Reputation from elkenrod - Page 6

elkenrod got a reaction from AlTech in Google faces potential $3.8 billion lawsuit over internal ‘spying’ program September 18, 2017

not to be confused with Google's Customer "spying program".

elkenrod reacted to minibois in Desks around $50 September 18, 2017

For that price you should look for a second hand option. Check Craigslist or maybe other local alternatives (second hand stuff facebook groups for example) and look for desks.
I got myself an IKEA ~1.8 meter wide desk for 20 euros just by looking online for a couple minutes.

elkenrod reacted to steffeeh in Need a fanless CPU cooler that won't break the bank September 18, 2017

What's your budget for the cooler? Basically you could just get an aircooler with a nice big heatsink and pull down the fan to like 200 RPM (pretty much unhearable). Alternatively, I believe it's possible to go into BIOS and disable the CPU fan detection, meaning you can remove the CPU fan completely and still be able to boot.

elkenrod reacted to lieder1987 in PC parts people overspend on September 18, 2017

This was me. I had every intention of overlcocking so I bought a 4790k as my first real processor, and it has sat at standard 4.0 since I got i.

elkenrod reacted to AshleyAshes in USB pendrive to be used in mobo sata ports September 18, 2017

I'm nearly 100% certian that any H81 board will boot a USB drive. Though I admit Asus H81M-CS seems to be an India specific model, I think you're just using it wrong. If you insert a bootable USB key and then go to the BIOS, it should detect it as a boot option in the Asus UEFI.

elkenrod reacted to XDfuzion in DIY Mic Stand September 18, 2017

Gotta do whatcha gotta do

elkenrod reacted to Notional in Want to live with your waifu in real life? With this hologram, you can. September 18, 2017

elkenrod reacted to SCHISCHKA in 0-day on linux September 18, 2017

different development & distribution model. I wouldn't have been able to provide this news if i wasn't subscribed to various linux user groups and alumni at a good university. I find Microsoft updates take a lot more time to investigate and Apple news is buried within a pile of fanboy & marketing BS.

elkenrod reacted to manikyath in 0-day on linux September 18, 2017

to be honest the whole idea of "being immune to virusses" on pretty much any platform needs to disappear.

it's simply a matter of a very low adoption rate on linux (and to a lesser extent mac, compared to windows offcourse) that makes it less interesting, and thus makes people less inclined to go look for issues.

elkenrod reacted to NoRomanBatmansAllowed in Moving back to Linux September 18, 2017

Are you installing things on top of openSuse?

How about using integrated graphics and then installing GPU drivers, then rebooting and use the GPU?

elkenrod reacted to Electronics Wizardy in Things to do with your new computer September 18, 2017

Install linux, forget windows. Thats what id do

elkenrod reacted to Samfisher in New computer... almost ready for Star Citizen! :) September 18, 2017

Wait till it's out.

elkenrod reacted to Simurgh in Bestbuy's monopoly on electronics in canada September 18, 2017

The real scam are those bezels. Things are PHAT

elkenrod got a reaction from dalekphalm in Bestbuy's monopoly on electronics in canada September 18, 2017

Just some clarification. MANY retailers require ID, or at least some personal information for returns. Especially CASH returns. The reason is simple.... Employee theft and Fraud.

To address the original post however, there are as many inflated prices at Best Buy, as there are steals. It varies by product. If you want and HDMI cable... or the latest LG monitor, you probably will find that prices are higher at Best Buy than most places.

But if you are looking at older product, open box, or any thing that's very large.... you can find EXCELLENT deals at Best Buy. The reason being is that shelf space costs money. The longer something is on the sales floor without selling, the more money the retailer loses.

The idea is that it all evens out for them. The average Joe buys a 2015 model TV at a great discount, but then the sales person convinces them to buy an overpriced hdmi cable. And because they skipped lunch, they grab an overpriced candy bar. That's even before we start talking about the protection plan and credit card.

elkenrod got a reaction from Himommies in Best daw September 18, 2017

So I'd recommend getting a 49 key then. I have a 61 key and while I enjoy it, it's sometimes just a little to large for anything other than when I practice piano playing.

If you get a new controller on Amazon from one of the better known brands, you usually will get a demo(s) for a DAW, such as Abelton lite.

Personally, I try to buy used, like from Guitar Center. There are tons of people who buy new, don't like it/understand how to use it, and then sell it back. So there's great gear that's barely been touched.

It's not typical, but in the example I used above, you're saving 45% on the price by buying used.