Recent content by Special K

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    anyone else here have an Ikea Bekant desk?

    My solution was to return the Bekant and turn my Galant around so that the straight edge faces me and the curved edge is against the wall. My original reason for buying the Bekant was because I wanted a straight desk as opposed to a curved/corner desk (Galant), but the Bekant was just too...
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    Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Thread

    Has AT announced when they will post their deep dive S8 review? I couldn't find a date posted anywhere.
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    Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Thread

    Does anyone know when the full review will be posted? I'm wondering if it will be up before the preorder window closes. Last year the Galaxy S7 review was posted 4 days before release date. It looks like S8 preorders end on 4/15, with a release date of 4/21.
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    USB flash drive for OS installs: 3.0 vs 2.0 speed

    If my primary use for a USB flash drive is OS installs, would a 3.0 drive show much benefit over a 2.0 drive? Based on the benchmark results I've seen, the 3.0 drives slow to almost 2.0 speeds when dealing with lots of smaller files. The large speed improvements are mainly when dealing with...
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    Best monitor(s) for remote access to a dual 24" 1920x1080 setup?

    Are you saying once I start a VNC server in Linux I can change the resolution of the server while it is running without having to restart? I thought the resolution had to be set when the server was created and could then not be changed. This is how I create a VNC server from within linux...
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    Best monitor(s) for remote access to a dual 24" 1920x1080 setup?

    I am using VNC because I have to. I have a VNC server running on a shared linux box at work. At my desk at work I have a PC running win7 and a VNC Viewer that I use to access the VNC server on the linux box. All of my actual "work" happens on the linux box. The vnc server is set to use close...
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    Best monitor(s) for remote access to a dual 24" 1920x1080 setup?

    At work I run a VNC session on a dual 24" 1920x1080 setup. At home I currently have a single 24" 1920x1080 monitor. This makes working remotely a pain because I have to use scrollbars to access the whole workspace. I am wondering what type of monitor setup at home would be best for remote...
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    Started Crossfit - update - I'm less fat now

    Are all the 1RMs part of normal Crossfit workouts, or another class you are taking? Do crossfit workouts normally involve 1RMs?
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    Anyone into LowCarb Baking ?

    Have you tried using either guar or xanthan gum only to see how the consistency compares?
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    Anyone into LowCarb Baking ?

    How much Guar and/or Xanthan Gum do you use for a given amount of smoothie liquid? I just started mixing 1/4 tsp of Xanthan Gum into my protein shakes that contain 16 oz of liquid (milk and cold brew coffee) and they come out with a nice consistency. I wonder if I should try the Guar Gum...
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    How do you create a smoothy?

    Here's my go to breakfast: 2 scoops ON 100% whey protein powder (I use 1 vanilla and 1 chocolate mint) 12 oz milk (I use whole, but whatever you prefer) 4 oz cold brew coffee 6.5 oz frozen banana (chop them up before freezing) 2 tbsp of nut butter (peanut and almond are my favorites) And my...
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    android app to record CPU, RAM, GPU usage?

    Is there an app that will log, not just show, my CPU, RAM, and GPU usage? My phone, a GS3, seems kind of sluggish overall and I'm trying to determine if it's the hardware simply unable to keep up with the apps I have installed, in which case a phone upgrade would be justified, or if it's...
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    Why is it so hard to find the right keyboard? I found mine finally and LOVE it.

    Here's a Filco with cherry MX blues and ISO layout: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-filco-ninja-majestouch-2-nkr-click-action-keyboard.asp It has the "ninja" style keycaps where the legends are on the front of the keycaps instead of the top.
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    Chirality

    I saw the title of your thread and immediately thought of the Radiolab episode of the same name. I then clicked the thread and it confirmed my hunch. The more recent Radiolab episodes haven't been up their usual standard of quality, and they have started to venture somewhat far from their...
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    Why is it so hard to find the right keyboard? I found mine finally and LOVE it.

    More information here: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Rollover,_blocking_and_ghosting In short, the PS2 interface supports N key rollover, provided the keyboard itself is wired for it, but the USB interface only supports 6 key rollover + modifiers, even if the keyboard itself is wired to...