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"Well, well, well, Mister Luck. How lucky are you feeling?" Mr. Pays caressed the back of Frederick Luck's neck with the flat edge of a long knife. They were alone in the antechamber of his hideout. Behind them was Pays's escape route and in front of them was a door that led to a bevy of police and news reporters.
The young man choked back a quiet sob but otherwise said nothing. He trembled on his knees which brought a smile to the haggard and scarred man's face. Mr. Pays removed the knife and slid it into the sheath sewn into his suit pocket. Then he pulled a metal band out and wrapped it around the son of the billionaire's neck.
"I hope you like this, fashionista that you are," Mr. Pays said in as soft a tone as his deep bass could manage. "Call it your own personal Luck detector. Do you hear that beeping?"
Beep...Beep...Beep...
"Uh...uh-huh..."
"Good. That beeping means it's armed. Do you know how much this little bomb cost me to make?"
The boy shook his head slowly.
Beep...Beep...Beep...
"Of course not. You've never known the value of a dollar, have you? This little piece of jewelry," he tapped the metal band with his knife, "cost me seven hundred dollars. But your ransom is far more than that. And if your father paid it, you'll be safe."
"I-I will?" Hope. It filled the young man's limp shoulders and bolstered his voice.
Mr. Pays knelt next to Frederick and pointed with his knife. "There are thirty steps from here to that door, Freddy." He patted the boy on the cheek and stood up, grabbing Freddy's arm to pull him up as well. "And if the police followed my instructions - which they have - there will be twenty more from the door to the car your father should have sent. Fifty steps. Does that number sound familiar?"
Beep...Beep...Beep...
"N-no?" Uncertainty. Worry creased the boy's face.
"Your ransom is fifty million dollars." Mr. Pays grinned. "This bomb," he tapped the knife to the collar again, "is tied to the account they were to send the money to. For each million dollars, you can safely take a step. If they didn't deposit it all, well...how much do you think your father loves you?"
Fear played across Freddy's face. Then resolve.
"Fifty million's n-nothing to my dad," he said, tripping over his own emotions for a moment.
"Okay then. Start walking."
Beep...Beep...Beep...
Mr. Pays stepped back and put his knife away. He crossed his arms and waited. Freddy took one slow step. Then another. Each successive step was faster than the previous until he all but slammed into the door in his rush to escape.
The door opened, and Freddy took two more steps.
Beep...Beep... BOOM!
Turning to the camera, Mr. Pays smiled.
"Hi! Killie Pays here, with a special TV offer!
"Are you tired of your victims surrendering to despair and giving up? Have you lied to them enough times that they just assume they will die? Well, have I the product for you!"
He pulled a metal band out of his jacket pocket and held it up in front of him.
"For just six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents - or finance for six easy payments over six months at six percent interest -, you can get your very own customizable Killar. It's wireless, Bluetooth, and infrared-ready, allowing you to configure it to your heart's content.
"Sync it up with a bank account," a graphic of a bank appeared to his left, "or use its built-in pedometer and geolocator to set your own safe zones. It can be voice-activated, remote, proximity-based, or triggered off a code word. Do whatever you think it'll take to get that spark of hope back in their eye before the end!"
Mr. Pays extracted a thin booklet out of his other pocket and held it up next to the collar. "Call now and receive not only the instruction booklet but the Advanced Techniques guide at no additional charge."
Reaching out of camera, he pulled a man in a nice suit into frame and stabbed him in the chest with his knife.
"Remember, I'm Killie Pays," he said as he pulled the knife with a sharp jerk. Reaching into the screaming man's chest wound, he pulled out a thick stack of blood-covered cash. "And I make killing pay!"

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Gaming PC: Was my daily driver until I went ITX. I'm the original owener of all parts, non-smoking house, and I have the boxes and accessories for most of the items (except the cooler and CPU boxes). Not looking to part out for now. $750 local only.

Item	Description	Price
Fractal Meshify C	Comes with everything, including original box	$60
EVGA Power supply Cable Set	Full cable set for EVGA 850 T2 Titanium PSU. I RMAed the PSU, they asked for only the unit to be shipped to them, and they shipped me a whole new box. These are unused.	$25
Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 SATA SSD (2)	I didn't check before I pulled them, but they should have ~75% life remaining	$30 ea
SATA M.2 Adapter	Fits 2 SATA M.2 cards in an expansion slot or a 2.5" bay. Includes 2 heatsinks	$20
Noctua NF-A14 PWM Fans (3)	Great condition, moved so a SFF case that can't fit them	$20 ea, $50 for 3
EVGA RTX 3060Ti FTW3	Works great, just upgraded.	$250
XSPC 360mm Radiator	Has been repaired (see picture) and worked fine.	$30
Bitspower Reservoirs	Looks cracked near the threads, but hasn't leaked for years	$10
Scythe Kaze Master Fan Controller	3-pin fan controller 5.15" bay	$5
Patriot 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 SODIMM	Part Number: psd38g1600sk	$20
2GB DDR3-1333 SODIMM	Single stick	$free
PCIe Wireless Card	b/g/n capability, RNX-N180PCe	$15
ASUS AC1750 WiFi Router	Can include some CAT cables if desired	$30
Qnap QXG-10G1T 10GbE NIC	10gbe RJ-45 (AQN-107 chipset, should work with Windows/Linux)	$75
EVGA GT740 SC	2-slot full width card. Has 6-pin PCIe connector	$20
DJI RC213 Controller	Has all cables.	$30
Lume Cube Strobe Light	Unused. Opened for pictures	$30
Energizer Smart WiFi Plugs	Brand new in box	$5

I've pretty much completed my budget multitasking desktop (for heavy coding w/ background videos, applications, and massive browser sessions). BTW I welcome any critiques of the build in addition to my specific question below.
I want my build to upgradable in a few years (thus the AM5 MB), and I expect the first thing I'll want is another 2x16gb of memory. So I went to my MBs QVL sheet and found exactly 1 module that works well as a 4 slot and fits my needs. However, it isn't showing up on pcpartpicker. I'm concerned that it may not be compatible for reasons that elude my noob brain.
Here's my build:
PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor	$188.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$17.89 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard	$129.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.98 @ Amazon
Video Card	XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card	$199.99 @ Amazon
Case	Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.98 @ Newegg Sellers
Power Supply	MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$59.00 @ Amazon
Wireless Network Adapter	Intel AX200 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax M.2 Wi-Fi Adapter	$20.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	be quiet! Pure Wings 2 87 CFM 120 mm Fan	$9.90 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$756.71
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-18 15:24 EDT-0400

The RAM in question is:
Crucial Pro RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2B7W1W4?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1
I'm over budget already so I'd like to keep the ram around $100. $120+ will hurt a bit if it's required, but still I'd rather pay that than end up screwed in 9-12 months when I'm ready to beef it up.
I guess I assume that pcpartpicker is fairly exhaustive, and it's not like this module is super obscure, so not finding it listed is sending up major red flags. Has anyone experienced this? I'm nervous because I haven't built a PC in 15 years. Any help is much appreciated!

The global bone growth stimulators market is projected to experience a significant CAGR of approximately 6% from 2024 to 2030. Key factors driving this growth include the increasing incidence of road accidents, the rising prevalence of bone and joint disorders, and the growing number of sports injuries. Additionally, the adoption of non-invasive and minimally invasive surgeries is expected to further boost market growth. The rising prevalence of osteoarthritis and the expanding geriatric population worldwide are also anticipated to contribute to the market's expansion during the forecast period.
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Market Trends:
Technological Advancements: The bone growth stimulators market is witnessing significant technological progress. Innovations include the development of portable, user-friendly devices that can be easily used at home, and devices with enhanced capabilities such as improved battery life and wireless connectivity. Advanced features like automated settings, real-time monitoring, and data recording are also being integrated into these devices, making treatments more efficient and patient-friendly. These advancements are enhancing the overall effectiveness of bone growth stimulators and improving patient outcomes.
Increasing Adoption of Non-Invasive Treatments: There's a notable shift in the medical field towards non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments due to their lower risk profiles, reduced pain, and faster recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods. Bone growth stimulators, which can be used externally to stimulate bone healing without the need for invasive procedures, are becoming increasingly popular. This trend is driven by patient preference for safer and more comfortable treatment options, and it is significantly boosting the market for bone growth stimulators.
Rising Prevalence of Bone-Related Disorders: The incidence of bone-related disorders such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and other degenerative bone diseases is on the rise, particularly in the aging population. Osteoporosis, characterized by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures, is becoming more common as the global population ages. This rise in bone-related health issues is driving the demand for effective treatment options, including bone growth stimulators, which can aid in faster and more efficient bone healing.
Growing Sports Injuries: With the increasing popularity of sports and physical activities, there has been a corresponding rise in sports-related injuries. These injuries often involve fractures, sprains, and other bone-related issues that require effective treatment to ensure quick recovery. Bone growth stimulators are being increasingly used in sports medicine to help athletes recover faster from injuries, thereby driving market growth.
Expanding Geriatric Population: The global population is aging, and the proportion of elderly individuals is growing rapidly. Older adults are more susceptible to fractures, joint disorders, and other bone-related issues due to age-related bone density loss and other health complications. This demographic shift is leading to a higher demand for bone growth stimulators as a therapeutic solution to manage and treat bone health issues in the elderly.
Market Opportunities:
The bone growth stimulators market presents significant opportunities driven by technological advancements, increasing adoption of non-invasive treatments, and the rising prevalence of bone-related disorders. Emerging markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, offer substantial growth potential due to improving healthcare infrastructure, rising healthcare expenditure, and an aging population more prone to bone health issues. Additionally, growing awareness and educational initiatives about the benefits of bone growth stimulators are expanding their use in both clinical and home settings. Strategic collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions further enhance market opportunities by fostering innovation and expanding product offerings, while favorable regulatory approvals and reimbursement policies increase accessibility and adoption of these devices.
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By Product:

• Stimulation Devices
• Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMP)
• Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)

By Application:

• Spinal Fusion Surgeries
• Delayed Union & Nonunion Bone Fractures
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeries
• Others

By End-Use:

• Hospitals
• Orthopedic Clinics
• Home Care
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

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Hi there, how are you guys? I'm thinking about upgrading my existing network infrastructure, and i want to go 10 Gbps and WiFi 6. My existing equipment:

• RB3011UiAS-RM
• CSS326-24G-2S+RM
• hAP AC3

Now i want do do a massive makeover in my homelab, where i have some servers (which i'll be upgrading to 10 Gbps too), i can't cover my entire house (i'ts made of bricks, no drywall here), so i'll be adding more APs.

• CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS
• CRS326-24S+2Q+RM
• CRS328-24P-4S+RM
• 4x Access Points

The question is, which one should i get? Do you guys think that the cAP AX (which would be the most elegant solution imo) can do the job? Or should i get the hAP AX3 which have a 2.5Gbps interface? I'll be getting all the APs first, then the CCR2004, CRS326 and the CRS328 last. In this scenario what would you guys do? BTW, in the end my homelab will have:

• 4x Proxmox Nodes with CEPH
• 1x Proxmox Backup Server
• 1x Network Attached Storage
• 1x Workstation
• 1x Gaming Rig
• And a lot of IoT sh*t

Here is a table comparing the APs for convenience:

Characteristics	hAP ax lite	hAP ax²	hAP ax³	cAP ax	L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN
Product Name	hAP ax lite	hAP ax²	hAP ax³	cAP ax	L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN
Product Code	L41G-2axD	C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC	C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD	cAPGi-5HaxD2HaxD	L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN
Architecture	ARM	ARM 64bit	ARM 64bit	ARM 64bit	ARM
CPU	IPQ-5010	IPQ-6010	IPQ-6010	IPQ-6010	IPQ-5018
CPU Core Count	2	4	4	4	2
CPU Nominal Frequency	800 MHz	864 MHz	auto (864 - 1800) MHz	auto (864 - 1800) MHz	800 MHz
Switch Chip Model	MT7531BE	IPQ-6010	IPQ-6010	IPQ-6010	88E6190
RouterOS License	4	4	6	4	5
Operating System	RouterOS v7	RouterOS v7	RouterOS v7	RouterOS v7	RouterOS v7
Size of RAM	256 MB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	512 MB
Storage Size	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB
Storage Type	NAND	NAND	NAND	NAND	NAND
MTBF	Approximately 100'000 hours at 25C	Approximately 100'000 hours at 25C	Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C	Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C	Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C
Tested Ambient Temperature	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 50°C	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 70°C
IPsec Hardware Acceleration	Not supported	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not supported
Suggested Price	$59.00	$99.00	$139.00	$129.00	$129.00
Wireless 2.4 GHz Max Data Rate	574 Mbit/s	574 Mbit/s	574 Mbit/s	574 Mbit/s	574 Mbit/s
Wireless 2.4 GHz Number of Chains	2	2	2	2	2
Wireless 2.4 GHz Standards	802.11b/g/n/ax	802.11b/g/n/ax	802.11b/g/n/ax	802.11b/g/n/ax	802.11b/g/n/ax
Antenna Gain dBi for 2.4 GHz	4.3	4	3.3	6	4
Wireless 2.4 GHz Chip Model	IPQ-5010	QCN-5022	QCN-5022	QCN-5022	IPQ-5018
Wireless 2.4 GHz Generation	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless 5 GHz Max Data Rate	Not supported	1200 Mbit/s	1200 Mbit/s	1200 Mbit/s	Not supported
Wireless 5 GHz Number of Chains	Not supported	2	2	2	Not supported
Wireless 5 GHz Standards	Not supported	802.11a/n/ac/ax	802.11a/n/ac/ax	802.11a/n/ac/ax	Not supported
Antenna Gain dBi for 5 GHz	Not supported	4.5	5.5	5.5	Not supported
Wireless 5 GHz Chip Model	Not supported	QCN-5052	QCN-5052	QCN-5052	Not supported
Wireless 5 GHz Generation	Not supported	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6	Not supported
WiFi Speed	AX600	AX1800	AX1800	AX1800	AX600
10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports	4	5	4	2	8
Number of 1G Ethernet Ports with PoE-out	Not supported	1	1	1	1
Number of 2.5G Ethernet Ports	Not supported	Not supported	1	Not supported	1
Number of USB Ports	Not supported	1	1	1	1
USB Power Reset	Not supported	Yes	Yes	Not supported	Yes
USB Slot Type	Not supported	USB 3.0 type A	USB 3.0 type A	USB 3.0 type A	USB 3.0 type A
Max USB Current (A)	Not supported	1.5	1.5	Not supported	1.5
Number of DC Inputs	1 (USB-C)	2 (PoE-IN, DC jack)	2 (DC jack, PoE-IN)	2 (DC jack, PoE-IN)	2 (DC jack, PoE-IN)
DC Jack Input Voltage	5 V	12-28 V	12-28 V	18-57 V	24-56 V
Max Power Consumption	8 W	27 W	38 W	40 W	47 W
Max Power Consumption Without Attachments	Not listed	12 W	15 W	11 W	14 W
Cooling Type	Passive	Passive	Passive	Passive	Passive
PoE in	Not supported	Passive PoE	Passive PoE	802.3af/at	802.3af/at
PoE in Input Voltage	Not supported	18-28 V	18-28 V	18-57 V	24-56 V
PoE-out Ports	Not supported	Ether 1	Ether 1	Ether2	Ether8
PoE out	Not supported	Passive PoE	Passive PoE	Passive PoE up to 57V	Passive PoE
Max out per port output (input 18-30 V)	Not supported	600 mA	0.625 A	600 mA	1 A
Max out per port output (input 30-57 V)	Not supported	Not listed	Not listed	400 mA	450 mA
Max Total out (A)	Not supported	0.6 A	0.625 A	600 mA	1.0 A
Total Output Current	Not supported	0.6	0.625	0.4	Not listed
Total Output Power	Not supported	16.8W	15	19.2	Not listed
Dimensions	101 x 100 x 25 mm	251 x 129 x 39 mm	251 x 129 x 39 mm	Ø160 mm, height 32 mm	208 x 133 x 33 mm
Mounting Options	Desktop	Desktop, Wall	Desktop, Wall	Ceiling, Wall	Desktop, Wall
LED Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 50°C	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 70°C	-40°C to 70°C
Power Supply	5 V	12-28 V	12-28 V	18-57 V	24-56 V
Weight	165 g	300 g	300 g	360 g	400 g
Warranty	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year

Friend wants a gaming PC.

**What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.**

Probably just gaming, Netflix and YouTube occasianly. Detroit Become Human, Death Stranding, Warzone 2.0, Roblox (Desktop and VR), Bayonneta franchise, GTA 6 (when it releases), Modern FPS, story, and PVP games in general - At Mid-Max settings.

**What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?**

$2100 USD.

**When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.**

1-2 years from now.

**What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ToweOS/monitokeyboard/mouse/etc\)**

Tower and OS

**Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?*

United States, Arizona, No Microcenter location nearby.

**If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.**

Mouse and Keyboard (Can't find original models, going to be using controller mostly anyways for gaming).

**Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?**

No plans on overclocking within the first few years of getting the PC, but possibly after 3–4 years, yes.

**Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)**

Nothing in particular, unless it enhances the experience they are looking for.

**Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-towefull-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?**

LEDs are preferable, but not the priority of the build.

**Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?**

Windows 11 Home.

**Extra info or particulars:**

Building themselves with their family's assistence, not taking to a constructer.
I have a list of parts listed, please provide feedback or suggestions for changes to the parts. Parts are also linked on the PC Part Picker list. To be specific, I want to know if any of the components picked are incompatible with each other or if the parts themselves are bad. I went for the highest-rated components, but any alternatives that would be cheaper or even better for the same performance would be appreciated.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7GHvxH

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	$144.30 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler	$119.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero ATX AM4 Motherboard	$579.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory	$94.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$99.90 @ Amazon
Video Card	Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card	$299.99 @ Amazon
Case	NZXT H9 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case	$154.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$89.00 @ Amazon
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit	$109.99 @ Amazon
Wireless Network Adapter	Asus PCE-AC55BT B1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter	$45.00 @ Amazon
Monitor	Asus PB278Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 60 Hz Monitor	-
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1738.10
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-18 01:15 EDT-0400

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"You cannot prevail. We have you outnumbered, we have the geometry, and you have no support as you are a single ship." - Mar-gite Command Structure
"Come, let us lock bladearms. There is room in this grave for you." - Commander N'Skrek, Task Force Lonely Peach, Third Mar-gite War, Point Ticonderoga
Luke had his feet up on the table, the chair tipped as far back as he could get it without tipping over. He held a full drink in one hand, a cigarette in his mouth, and a big grin on his face.
"All hands, realspace re-entry and jumpshock in four minutes," came over the PA.
His grin got wider.
Then vanished as he heard the familiar tapping of certain shoes.
"Luke, Luke," Sacajawea said, running around to the front of the table.
"What?" Luke asked, frowning.
"The Captain. The course he has us set on," Sacajawea said, wringing her hands.
"What about it?" Luke asked, taking a drag off the cigarette and blowing out smoke rings.
"It's nothing but death and destruction. Hundreds, thousands of people are going to die. There will be massive destruction, some much destruction," she moaned out.
"All hands, all hands, realspace re-entry and jumpshock in three minutes," came over the PA.
"Yup," Luke said. He took another drag and exhaled more smoke rings in another direction.
"Luke, you have to stop him. If he just stays in jumpspace for a few more hours, there's no death and destruction," Sacajawea said. She put her hands on the table. "You have to convince him not to drop out of jumpspace at his target. Thousands will die."
Legion inhaled slowly and exhaled smoke, staring at the human woman in front of him.
"We know," he said.
"You must convince him not to leave jumpspace. Once he does, there is no probability where thousands do not die, where destruction doesn't happen," Sacajawea said.
Legion blinked and a half dozen more of him appeared, all of them sitting down, putting their feet down, and lighting cigarettes.
"He knows. I know," Legion said. He took a drag. "We all know."
"All hands, all hands, realspace entry and jumpshock in two minutes," came the voice over the PA.
Legion motioned at the speaker. "You might want to get ready."
"Virtual Intelligence and Digital Sentience reports jumpshock lockdown. All non-critical systems are ordered to local manual control," came over the PA.
"You have to convince him!" Sacajawea said.
Legion stared at her.
"No."
"All non-critical systems on lockdown. All critical systems ready for backup and reboot," Commander Fenntrick said from where she was manning the DCC Master Control Board.
Captain N'Skrek nodded from where he was standing on the Show Bridge.
He knew he should be at the Primary Battle Bridge, but there was something about standing on the Show Bridge. The reinforced layered transparent battlesteel windows, currently showing the streaks and swirling sparkling fog of jumpspace. The heavily reinforced battle stations. The armored back chairs. The heavy deck plating.
The brutalistic, no-frills design felt right to the huge Treana'ad warrior as he stood in front of the Captain's Throne in his armored vac-suit, the faceplate retracted and a cigarette in his mouth.
"All hands, all hands, prepare for realspace re-entry and jumpshock," sounded over the PA.
"Execute," Captain N'Skrek said.
The command was relayed even as Commander Jas'Skrek reached out and grabbed the brushed steel lever, pulling it toward him.
"BRACE FOR IT!" N'Skrek roared out, aware his voice was carried by the PA.
It wasn't Confederate Space Force SOP, but then, nothing about Task Force Lonely Peach's mission was SOP.
There was a whanging sound from deep in the ship and the sound of a magnetic engine winding down.
Everything went flat, like N'Skrek was facing a painting. He was suddenly thrown forward into it and it shattered like glass around him, the pieces rotating and tumbling through space even though they didn't move.
Legion felt himself thrown backwards, the chair almost kicked out from under him. His beer flew out of his hand, spinning, foam spraying from the bottle. Over a dozen of him repeated it, some curling and rolling, others spreading their arms out.
Four of him were laughing.
Sacajawea screamed, her hands raising.
Everything went flat.
Legion felt himself thrown against the painting, the glass shattering, scattering reality around him.
He was laughing with glee.
All of him snapped back at once, and he hit the deck on his ass.
He was still holding a beer even as a half dozen bottles hit the deck and bounced, spraying foam.
Sacajawea looked up from where she'd fallen, fear filling her eyes.
"Death. All probabilities are full of death."
Legion just laughed.
N'Skrek saw the pieces suddenly shatter into glitter, swarming around him, and he was through.
He came out the other side on his feet.
They had dropped close enough to the Mar-gite Jump Charging Array that he could see it with the naked eye through the windows of the Show Bridge.
Sparks shot from deactivated consoles. One exploded and a midshipman ran forward with a replacement board even as the crewmember manning it picked themselves up from the floor, spitting out a wad of cotton candy onto the floor.
"Grav detectors up and running! Mass detectors online!" Sensors called out.
"CONTACTS! MANY MANY CONTACTS!" Lieutenant JG Wentworth called out from Tactical. "We're being locked up!"
"Execute countermeasures!" N'Skrek snapped. He tapped the button on the side of the wireless mic he was holding. "Weapon stations, local control."
"Sixty percent of weapon stations reporting ready, sir!" Tactical called out.
"Sensors clearing!" Scanning called.
"Steam catapults launching Fruit Flies. Eighteen percent away!" Flight Operations called out.
"OPEN FIRE!" N'Skrek roared out.
He heard his voice repeated over the PA system, the copper wire carrying his voice through the massive ship as the analogue backups picked up the task from the stunned smartwires.
"Realspace entry confirmed! All hands accounted for! Multiple anomalous Terran signatures identified as Legion, nine identified," called out Commander Dulmarch from the newly christened station. "No Mar-gite or other unknown signatures."
N'Skrek nodded, watching the small streaks of light whip away from the bulk of the Gray Lady. He could see dozens of pinpricks nearby and knew they were enemy ships.
"Guns online at local control. Fire permission granted!" Tactical called out.
The ship started shuddering slightly and he could feel the ghostly plucking of C+ cannons firing.
Legion stood up, smiling, moving up and looking down at Sacajawea.
"We know this path leads to death and destruction, little sister," he grinned. "That's the point of it. Don't you understand?"
"But we could all die! So much death, so much destruction. I can even read our own deaths in probability," she said, looking up. Tears were running down her face. "Please, can't you take me away from here? Can't we go elsewhere, Luke?"
Legion shook his head. "Why would I want to be somewhere else, little sister?" he asked. Sparks danced across his teeth as his smile got wider. "This is humanity, little sister. This is the gift we have brought into the malevolent universe for all of our allies, all of those arrayed against us."
The ghostly plucking started and Sacajawea cried out.
"It's the gift we bring our enemies," Legion smiled. "Who only exist to be destroyed."
Sacajawea flinched back as he bent down, holding his hand out to her. "Stand on your feet, little sister. The day of you discovering your true purpose, to learn to use your gift properly, is nigh," he smiled.
She flinched back, tried to pull her hand away, but he grabbed her anyway and yanked her to her feet.
"Stand on your feet, little sister," he said, pulling her close and looking down at her. "No matter probability it is that comes to pass, stand on your feet, look the malevolent universe in the eye, and spit your defiance into death's face."
"Secondary battlescreens spinning up," N'Skrek heard.
He was paying no mind, staring at the holotank, with was still fuzzy and streaked with static, the red and silver showing what even his eyes could see.
The Gray Lady was surrounded. Dozens, hundreds of the shining silver ships. Thirty of the big Mar-gite Cluster Charging Constructs.
Hundreds of Mar-gite Clusters.
The Mar-gite Clusters were too far away, light hours from the Gray Lady, but the silver ships were close, some within a light second or less.
N'Skrek got that tickle, that feeling, down his upper spine.
"BRACE FOR IT!" He roared out.
"Flash flash flash," sounded over the PA. "All hands, prepare for..."
The world went bright white. It cleared for a split second, then happened again, stuttering, strobing.
"You one trick show ponies," N'Skrek snarled as his vision cleared.
"Systems still on local control," Commodore Vertain called out. "No loss of control!"
"Fruit Flies away! Seventy-six percent confirmed. All Fruit Flies confirm still in control."
N'Skrek nodded.
"Sir, Legion is requesting permission to join you on the Show Bridge," Lieutenant Rawkrawr said.
N'Skrek glanced at where Legion was standing by one of the consoles. The bald lean human just nodded.
"Granted," N'Skrek said, returning the nod.
There was another flash, this one seeming almost feeble in response.
N'Skrek just sneered.
The battle screens were flickering, intercepting incoming fire. N'Skrek looked over at the Tactical Defense Systems Officer's screens and saw data scrolling up. It wasn't the lightning fast of modern molycircs, but it was still scrolling.
Every shot you make gives us data on your weapon systems. We will find out how to either mitigate the damage, negate it, or use it our advantage, he thought to himself. You, however, will only know destruction.
The lift doors opened and N'Skrek heard a Terran woman protesting loudly. He didn't bother to turn and look, merely focused on the holotank.
"No! Let me go! Let me go! I don't want to see!" the Terran woman was saying.
Legion, three of him, were dragging her onto the Show Bridge.
"You need to learn, little sister," Legion was saying. "And school is in session."
"There are no probabilities that do not end in death and destruction," the Terran woman yelled.
"Excellent," N'Skrek said, without turning around.
"Targeting solutions are green. Repeat, targeting solutions on the Mar-gite Charging Constructs are green," Tactical called out.
"Excellent," N'Skrek said softly. He smiled. "You may fire at will."
"All Fruit Flies away," Flight Ops said.
N'Skrek just nodded.
He watched in the holotank as the nearest of the silvery ships started shattering or being covered by the purple X of mission kill. Missiles were being launched from the Gray Lady, shrieking through space.
A small creature made of static, a short squat biped with a square head, white eyes and gnashing fangs, popped into the holotank. It jumped up and down, pointing at the cluster of silver ships being represented by diamonds.
"Yes, yes. Shoo," N'Skrek said, motioning at the edge of the tank. "Go find a missile."
The little creature gibbered silently and ran off.
Legion dragged Sacajawea up to the holotank, the one of him behind her holding his hand over her mouth, the other two holding her arms.
"Technically, what I am witnessing is assault," N'Skrek said, staring at the holotank.
"Then don't look," Legion snapped. He grabbed her hair and pushed her head forward. "Look at it. I know you know how to read it. Daxin taught all of us and you used what he taught you to run."
She struggled slightly.
"I don't have to coddle you like Menhit coddled me," Legion snapped. "Instead, I'll coddle you in the same way the Detainee coddles those in her care."
She quit struggling, staring, her eyes wide.
Legion let go of her mouth. "Do not shout. Do not speak, just merely watch. Watch as the battle plays out."
"I will not take advice from a civilian observer, no matter what her supposed powers are and no matter who granted them to her," N'Skrek said. He looked at the version of Legion standing by the console, who was staring down at the screen. "A Confederate Lord Admiral of the Warsteel is one I will take advice when I ask for consultation."
He looked at Sacajawea.
"But only when I ask, and the final judgement is mine," he said coldly.
Sacajawea swallowed, trying to look away from the holotank but unable to as Legion held her hair tightly.
"No more running, little sister," Legion said softly.
On the holotank, the Fruit Flies sped for the enemy, C+ cannon impacts were causing ships to break up, missiles were howling in on their terminal approaches on the huge mega-constructs. Outside the Show Bridge the battlescreens flared and rippled, still mostly transparent.
Legion grinned at her from three different points.
"No more running."
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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $300 USD but could go up to $400 for the right one
• Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? I want it to last around 4-5 years ideally. Battery life would be nice. Otherwise I don't really care.
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Lightweight is important since I have to carry it around in my backpack
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 14inch range would be best
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Only doing browsing/homework/spreadsheets/YouTube
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? No games
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I would like an HDMI port and I'd like it to ideally have at least 2 USB ports so I can attach a DVD drive when needed and still use my wireless mouse.
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I currently use a borrowed 11in HP Chromebook from my school's library but the screen is too small to properly load some of my homework sites and it's very annoying. Should I stick with Chromebook or switch to a PC? thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to read this!

***edit: thanks everyone! I ended up getting a refurbished thinkbook T14s in my price range. I appreciate the recommendations!

I get 20-30 mbps using tp-link and 80-90 when using phone as usb-modem, connecting to same wifi network. I can't play online games, speedtest says ping is ~25 but it feels like 900. What's wrong? Also, there are no drivers to download for Windows from TP website, although there is Windows logo on packaging.
Do I need specific settings for adapter?
AdaptivityPara: 1 EnableAdaptivity: Enable HLDiffForAdaptivity: 7 L2HForAdaptivity: Auto QoS Support: Support QoS VHT 2.4G IOT: Disable (using 5GHz network) Wireless Mode: a/n/ac

**1. PC is for 1440P gaming and some work. Mostly Sims and RPGs, Starfield, Cyberpunk, KSP, Oxygen not included, Hogwarts, Factorio, Very little competitive gaming (maybe Battlefield) etc. For work I do mostly 2d autoCAD, civil3d, and some 3d modeling, large model photogrammetry surveys.
**2. Absolute Max budget is $2400 but I hoping for ~$2200. The idea is to optimize around price/performance. I want to get a mighty fast beast of a computer, but try to avoid the trap of paying 50% more for only 5% more performance kind of idea.
**3. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Right away, unless there's a compelling reason to wait.
4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: toweOS/monitokeyboard/mouse/etc)

Need - Case, Motherboard, CPU, GPU, RAM, 1TB min Boot drive. Maybe need - PSU?

5. If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.

Drives - 1x WD_Black SN750 1TB NVME (2yrs old) 2x Samusng SATA SSD's (3 - 5 years old) 1x HDD 3tB (3- 5 years old)
PSU - SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Platinum 750 W Monitor - Dell S2721DGF - 1440P 165hz Wireless Network Adapter - ASUS WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 PCI-E Expansion Card (PCE-AXE58BT) Mouse and Keyboard - Logitech mxmaster keys and mouse.

6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

I plan on overclocking in the future, not right away, except for XMP.

7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

I am going to reuse my old wifi/bluetooth card so I dont need it on my Mobo.

8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-towefull-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

I am looking at white, modern, cases, my wife is approving this upgrade because she hates my old giant black case. I am not trying to show off the hardware at all, stealth and airflow and looks. I was looking at the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX white. But I dont love the look of it, dont hate it, but could me more sleek.

9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free.

Will try to keep my current license

10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

• No, other than more storage, and maybe doubling the RAM I dont intend to upgrade

11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc)

Nope.

12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kDtVz6 PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	$314.00 @ Amazon Canada
CPU Cooler	CRYORIG H7 Quad Lumi 49 CFM CPU Cooler	$154.93 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z370 HD3P (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	-
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$52.99 @ Memory Express
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$52.99 @ Memory Express
Video Card	NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Video Card	-
Case	NZXT H5 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case	$129.50 @ Vuugo
Power Supply	SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Platinum 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$169.57 @ Amazon Canada
Wireless Network Adapter	Asus PCE-AXE58BT 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter	$79.98 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor	Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor	-
Keyboard	Logitech MX Keys Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired/Wired Slim Keyboard	$149.99 @ Lenovo
Mouse	Logitech MX MASTER 3S Wireless Optical Mouse	$135.09 @ Amazon Canada
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1239.04
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-17 16:17 EDT-0400

13. Extra info or particulars:

• I would like to hopefully re-use the power supply, if a 750W unit is enough (I thought I was future proofing). And I'm going to give all my old hardware to my nephew for his first gaming PC.

Purchased Subaru #5!!!!
We often read negative about the purchase process w/ Carvana and oters, so I'm posting a positive. Searched for a Subaru WRX for weeks. Found a 2023 WRX Limited w/ < 600 miles on it - in SAPHIRE BLUE !!!! Waited a day, price dropped (woo hoo), tried to buy. Was blocked b/c someone else was trying - kept going back, and ended up sealing the deal. Thrilled.
Picked up car 2d later, I think it was delivered locally b/c I drove to the lot the day before and did not see it. Car was clean, smelled fine, drove well. Had it in the local Subie shop where I bought another, thier inspection said no issues.
Deal - MSRP per the window sticker was about 3800 higher than my price and about 6.3K lower (w/ delivery charge) for a new 2024. There is hardly any difference between the two, the big one bing AirPlay is wireless in the 2024 and I have a cable in the 2023.
Y'all see tons of pictures, mine is stock.
Mod plan now that I have 1,026 on it.
1) Group N tran mount asap.
2) Shift kit - bushing, plate, and the guide plate.
3) I might by rims and winter tires, we do get snow occassionally. (who am I kidding, this is an excuse to by alternate rims...)

Hi folks, my dad is looking to get a new laptop and has not purchased one in about a decade. I have no real knowledge about what laptops are good or not so I am looking for some advice. He is 81 and pretty much only uses it for going online and checking email and just general surfing of the internet. He plugs it into a big monitor and has a wireless mouse and keyboard and rarely uses it outside of this way anymore. What is a decent laptop he can purchase for a reasonable price, or what are things I should look for when buying one? He used to always pay for high end ones but I dont see much of a point in that since he doesnt really use it for much anymore. Thanks for any advice!
LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:-UNDER 1K-us
• Are you open to refurbs/used? no
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? I dont know
• How important is weight and thinness to you? not important
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. NA
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. NO
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?-fill here, NA
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? NA
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.-fill

I have a USB wireless Tribute 64 controller & can't get rumble working. The controller itself works fine, but if I use Project 64 input plug-in, it won't save the rumble pack setting in the controller config. It always reverts back to mempak when I back on. When I use the N-Rage input plug-in, I try to select raw data & rumble for the pak & it shows no options for force feedback device.

One of the biggest daily pain points (besides toileting) I've been trying to solve for my parents is the fact that my mom continually shouts things at my dad... and he either can't hear her at all, or can only hear her well enough to know she's shouting something at him yet again. She shouts something louder, he gets frustrated because he's forced to stop whatever he was doing and walk across the house over to her, then she pours gasoline on the fire by accusing him of "not listening to her". At that point, he gets irate & reminds her for the {N+1}th time that he can't understand what she's saying when he's more than one room away because the house is noisy. She yells at him to stop yelling at her & starts to cry, and he storms out of the room in frustration. Stir, rinse, and repeat several dozen times per day.
I'm trying to arrange for my mom to see a psychologist (partly, to help her cope... partly, to try and teach her healthy & effective communication techniques and get her to appreciate that she's going to drive my dad insane if she doesn't at least occasionally respect his boundaries). There's not much I can do in the empathy department, but I can at least try to solve their technical problems (namely, inability to effectively communicate from opposite sides of the house).
Does anybody make a wireless communication system that's kind of a hybrid intercom+walkie-talkie that supports both VOX and PTT, with both standard headset jack and bluetooth, that can be worn on an armband or clipped to your pants (kind of like the ones used by bouncers at nightclubs), that primarily uses the local wi-fi network for communication?
I don't want one that uses a mobile phone network (or at least, one that needs a mobile phone network). Frankly, it would be pointless... their house is concrete with a metal roof in an area with poor mobile coverage to begin with, so it would always be using wifi anyway.
Ideally, I'd prefer one that works something like this (note: "transmitter" and "receiver" are roles, not discrete devices):

• Transmitter continually buffers mic audio into a 1-2 second ring buffer.
• Mother presses PTT button. Transmitter looks back into its audio buffer, finds the moment of silence before the user actually started talking prior to pressing it, then sends it over the wifi network to the receiver (or using multicast, to all receivers on the wifi network). In my fantasy universe, a LED on the transmitter turns red (visually indicating that it's busy delivering the message).
• Receiver begins receiving stream. It plays a notification tone, pauses a few hundred milliseconds, then plays the message. Meanwhile, the LED on the transmitter changes from red to yellow (indicating that the voice message just sent is presently being received). When it's finished, the transmitter's LED turns green.
• At that point, someone else can send a response message, or they can flip a switch and initiate realtime 2-way communication.
• The more I can make the system act like a wired intercom from my mom's perspective, and a VHF ham radio working through a repeater from my dad's perspective, the better it'll work for both of them.

Bullet point #1 is unlikely to exist, but would be really desirable if it did. My parents bought their first cordless phone sometime around 1980 and have used cordless phones almost exclusively for decades, and yet somehow, my mother has never quite grasped that there's a delay when hitting 'talk' (or, 40 years ago, flipping the switch to 'answer'). As much as I'd like to attribute it to old age... she's always been like that. Sigh.