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https://www.rtings.com is good but has a much narrower scope than Wirecutter. They seem to be growing though; last I looked it was pretty much just A/V stuff and some computer peripherals but they’ve since added vacuums and blenders.
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Any suggestions for under cabinet lights above the counter? I installed some halogen ones years ago, but the bulb sockets are dying more often than the bulbs at this point. I drilled holes for 120v power, but I think I want to go LED this time.
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I’ll be visiting Yosemite in a month and intend to do some hikes. I have some trail running shoes I’ve been using for hikes (12 mi hikes or less, Salomon speed cross 5s). Should I go for hiking boots for ankle support? I hear it can get kinda slippery on that granite in October
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I'm a trail runner user through and through. If you are comfortable with trail runners already for hiking I would just stick with them.
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Yeah the speedcross is a great shoe and will do anything you need it to. Stick with that imo.
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Your Speedcrosses should be sufficient for Yosemite if it's basic hiking. If you're backpacking something to give you a little more ankle stability would be a smart move, but not entirely necessary.
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Sticking w the shoes then, thanks, looks like I don’t need to spend ~150 USD on boots just yet
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Is there any especially good mail order chocolate or is that just a dumb thing to order by mail?
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Snowy posted:Is there any especially good mail order chocolate or is that just a dumb thing to order by mail? The problem is that chocolate is tempered, that is, it’s heated and cooled into a solid in a very precise way. If it gets heated in any way after, the chocolate will remelt, and lose that temper. So you are always gambling on how the package was handled.
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Trying to buy a hammock chair for a 3 year old. Thinking of this thing: https://vivereltd.com/collections/cacoon/products/cacoon-bonsai?variant=40595106627733 but open to suggestions if anyone has more knowledge about these.
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Looking for recommendations for an architect/drafting lamp w/ reticulating arm, particularly one that can clamp onto the side of a desk/table, for use in my home office. Money isn’t really a concern, but I’d prefer not to spend more than $250 (as I don’t need it for color/image work, etc).
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Snowy posted:Is there any especially good mail order chocolate or is that just a dumb thing to order by mail? Domus posted:The problem is that chocolate is tempered, that is, it’s heated and cooled into a solid in a very precise way. If it gets heated in any way after, the chocolate will remelt, and lose that temper. So you are always gambling on how the package was handled. To add to that, there are some great mail order chocolates but due to the shipping problems that Domus mentioned, a lot of them either stop mailing during the summer months or require really expensive overnight shipping. I ran out of 5 Star Bars a while ago and I’m desperate for a resupply. Hopefully next month.
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Looking for a decent but not overly expensive turntable. Sub $100 would be ideal. I'm not a big vinyl aficionado or anything, just grabbed a couple I'd like to listen to. I assume most if not all can connect to a basic receiver, but if not, that sort of feature would be a plus
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I have this one. It looks like they’ve moved to a newer version but you might be able to find one for about that price point. It’s pretty good, I have no complaints. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GYTPAE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_70F4RYR05795C6B10VWE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Perfect, thank you, that looks good
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Wait, I do have one minor gripe. The audio out whatsits are on the sort side so you’re likely going to want to get some extenders if you aren’t going to have it right beside your amp or whatever.
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I’ve had one of those for several years now and it gets the job done well.
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Is there any good source for synthetic gemstones in like, small batches? Ideally I'd like a little bag of assorted sizes of rubies/emeralds/sapphires/etc. as if I'm some crazy rich merchant from the 1400s. Every website I find is geared towards wholesale (for jewelry I assume) and sells in like lots of 25 of the same size/colour.
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Trapick posted:Is there any good source for synthetic gemstones in like, small batches? Ideally I'd like a little bag of assorted sizes of rubies/emeralds/sapphires/etc. as if I'm some crazy rich merchant from the 1400s. Every website I find is geared towards wholesale (for jewelry I assume) and sells in like lots of 25 of the same size/colour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enKWKeUnCBg
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Trapick posted:Is there any good source for synthetic gemstones in like, small batches? Ideally I'd like a little bag of assorted sizes of rubies/emeralds/sapphires/etc. as if I'm some crazy rich merchant from the 1400s. Every website I find is geared towards wholesale (for jewelry I assume) and sells in like lots of 25 of the same size/colour. https://www.firemountaingems.com/ suppliers of middle school art teachers nationwide. Cornuto has a new favorite as of 20:18 on Sep 16, 2021 |
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I'm looking for a KVM switch that lets me use a 2048x1152 monitor with digital video inputs/outputs and USB KB + mouse with three or more computers for those occasions when I need to hook up one extra. Specifically, it should have 3 pairs of USB B and digital video (HDMI, DVI-D, or displayport) inputs, plus two or more USB A inputs, and a (DVI-D/HDMI/Displayport) out, preferably with a corded remote so I can tuck the thing out of sight or has all the sockets on one side and the controls on the other. The major problem I am having with finding this myself is that everybody's search (amazon, ebay, newegg, monoprice) is full of things that have 4 usb ports and no display, or VGA, or have poo poo reviews, or are more than the price of the cheap monitor I could buy to avoid the issue altogether.
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thepopmonster posted:I'm looking for a KVM switch It’s been a while since I’ve really researched KVMs but… quote:cheap monitor I could buy to avoid the issue altogether. …is almost certainly going to be your most cost-effective option. You could probably find something that checks all your boxes from CDW or similar but it’s going to be aimed at business/professional use and significantly more expensive than buying a 24” 1080p monitor and a cheap spare keyboard/mouse.
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anyone have some high quality/highly-rated vegan chocolate recommendations?
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Captain Invictus posted:anyone have some high quality/highly-rated vegan chocolate recommendations? dinahmoe has a new favorite as of 22:45 on Sep 17, 2021 |
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dinahmoe posted:Taza Chocolate is really good. I used to live near the factory, and they have a really great factory tour. My favorite is the guajllio chili.
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Any suggestions for a new loofa or an equivalent? I'm sick of using loofas, they seem wasteful and lose their tightness too quickly.
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obi_ant posted:Any suggestions for a new loofa or an equivalent? I'm sick of using loofas, they seem wasteful and lose their tightness too quickly. https://goshi.com/
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Have you tried salux or Korean Italy towels? On paper, it doesn't seem worth the extra cost over those. https://www.amazon.com/SALUX-Nylon-Japanese-Beauty-Cloth/dp/B000CSDDDG https://www.amazon.com/pcs-Asian-Exfoliating-Bath-Washcloth/dp/B004C8DR1U
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thepopmonster posted:I'm looking for a KVM switch that lets me use a 2048x1152 monitor with digital video inputs/outputs and USB KB + mouse with three or more computers for those occasions when I need to hook up one extra. High resolution, high refresh rate video is incredibly bandwidth heavy. That coupled with a small customer base, and content protection licensing makes the digital KVMs expensive and poo poo. Level1techs make some DisplayPort KVMs, and have been (supposedly) picked by an enthusiast to make sure they work well. But it’s still a poo poo experience as they don’t maintain a video connection. Your best option is to buy one of the Dell monitors with an inbuilt kvm.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to order all three.
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obi_ant posted:Any suggestions for a new loofa or an equivalent? I'm sick of using loofas, they seem wasteful and lose their tightness too quickly. Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth/towel (3) Blue Yellow and Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IAE5WY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PVM2Z6C9JBEQ5HK46E5A Each one last about 6-9 mo before fraying, but these are the best I’ve ever found.
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.Z. posted:Have you tried salux or Korean Italy towels? On paper, it doesn't seem worth the extra cost over those. I had the Salux before and it got tossed during a move. I saw the Goshi one from a Facebook advert and bought it. I much prefer the Goshi.
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Brother Tadger posted:Looking for recommendations for an architect/drafting lamp w/ reticulating arm, particularly one that can clamp onto the side of a desk/table, for use in my home office. Money isn’t really a concern, but I’d prefer not to spend more than $250 (as I don’t need it for color/image work, etc). this one looks good at $105. Long reach and wide light to minimize shadows. https://www.amazon.com/Neatfi-4-Level-Brightness-Dimmable-Eye-Caring/dp/B07L9L8LSL Looks like most the best reviewed other than this are clones of this model for around $50: https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Care-Dimmable-JolyJoy-Architect-Reading/dp/B07KGNNT5L Anyone got a recommendation for an outdoor gas generator? We've been having more and longer blackouts this summer and I think they're here for good, and I'd like something to run a fridge and a laptop/phone/charge stuff.
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I'm looking for a HDMI switch with lots of outputs that supports 4k 60 or better. Anyone have a suggestion for a good one?
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Manager Hoyden posted:I'm looking for a HDMI switch with lots of outputs that supports 4k 60 or better. Anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Depending on what you mean by "a lot", Monoprice's Blackbird series is probably a safe bet.
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I finally joined the future and added all my membership/money cards to Apple Pay. Now I’m looking to put most of my stuff in a drawer with my 10 year old leather wallet. I’m looking for something more minimalist now in a reliable daily wallet. I’m talking ID, debit card and credit card with cash storage unimportant either way. I never carry cash unless I plan to use it immediately. I’m also getting a new iPhone next week so if MagSafe is the new recommendation I have the option.
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I bought this one a while back for just carrying the few cards I actually cared about and it’s held up well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JM0Z036/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WAIuzEiW2U94t These days I just put it in my
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Loofa recommendation a bit late but an actual sea sponge is great. All natural and has a nice coarse texture to help scrub your skin. Feels good.
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Who's got a suggestion for memory foam pillows? I've tried a bunch of them from Amazon and they were all varying kinds of bad. I'm sleeping on buckwheat now and its better than polyfill or down, but its not memory foam.
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The one the wire cutter recommends is really good, but it’s shredded foam if that matters to you.
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