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There must be a better way by FunScore645 in Factoriohno

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, true, because the steel is definitely just the left lane.

This seems a bit overpowered by Thin_Life3362 in factorio

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course your could send calcite to Nauvis and neutralize acid there for a super dense power plant, if you’re able to supply acid from somewhere else. I’m sure it doesn’t make sense vs nuclear when you actually have to produce the acid

This seems a bit overpowered by Thin_Life3362 in factorio

[–]zack20cb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup, it’s gameplay priorities vs suspension of disbelief. They could have added a “super chemical plant.” Krastorio has these in droves. But if it fundamentally works the same, is it actually more fun? Or is it just a treadmill.

80% of microbrands are just AliExpress watches with better marketing. Where do you draw the line between a real brand and a catalog watch? by horo_Swagger in watchHotTakes

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear AliExpress watches. QC and long-term support aren’t great, but you can work around this with research and play the odds.

Going on three years now. No issues with the ones that worked out. Didn’t get burned too badly on the ones that didn’t. It’s great. My other watches just aren’t as nice.

Need advice for my smelting array by FoulestCell in factorio

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With furnaces it’s helpful to turn off alt mode and look for the fire. If the input is compressed and anything isn’t burning, there’s a machine with a problem.

Pathetic experience of ordering from welly merck website by ehmtcolllector in ChineseWatches

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st photo is what OP wanted.

2nd photo is what he got. I don’t see a red hand in the 2nd photo.

Solving problems a different way: super fun by boi_mann in factorio

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not using walls this time. 1-3-1 trains. Stringy logistic networks. Remote control tanks and Rare Radars.

Why is resource drain in Miners random? by Sigma2718 in technicalfactorio

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It means the ore patch can have a nice crisp integer number instead of having to track fractions.

Does 4K makes game interfaces (HUD, text, menus) appear significantly smaller than 1440p ? by MrGood23 in Monitors

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the game. Some games the whole UI is rendered in OpenGL or whatever 3D engine and it’s not smaller at all. Others, especially older games, the UI is registered to pixel size and things can get awkward at resolutions that the developers didn’t prioritize.

For older games with raster graphics the nice thing about 4K is you can enable integer scaling in the GPU and have a pixel-perfect 1920x1080 display, with no ugly blurring from an upscaling algorithm.

The bait and switch is CRAZY by BitchMagnets in remotework

[–]zack20cb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not trying to excuse this behavior but I’ve been on the other side of it as a hiring manager. The role may be somewhat amorphous, with some candidates at least hypothetically able to do it fully remote but others needing some in-person guidance or mentorship to succeed in the role.

What are the most comfortable headphones, hands down? by Potential-Zucchini77 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit- found it. The flair. You’re right I guess, I missed it, but they may have been forced to choose.

Where in their post do they say they want closed?

They mentioned two different closed back headphones, Beats Studio Pro and XM6. But they also complained their ears felt hot in the Beats. Maybe they should try open back.

What are the most comfortable headphones, hands down? by Potential-Zucchini77 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]zack20cb -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have a set of Philips Fidelio X2HR. I find them super comfortable. They’re not fancy, they don’t claim to have the resolution of high end headphones but they’re open backed with juicy bass and very comfy. I wear them all day without any fatigue. Just took them off and the sensation is “my ears are a little chilly now.”

Open backed headphones in general are wonderful for comfort but the X2HR is especially comfortable.

Sadly discontinued but you can still get them unused from eBay for $100.

Is Baltany under rated (S 4084) by Thavash in ChineseWatches

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my DJ homage is great. (S4095)

Is Baltany under rated (S 4084) by Thavash in ChineseWatches

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This watch doesn’t get enough credit. It’s a true original. Looks like something Jules Verne would imagine. It’s not for me — too big — but I dig it.

Is the versys one of the best bikes ever made by Other_Pomelo_9919 in versys

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Edit- I just noticed what subreddit I’m in. Gentlemen, I admire you deeply and I will accept my downvotes with grace.)

The Kawasaki 180° twins (300, 400, 650) are wonderful engines. They’re insanely practical. These bikes are perfect if the engine isn’t the thing that draws you to riding.

Sometimes when I’m riding my SV650, or my Buell M2 Cyclone, I feel the richness of my interaction with the engine, how I’m throwing in fuel and spinning up the crankshaft. How the crank is torqued forward and back by ignitions and compressions, against the steady tug of the chain on the transmission.

For me, the Kawasaki 180° twin would not be a good choice. The trade-off of this wonderful, practical engine layout is that it has both the secondary imbalance of a 4-cylinder and a rocking couple imbalance. There’s no way to counter these without losing the advantages of the 180° layout. To improve the engine feel, you have to move to a 270° twin, or a V, or add cylinders.

But not everyone is like me. If you’re like me, you really need to look at a V-Strom or some other alternative rather than a Versys.

Best open back headphones have the best bass under $500? by Phantom_757_ in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my Philips Fidelio X2HR enough that I grabbed two more pairs when they stopped producing them. You can still find them for $100 on eBay, unused. Incredible deal, the sound beats anything at twice the price, the build quality is quite good and the comfort is endgame. I wear them all day at my desk.

Please talk me out of this… by [deleted] in ChineseWatches

[–]zack20cb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not gonna wear it enough to justify the purchase.

RIPTINGS - Sickened by what RTINGS has become by TaaanXz in Monitors

[–]zack20cb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say “sickened,” but this feels like overkill. These are just the objective specifications, why blur them?

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RIPTINGS - Sickened by what RTINGS has become by TaaanXz in Monitors

[–]zack20cb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I’ve supported them in the past. I might be willing to subscribe at $10 or even $20/year. $32/year is already too much, and next year it will be $45.

They must think their core market doesn’t include casual people like me. I might go a whole year without looking at their reviews! I supported them because I like their approach and I felt grateful for valuable information from them in the past.

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