Recent content by Tim Eckel

  1. Tim Eckel

    News 2.9 billion hit in one of largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed

    My info was part of this data breach. I have 6 different records containing my information. Each has a variation of details (different address, different email, different name). So it's quite possible there's an average of 9 records per person in this database. The database just isn't de-duped...
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    I tried charging an EV at home and it was a shock I wasn't expecting

    My Tesla Model 3 Long Range charges 6 miles every hour, which is also 1% every 30 minutes. So an overnight 12 hour charge adds 72 miles or about 1/4 battery. Which is more mileage than I drive in a day, so a standard plug easily keeps it topped off at 80% every day, basically without fail.
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    I just beat the heat with a $2 roll of aluminum foil — here’s how

    I bet you got some strange looks, as you should put it on the inside not the outside. Also, get a thick reflective film that has a sticky side, not attach it with duct tape! LOL! I installed this in my bedroom windows like 10 years ago to totally block light (for better sleep) and lower the temp...