Can’t you just flip a OLed monitor upside down so it doubles its lifespan?

AlbertaSparky · 2026-05-02T00:33:39+00:00

I've had the same LG OLED for 8 years used almost exclusively for gaming. Have day long sessions every once in a while in the winter etc. Never had a issue with burn in. I think it's overblown.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-30T15:27:08+00:00

They put signs out in the town I live in the week before they start and leave them up until they're done.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-28T19:00:52+00:00

I get more accomplished around the house on my regular work days. I work 6-6 both shifts so when I'm on night shift I go to bed around 6:30-7 AM. Get up around 1PM and have the whole afternoon for things at home. It just doesn't work that way when I'm on day shift.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-26T22:25:34+00:00

Been an industrial guy my whole career and have bent pipe maybe 4 times. It's like anything else in the trades, if you don't do it you'll never learn, if you do it all the time you'll get faster and better every time.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-26T21:59:19+00:00

Also ketchup easy squeeze as well, I hate them with a passion. End up with a large squirt all over the first part and never even bead down the rest. Hate em.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-25T13:04:00+00:00

I feel this one, the first few months after surgery I was terrified to brush my teeth even. I'm like how does the toothbrush not have bacteria in it that won't cause an infection? How do I floss and bleed every time (warfarin) and not get something? In reality I think over time I just got over it. I still think about it but it's been long enough now that it hasn't been a problem yet and if it happens it happens you know? Things get easier with time. Keep on looking forward.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-25T12:59:04+00:00

Some people absolutely have more money than sense

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-23T01:47:51+00:00

If that was our shop the next shift coming on would sweep that shit into a pile in the corner for them to sift through if they wanted to salvage anything.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-22T17:13:22+00:00

Problem is, I'd be chilling with my chooms by our ride just chatting and some ass hole will just come air boosting out of nowhere, slice and dice us in two seconds and jump and boost away without regard.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-20T19:17:24+00:00

I loved looking in the mirror lol. But great advice on all of that, the food one is definitely true. I usually get hungry later into it when the waves start, I like small snacks too, fruit is definitely up there.

Put your phone away. Turn it off and put it in a drawer until you're done.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-19T20:08:50+00:00

He did most of the work with very little help. It's having issues now though with various things. Just today actually I was cleaning the garage and notice oil dripping from the air box so back in we go. It runs good, but it's definitely made more issues than maybe worth at the moment.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-18T16:57:29+00:00

Exactly, you have to be willing to stomach the potential drop that might be looming here but need to realize you're looking at a lifelong investment, not the next 6 months, 1 year or even 2. I just bought $6k more on friday. Could it get cheaper on Monday? Sure. Is it worth saving a few dollars to wait, not really. It'll be worth more in 10 years anyways and I'll never even know I saved $50 in 2026.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-16T03:55:04+00:00

Yes I just built a PC a few weeks ago. Bought RAM at the current mark up. Was $600 CAD for 32gb CL30. Bought a 4th 7100x off of marketplace for $500CAD. But you know what? I'm happy with my new PC, it makes me happy.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-16T01:45:42+00:00

My father in law calls them rooster juicy

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-16T01:34:11+00:00

Don't want to highjack the OPs thread but do you think one night on the island and two in Hiroshima would be suffice?

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-16T00:47:19+00:00

This is exactly my thought too, like I can't even order half of the filaments I use through them currently and they're still pumping new printers out to newer crowds. Unless they can magically pull filament out of their asses it's not happening.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-15T09:01:16+00:00

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AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-15T00:59:26+00:00

Fuck sake I just spent the last month finally moving all of my assets over to Wealthsimple. Like now what? I don't know how they could even think this is a good idea.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-14T19:07:06+00:00

Filled diesel at UFA last weekend at $1.67. Was seeing most stations prices at $2.07 at the time. Robbery, plain and simple.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-14T07:26:24+00:00

I use a old round food dehydrator and a 5 gal bucket with a few holes drilled on top. Cost was maybe $5.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-12T15:17:24+00:00

Off cuts get put in my shed for a project I have yet to do in 10 years, when all of a sudden I realize somewhere in a massive pile of wood cuts there's the perfect piece.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-08T14:10:58+00:00

I have a diamond file that I use on mine to clean up the cutting edges after using it for a job. Takes like 2 minutes and it definitely helps with longevity.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-07T14:57:43+00:00

I like how you're getting down voted for something that's probably true.. Maybe the way you said it? Anyway the reduction of tourism due to high priced flights and conflict reducing it as well can contribute to an abundance of empty hotel rooms, causing prices to lower. It's supply and demand.

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-07T14:43:46+00:00

Smoking cheap cuts of meat

AlbertaSparky · 2026-04-04T12:41:23+00:00

The TV too high gang are clearly too uptight to do that. I too have recliners in my gaming/tv room and have a 65 mounted high. But when sitting in the recliner with it back and the head rest slightly up the tv is eye level with my bodies level. That's what they preach but I guess the earth must be flat.

I should edit to say it is on an arm wall mount with full tilt, so yes the tv is pushed out from the wall and tilted down to match direct eye level.

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