A pipe lighter is a lighter designed specifically for lighting tobacco pipes. It differs from a cigarette lighter in that it produces a flame that is drawn downwards into the bowl of the pipe, rather than upwards. This is achieved through a combination of the angle of the flame and the way the lighter is held.
There are two main types of pipe lighters: those that use butane fuel and those that use liquid fuel.
I smoke pipes. I don’t encourage you to do so as well, mind you - smoking a pipe is still smoking and is not good for your health. However, if you are interested in history of pipe smoking and tobacco - read on.
Please note: You must be 18 or older to buy pipe tobacco and smoke a pipe.
Having said all that, let’s get to the point.
In a world of fast-paced lifestyles and constant distractions, pipe smoking offers a welcome respite, a chance to slow down and enjoy the finer things in life. Unlike its hurried cousin, the cigarette, pipe smoking is about savoring the aroma, flavor, and ritual involved. It’s a pastime associated with refinement, contemplation, and a sense of connection to history and tradition.
Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in late 2022, the platform has undergone significant changes. These changes, ranging from content moderation policies to the platform’s very name, have led to a notable exodus of users.
Several factors have contributed to the decline in Twitter’s popularity:
As Twitter’s user base dwindles, alternative social media platforms have emerged to fill the void. Some of the most notable alternatives include:
As you are probably well aware, Twitter has recently been bought by none other than Elon Musk himself. I don’t know about you, but I am only noticing negative sides of this acquisition. I will try to explain why within following paragraphs.
Firstly, I am not talking about the blue stars here, either. It goes deeper. Twitter feels less professional as a whole, since Elon bought it. There had been many lay-offs, many people leaving the company at their own will because of bad management, and so on, and so forth. At this point, Twitter just feels like it’s hanging in the air about to drop itself into a volcano and be forgotten.
I own a mechanical keyboard for some time now, and I must say - in my opinion it is way better compared to my old membrane keyboard.
Mechanical keyboards are gaining popularity as of late. While they were on the expensive side at first, you can buy (and assemble) one for under $100 today. Granted, you might need to get the keys and key caps to suit your needs in addition.
So, today, I ran into a problem. Well, it has been bugging me for the last few days, actually. I started getting the “COM Surrogate has stopped working” error.
While Googling did help, not every solution worked for me. What did work is reverting the video card driver (I have a built-in Intel HD graphics card). So this is the first thing I’d suggest you try.
Please note: there is no need to remove the driver, just uninstall it, and reboot your PC.
Oftentimes, when you buy a new PC, it comes preloaded with applications. Some of them are essential, like an anti-virus, and some of them are not. Over the years I’ve come to realize that the responsiveness of your device (it doesn’t necessarily have to be a computer, it can be a mobile phone or a tablet, too) depends on how many applications you have installed. It is especially true for mobile devices, where applications are often started at boot and remain in the memory even if they are not used, draining battery power.
I’ve watched “The Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix, and I must admit - I love the show! And I am not alone, of course. According to this article in “Business Insider”, and I quote:
Netflix said last week that “The Queen’s Gambit” was its biggest limited series yet and was watched by 62 million households worldwide in its first 28 days (a view is counted if an account watches two minutes or more).
Eye comfort is very important, especially to programmers, who spend most of their day looking at code in their favorite editor.
I’ve already mentioned a few themes I like, and today I am going to teach you how to set your editor up in such away that the theme changes automatically depending on what time of day it is.
Take a look at the three screenshots above:
Quick post on my plans for this blog.
Basically, I am planning to recommend you, the reader, what I use myself - be it a computer keyboard I use, a book I’ve read or a coffee brand I like.
What will be covered (the list is subject to change with time):
Hope you will find my recommendations useful, or at the very least - entertaining.
