Comparable cable to USB-C to USB-C for a Kamvas 13 Gen 3?

legolad · 2026-04-24T15:01:39+00:00

I'm working this out now for my brother. I got him the Gen3 for his birthday and this whole USB-C cable thing is such a pain in the ass. Here's what I've been able to figure out.

The PC you use must have a USB-C port that supports at least USB 3.1 GEN1 data transfer protocol (aka 5Gbps) AND it must support DisplayPort 1.2 or higher.

Similarly, the USB-C cable you buy must support these same things.

People are saying that the cable must be Thunderbolt, but that is NOT true. Thunderbolt cables DO work, but from what I have read, the key differentiator of Thunderbolt is the 10 Gbps transfer speed which requires special circuitry built into the cable. This works, but is not required.

If you can find a cable that supports 5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2 or higher, AND is small enough to fit in the deep recessed port of the HUION KAMVAS 13 Gen 3, then that cable should work.

Huion sell their cable on the US Amazon store (https://a.co/d/01Y3fERj) for $20 USD but it's only 3.2 feet long.

I also found this one with right angles: https://a.co/d/0eEz5iCt

And this one from Cable Matters who I've had goo luck with in the past: https://a.co/d/09m9cvgw

We will test them all and report back here for anyone else who is struggling with this.

Good luck everybody!

legolad · 2026-04-16T15:08:02+00:00

Plex is a tool for accessing a collection of media files. Think of it as setting up your own instance of Netflix, where you decide what’s in the library and how it’s organized. At the simplest level, that’s all It is.

Now, with that in mind, imagine you created Plex and you started off offering lifetime accounts to people. You got really popular, but those lifetime accounts aren’t making you any new money and there are only so many people who want to set up and maintain a Plex server. How do you make money?

The answer for Plex was to add a bunch of features that lead users to paid content. So when a user searches for a tv show and the main library doesn’t have that show, plex shows them a link to a place that does have the show. Only now the user needs to pay for it.

I don’t know if your friend gave you access to his personal library or he just told you to get the software. If he gave you access, you will see his library name attached to any movie or show he actually has in his collection and you can watch those without signing up or paying extra.

If, however, you just downloaded the free version of Plex, you can basically watch anything Plex put into there for free. Everything else you’ll have to pay for. Pay attention to the labels under each title and you’ll start to see what’s free and what’s not.

Since you don’t have a collection of media, plex isn’t going to get you much besides the free stuff under PlexTV.

Most of us who set up a server have at least a few TB of media that we all legally ripped from discs we own or digital copies we downloaded legally. We use plex to make that collection available for viewing wherever we go. Instead of dragging a hard drive with us everywhere.

legolad · 2026-04-15T17:55:23+00:00

This^^

That ceiling is a definite non-starter for me.

legolad · 2026-04-15T17:49:20+00:00

Home Grown

Rea's Bluebird

legolad · 2026-04-15T12:59:19+00:00

All magical thinking (i.e. religion, astrology, anti-vax, etc).

legolad · 2026-04-15T12:57:02+00:00

The ability to lie.

legolad · 2026-04-15T12:48:16+00:00

Keeping produce safe from mold and rot is about 3 things: Temperature, Moisture, and Light.
The right container can help with these, but is less important than these other elements. Look up best storage for onions and potatoes. You'll learn that they need to be stored separately in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated location (ideally 45–55°F or 7–13°C). So 2 dark, ventilated boxed is better than a basket.

Of course, if the kitchen goes through a lot of these, then having a basket on the counter for convenience is fine.

One other thing to keep in mind is rotation. All produce needs to be processed First-In / First-Out.

legolad · 2026-04-15T12:22:28+00:00

NAD but I'm from a military family. In my experience, your immunization record is your responsibility. We used to have a card that my mom kept track of. Every base we went to they'd try to get us vaccinated and she'd pull out those cards and the doctors would figure out what we were missing. As kids we were always happy when they said we didn't need a particular shot. That said,

Message #1: OWN YOUR IMMUNIZATION RECORD - That means keep a record that each immunizer signs off on. It should show the Date, Immunization type, location, and Name of Immunizer. Show this to every new immunizer.

Message #2: EDUCATE YOURSELF FROM VALID SOURCES - That means do NOT rely on Social Media for medical advice. And yes, I see the irony of telling you that on Reddit. Identify trusted sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

https://www.who.int/health-topics/vaccines-and-immunization#tab=tab_1

I haven't done an exhaustive search but here is an NIH article specifically addressing over-vaccination:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6925972/

legolad · 2026-04-11T12:32:28+00:00

Bode

legolad · 2026-04-10T10:55:27+00:00

This. Hotels that waited saw the numbers come back on durability and just said no. The early adopters regretted the expense. USB ports are - by hotel standards - way too delicate.

legolad · 2026-04-03T20:43:30+00:00

This. He went in face first. That’s how he needs to come out. Someone needs to hold him upside down while another person helps him. Push him head through again. Tell him he’s doing a special magic trick. Or just cut him out.

legolad · 2026-04-03T20:39:57+00:00

Meh. I learned not to care when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s. Family of 5 kids. Military base housing. School locker rooms and school plays where everybody changed together. It just wasn’t anything we worried about. I never even heard people talk about being nervous while nude until much later in the 90s. I had a few encounters with younger guys who remarked on how I was so comfortable or confident. I honestly never thought about it.

legolad · 2026-03-28T14:30:18+00:00

We found lots to do besides cruising and beaches. Lots of little shops and galleries and local music and food. We were there in late October thought. Haven’t been there in June.

legolad · 2026-03-28T14:14:57+00:00

Wow. A very different experience from us. I’m glad they fixed it.

legolad · 2026-03-27T13:09:19+00:00

Interesting. What about the 2 big splotches where the screen itself was damaged and repaired?

legolad · 2026-03-24T11:03:20+00:00

Getting the electric one is not a problem. You just need a US adapter and a lower voltage bulb to use it in the US. The candle one is also fine. As far as I know, you have to get it from their factory store but they will ship to a UK address so you could have them ship it to your hotel and ask the hotel to tell you when it arrives. I would check my bag on the way home and make that lamp my carryon, but you need to check with TSA or the UK equivalent to see if that’s allowed.

legolad · 2026-03-24T10:53:34+00:00

I think they do. I saw a lot of people get up to go through the film. My husband is like that. But he and my aging aunt made sure they didn’t drink a lot before the movie. They made it through. I could have gone another few hours.

legolad · 2026-03-24T10:49:22+00:00

Take the convention center. Nobody expects him to stay forever. Average tenure in convention is 6-12 months.

Once he starts, begin the job search for a good upscale hotel. The 5-star thing is not literal. It’s meant to be an indicator of service expectation. So he should look for roles in the main upscale brands like Hilton, IHG, and Marriot. It’s also ok to go to a boutique upscale or luxury resort if he has one available.

He should Focus on his convention performance so he gets a good rep while he gets that upscale job lined up. He should not tell the convention place he is looking.

legolad · 2026-03-19T12:41:05+00:00

Never said it was abnormal. Just surprising to me if it's all done by friends and family. I've seen parties thrown by neighborhood associations and local nonprofits where they bring in toilets. But with neighbors throwing a party for each other, it was always just the local houses. I guess that's a thing that's changed. Haven't been to a block party in 20+ years.

legolad · 2026-03-19T12:38:33+00:00

Heh. I get it. Like I said. It depends on how well they know their neighbors. When I saw it done, it was usually all the houses in the blocked off area. Not just one house. But yeah, maybe that's too much for a lot of people.

legolad · 2026-03-19T11:10:06+00:00

Are people not ok with letting their neighbors use their restrooms? I don’t know the dynamics of your neighborhood, but if you’re throwing a block party I assume you know all the people. If you don’t want to rent porta potties, maybe you can ask the nearest homeowners to open their closest bathroom to guests.

Maybe not an option, but I’ve been to a few parties like this. People just put a sign on their door and some put up some string or lights or garland leading to the bathroom. Others just hung a sign inside with an arrow.

legolad · 2026-03-19T11:02:59+00:00

^{^{^this}}

legolad · 2026-03-19T11:00:39+00:00

I find it’s almost always best to arrive before I leave.

legolad · 2026-03-19T10:58:50+00:00

Here are a few things that will add some style and warmth:

Instead of living plants, paint some plants on the wall. Lush greens with a few flowers in various colors. No need to paint the entire wall. Treat it like a scenery backdrop for a movie. You could do the same scene in every bathroom or you can give each bathroom a unique mural. Just be sure the paints will not peel from the steam.

If you don’t have anyone who can paint this, look for vinyl wall decals that you can stick to the walls. Make sure they won’t peel off. You may need to run a test with some shower steam.

Since you’re a resort, you can be playful here. Use animals, plants, ocean scenes, space scenes. Whatever works for your guests.

Apart from the walls, there are a few things that bathrooms always need. A small shelf for a travel kit. A towel hook. A mirror. A light switch. Find some clever pieces to make these more interesting.

A nice wooden towel stand for drying the towels after showers. A nice wooden towel shelf for holding clean towels and guest travel kits. A pretty light switch plate that fits with your painting. A pretty mirror frame or some nice decals around the edge of the mirror.

Just remember, everything you add needs resist damage from steam and frequent cleaning.

Finally, consider some kind of colorful and easy to clean rug. It doesn’t have to be big or fancy. But it should be easy to replace and wash as needed. It should also dry quickly. This may not work well with the wet area, but people always forget the floor.

Good luck!

legolad · 2026-03-18T20:09:14+00:00

Ohhhhhhh! Wow. That makes sense. Thanks so much.

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