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New comment by vladslav in "Ask HN: What is the best LLM for consumer grade hardware?"

vladslav — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:03:21 +0000

I use Gemma3:12b on a Mac M3 Pro, basically like Grammarly.

New comment by vladslav in "Nokia's internal presentation after iPhone was launched"

vladslav — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:30:19 +0000

Not just Toyota; the U.S. will have dozens of battery plants because it is strategic, like having our own chips.

New comment by vladslav in "Nokia's internal presentation after iPhone was launched (2007) [pdf]"

vladslav — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:27:29 +0000

By borrowing your analogy, the general sentiment with the iPhone was excitement and interest when it came out. I just don't see it in the folks around me regarding EVs (price is high, charging is pain). Yes, it's the future, but a future that is way ahead. We aren't even at the point where those old "devices" start to show their age. I'd say Symbians and Ericssons still have time.

New comment by vladslav in "Scientists uncover how the brain washes itself during sleep"

vladslav — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:45:25 +0000

Perhaps it seems odd, but could experiencing nightmares actually aid in the cleansing process?

New comment by vladslav in "Nvidia's Project Digits is a 'personal AI supercomputer'"

vladslav — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:37:46 +0000

I've had a similar experience, my Xavier NX stopped working after the last update and now it's just collecting dust. To be honest, I've found the Nvidia SBC to be more of a hassle than it's worth.

New comment by vladslav in "Why are UK electricity bills so expensive?"

vladslav — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:09:01 +0000

I sometimes catch myself thinking about whether it’s worth collecting wood by the road to burn as a way to heat the house.

New comment by vladslav in "Blocky – a DNS proxy and ad-blocker for the local network"

vladslav — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:37:04 +0000

It looks like it's much easy to setup DoH with blocky. Blocky's DoT doesn't work for me but it's a pain to setup with Pi-hole and it's impossible to make DoH work in Pi-hole.

New comment by vladslav in "FCC launches inquiry to increase minimum broadband speed [pdf]"

vladslav — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:17:22 +0000

They are in a densely populated area. The city had issues with internet service for quite a while. The government started to invest heavily in fiber tech around the 2010s, and fast forward to now, almost everyone in the city can get a fiber connection to their home or apartment building. The cost is around ~28$ for 300Mbs and $80 for 1Gbs.

New comment by vladslav in "FCC launches inquiry to increase minimum broadband speed [pdf]"

vladslav — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:48:52 +0000

My friends in third-world countries get faster and less expensive service than me in Silicon Valley. On top of that, there is no fiber connection in my neighborhood, and they've been on fiber for over 5 years. And there is a data cap also. It's just crazy and sad.

New comment by vladslav in "California PG&E joins proposal to set utility rates based on income"

vladslav — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:55:40 +0000

> This proposal would reduce total bills for the working class.

I sure hope so, but I still doubt whether it will happen. I'm sorry for my ignorance on the topic, and I need to research it more. But it is counter-intuitive to me.

We pay much more than the rest of the country already. We are the utility's source of revenue. We should get a fair price if we generate enough electricity through solar and other means by switching to market rates.

Why can't they just adjust the expense for those who generate electricity? Or directly lower the incentive by removing tax cuts and credits since the widespread adoption is ongoing anyway. I am still trying to understand why I have to share costs with wealthy people without clear benefits.

New comment by vladslav in "California PG&E joins proposal to set utility rates based on income"

vladslav — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:58:49 +0000

Is there a way to fight it? I sent a message to our state reps. (Gov. Newsom, Sen. Becker and Assembly member Berman) but can't think of anything else.

New comment by vladslav in "California PG&E joins proposal to set utility rates based on income"

vladslav — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:49:51 +0000

I see in this a subliminal message - "We are full. Move out of the state."

There is not enough electricity for everybody, and it seems like conservation is not an option. So these companies will try to squeeze the working class even more. The problem, there is not enough juice left for me to give.

New comment by vladslav in "80% of bosses say they regret earlier return-to-office plans"

vladslav — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:51:48 +0000

Can't agree more. I don't care about a personal cubicle with a door. But I care how much time I spend in traffic on my way to and back from the office.

New comment by vladslav in "Why heart attacks are rising in young adults and what to watch out for"

vladslav — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:31:51 +0000

Exercising helps, no doubt. I see it as good stress, controlled stress that trains your body to deal with bad stress. There are other ways too. I get the same level of excitement when I take cold showers.

My back prevents me from lifting weights again. But I'm happy for those who can and do it.

New comment by vladslav in "Why heart attacks are rising in young adults and what to watch out for"

vladslav — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:43:22 +0000

That's how it started for me too. Noticing it when trying to fall asleep. It slowly got worse until I had an ablation procedure done.

New comment by vladslav in "Why heart attacks are rising in young adults and what to watch out for"

vladslav — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:40:33 +0000

In some cases, when EKG shows some signs, the cardiologist can prescribe wearing a Holter monitor for a day that records your heart activity. It will show how many beats are abnormal and the overall state.

New comment by vladslav in "Why heart attacks are rising in young adults and what to watch out for"

vladslav — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:29:42 +0000

The magnesium glycinate is good for your bowels too. I take Magnesium L-Threonate and I think it helps. And in general, ER doctors add Magnesium intravenously when people have a hypertensive crisis.

New comment by vladslav in "Why heart attacks are rising in young adults and what to watch out for"

vladslav — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:17:09 +0000

I'm in the same boat as you. My diet is mainly Mediterranean, and blood tests show no abnormalities (I do it 1-2 times yearly). I don't exercise but score 250-400 Heart Points weekly by walking or intense hiking. I firmly believe that stress is a primary factor in hypertension. If you are an anxious person, maybe even more so. Another factor to blame can be loneliness; still hoping for credible research that shows any correlation.

Unfortunately, I don't see a path to eat, meditate or exercise out of it if you in the good shape already. But controlling sodium intake can help to offset some numbers. To control it, I take medications and must continue taking them permanently.

New comment by vladslav in "Marijuana addiction: those struggling often face skepticism"

vladslav — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:11:21 +0000

I've stopped using weed about 3 weeks ago and my first week was rough. The emotional roller coaster I had is exactly what you described in your story. I didn't go as far as screaming or doing anything over the top, but inside I was boiling with anger and resentment.

It's definitely gets better with time but making sure you don't trust yourself and your emotions while going though withdrawal is a key. I didn't have anybody to support me while I was going though this but it's great that some people can understand this and don't take it personally is good to hear.