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79wjd

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  1. Anyone have any experiences with this monitor? I've been looking to upgrade to a 4k monitor for the higher pixel density so that text looks less terrible. I'll be using it with MacOS, so scaling shouldn't be a concern. I would honestly prefer a 24" monitor, but I'm not interested in spending the $380~ that the Dell P2415Q costs. The alternative was waiting on a sale of the Acer CB282K, which would be preferable for the tilt and pivot (as I do sometimes use it vertically), but even with a sale it will probably still be a decent amount more and I can always use my current monitor for the vertical use cases and/or add a monitor arm in the future.
  2. If I get an AC router then I'll get none of the AX features, so even partial AX functionality from a pre-certified standard would be more than what I would get with an AC router. I've had good luck with Asus routers as well (AC68u), just not their customer support. Very much not interested in spending $300. Especially when I can get an Archer A7 for $50. I'm really just curious if there is any AX router that would be worthwhile paying a bit more for -- or I guess now that has morphed a bit to whether there's a much better AC router for only a bit more. (e.g. Netgear R6700 - $86, R7000 - $100, RAX15 - $100, Asus AC66u - $80, TPLink AX10 - $80, other?), Also, worth pointing out that I have virtually non cell service and rely on WiFi calling, which has been spotty at best on the stock (shitty) Optimum router, although I assume a decent portion of that is from the congestion of the building. A better router, or an AX router might be most beneficial here if I end up getting a new phone (which would certainly support AX) -- within the next few months, which is decently likely.
  3. Well, I need to get a router regardless, so does it make sense to pay a potentially small difference to get an AX router instead or is it better to just go the cheap but good route of an A7.
  4. I'm switching to Fios (200/200), so I'm in need of a router (I've been using the default router provided by Optimum). I'm in a small apartment in a large apartment building (so lots of congestion) and was originally just going to get a TP-Link AC1750 (A7) for $50 (refurbished), but started to look into some AX routers that might be a bit more expensive but worthwhile stepping up to for a bit of future proofing (either in my current apartment or possible semi-distant future house). I have no AX devices, and that likely won't really change in the near future (with no plans on buying any new tvs/computers). I was looking at the Netgear RAX 15 ($100~) and TP-Link AX10 ($80). Although I think I would lead more towards the RAX 15 for guaranteed WPA3 support.
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    Are 1.5/3/6/(12?) TB drives still more prone to…

    More that I’m either going to go with 14tb or 12tb. But I do remember in the past that 1.5tb multiples were more prone to failure.
  6. Are 1.5/3/6/(12?) TB drives still more prone to failures than their counterparts?

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    3. ARikozuM

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      Not really. It feels that way, but there's no inherent stat behind it. Also, it really depends on the platter density and quantity. Is it 1 x 3TB platter or 2 x 1.5TB or 3 x 1TB or 6 0.5TB platters? The 6 should have the biggest failure rate. 2 and 3 platter disks are common and used in the majority of products. If you're going to go with a 2TB because you can't afford a 4TB and fear the 3TB, your priorities might be messed up. 

    4. 79wjd

      79wjd

      More that I’m either going to go with 14tb or 12tb. But I do remember in the past that 1.5tb multiples were more prone to failure.

  7. The lack of basic window snapping begs to differ.
  8. I have a Corsair RM650x that I received as an RMA in August 2017 and am trying to figure out whether or not I'm going to run into a problem with the 3.3v pin 3. Specifically, WD Whites seem to be following SATA Revision 3.3 (and not wanting power over pin 3).
  9. That's kind of like the phone cameras don't matter because ILCs are so much better argument. A watch that can sometimes detect irregularities and get you to seek medical attention is better than the doctor that you never see.
  10. Out of curiosity, what's the battery life with the AOD? While it may be water resistant, it certainly can't be great to get it covered in soap and shampoo frequently. The Gear line is still an excellent Android alternative. Pretty comparable to an Apple Watch imo.
  11. Most low-tier routers should have a QoS implementation. I can say with certainty that Asus routers allow you to control the various networks and types of traffic. Anything that can be flashed with DD-WRT should have the same/better capability too.
  12. But isn't everything is already on the server? Since you alluded to watching files stored on the server. At which point, you just have to point Plex at the directory where the files exist.
  13. But as you pointed out, that point applies if they created a steam page; even then, it is still only a deterrence. The publisher can still decide that pulling the content is more beneficial than the punishment is hurtful. Regardless, a publisher can very easily remain exclusive elsewhere and simply not advertise through Steam.
  14. Apple hasn't cooperated in the past with things like backdoors. They WILL (historically anyway) comply with warrants for iCloud data. This would seem more like the warrants for iCloud data than a request for a backdoor into iOS.
  15. You'd be amazed how bad some IT departments are at identifying/getting the correct/reasonable hardware. Whether it be the fault of the IT department being incompetent or whoever places the order not listening to the IT department's recommendation.
  16. Unless I'm misremembering, wings was spelled correctly at the time of the lawsuit and changed to its current spelling only afterwards. In either case, it's not reasonable to thing it would actually give you wings, making that portion of the lawsuit more than a bit nonsensical. Intel Atoms (silvermont, airmont, goldmont) would fall into that description as well. On paper, and to this same easily misled individual, a quad core Pentium N laptop for a third of the cost of a traditional quad core i-series sounds like all the bang for less buck.
  17. Do you mean an EM shield to avoid a nearby person from stealing the info in passing?
  18. Credit cards naturally wear over time with use. I carry five in my wallet and every single one looks like shit after a few months of siding then in and out of my wallet, using them with magswipe, contactless, handing them off to others to swipe, etc... Only recently is it less of an "issue" as a result of more NFC style payments.
  19. Expert witnesses are generally hired by each side and each aim to format their argument to best support the case they've been hired to testify for. Some expert witnesses might perjure themselves, but most will just focus on facts/arguments that support their side and conveniently try to ignore ones that don't. Of course, there is usually a back and forth of some sort where the expert on the opposing side can raise counter arguments.
  20. The law isn't quite that black and white. There are many ways things can be interpreted and the outcome can often vary quite drastically between different judges.
  21. I think you misunderstand the purpose of class actions; it's rarely ever used for the benefit of the class.
  22. Having redundant components to make yields better is only a good solution when there is no way to cut off defective portions and repurpose as a lower tier SKU. But that's not the case with the GPU market, there IS a need for lower tier SKUs. Regardless of whether you waste part of a wafer to dead weight components or to cut off non-working portions to sell a cheaper SKU, the effect is largely the same. Large monolithic dies are expensive.
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