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Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 255

Nov 13, 2023
Using open source software to get paid for using electricity, formatting Python code, speeding up Zsh, getting notifications through Pi Telegram bot, M1 Macbook Air problems, an epic ThinkPad collection, and more.
27:03

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Quick takeaways

  • ThinkPad displays can be controlled to change brightness and turn on/off, adding a fun aspect to the device.
  • Octopus Energy Home Assistant add-on allows users to configure their battery to charge during cheaper electricity rates, resulting in significant savings throughout the year.

Deep dives

Discoveries about ThinkPad displays and Octopus Energy's Home Assistant add-on

A significant discovery is made regarding ThinkPad displays. It is found that many ThinkPads have a one by one pixel display, which can be controlled to change brightness and turn on and off, adding a fun aspect to the device. Additionally, an Octopus Energy Home Assistant add-on is found to be useful for those on Octopus Energy's smart tariffs. The add-on allows users to configure their battery to charge during the cheaper electricity rates and avoid the expensive peak hours. This can result in significant savings throughout the year, making it an attractive feature.

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