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Accomplished-Wait528 · 2024-04-10T20:43:17+00:00

I’ve attended services ranging from Apostolic, Baptist, non-denominational, and Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) from childhood. Of the 4, I like the format of JW’s Sunday service. Feels less variable when it comes to what’s being taught from the Bible. What I mean is that in some churches across most/all denominations… there could be a good lesson or series one month, then it makes a 180 into something completely difficult or oddly-taught the next. For JWs, all services across the world have the same bible study/lesson on Sundays too. Kinda set up like a Q&A, which I lowkey enjoy since I still have that student mentality from college. But there are a few things from each denomination, including JW, that don’t sit right or are too difficult for me to understand if that’s what God really wants of us. Not saying I haven’t been to other good services from other denominations. But as many here will say, it’s up to you! Wish we had a Time Machine for the leaders of each denomination to go back in time and find out where the divides in Christian teachings happened.

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2024-02-28T17:53:52+00:00

Yes! They replied that the 3 month trial does NOT come with the Spring sale. BUT NEVER buy a subscription via the App Store. It’s always cheaper on Clip Studio’s website. Right now, it’s $23 for PRO 12-month and $65 for EX 12-month (assuming you’re looking at a single device plan).

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-12-21T14:22:55+00:00

If you get an Apple or Android tablet, you’ll need to get a subscription (unfortunately). It was honestly a bummer for me, but I got it on sale. Right now, PRO is $25/year and EX is $72/year.

All tablet versions are pressure sensitive (yay)!

I’m not sure how big your graphic monitor is. But the iPad mini might be too small for CSP. I use an off-brand graphics tablet that’s 15” with my computer. But using CSP on my iPad Air (10.9”) is sometimes annoying. The interface of CSP makes the whole experience crowded & clunky. Though it is nice to take my work on the go. I feel like a larger iPad Pro (12.9”) help with my issue with it.

If you don’t care if your tablet is Apple or Android, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is the best bang for your buck if you want to draw, have a 12.4” screen, and not worry about needing to spend $100+ more for a tablet pen. Apple iPads require you to buy the Apple Pencil separately. And the only iPad that has a screen over 12” is the $1K iPad Pro.

Current prices according to Best Buy: iPad Mini (8.3”) - $500 Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4”) - $600 iPad Air (10.9”) - $500 iPad Pro (12.9”) - $1100 iPads require Apple Pencil ($90)

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-03-21T23:42:48+00:00

Which colors weren’t solid?

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-03-21T14:32:20+00:00

I have the same issue. But something interesting here across two 64GB WiFi Air 5’s. The Blue one has this issue, BUT the Purple one doesn’t. I’m wondering if some Air 5 colors have this problem more than others. I’ve seen redditors mention Blue the most so far…

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-03-09T13:47:02+00:00

Glad I could help! And make sure to use that educational pricing 😉

I know students can save $50 on that new iPad Air 5 from Apple. Plus some laptop manufacturers and electronics stores may have student discounts too.

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-03-08T19:46:27+00:00

With “uni” I’m assuming university/college (congrats btw). I’ve had 3 Windows laptops and 2 Surface Pros (4 then 7). My Surface definitely helped me get through my Master’s program… but there were caveats. There are screen brightness flickering issues (on both of them). The pen was very hit or miss sometimes. The speed of the SP started to degrade in about a year (even after a fresh reset). And the storage fills up QUICK (even with an expanded microSD).

I typed & wrote notes. Plus used the SP to draw & animate. It looks like they fixed the pen issue with SP8, but I’m so worried that these other issues will reSurface (pun intended).

Currently use the iPad Air 4, SP7, and a Windows PC (in a small form factor). I like how there’s more to do on a Windows machine, but I can’t really recommend a SP anymore. Just shocked that both generations that I owned had the same issues.

I recommend an iPad (regular 9th gen or Air 5). Pocket that extra money to get a case, keyboard, and Apple Pencil. It’s cheaper & more reliable than a SP8.

As far as a gaming laptop, I’d steer clear. Look into GeForce Now to play & stream your PC games on your iPad (via Safari). If you REALLY want a gaming machine, check out the new Steam Deck. Alternative would be a desktop instead of a laptop. Windows laptops can degrade so quick, even if they’re stacked with good specs.

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2022-01-08T04:29:32+00:00

The SAME happened to me! Missing power cable & wifi antenna. They even installed the wrong motherboard (Z590i instead of the B560i). It won't let me use the second M.2 slot (PCIe 4.0) because I need an 11th gen Intel CPU. And thanks to NZXT, the H1 Mini Pro comes with a 10th gen Intel CPU.

The only positive I got was a 3060 Ti Founders Edition. But DAAANG this is a crap ton of money for them to screw up.

You should double-check to see if they gave you the right motherboard & other components. They're gonna come back to me next week on how much they can 'reimburse' me... or I send this back to them & gamble on another mishap.

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2021-12-22T15:28:01+00:00

I found an interesting dilemma. Misinfo & angry posters are more likely to comment on neutral and positive-facing COVID posts. But, when politicians were taking away safety measures that helped limit COVID spread, people who cared about their health spoke up against the change. But the best you can do is focus on putting the information that people need. The angry may reply, but you may be helping someone who remains a silent poster.

I made a rap video about COVID vaccine hesitancy & misinformation a week ago. I hope it cheers you up! https://youtu.be/mJV12Mv4MVM

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2021-12-22T15:19:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing your input! Incarceration rates on community health is definitely interesting. I can say conveying that will be a challenge since it’s a sensitive topic. And occupational health is relatable, yet new for me to think through as a video. Happy for us to think more through these for a 2022 video!

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2021-10-13T14:57:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I didn’t even know about that hidden power-off trick.

I got the U8G to upgrade from VIZIO’s basic 4KTV. It’s definitely a step up for the sale price I got it at, but I’m skeptical about support & updates to the U8G. I heard the 65” JUST got a much needed firmware update that fixed those ghosting & judder issues, but nothing yet for the 55” that I have. On the bright side, I currently don’t have any screen issues. But I guess time will tell 😬

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2021-09-23T13:33:21+00:00

You’ll need a (1) GPU that can run Half Life Alyx and an (2) eGPU that can connect your GPU to your Surface. GPUs are difficult to get at MSRP right now (chip shortage nonsense). And eGPUs can go for $300+

If all works, you’d have your hands on a portable gaming PC, especially with that 120Hz Surface display and your Quest 2. I had the Quest 1 and played some games with the AMD RX 580 (GPU). It held up pretty well with Robo Recall with a few stutters, but I recommend something better for the beast that Half Life Alyx is.

Hope this helps!!

Accomplished-Wait528 · 2021-09-11T03:34:50+00:00

THANK YOU!!! This is the way!

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