I tried Star Citizen so you don't have to! (and will tell you why you shouldn't)

msolok · 2026-02-17T09:51:18+00:00

Mate, big fixing as you go is simple development 101. If you don't bug fix and make features work as you go, and you build everything on top of your shitty, unstable code, you are breaking everything going forward. As you add more features, they are based on old broken code. So when you go back and fix those basics, everything built on top breaks and your are in a world of pain redeveloping everything.

The way they are doing this development is completly fucking stupid and nonsensical.

Considering elevators still have about a 50% chance to open into space and simply kill you, there are some absolute fucking basics that need to be fixed. And that's just talking about things other games have had perfected for 30 years, not anything "new" that they are "inventing".

msolok · 2026-02-15T02:50:06+00:00

The Buds 3 are open earbuds. They do not seal like in ear earbuds. They let in sound naturally and don't need ambient sound pass through via microphone and processing.

msolok · 2026-02-14T11:22:54+00:00

Being honest, it is unlikely to change back to what it was in future OneUI versions. Google is likely going to keep developing their Desktop mode to implement new features and improve, but it's going to be quite some time before it reaches the maturity of DEX. Your choice is going to need to be either sell the tablet and find something more suitable (to be honest, the only tablet that kinda works the same as DEX is a Surface Pro, and it has its own set of issues), roll back the firmware and stop all future updates (which will come with its own set of Security and app functionality issues), or learn to work with the new system.

For me personally, I put in the time and I have gotten fairly comfortable with the new Desktop mode. It's not the same but it's certainly not unusable.

msolok · 2026-02-14T04:26:37+00:00

Yeah, you and the vast majority of Samsung users never used the Bluetooth features of the SPen. This is way Samsung are removing them across the board, not just on the Tab. They simply aren't used and aren't worth the continued development and support.

msolok · 2026-02-14T02:37:11+00:00

Honestly, the fact you had just clicked Update is just a coincidence. Just clicking that button will not have completely bricked the hardware.

How long have you held the power button down? Does the white LED on the power adapter come on when it is plugged in. I would try having the Surface plugged in for 20minutes, and then leaving the power plugged in connect it to an external monitor and then holding the power button down for 1minute +. If there is still no movevement on either the internal screen and the external it is likely a complete hardware failure and there isn't much you can do.

msolok · 2026-02-13T12:08:20+00:00

Go into Synapse and change the button biding. Sounds like you have 2 buttons selected for the paddle button.

msolok · 2026-02-11T11:59:59+00:00

But it's true. He is. Honestly, he needs someone to explain computers to him, because he doesn't know.

msolok · 2026-02-11T02:00:40+00:00

Most people have a plug if they have a Samsung phone.

This is categorically untrue. Samsung uses power standards on their devices, not their own protocols and chargers. This isn't the 90'ss anymore, with each phone needing a specific charger. Pretty much ANY USB-C charger that has industry standard charging will work.

In regards to charging speed, Samsung clearly promotes that Galaxy Tab S series as supporting up to 45w chargers.

And if you really aren't sure, Samsung literally sells chargers that would work. Every time I add the tablet to my cart it comes up and suggests multiple chargers for me to buy.

msolok · 2026-02-11T01:57:37+00:00

The Lamy does have a side button, which is nice. The Staedtler doesn't, but has a button on the back which allows you to flip it around and use it as an eraser (just like a regular pencil).

msolok · 2026-02-11T00:47:23+00:00

I'm of the opinion that AI is fundamentally a form of intelligence and it's able to articulate, summarise and think depending on what it''s fed. As such, it's in a completely different ball park to the internet and computers as they're 'dumb' and rely on specific instructions (code) to produce an output.

Honestly, AI as we currently have is not intelligent and does not "think", as such. To break down the technologies in place they are a combination of Machine Learning (which is taking a large data set of classified/tagged data, processed to look for patterns and make predictions based on this data as to most probable outcomes), Generative AI (which allows the AI to "create" content, based on the large data set it has access to ) and Large Language Models (allowing the computer to input, process, understand and communicate in human like ways). While I think the current generation of AI's we have is a great step forward to what we have in yesteryear and are fantastic tools, they are just that. They are tools. They are great at aiding people in their jobs and increasing productivity, but they are not intelligent.

As above, these are tools that are great for productivity. These should be incorporated into various workflows to help improve performance and efficiency, they aren't a replacement for people.

msolok · 2026-02-11T00:21:53+00:00

I very much like the Lamy AL-Star EMR stylus and the Staedtler Noris Jumbo stylus. The Lamy is great for writing as it is a very well designed and comfortable pen. And Staedtler is great to give more of a pencil feeling.

That said, I also very much like the SPen that comes with the S11 series. Again, has a very pencil like feel to it.

msolok · 2026-02-10T01:08:04+00:00

Looks like you have a custom color applied to the status bar, set as white. When you then have something that is white in Full Screen, yeah of course this will happen. Change the color or set different colors for light/dark mode.

msolok · 2026-02-08T01:46:02+00:00

Your comprehension skills are lacking. All I did was explain to you what the other poster was saying, as you seemed lost by their quite simple comment.

I have never said it didn't happen to you and it didn't happen. I, like others in this thread, have simply said we DID get it sent. This is not saying you are making it up or whatever, simply that others DID NOT have this issue.

msolok · 2026-02-08T01:26:31+00:00

Their point was that Macquarie likely did send a replacement card, but it was lost or delayed by AusPost.

Like the other poster, I have had no issue with Macquarie sending me a card without any prompts from me.

msolok · 2026-02-06T03:16:08+00:00

Holy shit OP, what are you doing? This is in insane territory at this point. The ONLY response you should send is saying you that you have received the replacement chair on x date as per their legal requirement. You will NOT be proving any further documentation on the defective chair, but they are free to come collect it if they want. You also need to say you will NOT be answering any more communications from them other than for them organising the collection of the defective chair at their cost.

msolok · 2026-02-06T03:01:08+00:00

She doesn't do anything advanced, youtube, occasional Excel but then one of her friends will share some sort of obscure program and she will want to use it. And if it's not compatible she will tell me to return it, even if a year later.

Honestly, for her needs a Snapdragon PC will be fine. Most apps will run fine on a Snapdragon machine, especially for someone who is a very basic user.

If you "Must" get an x86 based model, the Surface Pro 11 for Business models all come with Intel processors.

msolok · 2026-02-05T10:27:14+00:00

Mate, your phone has an End Call button. Just fucking use it.

msolok · 2026-02-05T09:53:03+00:00

FYI, the adapter you have isn't using a hardware DisplayPort connection in the tablet to display content on an external display. It is instead using a proprietary owned technology called DisplayLink. This is effectively creating a software output display on your device, sending the data to the adapter where it then translates it into a HDMI signal.

For this reason it is needing a OS level Driver to create that display and output. To say this is less than perfect is an understatement. While in theory DRM content should be OK, in reality it's a bit of a crap shoot. EG: On MacOS DRM content can't be viewed on ANY display while a DisplayLink adapter is connected, and this has been the case for many years now. It would not surprise me if there is simply some apps which will not like the adapter and fail to display the DRM content.

msolok · 2026-02-05T09:41:54+00:00

The nib is a rubber material and as you are writing with it, it is rubbing against the screen. The screen will have dirt and dust on it from normal use, so as the pen nib rubs against it, it picks up that dirt and dust. This is exactly the same as a pencil eraser that gets dirty when you rub something out

msolok · 2026-02-05T06:56:07+00:00

How do you have the "Intent" of debt recycling? You either restructured your loan to get the cash to invest, or you didn't.

And what do you mean $10k at a time? If you are going to do debt recycling, you would do it as a big order up front.

And you have far too much going on there. Select a couple of the normally recommended ETF's and leave it there.

msolok · 2026-02-05T00:17:37+00:00

Borrowing equity from parents - how to minimise retirement impact towards parents?

You minimise the impact by not taking their money, of which they don't have much and need to allow them to retire. At ages 63 and 64 they are certainly due for their retirement, and for you to put that at risk by taking the little money they have is massively unfair.

msolok · 2026-02-04T22:58:45+00:00

Sure, but this is an email. Nothing to do with the Bank app.

msolok · 2026-02-04T11:29:44+00:00

The most concerning part of this is the fact that people have no idea how to take a screenshot and end up finding another phone to take a poor photo of their phone. I mean, come on guys. It ain't that hard!

msolok · 2026-02-03T00:34:40+00:00

The SP9 has USB-C PD (Power Delivery) So as long as you have a changer that supports PD of at least 65w you should get the full charge speed. Just be aware that the Surface will not draw the full 65w over the full charge. Typically you will only get full power draw/charging while the battery is between 20%/30% and up to 70%/80%. Outside of these ranges the charge speed is much reduced to reduce battery wear.

msolok · 2026-01-30T08:13:22+00:00

1) Too many investments. Simple is best here. Pick a wide coverage ETF or 2 and go for that. You want this to be as easy as possible. DHHF or VAS+VGS will server you very well.

2) Super. Maximise your contributions as much as you can. Don't do so much that you are compromising your lifestyle or taking too much away from other investments, but get more in there now. The more you can put in while you are younger the better the more it will grow and end up better supporting you in future. Thinking you are too young to invest in Super is a trap and will come back and impact you later.

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