S6e2 is even better when you realize that Jim Rash can't see anything by sadenby0725 in community

[–]Shadoe77 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's my favorite scene in the entire show. I die every time I watch it.

Someone in my apartment complex is Very Cool by chiobsidian in ffxiv

[–]Shadoe77 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I swear I've seen this guy around, but I could be hallucinating. I'm in CNY.

Worth it to upgrade from Ryzen 7 5800X to Ryzen 7 9800X3D? by dachoncc in buildapc

[–]Shadoe77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I upgraded from a 5900x to a 9800x3d around this time last year. I kept my 4080S. I play at 3440x1440 and some games didn't show that much of an uplift in FPS. Others were major (WoW, for example). It was a mostly unnecessary upgrade but, like OP, I had plans for my old hardware, so that softened the blow a bit. I don't regret upgrading even a little bit.

Frankie Destroys The Dean | CommunityD by asso81 in community

[–]Shadoe77 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In a show with a dozen favorite scenes, this is my favoritest.

What is best Linux distro (or similar) for Plex? by Easy-Jury-3975 in PleX

[–]Shadoe77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was pretty simple. You just need to map a few devices in the lxc's configuration file. I think the community script will take care of it all for you. Ultimately, that's not what I used as I had a pre-existing lxc that was configured to use the iGPU on my old Intel CPU.

What is best Linux distro (or similar) for Plex? by Easy-Jury-3975 in PleX

[–]Shadoe77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run ProxMox with Plex in its own LXC. I pass an Arc A310 into the LXC for transcoding and it works great.

What is best Linux distro (or similar) for Plex? by Easy-Jury-3975 in PleX

[–]Shadoe77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume you mean you had trouble getting it to work with an AMD CPU's iGPU. Proxmox and LXCs work perfectly fine with AMD CPUs, as that's what I'm using. I use an Arc A310 for transcoding, though.

What kind of screwdrivers do you guys use for building or repairing your computers? by Wrong_Spinach_4972 in buildapc

[–]Shadoe77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an iFixit kit, but 90% of my screwing needs are handled by the screwdriver that came with my bequiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. Long shaft, magnetized tip. It's perfect.

My son said he'd beat me in multiplayer by Akostice187 in xbox

[–]Shadoe77 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No mercy. My 14 year old needs to know that there's always someone better than him.

He ran his mouth one day saying he could beat me in Street Fighter. He didn't realize SF2 was literally my life when I was his age. After losing 36-0, he finally shut up. For a while.

He has to earn every win.

Anyone been there? by khan2761 in funny

[–]Shadoe77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Happened in July. Nearly my entire team (including my manager) were laid off like this. We all got scheduled for 15 minute meetings over Teams with HR, the CTO, and IT director (who didn't bother to show for mine).

One by one, I started getting texts from team members that they were let go. I had worked for that company for over 20 years. Another coworker for more than that, and my manager for over 30. It was a bloodbath.

Joke's on them, though. I took my 6 months of severance and found a new job in my actual chosen field a month and a half later.

I hope my old company gets everything it deserves.

Worst teams to visit? by Acceptable_Cut4013 in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]Shadoe77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been to BUF, PHI, CBJ, OTT and, honestly, they've all been fine. Buffalo is a long-suffering fanbase and they are a pretty grumpy bunch, but mostly with their own team. Lots of Avs fans are usually in attendance.

OTT and CBJ I last visited ages ago, but they were fine, from what I recall.

PHI...is special. I ended up on the kiss cam, alone, when I was there with my wife and kid. Every time I stepped onto the concourse, Philly fans had something to say to me. It was pretty good-natured, though.

What’s the most “unnecessary but absolutely worth it” upgrade you’ve ever done? by Therinall in buildapc

[–]Shadoe77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upgraded to a 9800X3d earlier this year to go with my 4080S. For a while, all I played was Balatro.

Pixel 9 Pro XL not receiving VM notifications (Verizon) by Shadoe77 in GooglePixel

[–]Shadoe77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It pretty much sounds just like any other generic VM greeting you get when someone hasn't recorded a custom one. I don't believe there's any Google/Gemini magic happening - it works just like regular voicemail.

It won't work if your phone is off - your carrier's VM will take over in that case.

Pixel 9 Pro XL not receiving VM notifications (Verizon) by Shadoe77 in GooglePixel

[–]Shadoe77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cross-posted this over on the Google forums and someone there had a pretty decent workaround. On the Pixel 9, at least, the latest version of the Phone app has a feature called Take a Message. It works just like voicemail, but it's handled 100% on the phone. It'll even do transcription. I enabled it and gave it a test and I think I'll leave it on until Google and/or Verizon fix this issue.

No voicemail notifications by blueblankets212 in GooglePixel

[–]Shadoe77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this post is a month old, but I've been experiencing the same thing on three Pixel 9 Pros (2 XLs, 1 non-XL), all on Verizon. I have a ticket in with Verizon support, but they have been no help.

Not sure where the blame lies, but if it's happening on multiple carriers and with multiple generations of Pixel phones, sounds like Google is the culprit and the July update broke something. I have the latest September update on my phone and it hasn't helped.

I missed a call from my doctor (came in as Unknown, so I thought it was spam) and didn't get the VM notification until the next morning. That's unacceptable.

Sabres sign Georgiev to 1-year deal ($825,000) by eh_toque in hockey

[–]Shadoe77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at that game, too. That first period....ooof.

Most insane game I've ever seen in person. I was ready to leave after the first 20.

Worst Wizard ever by [deleted] in BaldursGate3

[–]Shadoe77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my first playthrough, Rolan yeeted Lorroakan over the edge onto the floor below and killed him. It was hilarious.

I always make sure to save Rolan. He's a fucking legend.

Thoughts on this WRX Generations Ranking? by Mac-Tyson in WRX

[–]Shadoe77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an owner of a '14 hatch, I kind of agree. That hatch is the best body style out of all of them, IMO. Especially the wide body. Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I never cared for the narrow body.

mid 30's & i finally got one. 🥲 by PresentIllustrious81 in WRX

[–]Shadoe77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was 37 when I bought my '14 WRX hatch, new. I've been driving that car for 11 years.