The only problem with a 'smart' bulb is that the wall switch is not smart. So, if you want the smart functionality available, you have to ALWAYS use the app to turn the bulb on/off and never use the wall switch.

The only problem with a 'smart' bulb is that the wall switch is not smart. So, if you want the smart functionality…

"Lifehacker has written approximately 17 billion articles on the Pi"... a wee bit of an exaggeration? :)

"Lifehacker has written approximately 17 billion articles on the Pi"... a wee bit of an exaggeration? :)

But this was sold by an Apple store, so problem solved :)

Use the backup codes that you printed when setting up two-factor authentication. (you *did* print those out, right? right?) :)

Thanks. I initially tried that, but with the copper pipe less than an inch from the backerboard, that wasn't practical. I ended up using a grilling mat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00…) - worked good. Even then, I could only hope and pray that the solder actually made it thru' all the way around (prepped it as…

Thanks. The problem is that short of turning the water on, there doesn't seem to be a way to see if the solder made it all the way around.

True. But unfortunately, for the average homeowner, it is kinda likely that they will need to do the actual soldering in a confined space :)

It was a licensed plumber (from a pretty well reputed plumbing company) who used sharkbite at a friend's house and that friend told me about it... figured it was good enough. But you are likely right - the rubber *will* deteriorate over time, and the plumber doesn't care about that since he is long gone by then.

This is good, but what'd be even better (and likely more useful to most folks) is "how to solder in confined spaces" <— example: need to replace tub/shower value, and need to solder pipes to new valve in the wall, where one side to solder will be an inch or so from the drywall.

On FiOS, without VPN, I'm at 3000Kbps, so I guess I don't have any reason to complain (yet)

If you have Xposed, try out XPrivacy. What it does is slightly different - doesn't deny the permission, but returns fake data to the app. So, an app that insists on looking at your contacts will get a fake "empty" list instead of "denied". An app that wants your location may get whatever GPS coordinates you set,…

Well, just because that gets you what you need doesn't make it right. It is like a gang member saying "cut me some slack - I have financial needs, and stealing stuff and mugging people gives me a flexible schedule, and the necessary money, so I'll just join a gang. I don't enjoy stabbing you, but I need to make a…

Noticed the same thing. The list of permissions this app wants is kind scary - take pictures/video, record audio, disable lock screen, receive SMS, make calls, reroute outgoing calls - WTH??