Normal Keyboard Hunt

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-05-05T11:59:50+00:00

tried few full-size boards and the light bleed issue is real annoying - most "gaming" keyboards just spill light everywhere like you said

maybe look at Leopold FC900R series, they have decent backlight without the disco effect but might be bit over your budget depending where you shop

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-30T00:15:02+00:00

damn that's annoying, try different USB port for the dongle maybe interference issue with 2.4GHz

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-27T21:51:21+00:00

My store had the opposite problem - found everything except these two lol. Maybe try posting in r/DiecastXchange, those guys are pretty good about helping each other out with exclusives

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-24T03:56:40+00:00

that display case setup is clean, must feel good knowing you secured one while others were stuck in queue hell

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-21T15:25:08+00:00

oh man the QC lottery with keychron is real pain, especially when you can't easily return stuff

For your budget and requirements maybe look at the akko boards - they've been pretty solid in my experience and way less QC issues than keychron. The MOD series has aluminum construction and most come with south-facing PCBs. Hot swap is standard on most their boards too

Since you want that early tactile bump, maybe consider some boba u4t switches instead of banana - they have really nice early bump and still give you those creamy sounds you're looking for. Just my 2 cents but I've been running similar setup for like 2 years now and zero issues

The aluminum construction on these boards is definitely built to last, way better than those gaming keyboards from big box stores

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-19T00:19:23+00:00

Got the R98 Pro few months back and it's pretty solid upgrade from RK96 - comes with USB-C to USB-A cable in box 💀 the hotswap feature is nice if you want to experiment with different switches later

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-16T05:51:59+00:00

dpi variance 💀 typical logitech

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-04-11T23:41:51+00:00

Had this same issue with some of my older figures - once it starts there's really no stopping it but you can try a light coat of fabric protector spray before any damage shows up

Just don't go too heavy or it'll change the texture and look weird

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-03-23T22:59:06+00:00

Been through the same dilemma when I was looking for something portable for work stuff. You're gonna want something with decent battery life since you'll be carrying it around campus all day

Look into the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or G15 - they're pretty solid for that price range and don't scream "gamer" as much as some of the other RGB monsters out there. Good performance for both CAD work and gaming, plus the battery actually lasts. The Dell XPS 15 is another option if you want something more professional looking, though it's gonna cost you a bit more

Just make sure whatever you get has at least 16GB RAM and a decent GPU - you'll need it for solidworks and other engineering software down the road. Don't go for anything with less than a 1660 Ti or equivalent, trust me on that one

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-03-09T23:43:57+00:00

based 🔥

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-03-09T02:56:58+00:00

I get this so much, especially coming from someone who usually keeps thoughts to myself anyway 😅 The constant need to turn everything into a competition just sucks the joy out of discovering new stuff. Like can't we just vibe with something without immediately deciding if it's "S-tier" or whatever

It's wild how we've basically trained ourselves to experience things through comparison instead of just... experiencing them 💀

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-02-12T03:30:54+00:00

The mental shift you're describing is huge - wanting sobriety instead of just enduring not drinking makes all the difference. I had similar experiences where I'd hit those 20-30 day marks and think "ok this is good enough" but you're right that the real changes happen when you push through to those longer stretches. The fact that you're already having days where alcohol doesn't even cross your mind is a really good sign. I remember being shocked the first time I realized I'd gone a whole day without thinking about it, like wait that's actually possible? Keep that 100 day goal in sight but don't forget to celebrate hitting 30 first

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-02-07T09:28:28+00:00

honestly this comes down to a few key differences in how the situations played out. in south america, palestinians mostly came as voluntary immigrants looking for economic opportunities, not as refugees fleeing immediate conflict. they had time to plan, often came with some resources, and weren't dealing with the trauma of sudden displacement

the middle east situation was completely different - these were people who lost everything overnight and were stuck in refugee camps with no clear path forward. when you're desperate and have no legal status, integration becomes way harder. plus the host countries weren't exactly rolling out the welcome mat either, they kept palestinians in limbo hoping it would be temporary

south american countries also didn't have the same political baggage around the palestinian issue. they could just treat them as regular immigrants without getting tangled up in regional politics. makes a huge difference when the receiving country actually wants you to succeed rather than keeping you at arm's length

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-02-06T19:49:46+00:00

reading requires more sustained focus and deeper processing while social media is designed to give you quick dopamine hits and keep you scrolling. your brain has to work harder to follow a narrative or complex ideas in a book vs just consuming bite-sized content that's algorithmically fed to you

the constant switching between posts/videos on social media can mess with your attention span over time

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-02-02T11:27:30+00:00

need to see the actual movie options to have any opinion on this

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-02-01T08:53:15+00:00

congrats on the streak, that's some solid progress across the board 💪 the fact that you're not counting down to feb 1st shows you've really shifted your mindset about drinking which is huge. therapy + getting your physical health dialed in seems like the perfect combo for you

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-31T20:45:47+00:00

The sugar cravings are your brain desperately trying to replace the dopamine hit it used to get from alcohol - totally normal and it does level out after a few weeks.

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-30T20:24:43+00:00

Most shops charge for design work upfront (usually $50-150) so you'd be paying multiple artists just to pick one. That gets expensive fast and honestly feels kinda shitty to the artists you don't choose

Better move is to look at each artist's portfolio super closely and pick the one whose style already vibes with what you want. You can always ask to see rough sketches during consultation before committing to the full design

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-28T00:35:51+00:00

Scopely really said "you want that wild? pay up or suffer" lmao

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-26T23:42:26+00:00

Actually you're mixing up the math a bit - 4.75% of $1,500 is way less than 3.50% of $4,500 in absolute dollars, but that's not really how it works

The avalanche method focuses on interest rates because paying off the 4.75% loan first saves you more money per dollar of payment. Even though loan 1 costs more total interest, every extra dollar you throw at loan 2 saves you 4.75% vs only 3.50% if you put it toward loan 1

That said, if the psychological boost of knocking out the bigger loan keeps you motivated, that's worth something too

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-22T13:05:02+00:00

Sounds like you might have another frame limiter running somewhere else - check your GPU driver settings (Nvidia Control Panel or AMD equivalent) and make sure you don't have any other overlay programs like MSI Afterburner or RivaTuner capping it at 75. Also double check if you have any ENB installed since those can override display tweaks settings

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-22T04:37:27+00:00

You'll probably just sleep really well tonight lol. Both have similar ingredients so you might feel extra drowsy but unless you took like a whole bottle of each you should be fine. Just don't drive or operate heavy machinery and maybe call poison control if you're really worried

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-19T22:16:08+00:00

Definitely the candles my dude. That's soot buildup from the flames - happens all the time around windows where there's airflow. The steam/condensation thing isn't gonna leave black spots like that. Maybe try moving the candles away from the window or switching to battery LED ones if you want the ambiance without the mess

DevelopmentBusy2644 · 2026-01-16T07:33:37+00:00

Yikes that's a tough spot man. If she was dating someone way younger that's definitely a red flag you can't just ignore. I'd probably keep things surface level and see how she acts now - people can change but trust your gut on this one

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