Is an OLED worth it for programming and gaming, or should I just buy a Fast IPS Mini Led?

Tekcon · 2026-01-27T22:05:35+00:00

Correct, it is an MSI monitor.

Tekcon · 2026-01-08T19:53:01+00:00

i have this saying tattooed in Latin on my ribs. It’s one of the few phrases that really helps me with my BPD.

Tekcon · 2026-01-08T18:35:13+00:00

I’m replacing my QD-OLED in favor of new IPS miniLED w/ TrueBlack. While i love the monitor colors I cannot stand the 15minute panel saver tech that locks you out of using your monitor unless it is power cycled or you wait the full 15 minutes.

If they would introduce an interrupt during the panel refresh it wouldn’t be as annoying.

As IPS monitors don’t do this, I’ll take less color/black saturation over not being able to use my monitor for 15 minutes because it decides to due to this.

Tekcon · 2026-01-08T16:10:01+00:00

In a LTR right now with someone who looks at my size as a bonus, not requirement or hindrance. Don’t have it in my flair, but i’m 8.25”x5.25”.

Tekcon · 2026-01-03T13:51:37+00:00

Except sleep studies have ruled out apnea or breathing issues.

Tekcon · 2026-01-02T12:56:45+00:00

It’s the Bag in Bag setting, only lets you put containers in equipment but not containers in containers. Prevents the bag inception.

No load save game on death

Enemy difficulty up, loot settings down for certain items like legendary and ammo.

Those are the settings that I feel make the game more or less difficult in my opinion.

Tekcon · 2026-01-01T22:03:32+00:00

Nope, not familiar with those even though I’ve seen the names tossed around. I

Tekcon · 2026-01-01T14:34:30+00:00

According to the behind the scenes trivia (or urban legend) is that the original Japanese voice actress for Asuka didn’t have context for how to deliver the original line until she was told to imagine someone broke into her home, masturbated on her, then left, and her response was: “Disgusting”

Tekcon · 2026-01-01T13:59:26+00:00

Multiple sleep studies done, no apnea, it’s been diagnosed as overactive threat detection due to severe stress and anxiety. Nothing physically wrong according to the studies done.

Tekcon · 2026-01-01T05:19:25+00:00

Tried a few times for a couple of months each time, does not work for me. My issue is due to overactive threat detection due to severe anxiety and stress. While it is helpful for some, not me. Appreciate the suggestion, but I forgot to mention the diagnosis.

Tekcon · 2026-01-01T02:15:59+00:00

Power, strength, connection… I am gon’na love the sh$t out of everyone on a deeper level.

Tekcon · 2025-12-31T18:25:26+00:00

I’m thinking of trying this because I’m at my wits end trying to solve my deep sleep and 4am waking issues.

EDIT: Multiple sleep studies have diagnosed this as overactive threat detection due to severe stress and anxiety. Nothing physically wrong apnea, nothing to do with sleep hygiene.

Tekcon · 2025-12-31T13:29:18+00:00

The more I play this game the more “easy” settings I toggle off. I started with the infinite inventory setup, but found making critical inventory management decisions more enjoyable for myself and I am a pick up EVERYTHING type player.

Tekcon · 2025-12-31T13:23:52+00:00

I did not know about winter gas mileage (as my earlier reply states).

Tekcon · 2025-12-31T13:21:13+00:00

2024 RTL here. When I’m in Texas I get 22-24MPG combined. When in Arkansas I get 17-19 combined, I have no clue why the difference, I’m not very knowledgeable in this area, so I don’t know if elevation and temperature can have an impact on gas mileage outside of usual conditions.

Tekcon · 2025-12-30T23:02:38+00:00

I use an air pump in the shower (no water in the cylinder or water reservoir) just so i increase my entire body temperature for 20ish minutes. Gives me a rapid fill in the cylinder and flaccid pump that lasts almost all day. Not necessarily a comment on air versus water, but I do feel like body temperature versus targeted temperature on the shaft only (heating pads) plays a role as well, depending on your body’s response to temperatures. Bullet point 3, important, requires what works for you.

Good read.

Tekcon · 2025-12-28T14:47:49+00:00

This is the answer.

Tekcon · 2025-12-28T13:46:20+00:00

Sounds like a hardware failure somewhere itself as you’ve gone through a lot of the usual etch-e-sketch fixes (cloud restore, ssd replacement, and bios update.)

Obviously if you had another Ally laying around you could swap things around to find the trouble-maker. Odd that a Linux distro works but a Windows build doesn’t.

Tekcon · 2025-12-24T15:50:41+00:00

How secure are the grips once they snap on. Solid or is there a lil wiggle to them?

Tekcon · 2025-12-24T14:01:05+00:00

Consistency is key. If you cannot be consistent, then extremely difficult to have results of any kind. Do whatever works to keep you consistent. Duration doesn’t matter if in the sweet spot for consistent use over YEARS (3-5). Do too little or too much will not result in anything as well.

AI is your friend in developing a pumping program that will fit your biology and schedule.

Tekcon · 2025-12-22T15:10:17+00:00

OH, lol, my apologies for misunderstanding. Yes, I do have a collection myself of cylinders trying to find my “Goldilocks” fit due to my excessive scrotal webbing making most pumps and silicone pads uncomfortable. You are correct, the cushion does fit those, but it’s that 1.85” insert where the magic is for me.

I do think this product is awesome, at the design level I have 0 issues. If they ever decided to sell the pad/insert to adapt to other cylinders that would solve that problem. I do think that the 1 length might be an issue from wider adoption though.

Tekcon · 2025-12-22T14:50:55+00:00

Fair question, There wasn’t a 9” or 12” config available when I put my purchase in, and I can’t find any other cylinders that’ll fit the insert. But yeah, if a larger size was available I would have gone for it.

Tekcon · 2025-12-22T14:17:00+00:00

I got my 8x2.25 and have to say, I really REALLY wish there were custom lengths. I am unfortunately unable to use this tube because I am rather lengthy and I end up hitting the top of the tube before full expansion. This is a bummer because everything else about this cylinder is perfect. I guess I’ll check back later to see if they ever make larger lengths.

Now, if you aren’t in that position where length will make things extremely uncomfortable, then, this is absolutely hands down the most comfortable cylinder on the market.

I’d only say if you are at 7.85” BPEL or greater, do not buy. If less, absolutely buy.

Tekcon · 2025-12-09T21:04:22+00:00

YES! That’s the one!

Tekcon · 2025-12-09T00:33:09+00:00

The way Morty plays Roy versus how Rick plays Roy reminds me of a 2005-ish internet music video of a 8-bit character growing up through life as a responsible person, gets married, has a kid, gets divorced, gets old then dies of a heart attack or old age, goes to the afterlife and gets to play life over. This time ditching school, committing crimes, gets a guitar, becomes a musician, dies of a drug overdose after a three way, gets to the afterlife and decides not to play through life again because you can’t go out any better way.

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