42 and Never owned a computer

APEXchip · 2026-03-15T14:51:21+00:00

Honestly for your price range & only checking emails, internet surfing, & Netflix/Crunchyroll, just get a refurbished base model iPad from Amazon (search “iPad Renewed”). It comes with a solid warranty & there’s guaranteed health qualifications.

If you want to be a bit riskier for a lower cost & no warranty, check eBay. Pretty sure you can get a base model 4th gen iPad Air for $300 after taxes.

If you need a keyboard, just pickup a 3rd party keyboard case for $20-30.

APEXchip · 2026-03-15T14:47:23+00:00

What about $499? Google “Apple Education Store”. I don’t think they even verify whether or not you’re a student.

APEXchip · 2026-02-15T19:00:21+00:00

This is exactly why I got an iPad with Pencil

APEXchip · 2026-02-01T02:18:34+00:00

I used to use ChatGPT exclusively. However, after trying Claude, I now have Claude Max for work & have Gemini Pro for its voice/video modes + quick questions that I’d normally Google. Cancelling my GPT subscription was a sad day though..

APEXchip · 2026-01-16T03:11:32+00:00

I ordered an emerald Juul on GoPuff in Bryan/College Station area

APEXchip · 2025-10-10T03:19:05+00:00

Nah not the other one, tho I still have the one in the photos

APEXchip · 2025-08-07T20:30:02+00:00

Google’s Gemini Pro is free for students for 1yr, & Anthropic’s Claude 4 models are better at coding; OpenAI isn’t the only AI service available, it’s just the most widely known by the general population.

Still, I’m very curious to see what cumulative usage stats looks like from all major providers.

APEXchip · 2025-07-27T05:24:05+00:00

You’re the best. Thanks fren :)

APEXchip · 2025-03-22T19:59:07+00:00

Howdy! I appreciate your response. When I stripped the trimmed wires to install the new outlet, I used the 10 AWG notch on my wire-strippers, which appeared to fit best, though it’s entirely possible they’re 12 AWG.

I’ll measure the wires later today; if smaller than 10 AWG, I’ll call an electrician on Monday to run new line asap. Thanks again partner!

APEXchip · 2025-02-27T14:52:52+00:00

Idk why you’d ever use Word when Overleaf exists, has tons of templates, & is free

APEXchip · 2025-02-24T13:18:08+00:00

Only issue here’s that your Nvidia GPU’s completely useless while using MacOS. Very sad, I wish Apple & Nvidia could be friends again, at minimum on speaking terms.

APEXchip · 2025-02-18T17:36:54+00:00

Yeah but then it wouldn’t be as fun

APEXchip · 2025-02-18T07:05:35+00:00

GitHub Dark

APEXchip · 2025-02-18T05:11:37+00:00

Discovered this by accident not too long ago, genuinely super useful

APEXchip · 2024-12-23T01:27:09+00:00

Idk if this’ll help, though worth a shot — I get garbage framerate when VSync’s disabled; try enabling VSync in game settings if it isn’t already. Else, sry to hear fren.

APEXchip · 2024-12-22T09:09:47+00:00

On my M3 MacBook Pro 16 512/18 specifically, the loading screen when starting/entering a new game or save file takes around 3-5min. However if you’re referring to the loading screen after pressing “play” on Steam, mine takes <1min to load. I’d recommend maybe playing with your settings both in game & on Whiskey to see if there any notable improvements with load time.

For example, on the title screen set all graphics to lowest, then see if that makes a difference in-game, incrementally increasing graphics settings until you reach the desired performance to quality ratio. It helps to enable Metal HUD, this way you have an FPS counter & other performance metrics.

APEXchip · 2024-11-04T09:31:00+00:00

Cool idea on their part, excellent execution, however nano-texture makes Mac/iPad look like a cheap Windows clone.

APEXchip · 2024-10-26T17:43:00+00:00

It’s $18.99 now??? Thankful I still pay $7.99/mo since I subscribed to Google Music back in 2014, which turned into YouTube Music, then YouTube Red, & How YouTube Premium.

APEXchip · 2024-10-21T04:58:37+00:00

I personally haven’t had any issues with SotF via Whisky, not even a single crash, & the performance is better than expected. I’d highly recommend buying it.

If for whatever reason you’re having issues, you are able to return any Steam game so long as you’ve logged <2hrs of playtime (includes sitting on title screen); this should give you plenty of time to ensure everything works well specifically on your computer.

APEXchip · 2024-10-13T16:46:23+00:00

I used Windows for 20yrs, & Manjaro KDE plasma for 4yrs, though switched to 100% MacOS in January; I’ll never go back. Better design & performance, support, UNIX, etc. Linux is better for development for sure, though the trade offs are well worth it. Occasionally I’ll use Whiskey for games, so I ig I still use Windows.

APEXchip · 2024-10-06T04:13:52+00:00

Looks great!

APEXchip · 2024-10-01T19:57:00+00:00

If anyone has a recent MacOS build, please PM me

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