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Lucas and I have been best friends since 8th grade. I will miss him forever.

If anyone is interested, he recently released an Android app called BoilerFaves with the SIGAPP club. You can put in your favorite foods and the app will notify you when they are serving those foods at the dining court. I actually developed the original version of the app together with him. He was really proud of it. Here is his Reddit post about it.

Remember when Pal Recreational was gonna be a thing and only classroom PAL was going to be blocked? I member. I gave up and ditched Pandora and remade all my playlists and shit with Spotify. Why Pandora is blocked and Spotify isn't is beyond me.

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Also TunnelBear is a good little VPN app that gives you like a free GB a month or something if you need to get around the boiler firewall for something.

Lots of people that are bike commuting are first time riders doing this. They may have rode to school back in middle school, or around town for fun but usually not as bike commutors that really need to share the road. Learning etiquette and laws are important. College is a time of a lot of growth both academically as well as socially and just straight real world experience. You are 100% correct though, but on some lights.
https://www.amazon.com/Cygolite-600-Hotrod-50-Bicycle/dp/B01IO12V6C/ kind of expensive but worth it. I start my commute into the city at 5:30am so it's not light out yet most of the year and they work great.

Outside of the legal options, may I also suggest you purchase some pepper spray from Amazon for your personal protection? Obviously don't use it unless attacked, but I think it's a good idea for everyone to carry this on their person. You are allowed to carry it. My wife has this on her at all times.

For those curious, pepper spray is completely legal to own and use for the purpose of self defense. It is actually quite cheap on Amazon (around $10), and attaches to keys easily. It's one of the best things you can do to keep yourself safe when staying out late.

My wife carries this around with her at all times. It's pretty stable and should last you your entire undergrad at Purdue.

• large R/C stuff
• connect a cheap voltage reducer and build a big portable charger
• steal a bird, buy a stock dashboard to replace the brain, now you got a scooter for $40. steal another bird, take out battery, rig it up to first bird for extra range

but most likely they're selling them on ebay for $60 each

Yep. This is the one that sticks out in recent memory, because before it got to -17F it was around -13 to -14F with wind gusts around 30-40mph (https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/in/west-lafayette/KLAF/date/2019-1-30). Certainly not a yearly occurrence.

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I recommend reading and working through The C Programming Language, which will likely be your textbook. Java syntax comes from C/C++, so that part will be somewhat familiar. C is a lot more low-level, though.

Horticulture student here. Have you ever owned or cared for a bonsai tree before? They are not like normal houseplants.

Have you ever taken care of a houseplant before? If so, is it easy for you to keep them alive, or do you usually kill them? If you struggle to keep regular houseplants alive, I would think twice about getting a bonsai just yet.

Bonsai are more challenging because they have had both their top growth and their roots pruned at regular intervals to keep the entire plant small. This allows it to grow in a very small pot, which is neat, but also means that it requires a specific type of potting soil and much, much more attention paid to correct watering and fertilization.

Moreover, if you want to keep your bonsai small and healthy long term, you will need to learn how to do this root and top pruning yourself. It needs to be done at certain points in the tree's growth cycle, and doing it at the wrong time can severely stress your tree.

Also, many types of bonsai are not fit to keep indoors year-round. They need a winter dormant period, which requires both the cold and the decreasing day length to trigger, which means they need to spend a good chunk of their life outdoors. However, you can't leave potted plants outside over the winter in our climate without killing their roots unless you insulate (and provide a source of heat for) the pot.

Some bonsai are tropical plants that ARE fit to keep inside year round, but will almost certainly need a lot of light - a south-facing window, right on the windowsill. If you can't provide that, you will need to get a grow light, and even the cheapest of the actually useful ones are still like $25.

TL;DR - If you just want a pretty plant to enjoy for a while before it croaks, buy that bonsai and enjoy it! No shame in that! If you want to keep it alive long term, research bonsai before you buy.

So I actually dug pretty deep into this two semesters ago. Purdue's ID card system is actually run by Blackboard, and uses DESFire EV1 NFC smartcards.

You can download a debugging tool for them for your Android device, and see some details about the card, but unfortunately you're not going to be cloning it anytime soon. The card is encrypted and the keys for the card are stored securely on the device; it's undoubtedly possible to compromise, but I'm not aware of any way of doing so unless you can bruteforce an RSA 2048 key (which, if you could, you would have just invented a money printer).

When you say campus, do you mean that literally, or is it even more than that? I found this map online, which shows like a 5 mile radius as being a no fly zone.

Linenspa 2 Inch Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Twin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N41IPPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H3C6FNZRNWDVSNT7GRQN?psc=1 This. $40 for twin on Amazon and you will not regret it! Friends always complimented on my topper.

A year ago there was a survey done. 70% of students and professors thought they needed to know matlab 30% python. when industry was asked what they wanted 70% said python and 30% said matlab.

Matlab is just too expensive and limited, while python as juypiter or anaconda are just so much more powerful.

Edit: matlab also indexes arrays starting from one, and I have never forgiven them

They filter PAL 3.0 now, so it blocks lots of stuff

> The program, to be in effect after spring break, suspends student access to some major non-academic consumers of bandwidth on PAL3.0 in academic areas of campus between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday (no filtering anywhere overnight or on weekends). The suspended applications include Netflix, Hulu, Apple updates, iTunes, Pandora, iHeartRadio, HBO and Steam.

You can get a VPN though, and bypass it. I like Private Internet Access

AFAIK, they only issue warnings when a complaint is actually sent to the school when you're caught pirating. You'll probably get a slap on the wrist assuming you aren't a repeat offender. I recommend NordVPN next time.

Here's the scooter I had: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F9JNH92/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

During classes, it depends. In lecture halls, there will usually be a spot near the door or in the back where people keep long boards. I would fold my scooter down and put it there. As for smaller classrooms, same idea but typically up against a wall near the door.

In dining halls, you actually can't bring them in with you. For each dining hall they have a "spot" where they'll have you keep it, but obviously all previous plans are out the f****** window this year.

In the end, it was a fantastic idea to have one and was super useful for getting around campus. If you do, remember to ride in the bike lanes and avoid sidewalks if possible. The only reason I won't be on my scooter this year is because I kinda beat the hell out of it. I was going to upgrade to an electric, but as of right now I don't see the purpose in spending that kind of money if I'm going to sit in my dorm all day.

BoilerBall Lights is an app that uses the microphone on your phone and a 3 tone beep to synchronize all mobile devices in the stands to create a choreographed light show using the rear-facing flash on your Apple/Android device.

You can download the BoilerBall Lights App via these links on mobile: App Store | Play Store

I can’t wait to see what this looks like with 14,000+ more phones.

CodeAcademy has

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery (along with Python, Ruby and PHP).

Even has "Design a website" as an entire goal: http://www.codecademy.com/skills/make-a-website

http://www.codecademy.com

I took MA 158 my first semester freshman year and I can easily say Tim Delworth is my favorite professor I've ever had. The way he teaches really helped me learn the material and he's funny too. Most down to earth professor on campus. I wouldn't be doing as well as I am at Purdue if it weren't for Timmy D.

Advantages of 165: possibility of sitting in for Prof Matsuki's class, one less quiz per week, collaboration allowed during quizzes, comparing my roommate's and my experiences (he took 161/2, I took 165/6), their tests always had lower averages. The only difference in the course is how it's paced, you do conic sections in 165, but they do it in 162, and since 165 has one less recitation per week, you need to hand in a few questions at the beginning of recitation as homework. If you've already taken calc I, I'd recommend taking 165, and finishing as much homework as possible early in the semester. I finished about 8 weeks of WebAssign in a week because I was bored. Then you have a lot of free time to kill yourself doing ENGR131 assignments

EDIT: Peter Cook seems to be pretty good

https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/

They also have video lectures.

This might be useful for helping visualize what current is doing in a circuit. Can also be used to check dc homework problems http://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html

Khan academy also has some circuits content that is decent.

It will help you to learn a programming language before you get here but that probably won't help you get into the program in the first place. I hear it is pretty competitive. The thing you should be worrying the most about are your grades and SAT/ACT scores.

As far as getting to learn a programming language, I have heard that http://www.codecademy.com/ is a great resource. Your classes here will probably involve languages like C, and C# so it might be good to learn those even though they are harder to learn than a language like python.

A cheap card reader is <$10 and will work with any computer with a USB port.

Micro and regular SD:

https://www.amazon.com/Vanja-Adapter-Portable-Memory-Reader/dp/B00W02VHM6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDBPW93/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1

From what I remember, it shipped fairly quickly. The sizing is pretty much one-size-fits-most sort of deal

Just redid the math its $8, 190/24 is 190/24=7.91666666667, and I'm not trying to make a profit I just want people to get cheap engineering books and make sure I don't have 24 of them. On Amazon engineering pads are around $14-15 so around %50 of normal price I thought is cool. I'll edit the post.

Willing to travel a bit or prefer in WL/Lafayette?

https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Lafayette-America-Dorothy-Salvo/dp/1596298049

From what I remember (5 years ago) we got a ton of snow or rain and then the next day it froze and 2 in of ice. Then through all of January it was unbelievably cold.

Found weather data that collaborates my story:

https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/KLAF/date/2014-1?req_city=West%20Lafayette&amp;req_state=IN&amp;req_statename=Indiana&amp;reqdb.zip=47906&amp;reqdb.magic=1&amp;reqdb.wmo=99999

When I was in Lafayette/West Lafayette area I frequented Lanie's Barber Shop. I am still looking for a place like this in the Evansville area.

https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&amp;q=lanie's+barber+shop+west+lafayette+in&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=lanie's+barber+shop&amp;hnear=0x8812fd472165042d:0xdf75e293a8a11bef,West+Lafayette,+IN&amp;cid=0,0,17523363267816249806&amp;ei=HGgtUOGrFKTS...

You can use Visual Studio Code. It has code completion and really nice debugging.

You'll need this environment for gcc on Windows https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw-w64/ and then here is VS Code https://code.visualstudio.com/

Lab computers come with VS Code

The one issue I have with Google Drive is that their terms of service are ambiguous and imply that anything you store on there, they can reproduce or do whatever they want with. Dropbox says that your stuff is your stuff.

In reality, it's probably not an issue, but better safe than sorry.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/how-far-do-google-drives-terms-go-in-owning-your-files/75228

Other than buying a high end used TV on facebook/craigslist, you could check out Best Buy outlet or Amazon Warehouse deals but I highly doubt you will find a TV under $100 on those sites.

Also Walmart.com but you aren't going to find a "decent TV" there.

Yeah, I really doubt that the design of the clock was related to "IV" looking like "IU".

http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/files/2013/10/iu-940x626.jpg

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pandora-no-hako/6985986963/

Edit: I kind of wish that the tour guides would stop making up stuff like this and spend more time on the actual awesome stories like the "one brick higher" speech.

AAE 532 would be a bit more in that direction though 251 does cover some of it. If you want something more rigorous than KSP (full N-body integration, gravity gradient torques, nonspherical planets etc.), checkout Orbiter. http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/

I took the class last year when it was offered for the first time. You probably won't be able to register for it unless you are a data science major. If you somehow can get a seat, don't take it. The class was 3 homeworks, a project, and an exam. The python skills that you learn are only applicable to data scientists, and even that's a stretch. The material covered in the class is just basic python data structures and the basic syntax of the language. The only useful part, at least to me, was learning a few data science libraries such as numpy and pandas. If you want to learn python, it is a very easy language to learn from a book or a website. One of my favorite websites to learn new languages is hackerrank.com because it forces you to learn by doing while also providing a tutorial for each problem to teach you the needed skills. Here is a link to their python tutorials: Python at Hackerrank.

>Install an older version of python that supports PySide and then copy my code into these older python documents.

Might be easier if you just download the Python 2.7 version of Anaconda and have it taking care of packages including PySide.

https://www.anaconda.com/download/

How much knowledge do you currently have of CSS? It is fairly easy to get started in css following some easy guides like http://w3schools.com/css/default.asp

Feel free to ask me for any help you might need as I work with web languages all the time.

Also this looks to be the css for this subreddit. http://www.reddit.com/r/Purdue/stylesheet.css?v=09322deeccfadb5b478d1e1c7e207ced

This is a spiritual successor to @PurdueCash > I hide cash around campus and give clues for you to find it!

Except we're switching things up and using Snapchat. This'll go into full swing during BGR but for now, here's how it works:

1. Add boilercash on Snapchat
2. The first 15 will be added as friends so you can see my story
3. This Saturday, I'll hide a snapcode somewhere on campus
4. Throughout the day, I'll post clues to my story to help you find it
5. Follow the clues! The first to find the hidden snapcode gets $20

I'll also add everyone to a group snapchat for feedback

PLEASE ONLY ADD BOILERCASH IF YOU'RE ON CAMPUS AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE THIS SATURDAY

UPDATE: If you're downvoting for a reason I haven't addressed, please explain. The aim is to create a fun scavenger hunt for the Purdue community.

For those concerned about damaging campus, this is NOT the same as Purdue Cash and not affiliated with whoever ran it. I want this to be an improved version that everyone can get behind, hence the beta and a call for feedback. If it damages campus or becomes a safety concern then things will need to change or come to a stop completely.

https://www.amazon.com/LUCID-Lavender-Infused-Memory-Mattress/dp/B01MRSN4GW/ref=asc_df_B01MRSN4GW/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=191929469666&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=11610733919974851002&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&am... this one i still have and it’s sooo comfy and smells super nice

There are the $400 eInk solutions (Remarkable comes to mind), but for less than 200 I'd recommend RocketBook. It's basically a notebook that you write on with a pen, take a pic with the app which scans it to Google drive, then wipe it off with a damp cloth. It works pretty well imo, just be sure to use the right pen (Frixxion or something like that).

There are a few different models, some you can microwave to clean others a damp cloth. I'd go with the ones that you use the cloth as the microwave models have a limited number of uses. Also, the pen is erasable so that's nice.

https://www.amazon.com/Rocketbook-Erasable-Reusable-Wirebound-Notebook/dp/B071Y3MSRK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3UN305JQP9FFZ&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=rocketbook&amp;qid=1606140425&amp;s=office-products&amp;sprefix=Rocketbook%2Caps%2C876&amp;sr=1-2

I am kind of confused about textbooks. So, I was under the impression that all we needed for each classes was one physical textbook and we would do readings/homework from that like in highschool. However, on my purdue under my textbooks, for my chem 115 class it has this link to the amazon store- https://purdue.amazon.com/PURDUE-UNIV-LAFAYETTE-ACCESS-CHEMISTRY/dp/1259971856?ie=UTF8&amp;ref_=purdue_coursecatalog It doesn't have an image or any reviews on it so I was unsure whether the $120 was for just the access code on webassign(which sounds like highway robbery for just the homework) or whether the book was included. My confusion is mostly because of webassign(which 90% of people gave 1 star reviews online).

Keep in mind that you can buy a pretty good twin mattress on Amazon for $150 with free shipping.

It looks like there's also one for $83, also with free shipping.

It looks like it would let me deliver to Amazon @ Krach for Moutain Dew Code Red, 12pk, 12 oz Cans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E6UZL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8ZdMybTSVH3X8

I have no clue why you can't.

Had trouble with PAL Gaming for a long time, iTAP couldn't help me, so I just got a travel router off amazon for $20 and made my own wifi network from my ethernet connection. The router (https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT300N-V2-Repeater-Performance-Compatible/dp/B073TSK26W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543442763&amp;sr=8-4) has an ethernet output as well so you can keep your ethernet connection while having your own wifi connection. Use the wifi for my google home mini.

I avoid the problem by buying a U-lock that's beefier than the bike itself.

I've been having good results with the Kryptonite New York Standard bike lock. It's a little pricy, but I have a nice bike, so it was worth the piece of mind to me. It's also very well reviewed and even endorsed by the Lock Picking Lawyer on YouTube.

Did you try to rewash? Most Crayola products will wash out (unless it’s a fabric marker). If not these Carbona things work miracles, just get the one designed for the specific stain you have.

Carbona Stain Devils №3 Ink & Crayon, 1.7 oz (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HUZ7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xtRwFbJQ9PEV7

The first two semesters are Java and C, and a majority of classes after that where projects are in a “standardized” language use Java, C, and C++. You will do only Java in the first semester and only C in the second.

If you’re looking to get a head start, I always recommend tutorialspoint, just going through the topics and following along. For C, there’s also this book, though you do not need to have any experience beforehand to succeed.

>So if you censor your traffic with something like BTGuard for torrents and a VPN for direct downloads, would you still get that notice?

I really don't know. You can try whatever you want, just don't be surprised if you get notices from Purdue about it. More information here. In my opinion, college is already hard enough without having to deal with extra bullshit on top of it.

>do you reckon they would notice that?

I don't know what kind policy they have (if any) about download limits. I just know that downloading massive amounts of stuff over the internet (especially if it's illegally obtained) is definitely going to get the notice the IT staff, and that's probably not something you want.

>Sorry if I'm too insistent, I just depend a hell lot on torrents :)

You should find a different (ie. legal) way of obtaining content then. Even if you get away with it in college, you will be held liable for that kind of stuff when you live in the real world.

my go-to is Nitro Surge and i usually go for the lemon lime or watermelon flavor

for people who prefer a non-caffeinated pre workout, i recommend Genius Pre

Every Tenant's Legal Guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/141332505X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here's an Amazon link (not an affiliate link) of the book. I'm sure you could get similar from other bookstores or even free online.

Android app you can import flashcards from #quizlet, text, Excel. Teaches through notifications, quizzes, flashcards and pronunciation checking
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mv.cordova.quasar.app

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Headphones-TOPOINT-Microphone-Handsfree/dp/B07DG279MB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=EUJRR1B0USFM&amp;keywords=sleep+mask+headphones&amp;qid=1664292773&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjI1IiwicXNhIjoiNC44NCIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTQifQ%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=sleep+mask+headphones%2Caps%2C98&amp;sr=8-3

^This product was a lifesaver for me when I was living with my roommate who liked to stay up until 4 or 5 in the morning. I listened to white noise or ASMR. I would also recommend a talk with your roommate. Maybe they can try to noise proof their room with a blanket under the door or foam.

Yes, actually. I have this one from Belkin. 12 outlets, and an 8 ft cord. That’s an Amazon link, order it to one of the lockers on campus and it’ll be there by Monday.

Outlets in dorms are notoriously badly placed. They won’t be where you want them. An extension cord that’s ziptied to your bed is nice too, so that you can use your phone while you’re in bed. I have a Lörby USB charger that I love, but that’s only available at Ikea.

If you want or need more than one (especially if you plan on playing on a console online) definitely grab an Ethernet router. Since ITAP doesn’t allow wireless routers, I got this one and it works great

I lofted for both years I lived in the dorms. All of those are legitimate negatives, but the extra space you get is definitely necessary if you wanna be able to move around your room or put a TV in or something. Just buy some of these clip-on fans and you should be fine. The only valid reason to not loft is if you're bringing a girl over.

Last bit of advice is to ignore everything that happens in that Purdue Moms' facebook group. It's a damn cesspool

I am taking that course right now (final is on Friday). CAVEAT: This is my second time through calculus - I'm taking this as a refresher.

The course is structured into eight modules. Modules 4 and 8 are the midterm and final exam respectively. In a normal semester, you would study one-half of a module each week, but in the compressed summer schedule, you need to finish a module a week.

I really like how the homework is structured. You enter your answers online, and get immediate feedback. You get three tries at a particular question before it locks you out for that particular answer, but you can try the question again; the system generates a new question with new numbers. There is no reason not to get 100% on your homework.

You can have a second attempt on a quiz if you have at least 80% on the corresponding homework assignment.

You are allowed any non-graphing, non-CAS calculator. The only graphing calculator allowed is the TI-84 Plus (including the CE model). If you are looking for a calculator, I recommend the Casio fx-115ESPLUS2; it will come in handy for calculating partial sums of infinite series. It also does numerical integration and differentiation so you can check your answers, and has push-button decimal-fraction conversion. It is also only $16. 🙂

You are provided with formula sheets that are entirely adequate for the exams. Print them out and use them on your homework and quizzes so you learn where all the information is.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.

You can meme about sponsoring lectures as a meme (I certainly did), but what teacher wants to have their curriculum devalued by sponsors? The greatest amount of advertising that Turkstra does in his lectures is for club organizations. If you were a professor, I doubt you would want the integrity of your teaching to go down for any reason, so it's less risky to decline any sort of corporate sponsorships (imagine if, instead of NordVPN, it were a company like Lockheed-Martin or Raytheon). In any case, if they did want to sponsor anything, they would have to go through the university first.

Gotrax GXL V2 Commuting Electric Scooter - 8.5" Air Filled Tires - 15.5MPH & 9-12 Mile Range - Version 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K9MB6X1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_VB8DBD3MSC5RD68KDK23?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Yeah, these temperature swings can be wild.

Mar 8, 2003: 62F

Also Mar 8, 2003: 28F

(from looking through the weather history)

As a general rule, google the name and author with 'pdf' after it. If that fails, check libgen.is and other repository sites. If that fails, there are subreddits and discords to go to and ask someone for a copy.

If you choose Poly, you will need Windows to run Fusion 360. I recently learned that windows is a security nightmare. Cortona can send any if your data to Microsoft at anytime. MacOS is better with data privacy, but you really down own your software. It restricts you in a lot of ways. If you're tech savvy (or even care) I've been debating the idea of switching to Linux and running windows in a VM when I need Windows-only software.

My advice: if you're interested or care about privacy, check out PrivacyTools.io: https://www.privacytools.io/ You can find many opensource software alternatives.

Keep Google, and Microsoft from collecting and selling your data! :)

If you want a really good tasks app I highly recommend TickTick, I’ve tried a bunch of other apps and this one has the most useful features that are free. It is also available on pat platforms

This acer swift 3 is on sale the specs look pretty decent for the price. https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Display-Octa-Core-Processor-SF314-43-R2YY/dp/B08YD1JLJF/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=acer+laptop&amp;qid=1643683347&amp;sr=8-8

Simply understanding how a vpn works could tell you this. You’re traffic (for most vpns) is encrypted from you to the provider. All Purdue can see is you’re using a VPN (not illegal) and has no way to see the traffic between you and the VPN (aka all web traffic when using a vpn).

I used Mullvad personally but ymmv.

A) Purdue (and most people in general) doesn't care that much about monitoring internet activity to "catch me illegally downloading content". They have a block on for the ip addresses of some of these download sites but that's about it (in so far as I know).

B) VPNs should encrypt your internet traffic so Purdue doesn't see what you're looking at. Even basic free ones like ProtonVPN (Free mode, which I use) do so. Obviously though, don't use Purdue Anyconnect VPN.

TP-Link Safestream Multi WAN VPN Router | 1 Gigabit WAN+3 Gigabit WAN/LAN+1 Gigabit LAN Port | IPsec/L2TP/PPTP VPN Supported| SPI Firewall | DoS Defense | Lightning Protection(TL-R600VPN) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B60SCG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_QG8DTX79TSYQNH75KG9G

This is what I have. You'll want something thay can handle the gigabit ethernet here at school, plus it has some VPN settings if you're feeling spicy. When you're first setting it up you may have to call itap because their network doesn't like unrecognized devices on the network. Mine worked on and off for about a week and then it finally just started working reliably.

It's not too late to register for the class during the summer. This would cost you about 1.5-2k in tuition (assuming in-state). You can take this at a regional Purdue campus if you want.

Since you've failed this course before, you must retake it at Purdue (regional campus or main), you can't retake it at Ivy tech or another college.

You can also defer and take it again during the fall if it is not a required pre-requisite for one of your fall classes.

Also, I would recommend studying concepts that you're weak in using coursera for the time being. There is a Calc. 1 course on there that consists of 16 2-hour lectures. link

I wish you the best and I hope your recovery goes smoothly.

Purdue community should create Nextdoor groups. It’s an app for communicating with people in your neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods. If West Lafayette or Purdue doesn’t have one, then someone can start one and start inviting via phone numbers, etc . Having lived in many different cities and used other resources, I’ve found NEXTDOOR to be the best by far!! https://nextdoor.com/. The app is great for everything from buying/selling/local tips, general discussion, etc

I'm going to start organizing Age of Empires LAN parties.

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I'm not sure how the purdue web server works, but php code will not typically be processed in a .html file. Try renaming your file to .php instead.

If you're just getting started with web development, I would not play with purdue's server. There's a lot of better ways to get started with development locally. This tutorial explains how to get a development server for php set up locally. Good luck :)

For any of you that happens to use Google home/ Google assistant, I made an action that allows you to check what’s the current stage in ranked mode: https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000b0fbb09542?hl=en

I figured that may have been the case lol :)

Not gonna lie, that project was pretty damn cool, I wish I could've spent more time looking into it

I hope they take both Dominik and my feedback seriously and work to improve the course. However, it's likely that Fall 2020 will be another difficult semester for many courses due to the current virus situation. I've had my Threadripper and RTX 2080 super build aiding in the processing of Coronavirus research 24/7 starting around February

https://foldingathome.org/

Here's the page to track the contributions that I've made: https://stats.foldingathome.org/donor/64332724

Congrats! That's an accomplishment in and of itself, if I remember correctly that was one of the majors that you were considering, was that your first choice?

If you are on windows, I would highly recommend you use WinSCP as it integrates well with PuTTY.

I use WinSCP to easily move files to my local computer or edit them in my local computer. I changed the editor to open up files on my local computer in Sublime Text 3 from WinSCP so it's a really simple GUI program. When I need to run commands on the terminal, I just use the "Open session in PuTTY" button and you have an ssh session set up. It's really convenient.

You can ssh into maven from using PuTTY on windows or terminal on OSX/Linux - no VPN required either

From there, you can do all of your development, including run git. The ~/www directory is what is hosted on web.ics.purdue.edu/~username so if you need you can run git in that directory to pull changes.

If you want to have your master branch automagically updated to be put in your ~/www directory, you could write a cron script or put in commit hooks.

If you want to host a git server on ~~web.ics~~ maven, look into Gitolite

1. Consider CS Bridge I would highly recommend that. I did it myself and it gave me an edge coming into the first CS course.

2. Build your resume even with non CS stuff on there and begin applying in early August and going through r/cscareerquestions as soon as possible. If you don't land an internship it's totally okay freshman year. You'll want to land sophomore and junior summer internships if you can, and you can opt for working on side projects and doing summer school after freshman year. Try doing that and also consider cold emailing professors to try and do research work by the time you're a sophomore. School will never directly prepare you to get a job. That's all on you, and you have to figure things out on your own. The career fairs will seem intimidating, and keep in mind most people dont get their internships at the career fair. The application process for internships and jobs can seem depressing, but keep your head up. I highly highly recommend you go through the easy questions on leetcode.com, use the book "Cracking the Coding Interview" by Gayle Laakman, and read the algorithms textbook "CLRS" (just google that). Getting this head start puts you ahead of the curve of many other CS students as a freshman. Try building a simple website or build a simple project, and don't be concerned about using something super modern or ultra impressive for your projects. I would recommend considering the odin project or freecodecamp as good starting points. Good luck!

Unfortunately I do not know what changes they may have actually implemented.

Here's what you may encounter:

10% MS Excel * Basic calculations and data analysis * Scatter plots * (Linear & non-linear) regression * Making evidence based claims after the data analysis / scatter plotting / regression is complete

45% MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) * Basic data types (int, float, char,.string, arrays, boolean, etc.) * Vector / matrix calculations * Variable scope * Conditional statements (if, else if, else, and, or, ==, <, >, <=, >=, ~=) * Print statements * File input and output * Loops (for, while, do while) * Nested loops * Functions * Then while learning all of that, you'll be doing assignments similar to what I described in the MS Excel section, some assignments will be different than that though * We use MATLAB which is a proprietary product from Mathworks. There is a free way to use it, however if you can afford to, I would highly recommend just buying the dang thing, it's around $110 iirc and it will save you massive amounts of time and headaches if you just buy the tool once you know you need it after the first day of class

45% Python * Pretty much the same thing as everything under MATLAB but you'll need to learn how to do it in Python, the syntax and the way you do certain things changes * Last fall we used Anaconda and then from Anaconda, you get the Spyder IDE (interactive development environment) * https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual

You can save yourself time and credit hours by going to http:/w3schools.com/html. And then do http://w3schools.com/css once you get the hang of html. It's how I learned the basics and it will give you a semester's worth of knowledge.

https://devdocs.io

I was in the same boat as you. The different links will take you to the Mozilla Developer Network pages, which has some great walkthroughs that start at the basics. Combine that with W3Schools and CodeAcademy, like others have said. Use the "assignments" that MDN tells you to do as a way to make sure you understand what you've read.

Get yourself a good unmanaged switch and CAT6 (Ethernet) cables. That switch and those cables support gigabit speeds and will fit your use case nicely. The switch is plug and play with no need for configuration or setup.

If PAL gaming doesn’t work, the usual advice is to use your own router by means of an Ethernet cable. I actually bought this guy to extend my apartment’s wifi but apparently it can function as a router since it has an Ethernet port. Only $14.

I got this one and it's pretty good. Like all memory foam toppers, it can get a little hot at night but it's worth it for the comfort. I'm 155~ lb so not sure if that matters much.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Ethernet-Adapter-Supporting/dp/B00ET4KHJ2/ref=asc_df_B00ET4KHJ2/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=198076677096&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=17366296047528971271&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=...

Or better yet this:

https://www.target.com/p/anker-usb-c-to-ethernet-adapter-portable-1-gigabit-network-hub/-/A-79804237?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&amp;AFID=google_pla_df&amp;fndsrc=tmnv&amp;DFA=71700000085370386&amp;CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R000011tbmaQAA-Anker_BTCFY21_Solo_Fli...

Def get a USB 3.0 one.

Thanks for the info, unfortunately it seems like I only have a 10/100 LAN port router with only up to 867MbPs at 5Ghz connection...

I'll probably end up buying a gigabit router from Amazon.

Does this look good? (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1/ref=sr\_1\_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Best+Gigabit+Router&amp;qid=1627345589&amp;sr=8-4)

The old router: https://www.wavlink.com/en\_us/product/WL-WN530H4.html

Hi, I've lived in the Midwest my entire life. Allow me to save you some trouble:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787JKMTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1

These are what I use. I know Amazon is out of stock, but something similar to those will carry you a long way. Just wear boots, save yourself the trouble.

If you lift your bed: pipe insulation for the metal edge so you don’t bonk your head, long zip ties to secure your power strip to the bed upright, a clip on light for your bed, storage hanging bins for snacks (hang on your bed frame Simplehouseware Over Door/Wall Mount 4 Clear Window Pocket Organizer, Beige https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MHYJXN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZW461SMAB1550W0AY94F?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1), shower shoes, waterproof boots.

This doesn't necessarily have the old test problems, but it's pretty darn close.

https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Engineering-Fundamentals-Solution-Manual/dp/B092CBH4SQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=talavage&amp;qid=1618773098&amp;sr=8-2

Hey gang,

We just published over 200 pages of problems with solutions on Amazon so check it out if it's something that might interest you.

https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Engineering-Fundamentals-Solution-Manual/dp/B092CBH4SQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=talavage&amp;qid=1618773098&amp;sr=8-2

Hey, just curious, is this the right book? I just wanted to make sure before I bought the 5th edition myself.

>yay, theft

You could take this even further. Say their rebuke has cause the floor to collectively repent and change their ways. Take up a collection to replace the theived salt. Buy two 1000 packs off amazon for $11 each, wrap them up in wrapping paper and put a bow on them, and then ship them to your RA to gift back to the dining court, along with a note of holiday tidings, gratitude, and repentance.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LR1G5C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_cruVFbHQZJSB2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

I stopped a while back so I’m sorry for that. Besides I mainly fixed phones of friends & family as I was into it for the fun of it.

As for case look for any that has bumps. The link below is an example of what I mean, anything similar will do

elcase Air Bolster iPhone XR Clear Case - Protective iPhone XR Case Shockproof Drop Protection, TPU Bumper, Scratch-Resistant Hard PC Back - iPhone XR Cover Case 6.1 inch Compatible (Crystal Clear) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4CXVV1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P50NFbJJSQVE4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

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You could try adding some bed risers: amazon

I've seen taller than that specifically, bed bath & beyond also has them

Not sure if it'll be big enough for you, but I got this one a few years ago on Amazon and I love it. Really good if you're going to carry around a laptop.

Not sure how to describe it, but basically the pouch for the laptop is between where the straps connect to the backpack and your back, so the center of gravity is close to you. What's nice about it is that even when it's filled to the brim and with a laptop, I don't feel like I'm going to tip over. It came in handy for my last years in grad school and really nice when I travel too.

Inside the main pouch (not laptop one), there's also smaller pockets (one with a zipper) for smaller items too. One of them is meant to hold a tablet, but I like putting loose papers in it as it prevents them from getting crushed or torn (until I put too many papers in there).

I would get some nice clairefontaine from amazon. There is some quality paper.

oh, got it. thx for clarifying. could I also just buy it off amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Early-Transcendentals-James-Stewart/dp/1285741552/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Stewart%27s+Calculus%3A+Early+Transcendental%27s+book+%288th+edition%29&amp;qid=1553993600&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1

Additionally, since you mentioned you don't know much about VPNs, downloading paid VPN software like NordVPN, Windscribe, or IPVanish is going to do a better job at protecting your information while torrenting as opposed to a free VPN or a browser extension.

These saved me freshman year. They use noise cancelling technology to generate an equal and opposite waveform to help cancel out the noise.

I received a face shield with my wellness kit. You could try contacting Protect Purdue; however, if you are looking for another option, I’ve heard good things about these.

Try looking for another university's online material or an MIT OCW on linear circuit analysis. You could get the book associated with the course, assuming you're in 201/202 and not 20001/20002 I think they have a different book.

https://www.amazon.com/VEHHE-Straws-Stainless-Drinking-Reusable/dp/B07CZW9V7W/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1OGERFVVD27CW&amp;keywords=metal+straw&amp;qid=1582063765&amp;sprefix=workout+leggings%2Caps%2C353&amp;sr=8-4

^ 4 metal straws for $4 on Amazon