# Key Points from IRC Log

• A user mentioned Livedrive, an online backup service offering unlimited storage for £40/year, prompting discussion about whether such unlimited storage claims are legitimate, with another user suggesting Dropbox as an alternative.

• Someone mentioned acquiring a 100W laser cutter in Houston, which another user noted would be capable of cutting decent thickness steel, indicating interest in DIY manufacturing capabilities.

• A discussion about alternative building methods included mentions of earthbag building and straw-bale construction, with one user noting the latter provides excellent sound and heat insulation properties.

• A user shared information about their VR lab construction, recommending that those interested in virtual reality should focus on goggles and head tracking as a more cost-effective approach than full immersion systems.

• For budget VR implementation, stereoscopy with polarization was suggested as a cost-effective technique.

• An article from New Scientist about a "bio-tinkering" event at FuturelabCamp was shared, with criticism that such small DIYbio projects receive disproportionate media attention despite limited technical accomplishment.