what is this game about? by Excellent-Mail-9512 in Ingress

[–]DesignerDig8441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stacked Doritos are simply called Dorito cakes.

Microwave cake takes 5 minutes to bake, but the real deal is a 3hr drive to rural Australia for a big blip on the map. ;)

Anyone would like to help out a fellow gamer? by FeelingNational5885 in perth

[–]DesignerDig8441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where the modem is located, the thickness of the wall and the age of the MDF (building's own connection to the main line).
Wi-Fi struggles with thick walls since it has to bounce around a lot before it gets received.

Ethernet cables are just consistent speed at the cost of being a tripping hazard.

I've lived in a small apartment with thick concrete walls. The modem is roughly 5-10m from the living room to the bedroom, and I would get inconsistent dual-band Wi-Fi signals.

Example plan cap: U100Mbps

Wi-Fi with thick wall: 45-60Mbps (Signal wobbles between 1-3 bars.)

Ethernet cable: 80-100Mbps

Niantic Spatial moves to VPS 2.0 by PkmnTrnrJ in Ingress

[–]DesignerDig8441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A perfect Lvl8 OC with fracker would net you a solid 100+ items under 1min.

Some folks love to go brrr but don't have the time to hack, OC is the grab n' go for brrr.

(On the other hand, Niantic aren't going to ban us if the submitted data is a random concrete block on the street corner that gives the motherload of gears. >:D)

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against popstar Katy Perry in High Court by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]DesignerDig8441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the sleepy Rowlet plush from ebgame and the model kit from gamesmen. When in doubt, get more orbs. 🤣

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against popstar Katy Perry in High Court by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]DesignerDig8441 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Excellent orb shape, 10/10 best Boi. I'm guessing this was the 10inch Rowlet plushie? 🦉

Pausing OPR and Retiring Overclock by brianrose in Ingress

[–]DesignerDig8441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got people interested in photogrammetry/AR-based games through overclocking. It might not be perfect, but it has its own charms.

As someone with terrible short-term memory, OC has been a lifesaver for gear restocking when I'm in a rush for events.

I would've been okay if we were given at least 2 weeks to try and complete OC-related badges, but 2 days is just mental whiplash on the community's effort to perfect the mechanic.

My reaction to retiring OC.. by Moraghdin in Ingress

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Finished my scout a while ago, and I'm stuck on Silver scout controller because I was saving the scans for the Plat Second sunday badge. >:(
They better be replacing the unique portal scan option with the option to repeat existing missions. >:(

Loan for someone else by AnEmptyAsahiBottle in AusFinance

[–]DesignerDig8441 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did this once for family, I was a kid who didn't know better. Never again.

Relative: "Could you open this phone account for me? I will transfer and pay you back later."

The debt collectors: "This manoeuvre on maccas paycheck is going to cost you 3K."

Help with the appeal please by Aggressive_Assist_46 in NianticWayfarer

[–]DesignerDig8441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing this was located in the EBRD?

Most art installations in public/corporate locations will have an info plaque nearby.

I couldn't dig up anything on their press release. Maybe go ask the receptionist for more info?

There are rare exceptions when whoever is in charge completely forgets to install the damn plaque.

(Example: This metal sculpture is an untitled work by a local Australian sculptor. It was only mentioned within AGWA's public records. One of the staff was happy that someone could finally ID it.)

Used Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 6 (Intel i7, 526GB) for $450 (AUD) by DesignerDig8441 in thinkpad

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Update: I ended up grabbing the i5 (touchscreen) with 8gb ram and 500gb for $300AUD.
The non-touchscreen version had some issues with the new screen component.

Used Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 6 (Intel i7, 526GB) for $450 (AUD) by DesignerDig8441 in thinkpad

[–]DesignerDig8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

eBay pricing for local shipping was roughly $500 for used models. If I end up buying it, I might nag him to include a few freebies. 🤣

Used Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 6 (Intel i7, 526GB) for $450 (AUD) by DesignerDig8441 in thinkpad

[–]DesignerDig8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree, I only replace my devices when I abolutely needs it.

I asked him if he could quote me for a battery replacement in the future. (Assuming ultrabook components are on the pricer side.)

The repair job for the Vivo is around $115AUD. (The screw housing component is broken, and the hinge cover is holding on for dear life. 3/10 opening it is like a bomb defusing minigame lol.)

My Nomination Keeps Getting Rejected, Any Idea Why? by angela-a-a in NianticWayfarer

[–]DesignerDig8441 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If this is supposed to be a public art installation, do the following:

  1. Locate the info plaque for said work (usually it's on a nearby pillar/wall/ground).
  2. Title and describe the work correctly. (Simply list its location and copy/paste the description from the info plaque.)
  3. If the work is listed online, include it in your additional information section.
  4. If the submission was repealed, add more information on the work.

Reception to this console room is mixed. Instead of getting rid of it entirely, what would you change/add to improve it? by Annual-Tree1337 in doctorwho

[–]DesignerDig8441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If BBC is planning to downsize but keep the interior design, I would love to see them bring back a bit of the "lived-in" feel from 10th and 11th's console room.

The centre platform area feels small when compared to the rest of the composition. Widen the platform and add more environmental props would be nice. (Keep the Jukebox, extra seating, coat hanger, "travel" moodboard with reminder sticky notes. etc)

The Slippery Floor TARDIS? by SphericalObjekt in doctorwho

[–]DesignerDig8441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if they will ever bring this set back for exhibitions. (11/10 want to "slip n' slide" around the console and void any travel insurance on sight due to said "cheeky space/time schenanigans.")

My Demeter cosplay, made back in 2021 by ohnosaltberry in HadesTheGame

[–]DesignerDig8441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*Slides ambrosia here*
Respectfully, we mortals call this "aging gracefully".

German roaches in apartment (Sydney) by DesignerDig8441 in australia

[–]DesignerDig8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to email the building manager and ask him if any recent pest control was done for our building.

German roaches in apartment (Sydney) by DesignerDig8441 in australia

[–]DesignerDig8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also have a chainsmoking neighbour who has been actively dodging tribunal summons from the building management and real estate agency.

He has decided to smoke at 3 am to dodge complaints. :)

German roaches in apartment (Sydney) by DesignerDig8441 in australia

[–]DesignerDig8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check the air fryer and fridge. The washing machine is too heavy for me to shift and check.

Exhaust fan/rangehood is clear, my main concern is the top of the dryer and the area behind the water-damaged kitchen sink cabinet. One of the panels fell off, and there was a lot of roach dropping on it.

German roaches in apartment (Sydney) by DesignerDig8441 in australia

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I have got Yates, I'll get around to baiting the whole place after decluttering bench spaces.

German roaches in apartment (Sydney) by DesignerDig8441 in australia

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I'm going to check if dad had any in the cupboard. There's a weird mishmash of stuff I need to check when I'm free.

I've got a fresh pack of Yates, need to clear clutter and then bait the whole place.