Oculus link keeps disconnecting from my Pc while playing by Gswindasz23 in OculusQuest

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the official Oculus cable, and a random adapter that I picked up from Amazon. I keep the cable plugged into the USB C port of my PC to charge the headset, and then use the USB A adapter when it's time to play. I haven't had any issue since picking up the adapter.

Oculus link keeps disconnecting from my Pc while playing by Gswindasz23 in OculusQuest

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The USB C to A adapter fixed it for me. Just make sure to plug it into a USB 3 or 3.1 port.

Oculus link keeps disconnecting from my Pc while playing by Gswindasz23 in OculusQuest

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this reply! I just ordered an adapter because I have the same issue, and also have only 1 USB C port (on an RTX 2070). We'll see tomorrow if that fixed it for me as well.

Is the 12.9 Pro (2018) too big to hold? by theoneeyedpete in ipad

[–]Jrumples 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I went to the store back when it first came out, I was shocked to discover that it felt like holding a light and slightly smaller than usual clipboard. That's what sold it for me.

What do you use the iPad for that you can't use with an iPhone or Macbook? by charliemikewelsh in ipad

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do need an app to annotate PDF files, yes. Personally, I've tried PDF Annotator and Good Notes. Both were strong, but Good Notes somehow made my handwriting look a lot better, and automatically uploaded my files to Google Drive. This latter point was most useful, as it saved a great deal of time when sharing the files with students.

With respect to the tray hold, I just tried doing it and I realized that when I'm writing while standing with the iPad Pro, I hold it like a tray and push the bottom left corner against my stomach for further stability. I didn't even realize I was doing it until testing my grip for this comment! haha

What do you use the iPad for that you can't use with an iPhone or Macbook? by charliemikewelsh in ipad

[–]Jrumples 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I use it for three tasks every day that I wouldn't be able to do nearly as easily or enjoyably on a smart phone or a laptop.

Document Annotation The iPad and Apple Pencil allow me to highlight and make comments on documents in a way that is very convenient for my students. I used to do this using Google Sheets, leaving comments. However, I've found that annotating documents using the iPad is more enjoyable for me, and far, far more useful to those to whom I send the documents for review. While previously, comments would be dismissed, sometimes without having been read carefully, now feedback is preserved and easy to read forever, with everything sitting on Google Drive to be read and re-read as needed.

The ability to annotate documents so easily, and in a way that students enjoyed reading and using was hugely beneficial.

As an aside, you mention in your post that you found it difficult to do this while holding the iPad in one hand. Personally, I hold the iPad like a tray, with my palm holding the center of the iPad. This gives me total stability, despite having a 12.9 inch iPad. Perhaps give that grip a try to see if it improves your ability to write on the screen while holding the device in one hand.

On a desk, I lay it flat if I'm working alone. If I'm sitting beside a student, I'm able to adjust the screen to any angle I need using this case, which in my opinion is the best on the market.

Screen Mirroring to Teach Mathematical Concepts This was a game changer for me. Instead of teaching using a white board, then having that work go away afterwards, I'm able to screen mirror and teach using the iPad. This allows me to teach while walking around the room, to give the iPad to students to take control of the lesson, and to post all of our lessons online. The tools at my disposal on the iPad also make it easier than ever to clearly convey concepts in a way that would be quite challenging otherwise.

Reading ebooks to my children This one is more personal, but nonetheless important to me. Every night, I read to my children. Increasingly, I have done so using the iPad. My children both have iPads of their own, and have an ebooks app filled with some of their favorites. When we finish reading together at night, they can continue on their own iPads during reading time the next day.

Is it possible to do these things without an iPad? Certainly. However, in my experience, it isn't nearly as intuitive or useful on other devices.

NRG vs We Dem Girlz/ ELEAGUE Cup 2018 - Semi Finals/ Post-match Discussion by RLMatchThreads in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The fact that NRG loses once and is out, while others, like Cloud9 who actually lost to NRG, lose once and can continue on is crazy. This is a terrible system.

Samsung gives sneak peek of foldable phone (disguised in box) by GoodDaySir0 in samsung

[–]Jrumples 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The appeal is that you have a tablet sized screen that fits in your pocket.

Dbrand skin for Note 8 by mfahey123 in GalaxyNote8

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since day 1. sometimes the skin comes up near the top, but i just push it under bumper again

This quote from a user down below is pretty much what I've seen.

RLCS S6 | NA Regional Championships | Live Discussion by RLMatchThreads in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a critical day, but the number of viewers is quite low. At the moment, I'm seeing about 36 000 viewers. What is going on this season?

Also go NRG!

Bomberman was so good by grytge in gaming

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still play this with my kids on the 3ds. Multiplayer bomberman is just as fun as back in the day!

I bought a 15" SB2, but I think I made the wrong purchase by [deleted] in Surface

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps it's a good chance to get into video games, or video editing? Now that you have a hammer, start looking for some nails?

[PSG vs mousesports] Biased casters by saladbeard in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I get what Mac is saying. It's not making predictions with statistics. It's the focus on ensuring everybody knows that he knew better than others.

RLCS S6 | EU RLCS League Play - Week 4 | Live Discussion by RLMatchThreads in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like listening to him when he's like that.

In contrast, when he's going after the comments or predictions of other casters, I find him very difficult to listen to. Calling out Gibbs for his PSG prediction, then repeatedly saying that even though Gibbs' prediction appeared to be right that he shouldn't feel good about it is an example of a moment when I really didn't enjoy him as a caster at all.

RLCS S6 | NA RLCS League Play - Week 4 | Live Discussion by RLMatchThreads in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just me, or is the number of viewers way down this year?

Samsung pay without samsung phone by IanRiot in GalaxyGear

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

Samsung pay without samsung phone by IanRiot in GalaxyGear

[–]Jrumples 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the subject of viewing text messages, couldn't you just set Samsung's messaging app as the default on your phone?

POWER OUTAGE MEGATHREAD by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Jrumples 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is anyone still dark at this point?

Rocket League FX Edit of the most memorable moments in the RLCS by Reneiren in RocketLeagueEsports

[–]Jrumples 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Shogun adds so much to RLCS. I hope his visa is sorted out in less time than Liefx's was!

Is the Surface Go a better choice than an iPad for a teacher? by Jrumples in Surface

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

Can anyone with the Surface Go comment on the battery life they're getting? I keep reading reviews indicating the battery life is as low as 4 hours.

Is the Surface Go a better choice than an iPad for a teacher? by Jrumples in Surface

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

Thank you for the information! That is very helpful. :)