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Rack-mounted Mac mini power problem solved by remote servos
And I haven't used it in awhile but I think they can still be configured to automatically turn on after a power outage. I would think a simple remotely managed PDU would accomplish almost everything I can think of that would be needed.mikethemartian said:I think they sell remotely controlled power outlet strips for this exact purpose. At least for PCs.
Heck, if they're still playing with PoE, they could kill the PoE at the switch to that specific Mini and then turn it back on again. It should power up if configured properly.
Also, if that rack is using the typical front to back cooling, isn't mini 16 getting way worse air than mini 1? They may not generate that much heat but still. Maybe it's pulling cool air from the bottom of the enclosure?
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After 11 years of work, people actually like Apple Maps
Apple has mechanisms for reporting issues (although not construction in the US). I've reported a number of glitches (addresses in the wrong place, missing addresses in new areas, etc.). Ironically on a recent trip one business specifically mentioned that Apple Maps sent you to the wrong place (address was something like Road Name Rd but Apple sent you to Old Road Name Rd). I submitted it to Apple and in a few days it was fixed. Imagine if the business had done that rather than likely tell customers the directions were wrong for years. I would think more businesses would want to make sure their business showed up properly in both Google and Apple Maps.dominikhoffmann said:I prefer Waze for my day-to-day navigation, including for routine trips. The reason is that I know that the maps are up-to-date and the traffic and road-closure data is accurate. What allows Waze to accomplish that is that it obtains data from all Android users, not just those that use Waze, and community-edited maps. Apple has the first component of that from all of its iPhone users. What would help is allowing community members to edit and correct map details.
To give you a couple of examples:- I am not a Waze map editor myself. It’s a bit complicated—which keeps vandals away, too, I guess. A nearby road has a 30-day closure, because of roadway realignment, starting in two days. I reported this in the Waze map. An editor has already implemented this change and scheduled it, and two days from now, I can expect Waze to send me on a detour (not necessarily the officially suggested one). After 30 days this road closure will automatically disappear, unless someone reports that the construction project finished early, or—let’s hope not—took longer.
- A while back, Waze advised me to make a left turn across a median that was not interrupted at that point. I reported that, and a community editor implemented that change. Community editors are eager to help make even minor edits like that, which improve overall map accuracy.
Admittedly, I've had two things that have taken multiple reports to get them to fix it correctly, but that's been pretty rare.
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After 11 years of work, people actually like Apple Maps
And didn't even mention that Google Maps couldn't figure out rural addresses that were formatted similar to N5555 Someplace Rd. It happily dropped you in the dead center of the road, didn't matter if that road spanned three counties. We used to have to post maps on our business website that included 20+ addresses. To post a Google Map I had to manually look up each address on Apple Maps to get the correct location and move the pin for that address to the actual location. One of the biggest reasons I used Apple Maps a lot from the start.
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New EU regulations mandate user-replaceable batteries in Apple products
And all of that took space, which is now filled by the battery. Sure, we could have that back, but we would lose useful battery time every day. I'd rather spend an hour or two once every 3-5 years replacing a battery than give up 30 minutes of usable battery every day.mayfly said:Apple MacBooks & MacBook Pros used to have a tool-free latch on the back to get at and replace the battery. Sure would be nice to have that on most of the current Apple devices. Sure, LiON batteries are rechargeable, but they sure do deteriorate over time. If you're determined, experienced and have pentalobe tools, you can replace the batteries in them, but you can also break other, more expensive things while doing it. And maybe get in front of future EU regulations by making the RAM and SSDs replaceable/upgradeable again!
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One in three moms track their partner's every move with Apple tech
Why not just enable the location sharing on their phone (assuming they have an iPhone)? They can easily take an AirTag off a keyring and leave it at a friend's house if that's where they're 'supposed' to be. Teens I know are much less likely to leave their phone somewhere. The AirTag to keep from losing the keys is still a good idea, but easy for a teen to defeat if desired.dominikhoffmann said:Our teenage son will begin driving solo some time very soon. I will definitely place an AirTag on the keying of the car key. This will serve the purpose of making sure the car key does not get lost permanently, but will also enable me to track my son’s whereabouts. As a parent, I believe that minor children have a minuscule right to privacy from their parents. The fact that I am responsible for my kids’ actions means that I also have a right to monitor them, so that I can effectively and conscientiously execute that responsibility.
