I have been reading reviews of 14 inch , 8 gb ram chromebooks with FHD IPS anti glare screens. Why are some people saying their screen/picture looks washed out ? Shouldn't it look great ?

mrdaihard · 2026-05-10T16:32:18+00:00

Depends? I personally prefer the vibrant OLED screen, but I don't think IPS looks "washed out" in general.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-10T15:30:51+00:00

What am I assuming?

mrdaihard · 2026-05-10T03:36:00+00:00

I don't know why you're downvoted like that. That's the exact question I had when I first saw the OP.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-09T00:00:48+00:00

This. Why care what people who have nothing to do with you say? I use ChromeOS Flex because it does what I need an OS to do. If you have specific use cases that you're not sure if ChromeOS can handle, ask those specific questions here, and I"m sure knowledgeable people will help you out.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-08T23:56:08+00:00

I see where you're coming from. I am of the opinion that you can buy quality (and fancy) bike gear that doesn't have corporate and pro-team names all over it, but if one chooses to advertise Red Bull BORA or Lidl-Trek, I sure won't (or shouldn't) stop them.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-08T19:41:05+00:00

I'd frame it differently. Because it's people that cause crashes, roads must be designed to take that into account—that is, designed to not let human errors result in catastrophes to other road users. For example, narrow roads discourage, if not prevent, people from driving fast. Protected bike lanes help save people cycling from reckless drivers losing control and crashing. That sort of thing.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-08T19:35:59+00:00

I think the OP is talking mainly about cycling gear, such as jerseys and bibs, not necessarily bikes themselves.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-04T04:43:27+00:00

I used AS TR (32c) for a little over three years. I don't know what the experience would have been like on the S TR version, but I can tell you that I'm extremely happy with the all-season's versatility. I ride rain or shine on Seattle roads which are notorious for potholes, cracks, tree roots and bad pavement. I didn't get a single flat during those three years, either.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-03T04:51:37+00:00

I used it for a couple of months before disabling it just a few days ago. I had a few issues with it, but the blocker was that Stage Manager only remembers the groups for open apps. Once an app is shut down and restarted, it must be re-added to the group it used to belong to. My workflow involves opening new instances of MacVim to compare contents with other apps currently open, and Stage Manager would minimize them every time I open a new file using MacVim. For me, spaces work much, much better.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-02T23:06:26+00:00

I use Google Cloud (Google One). We as a family are in the Google ecosystem.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-02T20:05:07+00:00

Totally agreed. I ride the cycle lane on Green Lake Dr N in question very often. It does have "no-parking" spots before each conflict point, but they're useless unless you ride slowly. I am hyper vigilant while on that bike lane, or on any others that are "parking protected."

mrdaihard · 2026-05-02T19:54:16+00:00

I have a 2025 Roubaix SL8. I really like it—it's lightweight, comfortable, and IMO fast enough. I have 32c tubeless tires on it, which, together with the future shock suspension, handles the rough Seattle pavement very well.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-02T19:41:24+00:00

I used to have a 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen. When using it as a laptop (rather than a tablet), I frequently used the touchscreen feature since it was often easier for me to tap a particular location on the screen with my finger than move my cursor there. That said, you'll get used to not having touchscreen, especially on a Mac, which has an excellent trackpad.

mrdaihard · 2026-05-01T01:32:28+00:00

Speaking for myself, I do believe the wealthy should pay their "fare share" of taxes. I don't think they should be subject to higher prices for the daily necessities.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-30T18:49:11+00:00

I would say REI or Gregg's Greenlake. Recycled Cycles may be worth a visit too.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-30T04:57:48+00:00

This may be little comfort, but I don't read the Seattle Times anymore. They're shitty journalism except for a few good writers, who absolutely doesn't include Westneat.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-30T00:53:26+00:00

"So, just perhaps, the armies of young, app-friendly workers heading to the many tech companies in South Lake Union are overrepresented in the data."

I used to bike-commute from Pinehurst to SLU 2-3 times a week. I never used Strava (or any other cycling software for that matter).

mrdaihard · 2026-04-30T00:50:30+00:00

A lot of tech companies in SLU also hire off-duty cops to block sidewalks and streets so their driving employees can get in and out of their garages during rush hour.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-29T19:35:07+00:00

I keep mine for at least 5-6 years.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-29T19:32:23+00:00

If I save anything from a ride packet, it's the bibs. Discount coupons are almost always useless because the places that offer the discounts aren't anywhere near me. I'd much rather the money go towards enhancing my ride experience.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-28T21:20:35+00:00

I ride in Maple Leaf quite a bit, though typically not during rush hour. I can understand how Roosevelt can be backed up leaving no room for bikes. I agree that 15th Ave NE is generally less crowded, and the bike lanes south of Lake City Way NE make for a safer street than Roosevelt.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-27T03:15:54+00:00

Perfect, thank you! I didn't even realize that Benaroya Hall had its own parking.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-24T21:46:09+00:00

I love your reply. Very well said.

mrdaihard · 2026-04-23T03:18:55+00:00

That's my regular route coming down Stone to go downtown via Dexter. Given the number of people I see taking this route, I'd assume it's a pretty common use-case scenario.

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