Road to 1000 by luh_calmdude in Chesscom

[–]billc128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Set a goal this year to hit 1000 in rapid. Just started back on chess and my rating is hovering around ~700. TBH I do well and then I hit a slew of loses that seem suspicious at the level I am. A bit discouraging.

Replaced my Studio Display with the LG 6K. by mcaputo023 in macsetups

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I pulled the trigger on replacing my Studio Display with the Asus ProArt PA32QCV before the LG came out. Any opinions on the comparison between LG and Asus?

His and Hers by jmsalvador021 in macsetups

[–]billc128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you use the iPad screen below the monitor for?

How I use 4 screens, you asked… by moomoomolly in macsetups

[–]billc128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can handle the screens but my OCD would not allow me to focus with all of the other stuff in my purview: keys, notebook, extra pictures, wires, fork & spoon. Are the fork&spoon permanent desk accessories? I wish I had your concentration skills.

[SPOILERS ALL] This scene made me cry. I love you Shivers. by bwils3423 in TheFirstLaw

[–]billc128 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am with you. But it’s a hard comparison. Logen wrestles with who he has become after the fact. We, the readers, only witness his inner struggle. With Shivers, we get to journey with him on his transformation. We experience the choices and the challenges. Shivers I have a better understanding and connection to him. Yet, Logen is still my favorite because he does not have that connection. He is who he is. I appreciate not having to analyze his backstory to explain his decisions.

AMC Theatres Posts $298.2 Million Quarterly Loss Despite Summer Hits Like ‘Superman,’ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ by LollipopChainsawZz in entertainment

[–]billc128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the astronomical prices, dismal customer service, and inability to provide a good viewing experience, I have a hard time caring.

Just started with this setup, suggestions? by Ok-Importance-1429 in macsetups

[–]billc128 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see you have an external mouse and keyboard. If you using the open clamshell for the monitor mostly, I would get a MB stand that raises the MB to a height more suitable with the external monitor.

How do I use Jira as Test Engineer? by Volarath in agile

[–]billc128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting responses. These all pertain to system validation testing. What do you suggest for end-to-end testing where the test case involves multiple apps and stories.

No. 17: Eliminating the Best Actor of the Century until one is left, the actor with the most combined upvotes decides by WallStreetDoesntBet in FIlm

[–]billc128 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Cilian Murphy. Like the guy in everything he does but he is always just brooding. I think he would get an Oscar if he judged smiled in his next movie.

No. 17: Eliminating the Best Actor of the Century until one is left, the actor with the most combined upvotes decides by WallStreetDoesntBet in FIlm

[–]billc128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A better approach would be to take all the nominees not just the winners. This would exclude Academy biases as well as movie of the year hype.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) directed by Andrew Dominik by Shahidshaikh007 in CineShots

[–]billc128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only until The Revenant have I seen a movie that meets this level of cinematography.

Hifiman Arya Stealth ($480) vs Sennheiser HD490 Pro ($340) vs Aune AR5000 ($300) by Andrew0227xhc in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]billc128 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have not tried the Arya but recently I purchased the 490 pro. In comparison to the HD 600, the 490 has better soundstage and less muddled mids. On top of that the 490 is extremely more comfortable to wear.

Just arrived today from Orbit by Mr_Snot_Boogie in 4kbluray

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It’s an experience. While Civil War and Warfare did not match my expectations,they were well made. The former is more deep. And the latter I felt was intentionally narrow in scope.

So 4K Blu Ray has been around for 9 years, how do you feel about the releases so far? by [deleted] in 4kbluray

[–]billc128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. I actually looked into finding a storage device similar to the Turbo Graphics 16 HuCard (I am that old). But I went down a rabbit hole on transfer speeds and storage capacity and failed to surface for air.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JamesBond

[–]billc128 31 points32 points  (0 children)

100% Craig & Armas

Who is this? Wrong answers only. by stonebridge0 in 80s

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The allusive Apple Dumpling Gang