What's your latest tech purchase?

plastiscɧ · Mar 13, 2022

usb-sticks for customers who will use my services in the future. individually handprogrammed

freeagent · Mar 13, 2022

I have the 128GB version, it is very quick..

P4-630 · Mar 13, 2022

plastiscɧ said:
usb-sticks for customers who will use my services in the future. individually handprogrammed

Handing out free malware? j/k

Ahhzz · Mar 13, 2022

plastiscɧ said:
usb-sticks for customers who will use my services in the future. individually handprogrammed

View attachment 239665

2 quick questions, how much did you pay for them, and what do you load them with ("handprogrammed")? that's a lotta data space!

plastiscɧ · Mar 13, 2022

freeagent said:
I have the 128GB version, it is very quick..

yes. me as well.

P4-630 said:
Handing out free malware? j/k

PLUS keylogger!

:peace:

Ahhzz said:
2 quick questions, how much did you pay for them, and what do you load them with ("handprogrammed")? that's a lotta data space!

11,64€ per item tax included.

various partitions with tools and programs i can boot from and recover, save windows. the individual file formats on the stick make it necessary to program everything individually. i sell the sticks to customers. and offer them my services in case something goes wrong with their PCs. this stick is then MY toolbox lying in their drawer to be able to help uncomplicated and immediately. there is then no need to be on site and help with my guidance via teamview and telephone.
I handle hard cases in our store.

freeagent · Mar 13, 2022

plastiscɧ said:
PLUS keylogger!

Lol that’s awesome :laugh:

plastiscɧ · Mar 13, 2022

datamining the easy way! i mean.... MS calls it telemetry..................

Very Funny Oops GIF by America's Funniest Home Videos

freeagent said:
Lol that’s awesome

Mussels · Mar 14, 2022

Ladies, Gents, Frogs, internet enabled animals:
Give me advice for a UPS?

I have this one already on the gaming PC, and functionally it's fine. It's just that i need at least one more, so if i found a compelling reason (The active PFC variants?) to get a better one for the PC, this can be repurposed.
Handles the 3090 and dual monitor just fine, but when the internet goes bye bye, it makes me sad.

What's the second one for?
Modem, router, occasional game server (which may end up being my old laptop)

Should i just get a cheapo for the networking stuff, or is there any features worth upgrading the gaming PC's UPS to?
(I know i wont be gaming on battery, it's mostly for safe shutdowns, and finishing whatever the PC is doing at the time)

Preferably from here, or any other Au store

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(Gah i wish it was simple/easy to get a giant UPS with solar panels and give myself free electricity

)

ThaiTaffy · Mar 14, 2022

Mussels said:
(Gah i wish it was simple/easy to get a giant UPS with solar panels and give myself free electricity )

That's a plan I've had in mind for a while now but using dc-dc power supplies in my networking and servers.

Anyway back to your point I went with a smaller APC ups for my server and networking then fitted the additional battery it's not going to work for any extended periods of time but 30mins to an hour it's good and runs my Poe switch also so the Access points don't go down.
It's also nice to have the data link so my server knows it needs to shut down at 15% battery

Mussels · Mar 14, 2022

Throwing all that previous thinking away: use the existing phone battery banks i have, with this during an outage:

Cheapass cables that step 5V up to 12V

seth1911 · Mar 14, 2022

CallandorWoT said:
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I almost got the S22 Ultra. glad i didn't, dodged a bullet on that one

isnt this standard?

Many do unlock a hidden performance mode on benchmark. :laugh:

Smartphone=
Shit F2P Games
Benchmark Scam from Phone Companys

Space Lynx · Mar 14, 2022

seth1911 said:
isnt this standard?

Many do unlock a hidden performance mode on benchmark.

Smartphone=
Shit F2P Games
Benchmark Scam from Phone Companys

I have no idea, I am not a phone guy, it's all new to me. Anyways, I just want a device to text and make phone calls and have car gps. I pre-ordered the iphone SE 3rd gen. My current phone is ancient and junk. Hopefully this will last me 5 years. I will get a good case for it (recommendations welcome)

Not a fan of Apple, but it will be nice knowing I have consistent updates/security fixes. Also I do like that it is small.

lexluthermiester · Mar 14, 2022

Mussels said:
Cheapass cables that step 5V up to 12V

What would you need that for?

R-T-B · Mar 14, 2022

Mussels said:
internet enabled animals

I have horrible reception without my computer, but yeah.

Just get a UPS from a reputable brand at capacity that's on sale.

Boring answer is boring, but seriously, PWM modulation isn't really a big deal anymore.

Mussels said:
(Gah i wish it was simple/easy to get a giant UPS with solar panels and give myself free electricity )

It is easy! But very expensive. As is all hired labor consulting.

Space Lynx · Mar 14, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
What would you need that for?

Main reason is because a lot of power banks don't allow phone charging (iphones and ipads especially) unless it can pump enough juice... so I am guessing this is what he is referring to... I had this issue a few weeks ago actually. My power bank brought up error message (not enough power, even though power bank was full) when trying to charge tablet. Useless.

edit: nm I think we are all on different page here. lol I think I misunderstand

Mussels · Mar 14, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
What would you need that for?

To run my 12V router off a 5V USB battery bank, during power outages - it doesnt happen too often so it's not worth a lot of expense (<5 times a year - but with an 8 year old, keeping the wifi running is goddamn helpful)

ThaiTaffy · Mar 14, 2022

Gave up trying to find a alternative screen for my e-paper and went and ordered one

Bought a very expensive usb-c cable for my soldering iron too

Space Lynx · Mar 14, 2022

ThaiTaffy said:
Gave up trying to find a alternative screen for my e-paper and went and ordered oneView attachment 239735
Bought a very expensive usb-c cable for my soldering iron tooView attachment 239736

so you basically just made your own kindle paperwhite?

ThaiTaffy · Mar 14, 2022

CallandorWoT said:
so you basically just made your own kindle paperwhite?

Basically yes but using a esp32 board which I can program as a display for my smart home the plan is something like this.

So basically a smart switch

lexluthermiester · Mar 14, 2022

Mussels said:
To run my 12V router off a 5V USB battery bank, during power outages - it doesnt happen too often so it's not worth a lot of expense (<5 times a year - but with an 8 year old, keeping the wifi running is goddamn helpful)

Ah, interesting. Fair enough.

GreiverBlade · Mar 14, 2022

oxrufiioxo said:
Always good times with Corsair....

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oh, do i spot a Kitagawa Marin from Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-Up Darling) here?
that manga is hilarious, refreshing and wholesome, imho (i am not usually into slice of life, more into darker setup like Berserk but well ... have to find some other in between )

toilet pepper · Mar 14, 2022

Mussels said:
To run my 12V router off a 5V USB battery bank, during power outages - it doesnt happen too often so it's not worth a lot of expense (<5 times a year - but with an 8 year old, keeping the wifi running is goddamn helpful)

I tried that once and tested it on our modem. It sucked the power out of the power bank hella fast.

lexluthermiester · Mar 14, 2022

toilet pepper said:
I tried that once and tested it on our modem. It sucked the power out of the power bank hella fast.

Still, Mussels has a good idea. It can be very handy in a pinch.

ThaiTaffy · Mar 14, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Still, Mussels has a good idea. It can be very handy in a pinch.

My media converters are 12v but all my Access points are Poe and my router is my server so no little battery power bank is gonna power that stuff suppose I have a pinch here especially since the power will start cutting regular here soon.

No idea what causes it maybe the grid lines get so hot they have to switch off or the cables melt.

ThrashZone · Mar 14, 2022

toilet pepper said:
I tried that once and tested it on our modem. It sucked the power out of the power bank hella fast.

Hi,
Yeah my xfinity modem sucks up some juice
Battery backup is a necessity.

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What's your latest tech purchase?

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