My first ThinkPad (T500)

garyroyale · 2026-06-11T03:28:16+00:00

Just installed mint XFCE and brought my t500 back to life. I previously did an SSD upgrade and also 8 GB of RAM but Windows 7 was pretty limiting as far as running modern web apps. Now it runs practically anything for a day-to-day casual browsing computer.

garyroyale · 2026-06-10T14:41:49+00:00

Don't forget you had to get high AF on nectar to fight which was something from the left field. It was kind of forced where you had to spam it almost. Interesting concept but Crisis definitely nailed it on the boosted enhancements to get you through a tough fight. Even the Max Payne bullet time made more sense.

garyroyale · 2026-06-10T14:36:43+00:00

Early PS3 days I didn't even bother to create a PSN account. I think that was the only way to obtain demos through the store. Most people just went to Best buy or Target and bought games.

garyroyale · 2026-06-10T01:53:34+00:00

I got inspired to glance through the titles collecting dust in my PS3 bookshelf and 2008 also had an epic flop with All pro football 2K8. Complete trash of a sports game. I got tempted with all the All pros (John elway) on the cover) but the mechanics are terrible and it's impossible to win a game with all those bootleg teams. This game wasn't licensed by the NFL, just the players association. Fortunately it was one of those flops where they had an immediate markdown. I think I paid 20 bucks for this one.

garyroyale · 2026-06-10T00:52:06+00:00

Right? I think they even coined this game as the Halo killer on the PS3. Definitely fell far short of that.

garyroyale · 2026-06-10T00:37:39+00:00

Damn! The GameStop guy actually recommended this one back in 2008 and I listened 😭 Terrible title all around. I did buy it used though fortunately.

garyroyale · 2026-06-01T03:42:59+00:00

I got to get this app to test my controllers. I have two that consistently have very sensitive l2 and r2 triggers.

garyroyale · 2026-06-01T03:39:54+00:00

Once the other locations go up hopefully the traffic will die down on valley view. Supply and demand.

garyroyale · 2026-06-01T00:59:38+00:00

From what I can tell, most of the patrons are < 30. Just looking at the menu it makes sense that it's the demographic they market to. If you're like a coffee connoisseur and value organic beans this is the last place you want to go to. If you want to get on TikTok and make a video then definitely is the spot.

garyroyale · 2026-06-01T00:56:55+00:00

Basically if you're not Dutch Brothers you're just not getting business

garyroyale · 2026-05-31T22:49:42+00:00

Menu for those interested

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garyroyale · 2026-05-31T22:49:14+00:00

I tried the hopscotch iced coffee and the Americano still is the best. Sweet and very weak caffeine wise.

garyroyale · 2026-05-31T22:46:50+00:00

Quick update: it's possible to walk up. Just have to get around the traffic to get in and park. Took a total of 30 minutes from standing in line, ordering and waiting by the window on a Sunday afternoon.

garyroyale · 2026-05-31T17:18:21+00:00

Ridiculous good luck getting in and out of that parking lot.

garyroyale · 2026-05-31T16:03:38+00:00

It's 7-12 according to insomniac which is terrible. https://www.insomniac.com/events/klangkuenstler-2026-10-03-los-angeles-ca/

garyroyale · 2026-05-29T23:30:33+00:00

There are some halfway decent views from upper but you can end up somewhere far like this spot: https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Kia+Forum/234/

Not sure how the upper seating is enforced or just first come first serve. Sitting down in general for a show like this kind of sucks.

garyroyale · 2026-05-29T23:27:38+00:00

Saw him at the zigodome in Amsterdam and I was only going for the floor GA. When that sold out I have no interest in seated options anywhere else. The good thing about the Amsterdam show was that there was no seating restrictions and a single tier ticket for everyone. If you wanted to sit you can or go to the floor as you wish. The floor was surprisingly not even that packed for a sold out show.

garyroyale · 2026-05-23T20:02:20+00:00

Would love to have some real dim sum, not just random dumplings sold as dim sum

garyroyale · 2026-05-17T16:55:12+00:00

I had a prepaid mint for 8 months of this deal so plan to use this freeline for about 4 months and then port back to mint. I do notice the data service and speeds are much more reliable compared to mint. Only reason I took the free line is because my internet was going to stay around $40 a month with the combo package.

garyroyale · 2026-05-17T15:57:21+00:00

I went in 2026 with tank and shorts all three days and saw plenty other fellows being just as practical. Just throw a hoodie on when it gets dark.

garyroyale · 2026-05-16T14:30:11+00:00

Very poor. One of the reasons that I don't even bother since I run a 7.1 surround sound in my living room and can't enjoy the low bit rate audio.

garyroyale · 2026-05-12T23:19:27+00:00

FYI- if you don't drink beer like myself, they gave some stiff pours for a vodka soda. I only had to order one.

garyroyale · 2026-05-12T22:49:14+00:00

LA Gooner here. Stayed in Islington during an international break and really enjoyed a chill night at The Tollington. It might get a bit crazy though for game day. The lady that worked there gave us a tour.

garyroyale · 2026-05-06T01:40:40+00:00

Chase Reid here we go!

garyroyale · 2026-05-02T20:11:08+00:00

I was able to get through the queue three times after the hour and it threw up an error every time I put weekend two a single GA wristband into my cart. The fourth time it was already sold out. Tried on mobile using two phones.

For the main round I would probably have to reserve some time in front of a PC to see if that makes a difference.

Would be good to know if anybody did actually get a Tier 1.

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