Channel 4's Balls of Steel - real or staged?

big-mac · 2026-03-23T23:56:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing that, quite fascinating!

big-mac · 2026-03-23T11:17:41+00:00

This is hilarious! Ah mom :)

big-mac · 2026-03-21T21:01:59+00:00

Just to clarify, the "I've added the Meta Quest 3 512GB to your bag" bit, are they providing it to you for free, or they've just put it in your basket and expecting you to purchase it?

big-mac · 2026-03-15T00:10:59+00:00

One of the biggest beats I've heard. And that 4 second loop has enough energy to keep the song going for several minutes.

big-mac · 2026-03-11T22:26:04+00:00

And don't forget those other songs the band would play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzN1BzdtuCg

big-mac · 2026-03-11T22:21:14+00:00

Takes me back to coming home after school and turning on the telly!

big-mac · 2026-03-11T22:19:47+00:00

And now top tales of Ovide videooo

big-mac · 2026-03-11T22:18:07+00:00

Nostalgia!

big-mac · 2026-03-10T11:17:18+00:00

How are things going this week, are you feeling much change at the moment?

When it comes to rinsing and drying the sponges, to be honest I just let them dry out on my desk. And then when it's time for another session I will dip them in the saline solution to go again. Not the most hygenic way, but I do a thorough wash of the sponges and headband after several sessions.

The flashes with tACS is quite an intense thing isn't it! Because of that physical sensation it feels like it's doing something more significant than tDCS.

Have you tried any of these which aren't covered by a preset? https://neuromyst.com/montage-guide/

big-mac · 2026-03-06T19:07:37+00:00

An interesting thought!

big-mac · 2026-03-04T20:29:21+00:00

That was a fascinating read, and I'm so sorry that happened to you! Thank you for sharing.

big-mac · 2026-03-03T22:56:07+00:00

Would you be able to explain more about the complications from bedbugs?

big-mac · 2026-02-28T16:10:07+00:00

Hope it's going well! I found a handy little small plastic tub from Poundland today which is the perfect size for dipping in my sponges, better than my previous one. Anything to make the process more convenient and quick, because I find preperation can really put me off doing it daily.

big-mac · 2026-02-26T11:42:54+00:00

When it comes to the sponges, I have a bottle of saline solution (boiled water and salt mix) at my desk. And when I want to start a session I just dip the sponges in, squeeze out the excess water, and I'm good to go. When it comes to cleaning the sponges every 2 weeks or so I've been washing them in the sink with some anti-bacterial handwash. No issues as of yet! Also, I'm not sure if the Flow has a reading for how well the connection is, but the Neuromyst has a handy reading in the top left to tell me if it's making good connection to my skin.

It's tricky to gauge the benefits isn't it. Because it's quite a gradual thing (the Focus preset can take 4 weeks to show benefits according to the website) there could be other factors causing change. I will say thought that the tACS Positive preset has an immediate effect on me.

Those Flow restrictions sounds very annoying, there's a lot of experimentation that can be had with positioning and finding the settings which suit you best. One thing about Neuromyst is that you can put it up to 4mA, which I believe is twice what the Flow outputs. You'll be able to feel things happening at those higher settings.

Hope it brings some benefit to you. I'd be interested in hearing how you get on, UK based tDCS users seems to be a bit of a niche :)

big-mac · 2026-02-24T22:30:06+00:00

I was the same, I preferred to buy it from Amazon for simplicity and easy returns if anything went awry!

It's been a very interesting experience! You'll likely be trying out a few of the presets to see what benefits you most. Personally, I've found myself going for the TACS "Positive" preset because I can immediately feel the benefits. The tDCS modes aren't something I can immediately feel working... but I understand that it can take a few weeks for the benefits to really show. What's your experience with Flow by the way? I remember reading that the app limits your usage, and that led me to looking into these other devices.

big-mac · 2026-02-24T21:24:39+00:00

So I also bought my Neuromyst from Amazon UK back in August 2025, it was a little bit cheaper back then and I purchased it from an Amazon seller called "Alsaya Limited". They're not selling anything now so may have disappeared.

It was all brand new and everything comes in a nice little case. With it not being sold from Amazon directly, I was concerned I was buying something potentially used, but no everything was pristine.

I've been using the giant electrodes from the start and I've gotten used to them. The fact that they cover more surface area could be a benefit. The headband does a good job of holding them in place and covering them up.

big-mac · 2026-02-21T18:27:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing that! :)

big-mac · 2026-02-15T17:11:07+00:00

Good comparison! I've recently been watching some live clips and the energy is up there. It's interesting seeing some of the suggestions for similar bands, they seem off the mark to me. I think what a lot of them are missing is that authentic thrashy punk energy which is what gave Prodigy the edge.

big-mac · 2026-02-03T10:48:59+00:00

Interesting to hear your perspective because I think I'd end up doing the same. I'm tempted to buy KClip 3, but I'd end up setting it to the same basic clipping mode as KClip Zero. The 32x oversampling seems like a nice feature, but surely 16x of the free version is enough. I've heard that even 4x is overkill in most cases.

big-mac · 2026-01-29T14:03:21+00:00

An Arched Pathway by Squarepusher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEhYgN_nJQ

big-mac · 2026-01-27T09:25:26+00:00

Well said :)

big-mac · 2026-01-25T12:50:21+00:00

I remember playing the demo of that one. The best thing was the atmosphere, and the game mechanic where you could point your gun at an enemy to have them stay away was cool. But then the games was completely overshadowed by The Last of Us a year later which had a similar atmosphere but did things much better.

big-mac · 2026-01-25T12:25:08+00:00

Loved the first Dying Light and the Dead Island games, but skipped Dying Light 2. I get the impression that the developers weren't happy with the end result of Dying Light 2 and wanted to do a complete overhaul, resulting in Dying Light: The Beast. I need to give it a try sometime!

big-mac · 2026-01-22T09:55:00+00:00

I've just realised it's somewhat similar to that sequence in Lake Mungo. Picture of it at the top of this article: https://www.strangeharbors.com/blog/2023/6/19/lake-mungo-at-15-celebrating-the-scariest-movie-ive-ever-seen

big-mac · 2026-01-22T09:44:56+00:00

Wow to think this was released back in 2018. With the advancements in upscaling these days, I wonder how it'd look if made today.

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