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Moey: Oct 22, 2010; I LIKE TO MOVE IT

Wait until you see the 49" ultra wide monitors.

# ? Mar 26, 2022 19:12

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Theophany: Jul 22, 2014; SUCCHIAMI IL MIO CAZZO DA DIETRO, RANA RAGAZZO

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Hughmoris posted:

Holy moly, a 38" monitor? I remember back in '08ish I thought I was a trend setter amongst my friends with a 27" Samsung panel I got for a steal. People who used it loved the idea of having one big monitor.

Now I'm intrigued on what a 38" monitor would be like to use on a standard computer desk.

big. I have two of the fuckers stacked above one another and they're great, but you need an enormous desk if you don't want a severe crick in your neck.

# ? Mar 26, 2022 20:53

mom and dad fight a lot: Sep 21, 2006; If you count them all, this sentence has exactly seventy-two characters.

Origin posted:

Got my new monitor in, so here�s my bad posting station:

i used to have that background

I just do solid dark colours now

# ? Mar 27, 2022 00:52

Hughmoris: Apr 21, 2007; Let's go to the abyss!

mom and dad fight a lot posted:

i used to have that background

I just do solid dark colours now

I just keep a white background and arrange my icons by penis.

# ? Mar 27, 2022 01:41

Johnny Truant: Jul 22, 2008

Hughmoris posted:

I just keep a white background and arrange my icons by penis.

Oh word? How's that uh, organization strategy working out?

# ? Mar 27, 2022 02:36

Hughmoris: Apr 21, 2007; Let's go to the abyss!

Johnny Truant posted:

Oh word? How's that uh, organization strategy working out?

Sorry, it reminded me of a classic IT video "The Website is Down" where a sales dude has his desktop icons arranged by penis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGljemfwUE

# ? Mar 27, 2022 03:38

Johnny Truant: Jul 22, 2008

Hughmoris posted:

Sorry, it reminded me of a classic IT video "The Website is Down" where a sales dude has his desktop icons arranged by penis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGljemfwUE

lol I hadn't seen this

# ? Mar 27, 2022 05:00

Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

Josh Lyman posted:

For a number of years, I've been using a tempered glass L desk, except I've just been using the 2 wings side by side to form sort of a long desk. The left side is for my personal dual monitor setup, and the right side is for dual monitor WFH. This photo is a bit outdated but gives a sense of the setup:

I was working on the right desk when this randomly happened today:

I have no idea how it happened, but I've had the desk for about 12 years and it's been through 3 moves in U-Hauls, so maybe there was a small chip or microfissure that decided today was a good day to die.

For a replacement, something with simple, clean lines would be ideal. I don't have a budget but <$300 would be nice. The combined length of both wings was ~80", depth ~24", desk surface height ~29". I don't think I need a single surface, as 2x40" would probably be cheaper and easier to move around. I also need to decide if I want to replace the WFH side since I'm worried its surface is also a ticking time bomb.

edit: This is probably a good stop gap for the time being: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/linnmon-tabletop-white-00251135

The default would be to go with the black-brown, but I'm intrigued by the white, though it might be a weird contrast with my walls.

It's been 3 exhausting trips to Ikea but I'm making progress. First trip was getting Linnmon table tops but I discovered my old frames were warped. Second trip was exchanging them for 2x 47" Trotten desks but I finally relented that having separate personal/work spaces was a bit silly. Third trip was exchanging it for a single 63" Trotten desk which I really like, but this "natural" top is actually an ugly taupe. The only other option is white, which I'm okay with, but just ugh.

The main reason I had separate spaces was bc my left monitor was an old Korean DL-DVI which the dock for my work laptop doesn't support. I finally sprung for a pair of 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS, which unfortunately wasn't a huge upgrade since I already had 2x 27" 1440p IPS, but they're matching now with thin bezels. Alas, the stand on the new right monitor goes a couple mm higher than the left. I was already tempted to order another to see if I could get less backlight bleed, but this height difference might put me over the edge.

Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 19:51 on Mar 28, 2022

# ? Mar 28, 2022 19:48

n0tqu1tesane: May 7, 2003; She was rubbing her ass all over my hands. They don't just do that for everyone.; Grimey Drawer

Josh Lyman posted:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if that table leg is reading level your house might have some issues.

# ? Mar 28, 2022 21:36

TenementFunster: Feb 20, 2003; The Cooler King

Josh Lyman posted:

bro, those cables. livin like poo poo.

also having separate personal/work spaces/systems isn�t too silly if you connect to an employer�s vpn or some other tracking poo poo

TenementFunster fucked around with this message at 01:25 on Mar 29, 2022

# ? Mar 29, 2022 01:23

Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

TenementFunster posted:

bro, those cables. livin like poo poo.

also having separate personal/work spaces/systems isn�t too silly if you connect to an employer�s vpn or some other tracking poo poo

For work I have to VPN. I don�t even think my work laptop will connect to the internet without going through the VPN first.

That said, once we return to the office, I could see myself leaving the laptop at work and remoting in from my personal computer like my colleagues who have work desktops instead of a work laptop.

On the topic of cable management, do you guys prefer Velcro or zip ties? I wish there were some loops I could adhere to the underside of my desk to avoid having to screw/drill anything in.

Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 01:46 on Mar 29, 2022

# ? Mar 29, 2022 01:37

well why not: Feb 10, 2009

velcro, NEVER zip ties

# ? Mar 29, 2022 02:38

Canna Happy: Jul 11, 2004; The engine, code A855, has a cast iron closed deck block and split crankcase. It uses an 8.1:1 compression ratio with Mahle cast eutectic aluminum alloy pistons, forged connecting rods with cracked caps and threaded-in 9 mm rod bolts, and a cast high

Josh Lyman posted:

On the topic of cable management, do you guys prefer Velcro or zip ties? I wish there were some loops I could adhere to the underside of my desk to avoid having to screw/drill anything in.

3m makes self adhesive zip tie anchors if you want to go that route. I just have some cheap j channel stuck to the back of the desk.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 02:59

Rusty: Sep 28, 2001; Dinosaur Gum

I use the self-adhesize anchors and zip ties for most things, for the power bricks I use some velcro.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 03:03

isndl: May 2, 2012; I WON A CONTEST IN TG AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS CUSTOM TITLE

I use velcro for cables since I don't like having to snip cable ties when rearranging things. I have a power strip that has built-in magnets to attach to the underside of my desk though, so I can tie up all my excess cable and the only thing that needs slack is the power strip for when I adjust the desk height.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 08:05

TenementFunster: Feb 20, 2003; The Cooler King

Josh Lyman posted:

On the topic of cable management, do you guys prefer Velcro or zip ties? I wish there were some loops I could adhere to the underside of my desk to avoid having to screw/drill anything in.

big rolls of velcro ties, then get some command strip anchors.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 08:20

wolrah: May 8, 2006; what?

well why not posted:

velcro, NEVER zip ties

100%, zip ties are evil. Too easy to overtighten and damage modern cables, without even getting in to how much of a pain in the rear end it makes changing anything. Velcro is wonderful.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 18:01

AlternateAccount: Apr 25, 2005; FYGM

Moey posted:

Wait until you see the 49" ultra wide monitors.

I have one at work, it's basically exactly 2x27" monitors. Glorious, but.... a bit much.

# ? Mar 29, 2022 18:06

Wibla: Feb 16, 2011

If it had been a bit taller, like 5120x1600 it would be more interesting :v:

# ? Mar 29, 2022 19:56

Cold Milk Bottle: Nov 19, 2012

Weird question to those who got the Husky workbench: did you get it in a box or did it come fully assembled?

# ? Mar 30, 2022 03:39

Three Olives: Apr 10, 2005; Don't forget Hitler's contributions to medicine.

AlternateAccount posted:

I have one at work, it's basically exactly 2x27" monitors. Glorious, but.... a bit much.

I requested two 27" monitors at work because 1 27" is our standard deploy with a 34" widescreen being the general rubber-stamped request. For some stupid reason I thought we had dual 27" at home, no, we have dual 24" at home. Director approved my request with IT being like "Really?"

Anyways, yes, it's overwhelming.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 04:32

Canna Happy: Jul 11, 2004; The engine, code A855, has a cast iron closed deck block and split crankcase. It uses an 8.1:1 compression ratio with Mahle cast eutectic aluminum alloy pistons, forged connecting rods with cracked caps and threaded-in 9 mm rod bolts, and a cast high

Cold Milk Bottle posted:

Weird question to those who got the Husky workbench: did you get it in a box or did it come fully assembled?

Flat pack style box

# ? Mar 30, 2022 04:58

Cold Milk Bottle: Nov 19, 2012

Yeah the Home Depot definitely gave me a floor model, lol. Gonna call corporate tomorrow and ask what the gently caress I guess. Super nice desk though!

# ? Mar 30, 2022 05:26

KS: Jun 10, 2003; Outrageous Lumpwad

Maybe if there are other signs of use, but they delivered my snowblower and gas grill fully assembled for no extra charge.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 05:31

Wibla: Feb 16, 2011

Cold Milk Bottle posted:

Yeah the Home Depot definitely gave me a floor model, lol. Gonna call corporate tomorrow and ask what the gently caress I guess. Super nice desk though!

I wouldn't bother unless it's obviously used. And in any case, it's a desk?

# ? Mar 30, 2022 05:41

Cold Milk Bottle: Nov 19, 2012

Some scratches and dents, logos broken off, and I found a rental agreement in the drawer. Also lacking the caster feet unless those are sold separately. I'd at least like to get some feet for the desk.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 06:37

Wibla: Feb 16, 2011

Yikes, that's not ok.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 06:39

dema: Aug 13, 2006

Yeah, both of mine came with casters. And neither was assembled.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 17:13

Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

Three Olives posted:

I requested two 27" monitors at work because 1 27" is our standard deploy with a 34" widescreen being the general rubber-stamped request. For some stupid reason I thought we had dual 27" at home, no, we have dual 24" at home. Director approved my request with IT being like "Really?"

Anyways, yes, it's overwhelming.

2x24� 1080p was my work setup for the longest time and it�s more than adequate. However, 2x27� 1440p, if it�s not much more expensive, is totally worth it.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 19:59

Wibla: Feb 16, 2011

Josh Lyman posted:

2x24” 1080p was my work setup for the longest time and it’s more than adequate. However, 2x27” 1440p, if it’s not much more expensive, is totally worth it.

I bolded the funny part :v:

# ? Mar 30, 2022 20:31

RIP Paul Walker: Feb 26, 2004

Wibla posted:

I bolded the funny part

Look at this elitist jerk! 2x24" 1080p is entirely fine as long as your main monitor is a 32" 4k.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 20:38

TenementFunster: Feb 20, 2003; The Cooler King

2x34� is peak performance. please do not speak to me if your monitors aren�t wider than your desk, like me.

# ? Mar 30, 2022 21:16

CoolCab: Apr 17, 2005; glem

TenementFunster posted:

2x34� is peak performance. please do not speak to me if your monitors aren�t wider than your desk, like me.

no portrait no sale

# ? Mar 30, 2022 22:32

Wibla: Feb 16, 2011

TenementFunster posted:

2x34� is peak performance. please do not speak to me if your monitors aren�t wider than your desk, like me.

If one of your monitors isn't at least a 38" UW, are you even trying?

# ? Mar 30, 2022 23:04

TenementFunster: Feb 20, 2003; The Cooler King

CoolCab posted:

no portrait no sale

im wide

TenementFunster posted:

# ? Mar 30, 2022 23:35

Smythe: Oct 12, 2003

TenementFunster posted:

im wide

looks great man

# ? Mar 31, 2022 00:13

TenementFunster: Feb 20, 2003; The Cooler King

Smythe posted:

looks great man

the rocker footrest is the secret to my posting success :c00l:

# ? Mar 31, 2022 01:18

Queadlunn: Dec 10, 2005; Yak Deculture!; Fallen Rib

TenementFunster posted:

thanks. in honor of this thread being Old and the arrival of my second Samsung Odyssey G7, here's a blurry picture of my Goon Corner:

do not zoom me.

e: and here's my 5pm reminder that it's time to eat: