Mastodawn

I always try to upcycle or reuse devices as long as I can. With RAM/storage prices at a premium right now, we can't dismiss a device out of hand, simply because it's a little older. Just because something's old, doesn't mean it's not still useful.

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TrèsFluke 3d ago

I asked the CSR if I could keep the old LTE SIM, and she said "sure...it's dead though." I replied "I know that, but see, I have some older smartphones at home that can be used as a secondary device, and some of them complain when you use them without a physical sim." She gave me that "Aha" nod.

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N-gated Hacker News Jun 28, 2025

🚴‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Oh joy, a riveting tale of 150 years of bicycle maps in the UK! Because nothing screams excitement quite like a deep dive into 🗺️ publishers who apparently spent a century competing over who could print the same map with the most boring font. 📚 If you've ever dreamed of a bedtime story that doubles as a sleep aid, this is your golden ticket. 💤
https://cyclemaps.blogspot.com/ #bicyclemaps #history #UK #publishing #boringstories #sleepaid #HackerNews #ngated

History of Cycling Maps

A history of maps aimed mostly or partly at pedal cyclists in the British Isles, circa 1870 to 1970 .