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Who's into the keycap swapping, custom keyboard stuff?
I've been using this membrane keyboard since 2008 and it's still going strong, but I assume I'll have to buy a mechanical keyboard with cherry MX switches to customize the keys? Are most custom keycaps you can find online basically compatible with any keyboard that uses the cherry MX switch?
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Anyone know off the top of their head what the best value laptops are nowadays? My work laptop is starting to lag and I'm debating on upgrading to something new.
Only downside is my current laptop is from maybe 2017-18? So it's good enough to use but not sure if it has much if any resale value.
First question about your laptop -- how much RAM does it have now? and have you maxed out your SODIMM slots?
My laptop is from around 2017 - 2018 as well, and at the time, it only came with 8GB RAM. I started noticing it getting slower some time last year, and I so spent ~$25+tax during BF to add another 8GB of RAM into it. Of course it didn't change into any sort of speed demon, but it is running a lot smoother with noticeably less lag now. I figure if that $25+tax means I can squeeze another 12 - 18 months out of the laptop, I would have gotten more than my money's worth.
For business, I'm a huge fan of Lenovo Thinkpads. They've always been a solid design and very little issues. Although Lenovo's pricing has gone up a little, I still think they're the best for business.
HP Elitebooks are also nice in comparison with the Aluminum design similar to Macbooks, but still on the slightly thicker side.
For selling depending on the specs i've sold used Thinkpads(2015-2019) for ~$200, i5, 8GB, 256SSD. There's always someone looking for a used cheap laptop. But I always price my stuff a little under market, so I can just get rid of the items instead of hoping to get max $ amount.
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2006 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 400cc ATV (Offroad trails + Winter Snow Plow)
1995 Toyota Tacoma (Toy Hauler)
2003 Honda Civic SIR (Daily Beater)
2018 KTM 390 Duke (Gas Saver)
2017 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech + STI 6MT (Weekend Track)
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2001 Honda Odyssey
2009 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Honda Ruckus
2007 Husqvarna SM610 SuperMoto
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Anyone have an Nvidia Shield or Apple TV? Looking to get some sort of streaming box since the apps on my TV are slow and the remote sucks for navigating.
I believe both devices also support apps like kodi for additional features.
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I have PCs, Macbooks, and Android Phones. Casting anything to the TV would come from either a macbook or an android phone. So its kind of a toss up in that sense for ATV vs Shield.
I am more interested in the modding capabilities of the units in regards to like IPTV apps (English and Chinese ones).
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I thought CableMod makes quality products, but this happened.
Just now, I tried to install a Vertical GPU Mount from "CableMod" onto Corsair 275R Case.
I couldn't even install its IO shield backplate into Corsair 275R because its IO shield is so thick!!!
Also, couldn't get EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 properly inserted into PCIE Riser due to design flaw!!!
The whole thing is flimsy AF!!! geez....what a garbage compare to Lian Li, or Phanteks.
Vertical GPU mounts are hit or miss. Too many variables unless the one is made specifically for your case.
FWIW, I used the Corsair mount with the Corsair 4000D and it was fine. I was liquid cooling it though, so not too sure if it would fit a thicker card like the 3080 FTW3.
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