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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We won't need any killer's watts. All we need is some electrizzical.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Halloween already?! I guess I should just be grateful it's not Christmas...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I mean its not great but good-enough

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Tried something new that I could share with my wonderful @thatlldosammy.bsky.social - and I also found equally tasty to actual ground beef!

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

@deviantollam.bsky.social found this on Facebook...can't tell if its legit or not. Is it just me or does proximity "selected" buttons in a cramped space like an elevator seem like a really bad idea?

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't...yeah I know, I didn't perfectly feather the metal down on the edges but its a lawnmower deck, it'll be fine...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

@cpsc.gov if you liked those you'll LOVE the 240V versions! Maybe you prefer one of the plethora of other sites if they aren't on Amazon anymore?

Screenshot of an online store selling a variety of highly-dangerous male-male 240V cables

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

These plastic storage bins have a warning saying you can't store children in them, but that seems like such a efficient way to store a child...no?

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Its like watching a warp core breach in slow motion...but the ejection system is offline...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Important note if you have a heat pump, those need extra controls for "heat pump" reverse+compressor vs "aux heat" white! I built a box with some relays and jumpers to account for that. Pictures - (1) photo of box I made; (2) wiring diagram (3/4) wiring diagram vs original in block diagram format.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

While I would love to say whoever designed this headlight bulb position should be strangled, that would be far too easy. They should be forced to install an uninstall headlight bulbs until the end of time.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

"soon"?????? You mean now? These things already exist and some people use them...and I've met plenty who intentionally keep HUGE hitches sticking way out "to punish anyone who tailgates and save their bumper"

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

@deviantollam.bsky.social If the little push lever thing is broken off does that mean it's probably impossible to exit this door when the electronic striker locks after hours? Like it might be possible to be locked in after going downstairs to evacuate?

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

@techconnectify.bsky.social As for prices, they were about double what you were talking about...and the BestBuy orders had some delays in shipping. Some rough prices for your comparison of the ones I could find the order info about:

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

@techconnectify.bsky.social Your video on DVDs - my Star Trek DS9 "all in one" seems to be double-layer discs. Purchased online BestBuy in 2021. Others Star Trek (even from Amazon) also run ~2GB per 40 min episode/1GB per 30 min episode. I did have some faulty scratched Amazon discs exchanged.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

That sounds like a lot of potential fun! Reminds me of the old HP custom Ready messages...I liked to change it to "Raedy" which had people scratching their head but unable to quite place what was wrong... blog.mbcharbonneau.com/2007/01/22/c...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Got my shots for the season....now need a small reward for the anxiety over needles......

Shopping cart with multiple large bags of assorted candy

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Good news, some of the other fire safety related devices are not painted over!

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Uh, @deviantollam.bsky.social when did it become okay to paint over fire alarm annunciators? I swear my friends end up with the sketchiest landlords...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I guess at least he died for something he believed in? Like wtf I can't see how that's reasonable to be like "well some people should die", but if its gonna happen...may as well be to someone who feels that's acceptable? Seems kinda like Lord Farquad...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I have my more fire and less fire prepared. Except the more fire is struggling. That wasn't a request, it was a command. Time to bring out the "there will be fire"

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Or not, and I just won't look at it right now. Because it had a chance to download stuff last night automatically and did, why on earth does everything have to be mandatory updated literally every time an update comes out at every hour of the day.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I guess at least the shutdown worked? Ugh.....

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Ok ... doesn't look like the CV boot is wet but something else is. No idea. Ugh.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I mounted ours under the island...white "kitchen" one nearer the stove, red "general purpose" one on the end facing the living-room. And yes, I know, need to take out the cardboard recycling. But yeah that keeps them both readily-accessible/visible and also recessed from being bumped/spilled on.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Giant 20+ft water slide, lots of fun but apparently 10/10 faster and more fun wearing much less. No pictures of that portion because nighttime and reasons. Would do again.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This is such a useless error.... @deviantollam.bsky.social you seen this before? Seems to last way more than the 30 sec it says when these systems choke

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

But I thought Trump said the states should be handling their own disasters not the feds???

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Elevators are so bad that they won't even let you attempt to request to go anywhere anymore...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

From Play Store get the official Pebble bee app that you can open and click the button then hit update and there's an (i) hint to put the tracker in discover mode and update. Sorry for silly pic, it disallowed screenshot play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Maybe time to upgrade your driveway entrance with some ornamental brick posts with a mailbox in one? Reenforced concrete field and set say 6-8ft deep footings for stability of course.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Try some A/C, and if you get hungry apparently this one its fine to eat the batteries in the remote, as long as you go brush your teeth and see a doctor after? Unknown make/model, was an older pic from one my parents had some years ago.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I actually tried to compare a couple hours in car temp last year with/without a sun shade in different parts of the car. I accidentally partially melted the plastic casing of the thermometer sensor that was on the dashboard. Yes, that's 210F on the dashboard.and near 150F up on the shaded headrest

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

100, 53% humidity, feels like 121. Well at least it's getting into the evening with the sun setting so it should go down. *Checks again* 99.9F, 57%, feels like 125F *Dies*

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

So lesson learned, don't lift the handle on these locks to open the door with an overhand grip.....OW! Major pinch/crush hazard for hands between the handle and combo dial case! Thought it would be easier to open the 50 lb door lifting up. @deviantollam.bsky.social you tried this by chance?

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

So apparently the allen screw that keeps it dogged keeps working loose and at least once locked them out. So back to my original plan.....one ziptie holds it so I applied 4 of them...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Is it bad I can't even tell which thing this applies to because there's too many at once?

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

You clearly missed the opportunity to have a contest of who can provide the best photo of a flashlight collection! Also may I suggest power-failure lights that plug in and will automatically give you light for key areas like bathroom/stairway/halls? I like these AmerTac brand ones.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

OK - who else has a collection going? If you don't, I dare you to try and catch up! P.S. I really love the Fenix PD35R, which has earned my every day carry. USB-C charge, replaceable 18650 Lithium-Ion, also can use disposable 123A Lithium. Can throw a tight beam 100s of ft or dim for close-up.

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Instructions unclear, can't tell if any of these are "real" flashlights. Preparing to obtain additional flashlights in the quest to find a "real" one. ...well shoot now I gotta redistribute these back thru the house after the picture...

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MattBatt @computergeek06.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

This did do absolute wonders for how quickly I was able to rip my collection of Star Trek discs... Basically I could have an entire season ripping simultaneously. Still wouldn't saturate gigabit network.

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