Action!

Laptop Fix

First up, laptop’s screen is fixed just quite a week after being brought in for repair. And I found the receipt earlier today after quite—but just quite—the hassle last month). It’s also a bit snappier now that I’ve uninstalled the preinstalled antivirus. Yeah, it took me to come across a Linus Tech Tips video saying that Windows Defender or whatever it’s called now is good enough. That also means I still have the freebie Trendmicro installs available. Will be holding off longer for the ram or ssd upgrade.

Phones

In “need” of a top-tier phone, and giving up on official availability of Xperia Compacts, my choices are down to the Xperia XZ1, LG G6, and Nokia 8. I even made a rating system. It was quite a battle, but alas, I’m going for the one that scored lowest. Win for brand affinity. I kinda sealed the decision by ordering an Xperia casing hope holding off until the local release of the XZ2 would bring a good price drop.

And speaking of the XZ2, props again to Sony for completing their small-medium-large lineup for this year.

On other phone stuff, Mama’s phone got a touch screen problem and I’m not really sure if 2,000 pesos to have it repaired is ok with me. it certainly isn’t ok with her, but the need for fixed stuff makes it difficult for me. haha.

Autodesk Updates

Yep, work stuff. Autodesk released this year’s software versions (2019). We’ve also started migration to the subscription model with my AutoCAD license/subscription and 4 of our Building Design Suite licenses—now AEC Collection Subscriptions. Kinda sucks how it’s changed to that, however, I guess it sucks because it’s pricier. If you think about it, it’s not so different from the Office 365 model I’m quite happy about.

Action Figures

MAFEX JL Superman arrived aroung the time of Superman’s 80^th anniversary. It’s actually more of a proper BvS Superman. I can now do that Dawn of Justice display. Kinda off, though, that the Wonder Woman figure, especially because of the face sculpt, becomes the least pleasing figure of the three. I found its better angle, though—focus on the left (her left) side of her face.

And about displays, Thad's youtube channel concept diorama suggestion is pending implementation. Yeah, I’ll have to get back to him on that soon. I also have to do that illustration board photoshoot backdrop idea soon. Good thing I got some space cleared on the drafting/hobby table.

Superhero Stuff

DCTV shows, Legends of Tomorrow is done for the season, the others are ending soon, and Supergirl returns. i got quite busy halfway through the month so episodes to watch have piled up. Oh, and Agents of SHIELD’s also probably coming to a series finale.

New Deadpool and Venom trailers are out but it’s really all about Infiniy War these days. And so, Infinity War. Wow. That was heavy, and it was oddly good despite its weight. Yeah, another MCU win.