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If you get bored, take a look at pretty much anything with a plug in your home. It seems like there are a million little badges on your average piece of computer hardware, and almost as many in something as boring as a blender. What's more the badge-a-palooza has migrated to otherwise simple devices like light bulbs.
The only exception is your cell phone. Due to some sketchy legislation from about a decade ago, cell phone makers aren't required to put compliance badges on the back of phones. Any device which can store that data in read-only memory can be exempt from that regulation, technically. It's just phone makers who take advantage of it.
Each one of the symbols you do see has some sort of legal reason for being there. They symbolize that the thing was reviewed by the FCC or EC (or both.) They tell you how you can or can't dispose of it. And then there's sometimes this weird little logo that looks like what you see at the top of this article. It's called RoHS and it's on a lot of stuff.
RoHS compliance seems to show up on an increasing number of devices lately. I did a little digging and discovered a lot to like about RoHS.
It's actually a European directive aimed toward the "Restriction of Hazardous Substances." The idea is that the product has only trace amounts (or no amount at all) of these poisonous substances:
While all of these are chemicals or elements found in nature, they are all poisonous to plants and animals in anything but tiny amounts. They're also commonly found in things like light bulbs, batteries, circuit boards, and are used in the manufacture of the plastic and metal conveniences we take for granted.
RoHS went into effect in 2006 and it turns out it's a pretty tough standard to meet. If one component fails, the entire part fails, and if the part fails, the whole thing fails. Put it this way. If one capacitor in the radio isn't RoHS compliant, the whole car isn't RoHS compliant. It's that tough.
RoHS compliance is a big thing because almost everything in our modern world wears out or becomes obsolete in a fairly short period of time. Lead or cadmium can poison a stream for decades, due to batteries that only lasted a month. No matter who you are or where you fall on the political spectrum, that seems like a bad deal, right? Manufacturing processes that avoid the use of harmful chemicals just seem like the better way to go.
Most devices for sale in most parts of the US don't require RoHS compliance. In most states in the US it's not even a thing. However, California has laws limiting some of the same things that RoHS limits. Anything that you can't sell in California is at a bit of a disadvantage in the other 49 states. So, manufacturers do tend to follow those standards in the US as well.
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The only exception is your cell phone. Due to some sketchy legislation from about a decade ago, cell phone makers aren't required to put compliance badges on the back of phones. Any device which can store that data in read-only memory can be exempt from that regulation, technically. It's just phone makers who take advantage of it.
Each one of the symbols you do see has some sort of legal reason for being there. They symbolize that the thing was reviewed by the FCC or EC (or both.) They tell you how you can or can't dispose of it. And then there's sometimes this weird little logo that looks like what you see at the top of this article. It's called RoHS and it's on a lot of stuff.
Here's what I found out
RoHS compliance seems to show up on an increasing number of devices lately. I did a little digging and discovered a lot to like about RoHS.
It's actually a European directive aimed toward the "Restriction of Hazardous Substances." The idea is that the product has only trace amounts (or no amount at all) of these poisonous substances:
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
While all of these are chemicals or elements found in nature, they are all poisonous to plants and animals in anything but tiny amounts. They're also commonly found in things like light bulbs, batteries, circuit boards, and are used in the manufacture of the plastic and metal conveniences we take for granted.
RoHS went into effect in 2006 and it turns out it's a pretty tough standard to meet. If one component fails, the entire part fails, and if the part fails, the whole thing fails. Put it this way. If one capacitor in the radio isn't RoHS compliant, the whole car isn't RoHS compliant. It's that tough.
RoHS compliance is a big thing because almost everything in our modern world wears out or becomes obsolete in a fairly short period of time. Lead or cadmium can poison a stream for decades, due to batteries that only lasted a month. No matter who you are or where you fall on the political spectrum, that seems like a bad deal, right? Manufacturing processes that avoid the use of harmful chemicals just seem like the better way to go.
One more thing about RoHS
Most devices for sale in most parts of the US don't require RoHS compliance. In most states in the US it's not even a thing. However, California has laws limiting some of the same things that RoHS limits. Anything that you can't sell in California is at a bit of a disadvantage in the other 49 states. So, manufacturers do tend to follow those standards in the US as well.
The post What is RoHS Compliance? appeared first on The Solid Signal Blog.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. 
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Good...simple humor. Enjoy
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
Actually it looks like there are a lot of features new or updated, although most are on a gradual rollout schedule.
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KB5127936 Windows 11 Cumulative Update Preview build 26200.9818 (25H2) and 26300.9818 (26H2) - Oct. 28
Microsoft Support: This cumulative update for Windows 11, versions 26H2 and 25H2 (KB5127936), includes production-quality improvements. Announcements and messages This section provides key notifications related to this release, including announcements, change logs, and end-of-support notices...
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
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Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
That would be handy. Download the latest RNA snippets that can be updated over 5G and no more shots! You're a Genius!Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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