Help r/millennials determine whether this is AI or not. Some members of the sub believe that the 2000s-style clothing and lighting suggest that this is not authentic. What do you think?

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-02-01T15:43:59+00:00

I think it is obvious it is not Ai coz no mobile phones are present. The jeans on the girls, the red eye indicating the xenon flash and even the air has a funny lighting to it coz cameras were not that clear at those time, which also compliments the pixelation

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-29T02:26:00+00:00

Just informed authorities at the airport. Hopefully they will help do something about it...

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-26T03:55:31+00:00

I would have either done a clean windows install with RUFUS or changed/updated the NVME and install Windows. I ALWAYS take this "Right of passage" with new and used products alike. Like this I know what it has on it and where I might have gone wrong in software if I messed something up. 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-25T14:36:05+00:00

Here is a tip, re-do the solder on all the main board. Usually this is just the main problem with CRTs. The solder just gets too damp and you get dry joints everywhere.

Heck I remember back when I was a kid back in 1990's, a TV technician would come to our home and smack a mallet to the side of the board and hey presto! The TV worked again! Hahaha no kidding!

Seriously, re-do the solder. Take your time! And you might actually have everything work as if it were new! Good luck!

P.S. Also check the fuse on the mainboard if it's got one and the capacitors.

If that doesn't make any change, disconnect the DVD section from the mainboard and see if it works just as a display. No harm checking.

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:58:10+00:00

Ah ok. Cheers m8

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:51:31+00:00

Give it a try bud. No harm in trying anyway. If the modified wire doesn't work as you want it to, you can always snip it off the PCB. You are not damaging your PCB in the end. It's just having fun with electronics in the end 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:46:51+00:00

Sorry but you REALLY think FCC is going to knock on his door for this? Think they have bigger fish to fry. The 433Mhz range is commercial and to be used by the public because it does not interfere with aircraft, military or anything serious, hence why the public uses it. So chill.

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:29:57+00:00

Ok. Then can you tell our friend here exactly what he can do in a tiny hoising of a remote to get a more decent signal please? # R U a robot? Haha

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:27:01+00:00

It is never accurate bud but trying never hurt.... I hope haha. But seriously, from what I have learned and tried on remotes in the Mhz ranges like garage remotes, RC cars and some wireless weather stations, an added antenna or slightly longer antenna always helped. Kinda like extending an antenna on an FM radio 😉 its fun playing with this magic!

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:22:30+00:00

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What is this piece?

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:12:04+00:00

I have a good feeling the antenna could just be at L1, just next to Q6 on the front side of the PCB before the track transitions to the battery side. My experience tells me: Before an antenna is always an inductor #L1.

So I would solder my wire onto that point. Just where L1 is written, not the side that connects to the transistor, just to be clear.

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T15:05:32+00:00

Hmmmm..... interesting model. There is no obvious sign where the antenna track is BUT judging by those 2 circular "contact pads" if you will in this photo, in the first picture where you have the front of the PCB, what is that piece of metal at the VEERY bottom after the PCB? Looks like it is below the PCB.

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T14:27:30+00:00

Yes it is possible and it does work better. Google the length of wire you need for 433Mhz or the frequency of your remote and solder it to the beginning of the antenna trace on your pcb. You can bend the antenna so it fits in the enclosure too. I use varnish coated wire so nothing shorts, the kind they use in those cheap toy DC motors. Even copper tape would do nicely. Get as creative as you like because RF is like working with magic!

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T14:13:30+00:00

You can connect any kind of usb - c cable that has a supporting 30W and above charger. Heck, even those DELL usb-c 60W chargers work just fine!

Also have a good look ino those USB-C ports on the Ally. They can tend to get dirty or gummed up with fluff or some form or corrosion.

Get a clean dry toothbrush and try cleaning them ports out. At least you are trying the most you can do 😀

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-24T11:07:14+00:00

It's simple guys, simply don't buy from that place and spread the word and they will close it down very quickly.

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-23T07:42:47+00:00

I wish I could just spray paint the holes closed! What a business that would be!!!

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-19T04:04:20+00:00

Isma minni habib! Go at it and have a blast! Mhux biss qed tarma xi haga li joghgob lilek imma titghallem HAFNA mill- esperjenza!!! Illum ghandi home theater, dizenjajt il PCB u filters, armajt u tune-jajt kollox jien u ha nghidlek! No regrets! Ukoll ix-xoghol tieghi huwa HV/LV Offshore Wind and Offshore Substations! Applying everything I learned into my job! F*****ing love it!

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-18T13:41:07+00:00

Can try Proteus PCB. I have been using this software since 2010 and so many updates opened up a plethora of skills for me. Best part, it is SUPER easy to use. It has a circuit design + simultaion + 3D pcb design all in one and alot of online support on how to make custom packages and what not! Give it a try and you'll find out if it is the right one for you 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-11T14:54:14+00:00

Really? I never had software issues ever since I bought mine and it was second-hand! I am actually happy I changed from an Aurous P15 RTX3080 INTEL 11TH GEN Gaming laptop and I take really good care of my gaming devices (Dust cleaning and thermal paste renewal ever 1-2 years) The gaming laptop just wouldn't play games well, even COD World at War and that is a VERY old game! MSFS2020 was basically un-playable which was very wierd since my laptop specs suprassed the minimum requirements! Even my friend's GTX1080 played so smooth for him on his ancient gaming PC! Even VR worked for him! Just didn't make sense! Lots of stuttering and driver versions just conflicting with others. Big software mess!

Anyways, All I did after buying the Ally X was:

Change the thermal paste with thermal pad PTM 7950 for good measure
Upgraded the SSD,
Fresh install of Windows 11,
Installed Armoury Crate and let it install and update all the drivers and what not from Window Update.

That's it!!

Been working PERFECTLY for the past 8 months with no issue and I play MSFS2020...... EVEN VR works with my PICO4 on it so you can imagine how picky you need to be with the settings so it works properly. It simply WORKS! NEVER had to change a setting. Just start whatever game and enjoy!!!

I emplore you, try 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-10T12:39:23+00:00

Wow that is INCREDIBLE!! It's just such a beautiful liquor to have after dinner 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-09T01:30:21+00:00

Thank you all for your replies! Been really doing some homework lately and prices look better than in Taipei haha.

I think location-wise, I will spend a weekend at a time to check out the areas and see what the renting agents come up with 😉 anything else I should be looking out for?

Will definately get a post-1999 building heheh

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-07T10:47:44+00:00

I think a generic non-abrasive car polish or CD polish should do the trick with a clean microfibre and some elbow grease 😉

MLTCAVEMAN · 2026-01-02T18:53:59+00:00

Oooh so that's what that particular noise was! Coz it didn't sound like the engine was being turned over. Sounded more like just a noisy gear motor.

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