The Daily Thread

[Froggychum]

We're planning on checking it out, actually! We bought the special glasses, to be safe lol
Sadly, it won't be a full eclipse apparently. We might be able to catch the full thing, but we'd have to drive a few hours which is a pain. It's also a bit late to do that now, since it's starting damn soon.

[atomtengeralattjaro]

don't go chasing eclipses, unless you're in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

[Froggychum]

sponsored content is not permitted on asdf forums

@atom, please ban atom. clearly trying to promote [product]

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Oh by the way I'm big sad because the eclipse was covered by the clouds so we didn't really get to see anything

[ThingerDudes]

someone turned down the sun for a few minutes what happened

[Froggychum]

Amaterasu and Tsukiyomi are fighting again

[shruvvu]

I am thinking about buying a laptop since a few days

[Froggychum]

My ranking (worst to best):

phone > VR > handheld > console > laptop > desktop

i will not justify any of my claims please dont ask

[Greyson]

My ranking (worst to best):

phone > VR > handheld > console > laptop > desktop

i will not justify any of my claims please dont ask

Desktop definitely reigns supreme above then all. Unless you destroy that whole aesthetic with 3 metric tons of RGB lighting

[Froggychum]

but what if I want my PC setup to look like the carnival?

[Greyson]

but what if I want my PC setup to look like the carnival?

Then I won't stop you. Can't even.
But I'll judge you. Vehemently.

...
Unless of course that PC doubles as a popcorn maker to complete the carnival theme. Then all is forgiven.

(Adorable "new" pfp by the way, frog.)

[Froggychum]

Thanks
I shamelessly stole it from atom

How've you been, BTW ?

[shruvvu]

I love desktop PCs
I wish I could carry them to my college
each wire, each accessory.

[atomtengeralattjaro]

just needs one of those rolling carts I guess

[Naddarobo]

dude one of my classes has one of those in their backroom and I was allowed to be back there, so I just put my laptop on there and I'm like 30% more effective when I'm using it

[Froggychum]

You guys are overlooking the simplest solution:

Just carry the desktop PC. It's not that heavy. SMH my head. Kids these days are too soft. I will make these kids hard.

[shruvvu]

this generation is doomed
giving excuses is just procrastinating
they won't carry a desktop with them but they'll carry that laptop which melts their thighs

[Naddarobo]

Kids these days are too soft. I will make these kids hard.

I- wha- WE'RE JUST GONNA WALK PAST THAT?
adults these days

[Froggychum]

I- wha- WE'RE JUST GONNA WALK PAST THAT?

You ever heard of Brion Bishop (close friend of the genius multimillionaire entrapranure Royce du Pont)?
He's my role model!

[Greyson]

Thanks
I shamelessly stole it from atom

How've you been, BTW ?

We all steal from atoms, it's fine

I've generally been.. uh. Alright? Work and my house keep me busy as ever, rising world tensions keep my on my toes due to my job, and inflation is certainly reducing my ability to afford stuff.

But I'm content.
Which is good.


You can technically turn a desktop computer into a mobile platform. Attach some mounting hooks for one or two straps, two to four velcro straps to secure your cables, and maybe use some free space in that casing to attach a battery or suitable powerbank to power everything.
Let's refrain from mounting the monitor to the case with 2 to 3 hinges, because then it's just a really bulky and cumbersome laptop haha

[Froggychum]

I'm glad your doing alright!

Wise people generally say attitude is the key to happiness. I'm inclined to believe them.

I've been working on my attitude for a while. I'm definitely happier on average than I was a few years ago, but I'm still not sure if I'm content.
I don't envy you though, since I can surely have that too. I just need to keep trying until I get there. Though, my pessimistic self tells me I'll die still miserable - no good comes from listening to that.

Now that I'm 21 I've started paying a bit more attention to world news. It's scary stuff out there.
The main thing that is so bizarre for me to think about is how most people in the world have a far inferior quality of life to my own. It makes me feel a bit more grateful for what I have (I still have many complaints, of course), but also makes me see just how unfair the world is to so many of us.

Speaking of affordability - this is insane. Prices for groceries have basically doubled in my lifetime. Every week when we buy food, I seriously try to understand what people below the poverty line eat? Do they eat? I don't know, the math doesn't add up. My mum tells me even in Canada people suffer malnutrition and go hungry - and it's hard for me to wrap my head around, I guess.