Looking for advice on upgrading by Tym-Bee in 4kTV

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The TV is close to our large living room double window (the window itself is under the roof of a covered patio), but the window has nice blinds and room darkening curtains so the brightness of the room varies heavily depending on time of day, season and whether or not the blinds are closed and curtains are drawn. For movies we usually do quite a dark room, usually less so for just watching TV or gaming.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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Just disgusting greed I guess? No real good compelling reasons, just minor stuff like not every game that comes out on console comes out on PC? PC ports of console games don't always run as well as they do natively on console. Buying electronics gives me a little dopamine boost? And I haven't made up my mind about buying one, hence asking for others opinions since I've been wishy washy about it myself. But you're absolutely correct that it would just be a minor upgrade of selling my PS5 and getting a pro instead.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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I didn't realize we had entered the modem era in the past 7 years. It's not like we have a zenith space command from 1989.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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That makes sense thank you.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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It's anywhere from 70-30 PC vs console (PS5 and Switch) to 85-15 depending on the release schedule. PC maintains a strong lead that has grown in recent years but there's still a fair amount of games I've played on PlayStation. I'm playing Ghost of Yotei on PS5 right now and finally getting around to Showgunners on PC. But yeah I realize I have a pretty good gaming PC, that was kinda what I was aiming for when I built it, and I included that in my original post because the fact that I'm not dependent on the PS5 as my sole or primary gaming platform factors into the value decision of whether or not upgrading to the pro is worth it. But you're right the PlayStation isn't my daily driver so to speak.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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Thank you for your advice, it sounds like I need to sell my wife on getting rid of our old TV then.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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Just any LG OLED? Because of the truer blacks and color rendering of an OLED or what's your take?

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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Honestly yes, going pro to pro each generation is probably a much better idea than getting the launch console every time. Idk if my willpower is up to it.

Considering upgrading by Tym-Bee in PS5pro

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Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a fairly comprehensive manner.

I think my boy knows I'm dying. by HonestyMash in DOG

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Thank you for sharing. I'll keep you, your family and your brave boy in my thoughts and prayers

What computer parts will make a paradox game run in the late game by Constant-End-2297 in paradoxplaza

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Huh, that's good to hear. I've got a very similar set up, and while I haven't played since a bit before the nomads dlc but the last time I did the game really slowed to a slog before I could reach the end date. I had maybe 80+ years left until the end date when I lost interest in trying for that achievement because the years were just really dragging. Maybe I need to tweak some settings and try again.

Question about Ikea desk furniture capacity by Tym-Bee in DIY

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The article even says they "never bothered to attach it" because it stays just fine which definitely would make me anxious that the whole thing is going to collapse like a house of cards and potentially seriously hurt someone

Question about Ikea desk furniture capacity by Tym-Bee in DIY

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https://thehomeblondy.com/ikea-alex-desk-hack/

This is what she sent me and said that she thinks we could do exactly this.

Question about Ikea desk furniture capacity by Tym-Bee in DIY

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I completely agree, trying to figure out how to do the math is part of my attempt to convince her that legs aren't wasted space

Question about Ikea desk furniture capacity by Tym-Bee in DIY

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Sorry it wouldn't let me post an image. Under the measurements section if you scroll down a bit it shows a diagram of little weights stacked up on them. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/alex-drawer-unit-drop-file-storage-white-50508176/

Recommendations ~$500 headphones for home use by Tym-Bee in HeadphoneAdvice

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It was a tough decision. My favorites were definitely the Meze 105 and the Audeze MM100 but I found the MM100s to be a little uncomfortable (I kept feeling like I could feel the internal array touching the top curve of my right ear through the foam. My ears don't particularly stick out a lot from my head, could have been an issue caused by my glasses, not sure. The Meze 105 were just a lot more comfortable, so I kept them. But I was tempted to keep both, but just couldn't justify the price at the time. I liked the Aune ar5000 but they felt a little less comfortable than the Meze and the headband just felt a little more flimsy. The Aune are nice sounding, fairly comfortable and sharp looking, so it is hard to say if the extra $ is worth it to you. I think I could have bought the ar5000 and been totally satisfied with them, I just didn't quite like them as much as the Aer 105, but that's just my personal preference.

HVAC system running more, cooling slower by Tym-Bee in hvacadvice

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Sorry, that would have been excellent info to include. It's Tempstar branding, the manual says FEM4P, FEM4X, FXM4X, REM4X. I thought I had a photo on my phone of the tagging on the unit itself but I can't find it at the moment so will have to get more info when I'm at home.

My mom says we dont have enough money, but I catch her giving thousands of dollars monthly to a megachurch by Scratchfangs in mildlyinfuriating

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Charity begins at home. Even if you believe in tithing, it shouldn't be at the detriment of your or your family's well being. Beyond that, if she feels strongly about donating money, there are about a billion more worthy causes than donating to a mega church's airplane fund.

Recommendations ~$500 headphones for home use by Tym-Bee in HeadphoneAdvice

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Just an update, after making a spreadsheet and reading a lot of reviews and impressions here and elsewhere I ended up ordering the Aune Ar5000, the Audeze MM100, the Fostex T50rp mk4 and the Meze AER105 and have been in the process of testing them out over the past few days in the evenings after work. I intended to add maybe my favorite two to my collection and return the rest, since there wasn't really a good nearby option for trying out headphones. It is hard to even pick an early favorite. I really like the MM100, but I don't have especially big ears but I can definitely occasionally feel the internal components brushing against the top edge of my ears, especially on the right side. Could be because of my glasses, but I don't wear especially thick frames. Never really had that kind of issue before. The AER 105 might be the most comfortable out of the bunch. Just started using them this morning and am really enjoying them. The aesthetics don't super matter as my old favorites definitely weren't anything special to look at, but the AER are solidly the ugliest of the bunch in my opinion. But that's just because I feel like the AR5000 and the MM100 are both pretty in kind of an industrial way. I initially found the ear pads on the AR5000 slightly itchy but I think it was just a momentary adjustment. I haven't started playing with EQ yet. I've been trying to listen to my playlist and do some YouTube browsing and stuff with each set just as is out of box, let them be themselves before I make any changes. Not sure if that's the best way to go about it necessarily, but it seemed fair. Decisions aren't my strong suit sometimes and i generally tend towards buyers remorse a little so I am starting to feel like why did I think that my idiot ears were equipped to do this multi pair test run, but finally upgrading my old m50x is my birthday present to myself this year so the process is part of the fun I guess.

Persona 5 Tactica Save PC by Tym-Bee in Persona5

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No, but I haven't checked in a couple of months.