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Any deals on 18" 2.5K 144Hz portable monitors? These larger 1440p or 1600p portable gaming displays are still relatively expensive locally…

This. Humble Bundle has offered local currency options for a few years now, in most cases it's cheaper than paying in USD.

I used to be a skeptic, but then I got a GMKtec G5 (Intel N97) and now I'm a convert. Better value and more capable than a RPi. It's a…

You 100% need sufficient stand-off distance -- e.g. a shelf or a wall behind your actual desk to mount this on. Using a 55" TV when sitting…

The AU plug is not interchangeable, it's a permanent part of the charger.

I suspect it's a typo by the OP, I checked just after the deal was posted and like you said the A1 Mini with AMS lite combo actually costs…

Thank you for confirming, that makes sense.

You don't need to use their filament at all, it's entirely optional. Most filament manufacturers now make spools that fit in the AMS -- in…

Jury is still out on whether VOCs from printing PLA/PETG are harmful, but IMO it's best to mitigate your risks whenever possible:…

Thanks for the info -- I saw that one of the user reviews said you can't see the charging status without using the app, is that true? The…

It's literally right there in the text you quoted, it's the AOC store:…

Baseus would be in a lower tier than the brands I mentioned, but I still rank it above HEYMIX and mystery chargers. Definitely a discount…

Yeah I've got the GMKtec G5 (N97 with 12GB DDR5 and 256GB SSD), bought it on sale for $230, it's good. Perfectly fine for light day-to-day…

Looks like we got it from this deal back in 2020: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/525452 I'd forgotten all about it, time flies!

> I do remember reviews of customers about it failing, DOA for them which wasn't a good feeling when taking a chance on it. When it comes…

Beurer BM27 is one model that is super-sensitive to voltage. Mine only runs off Energizer Lithium AA batteries, refuses to work with most…

What do you mean by resetting?

Sounds like you probably got a fake batch. I've had good experiences with Maxell batteries, but you have to buy them from a reputable…

A word of warning to anyone buying Govee lights: unless specifically stated, these will lack white LEDs, so the light output tends to look…

Annoyingly, you can’t (not official Philips ones). You can buy 3rd party no-name power supplies for these, but it’s at your own risk.

These are WiFi bulbs. I've been using these (L530 and L535, in both E27 and B22 variants) for the last two years with Home Assistant, they…

95% DCI-P3 is not good, even the entry level gaming monitors now have 100% DCI-P3 coverage these days. Surprising for a monitor this…

> I don't think I can see 4K text on a 27 inch all that well. Text will probably be too small. That's why you use display scaling. Hasn't…

If I'm not mistaken you're referring to the S2722QC, that's the one with the built-in USB C functionality.

You've got it mixed up with another model. The S2721QS is really old (from 2020) and doesn't have USB C. It also suffers from the infamous…

I had exactly the same setup and upgraded to the 5700X3D, I think the real-world improvement I'm seeing is roughly 12-15% or so; it's not…

That's a good point about the better SNR reduction of foam ear plugs -- the Alpine ones do let a bit of sound through, and they don't…

You should try the Alpine SleepDeep ear plugs if you haven't already done so, they're amazing for side sleepers like me. It's all I use now.

Thank you, that cable looks really promising. I also found this one from CableCreation which might potentially do the job as well:…

Trouble is I can't seem to find a DisplayPort to USB C cable that actually works. 99% of cables out there seem to be unidirectional, i.e.…