Monday, December 27, 2021

PWA: Progressive Web Applications

Progressive web application home page link without downloading native app, cache shortcut homepage apps technology

7 Best PWA Examples 2018 Twitter, Starbucks, Target, Instagram, Pinterest, Uber, Weather Underground, AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, IQAir AirVisual, Google News, Gab, OffThePress

iPhone mobile browser bookmark saved home screen

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Apple products comparison

Apple silicon 

features, best option, own

iPhone compare: weight, 15 2023 ca USB-C Dynamic Island; 14 Satellite SOS crash detection 13 128GB heavier thicker tougher front glass; 12 2020 ch 5G MagSafe ceramic shield lightest smallest; 11 2019XR 2018 cw heavy; X 2017 ca 
iPhone Plus/Pro Max 6.7": 15+ 2023 USB-C DI, 15PM is 10% heavier than Plus; 14 Pro 2022 precision dual-frequency GPS14+ 2023 kh 6GB
iPhone Pro: 15 Pro 2023 smaller thicker lightest; 14 13 Pro heavier; 12 Pro 2020 LiDAR Augmented Reality AR; 11 thick, heavy 

iPad Pro 12.9": 6 M2; 5 2021 M1 8GB thicker heavier; 4 2020 LiDAR 6GB, 3 2018 ce face ID smaller, thinner, lighter, USB-C; 2 2017 ch, 1 2016 4GB 
iPad Pro 11" 4 M2; 3 2021 ca M1 8GB; 2 2020 LiDAR 6GB

iPad Air: 5 2022 M1 8GB4 2020 kh/cw 10.9" 4GB no front button USB-C; 3 10.5" 3GB larger; 2 2014 cc 2GB thinner antireflective; 1 2013 jc 9.7" 1GB 

iPad: 10.9" 10 2022 hl wider thinner lighter 4GB no front button USB-C; 10.2" 9 2021 ks, 8, 7 larger (same as Air 3 but thicker) 3GB; 6 Apple Pencil, 5 2017 ks 9.7" touch ID smaller thinner lighter (same as Air 1); 4, 3 thicker heavier 1GB; 2 2011 smaller, lighter 512MB; 1 256MB

iPad mini: mini 6 2021 8.3" no front button USB-C; 5, 4 7,9" thinner lighter larger; 3 touch ID; 2

watch: 9 2023 kh S9 64GB; Ultra 2022 2% larger L5 GPS; 8 2022 jl temperature, crash detection7 2021 larger6 2020 jl blood oxygen sensor, always-on altimeter; 5 always-on display, compass; 4 2018 cw larger, cellular, ECG, fall detection; 3 barometric altimeter; 2 GPS sapphire crystal on stainless steel; 1 heart rate monitor 

Friday, July 16, 2021

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

Muscle car

Muscle carS-segment sport cars/coupes

Manual V8 EPA fuel economy

V8 comparison Mustang GT 5.0, Camaro LT1/1SS/2SS 6.2, Challenger R/T 5.7, Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4

V8 better trim for safety (with previous cars) Mustang GT Premium, Camaro 2SS, Challenger RT Scat Pack

V8 supercharged Mustang Shelby GT500 5.2, Camaro ZL1 6.2, Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2, CT5-V Blackwing 6.2

Chevrolet Camarosixth generation 2016-GM LS engine 6.2L V8 LT1supercharger ZL1trims

Ford Mustang: 7th 2024- Dark Horse; 6th generation 2015-5.0L V8GT5.2L superchargedShelby GT500models

Dodge Challenger, third-generation 2008-, Chrysler Hemi engine Third generation 2003-, 5.7L V8 R/T, 6.4L V8 R/T Scat Pack, 6.2 Hellcat SRT Supercharged, build and price

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6.2L sedan

Advanced driver-assistance systems

Consumer Reports Driving Assistance Systems Capability and Performance: Tesla Autopilot, Audi Driver Assistance Plus, Cadillac Super Cruise, Lincoln/Ford Co-Pilot 60, BMW Active Driving Assistance Pro, Subaru EyeSight, Honda Sensing, AcuraWatch, Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance, Volvo Pilot Assist, Hyundai Smart Sense, Kia Drive Wise, Nissan/Infiniti ProPILOT Assist, Toyota/Lexus Safety Sense 2.0, Porsche Active Safe, Land Rover Driver Assist, Volkswagen Driver Assistance, Buick/Chevy Driver Confidence, Mazda i-ACTIVESENSE

美國《消費者報告》評比 17 款輔助駕駛系統:通用領先、特斯拉第二,其餘不及格

CR: Active Driving Assistance Systems: Test Results and Design Recommendations

Advanced driver-assistance systems ADAS levels

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Driver Assistance Technologies

Friday, June 18, 2021

Gaming keyboards and mouses

Keyboards:

Razer BlackWidow Lite TKL Mercury orange tactile silent
   Razer Pro Type bluetooth orange tactile silent

   K63 TKL wireless bluetooth Cherry MX Red linear

   SK631 TKL bluetooth Cherry MX Low Profile Red linear

   G915 TKL bluetooth GL low profile clicky/tactile/linear

   K8 bluetooth blue/brown/red clicky/tactile/linear
   K1 low profile bluetooth blue/brown/red clicky/tactile/linear V5 firmware V1.05 20210810. 
K1-V5-87K-RGB-MECHANICAL-V1.05_20210810.exe.zip 
   K3 ultra slim 75% bluetooth

Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry MX Red need to disconnect & reconnect to fix the missing key stroke problem

Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac Matias Click mechanical switches (Alps inspired)

Mouses:
Razer Viper Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with Chroma RGB Lighting Razer optical mouse switches ambidextrous
Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless charging 20000dpi optical switches
HyperX Pulsefire Haste - Gaming Mouse wired Pixart 3335 20,000 dpi, TTC Golden micro dustproof switches
EVGA X12 Gaming Mouse, 8k, Wired, Dual Sensor, 16,000 DPI Pixart 3389, Lift Off Distance Detection Sensor
Pulsar Xlite Wireless Pixart 3370 20,000 dpi

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Bay Area Race Tracks

SCCA racing schools 
Sports Car Club of America - San Francisco RegionRace School $850
Skip Barber (Laguna Seca 3-day $5795 autocross + 2-day advanced $4795)
Sears Point (Sonoma 3-day license $6495) skid pad
BMW (2-day M school $3995 skidpad drifting autocross + race license school $2495)
MSR Houston Competition Driving School 1914 M, $1750 your car + $750 fuel + 4 nights, $3850 spec car + $500 flight
BIR Performance Driving School 1950 miles, $1611 own car, $4832 spec car

NASA HPDE National Auto Sport Association High Performance Driving Event
California - Northern Region Events 
HPDE Get Started 

*** Monterey County WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (Mazda) Salinas Track Rentalsdirections 80 miles

Hagerty Driving Academy learn manual

Roush Performance Intro to Racing Roush Stage 3 Mustang manual or automatic

Skip Barber Ford GT 325HP 4.6L V8

Skip Barber 1-day Racing School manual transmission

Skip Barber 3-day racing school 

Lexus Performance Driving School


Track Days: Convertibles with Roll Bars & Helmets (Snell SA2015 SA2020 Auto Certification, not DOT certified motocycle helmet)
Blackbird Fabworx ND RZ Roll BarCosmetic Covers
Good Win Racing Blackbird Fabworx ND RZ Roll BarVinyl Interior Panel Covers

Hooked on Driving, California events A - Novice with One-on-One Coach, you and your car convertible with rollover protection (roll bar)

Speed SF open track speedsf

NCRC - Northern California Racing Club 

TrackMasters Racing


** Sears Point Sonoma Raceway (Infineon), directions 76 + 87 miles

Sears Point Racing Events Calendar

KTM X-BOW Driving ExperienceKTM X-BOW R

Sears Point Racing Performance Driving Courses drive your own car, state 1 to 3, high-performance driving experience (HPDE), or high-performance driving school (HPDS) 


BMW Performance Center M School
BMW Ultimate Driving Experience, M Track Days


Monday, April 19, 2021

Free Streaming Services for TV Shows and Movies

10 of the Best Free Streaming Services for TV Shows and Movies

Kanopy from library, Pluto TV, Tubi, Crackle, Roku Channel, IMDb TV, Apple TV+ 

Monday, March 29, 2021

Wine Country Runs and Marathons

Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa
2/24-25 Silver Moon Race Paso Robles 10K 6 hours
3/3 Napa Valley Marathon 
4/30 IPA 10K Sebastopol 
5/11 Run SIP Santa Barbara $110 Half, Relay
5/21 Run Wine Country - Windsor 5K 10K Half $119
8/27-28 Santa Rosa Marathon 5K 10K Half $119 Full wine bottle
10/23 Cloverdale Vineyard Races 5K 10K Half $80
10/31 Hallowine Run Healdsburg 5K 10K Half $90
11/13 Wine Country Runs Paso Robles 5K, Half $89
11/27 Napa Valley Endurance Run 50K
12/11-12 Run SIP Napa to Sonoma 5K Half

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Ford Bronco

Sixth generation (U725; 2021) 

2023 Bronco Order Guideprice protection 
 Heritage Edition build your Bronco config $44305 (floor liners with heritage style logo) + free-standing packages & options FSO (Towing Capability $595, LED Signature Lighting $795, Auxiliary Switches $195) + accessory? (cargo area protector) = $47485 
 Badlands 2-door $45095 High Package $2790, Towing $595, Hoop Step $395, Leather Seats $2195, Destination 1595 = $52665 
 Badlands 4D 333A $47385 LT285R70/17 33" AT tire, high $2790 tow $595 hoop step $395 leather $2195 = $54955 
 no modular bumper, roof rail, brush guard, keyless entry, cargo area protector/rug, floor liner, carpet mats, storage bag, accessories 
  weight 4705-4920lb, 190.5"L 73.9"H 76.3"W 86.6" w/mirrors

 $2500 for no sasquatch $4840, lux $2650 (adaptive cruise control, B&O, evasive steering, heated steering wheel, dual charging, universal garage door opener, navigation, wireless charging), MIC hard top $1895 

Granger MSRP $54705, Invoice $52779.4, $50779.40 

Bronco6 Granger Motors Pricing order #0669 

out of state customers 

ordering time Smart VINCENT certificate (program 38644) transitional private offer price protection, $2500 order modification private offer (program 32002) 

Window Sticker Guide blend date, Order tracking 

2022 2 & 4-door technical specifications fuel tank 20.8 gallons, 190.5"Lx76.3"Wx73.9"H Fuel Economy 17(16/17) 275-300hp@5700 315-325lb-ft@3400 rpm 

Accessories
Soft top sound deadening aftermarket: JTops dual top $329, Bestop Mesh Bimini $199  bungee, Gearshade tops bungee sags $159 + 2" memory foam mattress pad $45 or Dirtydog 4x4 Headliner $250.  OEM Top Mesh Shade $350 
myTop powered convertible top $5000 
Slideout Tailgate $1295 or Deepsleep $460 

長崎四驅 特殊貨卡4X4新車專賣店長崎四驅愛好者 

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MT88 Manual Transmission - Rotational Scraping Noise When Cold And In Neutral, 1st And/Or 2nd Gear With Clutch Pedal Released Ford TSB 23-2019 

Sunday, February 07, 2021

Tax Softwares

Intuit Credit Karma free tax software online, free federal and state filings

Taxhawk free federal file

TurboTax tax filing

TaxAct

H&R_Block TaxCut

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Mountain Roads

Tōge Touge  山道 toge 

40 Roads Everyone Should Drive By Age 40

The Most Fascinating Roads in the World
Transfagarasan Romania, Stelvio Pass Italy, Lysebotn Road Norway, Guiliang Tunnel Road China, Millau Viaduct France, Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road UAE, Col de Turini France, Los Caracoles Pass Chile Argentina, San Bernardino Pass Switzerland, Trollstigen Norway, North Yungas Road Bolivia, Oberalp Pass Swiss, Atlantic Ocean Road Norway, Iroha-zaka Japan, Big Gate Road China, The Overse

From Cody through Wyoming Highway 296 Chief Joseph Scenic Byway (Dead Indian Pass) to Beartooth Highway (10K Beartooth Pass) 

Mulholland Drive, Mulholland HighwayPark Map - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area