What first world problem did you have today?

[Ichinisan]

Every fucking morning I have to contend with a handful of mouth-breathing half-wits who think that camping out in the left lane is perfectly acceptable if they're within 5 mph of the speed limit. Listen twat waffle, I understand that 55 mph is truly dizzying speed; downright unsafe even in perfect conditions, if you ask me. But if you happen to be puttering along, not passing anyone, with two lanes next to you COMPLETELY EMPTY OF TRAFFIC, and you see me in your rearview approaching at approximately Mach 7, maybe move the fuck over so that I don't have to be the asshole either tailgating your pokey ass or passing on the right with a friendly one-finger salute. The left lane is for PASSING. That's it. If you aren't passing anyone, what the fuck are you doing in that lane? I don't care if you're doing 90 mph; if some moron is doing 140, you move over and let Evil Knievel pass. Stop obstructing traffic you knuckle-dragging shit gibbon. It's time we started rounding these people up and pelting them with overripe rutabagas in the town square as a neighborly reminder to not be a fucking jackass.

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[Dr. Zaus]

Every fucking morning I have to contend with a handful of mouth-breathing half-wits who think that camping out in the left lane is perfectly acceptable if they're within 5 mph of the speed limit. Listen twat waffle, I understand that 55 mph is truly dizzying speed; downright unsafe even in perfect conditions, if you ask me. But if you happen to be puttering along, not passing anyone, with two lanes next to you COMPLETELY EMPTY OF TRAFFIC, and you see me in your rearview approaching at approximately Mach 7, maybe move the fuck over so that I don't have to be the asshole either tailgating your pokey ass or passing on the right with a friendly one-finger salute. The left lane is for PASSING. That's it. If you aren't passing anyone, what the fuck are you doing in that lane? I don't care if you're doing 90 mph; if some moron is doing 140, you move over and let Evil Knievel pass. Stop obstructing traffic you knuckle-dragging shit gibbon. It's time we started rounding these people up and pelting them with overripe rutabagas in the town square as a neighborly reminder to not be a fucking jackass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf7x3zW67zE&t=2m40s

 

[Imp]

What da f...

I feel confused and/or stupid: I may have just found out that power isn't drawn from CMOS batteries if your computer has an ATX mobo and is plugged in, PSU on. That explains why my 6 year old mob still has a 3.28 V VBAT reading.

And BIOS settings are stored on flash nowadays so they don't get wiped with battery removed?

Edit: So 3.28 V is just PSU power supply reading. Man, I've really fallen behind on this stuff.

 

[CZroe]

What da f...



I feel confused and/or stupid: I may have just found out that power isn't drawn from CMOS batteries if your computer has an ATX mobo and is plugged in, PSU on. That explains why my 6 year old mob still has a 3.28 V VBAT reading.



And BIOS settings are stored on flash nowadays so they don't get wiped with battery removed?



Edit: So 3.28 V is just PSU power supply reading. Man, I've really fallen behind on this stuff.

My Intel D850GB motherboard from 2001 didn't even have a battery. It used flash for BIOS and settings and I guess it maintained time for short periods with a capacitor or something.

 

[KeithTalent]

I'm hungover, for like the first time in forever.

KT

 

[Anubis]

Every fucking morning I have to contend with a handful of mouth-breathing half-wits who think that camping out in the left lane is perfectly acceptable if they're within 5 mph of the speed limit. Listen twat waffle, I understand that 55 mph is truly dizzying speed; downright unsafe even in perfect conditions, if you ask me. But if you happen to be puttering along, not passing anyone, with two lanes next to you COMPLETELY EMPTY OF TRAFFIC, and you see me in your rearview approaching at approximately Mach 7, maybe move the fuck over so that I don't have to be the asshole either tailgating your pokey ass or passing on the right with a friendly one-finger salute. The left lane is for PASSING. That's it. If you aren't passing anyone, what the fuck are you doing in that lane? I don't care if you're doing 90 mph; if some moron is doing 140, you move over and let Evil Knievel pass. Stop obstructing traffic you knuckle-dragging shit gibbon. It's time we started rounding these people up and pelting them with overripe rutabagas in the town square as a neighborly reminder to not be a fucking jackass.

I drive 100 in the left lane nearly 100% of the time because the right lane is like driving on railroad tracks

also if the right lane is empty just pass them and don't even slow down

 

[CZroe]

I drive 100 in the left lane nearly 100% of the time because the right lane is like driving on railroad tracks

also if the right lane is empty just pass them and don't even slow down

Passing on the right is illegal.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Passing on the right is illegal.

As is driving in the left lane if not actively passing slower traffic. Two wrongs don't make a right, but if the option is "let this person who is already breaking the law themselves dictate the speed of the entire road since it's illegal to pass them," well, fuck that, I'm going around. But it's a shitty position to put someone in and people need to be made aware that they shouldn't be cruising in the left lane. It's a safety hazard, and not just because they might inadvertently trigger some road raging maniac who wants to drive fast; the left lane is supposed to be kept clear so that emergency vehicles can respond to emergencies quicker. That's why many jurisdictions put up signs that say "Keep right except to pass." People just tend to ignore them because people are fucking morons.

 

[Kaido]

The font size on my new 4K screen at work is too small (and Windows 7 stinks at scaling).

 

[CZroe]

As is driving in the left lane if not actively passing slower traffic. Two wrongs don't make a right, but if the option is "let this person who is already breaking the law themselves dictate the speed of the entire road since it's illegal to pass them," well, fuck that, I'm going around. But it's a shitty position to put someone in and people need to be made aware that they shouldn't be cruising in the left lane. It's a safety hazard, and not just because they might inadvertently trigger some road raging maniac who wants to drive fast; the left lane is supposed to be kept clear so that emergency vehicles can respond to emergencies quicker. That's why many jurisdictions put up signs that say "Keep right except to pass." People just tend to ignore them because people are fucking morons.

...but if you don't at least slow down then you are not giving the person the opportunity to safely move over and you are blocking them from leaving the fast lane. He specifically suggested doing it without slowing down.

There have been times where the only reason I was going slower than the lane on my right was because I was trying to move into an opening on my right that was slightly behind me but impatient idiots behind me kept passing on the right and stealing my opportunities to move over. I've seen accidents caused by someone who was perfectly willing to make way for a fast-approaching driver and moved over only to tangle with that same driver as that driver attempted to pass illegally. I pass on the right when appropriate too but I at least give the opportunity for the other driver to move over and I do adjust my speed appropriately. I frequently pass on the right just by being faster while staying right except to pass. If I am in the left lane and someone blocks me, I consider it the same thing when I move right and ultimately pass, but I'd never suggest doing it without consideration for the law and adjusting speed.

 

[Svnla]

I drive 100 in the left lane nearly 100% of the time because the right lane is like driving on railroad tracks

also if the right lane is empty just pass them and don't even slow down

100 kilometers or miles? Kilometers = no big deal. Miles = you could be in jail for restless driving around here.

 

[Imp]

Took the armrests off of my office chair. Who the hell thought it'd be a good idea to use painted screws -- everything's underneath the chair, no one sees anything unless they're on the floor, directly under the chair... What a mess, paint chips everywhere.

 

[waffleironhead]

Passing on the right is illegal.

In most every state I have lived in, passing on the right is permitted in those circumstances. Generally, anytime there is two or more lanes heading in the same direction passing is permitted on the right. Id be curious to see the statutes where you live and drive.

 

[Ichinisan]

also if the right lane is empty just pass them and don't even slow down

Fuck you. Give them an opportunity to move over. Slow down for a few seconds if you have to. Only pass on the right if you have already given ample time and it's clear they don't intend to move over (and you have no option to pass on the left). If there's a lane to the left with no opening, you better wait for an opening on the left and pass on that side.

Your behavior is why slowpokes don't learn to move over. Passing on the right impedes them from doing so safely...that's why it's illegal.

You're the asshole who weaves in-and-out without signaling. I see you coming up fast behind me, so I signal that I'm moving over to the right. You can't be bothered to look for my signal. You already sped up and you unexpectedly swing around to my right as I'm moving over there. Ironically, you think you're a good driver and everyone else just can't drive

Seriously. Fuck all the people who drive that way.

 

[Ichinisan]

As is driving in the left lane if not actively passing slower traffic. Two wrongs don't make a right, but if the option is "let this person who is already breaking the law themselves dictate the speed of the entire road since it's illegal to pass them," well, fuck that, I'm going around. But it's a shitty position to put someone in and people need to be made aware that they shouldn't be cruising in the left lane. It's a safety hazard, and not just because they might inadvertently trigger some road raging maniac who wants to drive fast; the left lane is supposed to be kept clear so that emergency vehicles can respond to emergencies quicker. That's why many jurisdictions put up signs that say "Keep right except to pass." People just tend to ignore them because people are fucking morons.

The important thing is to give them an opportunity to get over. He said "don't even slow down." No.

Swing around to the right without hesitation and the slowpoke will learn to be afraid of moving right.

 

[Imp]

Because I took my armrests off, I have to sit straight now. Can't arch my back and turn it into a C. The armrest on the left side broke because I put all of my body weight on my left elbow while leaning so often... Maybe someone's trying to tell me something.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

I'm hungover, for like the first time in forever.

KT

Same here.This morning sucks.

 

[highland145]

Explore your home. Who knows, you might have a wife or kids there somewhere.


Just kidding. Play Nintendo.

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[highland145]

The gas company cut my phone/internet line and water line while repairing the gas line they wrecked last week. I'm quickly losing first world status.

karma?

 

[highland145]

Fuck you. Give them an opportunity to move over. Slow down for a few seconds if you have to. Only pass on the right if you have already given ample time and it's clear they don't intent to move over (and you have no option to pass on the left). If there's a Lane to the left with no opening, you better wait for an opening on the left and pass on that side.

Your behavior is why slowpokes don't learn to move over. Passing on the right impedes them from doing so safely...that's why it's illegal.

You're the asshole who weaves in-and-out without signaling. I see you coming up fast behind me, so I signal that I'm moving over to the right. You can't be bothered to look for my signal. You already sped up and you unexpectedly swing around to my right as I'm moving over there. Ironically, you think you're a good driver and everyone else just can't drive

Seriously. Fuck all the people who drive that way.

Those fucks aren't moving over or they would have already done so. They're ignorant about "not so common" courtesy. Get the hell out of the way. If I'm plowing 15MPH over the speed limit, I'm not going to wait for you, who's doing the speed limit.......in the left lane.

 

[IronWing]

karma?

Car's doing fine and I ain't your momma.

Phone/internet is back on a temporary line. Telco may have to dig up the yard to put in a permanent line. Gas company bastards never even called the telephone company to report the break. At the moment, I have all my faculties back.

 

[highland145]

Car's doing fine and I ain't your momma.

Phone/internet is back on a temporary line. Telco may have to dig up the yard to put in a permanent line. Gas company bastards never even called the telephone company to report the break. At the moment, I have all my faculties back.

They must have missed that they have a miracle ...drug(?)...in their hands.

 

[Svnla]

What a day. Finally the switch from Uverse (10 Mb for $40/month) to cable broadband (50 Mb for $40/month) is completed. Wasted the whole day for the installer.

 

[Ichinisan]

Arris whole home multi-room "MR DVR" system has to be my main router since the "media gateway" box replaces my cable modem and the "media player" devices use IP to talk to the gateway (MoCA or wired Ethernet). Enabled bridge mode (access point mode) in the 802.11ac Apple AirPort Extreme with no problem, but the web UI of the Arris router is so glitchy, it locks-up and won't accept most of my configuration changes.

Fixed the LAN subnet and DHCP range to match my previous LAN configuration. Spent a few hours getting it to reserve static DHCP for my devices (network storage, network printer) and configure port forwarding due to horrible UI glitches.

I was able to hide the media player box completely, but the optional IR receiver extension just isn't very sensitive.

Tried the optional URC5110 RF remote and it's too advanced for its own damn good. It has a motion sensor that tries to determine if I'm using the (worthless) keyboard side or the normal side. It frequently gets confused and won't switch to the correct side. I find that I usually hold the remote sideways when I'm comfortable. It doesn't play nice with that.

 

[highland145]

What a day. Finally the switch from Uverse (10 Mb for $40/month) to cable broadband (50 Mb for $40/month) is completed. Wasted the whole day for the installer.

12 mo later...switching again.