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    Elektra57 got a reaction from PowerBottom in Comcast Xfinity is using your router as a hotspot at your expense   
    Comcast Xfinity is the absolute worst. Not only have they started capping data and charging for going over. They are using our rented routers as hotspots for other Comcast customers and potentially hackers. If someone uses your router hotspot to download illegal material you can be held liable. Glad I read this so I can turn it off.  https://20somethingfinance.com/how-to-opt-out-of-comcast-public-wifi-hotspot/
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    Elektra57 reacted to LloydLynx in My freezing issue with Pop!_OS and need advice.   
    When you download PopOS, make sure it's the Nvidia iso. 
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    Elektra57 reacted to LinusTech in Linus Tech Tips, Tech Quickie, Tech Linked channels hacked   
    Thanks for the concern everyone. We are still in recovery mode over here and working with YouTube to get everything restored. Will hopefully have a video (or at least an update on WAN Show) to share with you all ASAP, but we want to make sure we get the details right since smaller channels may rely on our experience to help harden their own security.
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from Skogland_ in Thread for Linus Tech Tips Video Suggestions   
    I really enjoyed the XQC video. I think this has potential for a recurring video series. Linus loves helping others. He has done this before and I love these videos.
     
    Title: Creator Rescue
    Linus flies to Creators houses and helps them with their tech emergencies. Intro should be dramatic, live Live Rescue music and sirens. He has aviators on and dramatically takes them off and says something the dude from CSI MIami would say.
     

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    Elektra57 reacted to Crunchy Dragon in Favourite LMG Quotes - Project for LTX   
    Real ones know. The sauce will never die.
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    Elektra57 reacted to Takumidesh in I need help with my Creality Ender 5 Pro 3D Printer   
    did the printer ever work?
     
    when you send it a gcode program does it do the homing routine? it should move home and click the limit switches (audible click sound) and then back off of them a few mm.
     
    It sounds like the motors are moving in relative mode and don't know where they are.
     
    Are you sure the firmware is properly installed?
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    Elektra57 reacted to tikker in I need help with my Creality Ender 5 Pro 3D Printer   
    Perhaps the limit switches may not be fully/properly connected at this point, or are broken. They look like this:

    Can you confirm those are reached and triggered when homing?
     
    Can you elaborate on "not doing anything"? Does the screen remain blank, can you not select prints to start? The SD card step for BL touch only flashes firmware, nothing else will happen from what I can find aside from a new option being available afterwards.
     
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    Elektra57 reacted to tikker in I need help with my Creality Ender 5 Pro 3D Printer   
    Do they work? As in, do they make a clicking sound when pressed?
    Good to hear the blank screen is gone. If it's running into the bed then the bed is not trammed properly.
    Stops in a bad way or in an I'm done way? Can it be you simply have it set up to only use 6 probe points?
    BL touch or equivalent auto-leveling (which is actually tramming) stuff is not a replacement for manual tramming. It is a final tweak to take care of any remaining unevenness and does not do the whole process for you. The first step is tramming the bed manually using the screws at each of the corners of the bed, underneath it. You use those to get it as close to trammed as you can, and then you can use auto-leveling to account for a warped bed, for example. To manually tram I typically start a print that does a small square in each corner and adjust each corner while it is going to get a nice layer there. If large adjustments are done then I do that twice or thrice first.
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    Elektra57 reacted to Takumidesh in I need help with my Creality Ender 5 Pro 3D Printer   
    To elaborate on this. When you are tramming the machine (this goes for mills and the like as well) you aren't making the bed level to the ground or the table or anything like that.
     
    The goal of tramming is to make the tool move perfectly parallel to the bed. This may be obvious but it is something that a lot of people new to manufacturing get mixed around.
     
    If the bed is warped or the gantry is not square it will become exceedingly difficult to tram machine.
    Something that can help at the expense of print quality is to raise the first layer height. then you tram to the best of your ability, and have a bit of a larger gap to smooth out inconsistencies.
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from Livin in LTX 2023 Visitor guide/things to do   
    Download "Skip The Dishes" if you want to order food to your hotel. https://www.skipthedishes.com/
     
    Poutine: Smokes. It is soooooo freaking good. https://smokespoutinerie.com/
     
    Hop on hop off bus tours: https://www.vancouverplanner.com/hop-on-hop-off-vancouver/
    These tickets are good for 24 hours. You get to see Vancouver and can hop off when you want to explore and catch another bus when you are done. Also recommend the Electric boat tour. https://electricharbourtours.com/
    I am biased on this one since the boat's name is Elektra. We learned a lot. It was extremely relaxing and we got to see several float planes take off and land. Made friends with a little seal. Granville Island: https://granvilleisland.com/
    This is a stop on the hop on hop off bus tour. Go hungry. This was one of my favourite places. We went a couple of times. The Sky Train was my son's favourite thing. It was like a roller coaster, lol.
     
    We loved The Old Spaghetti Factory. The food was really good.
     
    We only had one scary incident. We were followed by a homeless man at night. We were walking from Gastown to our hotel after a ghost tour down a very dark street which was really dumb. He got spooked and stopped. Other than that, we did not have any issues except getting lost in Surrey on our way to LMG office tour. I want to go see Whistler this year and do some more things we missed. There is so much to do. Victoria is on my bucket list this year as well. I would like to go whale watching and kayaking too. I am a list making fiend. I make itineraries. We don't always stick to them but it helps. Especially to prioritize your time.
     
    I will say some of the best things about Vancouver are free. You can not beat the serenity that Vancouver has. It is such a magical, healing place. The mountains and the water. One of my favourite things was just sitting and taking in all of the beautiful scenery. It is good for the soul to stop and appreciate nature. I also loved how environmentally friendly it is there. I have only been once and it is one of my most favourite places on Earth.
     
    PS. I had such a crap phone. Dennis made fun of it and said the picture was so bad. Can't wait for a redo.


    You can find some great YouTube travel guides:
     

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    Elektra57 got a reaction from Matthew2051 in LTX 2023 Visitor guide/things to do   
    Download "Skip The Dishes" if you want to order food to your hotel. https://www.skipthedishes.com/
     
    Poutine: Smokes. It is soooooo freaking good. https://smokespoutinerie.com/
     
    Hop on hop off bus tours: https://www.vancouverplanner.com/hop-on-hop-off-vancouver/
    These tickets are good for 24 hours. You get to see Vancouver and can hop off when you want to explore and catch another bus when you are done. Also recommend the Electric boat tour. https://electricharbourtours.com/
    I am biased on this one since the boat's name is Elektra. We learned a lot. It was extremely relaxing and we got to see several float planes take off and land. Made friends with a little seal. Granville Island: https://granvilleisland.com/
    This is a stop on the hop on hop off bus tour. Go hungry. This was one of my favourite places. We went a couple of times. The Sky Train was my son's favourite thing. It was like a roller coaster, lol.
     
    We loved The Old Spaghetti Factory. The food was really good.
     
    We only had one scary incident. We were followed by a homeless man at night. We were walking from Gastown to our hotel after a ghost tour down a very dark street which was really dumb. He got spooked and stopped. Other than that, we did not have any issues except getting lost in Surrey on our way to LMG office tour. I want to go see Whistler this year and do some more things we missed. There is so much to do. Victoria is on my bucket list this year as well. I would like to go whale watching and kayaking too. I am a list making fiend. I make itineraries. We don't always stick to them but it helps. Especially to prioritize your time.
     
    I will say some of the best things about Vancouver are free. You can not beat the serenity that Vancouver has. It is such a magical, healing place. The mountains and the water. One of my favourite things was just sitting and taking in all of the beautiful scenery. It is good for the soul to stop and appreciate nature. I also loved how environmentally friendly it is there. I have only been once and it is one of my most favourite places on Earth.
     
    PS. I had such a crap phone. Dennis made fun of it and said the picture was so bad. Can't wait for a redo.


    You can find some great YouTube travel guides:
     

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    Elektra57 reacted to Chase Douglas in LTX East?   
    We'd never want to rule anything out, but LTX works well for us because of the location. While there are some difficulties associated with the expo being in Canada, this is outweighed by the benefit of having almost all our staff members participate in the expo!
     
    If LTX continues to be a success then we would probably be able to find a way to bring an LTX-like experiences to other places in NA, but I would expect LTX to be a Vancouver-based experience until we announce otherwise.
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from Lurick in LTX: Getting Stuff Signed   
    In 2019 the staff were super sweet to sign whatever you wanted. A lot of people brought panels iirc. I didn't get anything signed, but I got a lot of pictures with staff. 
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from MicrowaveGaming in LTX: Getting Stuff Signed   
    In 2019 the staff were super sweet to sign whatever you wanted. A lot of people brought panels iirc. I didn't get anything signed, but I got a lot of pictures with staff. 
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from JoaoAntonio in LTX 2023 - July 29th & 30th   
    1. Tickets usually go on sale in February.
    2. They will work with hotels to try to get discounts. 
    3. If you look up the best times and ways to get flights there are websites and apps that are helpful. 
    4. I will make a more detailed list with helpful information and links later after my Adderall kicks in.
     
    https://www.rd.com/article/when-to-buy-plane-tickets/
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from Lurick in LTX 2023 - July 29th & 30th   
    1. Tickets usually go on sale in February.
    2. They will work with hotels to try to get discounts. 
    3. If you look up the best times and ways to get flights there are websites and apps that are helpful. 
    4. I will make a more detailed list with helpful information and links later after my Adderall kicks in.
     
    https://www.rd.com/article/when-to-buy-plane-tickets/
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    Elektra57 reacted to Chase Douglas in LTX2023 Dates?   
    We don't want to give out exact dates just yet, but a few details I can share for now:
    Summer 2023 Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) More floor space than 2019 (a lot more) So far we appear to have finally not scheduled LTX on the same weekend as a Quakecon or San Diego Comic-Con 😅, but a lot of events are coming back in full swing next year so I imagine it'll be hard to avoid conflict with something else that's going on in North America.
     
    More Info Soon™️
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from dizmo in LTX2023 Dates?   
    Chase,
     
    I know you know, because you said you did on WAN. Give us something. Anything. What can you tell us? Will it be at the Vancouver Convention Center again? I'm already excited for it. It's been THREE years! Thanks! 
     
    https://www.ltxexpo.com/

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    Elektra57 got a reaction from ToboRobot in Thread for Linus Tech Tips Video Suggestions   
    Idea: The ultimate work from home setup
     
    Should you have a separate space for work? I have found it hard to work on creative projects at my desk when I am off work. What to do with all of the cables. Where should you keep your security key. I usually leave mine plugged in. What is the most comfortable headset? I am currently using a Corsair rgb void but need an upgrade. Posture support, foot rest, products to prevent carpal tunnel. Tips for working from home. I know you have FP devs that work from home.  How do they keep a healthy work/home balance. How do you keep them involved and feel like that are a part of the company. This is honestly a hard part of wfh for Amazon. They have a FB like website where we interact with everyone and play trivia games and share things, but it is hard to do that stuff when you are slammed. I feel very disconnected lately. I have worked for Amazon for over three years now, but I don't feel a part of Amazon since I don't see anyone and have never been to a facility. I love working from home. Especially since I have had a lot of health issues that prevents me from going to a brick and mortar job. I am a part of the engagement team and it is so hard to get people to engage. Affordable UPS that doesn't suck.  
     
    I really need to redo my work from home setup. My cable management is atrocious. Ethernet switches have failed me. KVM switches are a pain. I currently have an L shaped desk with my personal dual monitor setup and also my dual monitor work setup. My desk currently holds four monitors, two mice, two keyboards, mic arm. Only one tower since my work pc is a lenovo thinkcentre. I started dropping packets with the ethernet switch. I would also like to add another monitor to each setup making the total 6. So many heavy adapters and cables going everywhere. I use double sided gorilla tape to mount the adapters, switches, and surge protector to the underside of my desk. I refuse to put my tower on the floor.
     
    We do have security checks where they will call and have us turn on the webcam so they can see the room. I got dinged for my Echo dot and for not taking my security key out of my thinkcentre. They send a computer and peripherals. They send a headset but I don't like it. I prefer a gaming headset. We can buy our own keyboard and mouse as long as it is wired.
    I can't have my Alexa devices in my office because they are a security violation since they can record audio.
    No paper or writing utensils.
    No phone/tablet/etc.
    Has to be in an area free of noise and no one walking through.
    No wireless peripherals.
    Have to be hardwired and have high speed internet.
     
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    Elektra57 reacted to atliss in Pop-up Shop aka byte size LTX, LTX jr, apéritif LTX?   
    Chase just made an announcement on the forum
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from MultiGamerClub in Pop-up Shop aka byte size LTX, LTX jr, apéritif LTX?   
    Just finished watching WAN VOD. I know, I am late to the party. I can't help it I get up at 5am for work. Linus said he was going to have a pop up shop at the new labs building.  Luke said it would be cool to stream it on FP so people can see real reactions to the screwdrivers and backpacks. OMG I am so excited. I need more details. If I missed anything let me know. I did not hear a date? 
     
     
    What we know so far:
     
    Overnight LAN party No Parking at venue, must take public transport At New Labs Building Merch Steam Cache Activities Food Trucks Tournaments NO SOCIAL MEDIA (You will live without FB, Insta, Twitter, Reddit) Sponsor Booths 200 seats My Questions
    Will you need volunteers? Will this be like LTX where tickets drop at x time and first come first serve? VIP Passes? Media passes? Please don't restrict to Canada only. Not exactly a question, but please. How much $$$ Age restricted?  
     
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    Elektra57 reacted to SimplyChunk in How to download Corsair drivers and firmware on Pop!_OS?   
    Then it is indeed software related then
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    Elektra57 reacted to Sauron in How to download Corsair drivers and firmware on Pop!_OS?   
    I should note that if the keyboard was working fine originally and now it's typing weird numbers then I don't think it's a driver issue. If there's no driver support then it just won't work, in this case it's probably at least partially supported by the generic keyboard input driver - suddenly inserting numbers is not what I'd expect.
     
    The simplest way to check for problems with the keyboard itself is to plug it in to another computer and see if it does the same thing. Preferably on a windows computer with official drivers just to rule everything out. Maybe you can get a friend to let you try their machine?
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    Elektra57 reacted to SimplyChunk in How to download Corsair drivers and firmware on Pop!_OS?   
    There's no official Linux support for iCue as of yet. 

    https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/155847-linux-support/

    You can pledge your support for some here.  But other than plugging it in to a windows machine and using iCue on that i've got no other suggestions
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    Elektra57 got a reaction from pr1vatepiles in LTX 2023?   
    Got so excited when Linus said on WAN that LTX2023 is tentatively a go. I can not wait! Everyone needs to do all the things they do to get this to happen. Pray, Light a candle, charge your crystals, Feng shui your car, sacrifice a furby, wear your lucky underwear. Just do it! 
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