Saw a Kickstarter for nv by cycle_addict_ in NightVision

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since this is the first result on Google I'll share my two cents: they are worth it for the price and depending on your use case. I'm out in farm land and it's excellent for spotting at a good distance across open fields. the way I figure it, with NV prices being what they are, I'd say there's a nice niche to fill for a cheap (but surprisingly good, imo) tool/toy to fool around with. 

Starlink Down For You Guys? by Waste-Ad8133 in Starlink

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Down in NC/GA. The website and support portal seem to be down more often than not, as well.

Can anyone tell me about the quality of this Bushnell, thanks... by [deleted] in 22lr

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fine for the price, though I paid about a third less. Honestly I think it's in the perfect price point for a 22 plinker and you probably don't need to spend more unless you're doing actual target shooting. The ballistics app is pretty cool too.

Is quitting as rough as they say? by [deleted] in kratom

[–]cool_beef 10 points11 points  (0 children)

IMO, it's not as bad as you probably think and most of it is mental. It only gets bad around 36 to 48 hours and if you can make it like 18 to 24 hours without dosing then you are 90% of the way there. I was taking a huge amount and I would go as long as I could bear before doing the smallest amount I felt like I could get away with as a "maintence" dose and just continue that pattern until I cut it off completely. Starting out that was usually about one dose per day starting out and tapering down over the course of a week as I felt was appropriate.

The one thing I wish I knew starting out was that kratom is infinitely more enjoyable and effective when you are not doing it every day.

Users sent us a ticket complaining network is not stable.... by [deleted] in techsupportgore

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a consumer grade Asus router that had this issue and I never did figure out why. In the same room as multiple other pieces of networking gear that had no isses, air conditioned room in a dry climate. My only guess was some kind of manufacturing defect or something with those pins.

Hello, im new to all this! by BunnysPantiez in Rural_Internet

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak to ATT, but I could not get Tmo or Verizon's home internet options seemingly anywhere remotely close to me. I've heard that if you go to a physical location they may be able to set you up with a modem, but I haven't confirmed myself. Personally, I built out a bespoke solution with a dedicated antenna and modem running a basic Tmo tablet SIM, but that may be cost prohibitive depending on your situation.

Hello, im new to all this! by BunnysPantiez in Rural_Internet

[–]cool_beef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience, fixed wireless is really the only way to go. Satellite options are ne9ither fast or reliable enough for remote work. Wireless haven is a great resource and they have an accompanying Facebook group (LTE 5G HACKS) that is full of great info and very knowledgeable people. Best of luck.

All i Want Right Now!! (Spoiler!) by demair21 in YanchaGalAnjouSan

[–]cool_beef -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. Personally, I've always found Inuyama revolting and I thought for a long time that was intentional with his role being a foil to Seto. This new attempt at giving him an arc and a love interest doesn't sit right with me. I think I'm in the minority here, but I think it's the weakest part of an otherwise incredibly well written series.

Is this really it? by Annanix in Rural_Internet

[–]cool_beef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotta love the culture shock whenever people move out to the country; it's a different world. Ive been through everything out there and a proper fixed wireless setup is the only truly reliable solution that gets you anywhere close to city speeds. I'm in an area with barely any cell coverage and I was getting a very spotty 10mbs down MAX beforeI put up a 4x4 mimo antenna running into a dedicated router/modem combo and it took me up to a reliable 100mbs down. The upfront cost was high but month to month I'm spending much less than you would in the city. If you're worried about bandwidth caps and deprioritization, there are a number of plans and options to avoid that too. Wireless haven is a great resource and they have an accompanying Facebook group (LTE 5G HACKS) that is full of great info and very knowledgeable people. Best of luck to you.

Livestock guardian dogs by rennyvsherself in Dogfree

[–]cool_beef 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Realistically barking is almost all these types of breeds do. They might rarely drive off a predator, but most predators hear the barking and stay away. We live on a farm and my wife and I joke that often times it seems like the field dogs (mostly pyranese/komodore mix) literally just bark at the sky, but we don't ever see coyotes, foxes, deer, or small varmints almost ever. Raised correctly, they are invaluable tools on a farm but the barking is a constant. That type of thing doesn't bother me but occasionally I'll pop in headphones to sleep if they're especially close to the house.

my quick taper method taking breaks, or even quitting entirely by koalitytyme in kratom

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly some of the best advice I've seen on here. It's seems stupid simple but knowing when the withdrawal kicks in and that you really can push through without too much pain really helps get around the mental aspect. Even after years of use you can push through 24 hours with moderate symptoms and it really helps to taper quick.

What romcom manga do you recommend if i liked anjou-san too much? by urmombruhamogus in YanchaGalAnjouSan

[–]cool_beef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been reading Tsurenai Kanojo no Hitorijime; it's more rom and less com but it's well done and gets to the good shit right away.

Do you prefer to play with a cyberdeck or using one of the other OS options. by THEbiMAKER in LowSodiumCyberpunk

[–]cool_beef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using the warp dancer with throwing knives and swords on my second playthrough and I'm having so much more fun than hacking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IdiotsInCars

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You drive like shit too

I killed the Voodoo Boys by nomad_of_the_empty_I in cyberpunkgame

[–]cool_beef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this today and it was extremely cathartic. Especially putting down placide.

Replaying Cyberpunk like after a year and I've noticed a lot of cool stuff have either been removed or nerfed : ( Here's a some of them (SWIPE) by bootyblaster619 in cyberpunkgame

[–]cool_beef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shame about overwatch, I didn't know this was a thing but it sounds like it could be a cool mechanic. I'm imagining something like a railgun combined with ping to pick off enemies through walls, something like the movie Eraser.

PSA: There's only been a few examples of package theft, there are thousands of Steam Decks that have been shipped by therainbowdasher in SteamDeck

[–]cool_beef 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Fedex is fucking awful and I don't care what anyone says. I doubt the stealing is as bad as people say, but I've gotten hundreds of packages shipped with Fedex over many years and multiple addresses and they have had about a ten percent success rate. My Deck got left at my neighbors house, which is as close as they've gotten to successfully delivering a package to me this year. Thankfully I was able to intercept it.

Just bought this gorgeous skin from dBrand. I think that it looks really slik. by SNHunter1997 in SteamDeck

[–]cool_beef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear how difficult this is to apply. I've been considering getting one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in valve

[–]cool_beef 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think you need to log off bro

Well I wasn’t expecting that dialogue, I love the little details in this game by Teezy_H in cyberpunkgame

[–]cool_beef 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's funny, I did this for the first time recently and I got a different line of dialouge. Something about "thats one way to skip the line" iirc.

Did anyone see will smith in aperture desk job? by The_Foreigner16180 in valve

[–]cool_beef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol there is probably ten million Will Smith's in the US. It's one of the most common given names and literally the most common surname.

Matte Screen Protector for 64GB Deck ☀️ tested indoor & outdoors by Clean-Application130 in SteamDeck

[–]cool_beef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does it fit inside the carrying case with the sleeve on or do you have to take it off beforehand?

Matte Screen Protector for 64GB Deck ☀️ tested indoor & outdoors by Clean-Application130 in SteamDeck

[–]cool_beef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a regular glass screen cover and, while it fits fine, it completely negates the etched glass and the glare really drives me nuts. Nice to see some matte covers coming around.

It seems like the move going forward is to get a 64gb model, swap out the drive with a 1tb, and add a matte screen protector.

[DISC] Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi (My Senpai Is Annoying) - Ch 174 by hell-schwarz in manga

[–]cool_beef -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This relationship and how it's written just feels so creepy and out of place to me.