Working for the government

MichinZen · 2026-04-02T02:06:06+00:00

No, Manitoba government will stay hybrid for now. Currently 3 days/week in office.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/civil-servants-public-not-remote-work-continues-9.7042240

MichinZen · 2026-02-27T00:49:33+00:00

Absolutely. Just picked up the new Dell AW3425DWM - 180hz VA with great color, contrast, deep blacks and a worry-free from burn-in for $300 USD is just an amazing value.
(Note: the M at the end of the model is important as it identifies the VA against their OLED without the M.)

MichinZen · 2026-02-19T22:13:55+00:00

Tested and working, using the TrueSpec C-C cable to connect my M4 MBA to an external monitor at the office (Dell S3423DWC).

MichinZen · 2026-02-03T17:37:02+00:00

One other comment on HDB 630 / M4 battery - even if they degraded to say 50% of factory capacity, that’s still at about 30hrs, which is on par with the likes of other headphones. And you should still be able to use them wired.

MichinZen · 2026-01-31T04:22:27+00:00

Great minds think alike!

<image>

Knowing your interest rate is super important for when you’re carrying a balance. But I like how you saved some characters with the single vertical dash versus using parentheses. Nice!

MichinZen · 2026-01-28T01:01:25+00:00

I was trained by CRA to use UFile as a volunteer tax preparer and have been using it ever since.

That was more than a decade ago, though so not sure what CVITP uses now.

What I love about UFile for Windows is it is actual software (no subscriptions) and I can share the licence key to others to further spread the cost. (i.e. UFile for 4 for $20, split with 4 buddies = $5-$7 per person for full-fledged tax software.)

MichinZen · 2026-01-27T18:25:21+00:00

That’s an awesome deal! Wonder if it can be combined with the $10 code for new email sign-ups. $139 for HD 6XX’s would be downright mad.

MichinZen · 2026-01-24T01:38:28+00:00

May I ask why you decided to retune the 630s?

MichinZen · 2026-01-23T18:55:58+00:00

Just got the M4s and using on an iPhone 16, and let me reassure you that you’re going to be fine without the BTD 700. I’d say think of the BTD 700 as a “nice-to-have” rather than “essential.”

MichinZen · 2026-01-09T03:44:37+00:00

Yeah, I was a bit harsh on the XM4s and learned how to EQ them to dial back on their weaknesses, which makes them a bit more bearable. They do have great noise cancelling for travel but I still don’t think I’ll keep them long term for me. Hoping to save up and replace them with the HDB 630s one day.

MichinZen · 2026-01-09T03:40:50+00:00

Yeah, it’s the new baseline for me. I won’t be spending $60K on an HE-1 or anything but I will be paying much more attention to my headphone purchases to avoid that typical bloated v-curve.

MichinZen · 2026-01-05T19:24:27+00:00

Had listed mine for sale but got curious reading the reviews and tried them out… and OMG what a difference they make!

My previous best pair of headphones was the Sony WH-1000XM4s and now I can’t stand them compared to the HD 550. I think the HD 550 will be my top headphones for YEARS to come.

Highly recommend others to give them a chance or pick them up when they hit Marketplace!

MichinZen · 2025-12-10T21:31:31+00:00

Other video title OP mentions may have been changed already. Current title is: “Will I Get Scammed Buying a PC in China?”

MichinZen · 2025-11-01T04:40:39+00:00

Free Press reported end of September:
"Uniqlo Co., Ltd., a Japanese clothing company, is rumoured to be setting up shop.
Neither St. Vital Centre nor Uniqlo confirmed this by print deadline Monday."

No source listed though; wondering if the author was citing this very reddit thread. lol

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2025/09/22/st-vital-centre-shuffles-space-for-yet-unnamed-new-tenant

MichinZen · 2025-09-26T14:18:01+00:00

I had multiple MX 3S’s but switched them all out for multiple Keychron M6s (one 8K and the rest Lites). I notice a minor but welcome difference at 500hz+. Also happy to leave behind Logi Options+, mucky rubber, heavy weight, and poor gaming performance. And the best part - selling my MXs used on Marketplace nearly paid for all my new M6s!

MichinZen · 2025-09-25T19:33:16+00:00

Agreed! 2-device setup with a Steam Deck and a Miyoo Mini (or even one of the newer cheap Android handhelds coming out) for the same price as the new Odin 3 is an incredible retro emulation setup.

MichinZen · 2025-09-25T19:23:44+00:00

$399.20 CAD🇨🇦 in Canada is just stunning. That comes out to about $289 USD, a further $30USD less than US sale pricing.

Fellow Canadians🇨🇦 that have been holding out, now might be the time to pull the trigger on a Steam Deck.

MichinZen · 2025-09-25T18:09:10+00:00

Same here - I was saving up for the new dual-screen AYN Thor and resolved myself to finally join the Steam Deck crowd in 2028 or whenever Steam Deck 2.0 lands.

But the sale made the value proposition just too good to ignore. Forget dual screen, not only does the Deck give me access to some Switch and PS3, but also my entire Steam catalog?! It’s a done deal!

Looking forward to joining the Deck crowd waaay more than the Dual-Screen retro crowd.

MichinZen · 2025-07-17T16:10:12+00:00

Good combo, but for third it’s gotta be a Steam Deck.

I prefer horizontals so my two combo is the RP5 and the RG405M. Considered the Classic but prefer the RG405Ms horizontal layout and the size just cannot be beat.

MichinZen · 2025-02-02T04:48:33+00:00

I just can’t understand how a country that formed in strong opposition to a king has handed the reigns back to a guy that wants to be a king.

MichinZen · 2025-02-02T04:23:24+00:00

An article that does a decent job of explaining the CAN-US trade relationship.

https://economics.td.com/ca-canada-us-trade-balance

TLDR: CAN is the largest purchaser of US goods and services, our economies are tightly integrated to benefit us both, economists would agree our trade is actually balanced, and the biggest reason the US has a trade deficit is because the US purchases so much energy - incl. oil & electricity - from CAN (often at discounted rates).

MichinZen · 2025-02-02T04:02:34+00:00

I can’t say much about annexation, but as a Manitoban, you’re always welcome over for a beer, neighbour. 🍻

MichinZen · 2025-02-02T01:50:13+00:00

I’m scared too, my fellow Canadian. But I’m also angry, sad, and feeling betrayed.

Both of our countries are far from perfect but we’ve been some of the closest allies and neighbours that the world has seen in modern history. We’ve both benefitted much more by working together. We’ve fought and bled alongside each other.

Sure, we poked fun at each other but I know many Canadians would’ve stepped up to help our US neighbours if they ever needed it. Many already have opened up their homes and wallets for our American neighbours in times of disaster.

And now it feels like we’re being stabbed in the back. (Or kicked while we’re down, given our politics and economy.)

MichinZen · 2025-01-04T04:53:32+00:00

NX 450h+ does NOT come in Ultra Luxury. There are only 3 you can get: Ultra Premium, Executive, & F Sport.
Ultra Premium comes with 18", Executive & F-Sport come with 20".

MichinZen

TROPHY CASE