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Unlock Sichuan Telecom SIM card

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Unlock Sichuan Telecom SIM card

If a Sichuan Telecom SIM card has not been used for more than 3 months, the card will be auto locked. In such case, unlocking via mobile App is required. In fact, the whole process is completed in Wechat app - Sichuan Telecom.

Steps

  • Use China Telecom Mobile (中国电信) APP, select 我, then select 线上复机. Then will lunch Wechat - Sichuan Telecom(微信-四川电信) online unlock (线上复机) function.

  • Then need to fill up the information, one item is the mobile number used to report unlock status.

  • After fill up info, China ID card is required to take photo on both side to upload, then need to take a photo of yourself.

  • Then need to do verification by recording a video of reading a declaration.

  • The last step is reading a number given on the screen.

References

中国电信APP-我-线上复机

How to disable Android File Transfer in Mac OSx

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How to disable Android File Transfer in Mac OSx

Android File Transfer Agent conflicts with Garmin Music, so need to disable it in order to work.

Steps

Open the “Activity Monitor” and kill the “Android File Transfer Agent” process. Open “System Preferences” > “Accounts”. Go to the “Login Items” tab of your user. Remove the “Android File Transfer Agent”.

References

Avoid Android File Transfer starting automatically in Mac OS X after Android device plugin to USB port

Terminology index – a list of bike part names and cycling concepts (Cache)

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Terminology index - a list of bike part names and cycling concepts (Cache)

This is a cached page of https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/244/terminology-index-a-list-of-bike-part-names-and-cycling-concepts.

Page Cached

There's a handy reference at the Park Tool Co. website, a bike repair map; it's a diagram of a bike with all the parts labeled, and is very handy! At the moment, the diagram is up at parktool.com/blog/repair-help. (They've changed the URL in the past, so this link may break.)

A road bike has the following parts (source):

bicycle_parts_labeled.jpg

A mountain bike has the following parts (source):

850px-Bicycle_diagram-en.svg_.png

Edit: This page is meant to identify what things or concepts are (as per this thread in meta). If you want to recommend an accessory or a specific product you've found handy, please use the accessories page.

Contents
Axle Axle Nuts
BCD (Bolt Circle Diameter)
Bearing
Belt Drive
Bidon/Bottle
Bonk/Bonking
Bottle Cage / Bottle Holder
Bottom Bracket		 Boom/Boom Tube
Brazed Frame
Brifter
BSD (Bead Seat Diameter)
BSO/Bike-Shaped-Object
Cable Pull
Cable Stretcher
Cadence
Cassette
Chain
Chain Gauge
Chain Guard/Cover
Chain Tool
Chain Tug/Chain Tensioner		 Chainstay Length
Chainsuck
Chamois
Clipless Pedals
Coaster Brake (foot brake / pedal brake)
Crank
Derailleur
Derailer Hanger/Derailleur Ranger
Direct Drive
Disk/Disc Brake
Disc Hub		 Door Zone
Dropout
Dropper Post
Dunlop Valve
e
Engine/Motor		 Electronic shifting
Eccentric
Fender/Mudguard/Mudflaps
Fixed-Gear
Flip-Flop Hub		 Folding Bike
Frame
Frame Sizing
Gear Inches Groupset
Handlebars
Headset
Hose Clamp aka Jubilee Clip		 Hub
Hub Skewer
Internally-Geared Hub
j
Keel Tube
Lawyer lips/lawyer tabs
Lateral Tube
LBS/Local Bike Shop		 Lights
Luggage Carrier/Rack
Lugged Frame
Master Link
MIPS		 Mixte
Mountain Bike
n
Noodle
o
Over Locknut Dimension or OLD
Pannier
Play
Power Meter		 Presta Valve/Presta Tube
Pump Peg
Q-Factor Quick-Release
Recumbent Cycles
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)		 Rim
Rim Tape
Rim Brakes, e.g. cantilever, dual pivot, V-brakes
Saddle
Saddlebag
Schrader Valve/ Schrader Tube
Shaft Drive
Single-speed
Skewer		 Spider
Spoke
Stay, Mudguard/fender
Stem
Suspension Fork/Rear Shock
Through/Thru Axle
Tire, Clincher
Tire, Tubeless
Tire, Tubular
Tire, Solid/airless/runflat
Tire Boot
Tire Clearance
Tire Lever/Tire Iron		 Tire Saver
Tire Sealant
Tolerances
Track Pump/Floor Pump
Triathalon Bars/Triathlon Bars
u
U-Brake
V-Brake
Velomobile
Welded Frame
x
y
z

References

Terminology index - a list of bike part names and cycling concepts

eWeLink could not detect new Sonoff switch

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eWeLink could not detect new Sonoff switch

Spent a few hours troubleshoot the eWeLink could not add Sonoff switch issue.

  • Tried to move the switch near to WiFi router
  • Separate bands in router
  • Connect to different router
  • Change phone, between iPhone and Android phone

After a few hours, still could not detect Sonoff switch.

In the evening, the suddenly can detect, but could not download device info, got error 401. Then I think it was caused by me after reset password, then used the phone which performed password reset to try again. Finally the device was added successfully.

Then tried at night again, everything ok.

Possible cause

I think it was caused by eWeLink website issue, which could not register new device. And once issue happened, need to reset the device to let the eWeLink App detects again, and I didn't notice the message as well.

eweLink has made some changes last week. API needs updating

Strange result of verifying APE Audio File

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Strange result of verifying APE Audio File

In Monkey’s Audio, there is a function called Verify, which should verify integrity of APE audio files.

But after I downloaded the latest version of Monkey's Audio (version 7.21), then I don't believe it can do any more.

I got a few files which are different than another set of same files. They come from same source, shoud be identical, but there are a few bytes different. Then I used Monkey's Audio to test all of them, they all past the verification.

There are some other issues too, the Monkey's Audio could not add directory, I tried many time, just nothing added. But I can add files.

References

Possible to check integrity of APE files?
Monkey's Audio
Why use the APE Audio File Format to Back Up Your Audio CD? Monkey’s Audio Explained

Chinese Steamed Buns (馒头)

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Chinese Steamed Buns (馒头)

Ingredients

  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 150g water or 20ml more if needed
  • a tiny pinch of salt (around 1.5% of the dough)

Steps

  • Add ingredients
  • Stir using chopsticks
  • Use hand to knead dough
  • Till dough's surface becomes smooth
  • Put dough into container, use wet tower cover it up
  • First rising, until double size (can be 1 hour, 3 hours, or even longer. Such as overnight in refrigerator)
  • Knead dough till it become normal size
  • Separate it into smaller pieces
  • Put them into steam box resting for 10 minutes
  • Set up steamer with cold water
  • Boiling
  • Steam 18-20 minutes after boiling
  • Turn off fire
  • Wait for 5 minutes
  • Pick them up

References

Chinese Steamed Buns (Mantou)

Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver User Manual

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Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver User Manual

Pros

This bluetooth audio receiver is very light, very suitable for sports.

Cons

Can not adjust volume, and also can not use the headset to adjust the volume if the headset has volume control.

Only support bluetooth 4.2. Anyway, for sports, it is very good as audio quality is not that important.

Picture

Specifications

97mAh built-in battery
Maximum continuous playing time: 4 hours
Working distance: 10 meters
Charging port: Micro USB
Wireless connection: bluetooth version 4.2
Input parameters: 5V1A
Implementation of the standard: Q / WMSX007-2017
CMIIT ID: 2017DP3366
bluetooth protocol: HFP / HSP / A2DP / AVRCP
Compatible with external headphones: support 3-segment 3.5mm plug stereo headphones; support 4-segment 3.5mm plug GB and American standard phone headset (OMTP/CTIA automatic identification switch)

Package Included

1 x Xiaomi bluetooth Remote 4.2 Audio Wireless Receiver
1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable

Manual

Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver User Manual

References

YPJSQ01JY Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver User Manual Tiinlab Acoustic Technology (Shenzhen)

Placing fingers for FPS gaming

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Placing fingers for FPS gaming

Frames per second (FPS) gaming requires muscle memory, fast response is not only needs for screen, but also for player, there is no time to move eyes from screen to hands at all.

Keyboard

Place fingers correctly while gaming can take advantage, such as fast response, less mistake, less stress, etc. Following placement just a guide for some games, such as genshin impact, etc.

  • Middle finger on W and alternate it between S
  • Index finger on D
  • Ring finger on A
  • Pinky finger on shift alternating to Ctrl when needing to crouch
  • Thumb finger over space alternating to C/X/Z for the commands

If you put keyboard flat, you may able to use the palm near to your pinky finger to hit control. In this case, you need to use Middle/Index/Ring to hit C/X/Z, anyway, thumb is not easy to reach them as well.

Controller

Most of buttons and sticks are very obvious, except bumpers and triggers.

  • Index finger on bumper
  • Middle finger on trigger