decryption

Writes about computers for a living. Mucks around computers for fun. Australian.

website: https://decryption.net.au

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2026-01-11 08:11:24 UTC

i didn't have IPv6 on my network at all - which is why the new Matter devices didn't work, they need IPv6!

2026-01-05 23:20:59 UTC

check out what's on the big screen behind the warmongers during an active operation - not a map or a live camera or anything useful, it's fucken X, in multiple tabs - that's what's important to these cretins
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2025-06-11 00:00:31 UTC

Sam Altman posted this to his blog:
"People are often curious about how much energy a ChatGPT query uses; the average query uses about 0.34 watt-hours, about what an oven would use in a little over one second, or a high-efficiency lightbulb would use in a couple of minutes. It also uses about 0.000085 gallons of water; roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon."
https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularity
In December 2024 OpenAI announced that they do around 1 billion queries per day.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/4/24313097/chatgpt-300-million-weekly-users
That means ChatGPT is using 340-400MWh of energy per day. That's not as bad as I thought to be honest (if you believe Altman). Old mate doesn't mention the data used to train/infer the models though.

2025-05-25 11:24:51 UTC

Gadgetbridge looks really cool, lets ya use stuff like a Huawei or Xiaomi smartwatch without their god awful apps
https://gadgetbridge.org/

2025-05-09 06:16:41 UTC

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what I wanna know is how do these sites stand up financially? are they loss leaders to sell cars (maybe, but they're open to all EVs, so it's not like you need a Tesla to use them) or do they genuinely make money and Tesla is the only company operating in Australia with the knowledge and capital to invest in the sites of this size?

2025-04-17 01:38:36 UTC

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samsung's Android is so bad

2025-04-17 01:18:38 UTC

really wanna try a folding phone, i think it would be cool

2025-03-30 23:05:52 UTC

@npub1sda…s240 nice story in the conversation!
https://theconversation.com/everything-you-say-to-an-alexa-speaker-will-be-sent-to-amazon-starting-today-252923

2025-02-08 01:01:29 UTC

Someone please buy this computer off me for $400 - I'm happy to deliver it you this weekend if you're in VIC/MEL. Perfect gaming rig for the kids. Will do 1080p gaming easily.
AMD Ryzen 5700G APU & Cooler Master Hyper T4 cooler
ASUS PRIME B550M-K Mainboard
32GB DDR4 3200 RAM (2x 16GB)
512GB Samsung 970 Pro SSD
Antec VSK10 case
SilverStone Strider Essential 600W PSU
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2025-02-04 03:04:11 UTC

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Also have a Dell PowerEdge R220 for $150.
E3-1225v3 CPU
16GB DDR3 ECC RAM (4x 4GB)
2x 2TB 3.5" HDDs
iDRAC 7
1RU, just 395mm deep
Makes a really great Plex server! Also happy to deliver to you if you're in VIC/MEL or you can come pick it up from me in 3340. Not keen on posting, would cost like $40-$50, not worth it for such a low cost item.
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2025-02-04 03:02:56 UTC

Selling my short depth Dell rack servers, simply not using em these days and need the cash.
Dell PowerEdge R210 II - $70
Celeron G530 CPU
8GB DDR3 RAM
2x 1TB 3.5" HDDs
iDRAC 6
1RU, just 395mm deep
Happy to deliver to you if you're in VIC/MEL or you can grab it from me in 3340.
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2025-01-25 03:27:16 UTC

This little Zigbee temp sensor is good. Only $13 from AliExpress and takes AAA batteries. No more coin battery bullshit!
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr1TZkj
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2024-11-18 07:13:57 UTC

iOS 18 upgrade about to begin
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2024-11-02 03:58:17 UTC

Do I know anyone in Canberra or Adelaide who can go to IKEA and buy this item for me and post it?
105.626.36 - NICKEBO Drawer front, matt grey-green, 80x20 cm
Not gonna be in stock in Melb or available for online order until 2025! $55 for the item, $20 to post it and a $25 donation to a charity of your choice.
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/nickebo-drawer-front-matt-grey-green-10562636/

2024-09-21 05:42:36 UTC

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Unopened Rode DC-USB1 that they gave me with the Rodecaster I used to own but never used it.
It is "a power cable that allows the RØDECaster Pro to be powered from any compatible USB output, making it entirely portable. It features a locking connector for added security. A high-power (2.4A minimum) USB output is required for operation. For best results, we recommend using a USB power bank with USB Power Delivery (PD). USB device/power bank is not included"
Yours for the price of postage (about $10 or so).
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2024-09-21 05:09:12 UTC

Atari 2600 Jr console (was my father-in-laws who gave it to me and I don't have a TV to try it out on!) - untested, with controllers & games - River Raid, Double Dragon, Missle Command (2x), Smurf, Space Invaders, Berzerk, Super Breakout, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Pitfall, ET, Smash Hit Pak, Grand Prix, Combat CX-2601 - $170 all up posted
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2024-08-18 03:32:13 UTC

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they never define what they think the greens are doing that’s so bad except for the former cop pissed off about off shore wind turbines

2024-06-30 11:37:39 UTC

im not pirating the latest tv shows and movies - i am training my AI model on freely available content