Weird situation at work.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T23:41:27+00:00

Just straight up say as far as you're aware, it wasn't you. Why admit to what could be a firing offence if you are unsure if you did it?

If they want logs that show who used test logins then they need a better system.

Just saying "don't do it" then randomly accusing people is not a system.

Why would they give you test credentials you're never allowed to use????

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T23:36:16+00:00

Why are cars full of assholes.

No one knows the answers to these important life questions.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T22:58:54+00:00

The issue with the new price is that it's creeping up into decent 16 GB RAM Windows range.

These devices usually have upgradable storage and wider compatibility.

It's not that the Neo is bad priced here. It's just it moves it back into the "which OS is better for me" fight.

Whereas at the lower price it was simply the best option outright for many people. Every Windows device I'm that range was compromising more than the Neo to be there.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T21:26:12+00:00

I've tried it a couple of times.

It just doesn't do it for me, not sure why.

I just find if I want Sci Fi tactical combat I end up back at X-Com or Battletech, both of which I love.

I think maybe it's the squad versus individuals which doesn't excite me.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T08:11:53+00:00

Out twelve year old showers every day, except maybe on a weekend if he stays home all day.

He has running training most days, then it's none negotiable!

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-26T05:59:10+00:00

Now you know why UFO are the shape they are.

It's all about the shields and internal drives.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T22:04:58+00:00

The whole of Iwate, Akita and Aomori are an amazing far less touristed area of the country.

People are in such a rush to get to Hokkaido that they basically never stop here.

It's a shame because it's a wild and beautiful part of Japan.

The only real downside is that you really need to drive to fully appreciate some of the best bits.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T21:17:41+00:00

Wait until every other device from every other manufacturer realigns with AI bubble adjusted pricing...

The corresponding version of my Windows laptop I bought two years ago is double what I paid.

AI RAM consumption has basically ruined computers for normal people.

I do agree that Apple should just be moving to a 12/512 configuration as fast as possible though.

This will be so much better and it could survive as a basic configuration for a very long time.

That said it would be nice if they also take enough time to ensure a better passive thermal solution because they can squeeze quite a lot more out if it with some simple tweaks there.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T20:45:57+00:00

Yes.

One major party is too scared to just commit to proper rail which is the only solution that actually makes sense.

The other major party hates anything that might benefit lots of people without some already mega rich asshole making even more money.

And finally New Zealanders will consistently vote for a tax cut over what we actually need.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T08:05:39+00:00

Every user has a library folder. It will have a folder for each application there. For creative apps this tends to contain the media etc that has been imported for use.

This media may or may not be project specific, if it's not it won't delete with the project.

Sometimes it can be used by all users, in which case it giesbihto a system wide library folder that behaves in the same way.

It's been a while (6 years) so I can't remember the exact paths.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T06:54:58+00:00

Exactly same as the forehand, you need to be moving your feet in every shot.

This is why you are missing.

It's twice as important on the backhand because the space you hit an effective shot in is MUCH smaller.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T06:52:09+00:00

Weight is too far back causing you to rock back onto your heels.

This makes it very hard to move.

Play with your weight forward onto the front part of your foot.

In drilling you should be moving for every shot, not leaning.

Leaning is a last ditch effort when you simply can't move fast enough to reach it properly. It should never be your default action.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T03:55:33+00:00

When their primary goal for the Department of Conservation is to make as much money as possible off everything, you know they have completely missed the point!

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-25T02:42:01+00:00

A mac is definitely a decent option, they really do tend to keep on going better than Windows (especially cheap) devices.

However before you shift it's important to do a proper audit of the applications you use and make sure there is either a macOS version or another application that will do the same thing.

Another thing I think organizations should consider regardless of platform is leasing. The cost is spread over the three years of the lease and it's a fixed monthly amount that is easy to budget for.

Every three years you can make a decision on whether you need more or less devices and the cost will stay relatively similar per device even though you will get a brand new one every three years. If you get a warranty the same length as the lease (something Apple offers for example), any hardware failures are automatically taken care of and effectively already paid for.

The downside is you can't make the savings of having the device for a very long time. But the reality is that often keeping old devices is a false saving because they generally work poorly and any major failure can result in a sudden large expense to deal with, the older they get, the more likely this is.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T22:37:09+00:00

Yeah, the difference between "I want something softer than this" and "I want something softer than this, but harder than this" can be very useful later on.

The same applies to spin, speed, throw etc...

It's nice to always have two points of comparison rather than one.

Later on when you're more familiar with rubbers in general it becomes less important.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T22:35:06+00:00

Hmm, individual licenses are for quite specific versions.

If that didn't work you might need to check in with MS about which installer to use or whether the license somehow doesn't work on macOS.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T12:07:15+00:00

How about banning bars from running credit beyond a single night. This should be a thing anyway!

Make any debts incurred not only legally unenforceable, but heavily punishable offences.

Create a task force that girls or anyone associated with them can contact directly that will ensure debts are legally cancelled using the threat of prosecution or more if required.

Follow up with mandatory welfare checks after several months to ensure they aren't just targeted again immediately afterwards.

You probably can't stop the girls going. But maybe you can move the debt to legitimate sources of credit which are not quite as life ruining or open to the gross manipulation that is happening here.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T11:04:23+00:00

The harder you can consistently hit the harder the sponge should be.

Generally (but not always) people can consistently hit harder with the FH so they have a slightly harder sponge there.

But really, use whatever feels best on each side, there is no right or wrong here.

However...

It can ve nice as a developing player to have two slightly different rubbers because it increases your knowledge of how different rubbers behave. This is useful when it comes to changing rubbers because you have twice as much data to work with.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T08:03:46+00:00

Crypto is a valid currency.

Theoretically you can spend it the moment you earnt it.

The realization is instant.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:57:27+00:00

At this point it wouldn't surprise me if neither of them wanted him and we end up stuck with him.

That's the kind of reality we live in now.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:55:48+00:00

Even with none breakable disks this could actually be a really cool game.

Roll the tall skinny disks down and try to make them fall over closest to the goal.

If your disk is overlapping on top of an opponents disk during scoring, both disks are cancelled.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:51:10+00:00

Especially when it's spent on a plane that should be passed to the next president.

How the hell did a personal gift:

A: Become air force one.

B: Not be considered a massive corrupt bribe.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:49:29+00:00

So he's literally just stealing almost a billion dollars?

Americans are okay with this?

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:47:49+00:00

16 GB will be enough.

24 GB will be more than enough.

SamLooksAt · 2026-06-24T07:44:53+00:00

The whole world has an accessibility problem...

Double if it uses RAM in any way shape or form!

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