No more requirement for a Microsoft Account to install a basic effing computer?

No, I didn't think so.

I have many, many complaints about Windows 11.

Explorer speed is not one of them. There's something wrong with your system.

... than hiring someone to do all your schoolwork for you.

But you still graduate stupid. You might even think other countries pay our tariffs, even if you're supposedly a graduate of Wharton.

I guess you've never heard of Flock Safety.

I'm sure Mike Nathe's position has nothing to do with North Dakota's heavy investment into Grand Sky and Vantis, both of which are technology centers for unmanned aerial systems.

If your defense of Ruby is that you can call C routines... I'm not sure you have a defense.

No, try "sucker bought what he thought was a functional part that wasn't".

The material was apparently NOT CF-ABS, and wasn't properly constructed.

Also, under testing, the plastic melted at *HALF* the glass transition temperature of what he thought he bought.

That you can print with "many" consumer printers, Polycarbonate would be a decent choice. Glass transition is around 147 (296), and you can print it at a consumer level.

Alternatively, print it out of PLA, dunk it in plaster, and burn out the PLA. Then cast with an actual metal like aluminum (search for "PLA lost casting" on YouTube).

Glad I'm not the only one who thought this.

I agree. I use my Pixel Tablet regularly, and it's held up well.

This is what happens when you decide to draw a Line in the sand.

Exactly. I get notified if I leave my Garage Door open too long. I have lights toggle on/off automatically, either depending on time-of-day or presence detection. My bathroom exhaust fans are cheap, but automatically come on if humidity is too high. All done with Home Assistant and Z-wave devices.

There's a difference between a "Smart Home" that has local smart devices, and a "Smart Home" that's wired 24/7 into Amazon or Google. I don't NEED wi-fi enabled toasters, refrigerators or microwaves. I don't need a freakin' LCD screen on the front of my refrigerator that shows ms THE CONTENTS OF MY REFRIGERATOR-- I can open the door.

What the article should say, is that manufacturers are discovering that pointless web-enabled devices and always-on speakers are getting less popular. As they should.

Keep attacking the messenger while ignoring the message.

Just because he's annoying doesn't mean he's wrong in this case.

Exactly. Considering the level of idiocy just in this comments section (not you, in case you're wondering), it's obvious that most people aren't smart enough to effectively use AI. The results are only as good as the person directing it.

I've used AI for both personal and work related functions, and I find the best way to do it is to focus on one idea, and always start a new conversation for new questions. Don't ask philosophical questions and expect serious answers, and remember that the further you get from the original question, the more unreliable the AI bot is going to be.