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r/MechanicalKeyboards for all the Click and None of the Clack!

2012.07.08 14:47 ripster55 r/MechanicalKeyboards for all the Click and None of the Clack!

/MechanicalKeyboards is about typing input devices for users of all range of budgets. We provide news / PSAs about the hobby and community hosted content. Feel free to check out our other resources and links to related communities.
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2009.02.25 08:00 pallaviwensil r/Spanish: Learn, teach or discuss the 2nd most spoken language by natives

This is the biggest Reddit community dedicated to discussing, teaching, and learning Spanish. Answer or ask questions, share information, stories, and more on themes related to the 2nd most spoken language in the world by native speakers.
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2010.03.24 16:48 Everyone deserves a good keyboard

Non-mouse and non-audio input devices for the discerning fingertip.
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2024.05.15 11:13 beland-photomedia Does she still stay up late online?

Apparently, she’s teaming up with Nicole again.
Some thoughts (a combination of CHATGPT and my own contributions):
The Simple Life, and Paris’s reported derogatory comments about minorities, could have negatively contributed to a complex media impact on the culture that marginalized individuals faced 10-20 years ago.
The show often portrayed rural and agricultural life through a lens of humor that bordered on mockery, relying on classist stereotypes that sometimes depicted rural people disrespectfully, and at times maligned their work and value, characterized as unsophisticated rubes.
This portrayal can reinforce harmful stereotypes within broader society, potentially increasing the collective stigma that rural individuals face, especially those from the LGBT+ and POC communities.
Such portrayals in mainstream media could have intensified feelings of alienation and isolation for viewers, especially amid a cultural barrage of likeminded attitudes that were prevalent in the media at that time.
Seeing one’s lifestyle and identity mocked on a national stage, while also dealing with racism and/or homophobia, can be doubly painful and contribute to internalized stigma. The viewer might feel further marginalized in the broader social landscape.
The harmful effects of such representations and comments are not confined to immediate emotional impacts, but also contribute to shaping a cultural narrative that can obstruct progress toward acceptance and equality.
When influential public figures make such remarks, they can legitimize prejudice and discrimination, making it harder for marginalized groups to achieve acceptance and equality.
Such circumstances underscore the importance of holding public figures accountable for their actions and the impact of their words. It emphasizes why individuals from affected communities might feel compelled to call out this behavior, seeking to push for a more accurate and respectful representation in the media.
It illustrates the broader responsibility that media figures have in shaping societal attitudes and why it's crucial to challenge and change harmful narratives in mainstream culture.
Performative allyship occurs when a public figure makes statements or gestures in support of a cause without any substantive actions to back up those statements. This can be particularly problematic when the individual has a history of actions or behaviors that contradict the cause they are now claiming to support.
When someone engages in performative allyship without taking true ownership of past harmful behaviors, it can prevent genuine change and healing within affected communities. This superficial support can actually perpetuate harm by trivializing the issues and diverting attention from those genuinely working to make a difference.
Individuals from the communities that were disrespected or harmed are justified in calling out performative allyship. They often bear the brunt of the negative impacts of such behaviors, and have a unique understanding of the sincerity—or lack thereof—behind public gestures. Criticism from these community members can be a powerful tool for holding individuals accountable and pushing for more meaningful actions.
The term "keyboard warrior" can sometimes be used dismissively to describe someone who is outspoken online but not active offline. However, individuals who call out insincerity from an online platform can play an essential role in the discourse around social justice, especially if they are from marginalized or rural areas where other forms of activism might be limited. Their voices can bring attention to performative acts and pressure individuals to follow through on their public commitments with real actions.
Calling out performative allyship publicly can lead to increased awareness among the general populace about what genuine allyship should look like. It can also pressure the person engaging in performative acts to reflect on their actions and possibly shift toward more meaningful support and advocacy.
In the case of someone who has directly experienced or understands the impact of homophobic, racist, or disrespectful behavior from a public figure, calling out such behavior is not only justified but necessary. It's an expression of holding those with influence accountable and demanding that their support be more than just superficial.
This form of activism contributes to a broader understanding of the issues at hand and fosters a culture where individuals and communities receive genuine respect and support.
Evaluating whether any public figure deserves a second chance in the public eye often hinges on their actions and their willingness to address past behaviors. Public figures have a significant impact on societal norms and values, and their actions can either perpetuate harmful stereotypes or help to dismantle them.
A crucial step in any public redemption is taking full ownership of past actions, particularly those that are racist, homophobic, or hateful. An apology should be sincere and accompanied by clear actions that show an understanding of the harm caused and a commitment to change. If Paris Hilton, or any similar figure does not genuinely acknowledge and apologize for past misdeeds, it can be challenging for the public to grant a second chance.
There's often a suspicion that public figures might adopt a congenial personality as a strategic move to regain favor without genuine change. The public tends to value authenticity and can usually sense when apologies or personality changes are superficial. For a second chance to be embraced by the public, the change in behavior and the remorse shown need to be perceived as genuine.
Actions speak louder than words. Beyond public apologies, meaningful change involves ongoing efforts. This could include working with communities that were harmed, engaging in meaningful dialogue about these issues, and using their platform to advocate for inclusivity and understanding. Without such actions, apologies can appear hollow, and the public might view the congenial personality as merely a cover-up.
Public figures bear a unique responsibility because of their influence and visibility. How they address their past actions can either contribute to societal progress or uphold existing prejudices. The public’s willingness to offer a second chance often reflects how well the individual has risen to this responsibility.
The court of public opinion is continually evolving, and so too might the perceptions of a public figure’s sincerity and redemption. Continuous evaluation by the public, based on new behaviors and actions, determines the sustainability of a second chance.
Paris, like any public figure, would need to demonstrate a genuine understanding of her past actions, show sincere remorse, engage in substantive corrective actions, and maintain this corrected course over time. The absence of these elements might lead the public to question the authenticity of her persona and her suitability for a second chance.
America doesn’t need more brands and products. They need real leadership, and models of social conscience, kindness, and respect. Paris has mentioned admiring Lady Diana, and she’s doing work with childhood abuse and going after those “reform” institutions, so I hope she rises to the occasion and makes her next show entertaining, but not at the expense of the socially vulnerable members of her audience.
I think a lot of people want her to be real.
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2024.05.15 10:33 mainmap2433 Trying not to give in

For the last year things have been weird, since I found out she had been cheating on me. She showed little remorse and actually stated she wasn’t sorry for it. She still continues to see this person at work too. At Christmas things took a nose dive and she told me she didn’t love me and then in the last two weeks again it’s gotten to the point all she talks about is divorce and how she doesn’t love me.
However things are different this time from the other 1000’s of times we have argued over the last 14 years. She has decided to move out, to leave the kids with me, whilst trying to hold down a full time job etc.
I’m bouncing between thinking ok, I’ll be done with her, I won’t have to deal with anymore bpd “stuff” but on the other hand how will I be able to cope with everything. I mean I know I will find a way and we will all be better off, but still a scary situation to be in with no friends or support network (living in a foreign country). Her “flying monkey” (only recently learnt about this term) took care of the couple of friends I had.
She still baffles me with her thinking, she often complains about my parenting, how I’m a rubbish father, how I’m a rubbish husband. She yells at the kids daily and I try to intervene but then her attention fixates on me and I get berated for the next hour.
She told me we will be better as friends when we are divorced and we can do things together and I point blank told her, when we are divorced the only interaction we will be when we need to discuss the kids. Is she so delusional to think we will be friends? I think she honestly thinks life will carry on as it is now.
I’m not sure if midlife is causing her symptoms to become worse or she really is just losing mental stability.
I on the other hand keep having to fight myself to do all the things I’ve been conditioned into doing for her. Like making her a coffee this morning. I asked if she would like a coffee and her response “of course I want a fucking coffee” then she marched upstairs, then I ask if she wants it up there or down here “stop asking me questions just fucking put it somewhere”. I should have tipped it down the sink, but I knew that would cause even more aggression. I want to ask why are you treating me like that?
When things like that happen I just think how much better life will be without her, causing drama, causing upset, I will be able to live my life again, albeit alone and with very little likelihood of finding love again.
Sorry for the rant, I needed to get it out. ✌️
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2024.05.15 09:22 GIRMA3 What ways can I edit the same document on an iPad and a MacBook simultaneously?

Here is my issue. I take notes for class with my MacBook Pro M2 Max 2023, but would love to be able to both write on an iPad with an Apple Pencil and use my MacBook Pro M2 Keyboard and mouse for typing and computer things at the same time. I understand that I could get an iPad with a keyboard case and flip it back and forth between typing and writting but I hate doing that, it feels to me like the worst of both worlds. I would like my computer to be usable so I can type in the document and scroll with my mouse, and then I can pick up my pencil and draw on my iPad directly into the same document without having to transfer the document back and forth. I currently use Microsoft Word for my notes but would be willing to switch to Pages if it allows me to do what I would like. My questions are:
Is this possible, even if I have to use Pages and iCloud for syncing?
If it is possible, is there a certain model iPad I need to work with my M2 Max 2023 MacBook Pro? How would I do it?
If it isn't possible, what workarounds do people have that are as close as they can get? Can something like Adobe acrobat help? I have seen teachers edit pdfs in it and maybe that could work? Just spitballing.
Please let me know if my problem is not understandable and I will re explain. Ideally this is some mirror screen feature where I can scroll up and down on my computer and it scrolls up and down on my iPad, and then I can click with my mouse and type with my keyboard or pick up my pencil and start to draw and whatever I make will be on both screens at the same time and will nicely save to the document. I don't believe what I am looking for exists but I couldn't find a definitive answer in text or video. I do know that I can sketch things with my iPhone and it will auto place it but it is not as strong as I would like. Thank you for any help or perspective that can be shared on this issue.
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2024.05.15 08:41 WoldonFoot Certain Things Were Said: A TWBTW Campaign (Parts I-IV) (In Verse!)

After sixty-seven sessions of Curse of Strahd (read all about it here), it was time for a change. So into the wild we went...
My group is nearing the end of Hither, and along the way I've written summaries of each session ("What Just Happened?"), along with interesting/funny quotes from PCs/NPCs ("Certain Things Were Said"), and a list of new characters introduced that session ("Dramatis Personae").
My intention is to write the summaries for each of the five parts of the campaign in a different format. For the Witchlight Carnival, each summary was presented in verse (my own, no machine learning shortcuts!), using the the metre and rhyming structure of various Lewis Carrol poems.
I'd like to share my summaries/poems with you all here, for posterity, and in the hope you'll find them entertaining.
For reference, the players are:
NOTE: Lewis Carroll was known to hide secret messages in his poems. I've done the same, revealing the campaign's big twist in one of the poems below. None of my players have picked up on it.

Part I: Welcome to the Witchlight

What Just Happened? (in the style of Jabberwocky)
’Twas twilight when the carnival Did open wide two golden gates, And those with tickets did arrive, Seeking things they had misplaced.
One harengon of curious size, A kobold with a slithy gait, An owlet who possessed two eyes As wide as Annam’s dinner plates.
Yet are we three or are we four? Let’s add vibrations rarefied: A Witchlight hand here to ensure That every guest is Satyrs-fied!
Enter now and taste the sounds, Feel these colours, smell those sights! Kaleidoscopic fun abounds This synaesthesiac’s delight!
Yet where’s the drama? Where’s the tension? Certainly we’ve had a switch (At least in here there is no mention Of that cad von Zarovich).
Instead let’s race a giant snail, Eat candied mushrooms by the pound, Or listen to a gnome assail The tightness of your mother’s gown.
Yet hark! A misadventure glum! Those not heroes please give berth! The best laid plans of love undone By Tasha’s wild unruly mirth
These mirrored halls! This desperate task, To find a luckless paramour A sweet-toothed lass with porcine mask That you could swear you’ve seen before…
’Twas twilight when the carnival Did open wide two golden gates And those with tickets did arrive, Now guided by the wiles of fate.
Dramatis Personae
Arix Specklefoot, a sweet-toothed owlin Holafina, a curiously short harengon Skerrek Tirael, a slithy kobold Sylenos, a cosmic satyr Nicholas Midnight, elderly goblin ticketmaster at the Witchlight Carnival Candlefoot, a mime and not by choice Rubin Sugarwood, a lovesick halfling Ween Sundapple, his laugh-sick paramour Glorange Turple, a poetry gnome
Certain Things Were Said
“I am worried about your ability to sense vibrations that I cannot.” - Skerrek Tirael
“Tymore, goddess of good fortune! Look well upon Shellymoo this day!” - Holafina
“Hate to say it, man, but that gnome really insulted your mother.” - Sylenos
“Snacks?” - Arix Specklefoot

Part II: Lost and Found

What Just Happened? (In the style of The Walrus and the Carpenter )
"The time has come," the Satyr said, "To talk of many things: Of poems—and props—and Jeremy Plum— Of crowns and pixie kings— And why things here keep getting lost— And what this pig-girl means."
"But wait a bit," the Owlin cried, "Before our minds do meet, For some of us are pretty spooked, And I would like a treat!" "No hurry!" said the Satyr, And kicked up cloven feet.
The Owlin and the Kobold Were walking close at hand, They smiled like anything to see The gates of Pixie Land. "If we could only stay a while,” They said, "it would be grand!"
The Satyr sighed so sulkily, Because he thought that Plum Had got no business to be there When all was said and done. (“It's rude of him," the Kobold said, "To try and spoil our fun!")
"Oi, Satyr," said the pixie king, "You've had a pleasant run! Should you be getting back to work?” But answer came there none And this was scarcely odd, because He had real beef with Plum.
Now Arix made a hamster friend Who offered up some clues. The others tried the riding-pug: A pleasant thing to do! (“The pug is fine," the Rabbit said, "But he’s no Shellymoo.”)
"How nice of you to come!” said Plum, "You all are oh-so kind!" Puddlemud said nothing as His teeth began to grind. The Owlin and the Kobold cheered: “That was our FAVORITE ride!”
“A wooden crown," fair Jexim said, Is what we need to come Our way along with golden paint For some un-princely sum.” The others stared, confused, and said: “Now where did YOU come from?”
‘Twas then the party dared approach The famous Mystery Mine Where psychedelic spectacles Broke the Satyr’s mind. (“I really wish,” Zephixo sighed, “You wouldn’t ride while high”).
Next Dirla pulled all kind of things Out of his wagon/portal: Bottles, bunnies, candlesticks, A shining blade of vorpal (Incidentally, there’s a word That kind of rhymes with purple).
“If you put your mind to it And searched for long enough, Do you suppose," the party said, "That you could find our stuff?" "I doubt it," said dear Dirlagraun, And gave a bitter huff.
Then he gave the Harengon The greatest gift by far: A copy of “Gnome On The Run” And bid them au revoir (Morgie would have laughed at that While struggling with slash “R”).
“I do believe,” the Satyr said, “That something is not right, And think we ought to pay a call To Messers Witch and Light.” “I think we ought,” the Owlin said “To first stop for a bite.”
But in their way old Thaco stood, A clown grown grim and surly: “Rabbit! Owlin! Pixie! Skink! You aren’t allowed to be-“ The Fairy interrupted him: “Wait, WHAT did you call me?”
Poor Thaco cried: “Things move too fast! And have since my debut In R-1: To the Aid of Falx From Nineteen Eighty Two! And if you’d seen what I have seen Then you’d smoke bubbles, too!”
Finally he stepped aside, At last the way was clear. The Satyr ambled stealthily With open eyes and ears And pressed them to a wagon large To see what he could hear.
"The time has come," Witch and Light said, "To talk of things galore Of prizes—plans—and kenku pests— and ever so much more— But first we’d better ask inside Those spying at our door!”
Dramatis Personae
Jexim, a puzzled, puzzling fairy Jeremy Plum, operator of the Pixie Kingdom and bestower of silly names Biscuit, a talkative hamster Pinecone, a riding-pug Zephixo, dwarven inventor and mastermind behind the Mystery Mine Ernest Wilde, middle-aged calliope master currently inhabiting the body of his pet monkey Marigold, his button-collecting goblin assistant Dirlagraun, a kindly but inefficient displacer beast, minder of lost children and property Thaco, a bubble-smoking clown who is long past his prime
Certain Things Were Said
"Worried I was, with talk of missing supper." - Arix Specklefoot
"Could you not just purchase a new pair?" - Skerrek Tirael "Not like this, man." - Sylenos
"If you'd see the things I've seen, you'd smoke a bubble pipe, too." - Thaco
"Is this it?" - Dirlagraun "NO." - Everyone

Part III: On the Trail of the Kenku

What Just Happened? (In the style of The Hunting of the Snark)
"Where the heck is our stuff? We just want to know This Harengon ain't getting bigger, Arix has no idea of where to go And lies send poor Skerrek a-quiver!"
"Would you get back to work?" Mister Light cried, Twirling his cane with a smile, "Otherwise find where this kenku pest hides; She's cramping this carnival's style!"
"Well, that was a bust," said our heroes, conferring, "Anyone got a suggestion? If we need to pull strings to get back our things Then there are some folk we should question."
"Time's an illusion, free will a delusion!" Sylenos' mentor decreed, "Get a contusion battling occlusions, Or relax and have some of this…wait, what was I saying?"
Sylenos proclaimed: "A genius flawed!" "A man/dragon ahead of his time." Skerrek looked at his claws; Holafina at paws, And the other two just rolled their eyes
"A centuar I'm not! I just made a bad trade The "Cloppinton's" just serendipitous, Now lend me your aid and you'll maybe persuade These horsies to drop some significance."
Then they took to the skies on a dragonfly ride (Holafina and Skerrek abreast), When you're this high there's just nowhere to hide (And to which Sylenos attests)
Now Skerrek honed on a runaway gnome Who was fleeing the carnage with glee, Holafina struck home and that's it for this poem For the gnome was the kenku, you see.
Dramatis Personae
Mister Witch, a matter-of-fact elf, devoid of pretense Mister Light, a flamboyant elf, luminous and coy Burly, a philosophical, pumpkin-helmeted bugbear Mandragon, a seeker of truth (and not much else) Diana Cloppington, a centaur who is apparently not, operator of the Carousel Northwind, a very forthcoming treant, operator of the Dragonfly Rides
Certain Things Were Said
"There’s something weird going on. For some reason everyone thinks I don’t do anything around the carnival." - Sylenos
"It's true, Miss Cloppinton! We've ALL lost things." - Arix Specklefoot
"Wait, when did we have biscuits?" - Jexim

Part IV: Through the Looking Glass

What Just Happened? (In the style of A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky)
Now hear the Kenku’s strange reply (As Arix struggles to apply Triage to these pixie guys)
Asking questions, getting nought Set her on a different course: High sabotage without remorse!
And what has got her so irate Is what’s she trying to intimate: Zybilna has been quiet of late!
Ignore the rest, and let’s take flight To confront dear Witch and Light (Surprisingly, they’re quite contrite)
To keep the carnival in motion A tapestry of lies was woven: A deal with the Hourglass Coven!
Who take from those who can’t afford Entrance through the Witchlight’s doors Miscellanea adored
So THAT’s who taken all your junk! Time to find these Hourglass punks! Which way to this Feywild dump?
But first we’ll make a brief aside So Candlefoot can vocalise His mermaid love (now legalised)
Now the pair can tie the knot And while we’re passing time why not Ride the fabled Bubble Pot?
Yet ere you all are translocated (Everybody’s breath now bated) Arix must be coronated!
The time of truth has come at last Hesitation as you pass Though the hallowed looking glass
Are you afraid to lose your minds? What lies ahead? What lies behind? What do you expect to find?
Will Skerrek ever fabricate? Or Holafina emulate A bunny’s median height and weight?
Shall Jexim’s memoirs find acclaim? Can Monty locate Bobbitt Fane? (…hang on, that’s a different game)
Does Arix ever find the door? And will Sylennos flee the cause To study unemployment law?
Dramatis Personae
Kettlesteam, a mischievous patron of Zybilna Paleesha, a mellifluous mermaid, now reunited with Candlefoot
Certain Things Were Said
“Sylenos, perhaps in eight years you can come back and find your lost employment.” - Skerrek
“Ask me where the exit is.” - Arix Specklefoot “Where is the exit?” - Mister Light “I don’t know.” - Arix
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2024.05.15 08:18 llususu Switch seems harder than PC? (Hades 1)

I know everyone is playing Hades 2 right now, but I'm still happily plugging away at Hades 1. I played through the game on PC a few years ago and picked it back up on the switch and I'm... Honestly surprised by how bad I am! On PC I'm able to clear a run easily, even with 12+ heat... On Switch, even after 15+ hours of playing I've only made it to the Hades battle once.
Now, you might say it's because I haven't unlocked all the boons. But I have 80% of the starting boons. The only thing possibly holding me back is not having the 3rd death defiance, but I also typically make it to Hades on PC with all my lives intact.
Do I just suck at adjusting to Switch controls or is a keyboard and mouse genuinely better suited to playing this game?
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2024.05.15 08:16 tequilaandchill Nmom is being romance scammed and attacked me when I expressed my concerns….

I am a 34 yr old gay male. Ive always had a cold relationship with my mom ever since I started working in high school and showing that I was a go getter compared to my older, loser brother who can do no wrong but of course he’s the favorite. Ok sorry lets not get distracted haha back to this altercation.
My Nmom is in her late 60s, in a wheelchair and on a fixed income and finally situated in an affordable senior housing complex which is cheap, safe and clean. I’m truly happy she’s there. I’ve gone no contact before for about a year and it was extremely peaceful however with family coming to town and other things I’ve opened up light communication with her from time to time. She’s been mentioning how she’s been dating a mid 30s Asian man who’s a billionaire prince in a foreign country. He’s in love with her and she’s toying with the idea of moving out of the country to live in his family castle. (MY OH MY HOW I WISH THIS WAS TRUE HAHA). Apparently all of the local women around him just want to use him for his money so he somehow found my Nmom on Facebook dating to seek a true love hmmmmm ok right, textbook romance scammer. There’s also been a few other incidences where my Nmom has reached out to me freaking out because someone called and told her I was arrested for drugs and another time I was kidnapped lol which also let me know that she must be speaking with some type of romance scammers who are using information against her and it actually concerned me because I don’t know how much information she is sharing with these people and it genuinely freaks me out but Anyway it came to my attention she sent $500 to these scammers and it pissed me off and I confronted her about it. I advised her that she is more than likely involved with a scammer who is just using her for whatever they can get from her, the young billionaire prince is not real and it is a scammer. It also upset me because for years and years I paid my Nmoms bills and literally kept her off the streets and in turn kept my brother off the street since he would live with her for free at times. That was during the time I was still deep in the narcissist fog. Anyway I was upset she sent strangers $500 but won’t even offer to take me to lunch, go figure.
When I was bringing my concerns up to her that she is involved with a romance scammer she told me she knows what she’s doing and I should worry about having sex with a woman and making a baby instead of worrying about her. Of course this completely shocked and threw me off. Especially since my mom knows my sexual orientation and has known since I was in high school haha it was a typical narcissist distraction tactic. I personally don’t desire to have children of my own but it did hurt me because my life choices allowed for me to be able to afford paying her bills while my older brother who has 4 kids he doesn’t care for has done nothing for her and they’ve both mooched off me. Anyway the comment was so left field, I just had to hang up. I realized there is literally nothing I can do and truly need to stop caring because my mom is not right in the head, so rational conversations don’t go anywhere.
It all just makes me genuinely want to move out of state and just be so far away from them. Definitely need to go no contact again and try best to avoid flying monkeys.
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2024.05.15 08:06 oliowoodio1 What is going on with this community?

I really don’t understand this boycott situation with people who are protesting not to play fifa, posting it on twitter, attacking streamers for playing and all doing so from their iphones made in sweatshops. Take a step back and realised you’re making more of a fuss about mbappe being in people red picks than the politics in your country. The mind boggles to the sheer amount of keyboard warriors banding together in protest over menu’s crashing on a game you literally do not have to play. Leave streamers alone cos they’re just making a living and literally all have coins sponsors, and take just one moment to reflect on the blatant stupidity of how much care about the percentage chance in someone else’s red picks.
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2024.05.15 07:35 Shaderu I’m so mad at myself

Tldr: I messed up my Honor Mode run super deep into act 2, and even though I didn’t die I couldn’t go on and deleted the save. I feel stupid and incompetent. Advice welcome, but I also just needed to rant. Apologies in advance. Also apologies if this is the wrong flair, wasn’t sure what else to use.
So I’m trying to complete my first honor mode run, and after 6 or 7 attempts where something or other went wrong in act 1 (usually accidentally agro-ing allies, missing magic items, or messing up a strategy that I should’ve done better with) , I made it extremely far into act 2. Beat all the Thorms except Ketheric, did the He-Who-Was quest, explored almost everything, started on the Gauntlet of Shar. Only, I remembered I still had to do the Thaniel quest. “Not a problem,” I thought. “I can do this before my long rest, don’t wanna waste any supplies after all.” Only, I couldn’t do it. Poor planning led to the portal being destroyed and losing Halsin forever. While the run technically was still alive, something about hearing my main character go “welp, he’s dead, guess the land is fucked now shrugs” pissed me off to no end, and I deleted the run.
I just feel like such an incompetent dummy. I’ve consistently sucked at preparation all throughout this game, barely making it out of fights sometimes because Shadowheart was able to cast Sanctuary and flee. I have so much trouble just keeping track of what my builds are supposed to even do (seriously, I can’t keep Arcane Acuity and Reverberation straight in my head for the life of me), let alone what spells I have and if they might help me going forward. I had to make a damn spreadsheet just to make sure I wouldn’t miss more important items. I feel like I can’t do anything right in this game unless someone drops a guide to explain it for me because I can’t come up with a strategy myself. Even my builds were lifted from the internet, because sometimes it feels like all I can think to do is “monkey brain like to roll damage.”
Don’t get me wrong, it’s been fun when I succeed but failing just feels so awful mentally, and my dumb pride won’t let me stop trying over and over. Anyone have any advice for a situation like this? How I can improve my strategy and balance everything without literally needing a walkthrough every step of the way? Much appreciated.
For reference, party was:
7/2 Dark Urge Half-orc Swords Bard-Vengeance Paladin. Used Boots of Stormy Clamour and Luminous Armor to deal big damage, had good control spells when I remembered to use them. Intimidation carried me outside combat.
8/1 Eldritch Knight Fighter-Warlock dip (for Hex). Again, big damage, good mobility, tanked really well.
6/3 Spore Druid/Life Cleric. Healing, tanking, Moonbeam-Sanctuary cheese. Multiple modes in combat, good utility outside.
9 Divination Wizard. Tried to collect as many spells as possible. Damage in combat was low and spell save DC wasn’t great but really started powering up mid-act 2. Had great summon spells
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2024.05.15 07:30 sassenjjkljk How do we handle disagreements, and can we improve this?

Disagreements are like the internet's bread and butter, am I right? But seriously, they're everywhere – in politics, pop culture, even in the comments section of cat videos. So, here's the deal: I'm all about constructive discourse, but lately, it feels like we're all just shouting into the void. Can we do better?
Here's my take: First off, let's ditch the name-calling and keyboard warrior antics. It's not a good look on anyone. Instead, how about we actually listen to each other? Crazy concept, I know. But seriously, there's something to be said for understanding where someone else is coming from, even if you don't agree.
Secondly, let's remember that it's okay to disagree. We're all different, with different backgrounds and perspectives. That's what makes life interesting! But let's keep it civil, yeah? No need to turn every discussion into a full-blown war.
Lastly, let's be open to changing our minds. Yeah, I said it. Sometimes new information comes to light or someone presents a killer argument that makes you rethink your stance. And that's okay! It's called growth, people.
So, what do you think? How can we handle disagreements better? Let's hash it out in the comments.
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2024.05.15 07:23 Th4_Sup3rce11 Magic Keyboard vs Logitech Combo Touch

I'm sure this has been answered before. I've got an iPad Air 5 I bought last August. I've had the updated Logitech Combo Touch with it and its given me no issues. Love how I can detach the keyboard, tuck it in behind the back, etc. Makes it easy to convert between a tablet and a laptop, essentially. But yet I've still wondered...what would the Magic Keyboard provide? It fits in smaller areas in laptop mode, and i honestly could see that benefiting me A LOT. At the same time, I don't like how if I want to use my Apple Pencil on it ill have to detach it. Would i be able to lay it flat on top of the Magic Keyboard to use it as a tablet in that spot to draw? Outside of that, with its minimal space occupied the MK would be usable basically everywhere i detach my keyboard for my Logitech. OH, the MK also doesn't have the Function Row of keys at the top...that's also something I don't like. But I do a decent amount of typing, and am curious about the type-feel of the MK. So yeah, any suggestions or whatever would be nice.
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2024.05.15 07:22 Rosielasagna Pangea theory, pyramids, atomic bombs, and how our world and race was really created.

So you know how there’s so much skepticism about the pyramids right? How could they be so fucking perfect with the technology at the time being so underdeveloped? As well as it’s impossible for any human to make a contraption that could be able to build one no matter what they wanna say the history is.
As well as, the stones for the pyramids date back to before the time of the Egyptians, and theres even underwater pyramids. AND the stones to make one came from a source that was over 100 miles away impossible for any underdeveloped man made contraption from THAT long ago. No WAY their boats could ferry them across the Nile. One block is 2.3 tons. Even with our tech today, the scientists can’t recreate them perfectly. And what if it’s simply because it’s a lost technology from a civilization more advanced than us. Before even the quote en quote dinosaurs.
My theory also loops in the Pangea theory
Pangea was supposed to date back to 100-300 million years ago. Where all the world was one continent. Which would make sense of some fossils having the other half of it, being found in different continents
WHAT IF
There was an advanced civilization much like our own but better, that colonized all of Pangea, and went through a nuclear war, from not being able to properly agree on governing their own separate areas, there’s no way one continent could be a utopia. in turn creating the continents, and the left over humans turned into fucked up forms of humans, the ones who survived at least, from the radiation. But 100-300 million years would be enough time for that civilization affected by the radiation to evolve back into what we know as present day human because it’s already in their DNA strands. Evolution still plays a crucial role. It’s the only way things are able to well, evolve. As well as it doesn’t make sense for us to evolve from monkeys because we exist at the same time as them. Wouldn’t you think ALL of the monkeys would’ve evolved into humans? There’s so many things in the world we just can’t explain, so many things we can’t quite trace back, hieroglyphics could just be bedtime stories, and a lot of our history could be wrong, or just a tailored form of what the government wants us to think assuming they even know the truth. Who fuckin knows.
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2024.05.15 07:06 Knightstar293 How to make a Hybrid Keyboard/Controller Support set up

Now I got the consoleport, dynamiccam and immersion and I got the main ability rotations set up for the controller, but what makes me wonder is if it’s possible to put the addictional abilities to the keyboard so for example I play in a raid or in a dungeon and I can use the controller and the keyboard at the same time. Any thoughts are appreciated on how to get both, thank you.
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2024.05.15 06:57 sahil_parakh30 [Store] Crownfall 2024/August 2023 Collectors/Diretide 2022/Aghanim's/Nemestice/TI10/TI9/TI8/TI7 Collector's Caches Sets

350+/1800$ Gift Trades in 6 years

 

Made a Google doc because the list is long

MY Trade Reputation
 

YOUR FAVOURITE SELLER IS BACK FOR 6TH YEAR IN A ROW. CHECK MY REP THREAD

 

CACHE Price Increases as I stock out & Reservation is Compulsory

 
Want Paypal/Zelle/Venmo/GooglePay/PayTm worth the listed Amount or Items (1.2x - STEAM TAX). I will not go first. The link to add me :LINK to ADD ME
 

Crownfall Treasure Chest 1 & 2 (Buy 3+ More at 10% / 6+ More at 20% / 9+ More at 30% discount)

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Owly Bear (URSA) 1 35$ or Items Ultra Rare Treasure 2 Only ONE
Mocking Bird (Meepo) 4 20$ or Items Very Rare Treasure 1 None
Ravencloak (Drow Ranger) 2 40$ or Items Very Rare Treasure 2 Only Two
Whispering Wings (Silencer) 6 8$ or Items Rare Treasure 1 None
Crown of the Condor (Wraith King) 6 8.5$ or Items Rare Treasure 1 One Sold 5 Left
Thunderbird (Zeus) 5 7$ or Items Rare Treasure 2 None
Birdfeed Bandit (Hood Wink) 4 8$ or Items Rare Treasure 2 None
Blood Raven (Blood Seeker) 10 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Tines of the Pyrexae (Jakiro) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Imperial Ember (Lina) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Designs of Ancient Druud (Disruptor) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Verdant Swarm (Nature Prophet) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Phalanx of the Bronze Eagle (Legion Commander -LC) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Raven of Ristul (Queen of Pain) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Eyes in the Endless Dark (Shadow Shaman) 8 2.5$ or Items Treasure 1 None
Crystalline Crown (Ancient Apparition) 6 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Flight of the Gryphon Lord (Keeper of the Light) 6 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Lionheart (Omnikinght 6 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Song of the Sea Lotus (Naga Siren) 7 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Keeper of the Nether-Lens (Pugna) 6 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Twitcher (Timker) 7 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Highborn Heretic (Skywrath Mage 7 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
Mischief of the Winter Moth (Puck) 6 2.5$ or Items Treasure 2 None
 

AUGUST 2023 Collectors Cache (Buy 3+ More at 10%/ 6+ More at 20%/ 9+ More at 30% discount)

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Snailfire (SnapFire) 2 25$ or Items Very Rare Cache Set None
Brightfist (Marci) 5 18$ or Items Rare Cache Set Three Sold One Reserved Last Left
Dezun Viper (Dazzle) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set One Sold One Reserved
Primeval Abomination (Primal Beast) 5 5.5$ or Items Cache Set Two Sold
Astral Herald (Dawnbreaker) 5 5.5$ or Items Cache Set Two Sold
Spectral Shadow (Abaddon) 5 3.5$ or Items Cache Set None
Taur Rider (Alchemist) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set One Sold
Crescent Huntress (Spectre) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set One Sold
Tyrant of the Veil (Wraith King) 5 5.5$ or Items Cache Set Two Sold
Tomo'kan Footsoldier (Hoodwink) 5 5$ or Items Cache Set One Sold
Darkwood Eulogy (Death Prophet) 5 3.5$ or Items Cache Set None
Sea Spirit (Kunkka) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set One Sold
Triumph of the Imperatrix (Legion Commander) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set None
Beast of Thunder (Storm Spirit) 5 5.5$ or Items Cache Set Two Sold
Ancestral Heritage (Jakiro) 5 4$ or Items Cache Set One Sold
 

Ultra Rare Immortals 2022

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Bloodfeather Finery (Queen of Pain) 1 15$ or Items Ultra Rare Immortal 2 LastLeft
 

Diretide Collectors Cache-2 2022

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Sublime Equilibrium (Void Spirit) 2 45$ or Items Very Rare Direteide Collectors Cache One Sold Last Left
Brands of the Reaper (Anti Mage) 5 $18 Rare Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Three Sold Last Two Reserved
Grudges of the Gallows Tree (Treant) 6 15$ or Items Rare Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Five Sold Last Left
War Rig Eradicators (Techies) 5 8$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Three Sold
Sacred Chamber Guardian (Huskar) 5 7$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Two Sold One Reserved
Acrimonies of Obsession (Vengeful Spirit) 5 7.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 One Sold
Freeboot Fortunes (Ogre Magi) 5 4.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 None
Withering Pain (Clinkz) 5 6$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Two Sold
Darkfeather Factioneer (Phantom Assassin) 5 8$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Three Sold
Feasts of Forever (Night Stalker) 5 5.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Two Sold
Cursed Cryptbreaker (Pudge) 5 5.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Two Sold
Dawn of Darkness Foretold (Doom) 5 10$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Three Sold
The Wilding Tiger (Brewmaster) 5 11$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Four Sold Last Left
Transcendent Path (Oracle) 5 7.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Two Sold
Darkbrew´s Transgression (Alchemist) 5 10$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Four Sold Last Left
Grand Suppressor (Silencer) 5 4.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 One Sold
Bird of Prey (Legion Commander) 5 7.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache 2 Three Sold
 

Diretide Collectors Cache 2022

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Blue Horizons(Marci) 4 16$ or Items Rare Direteide Collectors Cache Three Sold Last Left
Hounds of Obsession (Chen) 3 7.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache Two Sold Last Left
Seadog's Stash (Clockwerk) 3 6$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache One Sold
Starlorn Adjudicator (Dawn Breaker) 3 11$ Direteide Collectors Cache Two Sold Last Left
Chines of the Inquisitor (Faceless Void) 3 18.5$ Direteide Collectors Cache Two Sold Last Reserved
Crimson Dawn (Phoenix) 3 7$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache Two Sold Last Left
Forgotten Station (Terrorblade) 3 4.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache None
Dirge Amplifier (Undying) 3 5.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache One Sold
Champion of the Fire Lotus (Monkey King) 3 7.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache Two Sold Last Left
Deathstitch Shaman (Witch Doctor) 3 5.5$ or Items Direteide Collectors Cache One Sold
 

Aghanim's Continuum Cache 2021 / Ti-11

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Scales of the Shadow Walker (Phantom Lancer) 4 12$ or Items Aghanim Cache Three Sold Last Left
Test of the Basilisk Lord (Razor) 4 11.5$ or Items Aghanim Cache Three Sold Last Left
Secrets of the Frost Singularity (Ancient Apparation) 4 5$ or Items Aghanim Cache None
Perils of the Red Banks (Chen) 4 7$ or Items Aghanim Cache Two Sold Last Left
The Chained Scribe (Grimstroke) 4 8$ or Items Aghanim Cache One Sold One Reserved
Widow of the Undermount Gloom (Broodmother) 4 9.5$ or Items Aghanim Cache Three Sold Last Left
Forgotten Fate (Mars) 4 5$ or Items Aghanim Cache One Sold
March of the Crackerjack Mage (Rubick) 4 12$ or Items Aghanim Cache Three Sold Last Left
Cosmic Concoctioneers (Alchemist) 4 12$ or Items Aghanim Cache Two Sold
Blightfall (Abbadon) 4 8$ or Items Aghanim Cache Two Sold
 

Nemestice Cache 2021 / Ti-11

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Astral Terminus (Enigma) 3 12$ or Items Nemestice Cache 1 One Sold One Reserved Last Left
Caerulean Star (Enchantress) 3 9$ or Items Nemestice Cache 1 Two Sold Last Left
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Collector's Cache 2020 / Ti-10

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Steward of the Forbidden Chamber (TA/Templar Assassin) 3 15$ TI-10 Rare Cache 2 Two Sold Last Reserved
Talons of the Endless Storm (CK/Chaos Knight) 3 7.5$ or Items TI-10 Cache 2 One Sold
Carousel of the Mystic Masquerade (Rubick) 3 10$ or Items TI-10 Cache 2 Two Sold Last Left
Blacksail Cannoneer (Sniper) 3 7$ or Items TI-10 Cache 2 None
Blaze of Oblivion (Phoenix) 3 7$ or Items TI-10 Cache 2 None
Songs of Starfall Glen (Enchantress) 3 6$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 None
Flashpoint Proselyte (Huskar) 3 13$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 Two Sold Last Left
Fissured Flight (Jakiro) 3 12$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 Two Sold Last Left
Mindless Slaughter (Pudge) 3 12$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 Two Sold Last Reserved
Fury of Righteous Storm (Disruptor) 3 6$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 None
Apocalypse Unbound (Ancient Apparation) 3 9$ or Items TI-10 Cache 1 Two Sold Last left
 

Collector's Cache 2019/ Ti-9

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Prized Acquisitions (Batrider) 4 7$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Two Sold
The sight of the Kha-Ren Faithful (Drow Ranger) 4 12$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Three Sold Last Reserved
Directive of the Sunbound(Clockwerk) 5 9$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Four Sold Last Left
Distinguished Expeditionary (Tusk) 4 7$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Two Sold
Automaton Antiquity (Broodmother) 5 9$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Four Sold Last Left
Fury of the Bloodforge (Bloodseeker) 5 9$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Three Sold
Tribal Pathways (Warlock) 5 8.5$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Three Sold
Verdant Predator (Venomancer) 5 9$ TI-9 Cache Set-2 Three Sold
The Arts of Mortal Deception (Enigma) 3 9$ TI-9 Cache Set Two Sold Last Left
Poacher's Bane (Tidehunter) 3 8$ TI-9 Cache Set One Sold One Reserved Last Left
Riddle of the Hierophant (Oracle) 3 9$ or 3 Keys TI-9 Cache Set Two Sold Last Left
 

Collector's Cache 2018/ Ti-8

Item Quantity Price Type Reserved
Raiments of the Obsidian Forge (Underlord) 4 18$ TI-8 Rare Cache Set Three Sold Last Left
Pattern of the Silken Queen (Brood) 4 8$ TI-8 Cache Set Three Sold Last Left
 
https://steamcommunity.com/id/whatsyouraff (DireTide 2022 Oracle Set Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198063913439 (2021 Gyro, 2020 Huskar, AA, Warlock, Grim Sets Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Mujou64 (Diretide Cache 2 Doom & Venge Sold Successfuly)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/rudmax (2019 Brood Automation, 2021 Shadow Shaman & Enchantress Reserved - Full Payment Made Advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198064920459 (2023 Rare Marci and Dawn Cache Sold successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Alacaster (2023 AM Ultra Rare, Hoodwink & Dawn Reserved - 14/70 Paid Advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Default_panda (2023 Spectre Cache & Mars Wings of Imperium Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/hollywoodsbleeding_ (2022 LC Cache Set Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198041012739 (2022 Phoneix Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/carantis (2023 Jakiro and Dazzle Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198079185431/ (2023 Rare Treant, 2021 Rare Ogre & PL Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/muruph (2017 DP Cache Reserved Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/LovelasStrasti/ (Techies 2022 Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/uziexe/(2020 Timber Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/SemiOfficialAnthonyAdams (Brewmaster and Oracle Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/V3G3TA (2023 - Wk, Primal, Storm, Alche, 2022 - LC, Techies, Alche Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198829952373/ (2023 Kunka Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Darkio567/ (2023 Dawnbreaker Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198176999423 (2022 Brew Set Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198325291097/ (2023 Rare Marci Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Snaily3000/ (2020 Shadow Demon Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/catgirllyra/ (2023 Rare Marci and Diretide 2022 Hoodwink Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198877138961/ (2023 Dazzle and Aghanim Brood Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198059954390/ (Diretide 2022 Rare Antimage, Huskar, 2021 Grimstroke, 2019 Drow, Chen & Tide, 2018 Axe & QOP Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199173346010/ (2023 Hoodwink Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/LordPlasmarr (2023 WK Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198138951034/ (2023 Primal Beast and Brewmaster Cache Sold Successfully)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/waffler99/ (2023 Rare Marci Cache Reserved - 3.5/13.5 Paid Advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/vcxxiv (Crownfall Rare WK Cache Sold- Old Customer)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198051968045 (2020 Pudge Cache Reserved - Full Payment Made Advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199195274635 (2022 Faceless Void Cache Reserved - Full payment made advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/naptime_/ (2020 TA and 2021 Enigma Reserved - Full payment made advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/GayNoNePida (2x 2022 Rare Antimage Cache Reserved - Full Payment made advance)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198334003229 (2019 Drow Ranger Cache Reserved - 25% paid advance)
Wall of Shame:
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199102322625/ (This clown added me and when I asked to reserve which I have clearly stated in my post backtracked on trade offer, has no idea how 30-day steam gifting works so beware)
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197974015392/ (The newest Clown in town, Asks to buy legacy items, agrees to pay my listed price then tells me 2 days later about not making the payment because he found these sets for only 2 Dollars each which is not possible. Beware and don't add this person)
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2024.05.15 06:43 ultmeche The Best Home Office Set Up - 16 Essentials

The Best Home Office Set Up - 16 Essentials
Since a ton of people have been questioning me about the best home office setup, I thought it’d be fair to share what mine was. This is what’s worked for me throughout starting my business and it can also work for you. As both an Engineer and Business Owner, I work long hours and I attribute being able to do so due to some of these high quality products.
These are what I find to be the best products regarding home office set up.
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Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 Pro Chip

A Macbook is GOAT’ed. Sleek hardware, a very reputable brand, and a high quality product. MacBooks have lasted me on average 6+ years so although it can be a big initial investment, the ROI can be very positive.
Pros:
  • Sleek hardware
  • A basic MacBook will be very powerful
  • Will meet everyday needs for students or working professionals
  • Access to Apple customer support
  • High quality webcam
Cons:
  • Higher price point relative to other laptops
  • Battery life known to get worse over time
Check Price of MacBook Pro on Amazon

Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

Say what you want about Apple, yes, it is a great business move for them as a company to design components that you’ll need to purchase to adapt basic devices such as webcams, microphones, and monitors.
You’ll need to get a pair or two of these Apple USB-C to USB Adapters.
Pros:
  • Allows integration of many USB devices onto MacBook platform
Cons:
  • Unnecessary purchase if you are primarily a Windows / Android type user
  • Buying extra dongles or adapters will add more as an expense over a long period of time
Check Price of USB to USB-C Adapter on Amazon

LG 32GN650-B Ultragear Gaming Monitor 32”

I like to use the LG 32GN650B Ultragear as my primary monitor, set up horizontally. Great resolution, refresh rate, and able to be used for gaming purposes, but I like to use it as my everyday monitor.
Pros:
  • Great refresh rate
  • High resolution
  • Good size to use for day to day computer operations
Cons:
  • Does not rotate vertically
Check Price of LG 32″ Ultragear on Amazon

SAMSUNG 28” Odyssey G70B Series 4K UHD Gaming Monitor

I just recently added a secondary monitor in a vertical configuration and it is a game changer. Highly recommend to add a second monitor in a vertical configuration if you are able to do so. This makes daily computer usage 10X more efficient. I love to have multiple tabs and windows up when I browse the computer. It’s nice to have a monitor dedicated to one thing such as reading news or emails and using my main monitor for work.
Combine the power of multiple monitors with meetings and it’s a complete game changer. Having one screen dedicated for screen sharing and another for documents or notes makes having Zoom or Teams Meetings at work much easier.
Extremely happy with my purchase of the Samsung 28″ Odyssey G70B – great refresh rate and resolution, looks absolutely beautiful.
Pros:
  • Rotates 90, 180, 270 degrees
  • Pair-able to Macbook as a second external display
  • Great refresh rate and resolution
Cons:
  • Higher price point vs a lower quality monitor
  • Refresh rate and resolution will be over the top if looking for something basic
Check Price of Samsung 28″ G70B on Amazon

Logitech Brio 4K Webcam, Ultra 4K HD Video Calling

As a business owner, I truly invest top dollar to for higher quality goods so that I can perform higher quality work. A 4K webcam is a game changer when it comes to sales calls, presentations, demos, or client meetings. If you’re using an older MacBook, chances are the webcam on isn’t that good, and you’ll need to pair it with something like the Logitech Brio if you want higher quality resolution.
It’s 100% worth if you can afford the investment and will have you perform and look more presentable in meetings. So worth.
Pros:
  • 4K resolution
  • Extremely high quality video for meetings
  • Presents yourself better in corporate meetings
Cons:
  • Somewhat of an expensive investment
  • Needing to add an additional USB – USB-C adapter to connect to Macbook
  • Extra equipment
Check Price of Logitech Brio 4K on Amazon

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone

The Logitech Blue Yeti Mic is paramount for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and recording for PC and Mac. An excellent microphone to use especially for YouTube Videos, Streaming, Webinars, and sales calls.
Pros:
  • Outputs high quality stereo like sound
  • Great for podcasts, webinars, sales calls, meetings, demos
  • Relatively in-expensive starter option for high quality sound
Cons:
  • An extra device needed to be connected onto a MacBook
  • Extra need for a USB – USB C Adapter
  • Need to add a stand for flexible and optimal usage
Check Price of Logitech Blue Yeti Mic on Amazon

Blue Yeti Microphone Stand

A microphone stand is 100% necessary for convenience and ergonomic purposes. The default stand a microphone will come with will have your back hunched or in an awkward position. Invest in a stand that allows you a flexible microphone position.
Pros:
  • Inexpensive
  • Allows flexible usage of a studio quality mic
  • Best to use for podcasts, meetings, calls, demos
Cons:
  • You will need to allocate more room on your desk to allow for this stand
  • Extra mechanical components on your desk
  • Takes up space
Check Price of Logitech Blue Yeti Mic Stand on Amazon

Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 2 Gaming Headset – Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Bose QuietComforts are a great pair of noise cancelling headphones to use for working or traveling. I even chose to opt to get the Gaming Headset option because I do like to game from time to time – it’s a great way to unwind and have some fun with friends. This headset can easily be pair to a device such as a Playstation controller and allows for optimal sound. High quality sound is needed when you will need to rely on peripheral hearing in video games.
But all things work related, this is a great headset to use for deep, focused work. Does really great in blocking out ambient noise and helps focus for tasks such as writing emails, documents, and listening to important voice recordings or memos.
Pros:
  • High quality sound and noise cancellation output
  • Great to use for work, business, travel, or even casual usage
  • Great noise cancellation for flights
  • Ability to use this as a gaming headset for PC or Console games
Cons:
  • Difficulty when pairing between multiple devices such as iPhone and MacBooks
  • The hardware is not as “sleek” as products such as Apple
Check Price of Bose QuietComfort Gaming Headset on Amazon

Bose Soundlink Revolve

To get some louder and higher quality sound, I pair my MacBook with the Bose Soundlink Revolve. Great to listen to podcasts, videos, and even provides enough sound for house parties. The bass and sound quality of the Bose Soundlink Revolve is amazing and the product has lasted me quite a few years.
Pros:
  • Compact device that outputs high quality sounds
  • Great for usages such as podcasts, videos, music, parties, and shows
  • Bose produces high quality products that last for years
Cons:
  • Difficulty at times pairing with multiple devices such as iPhones, MacBooks, Tablets
  • Relatively lower battery life – will need to often charge
Check Price of Bose Soundlink Revolve on Amazon

Logitech MX Master 3S

This is the META when it comes to wireless mouses. The mouse is designed in such a shape that it is extremely comfortable for me to place my hand on it for usage. Almost zero problems from chronic mouse usage, especially with long hours of work per day. The MX3 mouse is bluetooth pair-able with up to 3 devices, has both horizontal and vertical scrolling, and adjustments on scrolling increments.
Pros:
  • Extremely ergonomic – can use mouse all day with no pain in hand as Engineer and business owner
  • Allow scrolling change – incremental or smooth scrolling
  • Bluetooth pair-able to up to 3 devices
Cons:
  • Battery life can be limited
  • Need USB-C charging
  • Need to keep mouse clean
Check Price of Logitech MX Master 3S on Amazon

Logitech MX Keys Mini

The Logitech Mini Keyboard is an extremely slim and minimalist keyboard great to use for regular or business computer usage. It is extremely easy to type on, very convenient to carry around, and a great performing device altogether. Just like the Logitech MX3 Mouse, this keyboard allows pairing of up to 3 devices – great if you have multiple devices around the home. I chose to get the Logitech Mini Keyboard without the number pad due to how convenient and flexible it will be able to be carried around. This device does not disappoint, especially if you want to go the digital nomad route.
Pros:
  • Compact, Bluetooth, USB-C, for Apple macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android
  • Flexible and convenient to use for digital nomads or working at coffee shops
  • Very slim, sleek, and minimal design – easy to fit in a backpack
  • Membrane Keyboard – not as loud / quiet typing
Cons:
  • Lack of number pad – will be inconvenient if needed for high number typing
  • Does not offer the “clack” that Mechanical Keyboards offer
  • USB-C Charging
  • Need to keep clean
Check Price of Logitech MX Keys Mini on Amazon

VIVO Height Adjustable Standing Desk

I bought into the standing desk craze a few years back, but I personally don’t utilize the standing option very often. Standing desks are a great option if you do not allocate much time towards physical exercise. I personally exercise quite often and find that if I use the standing desk too often, I get tired and can’t focus as much. Results will vary.
The VIVO standing desk is a great and budget friendly option if you are looking for a standing desk, but don’t want to break the bank. The advantage of the VIVO standing desk is that it allows for a hand rotating mechanism to adjust the height of the desk, instead of relying on linear actuators.
What I really enjoy about standing desks is the ability to set the desk at the perfect height relative to where my arm positioning will be. This also allows me to work long hours without getting much pain. If you’re dealing with any type of pain at all regarding working, it’s very likely your office set up.
Pros:
  • Inexpensive and budget friendly way to get a standing desk
  • Hand rotating mechanism – eliminates the need for power supply and less cords
  • Allows for a desk with proper arm positioning for ergonomics
Cons:
  • Cheaper and lower quality material
  • Not as nice as desks such as Uplift
  • Will be tiring to rotate the hand crank to adjust the desk up and down
  • Custom height set up not available
Check Price of VIVO Standing Desk on Amazon

Herman Miller Aeron Chair Fully Adjustable

The Herman Miller Aaron Chair is one of the OG GOAT’s when it comes to ergonomic chairs. I love my fully adjustable Herman Miller – I’m able to sit for long hours and deal with zero back pain. The mesh that the chair provides also keeps the chair extremely cool and I don’t need to worry about the seat or the back pad heating up.
Pros:
  • A pioneer regarding home office ergonomic chair setups
  • Multiple degrees of freedom to allow for varying positions
  • Lumbar support
  • Flexible arm heights
  • High quality mesh design to keep chair cool
  • Able to sit 8+ hrs in a day without pain
  • Lower cost options available through used sellers such as Craigslist and OfferUp
Cons:
  • Expensive investment as this is a higher quality office chair
  • Will get dusty and dust will accumulate through the meshes
  • Need to keep chair clean
  • No head support (not a big deal to me)
Check Price of Herman Miller Aaron Chair on Amazon

Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack

Sure Samsonite isn’t Gucci, but they do provide decent quality leather backpacks at an affordable cost. I was able to get this at a lower cost during the beginning of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic as the demand for traveling plummeted. This backpack has held up in decent shape through regular usage such as bringing materials from home to work or to the coffee shop.
Work great for short business trips as there is plenty of room to pack clothes, laptop, toiletries, and other miscellaneous items. The Samson Leather Backpack is a quality item and will last for a long period of time. No issues so far with my backpack.
Pros:
  • High quality leather backpack suited for business
  • Fits decent amount of items – clothes, toiletries, laptops, notebooks, stationary
  • Durable and will last
  • Good combination of minimalist and functional
Cons:
  • The classic leather backpack is somewhat large
  • Not a very “slim” design
  • Will feel large if you plan on using this backpack out walking all day
Check Price of Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack on Amazon

Canon PIXMA TR4720 Printer

What good is having the best home office setup without a printer? Even though the world is becoming more digital, you will still need to rely on printing documents out and sending them from time to time. The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a basic printer that meets the need for printing out some items for work or business.
Pros:
  • Cheap and budget friendly printer
  • Allows for document scanning
Cons:
  • Can have issues and difficulty setting up and pairing wirelessly with laptop or internet
  • Needing to download software on your laptop or iPhone
  • Only compatible with 2G broadband frequency internet
  • Will sometimes not show up when using it to computer
Overall, a low quality printer – invest in a higher quality printer if able to and you can afford it. This thing has given me headaches from time to time, and has not been able to print things when I really needed something to be printed and ended up having to go to the local printing shop to print and send something out.
Check Price of Canon PIXMA TR4720 on Amazon

Philipps 3 Outlet Surge Protector Extension Cube

Let’s not forget, with a beauty best home office setup, you will have a ton of cords that you will need to be plugging into. A Phillips Extension cube is a really great option for that. I chose to get the cubed option to avoid the extra cords and what not that an extension cord provides. Keeps things relatively clean and allows the plug in of multiple devices such as your laptop, monitor, chargers, printers, and everything else I covered regarding the best home office setup.
Pros:
  • Simple yet elegant way to add extension cord without extra wires hanging around
  • The cube design is an efficient use of space
  • Visually appealing to look at a cube vs. extension cord
  • Very inexpensive
Cons:
  • Limited number of cords available
  • Will not be enough for power users
  • Can be difficult to fit in with other “larger” types of plugs in the same outlet
Check Price of Philipps 3 Outlet Surge Protector on Amazon

Closing Thoughts on the Best Home Office Setup

I work long hours and it’s imperative to have high quality office products that make the best home office setup so that I can perform and deliver optimally. I know some of the items can be expensive, but it definitely is an investment towards long term business output. There are multiple options available for the devices I show, but this is the set up that I currently use to date.
If you can’t afford higher quality products yet, don’t worry, just keep grinding and build skillsets such that you can increase your salary and afford higher quality goods. I’ve come a long way when it comes to being able to afford higher quality goods and I attribute it to the skillsets that I have built over the years.
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2024.05.15 06:29 listen2dotai Sam Altman Declares ChatGPT 4o as a Movie-like Leap in AI

We've all experienced the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technology in our lifetimes, and OpenAI's recent Spring Update event just catapulted that progress to a new height. GPT-4o, the latest iteration of OpenAI's language models, has us teetering on the brink of what feels like a science fiction reality.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has unveiled the GPT-4o, a version that outstrips its predecessors in intelligence, speed, and interaction capabilities. What sets this update apart is not just its enhanced processing speed but its revolutionary integration of voice and vision inputs. This allows users to converse with ChatGPT in a human-like manner, using vocal inputs and receiving auditory responses, and soon, to interact using visual data.
What's striking about GPT-4o, as highlighted by Altman, is its human-like responsiveness. The AI now can process and respond almost instantaneously, creating a conversational experience that mimics human interaction more closely than ever. Altman described this experience as "natural, fast, fun, helpful," and akin to "AI from the movies," underscoring a significant leap from the previous versions.
What does this mean for us regular users? The implications are manifold. With AI becoming more integrated into daily technology, interacting with machines could become as natural as talking to a human. Imagine asking your computer to book appointments or sift through emails just by talking to it naturally, without fumbling with keyboards or screens.
Further enhancements such as personalized responses, where the AI tailors its interaction based on the user's specific needs and preferences, are also on the horizon. This could revolutionize how we use technology, making it a more integral part of personal and professional domains.
However, it's not just about user experience. Altman's update carries broader implications for the tech world and beyond. As these tools become more accessible and capable, they pave the way for innovative applications in various fields. From education to healthcare, AI like GPT-4o could enhance accessibility, efficiency, and personalization, presenting new opportunities and challenges alike.
Altman also pointed out that despite these advanced features, OpenAI has kept ChatGPT free and devoid of ads for users. This commitment to accessibility ensures that the benefits of these advancements can reach a wider audience, aligning with the company's mission to broadly disseminate the benefits of AI.
Looking forward, the integration of AI into our daily lives seems set to accelerate, with technologies like GPT-4o leading the charge. How this will transform our interaction with technology and its impact on various sectors remains to be seen, but the path forward is undoubtedly paved with fascinating possibilities.
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2024.05.15 06:27 Khelldon78 Guide: Modding for Steam Deck via PC - May, 2024

Over the last month I have had a heck of a time modding Skyrim for Steam Deck. In early 2023 I had modded the game via a Youtube video which worked perfectly but after the latest update, this is no longer the case. Googling provided almost Zero help.. Well through trial and error I've finally got the game modded for Steam Deck with 77 mods running perfectly. Today I'd like to share my findings.
I'll be using Vortex mod manager and SkyrimSE. For any other version of Skyrim just substitute your version instead. Also I know this may look overwhelming, it's not as hard as it looks, I'm just thorough. Aside from waiting for things to download and copy, this will take about 5-10 minutes. If there are issues however, one of the steps to fix this could take hours.
What you'll need:
Getting Started:
Note: If you've already modded Skyrim on PC you can skip this section.
  1. On your PC, Install Skyrim via Steam (remember where you installed it for later).
  2. When it's finished, download and install Vortex Mod Manager.
  3. Open your web browser and go to Nexus Mods and find and download all the mods you want to use. Select the "Files" tab and then select the "Mod Manager Download" option so Vortex can properly manage the mods. You may have to resolve some conflicts or the like, Vortex is pretty good at making that easy.
  4. Once you are happy with the mods you have downloaded and installed. Launch Skyrim through Vortex by clicking the play button on the Skyrim graphic in the top left.
  5. Play for at least 30 mins making sure to try everything, opening the map, your inventory, spells, etc.. If there are no crashes and no visible problems then you are good to go. Save the game and Close Skyrim and move to the next step.
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Preparing Skyrim for the deck:
  1. On your PC, open steam and uninstall Skyrim. This will leave you with a Skyrim directory with only the mods and nothing else. (note: certain mods will break with this method, mostly mods that overwrite default textures/models. These aren't common but if you experience this, you can skip this step and proceed to step 2)
  2. Open your Skyrim directory on PC and plugin your thumb/external drive.
  3. Copy the entire "Skyrim Special Edition" folder to your thumb/external drive.
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Preparing the Deck for Skyrim:
  1. On your Steam Deck, Install Skyrim normally. Run it at least once to make sure the prerequisites are installed..
  2. Exit to desktop. To do this, long press the power button until a menu pops up with the option to 'switch to desktop".
  3. Right click your desktop and select: "Create New>Folder". Name it "Skyrim Mods". This will be very important to save you headaches in the future.
  4. Plug in your Thumb/external drive and mount and open it when prompted.
  5. Open the "Skyrim Special Edition" folder from your thumb/external drive.
  6. Copy "SkyrimSE.exe" and "skse64_loader.exe" to the "Skyrim Mods" folder you created on your desktop.
  7. In the desktop folder, rename "SkyrimSE.exe" to "SkyrimSE_old.exe" and also rename "skse64_loader.exe" to "SkyrimSE.exe".
  8. Right click inside the folder and select: "Create New>Text File" and name it "SKSE.ini".
  9. Open "SKSE.ini" with your default text editor.
  10. type the following into the "SKSE.ini" and save.
[Loader]
RuntimeName=SkyrimSE_old.exe
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Installing the mods and set up:
  1. Open your Skyrim directory on your deck. If you don't know where that is, open Steam from the desktop taskbar, right click Skyrim and select: "Manage>Browse Local Content".
  2. Open your thumb/external drive and copy the contents of "Skyrim Special Edition" to your decks "Skyrim Special Edition" folder. When prompted select "Write into". Wait for it to finish copying. You may now unplug the thumb/external drive.
  3. Open your "Skyrim Mods" folder from your desktop.
  4. Copy the "SkyrimSE.exe" and "SkyrimSE_old.exe" into the "Skyrim Special Edition" folder. Select "overwrite" when prompted.
  5. Inside your decks "Skyrim Special Edition" folder open "DATA" and then "SKSE"
  6. Copy your "SKSE.ini" file into the "SKSE" folder on the deck.
  7. Double click the "Return to Gaming Mode" icon on the desktop and wait for it to load up.
  8. Launch Skyrim and load the save you made on your PC. This will enable all your mods. Play for at least 30 mins and try as many menus and mods as you can. If there are no issues, yay! Enjoy!
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Crashes, Broken Mods and other issues:
Problem: The game ran a validation check and now my mods aren't showing up.
Solution: This will happen from time to time. Switch to desktop mode. Open your "Skyrim Mods" folder and re-copy the SkyrimSE.exe file into the decks Skyrim folder. This is why we keep that folder around.
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Problem: The game seems to missing one or more textures.
Solution: Start with a validation check (then follow previous problems solution). If that doesn't work it would appear that one or more of the mods you are using overwrite one or more of the games textures. Unfortunately you'll need to start again while skipping the uninstall of Skyrim step. This will create a much larger file transfer size but should fix the problem.
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Problem: The game crashes when I open menus or while looting or some mods are broken or not showing up. All other issues.
Solution: This one is a bit of a doozy. So most likely what is happening is your mod load order is out of whack. There is a fix but it can be very time consuming depending on how many mods you have installed. With the 77 I have it took about an hour.
On your PC open "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\skyrimse\profiles" where "USERNAME" is your name you sign into your PC with. Inside that folder there should be another folder named randomly. Open that and inside will be a text file called "loadorder.txt". Open that.
On your steam deck load Skyrim and when the main menu loads select "Creations". When it loads, press the "Y" button to configure the load order. Here you will find all your installed mods.
What you are going to want to do is cross reference the load order from the "loadorder.txt" with the load order you are seeing in Creations on the deck. You can reorder the list in creations by using "LB" while highlighting the mod you want to move. For me, it was very wrong and caused a lot of problems. This will fix all that.
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That should be all. If you have any questions or issues that I didn't cover, please leave a comment.
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2024.05.15 05:22 welsim Building an automated testing system for graphical software using QtTesting

Building an automated testing system for graphical software using QtTesting
Automated testing is an essential component of modern large-scale software. High amounts of automated test cases are used to maintain the stability of large software products. For the software with a graphical user interface (GUI), establishing an automated testing system can be challenging due to limited resources. Previously, the author has written articles on automated testing for engineering simulation CAE software, see “Automated Testing for General-Purpose Engineering Simulation CAE Software”, “Quickly Create Regression Test Cases for WELSIM”, and “Automated Regression Testing for General-Purpose Engineering Simulation CAE Software”. This article presents how to use QtTesting to quickly implement an automated testing system for graphical software from a software development perspective.
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QtTesting is an open-source testing framework with a friendly license, similar to BSD3, and can be used for commercial products. It has been applied in practical instances for large-scale software such as VTK, ParaView, Slider3D, and WELSIM, proving to be an effective and user-friendly testing framework. As long as the software utilizes QT as its GUI framework, QtTesting can be used as the foundational component for the testing system. The source code of QtTesting can be directly downloaded from https://gitlab.kitware.com/paraview/qttesting or https://github.com/Kitware/QtTesting.
QtTesting is officially endorsed for UI testing. Although, in practical use, it not only can test GUI, but also can test any other functionalities of a product through the properties provided by the GUI, such as the accuracy of calculation results. Many of the numerical results in WELSIM can be validated through the functionality of QtTesting.
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QtTesting Framework

The Testing Module of QtTesting consists of two major modules: Translator and Player. Both modules establish connections with widgets in the QT framework to interact with the GUI framework. The translator captures events or signals of the widgets, while the player controls the widgets by traversing all active widgets to obtain the current object of the widget.

Test Translator

The translator module provides users with a fast way to create test files, essentially acting as a macro command for mouse, keyboard, and widget controls. When users perform certain low-level Qt actions such as “mouse movement,” “button press,” “button release,” etc., the generated signals will be captured and converted into higher-level events that can be serialized and played, such as “button activation.” The pqWidgetEventTranslator class and its derived classes play an important role in QtTesting. The derived classes of pqWidgetEventTranslator need to implement the translateEvent() method to handle Qt events and convert signals into high-level events consisting of two strings: a command and a command parameter (which may be empty). Finally, the high-level events are passed to their output container by emitting the recordEvent() signal once or multiple times. This is saved to an XML file, completing the recording of a macro command.
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During program execution, pqEventTranslator receives every Qt event that occurs in the entire application runtime and sequentially passes Qt events to each pqWidgetEventTranslator instance. The high-level events emitted by pqEventTranslator can be captured by corresponding observers. Observers either serialize and print the high-level events, or save them. Currently, QtTesting includes two observers, pqEventObserverStdout and pqEventObserverXML, which serialize high-level events to standard screen output and XML files, respectively. Developers can also create their own observers to implement custom functions, such as serializing events to log files or Python scripts.
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The translator module can also record check events, such as verifying a property. During the check, an overlay will be drawn on the widget where the mouse hovers. A green overlay indicates that the widget can be checked; if the overlay is red, it indicates otherwise. When clicking on the widget for checking, a check event will be recorded, and a related QString value will be output. This feature is a crucial part when verifying numerical results in WELSIM automated testing.
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Running Tests

The essence of running automated tests is to play back recorded macro commands. In the QtTesting framework, pqEventSource provides an abstract interface for objects that provide a stream of “high-level events.” pqXMLEventSource inherits from pqEventSource and implements specific functionality. It is capable of reading XML files generated by pqEventObserverXML.
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pqEventPlayer maintains a set of pqWidgetEventPlayer objects responsible for converting high-level events into low-level events. pqEventDispatcher retrieves events from pqEventSource and passes them to an instance of pqEventPlayer for execution. During runtime, each high-level event is encoded into three strings (object pointer, command, and parameters). Those are passed to pqEventPlayer::playEvent(). pqEventPlayer decodes the pointer address and uses it to locate the corresponding widget. Then, pqEventPlayer passes the high-level event and widget to each pqWidgetEventPlayer until one emits a signal indicating the event has been handled.
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Creating New Translators and Players

A new translator must at least reimplement the translateEvent(QObject object, QEvent event, int eventType, bool& error) method. First, it must check if the object is of the correct class. Then, it should handle the case of pqEventTypes::ACTION_EVENT, saving the command and related parameters. Sometimes it should also be able to handle pqEventTypes::CHECK_EVENT.
Similarly, a new player should at least reimplement the playEvent(QObject* object, const QString& command, const QString& arguments, int eventType, bool& error) method. First, it should handle pqEventTypes::ACTION_EVENT, converting the read command and parameters into Qt commands, returning true for events it can handle. For checking commands, it should be able to handle the pqEventTypes::CHECK_EVENT event type. Using the provided command and parameters to check the current value of the Qt object, it should set the error variable to false in case of different values, but it should return true for all handled check events, even failed ones.
Sometimes translator and player classes will correspond one-to-one. Developers can refer to pqLineEditEventTranslator and pqLineEditEventPlayer for simple examples, and pqAbstractItemViewEventTranslatorBase/pqAbstractItemViewEventPlayerBase for advanced examples.

Running Tests

The source code of QtTesting is easy to compile, provided with a CMake program, which allows quick compilation into a static or dynamic library. Since this testing module is called in only a few places in the product, compilation into a static library is appropriate.
QtTesting has been successfully applied in software such as VTK, ParaView, but no test cases are available publicly. Fortunately, the general-purpose engineering simulation software WELSIM not only uses QtTesting as the GUI testing framework, but also open-sourced all test cases. Users can download WELSIM and the test cases to experience automated testing based on QtTesting.
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WELSIM’s automated testing user interface is based on the interface of QtTesting, with additional features, such as:
  1. Support for reading *.wstb files, which contain a set of *.xml files, allowing for easier reading of multiple test cases at once.
  2. Saving failed test cases to *.wstb files. Users do not need to manually select test cases for saving.
  3. Adding a right-click context menu for selecting or deselecting test cases.
Developers can also add other functionalities as needed.

Conclusion

QtTesting is a free testing system for Qt GUI frameworks. It not only provides the core functions for capturing QT events and signals, but also offers a user-friendly interface, making it friendly for both developers and end-users. QtTesting can assist software developers with quickly establishing testing systems. Its built-in functionality for capturing and controlling widgets can meet the testing needs of most products, and it is easy to adapt. Developers can add new testing modules based on the widgets of their own products.
We have successfully applied QtTesting to the automated testing of the simulation software WELSIM, achieving great results. The content discussed in this article can be applied not only to CAE simulation software, but also to any graphical software built using the QT framework.
WelSim and the author are not affiliated with Qt or QtTesting. There is no direct relationship between WelSim, the author, and the Qt or QtTesting development teams or organizations. The reference to Qt and QtTesting here is solely for technical blog articles and software usage reference.
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2024.05.15 04:29 EccentricSage81 usb4 type C worse than cheap usb ethernet lan landline1900s phones? (rj11/45/cat8e whatevs)

Ethernet has landline 1900s phones two pairs wires reserved in the spec sheet its 8 or so wires when crimping the ends uses like two with one for ground and one seemingly empty and then has two for phone and some unused, with old 10/100 baseT coax with terminating ends exactly like optical or coax 90s cable TV with optical fiber 99% of the way just your block has coax to the rest which uses the 'same'DOCSIS data over cable standards as fibre optic.. just slightly worse latency and bandwidth is calculated by latency things like wifi lan has like 11 channels or 15 channels of frequency which optical calls wavelengths of light. A 2015 or around there linus tech tips video of him going to a swedish lan party called dreamhack had a bunch of multiple redundant 8Terabit or was it bytes of fibre optic internet they explained with light having 7 colors but having 8terabytes of bandwidth with different wavelengths of light called frequencys or a better term for optics is known as LASER ARRAYS of light at fixed frequencys that often plugs into the PC via ethernet cables or whatever for a gamer lan party or home/residential or small businesses at realistically within budget of anything with enough users to require that bandwidth or 'web hosting or web servers' you dont need to be an undersea cable or international link with 200terabits plus for an internet exchange to your main CBD or the fastest like the netherlands IX...
So the problem im trying to solve is, here in australia we got our undersea cables done wrong they kept breaking and we didnt have a navy or defense force securing our countrys communications to prevent war crimes and keep us connected to the global banking systems or whatever.. and then when our biggest telcos cable or fibre all had dialup speeds for around 2 weeks in the early years 2000s to force us to pay other countrys to connect to their links and be ' end of the line' maybe paywalled or proxied off the internet randsomewared to connect to and borrow bandwidth from other countries satellites and other countries undersea link cables which truly were indestructible to any cruise liner ships anchors whatever being flexible giant steel braided cables big as a CAR when australia finally paid to lay small sections of that stuff to link up to others and not pay randsome to internet butt bandits or have private businesses and multi nationals run their own links and ignore the public our lack of a defense force actually let somalian pirates literally somehow pick up and walk off with our expensive undersea car sized cables filled with a few arms thick of hair thin fibre optics which is cheapest clear resin enamels plastics about $3 not sure if USD per kilometer and resembles modern glass/glazing. How does anybody steal that stuff without people noticing like you cant just load it onto a truck and drive away? or a boat? if only satellites and some sort of defense organization existed to prevent us from being impersonated or whatever.. So now in australia ANYTHING with words like gigabit costs a fortune for a mainboard or switch or ethernet hub.. but the ancient 1900s 10/100 telephone land line wires of ethernet 10/100 clock in at a whopping 13 or so mhz sometimes 27.. and 60 or more mhz for like gigabits and whatever it increases shockingly fast with each mhz clock cycle as its units of work over time in nano seconds or zeptoseconds you see billionths of a second nano second RAM and PC with windows realtime kernel actually uses like ryzen hardware negative latency faster than reality freely syncing with any device in the universe and fixed mhz frequency bus can drive like 50 to 100 or thousands of GPU's and HDDs and monitors or whatever from the one modern multicore PC or whatever.. 90s AMD business server still holds world records for most connected devices though it had stackable CPUs opteron and would have used infinity cache type stuff probably software 3dnow and evolving game worlds tech of 80s and 90s AMD gaming evolved advertising.
So in australia anything gigabits costs hundreds of dollars for a switch router some thousands for lots of ports.. but its the shittiest weakest bandwidth ever with mhz and performance miles short of a raspberry pie or whatever. I had to pay a fortune for a mainboard with 10gigabit LAN port and everytime i got a high speed LAN port its been broken or missing so some pricks can sell ebay routers or switches for thousands here.. not knowing why its so expensive is youre paying fortunes for any real bandwidth because australia has to pay literal somalian pirates for their internet connections or privately owned businesses like telstra for access to their private links and glares at countries like new zealand and hawaii for being super technologically superior.. a cheap USB ethernet adaptor costs under 10 bucks on ebay or whatever and is maybe gigabit and your switches and routers 90% of the time you want the cheapest UNMANAGED switch possible. Yet the mainboard i recently purchased ASUS pro art creator x670E i recall had an issue with some asshats trying to steal pathetic measly 40gigabit USB4 chips from all the boards at the computer store to sell on EBay as other junk, when anything in the universe with an M.2 ULTRA slot does 40gigabits since PCI express 3.0/4.0 as PCI express 3.0 SSD drives famously use a specific I/O controller chip which gives them 38gigabits of the ultra M.2 slots 40gigabits of bandwidth. But for a couple years when AMD had pci express 4.0 and better than M.2 ultra intel was playing catch up on PCI express 3.0 and still had regular m.2 in all their boards until AMD was ready for pci express 5.0 my friend on intel bought the same NVME drives and complained they had corruption errors or issues i later learned his board wasnt fast enough and he was maybe trying to use the samsung magician RAM disk and enable NVME features and functions intel maybe did not yet support.
So.. why is USB 4 so many years late and why is it so dang expensive when terabits of ethernet or anything optical is like the cheapest stuff ever and comes with every internet connection since the 90s at the lowest cheapest mhz and 1900s land line wire telephones ever, remember digital isnt a physical thing and everythings literally analog with a sensor or multimeter whatever mathematically translating it to a graph or algebra equation mapping it into different values digitally +10 -10 whatever using microphones or camera sensor whatever. the gigabits tax and uhh LAN port taxes for dumb gay australians being literally see it via satellite outerspace levels dumb and gay astrogaylian should not apply to the cheapest of raspberry pie free 3d print or laser CNC yourself something computery like risc V for the cheapest of USB flash drives or memory cards etc.
I get intel pretends to have invented court ordered USB to probe their hardware after it was proven to have used other peoples code and chips by the chip makers and them selling computers with keyboard and mouse hardwired in so you bought a whole new computer when a key broke on the keyboard couldnt replace them.. and every other device had USB but theirs didnt free open standard and it kinda being the only way to connect any device in the universe and freely sync with it (mics/phones whatever).
why is 1900s phone tech ethernet so dang expensive to go from 20mhz ranges to 80 or whatever mhz ranges or use something very similar to 90s optical audio SPDIF output or anything remotely like a laser in australia? and who would be dumb and gay enough to be so financially retarded as to think that USB 4 was expensive or special as to steal it? am i... missing something?
also before you complain, but ethernets not the same as USB you cant power over ethernet or use your houses electrical wires as ethernet. You also cant use ethernet for monitors or displays, and its not like you can extend HDMI range limit of a about 10 to 15 meters by swapping its ethernet wires with optical ones for it to maintain its HDMI 0 latency spec or type C USB 0 latency spec. USB lets you connect heaps of devices you cant do that with an internet or ethernet for things like keyboard and mice or monitors or whatever. I understand what you mean power over ethernet or PPOE standards suck theres no way those are a thing. using devices over the internet and not the intranet who does that? thats so dumb. remote administration, theres no such thing youre mistaking malware or rootkits im sure. you cant connect a heap of devices up or entire computers to a ethernet port thats the dumbest gayest thing i've ever heard in my entire life! My gaydar is going off and it looks like the wifi symbol.
when trying to use anything ethernet with lame awful bandwidth thats limited, on my AMD board where the website images show AMD ethernet lists as marvel yukon controller i cannot use as its maybe broken there no light on the back, in devices managers advanced tab you can see the send receive or transmit buffer sizes and countless other ethernet settings are MISSING or a blank space. and are limited to 128 on send and 256 on receive up to 4096 or whatever max. But low latency 128 or 256 is maybe best but not all are an option and most networking features on the intel LAN adapters are missing countless advanced ethernet properties and settings because they're fake and lousy and the worst latency ever and they literally seem to swap your windows kernel out with something not realtime so you cannot ever hope to record or playback audio or video or anything close to a video game in hopes of slowly selling it back to you. Linux distros did this too its the dumbest thing ever that to hear or record or playback or play games you must patch in a realtime kernel for free to game like its the 80s and 90s or DOS or whatever. most 90s PCs were CAS 1 or lower nanoseconds. DDR 3 1600mhz depending the maker might be CAS1-4 latency. How can we verify our kernels are correct? and our ethernet and I/O bandwidth is correct? the youtube video about linus tech tips dream hack lan party of gamers in sweden was edited and reuploaded by illiterate asshat buttpirates maybe from somalia or the ones randsoming us some of their internet connections as a proxy piggy back on the international links as we dont have a defense force or army or whatever and dont know what war crimes are or why they are or what the heck a bank is and sure as shit dont know the cost of anything cheap USB or LAN. The dreamhack linus video falsely shows as 6TERABIT. they wanna steal 2TERABITS of EVERY optical or ethernet devices which isnt the government doing it if they wanna see whats in your computer they can document their reasons of why which is what a warrant is they dont need one if they believe a crime is occuring and literally take the computer by law to inspect it then give it back when nothings wrong they leave you a claim ticket and have you document it at the nearest policing station or whatever fill out forms sign 'they are taking my PC and i can get it back when it wasnt used for crimes." when australia doesnt technically have an internet and doesnt technically have RAID arrays which is required to use USB or SSD or NVME or storage tech with no moving parts and multicore a 2TB SSD is twice as fast and often has 2x 1TB wafer chips in there figure it out the IO controller chip supports many and you can buy the cheapest USB sticks with like 16terabytes of storage space i just see a $extend folder or uhh file format header thingy in the partition in my mainboard bios on that particular drive and using any cheap SSD or USB devices makes linux cry about the partition managers cant write or read extending past the storage limit. it doesnt take a genius to figure out what dumb gay fags the whole internet is.
infinitybitdepthinfinitygraphicsinfinitypixelsinfinityresolution.7z ~ pixeldrain
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2024.05.15 04:18 villainouscinema Dead-Alive (braindead) (1992) via Villainous Cinema

a review by Evan Landon
My life is split into two pieces: before I saw “Dead-Alive” or “Braindead” and after. I don't even know how to explain just how much this little movie made by an unknown kiwi director named Peter Jackson has made my life so much better. Some peeps would go so far as to say the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is his hallmark, but it's kind of been dragged through the mud with DEI and “Rings of Power”, so the less said about that, the better. Y'know what movie is his untouched gem? THIS ONE. I know this gory classic as “Dead-Alive” because that was what it was in the neighborhood Blockbuster here in America, but it was originally titled “Braindead” in 1992 New Zealand. I think when you have such a fresh outlook on anything, it might be best to wander into something a little more altruistic like “True Detective”, but this is not that kind of popcorn flick. There are a couple of scenes that stand out to me: obviously, the kung-fu priest has to be the greatest of all time, the basis for “Ricky” in “Trailer Park Boys” has to be the asshole uncle who you really want to die, yet doesn't (he does), and the entire last half hour of splatter gore that really needs to be seen in order to truly appreciate it. He uses a lawnmower face up at the end, so it gets down and dirty: BELIEVE THAT! This incredibly off-putting, controversial film its that when it comes to great special effects, you cannot get any better than the practical kind. When the peeps on staff stand at attention on set, you have something special! The premise of it is fairly simple: Lionel lives with his over-possessive mother and she get bit by this rat-monkey, then chaos ensues. Is there a story? My words do not do this movie justice; just stop reading this now and watch the fucking movie… Oh, there is also a Kung Fu Priest fighting zombies in the name of the Lord that should always be discussed in any film. Also the dinner scene. After that, the gore is too much to even put on paper. Literally. It was called “Dead-Alive” in the United States after being banned in South Korea, Singapore, and Finland because of the amount of splatter gore because a film released around the same time had the rights to “Braindead” making only $242,623 against a $3 million budget. Even though the movie bombed, it is a bonafide cult classic and launched one of the most succesful director careers of all time. If you cannot stand the most over-the-top, outlandish splatter gore, definitely take a hard pass on this one. Don't say I didn't warn you, dear viewer! 
4 out of 5
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2024.05.15 04:13 jajamjam An in-depth guide to technologies for charging, docks and more

Hi all! This is a rather comprehensive guide for newcomers to PC gaming to help understand the relevant technologies when it comes to docks, peripherals, external storage and monitors. This should help navigate the sometimes conflicting and confusing advice online and enable you to make buying decisions based on your personal needs.

Cables, Power Delivery and 30W Turbo

(More info regarding cables under Data Transfer - Cables)
Cables and Power Delivery
All USB C to C cables built to spec are capable of providing 20V@3A for a maximum of 60W. For any higher power output, there are different protocols and the Ally uses the Power Delivery (PD) protocol which is common for laptops - If you already have a laptop with USB C charging, check to see if its charger supports PD charging since you could use its charger with the Ally and vice versa.
The PD protocol requires a handshake where the power source, whether it be a charger or power bank, communicates its different capabilities (eg. 15V @ 3A = 45W, 20V @ 3.25A = 65W, 20V @ 5A = 100W, etc.) and the device communicates what it can safely receive over the USB cable. This communication requires an E marker chip built into the USB C cable which allows the power source to deliver up to 48V @ 5A = 240W, although it is more common to find the older 20V @5 A = 100W cables. The E marker is also what allows you to plug in a high output PD charger to charge much lower powered devices without frying any components since the charger will keep to a safe/low power output until the E marker communicates the capabilities on both ends.
The Ally uses the 20V @ 3.25A (65W) PD power profile and any USB C to C cable with an E marker should work for the Ally as long as your charger or power bank can deliver the aforementioned 20V @ 3.25A.
Note: Sometimes cables just aren't built to spec and cheaper cables might not work as intended or fail quickly. The E marker chip malfunctioning is a primary reason why your charger and cable combination might suddenly stop working as intended and not deliver the 65W to the Ally even if it did earlier - in most situations, it might just drop to 20V @ 3A (60W).
30W Turbo requirements
As far as the ROG Ally is concerned,
How to enable 30W Turbo
If you're connecting the power source directly to the Ally, i.e. not using a hub:
If you're connecting the Ally through a dock/hub:
This is where things get interesting. Without getting very technical, USB specifications are set by the USB Implementers Forum (USB IF). For docks and hubs, the specification states that USB devices should be able to draw power at the port with max power draw specified. For USB 3 devices, this max power draw is 5V @ 900 mA (4.5W at the port) and for USB 2 devices, this max draw is 5V @ 500 mA (2.5W). This is why most docks and hubs have their own power requirement, around 15W usually but may vary, so that power is reserved for the USB ports. Depending on the device connected, this power draw can vary - a portable spinning hard disk drive will draw more power than a dongle for a wireless mouse for instance. Insufficient power to the ports can manifest in many ways such as USB devices disconnecting and reconnecting, HDMI intermittently disconnecting, etc.
I haven't been able to test this so please take this section with a grain of salt - docks that support 30W Turbo with the original charger don't seem to meet the official USB IF specs since the dock must be exposing the Ally to the 20V @ 3.25A PD profile without reserving any power to the USB ports. I haven't been able to confirm this myself as all the docks and hubs I use reserve around 15W for the ports and require at least 80W+ PD to allow the 30W Turbo mode. Based on my digging online, it seems like some people have no issues using these docks while others have reliability issues such as the ones I described earlier.
To summarise, enabling 30W Turbo mode reliably on the Ally when connected to a dock or hub requires (should require?) the following:
If you don't care about playing on 30W Turbo mode,
As mentioned earlier, all USB C to C cables should be capable of at least 60W. Using a charger with any lower PD profiles such as a 45W charger will not cause any damage or harm, you might just lose battery even with a charger connected but that's about it. I often use my 25W phone charger or even Nintendo Switch charger - reliable chargers will not damage your device.

Data Transfer

General info
Mbps, MB/s, Gbps and GB/s - there's a difference.
You'll often see the terms Mbps or MB/s (alternatively Gbps or GB/s) used to refer to USB speed, storage speed, internet speeds, etc. but it's important to note the difference.
Mbps = Megabits per second, MB/s = Megabytes per second
Gbps = Gigabits per second, GB/s = Gigabytes per second
Data transfer is usually measured in Megabits per second, Mbps (or Gigabits per second, Gbps). Your internet speed is a great example of this. Files and any storage in general is measured as Megabytes or Gigabytes. To work out file transfers in Megabytes or Gigabytes per second use the following:
8 bits make up 1 byte and 1 Gigabit = 1000 Megabits. To keep things confusing, 1 Gigabyte = 1024 Megabytes.
If your internet service provider is providing a 1 Gigabit connection it works out to 1000/8= 125 Megabytes per second, i.e. a file that is 250 Megabytes will take 2 seconds to download. (Note: real speeds will always be lower due to network overhead, congestion, distance to servers and a bunch of other factors.)
A breakdown for the things most relevant to the ROG Ally:
The Ally's USB C port is USB 3.1 Gen 2 with DP Alt mode so the max transfer speed you can get from the Ally is 10 Gbps. Ideally you should look for docks and cables that are capable of 10 Gbps.
Other notable mentions:
WiFi 5 and 6 speeds are theoretically MUCH higher but this is what most people can expect from their routers to their device - including crappy ISP provided routers.
For LAN and WiFI, these are the speeds you can expect on your local network and NOT the speed your ISP provides to the internet. Your local network is what you are using when you stream in home from a PC or console to the Ally using something like Steam Link or Sunshine. Or if you access storage on your network (NAS, Plex server, Jellyfin, etc.)
Real speeds will always be lower across the board when you account for any overhead such as the Windows File system, background tasks, network overhead etc.
Data Transfer - Cables
Make sure you're using a cable that can match the speed of the device, ie. if you're connecting a USB 3.0 device, make sure the cable also supports USB 3.0 at least. Similarly, you need to use a 10Gbps USB cable to achieve 10Gbps data transfer speeds. Using higher spec cables should always work reliably with lower spec devices too, such as using a 10Gbps cable with a USB 2 device will just operate at USB 2 speeds.
NOTE: A cable containing an E marker chip does not necessarily mean it can do video or even USB 3.0 file speeds. The E marker chip is unrelated to data transfer capabilities. In general, most 100W E marker cables only work at USB 2 speeds if used for file transfer, unless they explicitly state other capabilities.
I've personally had great reliability with 240W E marker cables though and it's been much easier to find reliable cables that provide 10Gbps data transfer, 4K 60Hz video output and any level of PD required all through one cable. I suspect the reliability mainly comes from the more stringent certification process required for 240W PD. These cables can be chonky though.
Can games run from an SD card, external hard drive, external SSD or USB flash drive?
Short answer, yes.
Longer answer, yes, but keep the following in mind:
My advice would be to install any game you intend to play only while the Ally is connected to a dock on external storage devices, otherwise install them internally. For instance, I only play Ace Combat when I'm connected to my TV so it made sense to install it on external storage that is always connected to my dock and TV.
External storage - What should I use?
What's the best keyboard, mouse, controller for the Ally?
This will entirely depend on you - There are three main ways to connect and each has its pros and cons. The way you personally see these pros and cons will help you pick.
Wired devices:
Pros - lowest latency in most cases, no need to recharge devices.
Cons - need a dock to connect more than one device and you'll need to manage cables.
Bluetooth:
Pros - cable free, no need for a dock to connect to your devices.
Cons - some latency, need recharging/batteries, connectivity issues are common.
Wireless dongles:
Pros - cable free, lower latency than Bluetooth and some devices have latency comparable to wired performance.
Cons - still need a dock if you require more than one dongle, dongles often use 2.4Ghz protocols and might have crazy interference with poorly shielded devices around them.
Some devices will offer more than one way to connect - I've found them ideal for the Ally.
My peripherals (not recommendations per se, rather my use case since all were bought for an existing work from home/gaming PC setup)
Keyboards:
Mice:
Controller:

Displays

HDMI vs DisplayPort
Like any data cable, HDMI and DisplayPort carry data but in the form of audio/video data. DisplayPort can carry more of this information based on the most common version available, ie. DisplayPort 1.4 which supports up to 32.4Gbps. The most common version for HDMI is 2.0 which supports up to 18Gbps.
DisplayPort is preferred for gaming PCs generally since they are better at communicating capabilities such as FreeSync capabilities, HDR capabilities, etc. which is why most monitors use DisplayPort, especially modern ones.
DP Alt mode and USB C monitors
The Ally along with numerous phones and laptops support video out over USB C using what is known as DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode). This only works over USB C to USB C.
Some newer monitors support this and can be driven by just one USB C to USB C cable. They might also provide USB PD power.
Portable monitors also use DP Alt Mode to work over USB C. For HDMI, they use a standard HDMI to mini HDM and you need to plug in power when using HDMI. I haven't come across a dock that supports DP-Alt mode on its USB C ports making it impossible to drive a portable monitor over USB C with a dock (HDMI obviously will still work.)
Thunderbolt hubs may have USB C ports which allow DP Alt mode but in my experience they downgrade these ports to only USB 3 (without DP ALT mode) when connected to something that isn't Thunderbolt.
I only have experience with the Arzopa A1C (1920x1080, 60hz, 15.6 inch display) but here is my takeaway:
Common misconceptions for anyone used to console gaming or new to PC gaming
(Note: The section below is only relevant to native resolution output without any frame gen or upscaling such as RSR, FSR, AFMF, etc.)
I've seen numerous posts asking "will this __inch monitor work?". Your physical screen size does not matter. The pixel count does. A 24inch 4K 60hz monitor will be just as hard for the Ally to run as a 60inch 4k 60hz TV.
For the Ally at its native 1920x1080 resolution at 120 frames per second, the GPU has to render 2,073,600 pixels, 120 times per second.
When you connect your Ally to a 4K 60Hz TV and try to output at your TVs native resolution of 3840x2160, the Ally has to process 8,294,400 pixels, 60 times per second.
Essentially, you will never get the same performance hooked up to a 4K TV at native resolution compared to running a game at the Ally's native 1080p resolution.
The same goes if you're looking at 3440x1440, 2560x1440 or any resolution when considering a monitor. In terms of "will it work with the Ally?" The answer is always "yes it will work" since the Ally is a PC, but adjust your game settings or your resolution accordingly.
Simply put, the higher the resolution (and frame rate), the more pixels the GPU needs to render, the bigger the performance hit.
I can put together a detailed AMD Adrenaline and general game settings guide if there's interest.

Things to keep in mind while buying a dock or hub:

My thoughts on the docks/hubs I own
All of them work pretty identically and offer 4K HDR, 30W Turbo, etc. when connected to a 100W PD charger. The ports are all USB 3.0 so max speed of 5Gbps. I’ve mentioned anything of note
Other handy accessories
Thanks for reading and hope it helps!
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2024.05.15 03:58 Globofchaos Changing History chapter 1

Asgard 1827
The Trial of Asgard made national news in Valhalla . Brunhilde stood there in front of many gods, each vote determining her faith . Does she live or die ? Only odin can make that judgment. Heimdall opened a pamphlet speaking though his horn “ Brunhilde, eldest sister of the gods ! You stand accused of crimes against Humanity and Goding alike ! How do you plead ? “. Brunhilde rolled her eyes before speaking her mind . “How do I plead ? What crimes are you talking about ? I was making coffee before me and Randgriz were arrested on the spot “ she spoke out . “ Don't play dumb Brunhilde I saw you cast forbidden spells and illegal magic “ Odin told everyone. Despite the bold straight up lie hilde remained as calm as ever . Using magic and spells is more for Gondul and she is too smart to get caught. What did Odin really want and why is he dragging Randgriz of all demigods.“Nonsense ! My sister would never so such a ““SILENCE “ Odin shouted but Randgriz stood her ground ready to face death itself to protect Brunhilde. Meanwhile in another area. Loki used his blades to slice the doors open splitting them in half. Beelzebub was in the middle of an experiment his red eyes shooting at loki. “This better be good “ he whispered. “It is Brunhilde and Randgriz lives are a stake during the trial “ Loki spat out in a panicked state . “ Why should I care about some demigod's life when I don't even care about my own? “ Beel questioned. “It's because I know you hate Odin and would do anything to spite him how dare he label you as a freak when he is just as bad “ Loki answered “ Hurry we are running out of time ! “ . “What do you get out of this ? “ Beel stood up . “ I owe Brunhilde a favor “ A flashback of small Loki almost getting eaten by a giant snake until Brunhilde saved him by slicing it in half with a scythe
. “Be more careful child “ she turned around seeing the scared loki shiver .
The flash back ended with Brunhilde standing off to Odin . “Confess your crime or serve death “ A purple hue spear floated over him. “ I choose death, “ Brunhilde replied. “ Brun no ! “ Randgriz screamed buy it was too late . The spear launched at her body with such force blood she was pushed back to the wall. Brunhilde refused to give up despite all the pain seeping into her. “ This is the end of the road valkyrie…” Odin whispering. The last thing she saw was the gods demonic smile before everything faced to black.
“Is she alive ? “
“Wait “
“What if he killed her ? “
“Wait “
“ Is she dead ?”
“I will slap you “
“Yikes chill emo “
Brunhilde woke up in the lab with purple ,red and green eyes staring at her. “ What just happened…” Brunhilde felt a tight hug from Randgriz “ You are alive! “ Grizz cried out. “Yes …I am …” Brunhilde realized. “However at a price ….” Beel commented . “What did you do demon? “ Brunhilde hissed . “ Weird way of thanking someone for saving your life “ Beel brushed that comment off. The valkyrie gave him a weird look , “ Don't mention it I only did it to piss off Odin “ Beel shrugged. “Wait Mr Beel what “price “ are you talking about ? “ Grizz asked. “Oh well being a demigod you are more human then god now “ Loki jumped in stuttering at every word. “Meaning you can't fly , super strength and speed is gone, no more soul connection or anything that would make you a valkyrie “ Loki explained some more “ I had to do something to get Beel to save your life “. “ I'm not mad Loki “ Brunhilde took a deep breath “ This is just a sign that I need to leave asgard now …” Brunhilde stated . “I'm coming with you “ Randgriz sat next to her “ If I stay I'm dead Valkyrie walking “. “Plus it's no longer possible to survive here, however despite losing most of your powers there is still a place for you “ Beel mentioned “ Loki will take you “ . “Wait, what about our sisters ! “ Randgriz started to cry . Loki and Beelzebub looked at each other. “ We will figure that part out but remember if Odin catches wind they die too “ Loki pointed out . “Yes but faking our deaths still sounds horrible, “ Randgriz shook her head. “ Alright I'll do something you will see them again soon “ Beel told her “ Overall you both need to leave as soon as possible “ . “Follow me there is not much time “ Loki used his magic to make a portal . The scenery revealed a large Eiffel tower and people walking by . “ Once we step in there is no going back “ Randgriz shivered. “We don't have a choice “ Brunhilde stepped in holding Randgriz hand to help her . “Even if we never meet again Lord Loki, thank you for saving my life “ Brunhilde bowed down. “ No Brunhilde…thank you for saving mine “ Loki smiled, closing the portal. “So this is our new home “ Randgriz looked around seeing things that just aren't familiar anymore .
5 years later 1832
Late in the afternoon at the Salle Pleyel concert there was the sound of the piano . The fast paced music made everyone in the area cheer . The musician had blonde brown hair that passed his ears . He waved it back and forth like a rockstar smashing his keyboards so hard you would think he broke them. The crowd cheered his name “LISZT LISZT LISZT LISZT “ , fangirls jumped up and down going crazy over him . Brunhilde and Randgriz sat down in chairs watching the man go , “ His music is very rough and insane ..reminds me of home listening to vikings “ Brunhilde mentioned. “ I don't know who is making me more deaf the music or the annoying girls “ Randgriz covered her ears, “If it's too much for you then why did you bother coming? “ Brunhilde gave her a look. “ I don't wanna be alone “ Grizz admitted, “By the way ,..why are you wearing a suit “ Brunhilde wondered . “ The human women show too much window and well sister you don't show just the window the entire frame is gone leaving only thin fabric “ Randgriz gave her honest opinion. “ I don't need a lesson on modesty “ Brunhilde focused her attention on Liszt who kept playing . His piercing green eyes gave her a wink . “Was he winking at me ? “ Brunhilde turned to Randgriz. “Probably or at the other women fawning over him “ Grizz stated . “Yeah you're right “ Brunhilde relaxed some more “Not like I care he is a massive playboy breaking one heart after another I'm not going to fall for that plus I'm not a noble “. “You are right Hilde you aren't..you are a demigod , from our divine perspective human nobility is just fancy talk for commoner” Grizz whispered.
“ Randy shhhh we aren't in Valhalla anymore “ Brun reminded her , “ If looks could kill you would be a serial killer by now “ Randgriz laughed “ I mean I'm not wrong if an Archduke came to Valhalla and started bossing everyone he would be laughed at “. That comment made by a few folks behind her gave the sisters an irritated glare . “Shhh “ a man right next to Randgriz silenced her with his white glove .The concert ended leaving Liszt to step off the stage . He was quickly surrounded by fans causing Brunhilde to leave until she felt something hit her. Behind her was a red rose , she picked it up seeing the musician wave at her before being surrounded by more fans . “Come on Brunhilde let's go, I don't like parties “ Randgriz dragged her out towards the concert halls . “Oof I'm sorry “ she accidentally bumped into the same guy that sat next to him. He was a short guy with a big nose that spoke with a thick polish accident. “Sorry I'm looking for a man named Liszt “ he mentioned. “Down the hallway but you are going to have to wait in line “ Brunhilde pointed to the left before leaving . The man thanked her before walking in that direction, “He is very cute “ Randgriz thought. “Eh …okay let's go home “ she walked with Randgriz.
A few days later Brunhilde went back to the same concert alone this time to attend a mass . There she sat down reading the holy Bible while waiting for the preacher . “ Excuse me, is this seat taken? “ a familiar voice spoke to her . Brunhilde turned around, seeing the face once again. “Are you Franz Liszt ? “she asked while watching him sit down. “Yes “ Liszt confirmed sitting next to her “ Nice to meet you “ . “ Yeah I see ..” Brunhilde stuck her head back in the Bible. “Sorry if I was bothering you “ Liszt apologized getting ready to leave . “No you weren't, I just have a lot on my mind “ Brunhilde sighed. “Oh ..I hope the church can relax you ..lift those spirits up “ Liszt gave a warm smile. “Yeah” Brunhilde half smiled back , “So where are you from? I've never seen you around? “ he questioned. “Oh I'm from - “ Brunhilde tried to think of an answer. “Don't tell me your from heaven? “ Liszt answered "Wait how did you -”Brunhilde's face turned red from the blushing. “ “ Relax I was just kidding c Liszt chuckled . “Oh right …hahaha” Brunhilde joined the laughter
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2024.05.15 02:18 Electrical_Gas9420 No Contact Impossible Have a Child

Hello,
I've never posted about this kind of stuff, but I've never experienced such a persistent nagging pain
My ex and I had a very turbulent 7 year relationship, I initially met her months after healing from another long term relationship, about 25 years, and that ended amicably, and to this day I see her as a friend.
The beginning of our relationship was amazing, it was very sexually charged, she was into everything and anything I did, she was sweet, comforting, a great listener, the times we had were almost euphoric. Even during this phase of the relationship, I acknowledged to myself that I have to take things slow as things are moving so fast.
About a month and a half into "dating" she got pregnant, and I told her I will be there for you, and I'll never run away from being a Father, ever! Immediately everything changed, and of course I understand why and empathize with how she may have felt suddenly being pregnant, and I genuinely cared and made myself available at all times. We only lived a building apart, we were basically doors down from each other.
Immediately she wanted to get a place together, I let her know that she could stay with me anytime, give it a trial run, but we still need to get know each other, as I just got over a 25 year relationship. She started staying with me on and off and I began seeing a complete different side of her, she would storm out of my place and take issue with little things like clothes on the floor, or an unmade bed, I mean over the top anger.
Still throughout this period I began falling in love with her, and falling in love with my unborn child. During this period I started discovering a pattern of lies, some just white lies, some extremely severe, lies that had the potential to affect any sort of positive outcome as they entailed criminal behavior. When confronted with the worst ones I was assured she would stop.
Skip ahead to the birth, I was with her, we were both content, a happy beautiful healthy daughter came from the womb. I was in love, both with my child, as well as the Mother. We were inseparable for awhile, then she became extremely controlling, even vicious at times. My time with my daughter was often relegated to when the Mother was asleep, I would let her sleep when my daughter woke up in the night and bond with her then.
One day she got extremely upset with me as I wanted to bring my daughter and her to a family event, she had an issue with a family member of mine, this turned into a CRAZY argument, that ended up with me being denied seeing my child for over 12 days. I ended up going to the courthouse to file papers that would give me the legal right to see my daughter, regardless of the status of my relationship with the Mother.
I never served those papers, as my daughter had gotten sick, and we both met at her pediatrician appointment, everything melted away and we were together again, she became loving again, we shared bringing up our child, but I began to lose touch with all my family, including my friends, anything I would do or plan to do would cause an insane amount of friction.
Through this time we did our best to be close, but the lies never stopped, and I completely began to lose my sense of self. There were times when my daughter would be completely weaponized, used as a pawn to control me, I slowly began isolating myself from just about anyone but my daughter and the Mother. We would have an argument, could be anything, big or small, and instantly I'd be disregarded, no communication, no texts, no calls, no responses. Then we would get together and she would show me love and kindness, and I'd be hooked again. This on and off pattern lasted a good 6 years. I still struggle thinking about how dark some of those days were, and I've never strayed or abandoned my daughter. She's the light of my life, just has 2 parents that can't seem to live peacefully together.
Forward to now, just a few months ago we talked and decided it would be best to part and focus on co-parenting. The 1st month was great, we were cordial to each other during pick ups and drop offs, but we stopped both putting our child to bed together. If she had her I used to always go over and put her to bed, read books, bathe, etc and she would for the most part so the same when I have my daughter. We stopped that, as when my daughter did fall asleep that's when we would connect, quite often it was just sexual, looking back it was like giving a dog a bone, it was void of true intimacy, it was just enough to keep things balanced in an odd way, it became the only affection I came to know.
This entire time, regardless of our status, whenever we were with other people she was a gem, she always would bring gifts even if not necessary, always be extremely affectionate towards me, basically playing a part.
Here's an example, I got sick one evening, some sort of food poisoning, it got bad enough where I had to go to the hospital and be treated in a bed from early morning until evening. This happened to fall on a night we had planned a "date" night. She came to the hospital to pick me up, my parents were there and she was as sweet as you could imagine, as soon as I got discharged and we were driving home, now just the two of us, she flipped on me for ruining our date. She bought tickets to a show, and she was recklessly pissed off and as mean as one could imagine, and I was still sick, she ended up storming out of my place.
These kinds of situations became normal, and a nonstop cycle of on again/off again partners became the norm.
I'm getting long winded now, but I'll come back to the present. After about a month of just co-parenting and coming to terms with ending any sort of romantic relationship, and being cordial to one another, she started reminiscing about our past, sharing pictures of happy times with my daughter and us together, pictures of just her and I, messages of love, how she misses me, will always love me, all these things, and I opened the door again. This was days before she was leaving for a "yoga retreat" and I would have my daughter. Needless to say, those 4 days there was no more communication, not even with my daughter. The 1st communication on a Sunday morning was about being together again, and sentiments of love.
This has since happened 2 more times, always surrounded by secrecy, even if it directly affects my daughter, which unfortunately it has. Come to find out she was never away, "out of town" she was just down the road at an Airbnb with some guy that fly's in from out of state, she told me all this and actually said how much I would like him, and that this guy would love to meet me, and at the same time maintaining how much she still loves me. Just whacky, not even months after ending any romantic partnership.
This coming week my daughter and her are taking their first "vacation" without me involved. I was completely fine with this, expressing how I first had some mixed feelings, because my daughter has never really traveled without me and her Mother together. Then I came to terms with it and even started suggesting places to show her, a beach to check out, dolphins in these waters, manatees here etc. The guy she's been seeing at random airbnbs lives in the state they are flying too.
It's just thrown me for such a loop. I haven't truly trusted her for a while for good reasons, lots of lies, and complete disregard for any prior planned commitments, but this just feels out of the park, and has me feeling like an emotional train wrecked weakling. Yesterday I responded to an email saying "I just need to process some of this stuff and not communicate unless it has to do with our daughter", the response was crazy, completely shitting on me as a person on how much I've wronged her and how I never cared for her and all this stuff. My reply was you are right, I'm sorry, I've been having trouble letting go, but I'm now ready too, let's focus on being the best we can be for our daughter.
Instant reply of what a great father I am, how I've always been there, how much my daughter loves me and counts down the days to when I have her. How sorry she is that she treated me poorly, etc. It's all just nuts, and I can't simply not communicate, and I'm so confused as to why I'm feeling so hurt by all this stuff while I recognize the healthiest thing I can do for myself is truly let go. I have so many mixed emotions I can't even think about dating, or even chilling with someone new. I'm all over the place, mainly sad, it's so confusing. So many mixed signals, and I think my esteem has been shattered for awhile now.
Only with my daughter do I feel myself, she brings the best out in me, she always has, she's like sunshine on a rainy day, she's the best!
Apologies for such a long winded post, may not even make clear sense, just let my "swipe" keyboard go nuts for a bit
Hope you are all well!
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