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Epic's Support is a mess it seems - so don't blame you for not knowing what to do. 
 
Go to the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the page linked previously.
 
Go to the "I'm unable to log in to my account" on that page
 
Then go to "I don't have access tot he email on my account. I want to change it"
 
From here, this is where things might not work since you don't know the new e-mail the account was changed to.
 
Your best bet is to provide your previous e-mail address and previous display name in those fields. Then you'll have to supply a second e-mail address to use for verification (so if you have two e-mails, use the non Epic one that you had used previously). If you don't have another e-mail, I'd suggest creating one through outlook or google.
 
There will be more steps to collect information on your account in the further steps in that process.

Never use a ratcheting screwdriver as a hammer, regardless of how durable the end cap is. The issue isn't the durability of the end cap or butt of the screwdriver, but the impact on the ratcheting mechanism will cause it to break. I've actually learned this the hard way thinking an old screwdriver (ratcheting) could take it - I completely broke the mechanism from the impacts using it as a make-shift hammer (it wasn't even that hard). That goes for all ratcheting screwdrivers - hindsight is 20/20 but just wanted to mention that changing up the cap won't change that fact.

$300 is a lot for Cable - I'm assuming that could be Cable and Internet (or even Cable, Internet and Phone). Most plans in my are $70 for adding on TV for the introductory deals. It's also fairly common for households to switch providers every 2 years to a competitor to lock in on deals that are offered - there's no benefit in sticking with a cable company over an extended period of time unless it is the only one in your area. 
 
You're still going to be paying for Internet from one of these companies and will still have to deal with the whole modem/router troubleshooting nonsense but you may have better luck with a new provider overall. 
 
SlingTV is better priced than YouTube TV as well - I would say see if you could do a trial of that and see if it meets the needs. Trials are probably the way to go as you'll be able to experience the interface and DVR functions.
 
My biggest gripe with YouTube TV is still the interface - for a non-tech savy person it can be annoying at times. 

As a cord-cutter myself and subscribing to YouTube TV since its inception, I'd recommend just sticking with cable. The costs across the board have been increasing consistently over the years with little value being added. In some instances, several stations have even been removed due to contract negotiations. YouTube TV does have DVR functionality that works well too but again, the price is high compared to the 25-30 I paid when I first got it.
 
Would definitely recommend vetting the over-the-air stations with an antenna first (I'm in an area that receives poor coverage) before cutting anything as well.
 
It sounds like you might also be losing a lot in terms of what your parents do. Another factor is ease-of-use. How tech-savy are they? Changing up how they consume their TV could lead to more calls to you or frustrations on their part.
 
If the only reason is cost-cutting - I don't think that's a strong case these days. Happy to be proven wrong by the other services but a lot to consider - hopefully others can offer their input.

Not sure that type of tone is necessary here on the "I did not know you didn't follow the trust me guarantee on that feature". Product development is not straight-forward, especially on the longevity of a product - there's only so much testing that can be done - it was more of a "bonus" and was never described as a main selling point of "this product stands up by itself" and more "due to the way it was constructed, it can stand up by itself in some cases" or something like that. They probably could've marketed it differently and Linus might have said it differently live.
 
They realized over time that the bag does not indeed, maintain that ability, and updated their information on it. Personally I never expected the backpack to stay upright based on its construction - I think most "standing" backpacks are more rigid on their base (which also makes them less comfortable to wear). Would've expected them to realize that at the onset though since it isn't a rigid bottom.
 
They're doing what they can to correct the double-layer piece - they felt that was worth the TMB guarantee. If you aren't happy with the backpack, return it. They're giving you that option - go ahead and take it if you are concerned. 

Not sure that type of tone is necessary here on the "I did not know you didn't follow the trust me guarantee on that feature". Product development is not straight-forward, especially on the longevity of a product - there's only so much testing that can be done - it was more of a "bonus" and was never described as a main selling point of "this product stands up by itself" and more "due to the way it was constructed, it can stand up by itself in some cases" or something like that. They probably could've marketed it differently and Linus might have said it differently live.
 
They realized over time that the bag does not indeed, maintain that ability, and updated their information on it. Personally I never expected the backpack to stay upright based on its construction - I think most "standing" backpacks are more rigid on their base (which also makes them less comfortable to wear). Would've expected them to realize that at the onset though since it isn't a rigid bottom.
 
They're doing what they can to correct the double-layer piece - they felt that was worth the TMB guarantee. If you aren't happy with the backpack, return it. They're giving you that option - go ahead and take it if you are concerned. 

Not sure that type of tone is necessary here on the "I did not know you didn't follow the trust me guarantee on that feature". Product development is not straight-forward, especially on the longevity of a product - there's only so much testing that can be done - it was more of a "bonus" and was never described as a main selling point of "this product stands up by itself" and more "due to the way it was constructed, it can stand up by itself in some cases" or something like that. They probably could've marketed it differently and Linus might have said it differently live.
 
They realized over time that the bag does not indeed, maintain that ability, and updated their information on it. Personally I never expected the backpack to stay upright based on its construction - I think most "standing" backpacks are more rigid on their base (which also makes them less comfortable to wear). Would've expected them to realize that at the onset though since it isn't a rigid bottom.
 
They're doing what they can to correct the double-layer piece - they felt that was worth the TMB guarantee. If you aren't happy with the backpack, return it. They're giving you that option - go ahead and take it if you are concerned. 

You'll need to enroll into a UPS program to get access to the delivery hold option which is what you would need. You can request the shipment to be held locally somewhere else aside from the residence on file and pick it up. If I recall there might be an address verification though before you are able to do that but worth looking into.

I placed an order back on July 12th and am just receiving it tomorrow from what I can tell. Although I received a shipping notification back on July 17th. tkitch above laid out when you might be able to expect your shipment to be dispatched though based on an e-mail the team sent out during Lime Day - not sure if you received it though or not.
 
Expect longer than usual shipping times with items from LTT Store. They don't directly ship from their facility with carriers and use an intermediary to help with the shipments so it takes longer than what you might expect from other companies. 

I placed an order back on July 12th and am just receiving it tomorrow from what I can tell. Although I received a shipping notification back on July 17th. tkitch above laid out when you might be able to expect your shipment to be dispatched though based on an e-mail the team sent out during Lime Day - not sure if you received it though or not.
 
Expect longer than usual shipping times with items from LTT Store. They don't directly ship from their facility with carriers and use an intermediary to help with the shipments so it takes longer than what you might expect from other companies. 

I think their whole point, which I agree with, is the usability of it is drastically decreased by the size of the screwdriver. Even if it is closely surrounded by other components, the shaft is small enough that it doesn't make sense for a lot of instances where it might be needed. If you see a lot of magnetic retrievers, they're often long and thin to get into tight places where fingers won't easily fit. I would think most places you would use the stubby to retrieve a screw that you can also just use your fingers - mostly due to the size of the handle of the screwdriver and shallow shaft.
 
So having this bit as part of the standard loadout is a bit odd for a Stubby where the bit selection is smaller. I think their challenge might've been what other bit to choose - not sure what else you would replace it with that makes sense.

I would advise against it at first and go with a cheap backpack that suits your needs - the LTT backpack is on the larger side and I would more recommend it for travel than I do for everyday carry. The "quality" is good but so is the quality of a lot of other backpacks. I don't think I've ever had a backpack "fail" on me - so the quality isn't the main reason to buy the LTT bag in my mind. 
 
It's just a bit too large for your average carry - you'll probably want something smaller that fits in more spaces and easier to get around with. No knock against the LTT bag but I've found it's too big for something to carry with me on a regular basis. I've restricted it as my "travel" bag now when I go for trips and want the extra space. 
 
Also in college I wouldn't expect you to need to carry a ton of books at once - usually you just carry the books you need for that day or class.

I'm assuming cooky might be in the US. If that's the case, it's fairly regular for people to take weekend trips to see relatives or a second house (think vacation house if you have money) over the weekend and cover it in that amount of distance - 300 is a bit much on that scale though but usually 3-4 hours of driving each way can be seen as a regular thing to do on a Friday night and come back on a Sunday. 

Pretty sure this is how it was marketed - whether or not that was explicit on the product page, it has been advertised as such in the videos.
 
The magnet strength is actually really good to use in computer building, just for some tighter/smaller spaces you might have to opt with a different tool

Power Supply is overkill for your build - although given the increasing usage on cards and CPUs, 1000W might be a better choice while saving a few bucks.
 
Also agree with brob on 250gb for a system drive is a bit small. I'd rather opt for a larger system drive and either a large SSD or mechanical HDD for backup storage of documents, pictures, videos, etc. that won't benefit from the fast NVME speeds as much. That's all personal preference though. I run 2TB minimum for my new system drives and that seems to take care of everything I need and then have a large internal 8TB backup drive for other stuff.

That motherboard doesn't seem to have anything that is compatible with the wi-fi cards - usually not something I've seen too often and certainly not something you'd find on a B-series board from my understanding. 100mbs should be achievable but it all comes down to your router - I don't think it'll be an issue - real world performance is always different but I believe since ~2009 with 802.11n it's been achievable \
 
EDIT: Could also move your router into an open space on top of the shelf - minor detail but could also improve performance slightly. Worth trying and Chrysalis's advice is solid - using your phone as a test would give you a rough idea.

The TP Link adapter you linked should be fine to use but you shouldn't need to invest in a new router. Unclear if the Huawei device you have is a modem and router in one or if it's just a router. I would recommend keeping the current Huawei setup though as the only reason to really upgrade the router itself would be to gain potential more range / coverage or additional feature sets. I also am on the side of running an ethernet cable or using PowerLine adapters if you want a consistent, reliable connection.  
 
Go with the PCI adapter - no need to upgrade the router based on info you shared.

Dell XPS all the way. The Surface is nice but I see it more as a consumption device than a productivity device. I know several people with the Surface and the largest annoyance is figuring out how to use it like a laptop - the stand makes it difficult to use it as a traditional laptop on your lap but is fine on a desk. 
 
I'd only recommend a Surface if you have a specific need for the pen - I've tried to use it as a way to take notes on other (similar) devices and keep falling back to just typing notes out - very rarely have I used a pen even though I've been a user of touchscreen devices since 2003 (PDAs) and loved it back then. You end up paying more for the form factor of the Surface than you do for anything else - so unless you have a specific need for that form factor, then I'd say go with the XPS. The XPS is, in my eyes, one of the top rated laptops on the market right now.

I ended up buying a desktop while in college to go with my laptop. I would go to class with my laptop, save all documents in my dropbox and then would go back to my room and hop on my desktop (bigger screen, better keyboard/mouse, better performance) and finish it up or any other major project I was doing. 
 
So - bring up your desktop and a laptop if you have one - use dropbox to sync documents between them all. Also I could easily take my laptop out of my room if I needed to get away from any distractions. When you mentally designate your laptop as your work laptop and don't associate it with relaxation or games than you'll be more apt to get things done - at least in my experience. 

The problem here isn't that the videos are being taken down but the fact that as a result of the claim the author gets a mark against their YouTube account for something that really shouldn't be counted as infringement. 

Yes they are, patch cords/cables are pre-terminated.
 
Linus's NCIX video showed you how to crimp your own connector onto a non-terminated cord. You probably won't ever need to do this unless you're looking to get some done to a custom length for routing around obstacles in a room or house.
 
The answer most people are looking for (my own definition): "Patch cords/cables" isn't quite a consumer term either, it's generally used by contractors and installers of networking gear (server rooms, data centers, etc). Patch cords generally connect a server to a switch or patch panel. 

Yes they are, patch cords/cables are pre-terminated.
 
Linus's NCIX video showed you how to crimp your own connector onto a non-terminated cord. You probably won't ever need to do this unless you're looking to get some done to a custom length for routing around obstacles in a room or house.
 
The answer most people are looking for (my own definition): "Patch cords/cables" isn't quite a consumer term either, it's generally used by contractors and installers of networking gear (server rooms, data centers, etc). Patch cords generally connect a server to a switch or patch panel. 

Yes they are, patch cords/cables are pre-terminated.
 
Linus's NCIX video showed you how to crimp your own connector onto a non-terminated cord. You probably won't ever need to do this unless you're looking to get some done to a custom length for routing around obstacles in a room or house.
 
The answer most people are looking for (my own definition): "Patch cords/cables" isn't quite a consumer term either, it's generally used by contractors and installers of networking gear (server rooms, data centers, etc). Patch cords generally connect a server to a switch or patch panel. 

Yes your CPU will most likely be the bottleneck in your system. Just look at the gaming performance delta in games with regards to your CPU - check out reviews of your CPU. When you look at reviews for GPUs they often try to remove any bottlenecking and run a bench with a high-end CPU, usually overclocked. When you look at performance reviews on your CPU there is a noticeable gap between it and other CPUs - specifically Intel. Your CPU does however offer excellent price vs. performance but just not enough performance for the higher end games as to not be a bottleneck.

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