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Inspector 34 posted:I need a cheap and durable tablet/case for my employees to use. These fuckers will destroy just about anything you put in front of them so I'm thinking about trying a Kindle fire with the little kids case. I'd prefer something with a strap or handle on it so they can run maybe run around with it without worrying about dropping it too often. Samsung does a line of ruggedized tablets that are pretty good, I think they're called Galaxy Tab Active. I don't know if they're in your price range.
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Check your router or see if the Wi-Fi channels suddenly became more crowded? Maybe your custom app is really resilient against dropped packets but the rdp client will poo poo the bed if it's not 100% perfect
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Aug 5, 2019 18:08
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That's a good point I hadn't thought of. I'll lock down our wifi and turn off the guest wifi and see if that helps. Thanks for the suggestions on other tablets too, I'll check em out!
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FakePoet posted:Anyone have any air purifiers they would highly recommend, especially with pet involvement? I'm alright spending a little if they're worth it, but my "gimmicky" alarm bells get triggered pretty easily so I'm never sure if I'm being fair in that regard. We have had good luck with https://smile.amazon.com/Coway-AP-1...8-1-spons&psc=1, but we don't have pets.
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Anyone have suggestions for a cushion/chair/lounger/something for reading/media consumption on your stomach? I tried this leaning cushion contraption: https://www.japantrendshop.com/utsubusene-cushion-p-3296.html. But was not a fan of it, padding was pretty flimsy and it became uncomfortable after a while. So now I'm considering one of those leaning massage chairs: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00E86A8IG/. But I'd welcome any suggestions for things I might have missed.
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.Z. posted:Anyone have suggestions for a cushion/chair/lounger/something for reading/media consumption on your stomach? 
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Aug 11, 2019 05:27
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Legit I want that pillow but not the pic. L shaped pillow seems useful.
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Aug 11, 2019 05:31
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Inzombiac posted:I have one. Battery life is eternal and it's super easy to use. Get a Kobo Clara HD from Walmart whenever they go on sale for $99 again. That's where most of my books live, except for the ones that aren't available as ebooks or are ridiculously expensive or are not available in the US (example: Reginald Hill. They just released most of the first 20 books in the Dalziel and Pascoe series in the US.... at $18/book.... which are something like 4 pounds or whatever they use on knifecrime island these days on Amazon UK... and then dropped the price on 4 of them to $2.99. Go home publishers you are drunk) Same: 300dpi 8gb microsd non-expandable Plus: Better frontlight than paperwhite Sideload whatever you want via Calibre (with thanks to David Forrestor & especially Apprentice Alf without whom I'd be stuck with a Kindle) Works fine with Wifi turned off Battery life is great Minus: Not water-resistant No bluetooth/audible Finite make good cases for them, check ebay or amazon Quickie overview article: https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/kobo-clara-hd-vs-the-amazon-kindle-paperwhite-4
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I need a new comforter/sheet set. I'm think either Target/Ikea/Walmart quality and price. Preferably from the first two. Anyone have any suggestions or anything I should watch out for?
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A while back itt I got some recommendations for the Roomba i7. The price on Amazon dropped from $800 to $539 and I’m tempted to grab it but is there some reason it’s not a good idea like they won’t keep supporting the app or something? I see there’s a new fancy model that the top of the line now but it’s like $1300 so forget that.
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Snowy posted:A while back itt I got some recommendations for the Roomba i7. The price on Amazon dropped from $800 to $539 and I’m tempted to grab it but is there some reason it’s not a good idea like they won’t keep supporting the app or something? I see there’s a new fancy model that the top of the line now but it’s like $1300 so forget that. The best roomba is the one you can afford.
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Nephzinho posted:The best roomba is the one you can afford. And name. Our ancient 650 is named Blinkin.
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Sep 9, 2019 23:37
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My old one broke and I got the cheapest one to replace it, it's still great. I just miss that the old one was programmable and I could use it as an alarm clock.
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We got the $200 wirecutter recommendation and love it. it's made by Anker, but with the brand Eufy or something like that.
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Wait, Anker makes eufy stuff? I love Anker (for some reason).
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Sep 10, 2019 02:38
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Not sure if this is the best place to ask but I'm looking for a device to stream my PC games to my TV over Ethernet. I'm looking to sit on my couch and play sekiro with a PS4 controller likely using steam play. I've tried in the past using a media PC and there was always little delays or disconnects that cause issues. I'd like something that just goes straight into HDMI and works with a PS4 or Xbox one controller with no fuss. I have ethernet to my tv
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If you can find a Steam Link, that works pretty flawlessly. But the big introduction of lag with a Steam Link would be playing over WiFi, if you can hook it up over ethernet then you'll be gravy.
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umalt posted:If you can find a Steam Link, that works pretty flawlessly. But the big introduction of lag with a Steam Link would be playing over WiFi, if you can hook it up over ethernet then you'll be gravy. Didn't they discontinue those? Will they work with a PS4 controller? I'll do some research on them.
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It has bluetooth built in and I think out of the box support. I forgot that they have also ported the software in one for Raspberry Pi, so you have one on hand you could use that instead.
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umalt posted:I forgot that they have also ported the software in one for Raspberry Pi, so you have one on hand you could use that instead. WHAT?! Yes! E: https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/0/1743353164093954254/ gently caress yeah.
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umalt posted:It has bluetooth built in and I think out of the box support. I saw that. I have 2 versions of the pi. I'll have to see if I had a 3 or 3B. Good find.
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Sep 14, 2019 23:24
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Where do you people buy your contact lenses online? The only one I've ever used is 1800contacts.com, but I feel like in 2019 I shouldn't be using a website that is a phone number.
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I got mine from walmart.com with a coupon last time. Before that lens.com. e: could possibly have been walgreens.com, the memory is fuzzy
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Looking for a decent (i.e., not Wal-Mart quality) stand-alone pantry/cabinet thing for my kitchen. I have very little cabinet space, but enough room to put a cabinet between the fridge and a wall, if I move the fridge a bit. And although I'm not against an IKEA product, I'd prefer not since I have to drive two hours into another country to get to the closest one.
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DrBouvenstein posted:Looking for a decent (i.e., not Wal-Mart quality) stand-alone pantry/cabinet thing for my kitchen. I have very little cabinet space, but enough room to put a cabinet between the fridge and a wall, if I move the fridge a bit. Something like this or bigger? https://huckberry.com/store/yamazaki/category/p/58001-tower-rolling-slim-storage-cart
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Cornuto posted:Something like this or bigger? Definitely bigger. Like...something wardrobe sized, like so: https://www.target.com/p/baystone-storage-cabinet-white-room-joy/-/A-54221938 I mean...I could get that or something similar from Target/Wal-mart, just wondering if there's anything that's at least slightly better quality.
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I just got some of those Apple AirPods earbuds for some reason, and now I’m looking for a good strap for them so I don’t have to worry about them falling out of my ears and getting lost while I’m out running. I’ve checked Amazon but pretty much everything I found there either had questionable reviews or looked to be some cheap flimsy Chinese crap, or both. Can anybody recommend me a good AirPods strap? I. M. Gei has a new favorite as of 07:04 on Oct 19, 2019 |
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I tried a few of them from AliExpress and didn’t really like any but they did work. There’s a variety of styles there, and they’re like $1 each.
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I need a new Microwave. We have a larger microwave around 1100 watt or whatever they go by. I don't mind the larger one because we have the room where it sits and I can put bigger dishes into it. What I want to know is what is available for a microwave that is more than a microwave? I want to still have the simple press 1 minute button or whatever style of microwaving but if I can get one that does more than that I might go that route. If it can be $200 or less that would be great.
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We just got a microwave recently after ours broke and it seems like the main innovation since we got a microwave 10+ years ago is a smart sensor that auto detects when your food is heated. You just press on button and it will heat until it determines your food is done. Our auto sensor has been pretty good for bowls of food but it wasn't great at heating stuff in a cylindrical container. It also has an inverter which allows for more even heating of the food so there are fewer pocks of unheated stuff. I think it was around 200 and is a Samsung but I think most big brands will have something similar in that price range.
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The auto sensors and the chaos theory defrosts are the things, yeah. I have a tiny 600w one with knobs that still goes "ding" when its done, but even it has the "random" defrost that ensures more even heating. An "inverter" model is often quieter, too.
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To microwave guy, ask here: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3749739&perpage=40&pagenumber=111
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My sister is helping me shop for Christmas presents for her husband & in-laws. My brother-in-law is getting into fishing (mainly freshwater right now in Maryland) and she suggested I get him a good fillet knife and/or a fish scaler for his tackle box. What do y'all suggest?
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No advice on the knife, but having an an extendable fishing pole is awesome. You can throw it in the trunk of your car and always have it on you. Good ones can be had for 20-30 bucks. Just an idea if the scaling knife idea fizzles.
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My brother-in-law already has an extendable fishing pole. My sister is the one that knows what he has, hence the request for recommendations.
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Android Apocalypse posted:My sister is helping me shop for Christmas presents for her husband & in-laws. My brother-in-law is getting into fishing (mainly freshwater right now in Maryland) and she suggested I get him a good fillet knife and/or a fish scaler for his tackle box. What do y'all suggest? Maybe try this Fish thread. Or something else on that subforum. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3757986&pagenumber=63&perpage=40
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What's the recommendation for a garage kept tire inflator/air compressor? All the reviews I find talk about portable ones that plug into the car's 12v outlet but I just want one to keep in my garage and use whenever the low pressure warning goes off in my/my wife's car.
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Humerus posted:What's the recommendation for a garage kept tire inflator/air compressor? All the reviews I find talk about portable ones that plug into the car's 12v outlet but I just want one to keep in my garage and use whenever the low pressure warning goes off in my/my wife's car. If you have Dewalt or Milwaukee power tools I'd go with one of those. It's a lot less of a hassle not having to plug it in when you use it. I wouldn't be surprised to see them on sale for Black Friday. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Compact-Inflator-Tool-Only-2475-20/304768834 https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20-Volt-MAX-Inflator-Tool-Only-DCC020IB/305709688
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Humerus posted:What's the recommendation for a garage kept tire inflator/air compressor? All the reviews I find talk about portable ones that plug into the car's 12v outlet but I just want one to keep in my garage and use whenever the low pressure warning goes off in my/my wife's car. If you want a cheap option, you can fill a car tire with a bicycle pump - the kind you stand on and operate with both arms (you could probably do it with the compact variety too but it would take all day.) Takes a few minutes to do a tire, but you're only out $20 instead of $100+ for an inflator, battery and charger (assuming you don't already have one of the above-suggested batteries.)
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A bike tire pump is what I use too. Just make sure it's compatible with the Schrader valve, and not exclusively with the Presta. Although, I don't see a problem with having a portable, 12V compressor in your car(s) instead or in addition to the bike pump for emergencies. They work fairly well, and you may not want to be manually pumping up a tire on the side of the road if it's super hot/cold/raining out there.
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