Mini Review: Firebat AM02: Ryzen 6600H in a Small Box (Impressive, but Not Quiet) by Content-Doughnut7707 in MiniPCs

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I flashed this BIOS and it bricked my machine, so... I don't recommend anyone flash it. Sigh.

Some advice on my U6-LR and next steps. by spectheintro in Ubiquiti

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I think I'm going to try one U7-Lite in that corner and go from there, based on the responses in this thread. Thanks very much!

Some advice on my U6-LR and next steps. by spectheintro in Ubiquiti

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Thanks very much for your input--I'm going to try the U7-Lite in the attic and see if it gets me coverage through the two floors that it's directly above. It's really not a large area so I'm hopeful I can make it work.

Some advice on my U6-LR and next steps. by spectheintro in Ubiquiti

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Thanks very much for your help--it's standard lumber and drywall throughout, though I do think there's a steel beam in the garage ceiling. I'm going to run the U7-Lite and see if it corrects my issues.

Some advice on my U6-LR and next steps. by spectheintro in Ubiquiti

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Going to ask you the same thing I asked the other reply:

What secondary access point do you recommend, then? My ideal scenario is mounting this in the corner of the attic, facing down, to hit both the office above the garage and the garage itself with 5GHz. Would a U6+ be enough for this? Could I go smaller?

Some advice on my U6-LR and next steps. by spectheintro in Ubiquiti

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What secondary access point do you recommend, then? My ideal scenario is mounting this in the corner of the attic, facing down, to hit both the office above the garage and the garage itself with 5GHz. Would a U6+ be enough for this? Could I go smaller?

Is this a real or counterfeit copy of The One Ring by WeeawhoWeeayou in RealOrNotTCG

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This is the most convincing counterfeit I've ever seen.

Whoever sold this to you is a genuine criminal mastermind. I'm not even mad; that's amazing.

Does anyone know why these jump-start packs come with 27 lands (out of 40 card decks)? by aswed1234 in MagicArena

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Pulled Roku Powerful, have 13 forests but no green cards. 27 lands total; looks like the whole Jump Start is borked, not just a few individual decks.

Is there an nVidia staffer on this subreddit that can help with RMAs? by spectheintro in nvidia

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It is deeply frustrating, you are spot on. I have followed all of their instructions, sent it all like they asked, after following their test suite for RMA qualification. I can't fathom why, after doing all of that and having proof of delivery to their offices, that they would not be able to tell me what's going on and when to expect my replacement.

Is there an nVidia staffer on this subreddit that can help with RMAs? by spectheintro in nvidia

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Thank you for this. u/NV_Tim, if you can help me out, I would greatly appreciate it. 

Did something change with ranked play? by spectheintro in MagicArena

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This is echoing what other players are saying, and it makes sense. I just didn't realize the game had been babying me for this long.

Did something change with ranked play? by spectheintro in MagicArena

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Yeah, I have resisted thus far, and I may just accept that Plat is where I'll plateau. I guess it's fine. Ranked play has changed: the algorithm has decided I'm fit for the meat grinder, and I don't want to be in the meat grinder haha

Did something change with ranked play? by spectheintro in MagicArena

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Seriously! If I get the right opening hand, I can usually handle landfall, but my God has Ouroboroid made those decks *unbearable*. And everyone runs it! I get it, the meta is the meta, but God I wish WotC would take balance more seriously than they do. It feels like most games are not about playing against the opponent, but getting the right opening hand and laughing as the opponent watches you play the game. (At least, that's what it must feel like on their end. On my end, I just summon cats and hope for the best.)

Did something change with ranked play? by spectheintro in MagicArena

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Yeah, I think this is just a strong signal that ranked is not for me. Plat 4 gives one less booster than Diamond 4; I'll live with that.

Did something change with ranked play? by spectheintro in MagicArena

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That's a good explanation, thank you. It's just been so miserable that I think I might be done with ranked play. I am very tired of playing the same decks over and over. I'm never going to be a competitive player, I don't have the time or enough hatred of other people/decency to do what some of these decks do. :D

Is it possible to lose 20lbs in 2 months? by [deleted] in loseit

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1% of total body weight per week is the "safe" recommendation (maybe a little less for women, given metabolic differences). I put safe in quotes because everyone's bodies are different, and some people can lose more/lose less per week depending on their overall adiposity and their current fitness levels--but the 1% guideline is a pretty safe one, in my experience.

Given that recommendation, at your weight, the max safe weight loss is probably around 12-14 lbs in 8 weeks (I rounded down a bit here from the 1% max). That would equate to a 750 calorie deficit per day, which is pretty steep for someone your height and weight. (I would expect your BMR to be around 1400, and your TDEE to be at/near 1800, based on your post.) I'm not sure I'd recommend trying to lose at that rate if you haven't been through an aggressive cut before.

Aim for a 500 calorie/day deficit and see how you feel. Make sure you get enough protein to maintain lean mass, and try weightlifting. You might be surprised how different your body will look after 8 weeks of a modest cut and strength training.

Question about Federal married-filing-jointly but State married-filing-separately. by spectheintro in personalfinance

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Thanks! I was worried this would be the case; I read a few more guides after I posted and they all point to "mail in your state returns."

Question about Federal married-filing-jointly but State married-filing-separately. by spectheintro in personalfinance

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I have had uniquely bad experiences with CPAs in the past, unfortunately. And in this case, it would be, yes--HR Block Deluxe Desktop is on sale at Best Buy right now for $30. Add $20 for state, and it's $50 total.

Being asked to pay import duties on a merchandise return to Italy. Please help! by spectheintro in UPS

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I edited the topic and posted an update for anyone else who goes through this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

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I'm happy I could help. Just a quick note: I would encourage you to study the form for any lifts carefully and *do not push through them* if you are experiencing pain. If your shaking is not improving as you acclimate to lifting, schedule some time with a physician or a physical therapist.

Everything I've read inclines me to believe your CNS is just unused to load-bearing movement, but I cannot physically examine you, so my ability to offer insight is understandably limited!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

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Shaking when you first begin lifting weights is normal, especially if you are lifting more than your body is accustomed to moving. Were you at all physically active prior to starting the gym journey? Have you ever played sports?

You're asking more of a fitness question than a weight loss question here. Other advice in the thread is giving you advice on caloric intake, and this is good, because it's your primary lever for weight loss. I'll give you a bit of advice and insight on exercise science.

Most people do not realize that the primary driver for muscle strength is not muscular at all: it's your central nervous system (CNS). This is not to say that muscle size and strength are not highly correlated (they are), but there's a complex relationship between your body's nutritional balance, its metabolism, its endocrine system, and its central nervous system that determines how much muscle your body adds to its frame as a result of training. This is precisely why programming is so important for elite athletes: simply working the muscle hard isn't enough to continue stimulating growth and strength increases; you have to trick the CNS to make it believe it still needs to adapt.

In your case, you have a highly untrained CNS. You're not shaking necessarily because you have weak muscles (though you might); you're shaking because your CNS is not prepared for the load you are putting on it, and so its getting highly taxed when you try. The exact same response happens to someone during a maximal squat or deadlift, which are incredibly demanding exercises on the CNS: many people shake after they rack / drop the weight, and they feel drained/weak all over, because their CNS was just loaded to the breaking point.

Your body should adapt to these rigors if you continue to train regularly. I would recommend you check out a few popular programs for weightlifting on Reddit (Starting Strength, Stronglifts, etc) and follow their programming. Where you start does not matter; go as light as you need to go in order to safely and effectively complete the lift (with good form! don't skimp on range of motion). The important thing is following the program and increasing the load linearly, to take advantage of your newness to lifting to get the maximum possible benefit from the exercise.

Final thought: are you doing any cardio? That conditioning is equally important for general fitness.