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Timesinks

Hi everyone, today I talk about 3 major timesinks in life and the extent to which they waste it - antisocial media, television, and gaming. While relaxing with some mindless entertainment is perfectly fine, too many people underestimate the impact it has on their overall life. When you add up a...
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- Apr 26, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is Gaming An Addiction? My Story & Controlling It

No, but my 1.5 year old does. Still co-sleeps.
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- Post #20
- Apr 21, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is Gaming An Addiction? My Story & Controlling It

Hi everyone, today I discuss whether gaming is a true addiction, my history of gaming, what I feel to be the worst offenders, and some tips for controlling the urge to play excessively. Enjoy & discuss! self-promotion youtube link deleted admin allisolm
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- Apr 19, 2016
- Replies: 19
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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If anyone wants to know reqs/sacrifices for full time Youtube/Streaming, see this

Consistency =/= success. Your example of JonTron is another example of a first (joined 2010), and fits into my estimate of 100-1000 gaming related worldwide successful (over 50k/year) Youtubers/streamers. Once you get X subs it's a snowball. YT in general is a snowball machine.
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- Post #9
- Apr 12, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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If anyone wants to know reqs/sacrifices for full time Youtube/Streaming, see this

Hi everyone, I used to run meatheadgaming (youtube.com/meatheadmikhail) for over 2 years and finally quit doing it full time. I started a new channel and have a video with some in-depth details on why I stopped doing it full time and specifically the requirements...
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- Apr 11, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: PC Games
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How to cut a small hole in a door with a metal layer? Carbide?

Thanks for the help, I just found some metal screws slightly larger diameter than my hole and got it secured. It's on pretty tight. Live and learn, now I know doors are hollow. Thanks!
- Maverick2002
- Post #20
- Mar 18, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How to cut a small hole in a door with a metal layer? Carbide?

The saga continues. This is retarded. I got a titanium bit, made the holes just fine, only to find out that the door is essentially HOLLOW. ?!?!?! I know nothing about doors but didn't expect it to be empty inside. So it looks like it's basically sheet metal on both sides (maybe like 3-4mm...
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- Post #13
- Mar 18, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is it considered weakness to use light alcohol to meet people?

To each their own. When going to a large social gathering (party/bar), I've always taken a couple shots beforehand. Just enough to loosen up a bit. Newsflash: so has everyone else there. Weakness or not, do it if it helps you, don't if it doesn't.
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- Post #35
- Mar 16, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help me toddler-proof my deck (so he doesn't fall out or snag a nail)!

Only concern with chicken wire is that it's fairly visible. I have a condo overlooking a pond and it's a great view, don't want to ruin it. I can make do if needed, but looking for something more discrete if possible. Might have to do it though if there's nothing else relatively...
- Maverick2002
- Post #3
- Mar 16, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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What song would you want to play at your funeral?

But in the end, it doesn't even matter. ^ absolutely not, but seems appropriate.
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- Post #87
- Mar 16, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help me toddler-proof my deck (so he doesn't fall out or snag a nail)!

I have a 2 year old who acts like every other 2 year old. With it getting warmer here in the midwest, I have an 8' x 10' deck I want to make a couple additions to. I have a gas grill so of course he'll be supervised, but I have 2 other concerns. 1) The space between posts is large enough for...
- Maverick2002
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- Mar 16, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Home and Garden
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How to cut a small hole in a door with a metal layer? Carbide?

Well it looks like that from the side, but probably just a wrap. Thanks, I'll get a metal bit.
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- Post #8
- Mar 12, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How to cut a small hole in a door with a metal layer? Carbide?

Decided to install a chain lock in my door only to find out the door has a 1/3-1/4" metal layer. I'm assuming just use a regular power drill and a carbide bit? Or something else? TIA EDIT: Thanks for the help, I just found some metal screws slightly larger diameter than my hole and got it...
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- Mar 12, 2016
- Replies: 20
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Quality (1080p) webcam or use iPhone/camcorder?

Hi, I'm looking for a quality webcam or similar (could be digital camcorder) to do some 1080p recording. It'll mostly be my face (like a webcam for YouTube videos) but I would like to record at 1080p60fps so it needs to be fairly good quality. Eventually I may take it away from my computer...
- Maverick2002
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- Mar 10, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Quality (1080p) webcam or use iPhone/camcorder?

Hi, I'm looking for a quality webcam or similar (could be digital camcorder) to do some 1080p recording. It'll mostly be my face (like a webcam for YouTube videos) but I would like to record at 1080p60fps so it needs to be fairly good quality. Eventually I may take it away from my computer...
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- Mar 10, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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ISO large QUIET wired mouse, similar in size to G5

Hi, I'm looking for a large QUIET wired mouse similar in size to a Logitech G5. I don't use the included weights so it can be light. It needs to be quiet because I do a lot of recording and the mic picks up the clicking quite a bit (even on Cardiod setting on a Blue Yeti). I have large...
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- Feb 7, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Mice
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Help me fix my oven (not a heating element issue)... pics!

I'll return the new element once I pop the old one back in and verify it's working. I'll preheat and test the internal temp using a Fluke infrared monitor I have, similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-MAX-Infr...dp_ob_title_hi It could well be the thermostat.
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- Post #10
- Feb 10, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help me fix my oven (not a heating element issue)... pics!

Ok, I feel dumb. That DOES work. But it seems in the past the top element has heated up, or maybe I'm just mistaken. This whole thing started because all my food (pizza, biscuits, etc) would burn on the bottom. Pizza would be BLACK on the bottom while the cheese on top wouldn't even be melted...
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- Post #5
- Feb 10, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help me fix my oven (not a heating element issue)... pics!

Hi, So I'm not quite the handyman I thought. I'm trying to fix the top heating element in my oven. It's an older Frigidaire and the top element went out. I did some research and it was suggested that I replace the element, so I got this one: Broil Element for Frigidaire, Tappan 316203200...
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- Feb 10, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Plumbing Q: turning on water first time in 4 years?

Will do. In any locations in particular (besides inside the bathroom)? Nope.
- Maverick2002
- Post #4
- Dec 30, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Plumbing Q: turning on water first time in 4 years?

Hi, I'm going to be fixing a toilet (replacing the flushing mechanism) in a bathroom where the water line hasn't been on in almost 4 years. In the rest of the place the water is on (including the sink in that same bathroom), but it's off for the toilet. Since it's just PVC I assume there's...
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- Dec 30, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Question about TTL & dropped packets/gaming

I've been some issues with Time Warner regarding packet loss which would disconnect me on a regular basis while gaming. Apparently it was an issue with the lines outside my home, which has been looked at and fixed. I got a new modem as well, and the tech had me set the TTL setting to 17200 from...
- Maverick2002
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- Dec 19, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Christmas tree (fake) - LED lights and suggestions for purchase?

Wow didn't think they went up that much in price. Might have to stick to a cheap one this year, wasn't budgeting for that much. Are those you listed for $400-800 really that much better than the ones at your local stores? I mean they look nicer, but I'm curious about the huge price difference...
- Maverick2002
- Post #5
- Dec 11, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Christmas tree (fake) - LED lights and suggestions for purchase?

Hi, I'm looking to get a 5-6ft fake Christmas tree, either prelit or with lights separately. I would prefer to get some longer lasting lights, LEDs if they make good ones. I've had a few in the past, all from local stores and with incandescent lights. I've also had some experience with LED...
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- Dec 10, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Radeon/Win7 gaming bug? Screen goes dark on exit - Help!

Hi, This is driving me insane. On one of my computers I play Diablo 3 in windowed mode (not fullscreen). Usually on exiting the game and sometimes if I alt-tab my entire screen goes dark while my mouse pointer remains bright. I looked into it a bit but haven't found an answer. It may be a...
- Maverick2002
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- Nov 27, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Laser printer into Surge Protector - yes or no?

Hi, I have a Brother Laser printer and I'm considering hooking it up to a Cyber Power surge protector which will have a few other devices connected to it (an LCD tv, blu-ray player, sound bar, and sub). Is this a bad idea? I'm running out of outlets in the wall for all my stuff. I've read...
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- Nov 7, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need 2.5" adapter for Toshiba P75-A7200 ??

Thanks, yea I just figured out once I popped the hood that it has 2 drive bays. Awesome! Only downside is the only way to easily disable W8 secure boot by accessing the BIOS so I could throw on W7 was to remove the battery, pull the cord, take out the disc drive, and remove the CMOS battery. I...
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- Post #3
- Nov 1, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Need 2.5" adapter for Toshiba P75-A7200 ??

Just got this laptop for someone at work: http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/satellite/P70/P75-A7200 Is there a generic universal 2.5" adapter that will fit in the place of the DVD drive? I'm going to be doing a dual drive configuration (SSD for primary, disc drive for files) but...
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- Oct 31, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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Recommended text-to-speech app for iPhone?

With acrobat pro, how does that work (with regards to mobile devices like an iphone)? Here's the scenario I'm thinking of: 1) Need to read a page, but don't have time. 2) Take a photo of the page on iphone. 3) Iphone reads it back to me while I'm driving/running/otherwise occupied.
- Maverick2002
- Post #10
- Oct 30, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Anker 5 port charger - ? about amps

I'm thinking of getting one of these to put on my desk next to my computer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 I routinely charge the following: iphone 5s iphone 4 ipod mini android (older) My question is a bit silly, but I'm not an electrician so I don't know...
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- Oct 30, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Recommended text-to-speech app for iPhone?

Awesome, will check them out, thanks! EDIT: JotNot doesn't seem to be able to do OCR, at least not the free version.
- Maverick2002
- Post #7
- Oct 21, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Recommended text-to-speech app for iPhone?

OCR? I want something where (if possible) I can take a picture of a page and have the app transcribe it and read it back to me. Maybe it would require 2 apps - one that pulls text from an image, and another one that's text-to-speech.
- Maverick2002
- Post #3
- Oct 18, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Recommended text-to-speech app for iPhone?

Is there a good text-to-speech app for iPhone? Preferably free, but wouldn't mind paying a little, particularly if it can transcribe photos (so a head-on photo of a page of text gets transcribed)? TIA
- Maverick2002
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- Oct 17, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Apple
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Family 5s Upgrades - Going through Apple vs. Verizon (also Apple Care?)

Update: So I swung by the Apple store (was going to order online) as it was on the way and lucked out on getting a 16g 5s white and 32g 5s gold (last in stock). Took about 1.5 hours as Verizon kept giving activation errors. Still got charged the $30 upgrade fee, but got Apple Care and it's all...
- Maverick2002
- Post #13
- Oct 9, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Family 5s Upgrades - Going through Apple vs. Verizon (also Apple Care?)

That's a good point. None of the stores around me have the 5s in stock (just checked on that website). I'll probably hold off on the other 2 phones then and just order the 2x 5s now. Is the BB deal for new activation only or for upgrades as well (with contract extension)?
- Maverick2002
- Post #10
- Oct 7, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Family 5s Upgrades - Going through Apple vs. Verizon (also Apple Care?)

This all seems like a giant PITA given the uncertainty that Verizon will be able to waive the fees later. It seems the simpler route would be to just get it from them, but on the other hand I can't get Apple Care immediately if I do it that way - I'll have to purchase it from Apple later, then...
- Maverick2002
- Post #7
- Oct 6, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Family 5s Upgrades - Going through Apple vs. Verizon (also Apple Care?)

Is this in writing somewhere? The Verizon rep told me if I get the phones through Apple, the $30 upgrade fee per phone won't be required, as I already have the phones. If the fee will be assessed regardless, I might as well simplify things and go through Verizon, then purchase Apple Care...
- Maverick2002
- Post #5
- Oct 6, 2013
- Forum: Apple
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Family 5s Upgrades - Going through Apple vs. Verizon (also Apple Care?)

This will be my first time dealing with Apple, but my family has been with Verizon for a while. We're all eligible for upgrades. We're looking to do the following upgrades: Dumb phone > 4s (99 cents - $5 credit for trade-in) iPhone 4 > 5s Gold 32GB ($299 - $100 credit for trade-in) Dumb...
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- Oct 5, 2013
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Apple
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Minimal downtime mail/site transfer (Exchange server > online)?

Here's the problem: I don't have access to the current Exchange server. The only thing I can do with old emails is upload the local (sync'd) PST files to 365 once the records are switched over. Again - I don't have access to the remote Exchange server, and that's not going to change...
- Maverick2002
- Post #7
- Oct 3, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Minimal downtime mail/site transfer (Exchange server > online)?

I'll be moving about 10 mailboxes, so it's something I can do manually. Upon further review, it looks like the easiest way is what I described and I'll have to do it over the weekend. Unless I'm missing something, I basically need to tell everyone to not open their mail clients, go into Outlook...
- Maverick2002
- Post #3
- Oct 2, 2013
- Forum: Networking

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