677: I Accept the Battery Cost
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Feb 5, 2026 They dig into Cloudflare Access, zero trust, OpenID Connect and small self-hosted identity options. The conversation moves to MicroLED realities, power draw for giant displays, and how human perception affects per-pixel lighting. There is a long AI thread on Claude Code, agentic coding in Xcode, and ethical tradeoffs. They also debate search engine choices, renewables, and a quirky Vision Pro segment.
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Lightweight Identity Beats Enterprise Zero‑Trust For Small Apps
- Cloudflare Access and zero-trust are powerful but heavyweight for small personal apps.
- For tiny services, lightweight OpenID Connect providers like Pocket ID or TSiDP are more appropriate.
Human Perception Lowers Backlight Requirements
- Per‑pixel backlight control isn't always necessary because human perception limits matter.
- Small dimming zones already satisfy many viewing scenarios before per‑pixel becomes essential.
A 157" MicroLED Wall: Glamour And Headaches
- Robert Tait bought and installed a 157" MicroLED wall costing about $55,000 and documented the fussy installation.
- The display delivered excellent color and full‑field brightness but had high power draw and practical compromises.
