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augustuen t1_j6hjkdn wrote
Reply to comment by certifiedintelligent in ELI5: Why are contactless payment methods faster than inserting the chip? by jimmysofat6864
I'm in Norway and there doesn't seem to be a limit on how much you can pay with contactless. But above $50 it requires your pin. No such requirement when using your phone.
augustuen t1_iyd1mnb wrote
Reply to comment by ikantolol in eli5. If Windows is an 11gb download, why do you need at least 65gbs free on your hard drive to run it? by graemo72
In addition to that, the first thing you should do after installing is run Windows update to get the latest patches and drivers for your stuff. That takes up room.
augustuen t1_irqp2cb wrote
Reply to comment by wedontlikespaces in Apple could bring USB-C to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024 by athin_explorer
You forgot this: /s
(I know Apple is part of the USB-IF which invented USB-C, but saying Apple invented it is disingenuous)
augustuen t1_j9qg6y0 wrote
Reply to comment by LTVOLT in ELI5: Why do people wear different types of helmets when skiing and bicycling? by LucasUnited
Motorcycle helmets are relatively big. Any worth buying will cover your entire head, including your face and eyes. The good ones will even extend down and squeeze your neck to create a good seal. This is good when riding a motorcycle because it makes for a quieter helmet. But for sports this means that your head is trapped in this almost air-tight hot box. Of course this affects motorcycle racers as well, but they've got the benefit of > 100 km/h winds entering the air channels and cooling them. Hockey players don't.
Motorcycle helmets are also considered one-and-done deals. (although this is heavily debated within the community) They've got a great, thick layer of impact absorbing material, but once that material has been hit, it loses its effectiveness.
TLDR: motorcycle helmets are bulky, heavy, and are designed to cover the user in a way that's detrimental to playing hockey. Playing a physical sport in one would be horrible. And their materials may not be suited for the use.