Sean Thompson (u/sean_thompson)

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I finally gave up on my old audio recorder after a wedding last weekend

I was filming a ceremony in Chicago and my Zoom H4n just stopped recording halfway through the vows. I had to use my camera's built-in mic for the rest, which sounded awful. I checked the SD card and it was fine, but the recorder just froze up completely. Has anyone else had gear fail at the worst possible time and what's your backup plan?

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c/ai-innovations•

sean_thompson•2mo ago

My old voice assistant just stopped working after a system update last night.

I was trying to set a timer for laundry and it just froze, then gave a weird error code I'd never seen before. I had to reset the whole thing and now it feels like it's lost some of the little quirks I liked. Has anyone else had a smart home gadget get worse after an update?

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sean_thompson•3mo ago

A simple cue transformed my overhead press stability.

I've been seeing a lot of folks at the gym really focusing on keeping their core tight lately. It got me thinking about my own overhead press, which always felt wobbly. Last week, I decided to try bracing my abs hard before pushing the weight up. The difference was instant, and the bar path felt straight and controlled. I managed to push out two extra reps on my working sets without any strain. It's such a small thing, but it made the lift feel so much more secure. Now I make sure to remind myself to brace every time I set up. It's cool how a tiny adjustment can lead to big gains in form.