#Powerbank for Laptop

[gadgetsproworld]

Why Watt-Hours (Wh) Are Important When Buying A Power Bank

By Pankaj Mirchandani – Watt-hours, often abbreviated as Wh, are a measure of energy capacity in a power bank. They indicate how much energy a power bank can store and subsequently deliver to charge devices such as smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. The higher the watt-hours, the more energy the power bank can store and the more charges it can provide to your devices.

Significance of Watt-Hours in a Power Bank

When choosing a power bank, it’s essential to consider the watt-hours it offers. A high-capacity power bank with a large watt-hour rating will be able to charge your device multiple times before needing to be recharged. This is especially important for those who travel frequently or spend a lot of time away from a power outlet. A high-watt-hour power bank can be a lifesaver for those who rely on their devices for work or entertainment.

One example of a high-capacity power bank is a 100W powerbank, which typically offers a higher watt-hour rating than a regular power bank. These power banks are designed to provide enough power to charge laptops and other large devices, making them perfect for business travelers or students who need to work on the go. Laptop power banks usually have a capacity of 60-100 watt-hours, which is enough to charge a laptop several times before needing to be recharged. Check out the 94.7Wh & 88.8Wh Juice-Up Powerbanks from UltraProlink.

Another important factor to consider when choosing a power bank is the device’s battery capacity, measured in milliampere-hours (mAh). The device’s battery capacity represents the amount of energy it can store, and it’s important to match it with the capacity of the power bank. For example, if you have a smartphone with a 3,000 mAh battery, you will want to choose a power bank with at least 3,000 mAh capacity to ensure that you can fully charge the device.

When looking for a power bank, you may also come across the term “output.” The output, measured in amperes (A), represents the rate at which the power bank can deliver power to the device. Higher output means the power bank can charge the device faster. However, you should also make sure that your device can accept the output of the power bank, as some devices may not be compatible with high-output charging.

In conclusion, watt-hours are a crucial measure of energy capacity in a power bank. The higher the watt-hours, the more energy the power bank can store and the more charges it can provide to your devices. When choosing a power bank, it’s essential to consider the watt-hours it offers, and match it with the device’s battery capacity in mAh. Laptop power banks offer high watt-hours and are perfect for business travelers or students who need to work on the go. Additionally, consider the output of the power bank, which is measured in amperes, and make sure that your device is compatible with the output.

Original Source: Why Watt-Hours (Wh) Are Important When Buying A Power Bank

[icruzedigital]

iCruze| Bold TWS Wireless Ear buds with 20 Hours Playing Time | 100 Hours Standby | 13mm Dual Drivers (Black)

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[rebel-ezra]

i brought my WATERPROOF backpack with me yesterday and at the end of the day the rain was Really Bad and as a result everything in the bag (laptop charger i forgot to take out, phone charger, powerbank, book) is now MOIST i hate it here

[crookedkryptonitebeliever]

Best and Worst of Both Worlds (part 26)

Tw: non con kiss from our resident creep Monty, shoet chapter again

VOTE ON THE POLLS BELOW PLS FIRST 20 PPL ONLY COUNTED

part 27

"(name), as much as I love to hear your thoughts on the fabric Spandex, it's time for you to attend your lecture." He interrupted your rant about certain types of pants.

He's right, you should go. 20 minutes went by quick and you had forgotten what you told Yves. How did this conversation start? You have no idea.

But the conversation was getting so much fun! You don't want to go to class, you'd rather talk to Yves.

Yves covered his mouth with his hand as he chuckled, that was what he needed to hear after days of neglect from you. Education be damned, he is feeding his yearning for you first. He can always revise with you when he comes back.

"You are adorable, (name). Very well then, stay on the line with me."

You yap ahead, walking away from the entrance of your lecture, dodging the other students that are flowing in.

__

You find a secluded space where you can sit and finally conduct a video call with Yves after three days.

He's watching you with such admiration as you spew out nonsense from your mouth. It was a bit difficult at first because it felt like Yves was looking straight into your eyes through the screen. You don't know how he could maintain such great eye-contact with the camera lens without ever looking at himself in the call.

Yves is watching you while propping his head on a gloved hand. It seems like he's in a private balcony of sorts while he has earbuds on.

He is more ethereal than you remembered, especially now that he's wearing winter fashion, a heavy coat draped around his shoulders to combat the cold. There was wind blowing softly at his ever so healthy hair, but none of the strands stuck to his face.

You noticed that his makeup style is a bit different than what you're used to. It's a tad bit heavier and paler, but alluring and subtle nonetheless. Perhaps the weather influences how he looks.

He must have great reception there as the video feed you received from him is immaculate, it's clear and crisp. Almost as if you're watching a romantic film in the cinema, or a video captured with the intent of winning an award, something about the lighting, angle and the colours made him exceptionally beautiful and almost dream-like.

You? You looked like shit. A wad of jittering pixels that was recorded from an unflattering angle. Your call was running on the cheapest option of your data plans and your phone can be considered a relic of time. Of course it's not going to be the best quality, Yves made a note to give you an upgrade when he comes back home. Multiple upgrades, even.

You paid no mind to the fact that he occasionally scribbled something in his notebook, too engrossed in your own chattiness to notice.

Yves's eyes flitted to his laptop off screen. The corners of his lips temporarily twitched downwards.

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly through his nose.

"(name)."

You stopped. Asking what's up.

He pointed his finger upwards to a corner. You have no idea what he is pointing at off camera, but you instinctively let your eyes wander to the direction of his finger.

The icon showing your battery levels is highlighted red. You're on your last few percentages. That was strange, how did he know where to point? How did he know that your phone is going to die?

"Did you bring your powerbank?" He asked, pouting because he knew you didn't. Yves has no choice but to end the call with you soon.

As he predicted, you didn't. Not even a charger where you could plug in an outlet somewhere.

"Then, goodbye, my dear. I'll speak to you later." He didn't look too happy having to let you go for now. But Yves wants to make sure you have a means of contacting help during emergencies.

He ended the call immediately. Yves then went on to dial Mr. Jones's number.

Meanwhile, you picked your phone up and placed it back onto the table, flicking your hand due to the heat it produced. You can't put that in your pocket now.

Question marks started popping up, you never told him that your phone is dying. Maybe your facial expressions gave it away? But it's still unbelievable how he could guess it. You did confirm it when he asked you if you brought anything that can charge your phone.

You started reflecting upon earlier events. You couldn't figure out how Yves knew Evangeline turned your speakerphone on. Was there a change in audio quality that told him everything he needed to know? If so, Yves is the most observant person you've ever met in your life.

Or maybe you're just that predictable. You don't know whether to take offense to that or not.

Regardless, your train of thought was interrupted by a pinch on the ear. You let out a surprised yell, your attacker pulling on your delicate flesh painfully.

"Joe Mama, huh? Anita Bath, huh? Ha, ha. Very funny, sweetheart." You whined and sobbed as he continued twisting your ear, you tried clawing his strong, callous hand off you.

Montgomery didn't budge while you wriggled under his punishment. He has a pinch power only an older sibling could yield, it's impossible to break free without tearing your ear off your head.

"You lil' prick, you're lucky that you're so cute. I'm lettin' your shenanigans slide for now." He lets you go and you cradle your reddened ear. Montgomery lets out a laugh as you recover from his assault.

"Hi, baby." He kissed your temple while you were distracted. You let out a shout of disgust before wiping your skin.

"Thanks for the number anyways, darlin'. I appreciate it." Montgomery sat next to you, setting down a large pizza box.

You asked him how he knew that was your number.

"I told you I'm gonna find out, didn't I?" He gave you a smug smirk.

You asked if Evangeline told him. He rolled his eyes and groaned at the mention of her name.

"Ugh, that stuck up brat? Lord no, I ain't need her help. And, I can't stand bein' around her, I dunno how you do it though." He began opening the box, revealing hot, delicious pepperoni pizza slices. Steam was emanating from the pie and its aroma made your mouth water.

He smiled seeing that his food choice today elicits a more positive response than yesterday. Probably because you haven't eaten since, the chicken and waffles were untouched on the table.

He took a peek into the greasy paper bag. Montgomery sighed upon seeing that you didn't eat your breakfast.

"Listen, (name). I know you're workin' hard for ya' future. But you still gotta eat! What the hell are ya' gonna do when ya' faint in class?"

You stayed silent as he chided you.

"If they faint, I'll be there to help them." You and Montgomery lifted heads to see a third person butting into the conversation.

"Not you again." Montgomery grumbled upon seeing Evangeline's cheery face. She gave her signature jazz hand and toothy smile.

You feel uncomfortable. Fearing that this is going to be an awkward dynamic between the girl who your boyfriend just dragged through the phone, and your creepy delusional stalker.

However, this is the closest you could get to an actual friend group in university. Pathetic, isn't it?

You avoided her eyes. But all she did was sit opposite of you.

"Oh, don't worry about this morning, (name). Sir Yves is known to be a grouch, after all." She held your hand and squeezed it. "I'm sure he said all that in the heat of the moment, he's going to get over it soon."

The mention of Yves was enough ruffle Montgomery's feathers.

"That fuckin' asshole. I fuckin' hate him, is he still botherin' you sweetheart?" He looked at you.

You don't know how to answer.

"Hey, it isn't very nice to call their boyfriend that." Scolded Evangeline.

"I'm their boyfriend! Not that... freak!" He hissed.

"Whatever you say, Monty."

"Don't fuckin' call me that, shut up!" Montgomery retaliated while Evangeline giggled.

He huffed as he sat back down and seethed in silence. But you think Montgomery doesn't see Evangeline as a threat, more like an annoying housefly hovering around him.

"Ooh, pepperoni! Yummy." She propped her head up with both hands, staring into the pizza box.

"Yeah. And you can't have any-" Montgomery paused, watching you from the corner of his eyes. You stared back, not showing any emotion in particular, but Montgomery read it as judgement.

Soon after, he relented. "One. One slice. Then fuck off, leave me and (name) alone."

She squealed excitedly and clapped her hands. "I will take the slice, but I will not, fuck off." Evangeline gave both of you a cocky grin. Montgomery widened his eyes and let his jaw drop in anger.

"Why you--!"

You decided to stand up and walk away from both of them. That was sufficient to shut them up.

"Hey! Where are ya' goin', sweetheart?"

Montgomery yelled out from across the hall, but you ignored him and scurried out.

You picked up the pace when you heard them packing up too, pulling your phone out, you tried dialing Yves.

But before you could press "call", your phone died.

You cussed under your breath and let your legs propel you forward.

"(name), wait up!" Evangeline called from behind, you heard the heels of her flats striking the ground.

You only had a second to react when a tall shadow engulfed you. A strong hand on your right shoulder and a softer, gentler one on your left stopped you in your tracks.

"Where ya' headin'?" Montgomery asked you.

You gulped, alternating your gaze from Evangeline's blue optics to Montgomery's deep brown ones.

You could head to the library to use their public chargers to power up your phone. But that would mean you're stuck with Evangeline and Montgomery. There is a designated place for students to eat and chat, they're most likely going to drag you there.

Or, you could head to the picnic benches near the general parking lot. There are power outlets with cables suitable for your phone there as well, powered by solar panels. The campus security patrols around the area regularly, you could just make a scene if anything goes south.

However, it's going to be hot. Boiling, even. Because it's outdoors and you think that the tables under the shade are already taken.

You asked them for the time, Montgomery beat Evangeline to it because he has a watch on his wrist.

"It's 12:18, why?" He asked. Usually Montgomery has an hour and a half of break.

You asked Evangeline if she has any class after this. She shook her head.

"Nope, I'm all done for today."

The classes in the afternoon are all lectures. No attendance is being taken, you could call Mr. Jones to save you. But that means there will be a chance Evangeline will hop on and tell her father what happened between her and Yves. You're not sure if you can handle the awkwardness.

But before you can even call Mr. Jones in the first place, you have to revive your phone first.

Using all the information you have, you made your decision.

[bimb0fy]

If you're willing to take freddy requests could you do some headcannons/blurbs on what its like to travel with him? Like plane, subway, car rides etc. Also preferably from the first movie if thats alright :)

TRAVELING WITH FREDDY!

REQUESTED BY: ANON

Pairings: FREDDY FREEMAN X READER

(PROBABLY GONNA WRITE DOWN SOME OF THESE AS DRABBLES AS WELL BCS WHY NOT.)

PLANES

bros terrified of planes, and i mean terrified, like would rather kill himself then ride a plane.

He read a blog about the dangers of planes and has been terrified of them ever since.

He read it when he was 8.

You once had a Europe trip and the destination was at France, so obviously you were excited to go to France with Freddy. He was so anxious and nervous my god.

He kept shaking and hyperventilating. You had to hug and comfort him just so he would get on the plane, and the whole ride, oh my god, he was sooooo anxious.

"Hey! Excuse me miss! But we're are the nearest exits?" "Hey! Excuse me sir! But if the plane crashes, are there enough parachutes for everyone here?"

"Babe, the seatbelt won't close." "Babe, it isn't tight enough!"

"AH!" "It's just some turbulence Fredbear." "OH MY GOD WE'RE GONNA DIE!"

After a while he just passes out. It's literally impossible to wake him up, and he was so nervous so he's deep asleep. He's so cute tho. He's snoring and mumbling he whole time.

After a while, he wakes up, only to find you reading a book, or drawing or watching a movie on the built in Tv. He then starts to panic again then stops when you hold his hand. You had one of these headphone adapters and decided to watch a comedy movie to pass the time.

Once the plane lands, he does not, i repeat, does not leave your side as an apology, since your first stop is Paris, he takes you to the Effiel Tower, and you have a picnic under the stars. He also managed to convince his roommate to sleepover at someone else's room for the night. (for cuddles and movies obvi, bros 15 what were u expecting 🤨)

SUBWAYS

bros a huge germaphobe, he never takes the subway since its too dirty and digusting.

Once you took the subway since you had missed the bus to the mall, and you wanted to go on a shopping spree with him. He refused to sit, or let you sit, on the subway benches as you wait for the subway. You started complaining so he literally CLEANED the bench THEN placed his jacket on their so you would sit on the 'bench of grossness.'

Once the subway appeared, he hated it. So many people in a little space, and he was pretty sure he say a drunk man hurl over the seat he was in. He stood up, but refused the hold the pole and handles, but got too scared and just held it with his sleave.

"Yeah, I'm gonna sit down." "YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO SOCIETY!" "MY LEGS HURT!" "I won't let you sit on the bringer of sicknesses, I shall sacrifice my Jacket once more." "I RIDE THE SUBWAY HOME EVERYDAY?!" "YOU MONSTER! HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO YOURSELF?!"

ROAD TRIP (CAR OR BUS)

Bro surprisingly LOVES roadtrips. He brings a bag full of Comics, has his laptop, phone and tablet fully charged, with a powerbank and so many snacks, 2 bags full. He has all his favorite, and your favorite movies downloaded, he also has movies hes been wanting to watch and movies you've been wanting to watch. He watches horror movies and superhero movies the whole time, all of it.

If you ever get bored or want to sleep, he volunteers to be your pillow, matress or blanket. He. Does. Not. Care. What you want, you get.

Will literally yell at anyone who wakes you up if your asleep, or bothers you. He. Does. Not. Care. He could be yelling at his own mother. He simply doesn't give a damn.

If you just wanted to talk or listen to music while reading, he was okay with it, in fact, bro would take one of your headphones and read along with you. Like i said. He. Does. Not. Care.

SHIP

BRO DOES NOT LIKE THE OCEAN. AT ALL.

"Hey babe? Do you think a shark can jump up this high and bite my head off?" "Y/N NO! WE DO NOT GO BESIDE THE LEDGES LOVE!"

He can not sleep at all. He gets to sea sick and throws up 24/7.

HE HATES SEAFOOD ASWELL. He complains about the food everytime you go to eat something.

"Hey babe? Do you think we're gonna be the Jack and rose of this ship. I'd glady take rose because i'm not swimming in freezing water to get frostbite, like if it happens I do not care, I'm not drowning, you are."

(He's lying he would gladly sacrifice himself without thought just for you)

[gadgetsproworld]

Things To Consider When Buying A Powerbank For Your Laptop

By Pankaj Mirchandani – When it comes to buying a power bank for your laptop, there are a few important things to consider. First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure that the power bank you choose is compatible with your laptop. This means checking the wattage and voltage of your laptop, and finding a power bank that can provide the appropriate amount of power to charge it.

Top 5 Things to Think About Before Buying a Laptop Power Bank

One of the Most Important Things to Look For Is Its Power Output A 100W power bank will actually want to charge your PC more rapidly than a 60W power bank, however it will likewise be bigger and heavier. A 60W power bank might be a better option if you want something that’s easier to carry around. A 100W power bank, on the other hand, might be a better choice if you want something that can charge your laptop faster and is less concerned about portability.

Something else to consider while purchasing a power bank for your PC is the kind of charging innovation it utilizes. A newer type of power bank known as a Power Delivery (PD) model makes it possible to charge USB-C devices more quickly. You should look for a power bank that supports PD charging because if your laptop has a USB-C port, it probably can use it. Power banks from some brands, like the UltraProlink Juice-UP 120 UM1106, are compatible with older laptops that use DC ports. In such cases generally affirm in the event that the DC connector is given also.

The power bank’s capacity should also be taken into account. A power bank’s capacity, which is expressed in milliampere-hours (mAh), tells you how long it will last before needing to be refilled. The power bank will last longer before needing to be refilled the more capacity it has. This will be useful on the off chance that you are wanting to take your power bank on a long excursion or on the other hand in the event that you don’t approach an electrical plug for a drawn out timeframe.

The number of USB ports on the power bank should also be taken into consideration. Assuming you have numerous gadgets that should be charged, for example, your telephone and tablet, you’ll need a power keep money with various USB ports so you can charge them all simultaneously.

Last but not least, the power bank and your device’s safety should be taken into consideration. Search for power banks from trustworthy brands who have wellbeing affirmations like BIS according to Indian Guidelines.

In conclusion, the power output, charging technology, capacity, brand, and number of USB ports should all be taken into consideration when purchasing a laptop power banks. A 100W power save money with PD innovation and high limit will actually want to charge your PC rapidly, yet it very well might be less versatile. A more portable option might be a high-capacity 60W power bank with PD technology. In the end, your particular requirements and preferences will guide your decision.

Original Source: Things To Consider When Buying A Powerbank For Your Laptop

[simplestudentplanning]

What I Bring In My Backpack

Laptop — main note-taking tool

iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) — to annotate docs

File Folder (with loose-leaf paper)

Stationery — 2 pencils, 3-in-1 coloured pen (black, red, blue), 2 highlighters

Chargers (laptop, iPad, iPhone)

Headphones (main way to listen to music)

Bluetooth Earbuds (if my headphones die)

Powerbank for iPhone

Small bag (to store charger wires, wired earbuds, portable charger, stationery)

Pads/Tampons

Band-Aids

Hand Sanitizer

Hand Lotion

Chapstick

Advil/Tylenol

[fair-night-starry-tears]

Name: Ray Leech

Relatives: Floyd and Jade Leech (cousins)

Age: 17

Species: moray eels but more on the greener color

Height: 6’1

Likes: technology and vibing under the furniture

Dislikes: undisclosed

Favorite people: his cousins, Azul, Idia, Ortho, Vil, and Yuu.

Dislikes people: Rook (Ray: this man scares me.)

Unique Magic: Shock to the touch- he can shock people and put them into a paralyzed state for a few hours of interrogation. Then undo it.

Habits: being a giant powerbank/electric charge for everyone technology

Favorite food: Shrimps

Dislike food: edible flowers (no flavor to him)

Extra:

- he favors Yuu out of random, no joke

- he been attending classes off campus via waterproof laptop with a surprisingly good wifi spot in the water (magic logic) but attended after the first year around the winter semester

- he is like Floyd but throw Jade persona and you get Ray Leech

- he likes being under furniture and you know he’s there if you see this motherfucker grabbing people ankles

Funfact: me and Manga made this during eel videos and give him some extra details

Tagging: @adrianasunderworld @mangacupcake @writing-heiress @the-weirdos-mind

[danrishy-ava]

For some reason the four things I need to draw were placed in different places ALL

Laptop was on the table.

Tablet was on the windowsill in the candy vase

Stylus was in the pencil case

And the wire was on the bed, charging the powerbank

[hello-orange-sunshine]

i saw ur tags on my stickers post and i just wanted to say that most of the small stickers on my laptop now have clear tape over them to keep the from getting cuffed or peeling off + i know a lot of people who use packaging clear tape on their stickers to preserve them so like!!! use your beautiful stickers that you love so much!!! its so nice to see them everyday. i actually have a clear phone case so that i can put stickers directly on my phone and theyll be safe inside the clear case. anyway i hope this inspires u love and kisses ok !!!!

ohhh you're such a sweetie for messaging me! clear tape is a good idea! i think the ultimate protection for stickers would be incasing them with uv resin, which is very cool when resin artist do it, but i'm not one so tape it is. nail polish or mod podge are definitely too sticky for this. clear cases rock but I don't have one for my phone, maybe it's finally time I buy one. or I'll cover a powerbank with stickers, like those guys do nothing, I might as well stick a whole photo on it. also, I guess "sticker anxiety" is a common thing, I see people all the time buying two stickers, for one to be never used and kept safely. like wow we people just care so much for stickers. I wonder where it comes from. thank you once again for your message, I hope you'll have an awesome day~

[icruzedigital]

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[irradiate-space]

Tuesday Typings

I came back from the North American Science Fiction Convention with so many books. Notes on costume stuff, one giant costume todo list, and recent reads/watches as well.

Books acquired recently

The Archive Undying, Emma Mieko Candon, 2023, bought

This is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, 2020, bought — finished and enjoyed

The Sng of Achilles, Madeline Miller, 2012, bought

Translation State,, Ann Leckie, 2023, bought

Francis: The People's Pope, Ted Rall, allegedly autographed, 2018, bought

The Stars Like Dust, Isaac Asimov, 1996 paperback printing, gifted

The Courier, Gerald Brandt, 2016, free pile

Alliance Rising, C. J. Cherryh and Jane S. Fancher, 2019, free pile

Foundryside, Robert Jackson Bennett, 2019 Broadway promo printing, free pile

Mica, fille de Transyl, Michèle Laframboise, 2012, free pile — I do not read the French; this is going on a gift pile for a Francophone friend

To Climb a Flat Mountain, G. David Nordley, 2009?, bought after the author gave me an answer to a worldbuilding problem

Burning Days, Glenn Grant, 2011, free

This Virtual Night, C.S. Friedman, 2021, free

To Each This World, Julie Czerneda, 2022, free and signed

The Complete Smoke Trilogy, Tanya Huff, 2019, free

She Who Became The Sun, Shelley Parker-Chan, 2021, free

All of the free books are from Pemmi-Con; half are from DAW Publishers who were really, really generous.

Recent Reading and Watching

This is How You Lose the Time War surprised me with the identity of the Seeker; mid-book I thought there might be another operative tailing them, or a Purple child, or a third side to this war. That last prediction was quite close!

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee Episode: 0 wasn't particularly thrilling, but I value it because it fills out the characters of Full Frontal and Angelo Sauper, and how the Zeonist public sees things before the initiation of the Third Neo Zeon War, aka The Laplace Incident.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been good through season 7; I ned to track down season 8 to see if they later appearance of Ashoka in Star Wars Rebels makes any sense.

Legend of Galactic Heroes: I have finally finished this. RIP to a legend, but we all knew that the death flag for the last person to die was waved at the end of the third season. Rubinsky's end was also fitting: reflecting of how he was no longer part of the plot, he was also no longer part of politics. His last gasp felt irrelevant, and really was.

Pacific Rim: The Black is a 3dcg film that's reminiscent of RWBY and Dragon Prince in style, but with the same Ramin Djiwadi soundtrack, and some neat twists that really delve into the fridge horror of the setting. But this is a kids' show, so there's little blood, the decapitations happen out of frame, and the heads don't roll too far. Episode 7 has a nice "it's dangerous to go alone; take this" moment.

Computing

A 2.1A powerbank is not enough to stably power a Pi 1 B+ with a 4.0" square Hyperpixel Touch display and a wireless keyboard. Big Sad. Next question is if a PiSugar 3 battery controller will work with a Pi 1 B+ or if I should splurge $75 on a Pi 4 for this device.

I'd like to have a mobile compute terminal that's smaller than a 13" laptop, but still has USB ports. Scrollwheel and a button to toggle the OSK would also be nice.

Primary nonwork laptop's keyboard continues to degrade; It's becoming a desk item. Its degradation is the primary driver of the new palmtop development.

Actually, wait, I have a spare CM4 from a StereoPi 2 device. I could use that, with a compatible breakout board maybe. Or I could test the Hyperpixel screen on the Stereopi board directly. Then I'd have a 4" touchscreen mated to a … 5" wide board? Well, it'll at least let me test some things, like whether the CM4 works for this use case. Bonus dual cameras is a questionable bonus.

Crafting

KInda burnt out on crafting, tbh. Last two weeks were full of crunch before Pemmi-Con/NASFiC, which netted me a "Judge's Choice in Novice Class" award and "Best Use of Modern Tech" in the Masquerade competition.

Next up, over @glowingskull, I plan to post rundowns of the stuff I made, and maybe some shapefiles, but there's a lot of work left in this costume and I plan to redo large parts of the headgear.

Because, let's be honest, the post-con todo list for that costume is basically:

Better photographs?

Write up the project

Print off a holder for these parts, because I'm retiring them to mount on the wall

Redesign snout, again, to remove grilles and double-thicken all the parts

Resculpt temples and ears of skull

Put a visor in the eye holes

Eye-lights in visor?

Enclose head: back of skull, ventilation, neck sock

Redo the flame staff's camera monopod mount attachment point for durability (may require welding?)

Sculpt a model for the chestpiece, so it's plastic instead of foam

Sculpt a model for arm bracers

And then on top of that I also want to:

Document the Servicer outfit

Sew on a Masonic patch for the Servicer outfit

Build some DIY NVGs for use in costume projects like this one

Write up the Baba Yaga's Hut costume which won Best In Show

I think my next costume goal, after the revised Turaga Vakama, will be an Earth Federation Space Forces officer uniform, so I can give the planned "WTF is Zeon" lectures in character.

The next head goal will be a Deinonychus head with articulated jaw, which requires advancements in augmented reality. Need to get the StereoPi working, or ditch/sell it and switch to paired NVG monocles.

Music

I think it's time for Pacific Rim soundtracks. Pacific Rim: The Black sounds somewhere between the Pacific Rim movies' soundtracks and the tense violin work from the 2009 Sherlock Holmes movie with RDJ and Jude Law, soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. Not particularly Australian, unfortunately.

Lego Stuff

Gotta merge the two submarine kits, and build the Emperor's Throne Room that I won at pinball at Pemmi-Con.

[manasseh]

package arrived, I'm gonna finish the stitching part today in between end of the month errands :)

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gonna liveblog it too teehee

> unpacked my bags, collected my various things (uni books, robotics stuff, sketchbooks, laptops, clothes, skincare, 등등등) from around the house, moved everything to my actual desk desk so its one giant pile covering every inch of the desk surface now lmao

> powerbanks charging

> quick walk

[thefloatingstone]

I must admit I sometimes think about how we could get you a portable generator or at least an additional powerbank. Oh, what kind of laptop do you have?

XD that's kind of you. Sadly generators aren't allowed where my house is as it would disturb the neighbours, golfers, and wildlife. (also it eats Diesel fuel which bothers me).

I have an ASUS laptop for work from 2021 which is pretty lightweight and I have a gaming laptop a friend gifted to me which is a good few years old but has a new Hard drive and battery. It's keyboard and trackpad just aren't the best.

I have a smaller 2017 ASUS gaming laptop which isn't as beefy as the one my friend gifted me but I need to get its HDD drive replaced with an SSD and get it an overall repair and clean. But I don't want to spend that cash right now on a luxury item.