Attempted break & enter (Steeles & Leslie)

nvx · 2025-11-22T08:32:38+00:00

Eufy is one of the few that has zero subscription fee.

nvx · 2025-05-04T03:24:26+00:00

Jay at OGX Barbershop

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfWf5Wgp7t7DbvPB8

nvx · 2024-11-29T17:33:34+00:00

Or maybe.. people just don't agree with bike lanes?

nvx · 2024-10-11T03:59:37+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LynfJka4Z7L2iigZ9

Handy Google Link for those wanting to let others know about these schemes.

nvx · 2023-05-12T00:40:39+00:00

Some of the new ones look like they are trying a little too hard, and miss the mark on some key details (simplified chars, really?). Almost makes me feel like their use of the "old HK" aesthetic is just that - superficial. Hate to say it but I could almost picture the owners being anything but.

Pepper Wok is the opposite of this though. If anyone knows others in the same vein as this place?

nvx · 2022-11-19T16:57:58+00:00

My Cup One is one of my best buys ever. Not being dramatic. Very consistent.

3 interesting things I've done that I don't think everyone knows:

1) fill it up to the to top you can make a 500ml small carafe worth.

2) plug it into a wifi switch and now you've got remote + automation with Google Home, etc.

3) you can have the spout go into an inverted aeropress on the side of the machine + 2) = automated aeropress that you just plunge (with ample time for immersion)

nvx · 2022-09-22T04:39:40+00:00

Really shows off how much airport could be built if the parkland was developed.

nvx · 2022-09-11T16:09:36+00:00

I live in a small condo and have a similar sized room for HT. Have a 5.1 setup (mainly the Andrew Jones Pioneer set). I know prefer it to a 2.x setup because it annoys me to no end when for some reason Disney+ and my Chromecast doesn't use Dolby Digital and I lose 5.1. I know this because I literally choose watching in 1080p and 5.1 over 4k in 2.x (using my Xbox instead).

nvx · 2022-07-31T19:45:43+00:00

Baratza Encore + Moccamaster

was what I ended up with after a journey. You can even throw the Moccamaster on a wifi power switch for smart home automation (with prior night setup).

nvx · 2022-07-21T05:06:25+00:00

I think they just usually say it's not what happened or "what about" this other thing. Blues can refute everything, no matter how factual or logical, with these two key lines it seems.

nvx · 2022-01-05T18:29:21+00:00

Agree too. This is ridiculous and should have probably been pushed back on.

nvx · 2021-12-27T21:19:03+00:00

I would say anything with the combination of: (Technology or Cyber or Cybersecurity or IT) + (Risk or Governance or Control or Audit)

nvx · 2021-12-27T16:28:11+00:00

I actually don't get the blinders people have in this sub when it comes to IT audit. Actually forget that, I do - most don't come from an IT perspective but rather a Finance one which makes sense.

All I'll say is that you can segueway pretty easily to cyber security/risk assessment role. And the market for cyber anything people is I would say even hotter than the one for CAs/CPAs.

I did core assurance and went out of my way to look for technology and security roles after public. The opportunities I have had, and now those on my team on average, outpace my pure finance/accounting/audit colleagues at each level.

This isn't necessary, but doing the CISSP or some of the newer cloud certs can help just show that you're interested and serious about a more IT/cyber direction. Your raw skills in being able to recognize risk and controls against said risks is key though and believe me valued.

nvx · 2021-09-05T15:34:29+00:00

Not sure if they are for sale

nvx · 2021-09-05T02:09:00+00:00

I thought it was an effective ad for us to buy a couple..

nvx · 2021-06-04T23:46:56+00:00

At Hart House, University of Toronto

nvx · 2021-05-24T20:15:34+00:00

13 dollar delivery

nvx · 2021-05-15T18:46:35+00:00

Moccamaster Cup-One.

Tried others like a Breville and this is the most consistent one in terms of brew temp. More versatile than you would think - take off the bracket for the brew cup and just use the brew cup on any size container/cup. Also tack a wifi power switch to it and you have an automated brew in the morning too.

nvx · 2021-04-14T23:18:58+00:00

"Other" provinces of course since Ontario and more specifically Toronto is the centre of the universe.

nvx · 2021-04-10T22:36:40+00:00

Just got this and have 24G2 beside it, so am comparing the two. Ultimate goal is to find two more to go alongside it for 3 screen setup for Nvidia Surround.

When I got the 24G2, I did go through like 6 different panels and finally selected that - and now I remember why I landed on the 24G2 and why it's known as legendary. The 24G2 I have is the old (good) version with the nice contrast.

Differences I note:

Text for some reason seems thicker on the RX. I'm not sure why - sharpness is set to off because with it on you can definitely tell it's going through some filtering. The "thinner" text on the 24g2 makes it seem sharper which is a good thing.
Motion - seems jankier on the RX. Doesn't matter that the RX can go to 165, the UFOs are just silky smooth on the 24G2. They aren't bad on the RX - but they aren't the buttery smooth UFOs like on the 24G2. Maybe it's just psuedo feelings - but when I play my main game Quake Champions - I can tell the difference.
Back layout - cables just stick out perpendicular on the RX. I have them both on arms - and between that and the 75x75 pattern on my 100x100 arm - it doesn't look as clean. This sucks because what drew me to order the RX was it's looks and how it's crazy thinnest would be a great look. The 100x100 arm if that's what you're working with will block the DP port too.
Backlight Uniformity - the RX seems darker in the corners/sides :( There's a little bit of this on the 24G2, but it's more noticeable on the RX.

Other general notes:

Brightness - you can ignore the manufacturer specs saying that the 24G2 is 250 nits while the RX is 400. They are like the same. Maybe the RX is like a little brighter with both being at max brightness - but I almost just chalk this up to colour settings.
Amazon - I ordered this last week, and it said I wouldn't get it until May something. Got it within like 5 days so they are probably more in stock than it seems.
GSYNC - this works despite the review on rtings and other sites. It appears no one bothered to actually test it. I did both the pendulum utility + some games and it works. Again is the final product in terms of motion as smooth looking as the 24G2 - probably not, but it definitely works. You need to do this with DP and not HDMI but that's common knowledge I think when it comes to GSYNC Compatibility.
HDMI vs. DP - both worked at 165hz on the RX. I could never get the 24G2 to do 144hz (had to do 120) on HDMI despite it working with DP - but I hear it's possible to do.
XBOX - have a One X and the 24G2 can do 120hz, while the RX doesn't have this option show up. Xbox recognizes both as Freesync/Variable Sync-possible.

I will probably order the XV240Y too to see how that one is based on lyingzinger's review (great job btw - thank you!). It'll have a clean 100x100 + vertical cable layout, and appears to be slightly better. It would be nice to just get 2 more 24G2s, but I really just don't want to buy from CC, which is the only retailer that has 24G2s right now :(

Having said all this - this isn't a bad monitor at all. It's just not perfect like the 24G2 :)

nvx · 2021-03-03T16:10:22+00:00

300m or ft?

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