#Secondhand-Apple-Computer

[warriorprincesstramp]

oh wow it's just. not turning on anymore. now I'm a little worried.

[cricketfucker]

Will Wood Song Tournament!

Good morning ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, neithers, boths, and in-betweens. We gather here to vote upon the best Will Wood songs of all time.

Below is our roster of 64 Will Wood / Will Wood and the Tapeworms songs, placed in a randomized order, my only rule being that none of the matches in the first & second round will be from the same album:

ROUND 1 - Voting Date & Time: January 31st, 2pm CST

Match 1: Becoming the Lastnames VS Self-

Match 2: Euthanasia VS Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture

Match 3: Welcome to Camp Here & There VS You Liked This (Okay, Computer!)

Match 4: Falling Up VS Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca)

Match 5: Momento Mori: the most important thing in the world VS Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll

Match 6: Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!) VS Morning Announcements

Match 7: Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer's Prosopagnosia/Pareidolia (As Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus) VS Everything Is a Lot

Match 8: Evening Announcements VS Ferryman

Match 9: Love, Me Normally VS Good Morning, Campers!

Match 10: Afternoon Announcements VS Destroy to Enjoy

Match 11: Misanthrapologist VS Lysergide Daydream

Match 12: Hand Me My Shovel, I'm Going In! VS That's Enough, Let's Get You Home.

Match 13: Dr. Sunshine Is Dead VS Yes, to Err is Human, so Don't Be One.

Match 14: When Somebody Needs You VS Big Fat Bitchie’s Blueberry Pie, Christmas Tree, and Recreational Jell-o Emporium a.k.a. “Mr. Boy is on the Roof Again” (Feat. Pasta by Sneakers McSqueakers) [From “B.F.B.’s B-Sides: Bagel Batches, Marsh-Mallows, & Barsh-Mallows”]

Match 15: 2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.) VS Your Body, My Temple

Match 16: Cover This Song (A Little Bit Mine) VS The Main Character

ROUND 2 - Voting Date & Time: February 1st, 2pm CST

Match 1: Red Moon VS I / Me / Myself

Match 2: Cicada Days VS Outliars and Hyppocrates: a fun fact about apples

Match 3: BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA VS Half-Decade Hangover

Match 4: Front Street VS Vampire Reference in a Minor Key

Match 5: Tomcat Disposables VS Thermodynamic Lawyer Esq, G.F.D.

Match 6: White Knuckle Jerk (Where Do You Get Off?) VS ...well, better than the alternative

Match 7: Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave VS Alma Mater

Match 8: Um, It's Kind of a Lot VS Under a Monochromatic Sky

Match 9: ...And If I Did, You Deserved It. VS Against the Kitchen Floor

Match 10: -ish VS Venetian Blind Man

Match 11: Under a Technicolor Sky VS 2012

Match 12: 6up 5oh Copout (Pro / Con) VS The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know

Match 13: Jimmy Mushroom's Last Drink: Bedtime in Wayne, NJ VS White Noise

Match 14: Willard! VS ¡Aikido! (Neurotic / Erotic)

Match 15: The Rhumba of Death VS The First Step

Match 16: Skeleton Appreciation Day in Vestal, NY (Bones) VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

ROUND 3 - Voting Date & Time: February 2nd, 2pm CST

Match 1: Becoming the Lastnames VS Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture

Match 2: Welcome to Camp Here & There VS Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca)

Match 3: Momento Mori: the most important thing in the world VS Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)

Match 4: Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer's Prosopagnosia/Pareidolia (As Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus) VS Ferryman

Match 5: Love, Me Normally VS Destroy to Enjoy

Match 6: Misanthrapologist VS Hand Me My Shovel, I'm Going In!

Match 7: Dr. Sunshine is Dead VS When Somebody Needs You

Match 8: 2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.) VS The Main Character

ROUND 4 - Voting Date & Time: February 3rd, 2pm CST

Match 1: I / Me / Myself VS Cicada Days

Match 2: BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA VS Front Street

Match 3: Tomcat Disposables VS Thermodynamic Lawyer Esq, G.F.D. VS ...well, better than the alternative

Match 4: Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave VS Um, It's Kind of a Lot

Match 5: Against the Kitchen Floor VS Venetian Blind Man

Match 6: 2012 VS The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know

Match 7: White Noise VS Willard!

Match 8: The First Step VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

ROUND 5 - Voting Date & Time: February 5th, 2pm CST

Match 1: Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture VS Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca)

Match 2: Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!) VS Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer's Prosopagnosia/Pareidolia (As Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus)

Match 3: Love, Me Normally VS Hand Me My Shovel, I'm Going In!

Match 4: Dr. Sunshine is Dead VS 2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.)

Match 5: Cicada Days VS BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA

Match 6: ...well, better than the alternative VS Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave

Match 7: Against the Kitchen Floor VS The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know

Match 8: Willard! VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

ROUND 6 - Voting Date & Time: February 7th, 2pm CST

Match 1: Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca) VS Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)

Match 2: Love, Me Normally VS 2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.)

Match 3: BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA VS Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave

Match 4: Against the Kitchen Floor VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

ROUND 7 - Voting Time & Date: February 8th, 4pm CST

Match 1: Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!) VS Love, Me Normally

Match 2: Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

ROUND 8 - Voting Time & Date: February 9th, 5pm CST

Final Match: Love, Me Normally VS Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

WINNER!

Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

[skittlespizza]

some of you have asked me about my crt setup!!

some basic materials you'll need.

CRT TV (duh)

computer or laptop (duh)

HDMI2AV (NOT AV2HDMI)

RCA cords (the red, white and yellow ones)

HDMI to USB converter if your laptop doesn't have HDMI like mine does.

here is the setup, this is a multi monitor setup but you can just do this with one CRT.

step one: plug in your crt. cord in the back. that will power your crt!

step two: plug in the RCA cables like this.

step three: plug your RCA cords into the HDMI2AV adapter like so. you'll plug in an HDMI cord on the other side. MAKE SURE IT'S SET TO THE CORRECT SETTING. THERE'S NTSC AND PAL

if you don't know what yours is, check this map that explains where each one was sold.

PAL is just a different color encoding system, a bunch of technical stuff you can learn on your own.

step four: plug your HDMI into the USB adapter if you need it. YOU MIGHT NOT. DEPENDS ON YOUR DEVICE.

i use a windows surface pro and it requires i use this adapter. sucks ass but whatever.

OPTIONAL: if you have ONLY ONE usb port in your computer, consider getting a USB splitter so you can plug multiple things in. i have one.

and voila. a set-up!

you can treat these like different displays.

mines connected by the 3 cords in the front, but if you have more money and can get another adapter and etc etc, you can make these all different.

a few FAQ since i assume quite a few of you have never used crts or vhs players:

whats the ringing sound?: its a ringing sound caused by the transformer in the back, its the 15kHz tone. as you get older, you stop hearing it because you lose high frequency hearing. i cant hear it in one ear because of a radio accident and i bursted my eardrum.

can i stop the ringing?: buy a crt pc. theyre smaller and dont ring as much/at all depending on which one you have.

how do i use my vhs player: you plug the cords into the back of the vhs player and then into the crt.

where do i buy a crt: theyre not in production anymore so you will have to buy it secondhand on markets.

where did you get all your cords: most stores with an electronics section will have it but consider secondhand computer parts store.

what do you do with it: literally watch YouTube, vhs tapes, make vhs tapes (whole different thing) or play video games.

can it run bad apple?: yes

can it run doom?: yes

anyways yeah. end tutorial. 🥳

[soggytapeworm]

blah blah blah summary

First Place (it gets a gold star):

Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally my beloved🫶🫶

Second Place (I might give it a participation trophy idk):

Against The Kitchen Floor

Everything Is A Lot:

0 songs left

13 songs eliminated (6up 5oh Cop-Out (Pro / Con), ¡Aikido! (Neurotic / Erotic), White Knuckle Jerk (Where Do You Get Off?), Cover This Song (A Little Bit Mine), Thermodynamic Lawyer Esq, G.F.D., Red Moon, Lysergide Daydream, The First Step, Jimmy Mushrooms’ Last Drink: Bedtime in Wayne, NJ, Everything is a Lot, Skeleton Appreciation Day in Vestal, NY (Bones), Front Street, Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture)

SELF-iSH:

0 songs left

8 songs eliminated (Self-, 2012, Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer's Prosopagnosia/Pareidolia (As Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus), -Ish, Cotard’s Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca), Dr. Sunshine Is Dead, Hand Me My Shovel, I’m Going In!, The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know)

The Normal Album:

1 song left (Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally (winner))

9 songs eliminated (2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.), I / Me / Myself, Outliars and Hyppocrates: a fun fact about apples, Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave, Memento Mori: the most important thing in the world, Love, Me Normally, …well, better than the alternative, BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA)

In Case I Make It:

0 songs left

16 songs eliminated (Tomcat Disposables, Becoming the Lastnames, Euthanasia, Falling Up, Um, it’s Kind of a Lot, Half-Decade Hangover, You Liked This (Okay, Computer!), The Main Character, Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, Big Fat Bitchie’s Blueberry Pie, Christmas Tree, and Recreational Jell-o Emporium a.k.a. “Mr. Boy is on the Roof Again” (Feat. Pasta by Sneakers McSqueakers) [From “B.F.B.’s B-Sides: Bagel Batches, Marsh-Mallows, & Barsh-Mallows”], Willard!, White Noise, Vampire Reference in a Minor Key, Cicada Days, Against The Kitchen Floor (more like uhh LOSER!!))

Camp Here & There:

0 songs left

13 songs eliminated (Welcome to Camp Here & There, Morning Announcements, Venetian Blind Man (Song), Good Morning, Campers!, The Rhumba of Death, Yes, to Err is Human, So Don’t Be One. (Song), Under A Technicolor Sky, Afternoon Announcements, Under A Monochromatic Sky, Evening Announcements, When Somebody Needs You, Your Body, My Temple)

Others:

0 songs left

6 songs eliminated (Misanthrapologist, …And If I Did, You Deserved It., Ferryman, Wealth & Hellness, Alma Mater, Mr. Fregoli and the Diathesis-Stress Supermodel, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Con (An Untitled Track))

[minmin-vs-physics]

Hey! I’m gonna be a physics major next year, and I was wondering if the Mac and iPad combo have worked well for you, or if there’s something else you recommend tech wise?

short answer: yes.

but, im gonna use this has an opportunity to yap about my current study set up. this goes without saying, but what worked for me may not work for you, and my set up evolved over the years as i found what was best for me.

i use an iPad for lecture notes and homework. i think its the most organized you can get them to be without straight up LaTeXing the shit out of them (and i know people who do exactly that, more power to them)

i just write faster than i type, and an ipad allows me to copy paste equations and add photos and stuff which is helpful for diagrams. i use goodnotes 5, and i will sing its praises till the end of time.

i think it pays to develop a clear style for your homework and lecture notes, bc your work will be easier to navigate. here's an example of my lecture notes and my homework.

[hehe general relativity moment]

HOWEVER, you will mostly be having paper exams as a physics student so i recommend you don't get too reliant on your iPad. i tend to do all my studying in notebooks, or loose sheets that i can refer to. practice problems are always on paper.

[stat mech studying i did last week]

i started using legal pads for this from the end of junior year bc they're so convenient! im also incentivized by the stock our dept keeps in the mail room.

i have to do a lot of calculations for research and i prefer to do them on paper or a blackboard if it's something im reasoning out. idk it's so much easier to be stupid on paper than on goodnotes. ofc my research log is kept digitally, but i keep a binder with all my old calculations (both correct, and incorrect) along with my main reference papers.

[i was flipping through this just now and realised how much bs is in it.]

LaTeX is a good skill to have which i didn't realise until too late. if you have to write any paper that's remotely scientific, LaTeX is the way to go. none of that google docs bs.

i use both vscode and Overleaf for editing. i mainly just LaTeX my finalized research calculations into one big doc. it's much easier to show my advisor. also it looks cool.

i got a monitor when my laptop screen broke sophomore spring (something inside me broke as well that semester it was so fun). and if you have the option, i would totally recommend getting one. it's useful having a second/bigger screen.

i use mine for a bunch of things: coding, reading textbooks, genshin impact, Netflix, grading.

on the topic of textbooks, i use digital bc im cheap. but i do buy secondhand physical copies that i rarely reference, but keep around bc it doesn't hurt to start your hypothetical professor office bookshelf early. i only buy the ones i actually respect, like Peskin's Intro to QFT. but the digital copies are usually much handier. i keep an extensive digital collection of books and papers i might never need.

don't be like me keep your digital library more organized!

and yeah circling back to electronics! i use a Macbook Pro rn which has served me well. i guess things are different if you need to run solidworks or other specialized software, but you can always use the lab computers, so that was never a problem. i have an apple ecosystem bc im a slut for capitalism.. i mean i was already halfway there and now im just really used to it, so i like all my devices being friends with each other. my tip is always get more RAM than you thought you needed, and double the storage. but maybe that's bc im mean to my laptop and love hoarding files.

i also keep all my previous notes and printouts so may be i have an academic hoarding problem in general.

in the end, a mix of old school and new age technology bs works best for me!

thank you for your question! i hope this helps :)

[yukasyukasyukasyukas]

William Woodiam albums and songs from my favorite to my least favorite

Live versions, singles and ft.s not included as well as songs from albums that aren't on Spotify and prince ali because I'm lazy, besides for the song "...And if I did it, you deserved it" because I love that song🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁🪱🐁

In case I make it

Cicada days

Tomcat disposables

Half-decade hangover

Euthanasia

Against the kitchen floor

That's enough let's get you home

It's kind of a lot

Willard!

White noise

Becoming last names

You liked this (okay, computer)

Vampire reference in minor key

Big fat bitchie's blueberry pie idk what comes after

The main Character

The new normal/ the normal album

Blue velvet/ Suburbia overture

Karen, thanksdfghkjkl for the casserole whatever comes next/ Marsha, thankk you for the dialects but now I need you to leave

The moral implications of a deterministic universe feat. The Onceler/ Laplace's angel/ (and 2018 live at studio demos)

...well, better than the alternative

I lied about the apple thing/ outliars and Hippocrates

Ideas only spread because people like them, the "free market of ideas" is not a meritocracy, it's set of unhealthy coping skills and a corporate oligarchy, wake up, man! Don't let the lies dim you light! Anyways, this one is black box warrior/ BlacBoxWarrior- OKULTRA

A knee-slapping joke referring to how ending tracks on Will Wood albums are always kind of like that/ memento mori/ (and 2018 studio demos)

I/ me/ myself

Second Sight Seer/ 2econd 2ight 2eer

...And if I did it, you deserved it

And the ringmaster is pleased to introduce...

He'll use me for his needle show

We killed Amanda Palmer, Mystery solved

Bleüctipie

Doctors & dealers

Ecsta est fabula, Aplaudite!

Drugs ain't cheap in Poughkeepsie

Recurring Nightmare #432

Nüburbåtizé

Sing the Singer/songwriter song

If we're not careful, we'll turn into alcoholics. I mean... Catholics

Self-ish

Cottard's solution

Mr. Capgras encounters a secondhand vanity

The song with five names a.k.a Soapbox Tao a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists a.k.a. Neospace Government (A.K.A. you can never know)

2012

Hand me my shovel, I'm going in!

-ish

Dr. Sunshine is dead

Self-

Camp here and there (omg, it's CJ and CHB colors)

Your body, my temple

When somebody needs you

The rhumba of death

Venetian blind man

Under a technicolor sky

Evening announcements

Under a monochromatic sky

Afternoon announcements

Yes, to err is human, so don't be one

Good morning, campers!

Morning announcements

Welcome to camp here and there

Everything is a lot

Skeleton appreciation day in vestal, NY

Front steet

¡Aikido!

Cover this song

White knuckle jerk

6up 5oh cop-out

Chemical overreaction/ compound fracture

Jimmy's mushroom's last drink

Thermodynamics lawyer

The first step

Everything is a lot

Red moon

[pineappical]

Thank you for informing me about the computer company as well. I am more of a Apple girly, but I always buy my stuff secondhand from local businesses because I don't wanna pay full price! I was going on about. I was really upset that I really did a collection with the fascist Wizard boy books and very sad so I'm having to look for independent businesses who make the kind of things I want. I should probably have been buying from independent businesses this entire time.

the best time to be a better person is today :-) go support local and/or independent businesses! if anybody has recommendations for books to replace the racist wizard book, feel free to send em!

[ammonitetestpatterns]

where do you play your games on?

i don't have many personal belongings, i am wageless and expatriated, reliant on the generosity of another, loosing silicon and paper traces, transmitter imprints. a daemonic attachment to the sensuous, the assail of intuition with drudgery and consumerism, the hoarder's false icons, make me feel like the unfolded haplotic and unstipulated sincerity/reality put to a long art or lifework (bildung, too fraught a term?) is capsized and stung to sea, seven of pentacles reversed. everyday i wish i had the courage to crush my electronics with a sledgehammer. solitary gaming is not as open in creative capacity or spiral staircase entry nailings to a self remade time, such that i would channel energy toward console acquisition, i take pride in loyally resigning myself to my snes and pewter. i have a fondness for archaic adventure games, druidic mysteries and visual novels for laughing matters, relished through a windows 98 install on my partner's IBM personal computer 300GL, or by the phosphor ghost blots of a senior partner. it even smells gamey to shuffle through secondhand floppy disc galleries in total dark, waiting for the occasional weird raster hatched erotica to perk up on screen, at which we cheer grotesquely, snarling at the scroll of a mutating relationship to sexuality and the pleasure of seeing from its shining chest. a few years ago i wanted to extract the audio files from the disc image for the apple II GS version of dream zone, but that never came to fruition. our latest tiny task was to burn LSD dream emulator onto a CDR to run on a scrap playstation, its function frontally for a shop display but tacitly for the elevation of the tinker's enterprise, inspired by a recent hangout/accompanied guy time, prowling through his friend's save after questioning him on the unmistakable jewel case tucked atop a shelf to which he confessed its artifice. a chain of CRTs flashed the signal in unison, tied by a wire baton. i tried to yank him over but he was too determined to beat solitaire for old time's sake. magnetized, looping his appearance, the grey man strung a sightline to my rehearsals of fragmentation, arterial gown trains unbunching at the happy town tunnel, a pulse caught under steel. the day after my birthday, riding the tryptaminic ease out, parting the beaux arts sculpting the energy transmuted and consolidated in everything, we passed back and forth a cigarette of damiana, mullein, mugwort and skullcap as the sidewalk furrowed in droves of feet around us, alterior forms aflit, reduced to fluid evaporating to city air and poison fume curvature, the cut and concourse of skirt and skins, egrets nimble under raincloud parasols, porcelain scales tiptoeing. suddenly we saw heaven, must have been choked with the hilarity. a republic of gamers sign suspended, golden, guarding over an otherwise unmarked and rather diffident black door. we pressed our palms in the shape of prayer and bowed madly, finally there was our patriotic salvation, our asylum from the warmongering of the senses. a spatial special fit for the homophone from which ojigi reached reverence in the stitch between motion and the telepathic speech act. gratitude flies me, makes me weightless over the magnitude, the rock split on the activity to which i am lent, weighed with how much is lost, an impossible proportion when your blood, importance is barred and equanimity toward enmity, the nobility in withholding, whittles its sentinel smoke to an ineffective hell. the cow toils, having total access and acclimation to the sensuous and knowing its bounds against the hope for knowledge.

this is all too internet, i need naivist abandon, smarter than any lionized sprezzatura for it is not false, unspoiled by any social simulacral mediation of the network and its orgiastic, explosive exchange of desire pumping its endlessly denied and yet compulsively prioritized platelets into a vile differencing creature suspended in a vat. apathetic to the body, sterile for its oversight, spying on cellular caresses, dalliances swallowing over the lines of separation, sporelike. i want a reality innocent for its inheritance of every ill of the inwit flayed across arrangements of matter and time, the well of history, memory drawn out and in. so that i may be the ὀπαῖον ῥέπον, lantern hole, heaven entry, night heavy, lowered as a sleepy maid's fragile eyelashes on silver moonpan'd summer, the scale dipping and the counter weight forcing a flounce, folding desolation and dissonant intension to rest. i refuse to allow the unrelenting bloodloss of the worldly profane to stain me, but i can hope to be its small medic.

[nickala]

To add into this, the forced switch to streaming services, particularly for music, has been vexing for me. It's for similar greedy reasons as the above.

I'm going into computer science, so I grabbed a Mac secondhand. It is now the best computer in my house, mostly because I refuse to get a new one until after I move (internationally). Anyway.

I do a lot of stuff on my computer. My fiancé lives in there, dammit. So does my music collection, with some pieces that don't live on streaming anywhere. And some that were so hard to tag that I had to visit the Smithsonian website to figure out who the artist was.

I found out iTunes, the thing I have been using for decades (I often question the life choices that made me end up here, trust me), is not a thing on newer Macs. Only the garbage Apple Music streaming service. This mac has 250 GB internal storage, and my music collection is now well over 100 GB. I have to keep that on a separate drive when we're talking about a 250 GB laptop!

Well, I found a decent replacement by an independent dev (Swinsian is pretty nice so far, not as much of a shock to the system as the switch from Windows to Mac was). But it was irritating that I basically had to play download roulette with a bunch of programs and avoid ones with a monthly subscription license - of which there were many. I just want a nice program that can access my 15,000 songs I have chosen to store myself. This does not require a monthly payout.

[itsappleexpert]

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When you bring your Mac to a professional repair service, the technician will first assess the situation. They will identify the type of password issue you’re facing, whether it’s a forgotten user password, an iCloud lock, or another problem. Depending on the severity of the issue, the technician will determine the best course of action.

2. Data Backup (If Possible)

Before proceeding with password removal, reputable repair services will often back up any accessible data on the device. This is an important step in case the removal process involves erasing the device’s contents. This ensures that no valuable files, documents, or media are lost during the process.

3. Password Removal or Reset

Once the technician has evaluated the device and backed up the data, they will proceed with the password removal or reset. There are various methods for this process:

Password Reset Tools: If the MacBook is running macOS, a technician can use specialized tools to bypass or reset the password, allowing the user to regain access without deleting files.

Apple ID Recovery: If the issue is related to iCloud or Apple ID, technicians can assist in recovering the Apple ID credentials through Apple’s account recovery process. This often involves verifying the identity of the user before unlocking the device.

Reinstalling macOS: In some cases, where all else fails, the technician may reinstall macOS, which will effectively remove any password and restore the device to its factory settings. Although this method may result in data loss, it is sometimes the only viable option when other methods don’t work.

4. Verification and Testing

After the password has been removed or reset, the technician will test the Mac to ensure that it boots up correctly and that all features are functioning as expected. The device will be fully tested to ensure it is accessible and ready to use once again.

5. Providing New Password Setup

Once the device is unlocked, the technician may assist the user in setting up a new password or passcode to secure their device moving forward. They may also recommend setting up security questions or enabling two-factor authentication for added protection.

Why Choose Professional Mac Password Removal Services?

While there are DIY methods available online for removing Mac passwords, they often come with risks. Using unverified tools can damage your MacBook, result in data loss, or even cause additional security vulnerabilities. Here's why professional services are the best choice for password removal:

1. Expertise and Experience

Certified technicians who specialize in MacBook repairs and password recovery know the ins and outs of Apple devices. They have the knowledge and tools to safely remove passwords without damaging the system or compromising security.

2. Safe and Secure

Professional password removal services ensure your data is safe. Reputable services use secure methods that protect your privacy and ensure no data is lost unless absolutely necessary.

3. Preserving Warranty

Attempting password removal using third-party software or DIY methods may void your warranty or damage the device further. Professional services are more likely to preserve your warranty and ensure the device is repaired without compromising its integrity.

4. Time-Saving

Password removal can be a time-consuming process if attempted on your own. Professional technicians can complete the task quickly and efficiently, allowing you to get back to using your MacBook without prolonged downtime.

Whether you’ve forgotten your password, are dealing with a secondhand device, or need to regain access due to a malfunction, Mac password removal services provide a reliable solution for unlocking your device. These services are fast, secure, and professional, ensuring that you regain full access to your MacBook without the risk of data loss or further complications.

By choosing a trusted service provider, you can rest assured that your MacBook will be restored to full functionality quickly, allowing you to get back to your tasks without delay. Always choose a certified and reputable repair center to ensure that the password removal process is done correctly and securely.

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Used Laptops in India: Things to Consider Before Purchasing

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, owning a reliable laptop is essential. However, buying a brand-new laptop can be expensive, and not everyone wants to pay the high price of a new device. Thankfully, there’s a more affordable and sustainable option—used laptops. Used laptops in India are a great deal whether you're a professional, student, or just seeking for a cheap computer. To make a wise investment, there are a few things you should know before you go into buying one.

Before purchasing a used or refurbished laptop in India, you should think about a number of factors. This article will lead you through them all, including how to choose the best product, what to look for, and where to discover the greatest bargains.

Why Buy a Used or Refurbished Laptop?

Let's start by understanding why purchasing a used or refurbished laptop can be a wise decision before getting into the details:

Affordability: Used laptops and refurbished laptops are significantly more affordable than new ones, making them a great option for buyers on a budget.

Sustainability: Purchasing a refurbished laptop helps reduce electronic waste by extending the lifecycle of the device, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Certified Quality: Reputable platforms like Retechie ensure that their refurbished laptops undergo rigorous testing and repairs to meet high-performance standards.

Top Brands at Lower Prices: You can find high-end models like Refurbished Apple laptops, including Refurbished MacBook Air, at a fraction of the price of new ones.

Key Differences Between Used and Refurbished Laptops

When browsing used laptops in India, you’ll often come across terms like "used," "second-hand," and "refurbished." While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they mean different things:

Used Laptops: These are second-hand laptops sold by individuals or retailers. They may have varied degrees of wear and tear and are provided in as-is condition. Generally speaking, there is no guarantee, so you purchase the laptop at your own risk.

Refurbished Laptops: These are laptops that have been returned, inspected, repaired, and restored to full working condition by the manufacturer or a certified retailer. Refurbished Apple laptops and other brands often come with a warranty, making them a safer option than used laptops sold directly by previous owners.

Renewed Laptops: Like refurbished laptops, renewed laptops undergo testing and repairs as well as replacement of parts to improve performance, such as SSDs or batteries.

If you’re looking for a balance between quality and affordability, refurbished laptops in India are an excellent choice as they offer both value and assurance.

Things to Think About Prior to Purchasing a Refurbished or Used Laptop

1. Check the Laptop’s Condition

One of the most crucial things to take into account with a used or refurbished laptop is its condition. For second-hand laptops, always inspect the physical condition carefully. Observe for indications of deterioration such as:

Scratches or dents on the body

Worn-out keyboard or trackpad

Screen damage or discoloration

Damaged ports or hinges

In the case of refurbished laptops, you can trust that they’ve been restored to like-new condition, but it’s still a good idea to verify the condition before making a purchase.

2. Battery Life

Battery life is one of the main issues with reconditioned and secondhand computers. Laptop batteries lose their capacity to keep a charge with time. Verify that the vendor has updated or changed the battery before purchasing a refurbished laptop. Enquire with the seller about the laptop's battery life while purchasing a used one.

To give customers piece of mind, several retailers, such as Retechie, guarantee that all refurbished laptops include a new battery.

3. Warranty and Return Policy

When purchasing a refurbished or used laptop, a guarantee is essential. A warranty provides assurance that the laptop will perform well, and if any issues arise, you’ll be covered for repairs or replacements. Refurbished Apple laptops, for example, often come with a warranty when bought from reputable sellers like Retechie.

Additionally, check the return policy. Platforms like Retechie offer a flexible return policy, which allows you to return the laptop if it doesn’t meet your expectations.

4. Specifications and Performance

Always examine the specifications before purchasing a used or refurbished laptop in India to make sure it will match your demands. Among the crucial elements to search for are:

Processor: Choose at least an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen equivalent for good performance.

RAM: Try to have at least 8GB of RAM, particularly if you want to use demanding apps or multitask.

Storage: To get greater speed and faster data access than with regular HDDs, look for laptops with SSDs.

Graphics: Think about getting a laptop with a dedicated GPU if you plan to use it for graphic design or gaming.

Refurbished laptops are guaranteed to work better than typical used laptops because the seller frequently changes important parts like the SSD or RAM.

5. Software Licensing

Ensure that the used laptop or refurbished laptop comes with legitimate software licenses, especially for the operating system (Windows or macOS). Some sellers may install a cracked version of the software, which could lead to issues with security updates or functionality.

Purchasing from respectable vendors such as Retechie guarantees that the operating system is authentic and authorised.

Where to Find the Best Used and Refurbished Laptops in India

1. Retechie: Your Trusted Source for Refurbished Laptops

Retechie is a leading platform offering a wide range of refurbished laptops in India. Whether you’re looking for a Refurbished MacBook Air, Refurbished Apple laptops, or laptops from other leading brands like HP, Dell, or Lenovo, Retechie guarantees high-quality, tested devices at affordable prices.

Quality Assurance: To guarantee they are in peak operating shape, all laptops go through extensive testing and repairs.

Warranty and Support: Every purchase comes with a warranty, ensuring peace of mind.

Competitive Prices: Retechie offers some of the best deals on refurbished laptops, making it the go-to platform for budget-conscious buyers.

2. Amazon Renewed and Flipkart Refurbished

Both Amazon and Flipkart offer refurbished laptops under their “Renewed” and “Refurbished” categories, respectively. These platforms provide a variety of second-hand laptops and refurbished laptops with warranties and return policies, allowing buyers to shop with confidence.

3. Local Electronics Markets

If you prefer to see the laptop in person before buying, local electronics markets such as Nehru Place in Delhi or SP Road in Bangalore are known for offering used laptops and second-hand laptops at competitive prices. However, keep in mind that buying from a local market might not offer the same warranties and protections as purchasing from an online platform like Retechie.

Conclusion: Make an Informed Purchase

Buying a used laptop or refurbished laptop in India can save you a significant amount of money while still providing the performance you need. However, it’s essential to do your research and purchase from reputable sources like Retechie, where quality and customer satisfaction are guaranteed. By considering factors such as condition, battery life, warranty, and performance, you can make a smart investment that meets both your budget and your needs. Whether you're searching for a Refurbished MacBook Air, a reliable second-hand laptop, or a high-performance refurbished laptop, Retechie offers an extensive selection to choose from. Start exploring today and find the perfect laptop at a fraction of the price!

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it’s so satisfying whenever I scrounge together a working set of headphones out of weird secondhand trash (a few years ago it was my old Apple earphones, now it’s free headphones my grandma got on a plane like 10yrs ago which still have the left and right sound plugs, and a two to one adapter so they can plug into my one earphone hole) and they kinda lower the volume of the main vocal (sad) but I re-listened to youngblood (album) and I can hear all of calum and michael and ashtons harmonies in perfect clarity and can I say, being able to hear songs like this without a heap of effort and computer programs I don’t have is just so valuable and an experience that makes me so happy

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Purchase Used Laptops Online

Looking for a dependable site to buy used laptops online? Look no farther than Retechie! We are your one-stop shop for excellent refurbished gadgets, offering a large range of pre-owned laptops at cheap pricing. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a computer enthusiast on a budget, we have a variety of alternatives to meet your needs.

We recognize the value of cost without sacrificing quality. That is why we thoroughly check and renovate each laptop before selling it for sale on our website. To ensure maximum performance, our expert specialists evaluate every part of the laptop, from its hardware components to its software capabilities.

One of the primary benefits of acquiring a used laptop from Retechie.com is the cost savings compared to buying new. Choosing a reconditioned laptop allows you to save money without losing performance or dependability. Whether you need a laptop for business, education, or enjoyment, our broad collection includes models from major manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, and more.

However, shopping offers more than just a low price. We also prioritize customer happiness by offering extensive product descriptions, high-quality photos, and clear pricing to assist you make educated selections. Furthermore, all of our refurbished laptops have a warranty to provide you piece of mind and confidence in your purchase.

Another advantage of purchasing from Retechie is the environmentally responsible nature of using reconditioned gadgets. Choosing a secondhand laptop over a new one helps to decrease electrical waste and lowers your carbon impact. It's a sustainable decision that helps both you and the environment.

Whether you want a lightweight and portable laptop for everyday use, a powerful workstation for heavy workloads, or a low-cost alternative for basic computing needs, we have you covered. Buying a used laptop has never been easier or easier, thanks to our user-friendly internet layout and secure payment methods.

In addition to laptops, we provide a selection of accessories and peripherals to improve your computing experience. From laptop bags and covers to external hard drives and wireless mice, we offer everything you need to complete your reconditioned laptop and customize your setup.

Our objective is to supply clients with economical, high-quality refurbished laptops that come with exceptional customer service and support. Whether you are a first-time customer or a seasoned tech enthusiast, we try to surpass your expectations and provide a smooth online buying experience from beginning to end.

So, why wait? Explore our selection of used laptops now to find the ideal gadget for your requirements and budget. Owning a high-quality used laptop has never been easier or more rewarding thanks to Retechie. Happy shopping!

[retechietechnology]

Used Laptops: A Practical Guide to Affordable Computing

We'll delve into the world of second hand laptops and see how they may be an affordable and useful option for anyone looking for a dependable computer without having to pay a premium price. We'll explore the benefits of buying a used laptop, where to locate them, things to think about before making a purchase, and several well-liked models to check out. Now let's get going!

The Appeal of Used Laptops

Used laptops are now a common option for people and companies trying to save expenses without sacrificing performance. These devices, which were once owned by someone else, can provide good value and performance. Let's investigate the realm of secondhand laptops and see what makes them a sensible choice.

The Advantages of Used Laptops

Cost-Effective Solution

The cost of secondhand laptops is one of its main benefits. For a small portion of the price of a brand-new laptop, you may get a completely working laptop, which makes it a desirable option for consumers on a tight budget.

Reliable Performance

Before being sold, used laptops are usually examined and tested to make sure they adhere to industry standards. You may thus anticipate dependable and high-performing gadgets from these manufacturers.

Eco-Friendly Choice

Choosing to utilise a used laptop is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to purchase. Increasing the life of electronics minimises their impact on the environment and cuts down on electrical waste.

Suitable for Specific Needs

Because used laptops are available in a variety of models and configurations, it's simpler to discover a computer that meets your needs, whether they educational, professional, or recreational.

Where to Find Used Laptops

Selecting a reliable supplier is essential when thinking about buying a secondhand laptop. Used laptops are available via accredited manufacturers, licenced merchants, and internet marketplaces. Make careful to look up the seller's reputation and check their return and warranty guidelines.

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing

Prior to choosing, think about your own needs and preferences. Consider the purposes for which you plan to utilise the laptop, including work, gaming, and multimedia work. To suit your unique demands, consider additional aspects including CPU speed, RAM, storage space, and battery life.

Top Brands in the Used Laptop Market

Used laptops from a number of well-known manufacturers are reliable in terms of both performance and quality. Reliable alternatives may be found in the secondhand laptop market from brands like Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus.

Warranty and Customer Support

For secondhand laptops, many trustworthy merchants provide warranties and customer service, giving customers piece of mind. The added security could influence your decision when selecting a secondhand laptop.

Popular Used Laptop Models Keep up with the latest models of popular secondhand laptops that provide great value and performance. You can make an informed decision and guarantee you receive the greatest bargain by keeping an eye out for these models.

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Round 2 Result Summary

Songs Remaining:

Vampire Reference in a Minor Key

Dr. Sunshine Is Dead

Skeleton Appreciation Day in Vestal, NY (Bones)

Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca)

The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know

Front Street

Love, Me Normally

BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA

…well, better than the alternative

Cicada Days

Hand Me My Shovel, I'm Going In!

Against The Kitchen Floor

Your Body, My Temple

Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture

Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!)

Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally

When Somebody Needs You [Song]

Songs Eliminated (in Round 2 ONLY):

Becoming The Lastnames

Misanthrapologist

That’s Enough, Let’s Get You Home.

Venetian Blind Man (Song)

The First Step

Welcome to Camp Here & There

Thermodynamic Lawyer Esq, G.F.D.

Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll

Ferryman

White Knuckle Jerk (Where Do You Get Off?)

Yes, to Err is Human, So Don’t Be One. (Song)

Under A Technicolor Sky

Mr. Fregoli and the Diathesis-Stress Supermodel, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Con (An Untitled Track)

Willard!

Everything is a Lot

2012

Um, it’s Kind of a Lot

Everything Is A Lot:

3 songs left (Skeleton Appreciation Day in Vestal, NY (Bones), Front Street, Chemical Overreaction / Compound Fracture)

10 songs eliminated (6up 5oh Cop-Out (Pro / Con), ¡Aikido! (Neurotic / Erotic), White Knuckle Jerk (Where Do You Get Off?), Cover This Song (A Little Bit Mine), Thermodynamic Lawyer Esq, G.F.D., Red Moom, Lysergide Daydream, The First Step, Jimmy Mushrooms’ Last Drink: Bedtime in Wayne, NJ, Everything is a Lot)

SELF-iSH:

4 songs left (Dr. Sunshine Is Dead, Cotard's Solution (Anatta, Dukkha, Anicca), The Song with Five Names, a.k.a. Soapbox Tao, a.k.a. Checkmate Atheists! a.k.a. Neospace Government, a.k.a. You Can Never Know, Hand Me My Shovel, I’m Going In!)

4 songs eliminated (Self-, 2012, Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer's Prosopagnosia/Pareidolia (As Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus), -Ish)

The Normal Album:

5 songs left (Love, Me Normally, BlackBoxWarrior - OKULTRA, …well, better than the alternative, Laplace's Angel (Hurt People? Hurt People!), Suburbia Overture / Greetings from Mary Bell Township! / (Vampire) Culture / Love Me, Normally)

5 songs eliminated (2econd 2ight 2eer (that was fun, goodbye.), I / Me / Myself, Outliars and Hyppocrates: a fun fact about apples, Marsha, Thankk You for the Dialectics, but I Need You to Leave, Memento Mori: the most important thing in the world)

In Case I Make It:

3 songs left (Vampire Reference in a Minor Key, Cicada Days, Against The Kitchen Floor)

13 songs eliminated (Tomcat Disposables, Becoming the Lastnames, Euthanasia, Falling Up, Um, it’s Kind of a Lot, Half-Decade Hangover, You Liked This (Okay, Computer!), The Main Character, Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, Big Fat Bitchie’s Blueberry Pie, Christmas Tree, and Recreational Jell-o Emporium a.k.a. “Mr. Boy is on the Roof Again” (Feat. Pasta by Sneakers McSqueakers) [From “B.F.B.’s B-Sides: Bagel Batches, Marsh-Mallows, & Barsh-Mallows”], Willard!, White Noise)

Camp Here & There:

2 songs left (Your Body, My Temple, When Somebody Needs You [Song])

10 songs eliminated (Welcome to Camp Here & There, Morning Announcements, Venetian Blind Man (Song), Good Morning, Campers!, The Rhumba of Death, Yes, to Err is Human, So Don’t Be One. (Song), Under A Technicolor Sky, Afternoon Announcements, Under A Monochromatic Sky, Evening Announcements)

Others:

0 songs left

6 songs eliminated (Misanthrapologist, …And If I Did, You Deserved It., Ferryman, Wealth & Hellness, Alma Mater, Mr. Fregoli and the Diathesis-Stress Supermodel, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Con (An Untitled Track))