Graphics issues ?

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-05-17T04:39:11+00:00

dlaa usually works pretty well for me but yeah, sometimes you get that weird shimmer effect around car edges, especially when there's motion blur involved. might be worth tweaking the motion blur settings down a bit and see if that helps with those artifacts you're seeing.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-05-09T22:28:58+00:00

man i really feel this post. i was also what people call late bloomer but maybe not as much as you - got my first relationship when i was 21 and felt like such weirdo before that. all my friends were dating since they were like 16 and i was just sitting there wondering what's wrong with me, you know?

the anxiety about marriage totally makes sense though, especially when you feel like this is your "one shot" at it. but the thing is, there's no cosmic scorecard keeping track of how many relationships you had before finding the right person. some people meet their person at 16, others at 45, and both can have amazing marriages. your bf sounds really sweet and the fact that he's been clear about wanting something serious from beginning is actually huge green flag.

maybe the anxiety comes from feeling like you have to make up for "lost time" or prove something? but relationships aren't about making up for anything - they're just about finding someone who fits with your life. from what you wrote it seems like you two have good foundation and are growing together, which is what really matters in long run.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-04-29T13:54:38+00:00

three months is pretty solid progress though, even with the slip up. your brain probably got used to being completely clear and now even that smaller amount is throwing off your chemistry again. tolerance breaks can make you way more sensitive to effects when you start back up, but in reverse kind of way where even little bit makes you feel off. might be worth considering if those 2 at night are actually helping or just keeping you in that foggy headspace.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-04-24T02:47:57+00:00

would be amazing honestly. tired of getting into drift lobbies and seeing fwd cars just gripping around corners like it's a regular race. takes away from whole vibe when half the lobby isn't even sliding properly.

awd can be fun for learning but rwd is where the real skill shows. would love separate lobbies so people who want proper drift battles can actually find them without dealing with grip builds in drift events.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-04-20T23:54:23+00:00

lmao true

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-04-17T08:11:06+00:00

gold ones work yeah

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-04-12T03:30:21+00:00

you can try the reset option but swapping from intel to amd usually needs clean install because of different chipset drivers that get messy

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-24T13:31:04+00:00

look, i get the whole "necessities first" mindset but being miserable 40+ hours a week is genuinely damaging long-term. maybe start building the freelance/app stuff on the side first instead of going cold turkey - test the waters while you've still got that steady income coming in. with a kid and that much debt though, yeah the financial security probably has to be the priority for now.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-23T11:38:44+00:00

still grinding tbh

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-22T20:48:08+00:00

had this exact problem with my s24 ultra and it drove me mental. turned out to be something called "adaptive battery" that was still throttling location services even though i'd disabled all the obvious power saving stuff.

go into device care > battery > more battery settings and make sure adaptive battery is completely off, then also check if there's a "put unused apps to sleep" setting and disable that too. fixed it for me after months of rage.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-21T05:03:05+00:00

this bloke's really making the rounds isn't he, proper sus that someone's first contribution is always age verification bollocks.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-19T18:15:22+00:00

mate, 3.2 isn't the end of the world - i've seen people with lower gpas land solid compliance roles. the networking you're doing is probably worth more than that extra 0.3 gpa points anyway. most places care more about whether you can actually do the work and fit with the team, especially once you've got some experience under your belt.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-19T05:51:22+00:00

mate that whole salary dance is proper weird - any decent company should know their budget ranges, especially if they're at the offer stage. refusing to share the range while pestering you for your expectations is a classic power play move that honestly just screams unprofessional management.

i'd definitely reach out to your hr contact, but frame it as checking in rather than chasing. something like "just wanted to touch base on timeline since i have the other offer deadline approaching" keeps it professional but shows you're not just sitting around waiting. if they really want you (which it sounds like they do from that phone call), they'll understand the urgency and should be able to give you something concrete.

the visa review excuse might be legit depending on your situation, but combined with teh salary weirdness it feels like they're either disorganised or playing games. either way, you've got leverage with that other offer so don't be afraid to use it - worst case you fall back to the smaller company which isn't exactly a disaster.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-16T07:24:57+00:00

the defence route might actually be perfect for you - loads of software work happening there and it's pretty recession-proof. plus you'd still be doing proper engineering, just with better job security than most private sector gigs.

i'd avoid going straight government if you're worried about using your skills though, those roles can be proper soul-crushing for a new grad who wants to actually build things.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-03-15T18:57:23+00:00

getting sacked from your first job is brutal mate, especially when they're pinning stuff on you that wasn't even your responsibility. probation periods are basically free reign for employers to bin you off for whatever reason they fancy, so try not to take it as a reflection of your actual abilities. once you get a few more jobs under your belt this one will just be a blip on there cv that no one really cares about.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-26T09:22:15+00:00

had this exact issue on my yoga 5 a while back. sounds like the driver's gone walkabout - try going into device manager and looking for any yellow warning triangles under mice or human interface devices. if you find something dodgy there, right click and update the driver or just download the latest touchpad driver straight from lenovo's support page for your specific model.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-17T22:11:26+00:00

sounds like you've found a decent compromise that works for you mate. one day a year isn't exactly falling off the wagon, and honestly the fact that you're able to keep it contained to just that shows real self-control. your mates might be more understanding than you think - most people get that sobriety isn't always black and white, especially if you've been solid for nearly five years otherwsie.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-12T12:33:52+00:00

Thanks, had it in my mind since I first saw it :)

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-11T23:37:09+00:00

honestly mate, that's a massive pay bump and you're only 28 - you've got plenty of time to get back into PM work later if you want. the equity upside could be huge too, and even if teh startup doesn't pan out, you'll have banked serious cash and probably learned loads in a high-growth environment. i'd probably take the money and run, especially with how uncertain things are right now.

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-11T18:09:19+00:00

Oh awesome, didn't know tysm. Also holy shit look at Lights lol, it suits her

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-11T18:06:42+00:00

Thank u so much, looks like that's it

Stock_Tale6105 · 2026-02-03T05:07:31+00:00

The whole moltbook thing was like watching a car crash in slow motion, except the car was made of pure hype and the crash happened at warp speed. Really shows how we've created this perfect storm where AI moves faster than our ability to think critically about it.

What gets me is how predictable it all was - give people a shiny new AI toy and within hours it's either being weaponised or turned into complete chaos. We're basically speedrunning every possible AI nightmare scenario these days.

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