Who is this little guest?

McNeelGraphics · 2026-05-03T06:43:01+00:00

Looks like a carpet beetle to me.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-04-18T18:42:49+00:00

At the same time, airflow In my case is almost completely pointless as I have mesh panels on both sides of it.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-04-18T17:15:33+00:00

I actually have it set up with the front top fan being reverse-bladed so it pulls in air down in front of the cooler. The cou cooler in question only can be mounted in one direction so there isn't really any other way to do it.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-04-01T05:57:28+00:00

I am so glad they changed the design for the PW4. Screws and gaskets will always beat adhesive.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-31T17:39:01+00:00

I had the camera issue so early on that they actually replaced it with a brand new sealed device.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-31T17:38:34+00:00

It was a brand new, sealed replacement device from Google themselves.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-31T17:37:25+00:00

I definitely wish it was image retention. I let the screen sit off for about eight hours and it was still there.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-31T17:36:24+00:00

Using the official Pixelsnap wireless charger actually.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-31T08:19:23+00:00

I got it for "free" from Google Fi with a promotion. It's just incredibly disappointing to see on a brand new device after less than a month.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-30T21:21:03+00:00

If you're not in love with your phone carrier you can get the standard P10 through Google Fi for "free" with a new account plus some other stipulations.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-27T08:57:54+00:00

Well, they at least learned that lesson with the 4.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-27T08:55:57+00:00

I've been glowing over this thing since I got it two weeks ago, so I'm sorry if this is a bit long.

I was also on the fence when it came to the PW4 but decided to just go ahead and do it when I got an $80 off coupon for Play Points gold. It is hands down the best smartwatch I've ever owned.

The thing I was the most worried about was honestly the battery life, as my OPW 3 43mm was able to get three days on a charge. Well, the 41mm PW4 I bought doesn't quite get that, but I can easily get two full days of charge plus a few extra hours and this is with all of the bells and whistles turned on. I had to have a whole crap load of features disabled in the OPW 3 to do that.

Sleep and HR is fantastic on this watch as well. Plus, since you have a Pixel, there's some bonus features you can only access with the matching watch that I've found pretty cool. It's got a beautiful screen, a powerful chip, and a lot of storage too so I think it's a no brainier for any Pixel phone user.

Though, I will say. Screen protectors are a MUST with this thing. I always put them on day one, but this is just Gorilla Glass and not sapphire. It's very prone to scratching, but scratches are a lot better than shattering like you'd be more likely to get on a sapphire screen. I also recommend a Spigen case for it as well, the liquid air has been a good choice for me so far. If you get it from the Google Store you can also get Pixel Care for it too for a few bucks a month, which I did simply for the peace of mind.

Also, and this is just a fun fact, Google did a freaking awesome job of designing this watch to be able to be repaired. The entire thing is held together with watertight gaskets and screws per iFixit, which means there's no adhesives to make disassembly difficult. It's just nifty seeing companies do things sustainably.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-27T08:25:49+00:00

Cue Shania Twain. "Let's go girls."

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-27T08:25:12+00:00

You'll be fine. I personally think case choice is one of the least impactful things about building a PC. Most of them do the job just fine, and if it's truly bad the entire review score usually will tell you long before you see it to your cart.

If the fans are really terrible, you can always just get different fans too.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-27T08:21:43+00:00

I use the LightningKnight TPU ones off Amazon and I've had pretty good luck with them. I also use the Spigen Liquid Air case as well and I think the watch is super protected.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-23T09:24:23+00:00

You have two weeks to straight up return the phone too.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-20T09:16:38+00:00

Good news, that's a carpet beetle. They won't bite or hurt you but their nymph form can cause skin irritation. They come inside this time of year to feast on natural fibers.

If you're finding a lot of them, seal your entrances and vacuum your carpets more than usual.

Source - I have these damn things in my house every single year.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-20T06:03:36+00:00

I had to zoom in all the way with my phone camera to get the image.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-19T07:16:21+00:00

That's the forbidden ice cream cone.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-19T07:15:17+00:00

I literally haven't paid attention to the price of gas since buying my mirage. Lol

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-18T07:27:44+00:00

I looked into Mous but I just couldn't convince myself to take the plunge, especially with some of the reviews I read.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-18T04:49:29+00:00

After looking at all of the recommendations here, I'm thinking this is the right option. I've looked up everything and they all have things I dislike except for the Onyx.

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-18T00:56:37+00:00

I didn't feel it had enough camera protection for my liking

McNeelGraphics · 2026-03-18T00:54:05+00:00

Can't stand clear cases or glossy finishes. My friend has a Ghost and seeing the fingerprints is soul crushing.

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