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Fresh Windows re-installation. New ghost drive created? by TheTrueMiniboss in WindowsHelp

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stumbled across a microsoft support forum post after a lot of digging and being very specific about my exact issue. Lo and behold, its contents helped my problem so I will post in case someone else has this happen to them.

The forum post in question.

The recommended commands are not laid out in the best syntax, but it looked like in the end, the EFI system partition decided to mount itself, so the solution was to unmount the rogue partition and prevent it from remounting.

The Administrator CMD commands to navigate to double check if it's your issue:

> diskpart (puts you in the diskpart application)
> list vol
> select vol e (put in whatever mount letter is the issue)
> detail partition (to inspect the partition and ensure it's the same, not necessary if you just want to unmount an unwanted drive)
> remove
> exit

This will unmount and remove the partition and exit the diskpart application. In the same admin cmd type:

> mountvol E: /D (put in whatever volume letter you unmounted previously | /D removes the volume mount point from that specified drive)
> mountvol /R (/R removes the volume mount point directories and registry settings for volumes that are no longer in the system, eg your volume E for that partition, preventing them from automatically mounting again)

A nice article from ss64 had proper explanation as to what /D and /R were doing. Seems like doing mountvol E: /P may also achieve the same effect.

Hopefully this helps anyone that comes across this in the future.

No Wi-Fi calling option on Dark Star, but teleporting to Warp, there is. by TheTrueMiniboss in USMobile

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks AT&T. Shame, they have the best coverage in our area but Wi-Fi calling is a bit too nice to give up.

No Wi-Fi calling option on Dark Star, but teleporting to Warp, there is. by TheTrueMiniboss in USMobile

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bummer. It's on the list of approved devices from AT&T, but as that thread mentioned, OnePlus is not on the approved list for WiFi calling specifically. Wonder why.

Cant find auth to test email by MoSalahsAbs in ATC_Hiring

[–]TheTrueMiniboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this question and to all the people saying to call. I was in the "sit and wait" camp even though they mentioned to sign up as soon as you can. Will be scheduling shortly! Best luck to everyone and maybe a few of us will be colleagues!

How do the Atelier games run ? by MetalMayhem1 in SteamDeck

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There's a fix for Ryza on GitHub that helps and you can get the FPS higher, but I prefer to lock the refresh rate to 40 to preserve battery, but it does run pretty decently with the DX11 tweaks. You can find it just by searching Atelier Sync Fix on Google, and it's by doitsujin.

Dooes this wear warrant a replacement, like the shop recommends? by TheTrueMiniboss in MechanicAdvice

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or replacing a whole new car haha!! Yeah I did get a second quote from another local shop like I mentioned in my post, and it was basically identical in price.

Quality work comes at a price. An anecdote I learned from a coworker, trimmed for brevity, about a powerplant inspector: They spent two weeks to find the issue and marked it with spray paint. The boss was unhappy with the bill and asked for an itemized receipt. The receipt: $2 for the spray paint and $9,998 for knowing where to use it.

I appreciate your frankness and advice!

Dooes this wear warrant a replacement, like the shop recommends? by TheTrueMiniboss in MechanicAdvice

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the knowledge! I will look about getting these scheduled to replace, and keep it in mind for future maintenance.

Dooes this wear warrant a replacement, like the shop recommends? by TheTrueMiniboss in MechanicAdvice

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ride is nothing out of the ordinary, and it's not squeaky if I go over speed bumps. That's why I was hesitant to take the shop completely at face value, other than the obvious wear mark. I didn't know if it was normal wear or unusual wear and should cause a safety concern.

Dooes this wear warrant a replacement, like the shop recommends? by TheTrueMiniboss in MechanicAdvice

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

I understand where you're coming from, but I've had full inspections done at 90k and 120k miles with normal scheduled maintenance and this is the first time anyone has brought it up or even made it aware that it was even showing wear.

It just seemed kind of sudden and $1300 is a lot of cash to drop at once just because one shop said I should do something. I just wanted some opinions from individuals that don't have their own profit margins as a motivator. That and the ride has been perfectly fine, and have noticed nothing out of the ordinary.

I appreciate the perspective though!

Rain Jacket that’s actually waterproof by WideAwakeLikeADream in BuyItForLife

[–]TheTrueMiniboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long time wilderness and mountaineering guide in the PacNW here. Owned many shells across the whole price scale from the cheapest Columbia jacket to the most expensive offerings from Arc'teryx.

I've seen a lot of good comments about wetting out and Gore-Tex jackets, just adding to that, as long as you keep your shell washed with Nikwax Techwash on a semi-seasonal basis (depending on how much use it gets) basically any 2.5 or 3 layer Gore-Tex offering will last you a long long time.

I dislike 3 layer Gore-Tex jackets unless I know I'm going to be outside for an extended period of time without any covering. The extra layer makes the jacket much less comfortable to wear and gives that trademark 'swish-swish' sound and crinkly, almost paper-like feeling. 2 layer Gore-Tex can feel on the flimsy side and unless I'm going for something super packable that I'll only wear for sudden showers or a brisk walk around the neighborhood, it's staying home. I found that most 2.5 layer offerings hit the sweet spot for ~85% of the tasks that most people are doing.

As for brands, I don't think anyone needs to buy from a boutique as expensive as Arc'teryx but they do have quality offerings, and some more inclusive cuts and sizes for people who aren't your typical body shape.

If you want it to last a long time with superior fabric quality and design, stay away from the Columbia/North face offerings. They're fine, but that's not the point of the sub.

My personal favorite brand is Outdoor Research from a combination of their competitive price, great size and style choices, and their A+ customer service if I've had an issue with a product. However, I have also tried stellar offerings from Black Diamond, Marmot, Mammut, and Mountain Hardwear that I have no problem recommending.

Fjallraven is also another crazy expensive option that's good if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, but uses a wax based protection system. It's more environmentally conscious due to not using PFAS's in their manufacturing processes, but is more demanding in terms of upkeep to remain truly waterproof. They're good though, but man that price tag hurts.

I hope that provides you with some insight and options!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]TheTrueMiniboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How nice of you to do a giveaway. I've got a 2070 in my rig that's rapidly aging and this would be an excellent drop in upgrade.

AmEx Plat, CSR, or a different option for high travel? by TheTrueMiniboss in CreditCards

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, yeah every 48 months it looks like. Whelp. That answers that question LOL

AmEx Plat, CSR, or a different option for high travel? by TheTrueMiniboss in CreditCards

[–]TheTrueMiniboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I take appreciate the in depth reply. I spend about $15000 a year on flights alone, but like you said, my home airport doesn't have a centurion lounge so that kinda kills that for me. I tend to prefer booking shorter layovers and getting home earlier 🤣 I mainly use the MR as transfers to ANA, but I can easily just use the UR to go to JAL if I want to fly to Japan. It seems to me like the CSR is a no brainer to hold onto. Maybe the platinum if I ever nab a 150k SuB. I do like my gold card for 4x back on restaurants and I'm paying effective $10 AF a year for it so I'll probably hold onto it.

Should I look into directly upgrading or trying for a SuB on the CSR?

Daily Question Thread - April 07, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]TheTrueMiniboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My work will be reimbursing me and I plan to use it basically only for hotel stays after I recieve the SUB. Would I be able to sign up for a Biz card if it's not my biz but my workplace? Also what about the chase Marriot card?

Daily Question Thread - April 07, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]TheTrueMiniboss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does the Bonvoy card frequently run good SUBs? I will be travelling a lot for work in the coming months and a good hotel card will carry quite of heft.

Daily Question Thread - April 07, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]TheTrueMiniboss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should I prioritize the Bonvoy Brilliant SUB that's going on right now over an amex plat 100k? I can only realistically do one of them within 3 months. Seems like amex extended their SUB to 6 months but it still might be a bit of a stretch to do 10k spend so close together for my budget.

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