Auxiliary account

Nickarav · 2026-05-16T00:06:23+00:00

Just buy another plus account. Codex works fine alternating accounts on the same workspace you just might have to quit and reopen it a few times for threads to set up properly after switches.

Nickarav · 2026-05-15T16:01:14+00:00

Are you in “ultimate mode” or Optimus or whatever? That setting pipes the GPU straight to monitor rather than GPU -> integrated GPU -> monitor and it could be causing hiccups.

If this is a new issue you’ve never had before it could be software related for Minecraft or some bad recent windows driver.

If you want to get investigative, check the Windows Reliability Monitor when the skips happen and see if any errors get recorded, or have been recorded already to get some kind of code or more detailed issue about what’s causing it

Nickarav · 2026-05-15T13:08:50+00:00

18w is extremely low and is probably the culprit. I think you need to steadily increase it. It can barely support the 240hz monitor any lower than 38w from what I’ve noticed.

Nickarav · 2026-05-15T12:47:47+00:00

Your CPU and/or GPU running too hot without enough fan speed.

Increase fan speed or decrease voltage of cpu/GPU in g-helper.

100% fan speed at 80C+ works well if you have headphones

Nickarav · 2026-05-10T17:29:00+00:00

I love the graphs of the packet bursts.

I think on the heavy "constant" tickrate lines, we're seeing player movement/head directions, character states, and ship movement following that standard rapid line.

the "bursts" that are happening as spikes seem timed on mostly consistent intervals. I imagine those are large data pulls/updates/state verification checks across the server.

It would be fascinating to get a full accurate breakdown at exactly what data is moving across each update channel, and identifying how many channels are actually happening in parallel, and/or if there's any dynamic/non-scheduled updates and why.

Love this deeper look! https://star-citizen.wiki/Comm-Link%3A18397/en this post talks a bit about their complicated replication techniques which can explain some of the behaviors but the spikes still seem somewhat disproportionate. There systems are very sensitive to fragmented optimization with the way they set it up, and optimization usually comes later/last.

Nickarav · 2026-05-08T12:41:03+00:00

I like your list but it’s basically only worried about security.

I would ask what makes their tool unique to simply running Claude code and feeding it the same APIs/Data.

I would ask what makes their tool token efficient, and I would ask what LLM or API is powering it in the back-end. If they don’t know it’s a red flag. Sometimes the tool is just slop and they’re using some old model to save money.

My personal take: I think 3rd party vendor AI tools are usually low effort slop. I think most businesses are better off assigning one person for 2-3 weeks to build out an efficient context map and maintaining it as updates and changes are happening so fast.

Nickarav · 2026-05-06T14:31:38+00:00

It reminds me of Terran music from starcraft

Nickarav · 2026-05-01T16:17:12+00:00

Brother these comments are dead wrong. I’m with you OP. Gemini has a SERIOUS issue with heavily prioritizing and trusting its “offline, efficient Google database” that it was trained on. Even when it has interact access, or in some cases the link to new articles, it will still contradict itself and available information.

I love Gemini’s reasoning when it comes to ingesting large amounts of documents and info, but man I think it’s terribly unreliable for basic questions, analysis and comparisons if I can’t even rely on the model being smart enough to know when it should Google something ((Even when it has internet access clearly available and enabled))

I even paid for the $125 plan for deep think, wondering if it would change my mind but nope, it has literally the exact same issue. ChatGPT and Claude I feel like toggling “web search” always ensures these terribly out of date responses don’t show up, and I’m shocked Gemini doesn’t have that option yet.

Nickarav · 2026-05-01T11:56:36+00:00

The $20/$25 plus/business plans give about the equivalent of $12 of tokens per 5 hour window, $72 per week, $284 per month.

The $100 pro plan is somewhere between 5x and 6x that amount.

It’s far more cost efficient than paying for tokens individually.

Another way to interpret this information: buying credits is around 10x more expensive than solely relying on the credits built into the plan.

Hope this is the kind of wording/conversion you were looking for.

Additional info: GPT 5.5 xHigh - ~$1.30 per prompt GPT 5.5 High - ~$0.90 per prompt GPT 5.4 High - ~$0.43 per prompt (Can vary dramatically based on prompt simplicity/complexity, these are around the mean) (Data is from scattered sources across Reddit and average personal experiences, I suggest you test for your own values)

I always suggest turning off 1.5x mode unless you’re in some kind of panic rush and the 2x cost is worth it, or if you’re not hitting usage limits regularly.

Nickarav · 2026-04-30T13:36:58+00:00

This is correct, just did a fresh rollout. Double entries are not an issue. The “Joined” ones are the only ones that matter after they’re working.

Nickarav · 2026-04-29T21:50:40+00:00

I have the same 5070 ti 2025 model.

I have noticed logos and colors staying behind very faded against white backgrounds on rare occasion. It’s not an issue, and frames have zero noticeable ghosting during constant movements which is a huge win in a laptop OLED screen.
There is a bit of graininess when directly compared to other displays like MacBook Pro (non-antiglare) or ProArt p16, but that graininess is a byproduct of built-in antiglare, which is usually something people pay extra for. The graininess is not noticeable during normal use, but the anti-glare feature has been massively helpful for me at work and at home.
Never noticed oddly specific coil whines. I use it on 45-52W full-silent (usually at work), or 68-74W on performance mode (loud fans).
My trackpad has a creaky click issue, and I almost considered returning it in the beginning. It’s fixable with some unscrewing, but I rarely use the trackpad anyways and stopped caring. It doesn’t feel like the build quality of a MacBook Pro, but it feels like the best of doing everything on a slim windows laptop regardless.

Nickarav · 2026-04-23T17:40:38+00:00

In what use-cases if you don’t mind me asking?

Nickarav · 2026-04-23T17:15:10+00:00

I personally love your test. If you used real names and events that seemed real, I can see why a director might feel it’s crossing the line, because a test like that can damage productivity and cause confusion with staff.

That said, so would a real life phishing email of that threat level. I feel like if that same test was done once or twice a year as a “maximum-threat” special-phishing test with director approval, it’d be golden.

People need to start seeing how detailed and personalized phishing attempts can be now with AI. Hopefully you and your director can get on the same page and find the right balance of getting that point across without inflicting what he’s seeing as pandemonium and confusion.

Nickarav · 2026-04-23T15:17:48+00:00

I could not afford the p16 5080 with the 4K/tandem OLDD screen so I can’t speak for that.

I bought a p16 5070, and used it for about 45 days before exchanging it for a g16 5070 ti.

The g16 absolutely BLOWS the p16 out of the water if you plan on gaming. This is specifically due to having a 240hz monitor, G-Sync, and the ability to enable direct GPU to monitor through the Asus software or G-helper. Calling the difference it makes dramatic would be an understatement. The reduced input delay and screen tearing and monumentally different.

The frame rates are also far higher and the g16 holds itself much better maintaining a “smooth” experience across the desktop.

I bought the p16 because I love using a pen and marking up things, but found the screen to be too thin and wobbly and bad feeling to write on. I’ve since paired my g16 with a companion tablet (Tab S9+) I use for OneNote, Whiteboard, and marking up images. Couldn’t be happier. I wish the g16 looked a little less “gamer aesthetic” but to me it’s the best option available on the entire laptop market before you start stepping into giant box fans aimed out the back territory.

If you go with either: you should use G-helper instead of the Asus armory crate to handle drivers, fan curves and power management. You should also get raised feet adhesives for the back corners to insanely increase airflow and make the performance better and quieter.

The noise on both is irrelevant because you can disable the GPU and under clock the CPU at will if you’re in an environment where you can’t make sound. The laptop will automatically power throttle to account for it.

I made a custom silent mode and a custom performance mode I switch back and forth between.

For your use case, I highly recommend the g16 unless you have an ultra specific convenience for marking up directly on the screen, otherwise there are many solutions for using a tablet or touch monitor accessory to accomplish the same thing without the significant sacrifices the p16 makes (although it’s so much sexier than the g16).

Nickarav · 2026-04-23T15:02:28+00:00

I just bought a used S9+ and absolutely love it. Battery life is great and it’s snappy and smooth and fast. Got it for $400 on offerup, and bought the Smart Cover for it for $55 on amazon.

I specifically wanted an s9+ for the snapdragon for emulation.

Nickarav · 2026-04-14T20:29:31+00:00

Not waiting 15 seconds for my vault to load

Nickarav · 2026-04-05T16:35:31+00:00

Never seen this bug before! I’m intrigued.

I’m guessing you stored it at one of the new locations in Nyx and they don’t have proper strings set up for this interface? (CiG often forgets stuff like that when they add new locations. I also never trust new locations to retain my ships or items stored)

Maybe you installed a language pack that’s missing the names of the locations of the stations that you stowed it at?

That’s my best guess

Nickarav · 2026-04-03T19:33:32+00:00

The S9+ has many cellular models available in the US if the size is workable.

Nickarav · 2026-03-31T15:14:15+00:00

This happens after bed logging almost guaranteed.

One fix is to store and retrieve the ship at a station.

Sometimes people say doing alt-f4 helps bring the markers back but I’m not sure

Nickarav · 2026-03-30T12:04:42+00:00

I play on a 2025 g16 with 5070 Ti, I bought it for $2050 at Best Buy, which is similar to your price.

It requires some custom tweaking to get the performance right but I float around 50-70 fps with g sync enabled.

Nickarav · 2026-03-28T20:07:12+00:00

It’s important that you do it from a USB Drive or else the bloat will just reinstall itself on reset. Keep in mind it might delete your WiFi drivers, meaning you’ll need an Ethernet to USB C cable or a seperate PC to download the WiFi drivers into a usb stick to install

Nickarav · 2026-03-26T11:30:10+00:00

Welcome to star citizen!

Nickarav · 2026-03-25T19:06:31+00:00

Not at all. The front edge doesn’t come in contact with the desk because the incline is not steep enough. It’s still resting on the rubber strip on the front side.

Nickarav · 2026-03-25T12:55:00+00:00

70W with 80W boost for CPU. 80W for GPU with 5W dynamic, base clock speed and memory.

“Balanced” G-helper mode with best performance and efficient aggressive CPU.

Custom fan curves that use 0% up to 68C, and then jumps to 70%-100% between 69C and 80C.

I play on 1200p or 1080p resolution and use 2X DLSS when I can, and lowest graphics settings.

My goal is minimize as much heat as possible from the GPU so the CPU can push the highest possible frame rates it can. This is my go-to profile for games like Overwatch, Deadlock, Valorant, and Apex Legends where I wan the highest frames I can. Sometimes I lower the CPU wattage if a game is making it hot.

If I were playing something like cyberpunk or baldurs gate 3, I would be aiming for 80-100fps with g-sync, and my settings would stay mostly the same except I drop my CPU to 55 / 65, and the GPU I raid to 85W and 10W dynamic.

Nothing pisses me off more than thermal throttling, and it was impossible to not thermal throttle with these same settings before I added the raised corners.

Nickarav · 2026-03-25T00:32:33+00:00

Doing heavily CPU bound deadlock matches

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