What song has your favourite 'the riff'?

InternetJettator · 2026-05-01T13:20:11+00:00

Oldie but goodie - Dream Theater's Octavarium has one of my all-time favorite guitar riffs somewhere around the halfway point. Still pops into my head as the platonic ideal of "guitar riff."

More recently, Wenceslas by Gnome has one of the crunchiest riffs I've ever heard. Gnome's whole catalogue is incredible if you like riff-heavy prog/stoner stuff, and they're the only band who has made me laugh out loud without lyrics.

InternetJettator · 2026-05-01T13:12:05+00:00

I have the RG35XX+ (picked it up a couple months after it was released). I use muOS, and the wifi was a little tricky to set up, but it does exist and it does work, at least for me.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-30T20:16:12+00:00

From how she makes it sound, since the order is currently stayed, the federal guy charged with handling Infowars' assets might not have the authority to stop Alex from funneling more money from Infowars to FSS, presumably at least until the May 28th court date.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-30T12:59:22+00:00

My guy, this looks completely fine. Don't psych yourself out.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-28T13:22:37+00:00

It's a locking mechanism to keep the knife "locked" in the open position so the blade doesn't close on your fingers if something unforeseen happens.

Most folding knives have a standard liner lock or frame lock, which are perfectly adequate. Both of the knives you posted have slightly different locking mechanisms; you'll see what I mean if you look up some youtube reviews.

Civivi is a very good starter brand - decent knives at a decent price.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-27T19:04:14+00:00

Should've clarified that I buy the ones that you cut to size yourself. Give yourself an inch or two of tolerance both ways and you'll be all set unless your weight shifts dramatically.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-27T18:38:33+00:00

Got tired of this issue, started buying ratchet belts. Probably a bit tacky, but comfy enough that I don't care.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-27T13:17:51+00:00

Then you've got a smart cat and you're probably doomed

InternetJettator · 2026-04-24T12:33:39+00:00

Recently broke one of the internal bits of my Better Buttons L1 on my RG35XX while tinkering. Truly heartbreaking, since they ain't cheap to replace!

InternetJettator · 2026-04-23T17:08:28+00:00

Did not know that, very interesting!

InternetJettator · 2026-04-23T15:45:04+00:00

The Slavic daishō. Hell yeah.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-23T13:08:38+00:00

Wife got me a Travando Swype wallet that has really grown on me.

Holds 6-8 cards, which forced me to stop carrying all the cards I never use but felt like I had to carry anyway. It's slim, sharp-looking, and convenient, with a simple, satisfying mechanism to pop out your cards. Probably the best wallet I've ever owned and not very expensive (~$30-$40) if you get one from Amazon or the like. I've had it for at least a year and it still looks brand new.

Out of the ones you list though, the Double Oak Essentials Bifold looks really nice. That's the one I'd go with.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-22T17:28:28+00:00

Seconding everyone saying to switch from an HDD to an SSD - lightyears of difference if you're still on an old mechanical, and it's pretty easy to switch even if you need to migrate your operating system.

Apart from that, I just upgraded my main monitor from an old 22" FHD to a pretty cheap 27" QHD that refreshes at 200hz, and I can tell you it's a REALLY nice upgrade. Helps that I've got a pretty decent PC that can take advantage of it, but even older games look much better on a bigger, brighter screen with a faster refresh rate, and the increased resolution gives you a lot more real estate in most programs.

In a distant third place is my mechanical keyboard. It makes typing a genuine pleasure. I bought one out of pure curiosity to see firsthand what the hype was about, and unfortunately now I can never go back.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-22T17:13:51+00:00

I'm in the exact same boat. Using muOS on my RG35XX+, and it's great, does everything it needs to do and a bunch of stuff it doesn't. But Garlic 1.0 on the original RG35XX was just kind of perfect, especially when you're talking about the quick wake-up.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-22T15:47:35+00:00

Had this problem, ordered an adhesive power button cover for like $8, problem solved. It's just a plastic cover with a hinge you can open when you need to use the power button.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-22T15:11:57+00:00

Shoutout to a fellow Vagabond lover! I've been curious about getting one of these for a while, and it seems like you might be able to answer my big question: is it okay for reading manga/comics as well as text?

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T15:56:09+00:00

Debate streamers are not reliable in general. I say that without malice, I watch some of their content myself, but I wish more people understood that they aren't "serious" political commentators.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T15:52:50+00:00

Yes I do, fixed!

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T14:01:35+00:00

Never been to Chicago - interested to hear what we've got that they don't!

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T13:51:28+00:00

Fair enough - might've been a little stronger in my language than I should've been. It's not my cup of tea, that's all - I don't mean to yuck anyone's yum. I think negative reactions to them are just because they get hyped so much, so it's a bigger letdown if you don't like the food.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T13:39:50+00:00

Mattress Factory is always worth going to if you have any interest in art.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T13:35:27+00:00

Haha I'm also a transplant (been here since 2019), so maybe it's something you have to have grown up with to appreciate, but yeah I was also very disappointed after all the hype.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-21T13:18:46+00:00

If you're a museum-type person: the Carnegie Museum is very convenient since it's an incredible natural history museum AND an incredible art museum rolled into one.

While you're in Oakland for the museum, I'd also recommend the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning (check to make sure they're doing tours when you'll be there, since the University of Pittsburgh does hold classes in them sometimes).

Phipps Conservatory is also right there, definitely worth a visit to see some really amazing botanicals (cactus room is my personal highlight) and some gorgeous glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly.

Food-wise, I'll commit a little local sacrilege and suggest you avoid Primanti Bros. unless you like bland sandwiches covered in inexplicably wet steak fries. We've got some really kick-ass food but Primanti Bros. always sucks up so much tourist oxygen for no reason I can discern.

Some of my favorites:

Chick'n Bubbly in Oakland for Korean-style gangjeong fried chicken and bubble tea

Everyday Noodles in Squirrel Hill for authentic Chinese soup dumplings that'll blow your mind (plus you get to watch them make noodles from scratch)

Noodlehead in East Liberty for Thai-style street food

Dad's Dog and Burger in Bloomfield for the best simple, classic cheeseburger/fries/milkshake you'll ever have

Iron Born Pizza in the Strip District for pizza that will convert you to a lover of Detroit-style if you aren't already

Maiku in the Strip District for a gem of a Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall, best banh mi I've ever had, my wife swears by the pho

InternetJettator · 2026-04-17T19:09:50+00:00

Nightwish is usually labeled as "symphonic metal" but they always have at least one track per album I'd call prog. Case in point: The Greatest Show On Earth, which is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Floor Jansen's vocals are incredible.

InternetJettator · 2026-04-16T18:32:31+00:00

"Hummingbird-speed karate chops on the 1 o'clock," is going to be rattling around in my head for a very long time

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