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by HAL
25 Feb 2016, 09:51
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: password manager anyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 4555

I take my KeyPassX datebase with me / copy it to every machine -even to my phone: KeePassDroid - Android needed some playing around because the keypass file needs to reside on the internal memory (not on the SD-card) Just remember to only enter passwords on the master copy. I have not tried any merg...
by HAL
18 Feb 2016, 16:41
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: ISO PBT Blanks woher?
Replies: 20
Views: 5373

Halvar wrote: Falsche Anglizismen zu benutzen, ist zwar legitim, aber du solltest besser realisieren, dass sowas nur No-Brainer machen!
:lol: Anglizismen sind sowieso lame
by HAL
04 Jan 2016, 22:43
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: OMG OMG OMG SW
Replies: 75
Views: 11034

webwit wrote: It's the same thing with a different cast and set? They usually got the captain and Spock roles spot on, but the rest of the cast usually smelled of B actors on 5 year contracts going to work.
Yes but they did have a beautiful thing going on...
spirk.jpg
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by HAL
21 Dec 2015, 23:53
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: At the End of the Day, Which Keyboard do You Actually Use?
Replies: 191
Views: 41538

At work I use an IBM SSK and once in a while I use my TKL WASD Code with MX Greens. At home I use a TKL RealForce 55g and once in a while the RoyalKludge Topre Clone with 55g with some custom key caps (Jukebox at the moment). Sorry if I didn't follow on other (possible) threads, how's that Royal Kl...
by HAL
21 Dec 2015, 23:11
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: At the End of the Day, Which Keyboard do You Actually Use?
Replies: 191
Views: 41538

At work I use an IBM SSK and once in a while I use my TKL WASD Code with MX Greens. At home I use a TKL RealForce 55g and once in a while the RoyalKludge Topre Clone with 55g with some custom key caps (Jukebox at the moment).
by HAL
14 Dec 2015, 21:55
Forum: Results
Topic: Best input device photo 2015
Replies: 13
Views: 19188

Congratulations
by HAL
23 Nov 2015, 21:13
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Sorry for my spam message
Replies: 6
Views: 2655

Hi all Deskthority Club Member, I'm very sorry for my spam message earlier today. :oops: I was confused with new private message system. :oops: . Please forgive me if i'm disturbing your rest due to the time difference. Best regards, nocturalowl I was very tempted to hit "REPLY TO ALL" as well :lol:
by HAL
22 Nov 2015, 12:40
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: New here!
Replies: 8
Views: 2019

Welcome to DT :) Abandon hope all ye who enter here :o Keyboards can be quite expensive. I see you already started buying key caps. Pretty soon you will find out about a whole new universe beyond Cherry and get intrigued by Topre, IBM Buckling Spring (Model M and Model F ), Beam Springs, Alps, ...
by HAL
08 Nov 2015, 20:24
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What is the best chair to stay 12 hours a day typing on the keyboard?
Replies: 44
Views: 25413

... if you are truly spending 12hrs in it there is only one option http://www.hermanmiller.co.uk/products/seating/performance-work-chairs/aeron-chairs.html I have to agree. I bought an Aeron 8 years ago. Back then they advertised it with the following words: "It will feel as if it was made specific...
by HAL
05 Nov 2015, 14:50
Forum: Gallery
Topic: SA Retro (Burgundy PETSCII)
Replies: 37
Views: 10678

You're right, I don't really regret buying Round 5. It's beautiful. But, you know, the caps are always more burgundy on your neighbor's keyboard... You could have gotten them both, like I did :D Stop doing that, janvkn! It's thanks to you and your photos that I threw a bunch of $$$ at getting both ...
by HAL
03 Nov 2015, 11:39
Forum: Gallery
Topic: SA Retro (Burgundy PETSCII)
Replies: 37
Views: 10678

This is what I got in the mail yesterday.
Pok3r with SA Retro (Burgundy PETSCII)
Pok3r with SA Retro (Burgundy PETSCII)
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by HAL
26 Oct 2015, 21:03
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Buying my first trackball. Advice needed.
Replies: 57
Views: 29066

You might want to consider a Kensington Expert Mouse. I bought one out of curiosity and immediatley liked it. It has a nice replacement for the mouse wheel - a ring around the ball - which works great.
by HAL
23 Oct 2015, 21:12
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: The SurpriseBox Worldwide Trip 2
Replies: 593
Views: 110825

I mixed it up. I intended to send this to Madhias. But then I gave him the wrong box :)
This is what I took out
This is what I took out
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by HAL
15 Oct 2015, 21:50
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The elimination of passwords?
Replies: 44
Views: 6040

Password manager apps are nice and all, but what happens when you need to log in from a different PC? That's why I like KeePass. I use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. I move the encrypted password file around and decrypt as needed with a passphrase. ... and of course like everyone else - I ...
by HAL
28 Sep 2015, 21:45
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ever wondered how we seem like to non keyboard enthusiasts?
Replies: 44
Views: 10840

Quick hint: this washing machine is not a top loading one ;)
by HAL
28 Sep 2015, 21:35
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ever wondered how we seem like to non keyboard enthusiasts?
Replies: 44
Views: 10840

seebart wrote: ... I bet those washing machine enthusiasts grin upon us too. Keyboards? Jeez!
Aren't we just one community?
Tell me which keyboard is inside what washing machine
Tell me which keyboard is inside what washing machine
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by HAL
27 Sep 2015, 18:12
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: CH Products Trackball Pro - vintage unit
Replies: 24
Views: 7403

It is in fairly used condition, but the plastic is akin to that of a model M. What is the best method of removing ballpoint ink from this plastic? I always use warm water a tooth brush and some dish washing detergent. In heavy cases I recomend the dirt eraser which is a very fine sponge. See my pos...
by HAL
19 Sep 2015, 22:24
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: The SurpriseBox Worldwide Trip 2
Replies: 593
Views: 110825

Halvar wrote: Thanks to you, 7bit, for the generous amount of stuff you put in!

HAL, did you get the box? Everything OK with it?
...what.. ...yes.. ...sorry...
I am overwhelmed.

My God, It's Full of Stars
by HAL
08 Sep 2015, 12:10
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi
Replies: 64
Views: 15770

I was a bit apprehensive about greens knowing their weight. I love buckling springs but they are too fatiguing for my girly limbs. :lol: Using the greens for a month though was no problems and honestly switching back to Topre after the month was up it really felt underwhelming at first. I can see w...
by HAL
08 Sep 2015, 11:54
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi
Replies: 64
Views: 15770

Coming from Buckling Spring I like MX Greens. One of my office keyboards is a MX Green (Code TKL).
by HAL
06 Sep 2015, 00:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: SSK - 8 months on and still in love
Replies: 38
Views: 6399

1989 SSK ~1770g
IBM Model M SSK 1395217 from 1989
IBM Model M SSK 1395217 from 1989
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by HAL
05 Sep 2015, 23:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: SSK - 8 months on and still in love
Replies: 38
Views: 6399

1993 industrial SSK ~1650g
IBM Model M industrial  SSK 1395682 from 1993
IBM Model M industrial SSK 1395682 from 1993
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by HAL
05 Sep 2015, 23:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: SSK - 8 months on and still in love
Replies: 38
Views: 6399

seebart wrote: Weigh them. The early ones are heavier.
1987 SSK ~1800g
IBM Model M SSK 1391472 from 1987
IBM Model M SSK 1391472 from 1987
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1993 SSK ~1600g
IBM Model M SSK 1370475 from 1993
IBM Model M SSK 1370475 from 1993
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by HAL
30 Aug 2015, 13:49
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Greetings from darkspider as a new member
Replies: 16
Views: 3198

Welcome to DT! Got any Topre keyboards? :) Sadly, I don't have it, but I want to get one in the future. If I buy Topre brande keyboard, I want an all-45g without tenkey. Welcome to DT! If you use a IBM AT Model F then may be you could consider a 55g Topre. After useing Buckling Spring keyboards (Mo...
by HAL
23 Aug 2015, 21:29
Forum: Try before you buy
Topic: NovaTouch TKL Community Tour
Replies: 320
Views: 270485

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by HAL
21 Aug 2015, 23:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Proof that Friday is the best day of the week, hands down.
Replies: 90
Views: 48661

Just out of interest, how much would you reckon this thing is worth? :D If you clean it and replace the wrong key caps depending on the manufacturing date up to in the range of 200 - 300. Even if the label is missing there could be still be a clue left inside the case as to when this keyboard was p...
by HAL
21 Aug 2015, 22:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Proof that Friday is the best day of the week, hands down.
Replies: 90
Views: 48661

Yup, an industrial, black-badge Model M. It has no model sticker so I'm not sure what part it is, or how old, but judging by the codes on the controller I think it may be from 1988. It is a bit dusty, and the keys could do with some cleaning, but it's in great condition otherwise. Congrats. Nice Fi...
by HAL
20 Aug 2015, 23:50
Forum: Try before you buy
Topic: NovaTouch TKL Community Tour
Replies: 320
Views: 270485

Hypersphere wrote: I've also installed 55g domes...
Where did you get them? Or did you go the expensive way?
by HAL
20 Aug 2015, 23:26
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM SSK club!
Replies: 798
Views: 396104

Madhias wrote: Image
Very nice. Tell us about that cable:
Pexon?
How long is it?
PS/2 or USB?
What?
When?

Cool ... drool
by HAL
20 Aug 2015, 23:13
Forum: Try before you buy
Topic: NovaTouch TKL Community Tour
Replies: 320
Views: 270485

Looking forward to reading the impressions! :) Nova Touch review My personal preference for keyboards switches is: Model F, Topre 55g, Model M (in this order). Layout wise it has to be TKL like my IBM SSK (at work) or the Realforce 87U 55g I use at home or even the Model F Unsaver I am working on. ...

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