there's already holes in the window frame for cables from previous tenants so thats not an issue. we have a dual N as well, but i feel like using it with 3 other students downloading/playing video games/watching youtube in the house is making it impossible to keep up with
Well, yeah, under those circumstances.. Wire them up.Winston_Churchill wrote:
there's already holes in the window frame for cables from previous tenants so thats not an issue. we have a dual N as well, but i feel like using it with 3 other students downloading/playing video games/watching youtube in the house is making it impossible to keep up with
would getting ~30m of cat6 with around 10 of it exposed to outside and possibly wrapping it in pvc work? google says that the biggest dangers are lightning strikes but its going to be basically touching the house all the way along and in between rows of houses so i dont see that being an issue
Use insulation in the pipe if needed, maybe?
this is going to be so tricky to do theres no way i have a ladder that tall so ill have to guess where to insulate it and then swing it through the window below
Rent a ladder?
where on earth would i rent a ladder? :S and i dont want to be precariously up on a ladder 3 storeys up anyway
Can anybody tell me which of these two is better? Once I pick one I'll go check it out at the store but it's kind of a long drive so I want to make it count. How is Lenovo's rep? Do they build quality laptops?-Sh1fty- wrote:
Which one of these should I get? Feel free to recommend me something better from this same site if you think these aren't good.
Frys Electronics - Lenovo U410
Frys Electronics - Lenovo Z585
One of the major issues I have with laptops is overheating. I've dealt with this problem by taking off the bottom cover and using compressed air cans to remove the dust from the fan every few months. So an important factor in the next laptop I pick is how easy it is to remove the bottom protective cover.
I haven't been in the loop with PCs for two years now and I don't think I will be again anytime soon. What's better these days, ATI or NVIDIA, Intel or AMD?
Another important thing is that I'd like long battery life and a good sized screen of ~15.5''
And above your tomb, the stars will belong to us.
Lenovo's reputation is pretty good, though more for their Thinkpad line. I have a Y480 and its a pretty fantastic powerhorse so I'm sure either of those will work fine. cba to check their website for better laptops at 2am though
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Winston_Churchill, why don't you just drill a hole straight down from one room to the other?
You can rent an electrical rotary hammer in most hardware stores (at least around here).
Might want to rent one of those wall metal detectors too, if it's reinforced concrete.
(My ISP's technicians do that regularly, when laying coax cables for TV and internet.)
Alternatively, have you thought about powerline ethernet?
Some of those should be fast enough for streaming 1080p.
Depending on how expensive your outdoor CAT cable will be, these two methods might be the same price range.
Even if not, they save you from the hassle of installing it up there and from the potential risks outside.
You can rent an electrical rotary hammer in most hardware stores (at least around here).
Might want to rent one of those wall metal detectors too, if it's reinforced concrete.
(My ISP's technicians do that regularly, when laying coax cables for TV and internet.)
Alternatively, have you thought about powerline ethernet?
Some of those should be fast enough for streaming 1080p.
Depending on how expensive your outdoor CAT cable will be, these two methods might be the same price range.
Even if not, they save you from the hassle of installing it up there and from the potential risks outside.
TBH, it took me and my dad 10 minutes to drill a whole from down here to upstairs. All you need is a drill, the right bit and a wire coat-hanger.
Get some cable pins and it'll look tidy, too.
Get some cable pins and it'll look tidy, too.
cant drill holes through floors, we rent the place
Here's some cable tubing that may be useful. It's only rated to -20C but at least it will protect from rain, snow and ice.
Edit: It looks like the tubing may be split down the middle...guess it won't work against the elements
Edit: It looks like the tubing may be split down the middle...guess it won't work against the elements
Last edited by bugz (2012-10-10 06:28:22)
mocaglobefish23 wrote:
Winston_Churchill, why don't you just drill a hole straight down from one room to the other?
You can rent an electrical rotary hammer in most hardware stores (at least around here).
Might want to rent one of those wall metal detectors too, if it's reinforced concrete.
(My ISP's technicians do that regularly, when laying coax cables for TV and internet.)
Alternatively, have you thought about powerline ethernet?
Some of those should be fast enough for streaming 1080p.
Depending on how expensive your outdoor CAT cable will be, these two methods might be the same price range.
Even if not, they save you from the hassle of installing it up there and from the potential risks outside.
What about some for of trunking to protect it when it's outside? Should be able to fix that to the wall easily.
for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.
I like the 2nd one better. That screen is surprisingly small on the first one.-Sh1fty- wrote:
Can anybody tell me which of these two is better? Once I pick one I'll go check it out at the store but it's kind of a long drive so I want to make it count. How is Lenovo's rep? Do they build quality laptops?-Sh1fty- wrote:
Which one of these should I get? Feel free to recommend me something better from this same site if you think these aren't good.
Frys Electronics - Lenovo U410
Frys Electronics - Lenovo Z585
One of the major issues I have with laptops is overheating. I've dealt with this problem by taking off the bottom cover and using compressed air cans to remove the dust from the fan every few months. So an important factor in the next laptop I pick is how easy it is to remove the bottom protective cover.
I haven't been in the loop with PCs for two years now and I don't think I will be again anytime soon. What's better these days, ATI or NVIDIA, Intel or AMD?
Another important thing is that I'd like long battery life and a good sized screen of ~15.5''
Cleaned my keyboard...
Half the keys don't work any more... At first it was just shift being held constantly, but then it switched to P, then CTRL, now a specific section of the board.
I'm pretty certain it was dry, but... Fuck. I can't even buy this keyboard any more and it was the best fucking board in the world.
Can't seem to find a new one that I like... Sad times.
This is my replacement:
So fucking leet.
Half the keys don't work any more... At first it was just shift being held constantly, but then it switched to P, then CTRL, now a specific section of the board.
I'm pretty certain it was dry, but... Fuck. I can't even buy this keyboard any more and it was the best fucking board in the world.
Can't seem to find a new one that I like... Sad times.
This is my replacement:
So fucking leet.
Last edited by FFLink (2012-10-14 18:24:20)
Works!
The cable itself will be fine outside, I suggest going to Home Depot and getting some armoured wrap (basically a flexible metal tube) for it. Make sure you attach it to wall, and presto.Winston_Churchill wrote:
cant drill holes through floors, we rent the place
I like pie.
lol we sell exactly those keyboards in my workFFLink wrote:
Cleaned my keyboard...
Half the keys don't work any more... At first it was just shift being held constantly, but then it switched to P, then CTRL, now a specific section of the board.
I'm pretty certain it was dry, but... Fuck. I can't even buy this keyboard any more and it was the best fucking board in the world.
Can't seem to find a new one that I like... Sad times.
This is my replacement:
So fucking leet.
those exactly? No wayFinray wrote:
lol we sell exactly those keyboards in my workFFLink wrote:
Cleaned my keyboard...
Half the keys don't work any more... At first it was just shift being held constantly, but then it switched to P, then CTRL, now a specific section of the board.
I'm pretty certain it was dry, but... Fuck. I can't even buy this keyboard any more and it was the best fucking board in the world.
Can't seem to find a new one that I like... Sad times.
This is my replacement:
So fucking leet.
for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.
Not sure if sarcasm...
Not that it matters but, I think you've got your up and down arrows switched, no joke. Usually the arrow symbol is on the left side of the key.FFLink wrote:
Cleaned my keyboard...
Half the keys don't work any more... At first it was just shift being held constantly, but then it switched to P, then CTRL, now a specific section of the board.
I'm pretty certain it was dry, but... Fuck. I can't even buy this keyboard any more and it was the best fucking board in the world.
Can't seem to find a new one that I like... Sad times.
This is my replacement:
So fucking leet.
he spelled it wrong.CapnNismo wrote:
Not sure if sarcasm...
for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.
Looks like I may get a small server rack (no idea what size it is...maybe 36") by the end of the week. My friend's work was just throwing it out.