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Three Olives posted:Made a few changes including a 3rd monitor for auxiliary stuff which involved one monitor swap and hacking together a mounting solution. "When Mae got back to her desk, a new screen, her fifth, had been set up just to the right of her newbie-question screen. She had a few minutes before one o’clock, so she tested the system. The first bell rang, and she nodded. A woman’s voice, sounding like a newscaster’s, asked her, 'For vacations, are you inclined toward one of relaxation, like a beach or luxury hotel, or are you inclined toward adventure, like a white-water rafting trip?'" It’s a crap book, but it’s all I can think of whenever I see this office
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I really like the idea of this, and would love to have a mini CD player/receiver on my desk that isn't just a USB drive for a PC. I don't want to pay Denon prices. Are there any units that occupy the middle between this Denon and a $50 Magnavox? The key attraction is the super-compact footprint, otherwise I'd just get a $30 Blu Ray player.
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beefnoodle posted:I really like the idea of this, and would love to have a mini CD player/receiver on my desk that isn't just a USB drive for a PC. I don't want to pay Denon prices. Are there any units that occupy the middle between this Denon and a $50 Magnavox? The key attraction is the super-compact footprint, otherwise I'd just get a $30 Blu Ray player. I've bought two of these on the used market for $50 or less, they're out there and generally cheap. I've had one each, Onkyo and Denon.
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Oct 19, 2021 00:43
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RIP Paul Walker posted:I've bought two of these on the used market for $50 or less, they're out there and generally cheap. I've had one each, Onkyo and Denon. Thanks- do you happen to remember the Onkyo model?
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I have this 8 foot long Ikea butcher block table which I initially setup with 4 legs, 2 at each end. Initially it sagged in the middle so I moved one of the legs to the rear center directly under my 34" monitor to support the weight and I now have a filing cabinet supporting the side I stole the leg from. Older pics of the table but not in the current setup:   Right now I have 3 PC towers, my monitor, and some bookshelf speakers on the desk. Are there motorized legs I could attach to each side to adequately support the entire thing so I can convert it to a stand-up desk? If I were to guess I'd say it probably weighs 220-240 pounds. Would I need three legs with motors, or two strong legs positioned more inwards to support the weight? Are there even legs I can get to accomplish this or should I look into a different desk if I want to stand?
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Look for 3 motor desk legs. They make corner desk frames that seem to be easily modified to your specific ask, middle leg included. You would just have to mount the parts in line. There are dual motor ones that could be used without a center leg, so there's some potential for sag, but lots of satisfied reviews with similar 96" desktop owners. For for thought, you could cheaply eliminate a lot of sag by bolting a length of slotted steel channel along the whole bottom.
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Nov 5, 2021 07:43
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Wasabi the J posted:For for thought, you could cheaply eliminate a lot of sag by bolting a length of slotted steel channel along the whole bottom. either channel or 90 round-angle. The latter gives you a convenient place to hang your cable ties from
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Nov 5, 2021 08:11
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90 round over has a thin single edge. Unistrut is folded several times making it much less prone to losing rigidity after a knock or two over the years. Also, they make clamps that fit in struts to hold conduit and wires already that bolt to unistrut. You could even use the channel itself the conduit for smaller wires by just tucking it and putting a piece of cardstock over it. That stuff makes my kneecaps wince, which was not something I knew they could do.
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Nov 5, 2021 11:59
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Awesome, thanks for the suggestions. Bolting a metal bar under the table to support it would make a ton of sense and I should have thought of that! I'll check things out and report back with progress.
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beefnoodle posted:Thanks- do you happen to remember the Onkyo model? Denon UD-M30 Onkyo CR-325 When I've wanted to buy one of these, I've trolled CL and FB for "Onkyo CD Receiver" and "Denon CD Receiver" or just "CD Receiver". Doubt those terms will catch them all, but I've been able to buy one within a week or two of wanting one this way.
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Three Olives posted:Made a few changes including a 3rd monitor for auxiliary stuff which involved one monitor swap and hacking together a mounting solution. What are you using to run that there weather screen?
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Big one or little one? The little one is an Ambient Weather console for our weather station: Big one is an Android TV running Dakboard, it integrates into a lot of my other stuff for things other than weather (News, Calendar, Traffic, Spotify), it's just shown in not doing anything mode which is just clock, weather and the NYT RSS newsfeed pulling background images from some image feed.
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Professor Wayne posted:Just finished overhauling my desk with a new computer build, monitor, and docking station for my work laptop since I've been working from my kitchen table for a year and a half. During the workday, I use the wide monitor for work and the TV for my personal computer, mostly for music or streaming. Pretty happy with it so far, but I feel like I need a plant or something. How useful is it having a much larger display above your main setup? I keep seeing this trend and I am thinking about joining the bandwagon.
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Nov 7, 2021 02:22
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Crosby B. Alfred posted:How useful is it having a much larger display above your main setup? I keep seeing this trend and I am thinking about joining the bandwagon. Works a treat for ruining your neck.
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SEKCobra posted:Works a treat for ruining your neck. I've had a monitor above the main monitor for a long time and it has been a non-isue. When the top of the main monitor is at eye level, which seems to be the ergonomy recommendation, it takes minimum effort to glance above and if you want to look at it longer it's easy to lean back on the chair. The side monitor is bigger strain on the neck.
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Nov 7, 2021 19:45
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Saukkis posted:I've had a monitor above the main monitor for a long time and it has been a non-isue. When the top of the main monitor is at eye level, which seems to be the ergonomy recommendation, it takes minimum effort to glance above and if you want to look at it longer it's easy to lean back on the chair. The side monitor is bigger strain on the neck. / 
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Nov 11, 2021 12:24
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Finally finished my new build, besides switching out my 24" monitor from 2014. Ignore my craptacular cable management system, it's a work in progress. Yes, all the blue RGB makes it run coolder.
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Nov 14, 2021 00:26
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South posted:Finally finished my new build, besides switching out my 24" monitor from 2014. Ignore my craptacular cable management system, it's a work in progress. Yes, all the blue RGB makes it run coolder. can’t think of a better way to sum up “goon” than the juxtaposition of the high (Eames chair) with the low (RGB posting rig) on display here
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Nov 14, 2021 00:43
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I couldn’t imagine having all that light shining at my face as I’m trying to play a video game or watch a movie.
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Nov 14, 2021 01:49
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Ok Comboomer posted:can’t think of a better way to sum up “goon” than the juxtaposition of the high (Eames chair) with the low (RGB posting rig) on display here It's an actual survivor from the early 70's. It was my grandfathers favorite chair to read in. As I grew up, it became my favorite to read in too. I inherited it after my grandparents passed. It's still my favorite chair to read in and it means the world to me, but I'd much rather have them back instead. The Lord Bude posted:I couldn’t imagine having all that light shining at my face as I’m trying to play a video game or watch a movie. Hence the dark curtains. It's actually not bad at all, it faces directly east, but there is a large sugar gum tree right in front of the window that blocks most of the light. I actually have more light coming in from the south facing window.
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South posted:Hence the dark curtains. It's actually not bad at all, it faces directly east, but there is a large sugar gum tree right in front of the window that blocks most of the light. I actually have more light coming in from the south facing window. I was talking about the ridiculous blue light coming from your computer case window that is right next to your face and pointed towards you for some crazy reason. Do you have a curtain for that as well?
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Ok Comboomer posted:can’t think of a better way to sum up “goon” than the juxtaposition of the high (Eames chair) with the low (RGB posting rig) on display here *sprinkles gamer fuel in my snifter of 20 year old brandy* Dope eames chair and setup btw
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South posted:It's an actual survivor from the early 70's. It was my grandfathers favorite chair to read in. As I grew up, it became my favorite to read in too. I inherited it after my grandparents passed. It's still my favorite chair to read in and it means the world to me, but I'd much rather have them back instead. id choose a comfy chair over my dead grandparents but they'd be 115 and probably look like the crypt keeper
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Inept posted:id choose a comfy chair over my dead grandparents but they'd be 115 and probably look like the crypt keeper it’s p difficult to sit comfortably on your grandparents when they’re that old, yes
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Nov 14, 2021 06:27
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Looks sick man don’t let the haters get you down
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Smythe posted:Looks sick man don’t let the haters get you down nobody was hating
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Crosby B. Alfred posted:How useful is it having a much larger display above your main setup? I keep seeing this trend and I am thinking about joining the bandwagon. Saukkis posted:I've had a monitor above the main monitor for a long time and it has been a non-isue. When the top of the main monitor is at eye level, which seems to be the ergonomy recommendation, it takes minimum effort to glance above and if you want to look at it longer it's easy to lean back on the chair. The side monitor is bigger strain on the neck. Pretty much what this guy said. Before I got my ultrawide, I used it to mainly show media, apps I don't need to focus on (email, IMs, etc.), or data to reference while I'm working on the main screens at eye level. Now my ultrawide can show so much at once, that I rarely use the top screen for anything practical. But I still really like having it up there for media.  And now I have a plant! And it hasn't died yet!
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Your setup is so clean. I love it!
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South posted:Finally finished my new build, besides switching out my 24" monitor from 2014. Ignore my craptacular cable management system, it's a work in progress. Yes, all the blue RGB makes it run coolder. Absolutely love the Eames, I'm a basic bitch so it's my favorite piece of furniture out there, and I'll never be able to afford one. Enjoy it for me. Your grandparents did you well.
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Inept posted:id choose a comfy chair over my dead grandparents but they'd be 115 and probably look like the crypt keeper That's true, and unfortunately I'm pretty sure they'd be full on Tmrup supporters. They had all his books and my uncle was a failson who never faced consequences for his actions and ended up destroying the family business. South fucked around with this message at 03:24 on Nov 15, 2021 |
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Nov 15, 2021 03:12
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Quote != Edit
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South posted:Finally finished my new build, besides switching out my 24" monitor from 2014. Ignore my craptacular cable management system, it's a work in progress. Yes, all the blue RGB makes it run coolder. Particularly like the industrial looking bench. That's a good green.
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Inner Light posted:Absolutely love the Eames, I'm a basic bitch so it's my favorite piece of furniture out there, and I'll never be able to afford one. Enjoy it for me. Your grandparents did you well. get a knockoff they're fine and no one but internet weirdos will care.
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i'm surprised by how few people itt use standing desks most of the setups being posted seem pretty bad for your back
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Nov 16, 2021 21:59
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As soon as I passed 30 dumb little things started working less great so now I make sure not to skimp out on my workspace. A sit to stand is soooo nice to have.
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Agreed on the sit/stand desk. I took it tens of thousands of steps further: I've been averaging about 5 miles a day at a ~2mph pace. It's not cardio, but I do feel far less restless at the end of a long day of computer touching.
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How's typing while bobbing during your walk? Did you get better at stabilizing over use? I've considered getting a treadmill for a few years now to break up the monotony of coding but all low-profile treadmills I've found so far were a bit outside what I'd like to spend on a potentially incompatible investment.
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nem posted:How's typing while bobbing during your walk? Did you get better at stabilizing over use? I've considered getting a treadmill for a few years now to break up the monotony of coding but all low-profile treadmills I've found so far were a bit outside what I'd like to spend on a potentially incompatible investment. Can you find one with a return policy to assuage your concern?
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nem posted:How's typing while bobbing during your walk? Did you get better at stabilizing over use? I've considered getting a treadmill for a few years now to break up the monotony of coding but all low-profile treadmills I've found so far were a bit outside what I'd like to spend on a potentially incompatible investment. I adapted to typing while walking fairly quickly, though I was a pretty good touch typist before I got the treadmill. My speed and accuracy don't suffer much at up to 2mph, and I start making errors if I try to type while walking faster than that. I typically crank up the speed a bit if I'm watching a video or in a meeting and don't have to type much. It was a bit of a pricey investment, but I use it every day so I don't mind having spent the money. My lifestyle was almost completely sedentary before this, and I figured I'd be much more likely to exercise if I could do it while practicing my computer touching. Turns out that was true.
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I do my exercise at work and prefer to keep my rear end firmly enthroned while at home.
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