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    NewAndreas got a reaction from GirlFromYonder in Experiences with non-techies   
    What i do when the teacher asks for help when using the computerz (every class basicly):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rksCTVFtjM4
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    NewAndreas got a reaction from farhanorakzai in The Man-Cave [99.9% Complete]   
    "productivity"
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    NewAndreas got a reaction from sevs in AOL shutdown Winamp   
    I actually use winamp....
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    NewAndreas got a reaction from minibois in Can you see the difference between 1080p and 4k?   
    Well the compression kills the difference, but you would see less aliasing
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    NewAndreas reacted to Vadisi in What is your favorite video game soundtrack?   
    morrowind.
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    NewAndreas reacted to yurihellsing in Show off your latest purchases   
    http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r4-black-pearl
     
    Ordered just now.
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    NewAndreas reacted to YeroJero in Show off your latest purchases   
    She's a keeper
     

     

     

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    NewAndreas reacted to Fassive in Show off your latest purchases   
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    NewAndreas got a reaction from Ruostunut kokis in Show off your latest purchases   
    Niice! Hotline Miami!

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    NewAndreas got a reaction from <boss2939> in The Man-Cave [99.9% Complete]   
    "productivity"
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    NewAndreas got a reaction from flibberdipper in Show off your latest purchases   
    Niice! Hotline Miami!

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    NewAndreas reacted to Kirrr in Show off your latest purchases   
    I bought these today. Guess what will be my Halloween costume!


     

     

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    NewAndreas reacted to BrianPena in How do you explain your headphone obsession?   
    Headphones have more use than shoes? Haha.
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    NewAndreas reacted to smogsy in The Man-Cave [99.9% Complete]   
    extra project  post-poned but new toys arriving saturday youll love!
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    NewAndreas reacted to Rbolsen in VR one is the response to Samsungs gear vr   
    Carl Zeiss responds to the samsung gear VR with the VR one, it has gotten the price of $99 and it will be compatible with most phones with a screen size from 4.7 to 5.5 inches. it will have about half the price of a Gear VR.
    http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/11/carl-zeiss-vr-one-is-a-99-answer-to-the-samsung-gear-vr/
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    NewAndreas reacted to creatip123 in [DIY] Pimping Vacuum Tubes Amp Light Color (image heavy)   
    I've seen some vacuum tube amps that got a light (mostly LED) lighting the tube from below, for aesthetic purpose (nothing to do with the sounds). I'm using the Aune T1 tube dac/amp, and it also got that LED light below the tube:
     

     
    The LED installed is bright white. It's neutral colored, and frankly a bit boring. So I thought why not do something to change the color of the light? I think there are many vacuum tube amp users that have already done this, so this is by no mean a new idea.
     
    The proper way to do this, is of course by opening the case, take out the insides, uninstall the stock LED, and replace it with the LED color of your choosing. Unfortunately this would void the warranty for sure, and not all people are comfortable of the idea of changing stock parts by themselves. Also it wouldn't be easily reversible.
     
    So I went with the workaround that'd give a somewhat similar result. Painting the bottom part of the tube itself. This is very easy to do, and easily reversible.
     

     
    This is the part of the tube that we gonna paint. Don't worry about paint seeping inside the tube through the legs, because if it's sealed enough to keep air in and out, it'd be sealed enough to do the same with liquid (paint or ink).
     
    Now you can use color markers or sharpies for easy coloring, but it's kinda hard to get in the spaces between the legs. That's why I chose painting it with paints, instead with markers.
     

     
    Turns out I still got my coloring paints and equipment from when I'm still collecting Gundam models. Those are acrylic paints (not water based), so it should stick better to glass, and more heat resistant (compared to water based). You can experiment with color mixes, and you can even try painting the tube first to see if you like the resulting color or not. If you don't, like I said, it's easily reversible. Just wet the dried paint with the manufacturer's thinner, the blue capped glass bottle on the left (don't use any other chemicals if you don't really know which would work and which won't). Those paints are smelly and produce a bit of fumes, so you should do the painting in a well ventilated room. If you've never used these kind of paints before, just do some googling on 'how to paint gundam' for a crash course.
     

     
    Paint layer(s) could cover the metal connector, so make sure you don't get paints around the 'b' part. 'a' part should be OK to get paints on. If you accidentally get paints on the b part, just brush it with the thinner, and wipe off with a paper towel.
     

     
    After testing with a few colors, I decided to go with red. You're aiming for about 70%-80% opacity (20%-30% transparency). 2-3 layers of thin coats should do. Too much layers and it will be too opaque to let the LED light through.
     
    This actually works both ways. There are some people who don't want the tube to be lit up by the LED in the bottom. Maybe too bright in a dark room, or they just want to see the natural amber glow of the components inside the tube. To do this, use black paint, and paint it opaque. Or you could just use a silver or gold marker, the type often used by celebs to sign autographs. 
     
    Leave it to dry a little bit, maybe 10-15 minutes, just to avoid drippings. It won't be completely cured in 15 minutes, but doesn't matter, because it's not a part where you'd touch it anyway. The heat from the tube will dry it further. 
     
    So here are the results:
     

     

     

     
    And this is what it looks like when it's dark
     

     
    The light won't be as bright as compared to changing the LED itself, because the paint absorbs the light. So if you want a better result, you gotta change the LED, but like I said, more hassles and risks.
     
    Remember, this is for aesthetic purpose only, nothing to do with the sounds it's producing. 
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    NewAndreas reacted to SlayerOfHellWyrm in Windows 10 and VMWare Workstation   
    This is just a quick little guide for those trying to run Threshold in VMWare Workstation and having the install fail, just do the following:
     
    *NOTE, I used the 64 bit ISO each time, and I've had 6 successful installs so far, so I know this works for 64-bit.
    Click File Select New Virtual Machine Select Custom (Advanced) Next Select Installer disk image file (iso): then browse for your ISO Select Microsoft Windows as the guest OS, and set the version to Windows 8 You can name the VM, and select it's location if you wish, or leave as defaults (Though Windows 8, is not the OS, but would be the VM name) Select 1 processor, 2 cores (or 1 core if you can't spare 2) 1GB RAM min for 32 bit, and 2GB for 64bit (granted mine 4GB) You can select your networking type here, or leave it as the default NAT Set the I/O controller to LSI Logic SAS (Recommended). Create a New Virtual Disk Select a disk type of SCSI Create the disk Maximum size: 16GB for 32-bit , 20GB for 64-bit (will not use all space) Select Allocate all disk space now* Select Store virtual disk as a single file* Pre-allocating the disk max size means you will need that amount of free hard drive space or more Name the disk file if you wish Finish From there, the install should proceed as normal. It'll look like it crashed, and froze at some points, that's fine, most likely the VM hanging, but often it's just the install process taking forever.
     
    Now, as for how mine was set up, I left everything except gave my VM's 2 cores, 4GB of RAM, renamed the VM to some version of W10TP, and allocated 25GB to my VM.
     
    The reson some of the things you don't want to change are pretty simple... changing them caused a blue screen during the install, or an error prior the initial setup, or worse, during it, consistently. The Split disk seemed to work for me on 5/6 VM's, but also slowed them dramatically, as it normally does, hence I pre-allocated my disk, and set it to a single file.Aside from that, I didn't change much from the defaults, because there was no need too.

    As an aside, my VM, with Chrome, FF, and iTunes installed, is only using roughly 14GB of the 25 I allocated it.
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    NewAndreas reacted to Nomy in The Man-Cave [99.9% Complete]   
    This is amazing, only thinking about the time you've invested in this and the money.... mindblowing.
    Such a project would get me in trouble with the lady though, I'd probably end up living in that cabin NO REGRETS THOUGH!  
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    NewAndreas reacted to smogsy in The Man-Cave [99.9% Complete]   
    So i'm planning something quite Big which i hope will make this place more epic. (will most likely be a new log
     
    So thought id update the before shots as its changed a fair bit since you seen it.
     
    1 Tidied up the TV areamoved sofa far back Fair neat will get better though

     
    2. spun bed around so takes up less room Much better rangement 

     
    3. 19c keep me cool, Auto setup for nighttime heating Turns on/off automatically so it doesnt get damp in here whilst im not their

     
     
    4. Cant see TV? watch Server/TV in the toilet

     
    5. my Nvidia Family is Growing

     
    6. spare monitor 120hz!

     
    7. New Chair For Guests

     
     
    8. Computer Area Not to sure i like it....

     
    9 Chromecast

     
    8. Tv shot

     



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    NewAndreas got a reaction from TheSLSAMG in do you need a tpm for your new pc rig?   
    indeed, check out www.reddit.com/r/jontron for more gifs
    nice Haywyre you got goin there
    gotta love haywyre
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    NewAndreas reacted to TheSLSAMG in do you need a tpm for your new pc rig?   
    That would be what OP is on about.
     
    dat jontron gif doe
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    NewAndreas reacted to scaryjam823 in What do you do for a living?   
    Not a damn thing.
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    NewAndreas reacted to frostin1990 in Show off your latest purchases   
    Sandisk Ultra Dual 16Gigs!!  Hidden file go here! 
     

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    NewAndreas reacted to kayodoc in Favourite keyboard short-cut command?   
    Alt + f4 because of its ability to give unlimited moniez and experiencez in games.... at least, that's what I tell the newbs. Works every time.
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    NewAndreas reacted to apt-get install Windows in Sennheiser IE80   
    So I bought them, the IE80s' that is, I'm very happy with them.
     
    Appreciate all the help everybody
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