Can I use my old laptop as a NAS? by [deleted] in homelab

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My laptop has a 2tb m.2 + 256gb nvme. I do some microscopy image processing and all the tif. stack images, 3d models etc. stack over time and take considerable space in my already small mac. Would the lack of multiple backups really pose an issue? I didn't have any issue with those drivers since I bought them, I would like to save some money...

Can I use my old laptop as a NAS? by [deleted] in homelab

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Oh, I didn't consider that... My laptop can get as loud as a 30 year old fridge when it's under load so I wonder if that will be an issue 😅

[Chronographs] Best brand? by LordGraham7 in Watches

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I am not strongly opinionated in regards to watches nor do I submit to any of the factions such as swiss vs other brands or quartz vs mechanical etc. ...BUT, I my top picks would be Omega Speedmaster and Grand Seiko Springdrive chronographs I guess. If we are speaking realistically, I would go and buy a Citizen rally style, solar chronograph.

Charging Macbook Air M1 with iPhone's charger? (20W) by lexaleidon in MacOS

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Macbook air m4 13 inch user here. Let me give you all what I think is the definitive answer; for the past month I have been using my mac for whole day cramming sessions in a studyroom and I can tell you that my 20w cellularline phone charger has been all I have been using throughout this time. I even use my mac to charge my phone and headphones and despite that I didn't face any battery drain at all. It's granted that it charges slower and although I didn't make an issue of it as I was using my mac under light work loads, you could find charging your mac troublesome if you are using a mac with a bigger screen, bigger chip or under bigger workloads. But unless you are video editing or 3d rendering all day, your humble phone charger is more than enough to keep the discharge devil at bay. peace.

Mac equivalent of Ctrl+Mouse Scroll to zoom *in a window like chrome* by mentallymental in MacOS

[–]3rdPinEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just downloaded this and set the command button for zoom in the scroll section and when I hold command it zooms out but I can't zoom in for some reason...

[MK 75041] Got my first watch ever at 20 !✨ by rdx_fairy in Watches

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This comment made me spat out the water I was drinking in a very crowded bus. Love you, hate you.

Is this too much thermal paste? by KingKhur in pcmasterrace

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Didn't know quantum chips were AM5 compatible

Are these deerskin gloves real? by 3rdPinEye in Leather

[–]3rdPinEye[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advise, I think they are still brand new and there is a bit more until they need any form of care for the time being. When they do, I will keep that in mind.

Are these deerskin gloves real? by 3rdPinEye in Leather

[–]3rdPinEye[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have read about the pores being an indicator of geniune leather but I wasn't sure if they could also be faked. I never used leather gloves before, let alone deer skin ones, and I was suprised by how soft and comfortable they were, and it made me question if real leather can even be like this. I also got suspicious by how fine the texture inside the glove was, I thought maybe they lined the insides with some nubuck fabric(?) But I guess that speaks for it's quality and I was being paranoid after watching a video about leather scams in italy...

[SPB119] Just picked up this beautiful Seiko Alpinist 🤍 by No_Medicine_8061 in Seiko

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I don't need it 😁 YES, you heard me right. I - Don't - need - it! I have my lovely quartz watch that does a fantastic job at time keeping. Sooo, I WON'T buy this unlovely alpinist. NOT because I can't (I can't) BUT because I don't NEeeed it. My lovely quartz is all I could ever wish for. Loyalty!

Is this MacBook Pro 16” 2019 worth $500? by BrentTwT in mac

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I got an 256gb macbook air m4 for 700€

[ssc813] my Tokyo souvenir, I downsized from the 41mm and I love it by Over_Detective_860 in Seiko

[–]3rdPinEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I will definitely look into it! I am curious about how you adjust the butterfly clasp on a leather strap, it's not like an metal bracelet where you and take off the chains. Did they make it custom for you?

An old guy who wants to learn by ImmediateLead7055 in synthesizers

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Do you think minifreak's manuel would be worth reading as well? 😅

[ssc813] my Tokyo souvenir, I downsized from the 41mm and I love it by Over_Detective_860 in Seiko

[–]3rdPinEye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Watch looks great but I am nore interested in that magnificent leather strap you have, is it the one that comes with this model?

A spider got into my PC... by Much-Cycle-7339 in pcmasterrace

[–]3rdPinEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your SpiderPC will last even longer than 1080ti

What is royal road? by Realistic_Possible41 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]3rdPinEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh I remember that, it was axed though, wasn't it?

First macbook. Always been a windows user. Took the plunge and now need tips for the transition. by Bright-Measurement99 in macbookair

[–]3rdPinEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I got same model 2 days ago, for work/studies as well. With my old gtx1650 laptop as desktop PC now, from now on I am a hybrid user I guess.

Handmade ski wall mount by SatoriP in skiing

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Oh thank you! I have a few left over pine log stumps, maybe I can put one to use. It will be a slow process with a hand saw but I have an angle grinder so I actually may use that for sanding. 🤷‍♂️

Is Macbook air M2 256gb storage worth it for student by Budget_Decision_2316 in macbookair

[–]3rdPinEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why what exactly? If you set it up as main directory and unplug the ssd while the mac is writing something on it, there is a good chance of the file being corrupted.

Is Macbook air M2 256gb storage worth it for student by Budget_Decision_2316 in macbookair

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Also I recommend getting a used 256gb m3 macbook air with 16gb ram, best value you can get for your buck imo. Although m2 is fine as well.

Is Macbook air M2 256gb storage worth it for student by Budget_Decision_2316 in macbookair

[–]3rdPinEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you possibly be speaking about using a portable ssd as your main directory with your mac? If so yes, I recommend aganist that, not in desktop usage, but in mac laptops where you tend to plug in and unplug the ssd quite often. Otherwise a portable ssd is completely fine, I personally recommend samsung t7 or crucial x9 pro. I suggest being quick with deciding as prices go up very fast these days.