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I tended to alternate between upgrading the video card and the cpu/mobo/ram every few years when playing games falls under my acceptable threshold. I got lucky by upgrading ram and the video card last year and my current system will most likely last for a decade as it is pretty solid and I am playing fewer demanding games and games tend to look pretty solid even at lower settings nowadays.

Nobody wanted to join the resistance that can’t even spell loser.

In before someone says they fixed it already. How many more fixes does AI need about simple math and basic facs?

Saturn at night has black hole event horizon vibes.

In a few cases where you are making something once it can be more expensive because you can't buy one teaspoon of a spice or have to buy more than you need. Initially there is cookware to purchase and upkeep, and things like that.

But if you make more than one meal from the same prep, or serve multiple people, eating at home is almost always cheaper in the long run as nearly everything in the kitchen lasts for years at a minimum and often a lifetime. Especially if you plan long term and get staples in bulk when it makes sense and buy more expensive things when they are on sale.

I like my boss and colleagues, but we have an option to work hybrid and working from home 3 days a week is awesome because there aren't any office distractions and I get to do the in person thing for those that need it twice a week. Some people do go into the office every day because that works better for them, and the flexible arrangement works really well for everyone overall.

Those studies have already been done, this is yet another study with the same outcomes. People are happier and more productive working hybrid and WFH.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2022/02/04/3-new-studies-end-debate-over-effectiveness-of-hybrid-and-remote-work/

Two studies in early 2022 validated the views of remote/hybrid work advocates. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive than when they toiled in the office. Working from home led to better work/life balance and was more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.

Now the actual results will vary from person to person and some jobs require some level of in person interaction for a variety of reasons including personal preferences for communication.