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    Computer Issues

    primarily because Win7 is no longer supported. it was good for its time, like XP, but win10 is quite a bit better. Not that I think this would matter per se, but you can use win10s disk clean up prior to a clean install (be sure to select Clean up system files after it loads), check all boxes...
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    Computer Issues

    I would backup any needed docs and just do a clean install of Win10 (fresh start isn't exactly that as it keeps personalized settings and I wouldnt go back to win7). Update all drivers provided by your manufacturer (including BIOS). Windows update would be next, but if you're doing a clean...
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    Marriage and the Power of Divorce

    Stop hiding from your wife. Talk to her, apologize, and do the chores. You'll feel better, she'll feel better, and you can move on with your lives. Your de-escalation of arguments and prioritizing needs some work. Seriously, take a step back here, and understand you've chosen to play a video...
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    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    Top of the knee can be the pcl, which can be caused by overuse. Maybe try icing afterwards and reducing load for a few weeks, see how it feels then. I'll usually get something similar if I up my running too quickly after too much down time. Why do you need\want to squat 3x a week? Heavy load...
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    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    No on foam rolling causing joint pain. I would say you should be foam rolling prior to stretching though. Where in the knee is the pain? You taking any supplements for joint health?
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    Computer Issues

    Goes without saying, the user needs to save and close any work they have open before performing any of the following. I'd also recommend a reboot. I'd start where you're starting..all non-work software shit gets removed. Then I install ccleaner and do a once over with that..clear temp files...
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    One medical group

    I use it here in NYC. Overwhelmingly positive from me. I've gone through a few different drs there as well. All have been pretty good. Plus having the flexibility to visit any of the locations if i need to is awesome.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    You've dropped 50lbs by doing one thing; Eating at a caloric deficit. 50lbs in 9 months is good work though. You're probably feeling a hell of a lot more energetic. What's your end game?
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    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    Foam rolling/stretching should be done either before or after every work out session. This really shouldnt be anything new to you if you've been lifting for any length of time. It becomes even more critical as you get older. Its tedious and sucks, but its about injury prevention and/or...
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    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    I have 0 experience with hernias, but off the top of my I head, I wouldn't lift at all with a hernia. After surgery, go to physical therapy and work with them and do the exercises provided. At minimum, I'd say you should be completely avoiding any muscles near/around the herniation until then...
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda - Autism reaches outer space

    Yup on the games. I have an Xbox360 and a high end PC. Pretty much open to any genre.
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda - Autism reaches outer space

    I agree on the lack of qualified voice actors and so far there are two that stick out as being overly terrible (Director Tann/Addison), but I'm going to go ahead and maintain that the dialogue was still shit in the OT, but the talent made it work. Kind of like the original SW trilogy vs the new...
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda - Autism reaches outer space

    Finally got back around to playing this a bit more. I really don't understand the hate this game received initially, BUT, maybe i wasn't far enough in with my previous play through. In this new play through, thus far, it's been fun/engaging. Maybe it was a different experience at launch since...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    It was waste/water weight. You didn't create that kind of deficit in a week. Fairly normal to see that kind of drop in the first week, as mentioned. Use the calculators here (Simple Science Fitness) to get a rough estimate of your daily intake, subtract from that for healthy weight loss...
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    Desktop Computers

    Which fans are you using?
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Resistance bands don't really replace weights, more of a supplement. I use them more for rehabbing/stretching. They do strengthen, but not on the same scale as lifting weights. More for strengthening weaker support muscles. I suppose you could get away with using them up to a certain point...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Did the physio have any ideas about the issue? Did the physio/stretching/chiro help? If not, sounds like you need to circle back to your GP and tell them shits still not right and to push for an MRI or a specialist. Been through similar situations and its a pain in the ass having to get any kind...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Did you go to a dr? Thats a long time to be injured and have no clue what the problem is.
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda - Autism reaches outer space

    I don't think I'll be able to express exactly what it is that I like about the series, but I'll say this; I'm aware of the SJW stuff and bad writing, i just dont really care (read some of the ME companion novels, they're shit). It doesn't ruin the game for me. I just roll my eyes and carry on. I...
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    Mass Effect: Andromeda - Autism reaches outer space

    Agreed with this. Loving the game as a whole thus far but the menus/technical issues are a downside. I don't see them doing too much to remedy the menu issues, but hopefully the technical problems can get sorted over the life time of the game. I'm not using a controller (using k/m) so maybe its...
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    Health Problems

    Whats the recovery time supposed to be? Has to be more then 1/2 a week right? What kind of shape were you in prior? Active/inactive? Are you going to be going to physical therapy?
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    Computer Issues

    Had an odd issue occur the other night. I decided I wanted to try out SLI with my current 970GTX, so I bought an identical one (used - via amazon re-seller) and threw it in my PC. Booted fine, found and installed the card, and I confirmed both cards were working in SLI mode. Then I began...
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    Computer Issues

    Ya, I did. So far so good.
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    Computer Issues

    Same issue, browser/video card(and current version for everything). I believe its flash related(current version of ppapi flash), but havent really been bothered to troubleshoot too much. I just close/reopen. Usually happens when I have a youtube video playing in one window and open the animated...
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    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    ON doesn't use much sugar (2ish g per scoop). Can try one of the smaller sizes of that to see what it does for you. Maybe GNC or a similar store have single serve packets they dont mind giving away. I would think flavorless would be gross though.
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    Forza Horizon 3

    Same here. Game was set to high by default and I didn't mess with the settings. Was kind of CPU intensive initially, where my GPU wasn't really doing much, but after the first intro races, the GPU started getting taxed as you'd expect. APEX always seemed to hammer my CPU pretty hard (6700k)...
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    Forza Horizon 3

    Don't buy it then. This is how turn10 has always done dlc. Nothing new here. But if you're that unhappy with it, don't support it. Personally, I either wait until they package it all, or just don't bother at all with it. I've been playing around with APEX a bit and it runs well on my PC, so...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    6'2 and 165lbs? You a stick. Eat and lift, fill out...jesus. I'd recommend lifting and eating to fill out. 6'2 and 165lbs is...emaciated to me. Eat/lift and put some good mass on. You probably had a very high bf% at 215+, so good job losing the fat, now put some muscle on your frame.
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    Desktop Computers

    Return it. 4500$ to have to deal with those types of issues is nonsense. I did look at origins cases prior to my build. Some really customizable cases, but decided to go with a CM case instead.
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    Computer Issues

    If its not coming up as a slave drive, or isnt accessible in any which way, sounds dead to me. Who's the manufacturer? Might be worth it to check the warranty info for it to see if they'll replace it for free.
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    Desktop Computers

    I installed the same exact setup on my vid card tonight. I had the h90 from a previous build sitting idle, so I used it with the g10. Went together fine. I don't really like the way the bracket looks, but my card is sitting in the low 20s and i dont have to look at the bracket anyhow. Will...
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    Desktop Computers

    Anyone have a recommendation for a case fan hub? I was looking at something like corsairs commander mini, but i dont want/need anything that expensive/complicated. Just want one central place to plug my fans into to help with cable management.
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    The underwear thread.

    This. Adidas or under armor. Both very good.
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    Computer Issues

    When you have the card plugged in, and turn the pc on, you get absolutly nothing? no mobo splash screen or POST screen? Does it seem like it goes through the normal post process? If you disconnect display cables from the video card and plug them into the onboard, you get no display as well? Do...
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    Health Problems

    Tell your drs that if you havent already. I dont see the point of a stress test if it doesn't get you to the point of actual stress. Would be interesting to see how your body reacts after the symptoms subside and you try getting your heart rate back up. Could be another data point, but could...
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    Health Problems

    Sounds fun...What do you do after the 10-15min when the symptoms subside? Do you try getting your heart rate back up or call it a day? If you try getting your heart rate back up, do the symptoms return immediately? Initially I would have said heart issues based on what you described..130-135bpm...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Do stiff winds knock you over? I'm 6'1 and around 200-205lbs, probably in the 13-15%bf range, and can see my top 4 abs when flexed (rip bottom 2, id rather have my beer/pizza). At my lowest weight, I got down to 178 and around 11% bf and felt/looked emaciated, had no definition, certainly no...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    If you're in the 7-10% range for bf..and think you need to lose even more bf..that seems strange to me. What exactly is your goal and why? What are your current measurements again (height/weight)?
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    Weight Loss Thread

    So do it. Doubtful that the timing of when you lift has a significant impact on anything. I see plenty of jacked regulars at night when I lift. If you're worried about being exhausted at work, lift at night. Either way, if you wanted to work on it, you could (hello weekend?). You didnt...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Add weights? What else do you do for core?