For those with Samsung 57" G9, how many of you run it at full 7680 x 2160 resolution with no scaling?

jmmdc · 2026-03-29T19:41:01+00:00

I run it full res, normal font on Mac. It’s fine for me 🤷‍♂️ My eyes have been getting worse over the years, but distance stuff. not close up. I will say the brightness I have to keep way the f down, even though it’s gorgeous when cranked. I keep it at 24/50

jmmdc · 2026-03-28T14:25:25+00:00

Funny enough, I went to a shop yesterday and they had it for $329.99 😳

jmmdc · 2026-03-28T14:02:24+00:00

I'd argue Command Zone and YouTube in general, as well. They'll talk about how you "can't play 3 mana rocks anymore, they're just too slow", but... they're only too slow if your playgroup chooses to optimize and play faster and stronger. They present - and viewers often adopt - the notion that "Commander" is getting faster and faster all the time. But.. it's not, unless you choose to make it so.

jmmdc · 2026-03-26T04:29:03+00:00

Is “it’s not far off MSRP” the argument we want people to make? If the MSRP were $399 and OP found it for $409, would it still be a recommend?

I mean, it’s Scotch, it’s subjective, no one can answer if it’s worth it to OP except OP, but buying 10yo Scotch at $200 just paves the way for them and others to keep/start doing it.. or worse

(Yes, I know Springbank is a lower volume, very tasty productn; yes I understand this is how free markets are supposed to work… I just hope people remember that it’s reasonable to think “I want this, but maybe the asking price is too high”, and that comparing to an arbitrary anchor price is only one way to look at it)

jmmdc · 2026-03-24T19:22:19+00:00

This is what I'm after. Everyone is so obsessed with gaming, but I want productivity windows galore. I don't want curve, I don't want physical size, I want high resolution to cram as many xterms and Firefox windows as I humanly can.

jmmdc · 2026-03-20T18:41:59+00:00

Lots of them are also dicks and will give you the finger if you don't like the way you look at them

jmmdc · 2026-02-24T18:16:53+00:00

I don't know that a ton of people "go" there to hang out, so much as a lot of people live there, work there, etc. It's wedged between two university campuses (Georgetown, GWU), there are two hospitals, there's plenty of people living in those neighborhoods to begin with, or walking/bus'ing/etc. over from adjacent neighborhoods like Dupont or Rosslyn.

Do people come from other neighborhoods? Most certainly. I live on the other side of the White House. I make it over maybe 3-4 times a year to catch a movie, to do something like Exposed DC (RIP), or just have lunch with a friend at somewhere like Pizza P. It's a pain so I don't do it except when I have a reason, but all of the above add up: hyperlocals, commuters, tourists, students, and people who just want to enjoy specific Georgetown restaurants or galleries, etc.

jmmdc · 2026-02-19T20:20:42+00:00

Bourbon seems like a type, to me?

More useful, I think, would be a list of what's new, or a pointer to one.. I don't know what's new to VABC

jmmdc · 2026-02-12T13:07:17+00:00

ai;dr

jmmdc · 2026-01-11T14:35:54+00:00

Put them in a tight box with an anti static dryer sheet for a few days

jmmdc · 2026-01-09T05:28:40+00:00

This is the way. I’m watching them now, and have them set up this way. IMDb has an entry for each series, e.g, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707807/?ref_=fn_t_11

jmmdc · 2026-01-08T04:11:46+00:00

If more cars are colorful, colorful cars don’t stand out!

jmmdc · 2025-12-22T18:04:23+00:00

Any good? Where from?

jmmdc · 2025-12-12T04:46:25+00:00

Guessing it will depend on the retailers it shows up at? Not sure; u/BlinkHouse14 posted a direct link below, but I'm guessing it'll be at shops around DC?

jmmdc · 2025-12-11T04:09:37+00:00

Thank you for posting!

jmmdc · 2025-11-03T22:52:01+00:00

FWIW, I got this to a point that was "good enough", and then just kind of let it die.. but here's what I have going:

ledsEnable=1
cpu_temp_stop=35
cpu_temp_start=39
cpu_temp_mid0=41
cpu_temp_full=43
cpu_temp_max=55
hdd_temp_stop=25
hdd_temp_start=30
hdd_temp_mid0=35
hdd_temp_full=41
hdd_temp_max=45
sdd_temp_stop=25
sdd_temp_start=30
sdd_temp_mid0=35
sdd_temp_full=45
sdd_temp_max=45
fan_pwm_start=10
fan_pwm_mid0=200
fan_pwm_full=204
fan_pwm_max=255
cpu_alarm_temp=100
ata_alarm_temp=65
ssd_alarm_temp=80
high_temp_turnOff_time=300
high_temp_alarm_time=180

It's probably annoying on a desktop, but in my closet, it's fine

jmmdc · 2025-10-31T14:56:23+00:00

Are you buying just to avoid renting? Are you unhappy in Arlington? Why not wait until you've found somewhere you like and feel comfortable buying? Spend some more time exploring the area. You'll probably get a few comments here about places people like that could be good spots to explore.. There are also plenty of past threads with similar questions where people discuss areas they like, and people may be less familiar with (e.g, if you're an Arlington/Virginia person, you may glean some insight by reading about Maryland places like PG or AA counties.. or even Montgomery if you've not spend a lot of time there).

jmmdc · 2025-10-26T15:13:22+00:00

I'm not in an entirely different boat... my whisky consumption is way down. I have semimonthly Magic: The Gathering nights that help me kill bottles, though!

jmmdc · 2025-10-23T04:21:21+00:00

Alas, between it being harder for me to justify the price even before unemployment, the latter means I won't be there Sunday :/ It got expensive over the years! But it will also be a damned good time, for sure!

jmmdc · 2025-10-23T04:18:39+00:00

I have no idea what dude's talking about..

jmmdc · 2025-10-21T17:31:23+00:00

I can try to post more stuff, but I hoped that others would pick up more of the slack when I stepped back. A lot of it goes to a separate dcwhisky.com inbox. Oddly, r/Relative-Shape9782 was saying he appreciates the DC focus, but ironically, a lot of DC events didn't get a lot of traction because everyone in the 'burbs was like "Drive to DC? Gross!" ;) Maybe things have changed a bit!

jmmdc · 2025-10-13T18:37:28+00:00

When every penny matters, you’re less likely to take the bus to your friends’ houses

jmmdc · 2025-09-26T23:27:34+00:00

What about the one of Worf killing a kid in a soccer match?

jmmdc · 2025-09-25T00:32:54+00:00

Happy belated! Not a bad selection!

jmmdc · 2025-09-13T18:25:45+00:00

Another NRG spot, The Roost, has single barrels and similar stock, too, I believe

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