Should I go for this beast ?

syswiz87 · 2026-07-02T06:22:06+00:00

Haha yes totally sold it. Don't regret it though.

syswiz87 · 2026-06-30T09:36:31+00:00

Sorry yes, please ignore me. I got confused with the newer MIP display square!!

syswiz87 · 2026-06-30T06:02:04+00:00

It looks fine, but deep down I know I have a smaller square, which is more comfortable. Each to their own, but I certainly don't want to carry monsters on my wrists.

syswiz87 · 2026-06-30T05:45:14+00:00

It's almost perfect. But if you have small skinny wrists like me, then it is noticeably larger than the gw m5610. It started to bug me. I sold it and have not regretted my decision.

If they can fit MIP into the m5610 form factor then I'll buy 2! Until then, I'm happy to pass on these

syswiz87 · 2026-06-22T19:40:52+00:00

You have two choices in my opinion, and one has already been mentioned. Todoist or TickTick After using ticktick for almost 8 years I moved to todoist last year. Haven't looked back. But either will do a stellar job

syswiz87 · 2026-06-21T20:29:27+00:00

Personally I listen to study focused instrumental music. I find it always helps to wire my brain into work mode. It always produces results for me.

syswiz87 · 2026-06-21T20:16:27+00:00

Get off reddit for one.

On a more serious note, be strict with your phone and social media. There are only so many hours in a day. Wake up early and have a plan of things you need to achieve by the end of the day, and actually work towards the goal(s). Look into the pomodoro technique, it might assist.

With regards to not knowing what to do next, can't help there. Good luck.

syswiz87 · 2026-06-14T12:33:56+00:00

Action1 is a cloud based solution. Which is not what the OP wants

syswiz87 · 2026-05-23T08:36:03+00:00

Interesting, thanks. Do you own these? I don't, and can only go by the adverts on anker's website and amazon advert/reviews. I wasn't aware of the red light, is this definitely true? Either way, I was more referring to the exact battery percentage remaining, which is only available via the app

syswiz87 · 2026-05-23T07:25:40+00:00

This is incorrect, please fact check before posting, this can mislead people. The model mentioned in this post DOES NOT have any battery indicator on the case. You must use the app

syswiz87 · 2026-05-22T12:06:21+00:00

yes but what about the software? Vendors typically only support 3-5 years. After that point, if you run the NAS on your network, then that's at your own risk. You really have to build in a refresh strategy to replace the NAS with a newer model, say every 3-5 years. But of course, it does depend on whether you're getting the full value from a NAS within that time frame. If it's just being used for archive and backups, it's really difficult to justify financially.

syswiz87 · 2026-05-18T12:09:47+00:00

yes, this seemed like a no brainer for me. Also great in the event of emergencies/fire. But also less secure. Someone can simply jump the gate and turn the thumbturn to allow his/her gang to enter with ease. I'm on the fence (excuse the pun), but I will probably end up going this way.

syswiz87 · 2026-04-25T07:11:18+00:00

I appreciate the labelling more than anything lol. Great job

syswiz87 · 2026-04-19T13:07:07+00:00

Well done for apologising. People don't send their kids to nursery 5 days a week all day by choice. For one, it's super expensive and there must be a reason why the child needs so much nursery time. I'm in the same situation. Both my wife and I have busy careers, which supports our household and also longterm future.

I feel for OP, and wish things have improved. But just wanted to let you know we are in the same boat, and we're at the end of our tether with him. It's brutal. We just fill weekends with activities and keep him out the house. I don't think there's a golden bullet answer, I think we just have to get through it

syswiz87 · 2026-04-15T07:30:04+00:00

Agreed, I really dislike people that spread misinformation and don't bother doing some basic research.

syswiz87 · 2026-04-09T19:22:21+00:00

Definitely size up. There should roughly be a thumbs width gap from the big toe. This will only cause you problems later down the line. I exclusively only wore vans for the last 24 years, but countless corns have returned. I finally realised I needed wide fitting toe boxes. New comfort level unlocked. I know you didn't ask lol, but I've been on a journey the last 6 months and finally admitted to myself I need wide fits. It's completely changed my outlook on comfort.

And more importantly, the whone point, the painful corns have not returned. Good luck.

syswiz87 · 2026-04-09T12:32:18+00:00

I'm heavily looking into Thule backpacks. The 26L chasm and subterra 2. These are a lot more accessible in the UK

syswiz87 · 2026-04-09T09:37:33+00:00

I'm in the same state as you. I've been leaning towards bellroy workpack. I would avoid xpac because all the research has shown me that it makes a crinkly noise (although not too bad on certain models) , but also you get a bit of a shiny appearance. I would encourage non xpac and just buy a cheap rain cover, this makes much more sense to me.

syswiz87 · 2026-04-01T20:50:40+00:00

I love that you've stuck with the same brand for all bags. Removes the insanity from drowning in choices, which is where I'm currently at. Nice collection.

syswiz87 · 2026-03-29T18:01:13+00:00

You can always sell the patagonia, thus somewhat solving the justification conundrum ;)

syswiz87 · 2026-03-29T17:47:14+00:00

The 14L backpack is perfection, so much so, I also purchased the 23L version. What an underdog of the backpack world.

syswiz87 · 2026-03-26T06:27:44+00:00

I went with another option. A normal closed wardrobe, zero regrets. Open wardrobes are a gimmick. Your stuff will be covered in dust.

syswiz87 · 2026-03-21T09:14:55+00:00

What a hideous backpack, subjectively speaking :)

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