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Beachcomber posted:My mom wants to buy this Electric Fireplace. Personally, I think this is somewhat ridiculous, but I was wondering if anyone has/knows someone who has one of these. Do the "flames" look as fake as I think they would? The heat would depend on the quality of the model, but I don't think it makes sense to place a space heater directly under a television, regardless. Is this for aesthetics or to actually heat a room? If it's the latter she'd be better served by an electric oil-filled radiator. I use one to keep my improved basement warm during the winter; with the assistance of a box fan set to low blowing through it I can keep the 350 square foot improved part of my basement above 65 degrees, and according to a kill-a-watt it only adds about $20/month to the electric bill. Geoj has a new favorite as of 08:28 on Dec 3, 2013 |
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Can someone recommend a safe and secure password keeping app/program that works well? Or a thread where I could ask?
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Doghouse posted:Can someone recommend a safe and secure password keeping app/program that works well? Or a thread where I could ask? I LOVE 1Password, but it's not cheap. Lots of colleagues use KeePass and I've heard decent things about LastPass as well.
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Etrips posted:http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-...-5#.Up1R_uJdApM Those are cubes...I'm looking for hexes, man! But thanks for the link...if I cant' get hexes, I might get those...they're cheaper than the ones I found. DrBouvenstein posted:Does anyone know if there is some kind of a simple, stack-able hexagonal shelf/storage solution that's similar to these cubes: I've seen instructions online for building some, but I'm in an apartment...and while I do have a basement with a workbench, I don't have any sort of mitre/chop saw that I'd need to make the cuts.
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DrBouvenstein posted:Those are cubes...I'm looking for hexes, man! Best way of searching for stull like this seems to be clicking through on links in google image search. Queries like "hexagonal shelves" and "honeycomb shelves". Using GIS instead of normal Google helps to quickly weed out links unrelated to what you're actually looking for. EDIT Yep, Esty seems the place to be.
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Doghouse posted:Can someone recommend a safe and secure password keeping app/program that works well? Or a thread where I could ask? OSX and iOS have one built-in.
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Doghouse posted:Can someone recommend a safe and secure password keeping app/program that works well? Or a thread where I could ask? I like LastPass.
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lastpass is the simplest option. It's cloud based but completely secure, the database is only encrypted on your computer. You can also use keepass and keep the database in dropbox for a similar experience if you want more control over it.
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Can anyone point me in the right direction for some scented candles that actually smell like things, rather than perfume-detergent versions of things? I know that's pretty vague, but anything by Glade or Fabreeze is absolutely terrible. I'd like to smell refreshing vanilla or citrus, rather than "Fresh Linen" and "Magenta Wind" or what the hell ever.
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Dec 3, 2013 23:22
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Baldbeard posted:Can anyone point me in the right direction for some scented candles that actually smell like things, rather than perfume-detergent versions of things? I know that's pretty vague, but anything by Glade or Fabreeze is absolutely terrible. I'd like to smell refreshing vanilla or citrus, rather than "Fresh Linen" and "Magenta Wind" or what the hell ever. http://www.yankeecandle.com/
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Seconded. Go to one of their stores though, actually smelling the candle is way better than the description, although certain things smell exactly like their description. They have something called like fireplace or some poo poo like that that really does smell like burning firewood. There will be a shitload of smells you probably won't like, but you're bound to find something that is perfect. For me it's "Home for the Holidays". I buy it every year and it makes my house smell "like christmas"
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I know the 'best bag' type question gets asked a lot but I'm not 100% sold on the traditional bag recommendations because I have a somewhat niche use case as somebody who runs a PA/staging/lighting company with a small number of multi-skilled staff; in short, my role entails everything from office work and admin to site electrician and sound or lighting engineer. Generally I have to carry not only a laptop (2.5KG 15" MacBook Pro) but iPad, a small soundcard and microphone plus an assortment of smallish tools like ring spanners/wrenches, various screwdriver sizes including hex bits, multi-tool and mole grips plus electrica and cablel testers and various fuses/bolts and audio adapters etc. In all honesty I'd say daily carry weight is in the region of 5-6KG, and annoyingly it's a mixture of bicycle commutes both to the office and various venues/sites as well as walking about sometimes large locations. On top of this it's often client facing work and I'd prefer it to look nice and business like rather than covered in visible nylon webbing or neon colours (such as Timbuk2's stuff) but it still has to be quite durable. Messenger style seems like it would be better for that but I'm aware that with the weight involved it could end up damaging my shoulders, which are already sometimes sore from the various bits of heavy lifting I have to do over the weekends. Finding one bag that's suitable for all of these things is proving a chore but I feel I could justify a big spend if I can tick a lot of the boxes in one go! Anybody got a recommendation that suits my pie in the sky ideals, or at least something in the right direction that I can make a compromise on?
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You could try this thread in YLLS if no one has an answer here. Messenger bag recommendations? There's even a nice bag on the last page. 
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Baldbeard posted:Can anyone point me in the right direction for some scented candles that actually smell like things, rather than perfume-detergent versions of things? I know that's pretty vague, but anything by Glade or Fabreeze is absolutely terrible. I'd like to smell refreshing vanilla or citrus, rather than "Fresh Linen" and "Magenta Wind" or what the hell ever. Yankee Candle is good, but these guys are amazing. Things smell exactly like what they say they are.
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Dec 4, 2013 00:39
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You can't link that and not link some of their patented Man Scents, such as First Down, Riding Mower and the ever classic Man Town™. Escape to the Man Cave with Man Town™.
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Dec 4, 2013 00:48
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Is there a Christmas/holiday gift thread yet?
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bee burger posted:The Wirecutter says this wireless speaker is pretty good plus it is on sale with free shipping. Not the newest model but it is cheaper. The newer one is a bit louder and sounds better or something. Logitech UE Mini Boom. My roommate got one, it's loving great, especially for $99. Plus they're even cheaper on Amazon right now, $79.99.
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If you want to scent up a room don't use scented candles. Yankee are all right I guess but I'd get a reed diffuser instead. Much less cloying and artificial smelling. If you want to get scented candles, The Body Shop has spendy but nice ones.
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Etrips posted:Any recommendations on a iPhone dock stereo system? Need to pump out some jams during my workouts. http://minirigs.co.uk No wireless and very much 'no frills' in general but these sound amazing and the battery life does actually last for 50 hours at medium volume from a single charge and they're nearly indestructible. Also if your friends have some and you daisy chain 3 or more together in a park or whatever you're pretty much at the output level to have a party or at the least get complaints from people nearby.
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Neurophonic posted:I know the 'best bag' type question gets asked a lot but I'm not 100% sold on the traditional bag recommendations because I have a somewhat niche use case as somebody who runs a PA/staging/lighting company with a small number of multi-skilled staff; in short, my role entails everything from office work and admin to site electrician and sound or lighting engineer. Hello fellow bag obsessed production dude. My very recent bag search lead me to the Timbuk2 Aviator backpack. It is only mildly covered in straps and to me is the prefect compromise between utility, size, comfort, and looks. Shoot me a PM or email at username at gmail if you want some pictures, their site doesn't have great ones.
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I'm looking to give a writing pen as a present that needs to be durable and comfortable. It's for a friend that is constantly on the move but loves writing.
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Neurophonic posted:I know the 'best bag' type question gets asked a lot but I'm not 100% sold on the traditional bag recommendations because I have a somewhat niche use case as somebody who runs a PA/staging/lighting company with a small number of multi-skilled staff; in short, my role entails everything from office work and admin to site electrician and sound or lighting engineer. I am going to make my recommendation based on the assumption that money is no object. The use case I'm seeing is -Must carry both iPad and 15"mbp -Must carry a variety of tools and have them easily accessible -Must look at least semi-professional -Must be easy to carry My recommendation is the Tom Bihn Empire Builder messenger/laptop bag with a variety of add-ons. The bag itself has several zip pockets on the outside, a smaller sized zip compartment in the front, and a larger wide open zip compartment in the back. The front compartment has a set of organizer pockets to hold pens and poo poo like that. It also has a couple of metal rings sewn into the inside so you can attach straps and pouches and poo poo from the accessories section. I use a strap for my keys, it's very convenient. I figure you can use this space to carry your tools and iPad. If you are so inclined, they sell a variety of neoprene sleeves designed specifically for each model of iPad so you can get one perfectly sized to your model, with your choice of horizontal or vertical orientation. For the main compartment, buy a Horizontal Brain Cell, which is Tom Bihn's laptop case that is fitted for different models of laptop (including 15" mbp) that is designed specifically to drop into their bags, and also have nice carry handles if you want to separate the two. The Brain Cell attaches to the inside of the Empire Builder using a set of clips that holds the device securely in place. So it's not so much a laptop sleeve as it is an integrated but removable compartment. It makes flight checkpoints easy as well. The rest of the main compartment can be for whatever you please, and it will accommodate textbooks or whatever you feel like. It's got space. You could probably carry everything you need for a job plus a set of clothes if you wanted, though the also have bags made specifically for flights. If you want to use it to organize files or whatever, they make stuff for that. Tom Bihn's accessories section has stuff for all kinds of poo poo and though it will run up a bill, it's ridiculously durable. If you buy this bag, buy the Absolute Shoulder Strap. It makes an incredible difference and is incredibly comfortable strap. It's made of neoprene or something, and distributes the weight fantastically. I have had 30+ pound loads on this strap that felt just fine. Lastly, I believe this bag looks pretty drat professional. Now, all that said, really that's just an introduction to what kind of stuff they have to offer in accessories. If you need to do a bike commute, the Empire Builder might not be for you. However, they also have packs with hide-away backpack straps, or removeable chest and/or waist stabilizers that help you carry this stuff. A friend of mine travels quite a bit for meetings and such and uses a Brain Bag with shitloads of dividers and such and has never been given a second look about it other than for a compliment. signalnoise has a new favorite as of 22:23 on Dec 4, 2013 |
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Looking for a blu-ray player that will connect to a laptop via USB, and a television. Any recommendations?
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Thanks for the recommendations guys, especially nice to hear from somebody else wrapped up in production madness. Sadly I'm in the UK which limits the options somewhat, it seems I'd have to import the Timbuk2 Aviator and if that's the case the slightly less shiny material and look of the Tom Bihn stuff may swing it, especially as the prices seem to be relatively comparable even with all the extras.
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Doghouse posted:Can someone recommend a safe and secure password keeping app/program that works well? Or a thread where I could ask? 1Password.
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Does anyone have a suggestion for a corded trackball mouse where the trackball is used with the thumb? I've tried trackballs with the fingers and they're too painful. I use a desktop with the tower below me; I'm pretty certain cordless mice don't work with a setup like that.
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LivesInGrey posted:I use a desktop with the tower below me; I'm pretty certain cordless mice don't work with a setup like that. Cordless mice use radio waves, so I don't see why not.
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They certainly do, I had that specific setup for years.
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LivesInGrey posted:Does anyone have a suggestion for a corded trackball mouse where the trackball is used with the thumb? I've tried trackballs with the fingers and they're too painful. I use a desktop with the tower below me; I'm pretty certain cordless mice don't work with a setup like that. Wireless should work fine, and these are fantastic: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-trackball-m570?crid=8
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Thanks for the rec and the info. I had no clue how wireless mice worked, so now I know and I have something to put on my Amazon wishlist!
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I need a simple mouse with the following capabilities: -wireless -two buttons -tilting scroll wheel -mac compatible (this seems to be the dealbreaker for a basic logitech mouse)
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I'm using the Logitech M510 and I love it. So much that i bought 3 extra in case it breaks.
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Mu Zeta posted:I'm using the Logitech M510 and I love it. So much that i bought 3 extra in case it breaks. Smart move considering it's impossible to find a new in box MX518 these days at a reasonable price. It was my favorite mouse along with the old Microsoft IntelliMouse and nothing else compares.
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Mu Zeta posted:I'm using the Logitech M510 and I love it. So much that i bought 3 extra in case it breaks. I currently have the M325 and while the tech specs on logitech's website claim it is Mac compatible, you can't configure the tilts on the scrollwheel so they're essentially useless (I called up logitech and they admitted as much). Is the M510 actually configurable using the Logitech Control Center on a mac? Can you assign functions to the tilts on the scrollwheel?
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My old bedside projector clock is finally on it's last legs. Absolute musts area digital display and indoor thermometer, also a backlight that doesn't stay on all night. Other features like hydrometer, outdoor thermometer, projector and radio set-time are nice but not essential. I'd also prefer if it was battery powered rather than mains but I can live with it if not.
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Can anyone recommend some warm, colorful and preferably fuzzy socks? My sister loves them and some warm socks for lounging around at home is just what she needs for Christmas.
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Tagichatn posted:Can anyone recommend some warm, colorful and preferably fuzzy socks? My sister loves them and some warm socks for lounging around at home is just what she needs for Christmas. Smartwool for life. They may not be fuzzy exactly, but they are awesome in every way.
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qutius posted:Smartwool for life. They may not be fuzzy exactly, but they are awesome in every way. If you're considering a full-wool sock, dollar for dollar, look at Vermont Darn Tough first. Made in America + lifetime wear/product defect guarantee on every product they make. If you want fuzzy warm socks (aka Wigwams), buy the Costco Kirkland Signature-brand fuzzy wool/acrylic socks. Fun fact: they're de-branded Wigwams, but also have Costco's lifetime satisfaction guarantee, which is a step up from product defect guarantees.
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Would anyone recommend the Brita faucet filter? Or any of their other products? Thinking of getting one for my mom so she doesn't need to keep refilling the water cooler.
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