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  1. The Mad Atheist

    Use laptop's WiFi as a repeater for other devices. IDK?

    I work in a park and I connect my laptop to the library's WIFi across the street via an external WiFi dongle to get the best connection from it. I want to then use my laptop's internal WiFi to share the connection to my other devices. Is that what it is called, WiFi repeating?
  2. The Mad Atheist

    Might be in the market for a new laptop, why aren't there better finder sites?.....

    Current laptop might not be fixable if the video issue's on the MOBO side, I have yet to see if it's that or a panel problem. Looking at a couple of laptop finder sites, Newegg and some other, found them to be a bit lacking of the features you want. Looking to see if I can get at least a...
  3. The Mad Atheist

    HELP - MSI GL65 Leopard laptop display acting up.....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi3NuTZ1yUc Started last night just before I was about to go to bed, rebooted and was doing the same thing during boot, including the MSI boot logo. Cold booted tonight after work, no issues for about half a hour then started again. Connected laptop to a portable...
  4. The Mad Atheist

    Oh Samsung, you had one chance to redeem yourself......Tech cuts guy's TV to void warranty and Reddit removes video from the post.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyWlACuhqNg Seriously, we're in the prime of the interweb days, where the average Joe can have hidden cameras to film others. Dear Samsung and other corporations, do you believe you can scrub it off line!?
  5. The Mad Atheist

    How to disable Swipe Power Button to drag down notification bar?

    I have a Moto G100 and been annoyed with it because the notification bar would scroll down a lot when I hadn't swipe down. Well just this week I just noticed it's due to the power button being swiped down whenever I hold the phone. Been trying to find how to disable that, including just...
  6. The Mad Atheist

    Request to subdivide this section to different systems or maybe a name change? Gaming Decks?

    Maybe have a subsection for the Steam Deck, Legion Go, The Claw, ect ect?
  7. The Mad Atheist

    32GB RAM mod for the Lenovo Legion Go

    Nice, I'll be doing this shortly once I get mine. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ZztWNSYpc
  8. The Mad Atheist

    Is Ultimate Boot CD still the best, or is there a better USB tool?

    Doing a laptop reinstall and looking for a USB boot tool also with a disk partition manager like MiniTool's Partition Warzard. Was wondering if Ultimate Boot CD is still good?
  9. The Mad Atheist

    Someone talk me out of getting 64 gigs of memory......

    https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-64gb-260-pin-ddr4-so-dimm/p/N82E16820374025?Item=N82E16820374025&Source=socialshare&cm_mmc=snc-social-_-sr-_-20-374-025-_-10112023 I was planning on getting 32 GB version of this kit at 60 USD for my laptop upgrade but I saw 64 GB at 105 USD. Laptop is a MSI gl65...
  10. The Mad Atheist

    What's your cell plan, just seeing what's out there.

    Currently using Mint Unlimited 40GB w/ 10GB of hotspot data for 30 month. Fairly happy, thinking to going to their 60/20GB plan for an extra 10 a month once the year's up. Edit: Data is crap after you hit the plan's cap. I also have a free TextNow SIM that's only unlimited text and talk, but...
  11. The Mad Atheist

    Looking for a new 4TB NVME for my game drive and a 2.5in 4TB SATA for bulk storage in my laptop.

    I have a MSI GL65 Leopard that now supports 2 PCIe 3 NVMEs. Looking at this one for my dedicated game drive and figure it'll be find once I dump the 2TB of games of it. Future games will be dumped to it via the interwebs. The PCIe 4 drive should be fine if I decide to transfer to new laptop...
  12. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone know of a MP3 tag editor for Android that is comparable to AIMP?

    I been using AIMP on Windows for years and it works great for me, but the Android version only has audio playback and the creator has no plans to include that feature for the app. I want to edit my MP3 collection tags via Android also.
  13. The Mad Atheist

    Holy Snap Batman, where can I get this or something like it!?!?!? Touchscreen Android based calculator with buttons.....

    Just saw Taki's video about this and thought it'll be great to mod or configure into a shortcut/control deck for GIMP and other Window programs. $20 doesn't seem bad, could care less about emulation since I have other platforms to do that on. ---------------------- Found more info...
  14. The Mad Atheist

    Shadow Warrior Trilogy bundle, $21.78 Steam

    Just noticed this checking my wishlist, not sure when it'll end. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/24682/Shadow_Warrior_Trilogy/ For some reason it says 4 games in the search box, might include the original?
  15. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone ordered from this UK business?

    This place has the phone I'm looking for but I'm not sure how legit they are. https://www.kickmobiles.com/
  16. The Mad Atheist

    Moto G100, what is the difference between the XT2125 and XT2125-4?

    I'm turning up with little results. Most of the search results shows XT2125-4. https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g100-10791.php Shows there's both but no info on what's the difference.
  17. The Mad Atheist

    How to open the DLite1800 from TOWiLD.

    For people that have the skills to spot weld and replace lithium cells....... Bought a DLite1800 for cycling, but wasn't a fan of non replaceable batteries, so I decided to see how to open this puppy up since TOWiLD said the battery wasn't replaceable. 1. Pull out front lens. Lens has a top and...
  18. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone build general battery packs?

    Planning on getting this, https://motohorn.com/liquidation-sale/ , for my bicycle and will need a pack that'll supply 12v 20amps in a water bottle sized package that'll fit in a water bottle cage. Think a 3S of either 18650s or maybe 21700.
  19. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone use Mint Mobile?

    How do you like it, what is their data like and how hard do the data speeds drop once you hit the limit? I been using TextNow with their SIM card for text and talk, free, but it's VOIP and the data plans cost more than Mints if you buy it. Looking at Mint and the prices seem good, especial at...
  20. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone know of a free and trusted IMEI tracker?

    Ordered a new phone from scAmazon, shipped to their Hub Lockers before Xmas 2022 and all that was left in the package was the empty phone box. Getting tired of the sheriff office taking their time with the report. Not interested in getting the phone back and just want a refund. Just curious on...
  21. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone know if a phone can be remotely disabled/bricked?

    Had my Moto G100 package shipped to a Amazon locker, but looks like someone within Amazon opened the package, unsealed the outer Moto G100 box, took the inner Moto box with everything in it, left the out box, and resealed the Amazon box with a shorter piece of Amazon tape. Looks like I have the...
  22. The Mad Atheist

    K5Pro thermal paste for laptop.

    Was recommended to use K5pro paste for my VRAM and VRMs and viewed LinusTTs about it. Anyone else use it? How long does it lasts? I repasted my i7-10750H/115w rtx2060 GL65 Leopard a few months ago with MX-4 on everything that had paste applied with the tube I had on hand but it seems the temps...
  23. The Mad Atheist

    FREE [Epic] Star Wars : Squadrons, Ends 12/1/2022 at 11am

    No link, check your Epic launcher.
  24. The Mad Atheist

    Looking for a new phone Moto G100 or like.

    Currently looking at the Moto G100 with a Snapdragon 870, 8/128GB RAM/ROM, SD slot, 3.5mm on phone audio jack, HDMI out, and side fingerprint read for about 400usd. Dual sim support with a SD slot is optional. Android 12 is a must because 11 has broken Bluetooth support. Unlocked and root-able...
  25. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone get gamepads to work in Android 11?

    Goggle borked up and gamepads don't work in Android 11 and so far they can't fix it.
  26. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone else find it funny there's forbidden text in GTA Online?

    Was going to name my motorcycle club "Fuck Riders" but it says it's forbidden text. Now this is a game that has murder, blood, sex, foul language, ect ect......
  27. The Mad Atheist

    One of the worse PC builds you seen.....

    Not sure the best place to post this, so MODs move it if you like. You thought you cringed at The Verge PC build video? Well get a load of this beauty from Britec09 channel! TimsComputerRepair original video.
  28. The Mad Atheist

    Using your phone as a wireless hard drive.

    Since I carry my phone with me all the time I like to use it as a wireless HDD for my console ROMs to play also on a couple of Window PCs. Was thinking on having them on a SD card to swap to each machine, but that would leave me with having a copy on my phone which I use to game on. I'm on the...
  29. The Mad Atheist

    [DEAD] ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition $2.99

    SALE IS DEAD FRIENDS! Reg. $19.99 Just saw it, don't know how long it'll last.
  30. The Mad Atheist

    How to keep the SD slot in my laptop assigned to the drive letter A, Windows 10.

    I thought there was a way to keep the drive letter the same no matter what SD card you inserted? Since A and B aren't use I like to use B as my virtual optical drive and A for my SD slot. From what I'm seeing online, it'll revert to the next available letter no matter what method is used. There...
  31. The Mad Atheist

    Dear MSI, thank you for leaving the solder pads for the 2nd m.2 location on my laptop...... PS, you're cheap, and F warranties!

    Couldn't find the modding section, I might be getting old. Laptop: MSI GL65-Leopard 10sek-022 Came with 1 m.2 socket and a 2.5 SATA bay with solder pads for a 2nd one that MSI left bare since this is on their lower tiers, but they left the BIOS enabled for also. 1 m.2 socket 10 capacitors and...
  32. The Mad Atheist

    SuperDisplay, lag question, using android tablet as a 2nd Windows monitor?

    Can someone test out SuperDisplay over USB 3 to see how much lag there is using an android tablet as another monitor in Windows? I see a little lag over USB 2 on my phone but I don't have a USB 3 device. thanks.
  33. The Mad Atheist

    Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as a 2nd display via SuperDisplay.... USB 2 vs USB 3

    Was looking to get a Tab S7 with pen as a general android tab and minor art stuff with a OK-ish 15" drawing drawing that will double as a 2nd monitor. But if I can get a S8 Ultra which is around the same price as both above, I might do that and reduce what's in my tech bag. Shame there's no IPS...
  34. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone have a Moto G100? How do you like it?

    https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g100-10791.php Planning to upgrade my Redmi Note 9S with a Snapdragon 720G to this for better OTG console emulation, GC, PS2, and so far the G100 checks all the boxes I like. 870 CPU IPS screen SD slot 3.5mm jack Video out Camera isn't important Any cons?
  35. The Mad Atheist

    Tomb Raider, Rise of...., and Shadow of.... free on Epic Games. Now til Jan 6th

    Saw Epic have been having free games everyday for the past few days and this is the last one, a big last one. Tomb Raider: Game of the year Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 year celebration Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
  36. The Mad Atheist

    Looking for a Window tablet. i3 Surface Go 3 vs i5 One Netbook One Mix 4, Pros/Cons. Secondary mobile device for on the go guy away from wall power.

    Already have a MSI GL65 Leopard with a 6 core i7n 10750h with 16GB and 115w 6GB 2060 RTX but run time is around 3 1/2 hours under power saving profiles and looking at a Windows based tablet to complement it. Used to have a 1st gen i3m with 8GB, a 1GB Radeon 5650, and a spinner HDD, so I'm used...
  37. The Mad Atheist

    Using a Tablet as a 2nd monitor/ control shortcuts for GIMP.

    Want to find a way to rotate/zoom images by touch and have shortcuts to tools while the tablet is connected by USB. I have it connected with Spacedesk but Windows touch gestures don't control the image when I mirror the screen. Currently looking at Open Stage Control to try to create dials...
  38. The Mad Atheist

    Anyone play Rise of Kingdoms?

    Just wondering, it's F2P, P2W, no ads.
  39. The Mad Atheist

    Laptop USB ports not supplying enough power to phone and tablet.

    DEVICES: -MSI GL65 Leopard 10sek-022 -Redmi Note 9S, USB 2 -Chuwi Hipad X, USB 2 Notice my laptop isn't supplying enough power to my devices and see a gradually battery drain on those 2. Have Cool Tool say they usually use 500-800ma playing games and my power bank can charge them while in use...
  40. The Mad Atheist

    M.2 nvme heatsinks in laptops, worth it?

    This is the first time owning a laptop or any PC with SSD/nvme drives and was wondering if heat sinks are worth it. The primary drive contains the OS and is 512 GB, the second drive will be for games and is going to be 2 TB. I have a 2TB 5400 HDD for media and work loads to save unneeded wear...
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