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by Duct Tape Dude
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: 16GB iPhone SE - broken NAND? Will convert to Samsung
Replies: 29
Views: 10229

Re: 16GB iPhone SE - broken NAND? Will convert to Samsung

+1 for SuperSpy's solution. You could also back up her photos to something like Google Photos and delete the ones on the device. iOS uses some disk space for swap, so as you get below about 1GB of free space the phone will slow down in loading etc. No matter what she'll have a better experience with...
by Duct Tape Dude
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: $120,CyberPower 1500 VA / 900 Watts,Expires24thAug
Replies: 3
Views: 6514

Re: $120,CyberPower 1500 VA / 900 Watts,Expires24thAug

For the purists: this is simulated sine wave, not pure sine wave. Still a great deal.
by Duct Tape Dude
Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Developer's Den
Topic: Swift 5: async/await pattern
Replies: 4
Views: 9917

Re: Swift 5: async/await pattern

That kind of looks like it could block on the main thread, though. I can do Task.Run or Task.WhenAll to spin off my own threads in C# without locking the main thread (where the spinner can keep spinning unimpeded). It seems like you can do the same thing in Swift with an async function call . Unles...
by Duct Tape Dude
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: What replacement Graphics Card?
Replies: 21
Views: 4797

Re: What replacement Graphics Card?

Decided to purchase the Radeon RX 560 4GT LP OC 4GB https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137308&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= Appreciate everyone's help ...
by Duct Tape Dude
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: What replacement Graphics Card?
Replies: 21
Views: 4797

Re: What replacement Graphics Card?

You want an MSI 7870? Works great, I upgraded awhile back and never sold it off. It hasn't even been collecting dust because it's been sitting in its antistatic bag. Would happily ship it to a gerbil's home. Name a price.
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC
Replies: 7
Views: 3589

Re: Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC

Netflix might be the only service that actually works on Windows, but the issue is they don't have movies anymore. It's all relegated to their DVD service.
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: 27" Dell 1440p 144Hz G-Sync display - $379 @ Best Buy
Replies: 3
Views: 6462

Re: 27" Dell 1440p 144Hz G-Sync display - $379 @ Best Buy

That is by FAR the best-looking G-Sync monitor I've ever seen.
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC
Replies: 7
Views: 3589

Re: Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC

I think Amazon has 4K available but I don't know if it's on the desktop, maybe just their devices. Unfortunately it's just certified devices: Supported Devices At this time, UHD playback is supported on the following Prime Video devices: Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation) Roku 4, Roku Premiere, Roku P...
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC
Replies: 7
Views: 3589

Legal 4K/UHD Streaming Services for PC

Starting to have some buyer's remorse after building a budget GT1030-powered HTPC. Don't get me wrong, it works great for 1080p 5.1ch Netflix and 4K60fps YouTube and all that, but I wanted to rent a movie through a streaming service, only to find UHD movies are really, really difficult to stream. Ev...
by Duct Tape Dude
Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Technology purchasing and "moments of weakness"
Replies: 62
Views: 9290

Re: Technology purchasing and "moments of weakness"

meerkt wrote:
Subs aren't only about volume, but also flatness and low-end extension. So I don't think it counts?

I like that you're trying to validate my moment of weakness, thank you.
by Duct Tape Dude
Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Technology purchasing and "moments of weakness"
Replies: 62
Views: 9290

Re: Technology purchasing and "moments of weakness"

Most recent one was an SVS PB-2000 subwoofer during their Memorial Day sale. Have to keep it on <50% volume because the entire house shakes. It's rated for over a horsepower of peak output. No regrets.

And work was getting rid of servers so I took two R430s and an R620. Does that count?
by Duct Tape Dude
Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:56 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: I need a robocall killer for iOS
Replies: 14
Views: 6058

Re: I need a robocall killer for iOS

Out of curiosity are you blocking the numbers already in iOS? I get a few spam calls here and there but just block the caller. Takes five seconds, it's free, and eliminates one of their numbers.
by Duct Tape Dude
Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:22 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Router hangs when desktop Lan connection in use.
Replies: 17
Views: 4201

Re: Router hangs when desktop Lan connection in use.

How hot is the router getting? Is it dusty? If you point a fan at it does the problem take longer to show up?
by Duct Tape Dude
Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Adding a NAS for backups only
Replies: 15
Views: 4097

Re: Adding a NAS for backups only

Given the requirements for budget, space, and Macrium (ie: Samba/Windows shares only) I would go semi-DIY: cheap reliable box running a network share. Off-lease HP and Dell workstations are cheap, powerful, efficient, and sometimes even come with ECC memory. You won't do better building your own. Fo...
by Duct Tape Dude
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: You can buy ANYTHING with a subscription now...
Replies: 20
Views: 4777

Re: You can buy ANYTHING with a subscription now...

Adding to this, you can even subscribe to a car: https://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-t ... e-by-volvo

What I'm waiting for is a subscription of subscriptions--one flat rate (probably to some startup) that bundles everything you need in life from all the other companies.
by Duct Tape Dude
Sun May 13, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Active Safety in Cars: What's good?
Replies: 128
Views: 20302

Re: Active Safety in Cars: What's good?

Landed on a 2018 Accord Hybrid EX. It's got lane-centering LDW/LKAS above 45mph, full speed ACC, BSM/RCTA (but no parking sensors), and 212HP/232 torques. Drives great. The tech is well-tuned to be assistive without holding your hand to the point of inattention (it'll let you know if it thinks you'r...
by Duct Tape Dude
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: IP security camera recommedations?
Replies: 14
Views: 11357

Re: IP security camera recommedations?

Has anyone used Ubiquiti's camera offerings before? I have an Edgerouter and I'm pretty sold on the brand, but I didn't know until last week that they offered video cameras. Looking to upgrade from a Piper camera.
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

<Mod hat on> OK, that's enough, can we please get back to being nice to each other and discussing network equipment. Stop feeding the trolls or there will be consequences. <Mod hat off> O7 Roger roger. It was even more amazing than I envisioned. THEN DON'T FALSELY QUANTIFY IT. Layer 2 or 3 reportin...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

And here I was thinking I wouldn't be pedantic today. Here's the thing: It's obviously "good enough" for me too, right? After all, I just explicitly said that I use it. :wink: Not obvious enough for stupid me apparently. :wink: That being said, your results are completely contrary to every...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?
Replies: 4343
Views: 795071

Re: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?

Captain Ned wrote:
Duct Tape Dude wrote:
Bits don't grow on trees, you know.

They've been known to incur latency on trees, though (RFC 1149).
All the more reason to use compression, so the pigeon's airspeed isn't unnecessarily laden.
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?
Replies: 4343
Views: 795071

Re: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?

WAV at home (just bought a SONOS Connect and it's a mighty fine device), WAV on the work lappy, WAV on the portable HD. 320kbps CBR MP3 on phone and car USB stick. 367 GiB WAV, 85.3 GiB MP3. You monster! Tell us you at least have filesystem compression enabled! Think of the bits you could save! Nop...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?
Replies: 4343
Views: 795071

Re: What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?

Captain Ned wrote:
WAV at home (just bought a SONOS Connect and it's a mighty fine device), WAV on the work lappy, WAV on the portable HD. 320kbps CBR MP3 on phone and car USB stick. 367 GiB WAV, 85.3 GiB MP3.
You monster! Tell us you at least have filesystem compression enabled! Think of the bits you could save!
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

So to answer the burning questions, I had them run during construction when the walls were all open. Obviously, Its way cheaper to run the CAT6 during construction. All the runs terminate to a closet in my office. Yes, its overkill. No, I'm not going to use all of them for APs at least not right no...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

Have you verified that you actually get 800mbps? That's an incredible result for laboratory conditions, and in real-world scenarios (it's a half-duplex shared medium and we're in a world beset by noisy switch-mode wall warts etc...) you don't get anything like that. I have a nice pair in a normal s...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

Well if he built the house or had it renovated, like, having those runs done doesn't really seem like the same level of overkill: better to have and not want, than to want and not have? Also, that kind of thing can be a selling point in the future: homebuyers routinely pay a massive premium for &qu...
by Duct Tape Dude
Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Home Network Questions
Replies: 54
Views: 11770

Re: Home Network Questions

5 APs is a lot for normal North American wood construction. I've got mine mounted on the ceiling of our upstairs landing and it gives good coverage throughout the house and my kids have commented on the WiFi working across the street in a neighbour's house. I can see needing a couple more if your h...
by Duct Tape Dude
Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: spending only $100 a month on food.
Replies: 209
Views: 22707

Re: spending only $100 a month on food.

To be fair, I also had a Founders Centennial IPA with it ($16 for a 15-pack), so that adds another buck(ish) with sales tax. So we're looking at roughly $2.50 for what I would consider to be a pretty good improvised home-cooked meal with some fresh veggies in it, and a beer to wash it down. Still n...
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Nice case for Retro PC
Replies: 8
Views: 10017

Re: Nice case for Retro PC

Yeah I guess I'm confused by what you mean by retro. Those are some sleek cases you've linked though.

Is this for retro gaming perhaps? For a really old mITX mobo you have around?

DPete27 wrote:
Here are some other DIY retro ideas
These look great!
by Duct Tape Dude
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Nice case for Retro PC
Replies: 8
Views: 10017

Re: Nice case for Retro PC

Would this work?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-PB22-P ... 2867519363
by Duct Tape Dude
Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Active Safety in Cars: What's good?
Replies: 128
Views: 20302

Re: Active Safety in Cars: What's good?

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots I'll shoulder check on a multi-lane highway for the one 2 lanes over merging at the same time as me, but if it is just 2 lanes then the mirrors are enough. This is exactly what I mean by properly adjusted mirrors....
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