This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that are required to make a fine watch.
>Required viewing for newbies:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
>Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread:
>>58588580
If you have a picture of your watch being worn from a straight on angle, please feel free to post it along with your wrist size, diameter of the watch and lug-to-lug of the watch. Because it comes up so frequently I'll try and compile a small collection of images of wrist-size and lug-to-lug length combinations that can be used for reference, rather than simply telling people that they should be looking at smaller watches.
If you're not sure how to measure your wrist, you can take a flexible tape measure, or just use a piece of string and wrap it around your wrist, then measure the length of the string required to circle your wrist.
Wrist size should be in inches, lug-to-lug and diameter should be in mm.
Thanks.
Example image of a straight on photo with measurements recorded.
I'll look to compile these images into some sort of easily browsed format or master images.
>>58613087
No, it looks/feels really quality, but there's only a choice of two micro-adjustment holes. So it's either pinching tight or slipping down over my wristbone.
I keep adding and removing links, hoping vainly to get it perfect.
Give me one good reason to stop using this.
>Boot times are significantly faster.
>Most of the privacy options are able to be turned off.
>DirectX12 support.
>Clean minimal flat design.
>RAM is better optimized
>most
>>58612713
it doesn't fucking matter what you use, all the retards on here don't even work and they use Linux to show off to their "friends" they can install apps using the terminal
it's not macOS (。>﹏<。)
>>58609781
Looks like a polygot, but what does it do?
a tetris clone with networking capabilities. it's piece distribution/synchronization is broken, but works otherwise.
wtf this is just a bunch of text.
what notepad thingy do u use?
Is it worth waiting for the GTX 1080 TI?
Is it overkill? Will it break down before it starts going outdated?
NVIDIA is a meme company. It's whole existence is based on overpriced dies. AMD has exactly the same access to Foundries but it makes smaller dies because it wants to keep it low cost.
It's easy to meme people with GPUs because they work in parallel by definition.
When you try to do the same in CPUs, that's why why AMD looks bad.
If you're worried about it breaking down, don't be. Nvidia will gimp the drivers long before wear and tear becomes an issue
>>58608309
>>58608392
So there's no really good solution?
What was your first computer, /g/?
blue imac
First computer I've used? Prebuilt Pentium IV with Windows ME from who the fuck nows, owned by my parents.
First computer I've owned? Prebuilt Core 2 Duo with Windows XP from Dell.
First I had? Some IBM Win95 bullshit.
First I bought: Budget build AMD with a GTX950
Previous thread: >>58572134
IRC: #/tpg/ on irc.rizon.net
Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
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Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
Recommended models:
T420 - 14", normal size
X220 - 12.5", ultraportable
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Why ThinkPad? (also applies to other business laptops)
>Used machines are plentiful and cheap.
>Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet.
>Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels.
>Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models.
>Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop.
>Easy to repair, upgrade and maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model. Spare parts are easy and cheap to obtain.
>The best trackpoint (that red thing in the middle of the keyboard). Great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad.
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xsauc buyers guide:
http://www.dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
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Helpful links and resources (Wiki, lookup tools and wallpapers):
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>>58606231
Anyone here run OSX on their pads? along with windows/linux mabye?
Any place that sells the x230t screen bezel? Or complete housing.
>>58606267
Im running Ubuntu Mate on my t420
This is just sad. Don't they realize that by being so desperate they just drive people away?
The longer they pretend they didn't lose, the deeper they will sink.
I love Edge, fuck you faggot.
>>58605571
It's over, lads. Windows is dying
Firefox is shit
ITT: memes that you're glad you fell for
I'll start:
>Vim
Super comfy, learned it with vimtutor, took me a morning.
>Linux
It's blazing fucking fast, configurable and comfy.
>C
I can learn programming and contribute to the Linux community with it.
That being said, can chromium/firefox support Vim style input?
There are firefox plugins that add a vim like mode.
>vim
>linux-gentoo
>C
>tor
>paid vpn
>traps
>and im not gay
>>58604442
Vimperator on firefox and vimium on chromium
Source Code: https://gitgud.io/Zero3K/openopera
Patches: https://github.com/PrestoXen/openopera-patches
Issue Tracker: https://github.com/PrestoXen/openopera-issues/issues
IRC Channel: #openopera on crowley.anonnet.org:6697
Webchat: http://site.anonnet.org/webirc/openopera
Someone on the IRC channel is trying to get it to work on the PowerPC platform.
There is now a version that works on the Pandora. It just needs to be packaged as a PND along with the proper libraries. You can get it at a.pomf.cat/vfzjcx.tar.xz.
Why should I use Opera over Firefox ESR?
Stuck choosing a monitor that will be a significant upgrade over 1080p/60hz/.
What would be the best for games - a 1440p/60hz screen or a 1080p/144hz (not TN)?
If 1440p, then should I get 27 inches or 32?
What's your personal opinion, /g/?
If you can afford it, go 1440p ips 120+hz with adaptive sync, if not i'd say 1080p@144hz 24". If you go 1440p, 27" is definetly the sweetspot. Dpi is kinda low at 30"
I wish there were 1440p screens size 28-29".
>>58602270
1200p > 1080p
1600p > 1440p
no /mpv/
post your config files!
I am completely new to mpv and have no idea if this is good. I'm just testing different things right now to see if I drop frames. Suggest improvements. I have an Nvidia 970 GTX.############################
# Quality related settings #
############################
# Backend related settings
vo=opengl
profile=opengl-hq
opengl-backend=angle
# High-quality scale settings, can be disabled for performance
# scale=ewa_lanczossharp
# cscale=ewa_lanczossoft
# Color correction related
target-prim=bt.709
target-trc=bt.1886
gamma-auto
icc-profile-auto
# Misc
blend-subtitles=yes
###########
# Testing #
###########
# >Insane performance preset
scale=ewa_lanczossharp:cscale=ewa_lanczossoft:prescale-luma=nnedi3:nnedi3-neurons=64:prescale-downscaling-threshold=1.5
# >Highest performance preset
# scale=ewa_lanczossharp:cscale=ewa_lanczossoft:prescale-luma=superxbr:prescale-downscaling-threshold=1.5
# >High performance preset
# scale=ewa_lanczossharp:cscale=ewa_lanczossoft
# Make video run synchronously to the display FPS
video-sync=display-resample
# After playback
keep-open=yes
#########################################
# Misc settings, not related to quality #
#########################################
# OSD settings
osd-font="Source Sans Pro"
osd-level=3
osd-status-msg='(${percent-pos}%) ${time-pos} / ${duration}\n${?chapter:Chapter: ${chapter}}\n${?vo-drop-frame-count:Frames Dropped: ${vo-drop-frame-count}'
# Reduce default OSD size, the defaults are too big.
osd-font-size=20
# Default sub/audio lang.
slang=enUS,en,eng,ptBR,pt
alang=jp,jpn,enUS,en,eng,ptBR,pt
# Enable exclusive mode from WASAPI. By definition prevents sound playback of any other program.
# until mpv exits.
ao=wasapi:exclusive
# For mintty, \r support seems broken.
quiet
Been experimenting a bit, not sure how much is redundant or whatever. Works well enough for me.# Video settings
profile=opengl-hq
scale=ewa_lanczossharp
csale=ewa_lanczossharp
video-sync=display-resample
framedrop=vo
hwdec=no
# Audio settings
ao=alsa
audio-channels=stereo
softvol-max=300
# Language settings
alang=eng, en
slang=eng, en
# OSC settings
no-osc
# Screenshot settings
screenshot-format=jpg
screenshot-jpeg-quality=100
screenshot-jpeg-source-chroma=yes
screenshot-tag-colorspace=yes
screenshot-high-bit-depth=yes
screenshot-directory=~/Pictures/mpv screens/
screenshot-template=~/Pictures/mpv screens/%F - %p
# Window settings
keep-open=yes
force-window=yes
autofit-larger=90%x90%
autofit-smaller=500x500
geometry=50%:50%
# Miscellaneous settings
ytdl=yes
ytdl-format=bestvideo[vcodec=vp9][tbr<2000]+(bestaudio[acodec=opus]/bestaudio)/best
save-position-on-quit
# Output some video stats
term-playing-msg='Resolution: ${width}x${height}, Framerate: ${fps}'
# Extensions
[extension.jpg]
pause
[extension.png]
pause
[extension.gif]
loop-file=inf
[extension.webm]
loop-file=inf
Is using anything other than defaults really more than just a placebo?
Anyone else late in their late 20s, have done nothing with their life and are now trying to learn programming to get into big money?
I'll off myself in a few yrs most likely, but I want to give this shit a try. I'm too socially retarded to get along with other people, so some computer gig is going to have to be my route to success..
I can build a website from the ground up now, but I'm only just starting to "get" javascript, enough to build some simple applications on my own...
In your opinion, what skills should a entry level javascript programmer, or web developer in general, know?
>>58584303
demon
>>58584303
few weeks ago some anon explained how he makes money on app store so I'm following his lead.
been in webdev for years but it's fucking hard to make money. you have to contract, sub-contract, freelance and chase fucking contacts all the time. i was doing more networking than programming so I decided to ditch that and go the appstore route.
>>58584338
semen
Alright guys I need your opinion on what to buy for school. Either Lenovo IDEAPAD 110
> I5/4GB DDR4/256GB SSD/AMD Radeon M430 2GB
>Price: 532.52$
OR wait for SAMSUNG Chromebook PLUS which is 450$, althought id prefer PRO version but I'm a eurofag so I have to pay 150$ import charges on Amazon. Any advice is highly appreciated guys.
bump
>>58625843
>2017
>laptop with external graphics
Get the good stuff, it's worth the investment imo. Thinkpad x1, T4xx (whatever you can afford), premium laptops from dell, HP, or even apple.
>mfw using windows 10
Do you think the internet will ever be free from posts like this?
>>58625275
Only when humanity breathes its last and machines finally claim the desolate husk of the Earth.
that's your expression while getting fucked up the ass eh
Ok /g/, looks like I'll be working from home and I'll need to connect to my company's network through their VPN.
My computer is personal, not the company's, so from a network point of view, I need to know how to protect myself. How vulnerable am I by opening a tunnel from their network to my system? I want to be as closed up as possible while still being able to access their network.
tl;dr: Need to connect to work VPN, how do I protect my PC?
cmon guys
>>58625171
Make a virtual machine and connect through that, also check your firewall settings.
>>58625674
>setting up whole development environment again on a VM
I'd like to skip that. I was more inclined to wanting to know how much can they see from my system. Say, if I have open Windows shared folders, can they see them?