallet Tracker Card in my wallet and it's perfect.

Love the fact that it's rechargeable - although a little bit annoying that it's with a USB to proprietary connector.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Ultra-Slim-Rechargeable-Comp...

New comment by 3guk in "Buy Your Own Space Selfie [video]"

3guk — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:28:22 +0000

An awesome idea from Mark Rober !

Buy Your Own Space Selfie [video]

3guk — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:28:22 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KcV1C1Ui5s

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42278036

Points: 2

# Comments: 1

New comment by 3guk in "Fraudsters steal 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar"

3guk — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:12:25 +0000

Damnit, you got me with that one !!

New comment by 3guk in "KidPix"

3guk — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:35:57 +0000

Wow what a trip down memory lane - I was obsessed with this as a child !

The sounds of each tool instantly transport me back !

New comment by 3guk in "Couple's Life Savings Stolen in 'Trojan Horse' Mobile App Scam"

3guk — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:31:14 +0000

I really hope that when Apple is forced to open up access to competing app stores that there will be a setting for me to ban sideloads or downloads on my parents devices.

New comment by 3guk in "Ask HN: Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023?"

3guk — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:51:28 +0000

I’ve really been enjoying the “Safety Third” podcasts from William Osman and co - not particularly informational but very entertaining, especially given most of the guys are from a science and engineering background.

Darknet Diaries is also one I recommend - Jack is a great host and storyteller.

New comment by 3guk in "Innovative wireless light switch could cut house wiring costs in half"

3guk — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:09:02 +0000

Don't think it's particularly innovative really - a lot of electricians in the UK are now installing the Quinetic - https://www.quinetic.co.uk/ - system and it works really well in terms of wireless switches.

Mostly it's not to save the cost of the actual cable - but to save the install cost on an old brick building, where installing a new switch requires fairly extensive work to the house and brickwork.

You're Not Imagining It: Cell Phone Reception Is Getting Worse

3guk — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:53 +0000

Article URL: https://time.com/6340727/cell-phone-reception-is-getting-worse/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38522350

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by 3guk in "macOS Sonoma is setting records for update size"

3guk — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:31:55 +0000

At a guess I would say probably using OCLP - https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher - lots of life left in old Mac’s using that tool !

New comment by 3guk in "Acquia, my Drupal startup"

3guk — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:26:10 +0000

Oh wow e107 takes me back to my early days of working on websites for my latest gaming obsession !

New comment by 3guk in "Making it clear when we're on a call with you to protect you from fraud"

3guk — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:21:36 +0000

I just don't pick up the phone to numbers that are not saved in my contacts anymore - seems to have saved me a tonne of hassle.

New comment by 3guk in "The Steam Deck OLED spot ad was made with Steam Deck OLEDs"

3guk — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:11:36 +0000

Great to see OBS also being used on this one - although I imagine setting up and configuring that many instances of OBS must have been a bit of a pain.

New comment by 3guk in "Home Assistant blocked from integrating with Garage Door opener API"

3guk — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:52:36 +0000

I fully suspect though that the people who do want Amazon Key and the people who are happily defrauding Amazon are not one and the same.

I realise that there are the porch pirates who are another issue entirely!

New comment by 3guk in "RIP to my 8-port Unifi switch after years and years of Texas outdoor temps"

3guk — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:40:04 +0000

I think that some of their more recent decisions have been questionable (Unifi Video -> Protect) - but there is still no doubt in my mind that you get a lot for your money, even if you do have to troubleshoot a little bit more than more pro (Cisco et al) stuff...

I'm not sure I love some of the more home automation based stuff as I've not used it - but at least with the Unifi Protect range and the switches / APs I've mostly been happy.

Seems like some of the more vocal people in the Unifi community are angry as they have built businesses around supporting these sort of setups - where I totally understand that a broken firmware update can wreck havoc.

New comment by 3guk in "Using Goatse to Stop App Theft"

3guk — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:46:56 +0000

It's explained on this page about how his blogging system works - https://joshcsimmons.com/post/H4sIAAAAAAAA%2F3xV227cRgx911cQ...

New comment by 3guk in "The anatomy of a smart bulb"

3guk — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:31:46 +0000

For anyone interested in more of this sort of stuff - including ways to modify some brands so they are not being driven as hard, it's always worth to check out Big Clive on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@bigclivedotcom

New comment by 3guk in "Ask HN: What's the coolest physical thing you've made?"

3guk — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:45:51 +0000

Just wanted to add - I absolutely love watching your videos, thanks so much for all of the effort you put in !

New comment by 3guk in "Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'Monster'"

3guk — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:01:55 +0000

Owned and developed by Milestone I believe.

New comment by 3guk in "Lo-Fi ATC"

3guk — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:51:45 +0000

This is fantastic- somehow works so perfectly as background noise for working in my home office.