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FloRolf

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About FloRolf

  • Birthday Jul 17, 1995

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    FloRolf

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Somewhere far away in space and time...
  • Interests
    PC, Wrist Watches, Headphones, Audio, TableTennis, Gaming, Collection things that annoy the GF
  • Biography
    I'm a german vegetarian engineer who is also an audiophile and nerd,
    what do you expect?
  • Occupation
    Design engineer
  • Member title
    Awesome Member

System

  • CPU
    R9 3900X
  • Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
  • RAM
    32gb Corsair LPX DDR4 3200mhz
  • GPU
    Asus GTX 1050ti Strix
  • Case
    Inwin 103 (White)
  • Storage
    Samsung 970 Evo 250gb / WD Red 2x3TB Raid 0 / 6x4TB Raidz2 NAS
  • PSU
    EVGA 750G2
  • Display(s)
    Benq XL2411T + Dell U3415W (+ Samsung 60KS7090)
  • Cooling
    H100i GTX
  • Keyboard
    Qpad MK-85 Brown
  • Mouse
    Logitech MX518 Legendary + Logitech G403
  • Sound
    [Beyerdynamic DT880 + Hifiman HE-400i + AKG K7XX + Kennerton Magister + Fostex TH-X00] on (O2 Amp/DAC Combo)
  • Operating System
    Win10
  • Phone
    One Plus 7 Pro

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  1. So my 5 year old Android just finished downloading and installing 60 App updates quicker than my work iPhone (SE 2) took for 3 Apps. 

    How is this even possible? 

    Same network and all. 

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    2. WhitetailAni

      WhitetailAni

      7 hours ago, FloRolf said:

      OK, kicked off the update for iOS 17.4 and it says 1 hour remaining... Something is wrong with this POS iPhone... 🙄 

      Big updates take an eternity to do OTA because iOS has to

      1. download the OTA
      2. extract it (it's a zip)

      3. copy it to the temporary partitions for the update (steps 2 and 3 are what it does when it says Preparing Update)

      4. verify with Apple's servers that the update is valid (hasn't been tampered with and isn't too old to install)

      5. reboot

       

      I doubt it will take an hour, but I typically do my updates via iTunes with a downloaded firmware file because it's much faster

    3. flibberdipper

      flibberdipper

      6 minutes ago, WhitetailAni said:

      Big updates take an eternity to do OTA because iOS has to

      1. download the OTA
      2. extract it (it's a zip)

      3. copy it to the temporary partitions for the update (steps 2 and 3 are what it does when it says Preparing Update)

      4. verify with Apple's servers that the update is valid (hasn't been tampered with and isn't too old to install)

      5. reboot

       

      I doubt it will take an hour, but I typically do my updates via iTunes with a downloaded firmware file because it's much faster

      IIRC it's the same situation on macOS as well now. I had a 2014 Mac Mini and on Mojave installing updates wasn't too bad, but with Catalina and above (which is when the dedicated system partition became a thing) it started to take an absolute eternity to install updates. Though I think that's also just a macOS thing now because my M1 Mini behaves the same way, albeit much faster than the trash ol' 2014.

       

      Also that is very odd app install behavior. I've got a Pixel 7, SE2, and a 15PM (used to have a 13PM) and usually every one of the iPhones would end up installing faster than the Pixel 7, or at least install equally fast.

    4. WhitetailAni

      WhitetailAni

      Just now, flibberdipper said:

      IIRC it's the same situation on macOS as well now. I had a 2014 Mac Mini and on Mojave installing updates wasn't too bad, but with Catalina and above (which is when the dedicated system partition became a thing) it started to take an absolute eternity to install updates. Though I think that's also just a macOS thing now because my M1 Mini behaves the same way, albeit much faster than the trash ol' 2014.

      iOS 14 and up introduced sealed system partition (and 15 added signing to it), which adds an extra layer of updating time. No longer can you just store OTA update files in a temp directory on the real filesystem, you have to create a new partition, dump files there, and then write them back to the old partition (which murders optimizations for APFS in that it supports changing a file's location on the filesystem without moving the physical data).

      Doesn't help that the Ventura+ Settings app lags immensely while installing updates - I just update via softwareupdate cli and creating bootable installers.

       

      Installed Monterey on one of my Xserves and the difference between the Settings app there and Ventura is MASSIVE.

  2. While i was at the beach getting a tan and drinking daiquiris this weekend my PCs have been heavily at work and finally surpassed the 1.000.000.000 points barrier.

    Yay!

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    2. iamdarkyoshi

      iamdarkyoshi

      I literally got a sunburn just from driving inside a modern car with the windows up for a couple hours. My skin was peeling the next day. I think I might be the whitest person alive

    3. Poinkachu

      Poinkachu

      It always kinda baffled me that ;

      A lot of asian : Goes to extreme length to look whiter

      A lot of non asian : Goes to extreme length to look darker

       

      I wish it's hard for me to get a tan, so I don't have to look like someone just dumped a bucket of dark walnut wood stain for just doing a bit of activity under the sun. >(

      Because it makes me look like an effin dirty weird panda

       

      "Neighbour's grass is always looks greener"  indeed.

    4. Dillpickle23422

      Dillpickle23422

      9 hours ago, Godlygamer23 said:

      My body is the same way. It takes no effort for me to get a tan lol.

      Same. I'm so glad, because working outdoors for a living wouldn't work so well otherways

  3. I like the ironwolves. Have been serving me well so far. What configuration are you planning?
  4. Disgusting 4,5 year update. 

    I wanted to get a new phone but I kind of don't like the environmental impact of getting one without really needing it and it still kinda works okay-ish. 

    So instead I removed my old ass screen protector and run it naked now. Amazing how much better the display looks lol. 

     

    Now for the disgusting part 😄 I also removed my old case but without it's just too slippery so I got a new one. Look at what 4,5 years did to it 😄 and that's none smoking, no crazy usage etc. I usually take every good care of my stuff. I tried cleaning it but no chance. 

     

    Spoiler

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    2. Skiiwee29

      Skiiwee29

      I never go with clear cases anymore for this reason. I need textured cases for grip lol. I throw my work phone around like crazy. Changing its Tempered Glass screen protector usually at a minimum once a month... speaking of which....

    3. Kilrah

      Kilrah

      I need to change my 3 year old screen protector...

    4. manikyath

      manikyath

      this is why i go with black cases instead of the clear ones.

    1. FloRolf

      FloRolf

      Bring it on my guy. 

      Got my triggerfinger on "purchase now" of a 4070S/4070TIS just for you 😘

      So it's up to you if I actually click 😂

    2. Lurick

      Lurick

      7 hours ago, FloRolf said:

      Bring it on my guy. 

      Got my triggerfinger on "purchase now" of a 4070S/4070TIS just for you 😘

      So it's up to you if I actually click 😂

      😞

      All I got is CPU power

      I am no match for you and your GPUs of doom!!

  5. Actual quote from a customer meeting I am in right now. Speechless. 

     

    Quote

    As much as I love Dick, I don't want him to get in front of Kumar and get whacked.

     

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    2. Skiiwee29

      Skiiwee29

      Definitely feels intentional to see if anyone would crack. 

    3. FloRolf

      FloRolf

      1 hour ago, Skiiwee29 said:

      Definitely feels intentional to see if anyone would crack. 

      I definitely cracked but on mute 😅

    4. Techstorm970

      Techstorm970

      46 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

      I definitely cracked but on mute 😅

      You've should've said, "I have an ear infection.  Could you say that again a little louder please?"

  6. Ooookay, time for a bit of a life changing 1am SU.

    From September to November 2023 my wife of just over 1 year cheated on me with some tiny ass Mexican who I called my friend for a long time. It "ended" when I found out in late November BUT since early January my wife decided to leave me so we're getting divorced hopefully soon.

    Since everything ended rather abruptly and I consider her a total b#tch now (even though I tried to save my marriage for the longest time), I decided to move on with my life quickly. Sounds weird but it's true. So I installed Tinder (yes really, lol) and it's amazing how quickly you find great women here. I am typing this just coming back from my 3rd date with the 3rd girl and as someone who has been with his partner for literally all of his adulthood (almost 9 years!), it's really something I've never experienced in my life. Obviously I still have issues with the language but it's going better than expected. Sometimes they talk themselves into a bit of a spiral and I just black out but that's okay. It's however amazing how "clingy" they are, constantly touching me etc. all while I am acting quite normal (even introverted, obviously) and not even showing off my "monetary advantages" (which they probably assume I have, but still). 

     

    So yeah tl;dr:

    Wife left me for a poor, tiny Mexican with no future perspective (who even admitted having had affairs with multiple other married women before) and by doing so sent me into literal paradise. Thanks gurl!

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    2. soldier_ph

      soldier_ph

      Holy Sh*t ! I'm so sorry to hear that. Wow that sucks a lot.

       

      What's the most disgusting thing for me is that this happened after 9 years. And I guess you would think that especially after you've gotten married this couldn't ever happen.

       

      Well I hope that you can still do what you wanted to do in Mexico.

    3. djksm

      djksm

      tech nerds like us cant have a dating life. i feel bad for u

    4. FloRolf

      FloRolf

      6 hours ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

      That's very strong of you, I don't think I could have done the same.

       

      I'm glad everything seems to be working out, just remember to not push away whatever you might still need to process from this betrayal. It will come back to haunt you later if you don't clean house now. ❤️

      Yeah I mean at first I was obviously devastated that it happened in the first place. Then I was devastated again when she finally broke up and I saw my entire life blowing up in my face. But then I finally had the realization of what actually happened and what she did to me, so that is what gave me the boost to continue with my life. I know there will be ups and downs but as long as I can maintain my mindset I'll be alright. 

       

      4 hours ago, manikyath said:

      that's unfortunate to hear, but at least there's a new path.

       

      on that note though, i have it on good authority that white men are quite 'interesting' to the local ladies for a complexity of reasons. just make sure you find a nice one and dont end up with some gold digger.

       

      and yes, white man defenately means cash, even if you're not showing it.

       

      my last relationship ended rather abruptly in a similar way, and i've pretty much decided that i'm done with the whole dating thing.

      Problem is I talked to a friend who lives alone in a different country as well (in his case only UK) and we came to the conclusion that I (especially as the introvert I am) have to take matters into my own hands, get out, meet people, do things. Else the next 2 years alone here would probably drive me insane. I am still thinking about ending my México adventure but I first want to see how far I come alone. 

       

      1 hour ago, soldier_ph said:

      Holy Sh*t ! I'm so sorry to hear that. Wow that sucks a lot.

       

      What's the most disgusting thing for me is that this happened after 9 years. And I guess you would think that especially after you've gotten married this couldn't ever happen.

       

      Well I hope that you can still do what you wanted to do in Mexico.

      Yeah for sure. I mean after I found out the hard way she put literally 0 effort into fighting through it. For me that's what makes a marriage. We got together for the good times, but me married to fight through tough times. At least I thought so. 

      Honestly back in June 2022 when I asked her to marry me I have never been more sure of anything in my life. Seeing that get destroyed like that even with my positive mindset is tough and heartbreaking. 

       

      26 minutes ago, djksm said:

      tech nerds like us cant have a dating life. i feel bad for u

      Haha, luckily I have other hobbies that... Well honestly none of my hobbies are considered cool lol. 😂

  7. OK I was going to wait till summer (or even winter) but my OP7P is killing me. 

    No charging cable stays in anymore, battery drains like a fucking sink, it lags left and right and stuff like the alarm don't work properly anymore. 

     

    Here's what I need:

    - Similar size around 6,7" 

    - Dual Sim! 

    - I think I'd prefer a flat screen bc for the 7P I couldn't find good screen protectors

    - Good camera

    - no/minimal bloatware

    - not too fucking expensive 

    - long support, I plan on keeping it 4-5 years again

    - android (duh) 

     

    Nice to have:

    - wireless charging

    - hidden front camera 🙃

    - not too ugly UI out of the box

     

    Things I do:

    - use Chrome heavily (like 200+ tabs) 

    - YouTube, Netflix, etc. 

    - texting, social media

    - email, banking, etc. 

     

    Any recommendations? 

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    2. soldier_ph

      soldier_ph

      Fairphone 5. Then you can easily swap the Battery in 1 Minute.

    3. FloRolf

      FloRolf

      3 hours ago, soldier_ph said:

      Fairphone 5. Then you can easily swap the Battery in 1 Minute.

      I remember those days 🥲 hopefully they make a widespread comeback soon. 

       

      3 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

      I think the S4 was using Touchwiz, that was discontinued years ago. 

      They switched to OneUI and it looks much better.

      Ah yes, Touchjizz. Alright I will take a look. But that S24 is damn expensive, holy crap. 

    4. djksm

      djksm

      get a oneplus 12. Cheap and extremely good. heres a video about it.  12r for dual nano sim

       

  8. Finally have an interesting problem at work but why on a Friday 🥲

  9. I wish you all a merry Christmas! Especially to those of you having a tough time right how, I hope you find some peace and comfort in these days, recharging with some new energy to take on life's challenges in 2024. You got this! 

  10. Are we talking about movies that can be ripped/downloaded again or are do you make videos professionally and those are for clients/a YT Channel/etc? Because tbh, I wouldn't really try to hyper secure content like movies when they are relatively easy to get again. If it's latter, then you should probably consider Cloud Backups for the most important stuff.
  11. Oof, that's not a good position to be in. First question: do you have a backup of the important data? Then it sounds a little sus, that both drives fail at the exact same time. Could be the cable (also weird), the PSU (also little weird) or my guess, maybe the controller? Could it be that these two are on a separate one? Did you buy all 10 drives at the same time? If so, rebuilding the array with a new drive or two might lead to more dying quickly, so I'd be very cautious.
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