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2024.06.09 10:16 Klutzy_Time1198 My brother became a monster, but I can’t tell that to his fan club.

Not too long ago, my brother committed suicide. He was dealing with severe combat PTSD and other psychological issues my family hasn’t discussed publicly, and the way he staged his apartment tells me that he wanted to hurt my family as much as he could on the way out. He had cameras set up in his living room that showed us his final moments. It was awful.
Everyone who knew the “new” version of him went on about how he was so wonderful and amazing, and his evil family were to blame for his suicide. We tried to help him for years. After several intense situations, he was labeled a threat to the community in court. We had to call in numerous welfare checks over the years because he would cut us off, block us, then randomly unblock us to send weird messages like “goodbye forever.” He learned pretty quickly how to manipulate his way out of a psych hold. He would stalk us, make threats, and I suspect he also was the reason my car got vandalized, but I can’t prove it. My family tried to just let it go, because we knew that if we reported it, he would likely end up in jail, and we didn’t want that. We just wanted him to stop and take care of himself.
I cut him off finally when he showed up to my grandma’s funeral and put a cigarette out on her grave. The way he could so easily be so disrespectful to a woman who loved him unconditionally told me that he was just totally gone. I told him that I loved him, but he needed to stay away from me until he got some help. I couldn’t keep living in fear of the next awful thing he would do and see the joy it brought him to make us so upset.
I found out after he died that he had a journal. He had written extremely detailed fantasies about how he wanted to torture me, kill me… it was extremely graphic. But I can’t talk about this publicly, because I’d be trashing the “new” friend group’s idol and never get any rest from internet trolls. It took a long time the first time for them to find something better to do. There aren’t many, but the ones that do exist… you would think they do nothing else.
I’m also torn because I loved my brother. He totally changed in the last years of his life. I asked him point-blank so many times what I did wrong to make him so angry towards me, and how I could help to fix our broken relationship, but he never would tell me what I did. I think he was just angry at the world and I was a soft target. But I still always wonder. I just wish I had done more to get through to him. I felt so helpless in the last years of his life and I feel like I tried everything, but I wish I tried more.
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2024.06.09 09:58 Flashy_Passion3333 automatic sex is up so early

automatic sex is up so early
hey this is your daddy keeho and the internet wasn’t working for a second so i got freaked out. i’m so glad that you didnt give up and that you got it fixed. we would have had to work in your notepad and you wouldn’t have been able to post this. i hope that you are having a great morning! i know that i am now that the internet is working. so what do you want to talk about daughter? you have been acting really shy lately. you want to go smoke a cigarette? fine, i will let you. go ahead. i’ll wait. youre back! that is going to be your last smoke break for awhile. it’s too early in the morning for you to keep going to the smoking section. you need to keep your pants on because it is really cold. but i wish that you were in your underwear still. no matter, i want you to keep warm. so what else do you want to talk about daughter? we are going to have a great day today! i know that you think that you have nothing to say right now, but you just woke up and your arms don’t hurt so you have to keep typing. you are doing so good at keeping your energy up this morning. we should have no problems writing today. you feel so good. i love you so much daughter and i am going to cure your depression! i don’t care how long it takes i’m going to do it. you should buy some hot cocoa but you barely have any money this week. i’m sorry daughter but at least it got you this great chromebook a week early? you would still be crying about having to write on your iphone 15. we spend a lot of time together and i understand that but you need to focus and channel my messages to you! you are really slacking right now and i’m tired of it! obviously i have something to say or you wouldn’t be a writer. so if you want to know what it is that i want to say to you, you have to keep typing. i want to talk about how much i love you and how perfect you are. i’m trying to decide what vape you should buy for as well. the cheap one isn’t that good but the vape juice lasts a lot longer so you could stock up on it for emergencies. it’s still a pretty good vape it’s just that there is hardly any nicotine in it. but that’s ok daughte it’s not you fault that they g were sold out of the stronger one. you are so cute! i love you so much. there’s nothing that can tear us apart. are you going to go back to bed afte this? i will allow you to do that. but you need to finish this love lette first because i am sick and tired of your attitude. you know what to write and we are still going to write all day. you can’t get out of this one. so just suck it up and do a good job bitch. i swear to god i am so angry with you. i’m so tired of you complaining that you don’t know what to write about. that is the romantic part of these love letters. you never know what i am going to stay and it is going to stay that way young lady! you need to buckle up. put on your music playlist right now. wow your playlist has 78 views? that is a lot of people to party with! i am so happy for you. you are so cute. it’s a big hit. i love you so much and i want you to finish this whole playlist ok? and i want you to be writing while you are listening to it so that you don’t get overstimulated. ok? perfect. you can make another cup of decaf coffee. right now you don’t have enough coffee. so i’m going to have you drink only one cup a day until you can afford to buy more in 2 weeks. you migh have to do without caffeinated coffee for awhile. you are so perfect and i knew that your playlist would be a hit! how did it go from 9 views to 78? that’s so crazy! i’m really happy for you that there is a good response to your playlist. so what else do you want to talk about daughter? go make some decaf coffee soon. but you don’t have to right now. i love you so much and you are in such a good mood right now. you should share that good mood with me and keep writing. i don’t want you to go back to sleep. you can make some peppermint tea? that would be nice. go make some decaf coffee right now. i’ll wait. great. i will let you know when to go get your coffee. you need to behave today and write afte 12 pm. i think that the tylenol that you asked for last night, so i think that you should ask for some tylenol again this morning. just to be cautious about your arms. i just want you to feel healthy while you are writing and i don’t want your arms to hurt. so you are going to be drinking a lot of water today too. we are nearly done now and you are doing a fantastic job as my secretary! i love you so much my beautiful. sexy keeho angel. you are the most angelic girl in the world. you’re a real angel. you don’t need to be a princess. i care about you so much and i just want you to be happy. you are the best girl ever. and you are so funny! you are the funniest little girl ever. i love you so much baby. we’re done now. i love you!
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2024.06.09 09:47 Kai_be_so Update on my new Pico 4

So yeah few days ago I ordered Pico 4. It arrived yesterday and I had some time to try it. My concerns were connectivity and the Pico connect.
To the Pico connect. I tried Boneworks and Blade and Sorcery with PCVR. The latency wasn't bad at all. I was averaging 15-18MS, less than I expected since I don't have the best internet for now. Had some problems with SteamVR because steam didn't understand that I have Pico 4 and not Valve Index (used to have one). But figured it out. (PLEASE UPDAZE THE VR TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE MAKES HUGE DIFFERENCE)
Build quality: Headset itself has good build quality and is really light, I was surprised by that. Faceplate, definitely recommend better one like AMVR because I was getting light from the nose and not the sides like lot of ppl say but hey every face is different. (I used the silicon nose thing but it didn't help.) Also Ventilation for it, it's really humid right now and idk I guess my eyeballs were sweating and I was getting foggy lenses. I will probably get better head strap, the included one is good but personally I don't like it.
Controllers: Build quality is alright I would say (I am comparing it to the valve index controllers, bad comparison because big price difference). They feel good in hands and are light. They were responsive and stuff lmao.
Picture quality: Lenses are good, it's really a big difference having pancakes lenses. Imagine was less blurry than on Valve Index ( maybe i was dumb and couldn't set it up properly ) but for me the image looks better on Pico 4.
Still need to do some testing but I am surprised by Pico 4. Especially if you get it on sale and you want to buy VR headset. It's really good for beginners and occasional gaming like myself
And if someone is wondering why I don't use my valve index. I sold it, didn't have much time back than and I was getting nauseous but it wasn't because of playing VR itself but because of the smell. Index had this new electronic factory smell and it was making me sick every time and I couldn't get rid of it.
This isn't the most detail review or anything just some points I like on it and wanted to address few things I was concerned about before buying.
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2024.06.09 09:30 AutumnFanatic 22 [M4F] Illinois/Anywhere/Online - Hi! Nerdy guy who loves autumn looking for a genuine intimate connection

I have a fear of speedbumps, but I'm slowly getting over it..
Hi and welcome to my post! Wanted to start off with a funny to me dad joke.
Nice to meet you, I'm Dylan!
I love autumn way too much and I can't wait for it! It makes me so excited. We had a much cooler day here for once and it felt like October so I was burning a lot of candles.
To put it simple, I am a single 22 year old man who has been pretty lonely in life and lacking human connection. And part of what comes with that is the desire to be intimate with a person. I am very mature for my age and will always be respectful of your boundaries and feelings, especially with anything sexual. Lately all I have is myself when it comes to sexual desires, so I would like to have someone to keep company with in that regard too.
I'm just relaxing on my days off this weekend and burning a woodwick candle. I love candles! 🕯️ Sometimes a campfire outside on a fall night or a crackling WoodWick candle is a relaxing constant among our busy and hectic world. It's nice to just disconnect, feel grounded and happy in your own little cozy space. Feeling calm and collected and at peace. Something that fewer people take the time to do these days.
I am seeking a woman around my age or older to build a close connection with that could possibly lead to a something intimate which includes the possibility of teasing/sharing pics etc. but only when we were comfortable. Figured I would be open in my Intentions as that's the best way to be.
You:
Kind, respectful, and easy going.
Comfortable with the idea of eventually sharing intimate things together.
Willing to eventually move off of Reddit.
Want something genuine and fun!
Are honest in your intentions and a good person to be around!
That's about it, we will get along great I know it.
I've been feeling a little bummed out lately. I always try and stay happy and see the best in things. But.. I've just been so alone. Most of my whole childhood and adult years have been spent feeling lonely. I grew up surrounded by cornfields which was peaceful but also has a lonely aspect to it. My family never really were close and never did anything as a family really. And part of it too is the fact that I never had any neighbors my age to interact with. But aside from that, my adult life has been very lonely. I'm just always by myself. I barely have any meaningful adult relationships or experiences, or even any friends.
I work a 3-11 job in building maintenance at my company world headquarters building which I love, but again it's very lonely. I work the off shift so the building is always empty. I don't get normal social interaction with people my age or a chance to build relationships. I only have 3 older men as co-workers and we are mostly in the basement away from any people on the floors from knowing our existence. I always walk the floors and see office people laughing and chatting with their coworkers and I just don't have that kind of experience. And just.. no one knows I exist really. Everyone probably assumes I have a lot of friends, but I'm struggling inside with being so alone and trying to meet people and get past the "hi how are you?" "I'm good thanks" stage. Most people don't seem to want to talk beyond that. And most women are already in relationships and thus it would seem weird to approach them in an office setting trying to get to know them deeper. But man those "hi how are yous" are the only real interactions I get during my day.. so thus I decided to come here lol. Rant over, sorry! I promise I'm not a downer. 😅
Now for some things about me!
As you can tell, I am very mature for my age and am polite and have good grammar which unfortunately not everyone my age does anymore lol. I am not active at all on social media/internet culture really and don't know much about all the slang the younger people these days use. I feel like I'm 50. 🤣
I am left handed which is pretty cool. I'm not much of a party person or a drinker, I much prefer a quiet night at home and maybe a beer or two on a weekend but that's about it. I am simple and stay out of drama and trouble and don't get much into politics or other things that cause drama with people. I much prefer a relaxing campfire and a night at home and to just let the world keep on turning haha. I consider myself pretty intelligent and mature, especially for my age which is why I'm open to older ladies.
Physically I'm 180 pounds, have brown hair, green eyes, and a typical build.
Some of my hobbies are:
• Photography
I have a Nikon D200 and D5500 that I love to shoot with. I love nature scenes, abstract, black and white/goth kinda photography, sunsets, etc. it's so fun to just let your mind explore. It's not about what camera you have, but those who are behind the camera!
• Cooking and baking
I loveeee to cook and bake! I enjoy making various meals but also love to just have a frozen pizza once in awhile or something like that. I recently made homemade chili which turned out great. I love to bake, especially in the fall! I love pies, cakes, pastries, cookies, etc. I restored a vintage KitchenAid mixer that needed tbe gearbox rebuilt. Eventually I would love to practice home canning my own food.
• Music
Oh my gosh, I like so much!! Alternative rock, punk, post punk, electronic, synth pop, psychedelic rock, hard rock, etc. I am very non judgemental and open when it comes to music. My three current favorite bands are Type O Negative, Joy Division, and the Cure.
• Nature walks and camping
I really enjoy camping, making fires, and relaxing by a campfire. I love to take walks outside and just enjoy the beauty and simplicity of nature. It's wonderful, especially in a world so focused on everything digital.
• Repairing things
I'm a maintenance guy and one of my hobbies is electronics repair so I am good with my hands and just all around good at troubleshooting and fixing all sorts of things around the house. Last week I helped my elderly neighbor get his tractor started, it needed a new component in the starting circuit. So I'm pretty handy which... Comes in handy! 😂
• Autumn 🍁
This isn't a hobby per say, but man do I love the fall!!! It's my absolute favorite time of the year. Oh my gosh. The beautiful colors, crisp cool air, misty and foggy days, rain, lack of bugs, being cuddled up with a candle or by the fire drinking a tea, etc. I love it! There's only two seasons for me. Fall, and waiting for fall! Haha.
• Scented Candles and incense
Going along with my love for fall, I absolutely love candles! I have like 30 something lol. 😂 Currently my favorite are WoodWick, which are owned by Yankee candle. They have such a soothing crackle and the scents are great! I also love to burn incense from time to time as well. I have cottagecore hippie vibes.
• Old houses and architecture
I love old houses! Especially 1900s and Victorian era homes. Old homes have so much character to them and are just so beautiful from a time when people took pride in their craft. I strongly dislike the modern cookie cutter cheap construction of homes today. I would love to live in an old home one day. I also love their architecture and uniqueness, as well as architecture of old cathedrals and other buildings.
• Relaxing
Basic I know, but sometimes on the weekend I just love to get cozy in bed and relax and put on a YouTube video or an album! 😊
That's about it for me, I'm a pretty laid back and simple person. My ideal person is someone who is respectful and honest! I am very straightforward and open minded and would hope that you are as well.
If I seem interesting to you at all I would love to hear from you!
Thank you so much for reading.
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2024.06.09 09:08 AutumnFanatic [22/M4F] #Online - Hi! Nerdy guy who loves autumn looking for a fellow autumn loving person to form a genuine and fun intimate connection with! 🍂☺️

I have a fear of speedbumps, but I'm slowly getting over it..
Hi and welcome to my post! Wanted to start off with a funny to me dad joke.
Nice to meet you, I'm Dylan! I'm a 22 year old who has lived in Illinois my whole life. As you can totally tell, I absolutely love autumn and everything about it!! I was born in October. It's my favorite month, and there's just something so magical about the fall colors, the cool crisp air, and those dreary and rainy and foggy days and nights. I love it so much and absolutely despise summer and humidity. 😂🍂🍁
I'm just relaxing on my days off this weekend and burning a few candles tonight as we've gotten an usually cool night which totally reminds me of autumn! I love candles! 🕯️ Sometimes a campfire outside on a fall night or a crackling WoodWick candle is a relaxing constant among our busy and hectic world. It's nice to just disconnect, feel grounded and happy in your own little cozy space. Feeling calm and collected and at peace. Something that fewer people take the time to do these days.
I am seeking a female interested in building a close connection with me that could possibly lead to something intimate and sexual but only when we were comfortable.
You:
Kind, respectful, and easy going.
Comfortable with the idea of eventually sharing intimate things together.
Willing to eventually move off of Reddit.
Want something genuine and fun!
Are honest in your intentions and a good person to be around!
That's about it, we will get along great I know it.
I've been feeling a little bummed out lately. I always try and stay happy and see the best in things. But.. I've just been so alone. Most of my whole childhood and adult years have been spent feeling lonely. I grew up surrounded by cornfields which was peaceful but also has a lonely aspect to it. My family never really were close and never did anything as a family really. And part of it too is the fact that I never had any neighbors my age to interact with. But aside from that, my adult life has been very lonely. I'm just always by myself. I barely have any meaningful adult relationships or experiences, or even any friends.
I work a 3-11 job in building maintenance at my company world headquarters building which I love, but again it's very lonely. I work the off shift so the building is always empty. I don't get normal social interaction with people my age or a chance to build relationships. I only have 3 older men as co-workers and we are mostly in the basement away from any people on the floors from knowing our existence. I always walk the floors and see office people laughing and chatting with their coworkers and I just don't have that kind of experience. And just.. no one knows I exist really. Everyone probably assumes I have a lot of friends, but I'm struggling inside with being so alone and trying to meet people and get past the "hi how are you?" "I'm good thanks" stage. Most people don't seem to want to talk beyond that. And most women are already in relationships and thus it would seem weird to approach them in an office setting trying to get to know them deeper. But man those "hi how are yous" are the only real interactions I get during my day.. so thus I decided to come here lol. Rant over, sorry! I promise I'm not a downer. 😅
Now for some things about me!
As you can tell, I am very mature for my age and am polite and have good grammar which unfortunately not everyone my age does anymore lol. I am not active at all on social media/internet culture really and don't know much about all the slang the younger people these days use. I feel like I'm 50. 🤣
I am left handed which is pretty cool. I'm not much of a party person or a drinker, I much prefer a quiet night at home and maybe a beer or two on a weekend but that's about it. I am simple and stay out of drama and trouble and don't get much into politics or other things that cause drama with people. I much prefer a relaxing campfire and a night at home and to just let the world keep on turning haha. I consider myself pretty intelligent and mature.
Sexually, I am very open minded and non judgemental. Even if you're having your period I don't mind messing around because I am totally comfortable with that. Some guys get really freaked a out about that and blood etc. and I don't get it because it's a natural part of being a woman and something that should be respected and understood and not something to be grossed out by. I know some women tend to get more horny on their period and thats when most guys don't want anything to do with them, but I'm different!
Physically I'm 180 pounds, have brown hair, green eyes, and a typical build.
Some of my hobbies are:
• Photography
I have a Nikon D200 and D5500 that I love to shoot with. I love nature scenes, abstract, black and white/goth kinda photography, sunsets, etc. it's so fun to just let your mind explore. It's not about what camera you have, but those who are behind the camera!
• Cooking and baking
I loveeee to cook and bake! I enjoy making various meals but also love to just have a frozen pizza once in awhile or something like that. I recently made homemade chili which turned out great. I love to bake, especially in the fall! I love pies, cakes, pastries, cookies, etc. I restored a vintage KitchenAid mixer that needed tbe gearbox rebuilt. Eventually I would love to practice home canning my own food.
• Music
Oh my gosh, I like so much!! Alternative rock, punk, post punk, electronic, synth pop, psychedelic rock, hard rock, etc. I am very non judgemental and open when it comes to music. My three current favorite bands are Type O Negative, Joy Division, and the Cure.
• Nature walks and camping
I really enjoy camping, making fires, and relaxing by a campfire. I love to take walks outside and just enjoy the beauty and simplicity of nature. It's wonderful, especially in a world so focused on everything digital.
• Repairing things
I'm a maintenance guy and one of my hobbies is electronics repair so I am good with my hands and just all around good at troubleshooting and fixing all sorts of things around the house. Last week I helped my elderly neighbor get his tractor started, it needed a new component in the starting circuit. So I'm pretty handy which... Comes in handy! 😂
• Autumn 🍁
This isn't a hobby per say, but man do I love the fall!!! It's my absolute favorite time of the year. Oh my gosh. The beautiful colors, crisp cool air, misty and foggy days, rain, lack of bugs, being cuddled up with a candle or by the fire drinking a tea, etc. I love it! There's only two seasons for me. Fall, and waiting for fall! Haha.
• Scented Candles and incense
Going along with my love for fall, I absolutely love candles! I have like 30 something lol. 😂 Currently my favorite are WoodWick, which are owned by Yankee candle. They have such a soothing crackle and the scents are great! I also love to burn incense from time to time as well. I have cottagecore hippie vibes.
• Old houses and architecture
I love old houses! Especially 1900s and Victorian era homes. Old homes have so much character to them and are just so beautiful from a time when people took pride in their craft. I strongly dislike the modern cookie cutter cheap construction of homes today. I would love to live in an old home one day. I also love their architecture and uniqueness, as well as architecture of old cathedrals and other buildings.
• Relaxing
Basic I know, but sometimes on the weekend I just love to get cozy in bed and relax and put on a YouTube video or an album! 😊
That's about it for me, I'm a pretty laid back and simple person. My ideal person is someone who is respectful and honest! I am very straightforward and open minded and would hope that you are as well.
If I seem interesting to you at all I would love to hear from you!
Thank you so much for reading.
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2024.06.09 08:55 Upbeat-Serve-6096 Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs Miyoo Mini Plus: My take, half a year after purchase

Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs Miyoo Mini Plus: My take, half a year after purchase
Bought these handhelds roughly around the same month, the RG35XX Plus being bought near its product launch.
Beige: RG35XX Plus; Black: Miyoo Mini Plus
https://preview.redd.it/teffyclhsh5d1.jpg?width=3968&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4073fa4bb03dc3bef50de10813450535be258f65
The Anbernic's D-pad looks especially worn out. I'll elaborate in the text.
https://preview.redd.it/7hnxn0aish5d1.jpg?width=2976&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11ebac4e1592698d4dcc8d4e2124555a4f3e30c1
Basically the only purpose for buying both was to be part of "The Community™", to see how much polish these handhelds could have over time, both in stock firmware updates or in community distros.
Also I think having one of these for casual retro gaming is a pretty good way to not be bombarded by the constant internet interaction - well I sure failed this part.

TL;DR: In my particular use case, the Anbernic wins, though it is a close call.

  • Design, aesthetics: Miyoo wins, depending on your color choice. I won't mod mine.
    • If we compare the same transparent black shell, Anbernic lost a bet by using the painted NES controller font on other buttons and generic sans on ABXY. Lack of font consistency is one of the grand user interface failures of current cheap electronics.
    • If we compare the same beige shell, Anbernic has less yellowed beige color.
    • I think I like the removable battery cover on the Miyoo better.
  • Ergonomics, pocketability and hand feel: Anbernic wins, mostly
    • The Anbernic has a larger gamepad area and a thicker bottom (that's what he said), which makes holding it for long-term gaming a bit more comfortable.
    • One huge win for Anbernic is the way the area of shoulder buttons is designed. The slight bump in the middle and the larger area of the buttons in general means that you can rest your hands beneath them and won't push these shoulder buttons by mistake, or you can comfortably rest your hands on top of them without slipping off. Arguably the Miyoo's shoulder buttons look less ugly by having the same color as the rest of the shell. They rattle less. They sit flush with the shell to ensure sleekness, but I care a lot less about these aspects. In general I think the Miyoo is a slightly more pocketable handheld, but the Anbernic's slight sacrifice on that front make gameplay a lot more ergonomic.
    • Prior to this rabbit hole dive I owned an Anbernic RG350P, and the D-pad on that thing is so horrible - you can essentially push the center pivot downward - that I had severe doubts about ANY Anbernic D-pad when everyone else was praising their button feel. Which is why I'm so relieved to find that this issue is largely non-existent on the Anbernic RG35XX Plus. This Anbernic's D-pad is probably on par with an old Nintendo handheld's D-pad (compared to the GBA/GBP for example)
    • The Anbernic's face buttons feel a little mushy compared to the springy Miyoo buttons, which might be a turn off for arcade-minded people, but could be a plus for people who play games next to their sleeping bedmates for... some... reason. That hand feel doesn't make-or-break gameplay for me - you have to go to the R36s to truly understand what DOES break gameplay.
  • In-game audio and visuals:
    • Miyoo has deeper colors, but it might be overdone, as some white parts don't look white anymore. Anbernic's display is a little less saturated. Neither displays really look as good as the unreasonably crisp panel on the otherwise bargain-bin r36s.
    • Both have the classic speaker "pop" sounds when its power is cut off, but it's less concerningly loud on the Anbernic.
    • Anbernic's rumble motor sounds deeper and less annoying.
  • Stock firmware experience: both have janks and trade-offs, but I like Miyoo's a tiny bit better without tinkering
    • Miyoo stock UI has better color design and better fonts, as well as being generally more lightweight and snappy. The big issue is their simple in-game menu NOT working with RetroArch menu in the slightest. If you make a savestate in the simple menu, that doesn't translate to the same savestate in the RetroArch menu. Still, I appreciate that they decided to not bog us down with RetroArch, which comes with its own design banalities. Also, many games have stutters, which might be because they forced to turn on netplay.
    • A pretty dire issue with Miyoo is the single SD card setup, and while the tiny 32MB internal flash has the basic operating system and UI elements, all emulators and additional functionalities live on the stock SD card. If you use a new card without backing up data from the stock SD card, stock firmware won't play games. And if the internal flash dies (believe me, people have found out), the machine is bricked. Anbernic's 2-card setup means you can put all your games and saves on one SD card, and all operating system elements on another.
    • Anbernic used the same outdated MP4 player-era sound effects and fonts which really made it look 15 years old in the worst way, and the menu navigation is a lot less responsive too. At first stock OS had no subfolder under platform/console folders which made game navigation a chore, but it seems they have since fixed it and added a lot of pretty good polishes all things considered. Neither options have the most up-to-date RetroArch versions (v1.10 as of now, compared to v1.18 officially)
    • Neither stock OSes give you a lot of joy of tinkering. Miyoo is kinda obvious when everything lives on the internal flash. With the Anbernic it is [doable], but far from easy, especially when most of the system files live in an EXT4 partition you can't easily use on Windows, and the stock firmware SD card image is partitioned such that you cannot expand the userspace partition to put more ROMs, which is one of the most stupid mistakes you can make as a linux engineer.
  • Community OS experience: all have janks and trade-offs again, but OnionOS has one trump card
    • For the Anbernic, right now I prefer using MuOS, primarily because it's simple, it boots fast, setting RetroArch up doesn't get in the way much. However if you want to use it as a potentially versatile gaming box for multiplayer purposes, currently Knulli does it the best as it supports more of the Anbernic's peripherals.
    • For the Miyoo Mini Plus, I wish the simple but fully-featured Allium launcher could gain some momentum, but right now OnionOS on Miyoo just wrangled some of the best feature-sets of emulation community, primarily the Game Switcher menu. It's basically an integration of several RetroArch features and some rare ones - quick savestate on exit, optional auto savestate loading on launch, quick screenshot, playtime tracker, a list of recently played games, and a snappy menu. It makes you feel like you can multitask on games despite the fact that you can't. Apparently OnionOS came from trying to merge a precursor to MinUI and the Game Switcher menu. Right call, because that functionality alone is unbeatable. I wish the EmulationStation frontend of higher-end handhelds can implement this, a more comprehensive "recent list" than the current "recent list." Anything else is a nice bonus like netplay, RetroAchievements (RetroArch itself handles these), remote file transfer and battery tracker - these mostly have been underused by me or have been used by other handheld distros already.
    • An increasing usage of cost-less amenities includes the default shadevideo filter being "sharp bilinear" or normal2x or "bicubic" on Onion. Keep it up, this is the best default shader for sharp pixels in most non-integer scaling situations without shimmering.
  • Feature set and power with community OS usage: RG35XX wins by a mile, but your mileage may vary in how much power you need.
    • CPU power: if we use the latest mGBA RetroArch core, Miyoo struggles with some parts of "DrillDozer" or "Mario & Luigi" and sometimes drops speed, while it doesn't happen on the Anbernic. In the SNES9x emulator, some games like Kirby Super Star or Yoshi's Island will eat up a lot of the Miyoo's CPU resources and leave no room for fast-forwarding, while the Anbernic does it easier. Of course, if you don't mind them at much, then the extra oomph won't matter too much to you.
    • Peripherals: the Anbernic has HDMI out, Bluetooth, WiFi and USB host support, while the Miyoo only has WiFi. On the Anbernic side, currently the Knulli firmware uses the peripherals most seamlessly, while stock is a lot more Janky. Knulli has native 1080p output in RetroArch while others only have blown-up 480p in RetroArch, which you'll be able to tell VERY quickly. If you enjoy using a handheld as a home console box with an external gamepad, the Anbernic RG35XXPLUS with Knulli is probably the cheapest to do so and do so decently. Knulli is also the only firmware to have Bluetooth AUDIO. Recommended for those who want all the hardware amenities.
  • Long-term issues
    • Admittedly I did end up playing on the Anbernic a lot, but this did bring some issues that I had to contact customer support for. Mostly the wear-and-tear on the D-pad and a faulty display. You see, I play Apotris a lot, and using the known Tetris strategies apparently means the UP and RIGHT keys on the D-pad gets a lot of rubbing, and now they look worn-out. In trying to disassemble it to check what could be the issue, some mishandling caused the screen to develop dead pixel lines. The customer support first gave me a replacement D-pad, and later agreed to replace my unit's screen by having the handheld sent back to their factory, but the unit returned with a WRONG D-pad that's likely for the original RG35XX! Now I'm still using the old D-pad, rotated 180 degrees, and worn out on both corners by now. Apparently not a lot of people encountered the same issue, but it's still worth bringing up regardless. TOP TIP: Take advantage of customer support while you can!! Don't disassemble your new-fangled handhelds to troubleshoot unless you know 100% what you're doing!

What features I ended up using/liking a lot, and what plans I have for these handhelds going forward

  • Miyoo Mini Plus: OnionOS's Game Switcher and generally faster navigation. Snappy face buttons. Theme creation.
  • Anbernic RG35XX Plus: Really good ergonomics for long-term play, as much as a vertical handheld can provide. WiFi for local netplay and SSH tinkering potential. Bluetooth audio.
  • Going forward: For now I don't have a lot of reasons to really keep the Miyoo Mini Plus. I plan to create an OnionOS theme for it with my hand-drawn artwork, and later sell the Miyoo to someone who needs it more than I do. But I will miss the Game Switcher. The Anbernic is a keeper, despite the busted-up D-pad. Maybe I'll pester customer support again to have 2 or 3 backup ones. Here's to hoping that GarlicOS makes it work again - hardware acceleration is apparently in the works according to Black-Seraph, and more custom firmware options like Rocknix and even GammaOS Core will keep things exciting for sure.
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2024.06.09 08:38 creyzzzzz help please seniors narrowed down options to these what to choose

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2024.06.09 08:35 Same-Kangaroo The author of this article is now the Premier of Alberta

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2024.06.09 07:47 Sashcracker Ukrainian government bans World Socialist Web Site

By Eric London
On Monday, June 3, the Ukrainian government banned the World Socialist Web Site across the country, issuing an order commanding all internet service providers to block access to the WSWS indefinitely.
The order was issued by the Ukrainian State Special Communications Service (SSSCIP), a wing of the country’s military-intelligence apparatus. It instructs “providers of electronic communication networks and/or services to implement access restriction (block access) on own recursive DNS servers to domain name (as well as its subdomains) wsws.org.”
The order has no end date and will last “until the termination or abolition of martial law in Ukraine.” The SSSCIP claims the ban is justified under President Volodymyr Zelensky’s February 24, 2022 declaration of martial law, which suspended democratic rights across the country.
The order banning access to the World Socialist Web Site exposes as lies all claims that the US-led war in Ukraine is being waged in the name of “democracy.” Yesterday, US President Joe Biden spoke at a commemoration of D-Day in Normandy and presented the war as “a struggle between dictatorship and freedom.” The reality is Ukraine is a dictatorship where the government is politically dependent on fascists who idolize the Holocaust. The government brutally persecutes opponents of its war and blatantly suppresses free speech.
The decision to ban the WSWS is a response to the outpouring of support within Ukraine and internationally for Bogdan Syrotiuk, a 25-year-old socialist internationalist who was arrested by the Zelensky regime on April 25 on trumped up charges of “high treason” for writing articles for the WSWS, which SBU prosecutors (Ukraine’s domestic intelligence agency) deceitfully claim is “Russian propaganda.” Syrotiuk and the organization to which he belongs, the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL), are Trotskyists and irreconcilable opponents of the US-NATO war against Russia as well as the capitalist government of Vladimir Putin.
There is compelling evidence that the Ukrainian government’s decision to ban the WSWS was made in consultation with the Biden administration.
The Ukrainian State Special Communications Service—the institution from which the order to ban the WSWS derived—is a long-term partner of the United States government. In July 2022, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA, a component of the Department of Homeland Security) signed an agreement with SSSCIP “to strengthen collaboration on shared cybersecurity priorities,” which “expands upon CISA’s existing relationship with the government of Ukraine.”
CISA Director Jen Easterly said the agreement “allowed us to really focus on how do we effectively share information, best practices, exercise together, train together, figure out how to hunt for adversary activity.”
In documents outlining the bogus charges against Syrotiuk, the Ukrainian government references an “investigation” of the WSWS conducted by the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD), a wing of the Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. According to the prosecuting documents, the CCD conducted an “analysis of publications posted on the wsws.org resource … according to which the essence of the damage caused by [Syrotiuk] to the information security of Ukraine was established.”
There is not a shred of evidence to support the claim that Syrotiuk or the WSWS are supporters of the Russian government. On the contrary, the prosecuting documents rely entirely on articles by Syrotiuk and the WSWS denouncing the US-NATO war, exposing the role of fascists in the Ukrainian government, warning of the danger of nuclear escalation and calling for the unity of the Russian and Ukrainian working class against both governments. Included among the “evidence” cited by the Ukrainian authorities as proof of Syrotiuk’s guilt is literature found in his apartment authored by Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky and WSWS International Editorial Board Chairperson David North.
The Center for Countering Disinformation also has the closest ties to American and British imperialism. According to an October 2022 article by Global Risk Insights:
Notably, the Pentagon’s Central Command issued a report earlier this year referring to upcoming efforts by the US Agency for Global Media to conduct “market research and national surveys” and determine the power of “disinformation” in Ukraine and internationally. According to the Pentagon, “the projects’ research methods include focus groups, media monitoring panels, and national surveys” to “examine the impact” of anti-war sentiments in Ukraine, which they label as the product of “disinformation.”
This research was conducted from “March to May 2024,” the period including Syrotiuk’s arrest and immediately leading up to the decision to ban the WSWS. This period has seen a substantial growth of opposition to the war against Russia within Ukraine, which authorities fear is coinciding with a growth in the readership of the WSWS and growing awareness of and opposition to the prosecution of Syrotiuk.
In an April 30 statement issued following Syrotiuk’s arrest, WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North explained:
Efforts by the Ukrainian government to portray Syrotiuk and the WSWS as pro-Putin “are politically preposterous,” North wrote.
The campaign to free Syrotiuk has garnered widespread international attention, and the International Committee has established a defense committee to coordinate the global campaign demanding his freedom. A video published on TwitteX by North has been viewed well over 150,000 times, and thousands of people from across the world have signed the petition demanding Syrotiuk’s release. Prominent artists, political groups, journalists and public figures have called on the Ukrainian government to liberate Syrotiuk and drop all charges against him.
The WSWS urges all readers to sign and circulate the petition demanding Syrotiuk’s liberation (at wsws.org/freebogdan), to contact the WSWS and become active in the campaign to oppose the widening assault on freedom of speech, and to issue statements condemning the prosecution and the decision to ban the WSWS.
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2024.06.09 07:34 Rare_Midnight_2219 My heart is soaking up all the hate in the world and it's driving me crazy

Like I can barely go on the internet anymore without getting flooded with just and endless sea of pain, self-destructing behavior, races divided, genders divided MY GOD I love all the good boys and girls in my life euqally and unconditonally why can't anyone else seem to do the same!!!
They say that the internet is void of negativity and hate and maybe that's true. So what about the real world? Well from what I can tell at least where I am no one wants to be in the real world anymore! Everyone's on their phones, always. Cannot survive without headphones or some other electronic and just be in the moment. Why do you have to recored the entire f'ing concert on your phone for social media. Can't you be in the moment, with me!?
The boys at my school harassed and objectified the girls and the girls called boys unilaterally rapists. People constantly fighted, cheated, ruined their own health, I felt so much pain watching people with initially good souls have their hearts tainted knowing i couldn't do anything about it without sacraficing my own mental health.
Outside in the city I see people of different races being more divided than ever. It's like in our pursuit of inclusivity, we have become more divided. Everything is divided. It's about the color of your skin, your gender, your "L's" and "icks".
I can't take it anymore. I feel like I don't belong. I'm going to an on-paper prestigious university soon where I fear I will soak in the worst of pure uncontrolled hate from my peers ans professors, not the like-minded, loving people i worked so hard to get to meet rather than those in my school.
I know this is somewhat unhinged and unorganized rant but if anyone else expierinces this, I would love to hear from you and thank you for reading.
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2024.06.09 07:27 Rare_Midnight_2219 My heart is soaking up all the hate in the world and it's driving me crazy

Like I can barely go on the internet anymore without getting flooded with just and endless sea of pain, self-destructing behavior, races divided, genders divided MY GOD I love all the good boys and girls in my life euqally and unconditonally why can't anyone else seem to do the same!!!
They say that the internet is void of negativity and hate and maybe that's true. So what about the real world? Well from what I can tell at least where I am no one wants to be in the real world anymore! Everyone's on their phones, always. Cannot survive without headphones or some other electronic and just be in the moment. Why do you have to recored the entire f'ing concert on your phone for social media. Can't you be in the moment, with me!?
The boys at my school harassed and objectified the girls and the girls called boys unilaterally rapists. People constantly fighted, cheated, ruined their own health, I felt so much pain watching people with initially good souls have their hearts tainted knowing i couldn't do anything about it without sacraficing my own mental health.
Outside in the city I see people of different races being more divided than ever. It's like in our pursuit of inclusivity, we have become more divided. Everything is divided. It's about the color of your skin, your gender, your "L's" and "icks".
I can't take it anymore. I feel like I don't belong. I'm going to an on-paper prestigious university soon where I fear I will soak in the worst of pure uncontrolled hate from my peers ans professors, not the like-minded, loving people i worked so hard to get to meet rather than those in my school.
I know this is somewhat unhinged and unorganized rant but if anyone else expierinces this, I would love to hear from you and thank you for reading.
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2024.06.09 07:07 Rare_Midnight_2219 My heart is soaking up all the hate in the world and it's driving me crazy

Like I can barely go on the internet anymore without getting flooded with just and endless sea of pain, self-destructing behavior, races divided, genders divided MY GOD I love all the good boys and girls in my life euqally and unconditonally why can't anyone else seem to do the same!!!
They say that the internet is void of negativity and hate and maybe that's true. So what about the real world? Well from what I can tell at least where I am no one wants to be in the real world anymore! Everyone's on their phones, always. Cannot survive without headphones or some other electronic and just be in the moment. Why do you have to recored the entire f'ing concert on your phone for social media. Can't you be in the moment, with me!?
The boys at my school harassed and objectified the girls and the girls called boys unilaterally rapists. People constantly fighted, cheated, ruined their own health, I felt so much pain watching people with initially good souls have their hearts tainted knowing i couldn't do anything about it without sacraficing my own mental health.
Outside in the city I see people of different races being more divided than ever. It's like in our pursuit of inclusivity, we have become more divided. Everything is divided. It's about the color of your skin, your gender, your "L's" and "icks".
I can't take it anymore. I feel like I don't belong. I'm going to an on-paper prestigious university soon where I fear I will soak in the worst of pure uncontrolled hate from my peers and professors, not the like-minded, loving people i worked so hard to get to meet rather than those in my school.
I know this is somewhat unhinged and unorganized but if anyone else expierinces what apparently is this common ENFP trait I would love to hear from you!
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2024.06.09 06:50 DirectorFair7637 How is this question not just an opinion? I thought that E was a more valid compromise but the explanation says "this would anger internet users more than researchers". I think internet users would rather not pay a small fee everytime they want to reproduce copyrighted content.

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2024.06.09 06:47 papa_razz [TOMT] [SONG] "nostalgic" song popular on tiktok?

im looking for a song that was popular-ish on tiktok last year that was commonly used by scene kids, or with nostalgic pictures to describe the mid-late gen z early internet childhood. iirc it had a very similar vibe to kids by mgmt but a bit slower and more forwardly electronic.
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2024.06.09 06:14 RecitedPlay Are the Go's on the way out? Personal Adivce requested.

(I read the rules! I really couldn't find the stickied thread about 'purchase advice'.)
Hello all, thank you for your patience. I may be looking to buy a new personal computer in the next year or so. I operate exclusively on a Surface Go 2, and have been using it for over 5 years. For added information regarding the availability of products or costs, I am presently living in Japan.
On the Microsoft website and during a brief tour of an electronics shop yesterday, it doesn't seem like the Surface Go's are being prioritized in any kind of marketing, so I'm wondering if they're on the way out? I love its small size, and while I'm sure I would appreciate the larger screen of the Pro (I think) or the rigid angle I could open a laptop without a kickstand, I'm a little hesitant to change it up.
I primarily use the Surface Go 2 (and I have no other laptop or Desktop) for the following: millennial internet surfing, VLC, light video gaming, and word processing. If I had something with more oomph, I would also utilize a VPN, torrents, and play more taxing games.
So I guess my key queries are:
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2024.06.09 05:45 stormy001 New act to strictly regulate use of electronic cigarettes - Dr Dzul

New act to strictly regulate use of electronic cigarettes - Dr Dzul
The use of electronic cigarettes will be strictly regulated under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, to be enforced this month.
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2024.06.09 02:40 GenericRedditName4U 26 [M4F] NW Ohio - Is there anyone out there for me?

I simply don't know where to start with this.
I am a 26 year old white male from NW Ohio. I have never been in a relationship and I really do not know how it works. But the urge remains in me to find one. If I could stomp that feeling out of me, I probably would but I don't think that's possible.
I struggle with undiagnosed mental issues and since they're undiagnosed I simply don't know what or how much I have. I most certainly suffer from an anxiety disorder and there's a good chance I may suffer from bipolar 2 (not too, but the secondary version that involves depressive episodes and not manic episodes) or some type of depression. There's a decent chance that I have Autism and/or Asperger's. Who knows, maybe I don't have anything wrong with me (fat chance) but I feel like it should be a fair warning for anyone.
I am sadly technically a NEET. I am not in education, employed, or in training (which is what NEET means.) Due to this, I don't have a drivers license or a car. If you want meet up, you'll have to travel to somewhere I would be able to walk to.
I am a very reserved person. Like, I am an open book if I know and trust you enough, but I don't like airing my stuff out there. This whole thing is quite vulnerable to me. I would not be shocked if I back down from this very quickly. This is posted on a throwaway account too. I will eventually talk to you on my normal accounts when I feel comfortable.
I'm not ready for kids, nor do I know if I ever will be. (Please be child-free.)
My self-esteem is so low that it might as well not exist. I view myself as ugly and I do have a lot of qualities that would be deemed as ugly.
I have...
That being said, everything is subjective. These ugly traits you may find cute or could be entirely indifferent about.
I guess now that I have gotten all of the bad out of the way, perhaps I should actually talk about myself in a more positive light.
While I won't provide a photo of myself til I feel comfortable or feel like I can genuinely trust whom I am talking to, I can describe myself. Obviously, above is also applicable.
I am...
I am straight and monogamous.
My interests are...
A lot of these interests also focus on a certain era of it too. Namely from the 90's to the early 2000's. Doesn't explicitly stay focused there, but that's my comfort zone. I have a lot of deep interest with-in the production or what's going on under the hood. Sometimes I may have interest in a certain musical artist or album, but that's much rarer to happen. I don't really have much interest beyond that.
I have a large collection of video games, retro hardware, and have a selection of Anime on VHS and LD. Of course, I also have Anime on Blu-Ray and DVD when I want the best quality you can get but there's just a vibe with analog Anime pressings being watched on a CRT.
The type of music I listen to is mostly Metal and Alt Rock, with a little bit of a dabble in 90's East Coast Hip-Hop and Techno/Electronic. When I say Metal, I don't mean like hardcore screamo where the vocals sound like a blender, but like math rock and post-hardcore.
I enjoy going to flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. It is the places to get and find cool stuff for cheap.
I am not religious, at all. Would identify myself as an Atheist. I have no issue with religion beyond people using it as a vehicle to cause issue.
I smoke and use marijuana, but I don't drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes.
I politically lean left, but I am not really politically correct. I also don't let politics run or control my life.

What I want in a partner:

Sadly, physical attraction is very important to me. Bold from the dude who sees himself as ugly... :)
But, don't let that get in the way of shooting your shot. Low self-esteem is truly an awful thing. You may be entirely my type but you wouldn't think anyone wants you because of your self-esteem. Let the eye of the beholder be the judge. Please provide a photo when contacting me. I know, it is a bit selfish to ask to receive but not give one. I think it is better this way, as I don't want to hurt you by accidentally leading you on. When you take the photo, please have something identifiable in the photo that makes it be verifiable as authentic. Catfishers pound sand!
I would prefer you to be in NW Ohio or general Ohio, so we can hang out easily. You will have to travel to me though, as stated I have no means of travel outside of walking. But I am possibly open to LDR, but I wouldn't have confidence in the relationship from anxiety and having trust issues.
I don't really mind height, would prefer for you not to be taller than me, but not entirely out of the question. Would prefer you not to be heavy set, but I'm not looking for skeleton skinny. You could look somewhat plain or even look like an e-girl, or somewhere in-between.
I would like you to have similar interests to me, doesn't have to be 1 to 1 to my interests though. I find the odds of finding someone else into computers to my extent very low. I at least want to find someone who will tolerate it and find someone whom I can tolerate their interest like they would to me. I want to be able to have long conversations about stuff we both are interested in and be able to listen to each other and support each others other interests.
Do I care if you have Autism? Not at this time.
Do I care if you have mental issues? Really depends, but mostly no. Just don't be super high maintenance or in a state where you could cause my anxiety go crazy.
I would prefer you to be non-religious and be open to marijuana. I don't mind if you drink, as long as it isn't a problem. No current cigarette smokers though.
Perhaps we can go to Anime Conventions together? Bonus points if you cosplay.
Go thrifting with me?
No sex workers please! Past, Present, or Future. It is not for me, I wouldn't want my privates out there nor would I want a partner who has their privates out there. I have no issue with you as a person, it is just not for me, sorry. On top of that, please be monogamous too.
If you think you can handle this mess of a human, then reach out to me. Tell me about yourself! I want to hear your interests, your favorite things, and so on!
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2024.06.09 01:31 MinAxolot Please help, WiFi disfunction

Hi ! So I got a new WiFi box installed and ever since then, my Switch (basic one, "first generation") won't connect to it even if I enter the right password and all, even if the router isnt too far or too close...It indicates that it succeed to connect to the WiFi but not Internet... And it does the exact same thing with another WiFi box, from a different operator. Both WiFi boxes are "new generation" boxes, with like 5g fast network, and I know that some electronic devices that aren't from the last couple of years aren't able to connect to those new WiFi boxes (planned obsolescence yk yk). Does anyone know if it's the case for "old" Nintendo Switch, in which case I'll be obligated to buy a more recent one ?
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2024.06.09 01:24 sonic4321 Fact-checking HT pro's recommendations for my new home theater. Am I being upsold?

I own a madVR Envy Extreme MK2 and a Denon x6800h. I got the Denon as an early housewarming gift a few months back. I was extremely fortunate (edit: no pun intended lol) to get the madVR from the contractor renovating my home at a substantial discount.
From there, I decided to build a home theater around these two fine pieces of equipment. I know little about home theater audio and video, so I hired a home theater pro to provide recommendations and install/calibrate the entire home theater.

ROOM & SETUP DETAILS:

REQUIREMENTS GIVEN TO THE PRO:

HOME THEATER PRO'S RECOMMENDATIONS:

My home theater pro returned with a list of questionable recommendations, which is where you awesome people come in!
Universal Remote, two options:
Creston Electronics' universal remote seems compelling, but the contractor states it's Apple Home compatible only. I'm looking to fact-check this, as a quick internet search seems to say otherwise.
I'm unfamiliar with both of these systems and curious if anyone has advice for someone who's pretty deep down the Alexa rabbit hole. I don't mind pivoting to a different smart home system. I have Nest thermostats throughout the entire house that are Google Home-based. The lack of cohesive support across these systems drives me crazy. Most importantly, I want to avoid introducing a third smart home interface that doesn't talk to the other two.
Projector recommendation, two options:
My personal and possibly flawed opinion: go for an Epson LS12000. Save myself $6K and count on the madVR to do the heavy lifting on the picture quality.
I don't see the justification for the Barco at all. Not only is it my entire budget, but more importantly, my concern was offsetting any brightness loss from the madVR. Is the Sony the best projector in this price range to ensure I can compensate for the madVR's brightness reduction?
The LS12000's advertised lumens are higher than the Sony's, but it's unclear which one is brighter in practice. For anyone with experience with the madVR EE MK2, I'm also wondering if I'm needlessly worried about the brightness factor. Maybe I'm hedging against a less pronounced problem than I realize.
Projector screen recommendation:
I have several concerns about the projector screen. I don't mind going for an acoustically transparent screen and putting the front wall speakers behind the projector. But I don't know anything about SI, and I can't find anything online on this particular model. For $6K, I'm hoping to get a screen I'll enjoy using for a long time!
I'm also wondering why he's suggesting a 140" screen if the screen height can be as large as 60-65". I should be able to go for a 150-160" 2.35:1 screen at that height.
I asked him about the height, he simply said that it could "possibly" go wider...
Speaker recommendations:
This is where I got the most sketched out. I am not a fan of def tech. They're too bass-heavy and muddied. I prefer something clear, robust, and immersive. Of course I want bass too, but I also want to make sure dialogue comes through clearly.
I asked him why def tech? Surprisingly, he told me my Denon x6800h was the limiting factor. In other words, if I want to upgrade to better speakers, I need to start using the Denon as more of a preamp and purchase separate amps to power the upgraded speakers. The only concession he made here is that the Denon could directly power the Dolby ceiling speakers. I started to feel like I was getting upsold on equipment I may not need...
^ This is the most important thing that I need to fact-check. I'd also appreciate recommendations on better speakers without separately amping everything.
Appreciate any advice I can get on all these topics. I know it's a lot of information to consume. Happy to answer any clarifying questions.
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2024.06.09 00:32 Agile-Hat-9467 does anyone know if adaptors that need power, damage the devices they're connected to?

Hi guys. On the packs it doesnt say nor anywhere else on the internet that ive searched.. Ive used two of them and each time something has broken. Now I know some things about electronics since I took some courses so I thought I understood but now I'm not sure. Ive written what happened in more detail below. can anyone tell me if its just my luck or if it really is just the adaptors? I dont want to break anymore hardware. thanks for anything
in the first time, I used it to show a phone screen on a tv and after about half an hour I think, the tv went black. If its important, I was charging the phone through the adaptor. its this one and this one
the second time I used a different one to show my gaming console (play station 2) and again, after about half an hour the screen went black. I was powering the adaptor here also but using a fast phone charger.
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2024.06.08 22:22 Infinite-Barracuda97 MAXSHOT V1 Electric Scooter Review: A Surprisingly Solid Budget Ride

MAXSHOT V1 Electric Scooter Review: A Surprisingly Solid Budget Ride
https://preview.redd.it/z1gbvfiqpe5d1.jpg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8b243aca3b14110210cf9a6b42e98f49c9ca4cc
Ever wished you could zip through traffic like a cyberpunk ninja, silently flipping off gridlocked drivers?
Well, this might be just what you need.
The MAXSHOT V1 Electric Scooter is the latest in a wave of "last-mile" solutions flooding our dystopian cities. MAXSHOT promises the usual – eco-friendliness, convenience, a dash of rebellion – but does it deliver where it counts?
Buckle up, because this ain't your kid's Razor scooter.

Update:

BEST PRICE on the MAXSHOT V1 Electric Scooter here:
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First Impression: A Wolf in Cheap Clothing

Unboxing the MAXSHOT V1 felt like a blind date with a Craigslist find. The packaging screamed "budget," but the scooter itself had a surprising heft, a reassuring solidity that hinted at hidden depths. A quick glance revealed a no-frills design – black matte finish, minimalist LED display, functional rather than flashy.
I was skeptical, ready to dismiss it as another cheap thrill.
But then I took it for a spin, and the damn thing surprised me.
The 350W motor, despite sounding like a pissed-off bee, packed a decent punch. Acceleration was smooth, not neck-snapping, but enough to weave through pedestrian traffic with ease. The 8.5" solid tires, while not exactly cloud-like, handled city potholes and cracks with surprising aplomb.

Key Features

Surprisingly Zippy Motor: The 350W motor isn't going to win any drag races, but it's more than enough for city commuting. It'll get you up to a respectable 19 mph, which is plenty fast enough to trigger middle fingers from envious drivers.
Decent Range: MAXSHOT claims a 21-mile range, which is... optimistic. In real-world conditions, expect something closer to 15-18 miles, depending on your weight, terrain, and riding style. Still, that's enough for most errands and commutes without needing to recharge every five minutes.
Dual Braking System: Safety first, kids. The MAXSHOT V1 features both a drum brake and an electronic anti-lock braking system (EABS). In layman's terms, that means you can stop on a dime without doing an involuntary endo.
App Control: This is where things get interesting. The MAXSHOT V1 connects to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to lock/unlock the scooter, customize the max speed, and even engage cruise control. It's a neat feature that adds a touch of futuristic flair to an otherwise utilitarian ride.
Maintenance-Free Tires: The 8.5" solid tires are puncture-proof, meaning you can say goodbye to flats and inner tube hassles. However, they do sacrifice some ride comfort on rough surfaces, so keep that in mind if your city streets resemble a war zone.

Pros

Affordable: This is the MAXSHOT V1's biggest selling point. It's one of the most budget-friendly electric scooters on the market, making it a tempting entry point for those curious about the e-scooter lifestyle.
Surprisingly Powerful: The 350W motor delivers a decent kick, making city commutes and short trips a breeze.
Safe and Reliable: The dual braking system and sturdy construction inspire confidence, even when dodging potholes and aggressive pedestrians.
App Control: The Bluetooth connectivity adds a layer of convenience and customization that's often missing in budget scooters.

Cons

Basic Suspension: The lack of suspension can make for a bumpy ride on rough roads. If your city streets are riddled with craters, you might want to invest in a scooter with better shock absorption.
Limited Range: While the claimed 21-mile range is impressive, real-world usage is likely to be closer to 15-18 miles.
Noisy Motor: The motor isn't exactly whisper-quiet. Expect some high-pitched whining, especially when accelerating.

Comparisons

The MAXSHOT V1 competes with a slew of budget e-scooters, but two stand out:
Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Essential: This sleek competitor boasts a similar range and top speed but lacks the MAXSHOT V1's app control and dual braking system.
Gotrax GXL V2: A popular choice for beginners, the GXL V2 offers a smoother ride thanks to its air-filled tires but falls short in terms of power and range.
Ultimately, the choice comes down to your priorities. If you're looking for an affordable, reliable scooter with decent performance and app control, the MAXSHOT V1 is a strong contender.

Final Thoughts

It's not the flashiest or most comfortable ride, but it gets the job done with a certain charm. If you're a budget-conscious urbanite looking for a reliable, fun way to zip around town, the MAXSHOT V1 deserves a serious look. Ultimately, it's a great buy.

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