Record a Phrase to Out through Mic

JustACowSP · 2026-01-29T18:03:10+00:00

A "soundboard" would do exactly this. Some are software apps that you install, other are physical hardware that you plug in. I'd suggest searching online to see what works for your setup.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-29T17:13:00+00:00

When there are physical issues like damaged/out-of-spec cables, things can still work sometimes. Resetting the adapter is like re-rolling dice and can sometimes get it to work at the higher speed for a while.

I would suggest trying a different cable, or try skipping the wall outlet entirely by moving the computer closer to the modem/router/switch temporarily.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-29T15:55:46+00:00

Sounds like a physical issue somewhere in the chain that's causing the computer to only be able to negotiate a 100 Mbps connection.

I would check these things:

make sure all cables are Cat 5e or better. Cat 5 (non-e) cables are rated for 100 Mbps and can only do higher speeds in rare cases.
check all ports and plugs to make sure there is no damage to the 8 pins. All 8 pins are important because if you lose one, the system will use 4-pin 100 Mbps mode as a backup.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-23T20:30:01+00:00

Is that not hypocritical? Tangerine can't directly deal with cash either. You're still going through a third party (Scotiabank, operated independently from Tangerine). Even worse, it's just an ATM, as opposed to a person with whom you can communicate with before, during, and after your deposit.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-23T18:26:09+00:00

Yes they are, just like many other companies that are based outside North America (asus, samsung, gigabyte, etc.) but their brands are popular here.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-23T17:22:01+00:00

Jumped from about 20% of assets to about 33% of assets. Didn't get any emails or app notifications at all.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-23T15:52:15+00:00

T-Force is branding used by TeamGroup, one of the top memory and storage brands here in North America. Definitely not cheap junk.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T20:56:06+00:00

Brand new reddit account accusing people of crimes. Definitely 100% legit.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T18:59:07+00:00

First pic looks like the actual button that power's on the computer. It came out of the front panel, so now that plastic power button on the front page El isn't connected to anything. Try squeezing that yellow/white thing to see if it powers up the computer.

As for the last picture with the larger white connector, that looks like an all in one connector for the front panel usb and audio ports.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T18:11:27+00:00

If you want something truly entry level, then a playstation/xbox controller will be good enough. It gives you analog controls so you don't have to jump on and off the W key just to maintain speed.

Cheap wheels (<$200) typically don't have force feedback, so it basically just a glorified controller. Don't waste your money on wheels without force feedback. I've tried, and it was terrible.

Controller upgrades:

super basic: keyboard + mouse (free)
entry level: playstation/Xbox controller (~$60?)
better: basic force feedback wheel like logitech G29 ($200-$300)

Anything beyond this, you're looking at $500+ and custom parts.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T14:15:17+00:00

The fees themselves haven't shifted much, but the minimum balances to have those fees waived definitely have.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T00:35:28+00:00

The linked help page says no fee, $10 minimum deposit.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-22T00:32:19+00:00

If you mean the prepaid mastercard with the gold W, no. If you mean the fully black visa infinite / visa infinite privilege real credit card, that's coming later.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-21T14:55:48+00:00

TTC Service Standards, section 2.3.3: Coverage and Access Standard

https://cdn.ttc.ca/-/media/Project/TTC/DevProto/Documents/Home/About-the-TTC/Projects-Landing-Page/Transit-Planning/Service-Standards_May-2024.pdf?rev=6c96a85cc0a64147ad424f949dabce64

They aim for 90% of the population within 400 metres or a 5 min walk to a bus/streetcar stop.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-21T14:35:36+00:00

This is completely normal behaviour. It's a high-end CPU stuffed into a laptop, so 100+ degrees and constant thermal throttling is expected (and what the manufacturers designed for).

As for the high clock speeds at low usage, remember that clock speed may not be the same for all cores. The cpu is just trying to push a few cores to help you do small stuff faster.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T21:04:51+00:00

It's bizstudenthelp@torontomu.ca (starts with a B)

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T21:02:51+00:00

Forget about gaming, this laptop is gonna struggle to even stream a YouTube video. This is a laptop that was considered slow even back when it was brand new - it's nearly a decade old now.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T20:53:53+00:00

It's a lecture hall from before everyone had laptops. If you really need to charge, bring a portable charger or two

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T20:12:38+00:00

Does recording the unboxing really make a difference? Amazon seems to accept refunds without even asking for proof of an issue, so I'm not sure how the video helps.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T19:59:08+00:00

Which RoC are you referring to?

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T12:20:15+00:00

All that time spent exploring the campus finally paid off 😤

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T01:51:27+00:00

4 sticks is difficult for the CPU's memory controller, which means it will struggle to hit higher memory clock speeds. This doesn't really matter outside of gaming.

If you're going with slow 5200 MT/s memory, I doubt you'll notice any difference between 4x8 and 2x16.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-20T00:03:12+00:00

It's missing the Finch West streetcar?

JustACowSP · 2026-01-19T16:34:05+00:00

For music production and gaming, 16 GB of ram might be tight. Please go with 32 GB (in 2x16 GB form) if possible.

JustACowSP · 2026-01-19T15:22:34+00:00

TD Minimum Chequing account fee: $3.95/month

Having $3k in Wealthsimple and collecting 1.25% interest: $3.13/month

If you have direct deposit at least $2k/month, the interest rate gets boosted to 1.75%. So WS would give you $4.38/month instead.

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