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Re: U-Haul trailer light wiring disabled our Subaru; U-Haul insurance unresponsive - 9 days ago

Aside from the Facebook social media idea, this kind of thing is what small claims court is for.

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Re: Apple will hold off on G5 for iPhone till 2020 - 9 days ago

I want them to go back to the adb port for charging. None of this fancy usb thing. It will never last.

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Re: Thoughts on used MacBook Pros - 10 days ago

I kind of agree with the idea of keeping her on windows. The cost of getting Mac software. among other things, could suggest that staying with windows. Windows 10 is actually a pretty good OS and reasonably easy to use, especially if you never go into the classic, old school mode. If there is a Microsoft store nearby, I recommend going there for a low key try out of the newest computers. With goo

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Re: Cars as a Christmas or holiday gift, would you be upset at your SO for buying a car without your knowledge? - 10 days ago

I probably would be, although if I were the SO and my partner had been unreasonably refusing to get or replace a car, then that would change my vote.

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Re: Cost of Public Water vs Private Water Well - 10 days ago

On a tangent, Catalina island has a system where sea water is is used for toilets. And fresh for pretty much everything else.

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Re: Smart Locks for external door without deadbolt? - 12 days ago

Not sure if it will work in your situation but maybe an electric strike?

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Shopping outside the Amazon Universe - 14 days ago

Dohhhh.... occasionally I have to remind myself that there are places to shop outside of the Amazon eco system, which I throughly appreciate. Looking for an epson scanner, I went to BH Photo which was the same as the Amazon price, with free shipping and extended holiday returns (till Feb 1).

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Re: In 1996, Apple pondered opening Apple Cafe restaurants - 29 days ago

At the Apple visitor center in Cupertino, at the new HQ, which is right across the street from the ring, they have a full blown coffee shop. It is fully configured as an Apple business. Fairly minimalist as you would expect. Everyone wears black turtlenecks, not. :

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Re: Basic water leak sensor that uses your wifi router - 4 weeks ago

Quotewowzer Interesting. Are there any network (wired) systems that can run off of 120AC? My quick search didn't seem to find any... The Zircon seems to drain its battery within 3 months.... I've not seen an ac powered systems although there should be no reason why you can't connect an ac wall wart to it if you are handy. But as I said, six months in, my ihome is doing just fine battery-wise

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Re: Lactose Intolerant Mashed Potatoes - 4 weeks ago

Good recipe. I tried a cauliflower recipe a couple of years ago and it was pretty good.

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Re: Basic water leak sensor that uses your wifi router - 4 weeks ago

I have had no problems with the sensor dropping WiFi connection. Actually own and setup a total of five iHome sensors . Aside from my mom’s, I have a water sensor, motion sensor, multi sensor (light, motion, temp, humidity), door sensor, all in another home. And zero problems with maintaining WiFi connection. There are Apple base stations in both homes, don’t know if that accounts for lack of

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Basic water leak sensor that uses your wifi router - 4 weeks ago

I don't usually recommend something here but wanted to do a shout out for the iHome Control Wi-Fi Dual Leak Sensor iSB02. Aside from it's relatively low cost ($30, lower if you get it at Bed Bath and Beyond and use a code), a big advantage is that it does not require buying a special home hub. It works through your wifi router. Setup is relatively easy and with the two detectors (one on a six foo

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Re: Verizon discounts prepaid unlimited plan to $65 when you set up autopay - 5 weeks ago

Been prepaid Verizon for 10 years and just moved from $45 3 gb to $50 7gb (with limited rollover). I find that I don't use up the data.

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Re: Cut curve into 1/4" Lexan/polycarbonate sheet. Pretty pricey. Don't want to screw it up. - 5 weeks ago

How close are the tolerances? I have seen some workers at my place, score the line or jigsaw it. And then flame polish the edge. It can be done but all processes require skill and practice. My three cents.

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Re: Gee..... GE continues downward spiral - 6 weeks ago

Started with Jack Welch in my opinion.

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Accessing fm chip in older iPhones - 6 weeks ago

Interesting. And just when I switched over to bluetooth headset.

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Re: MS office 2011 vs nuke-and-pave - 6 weeks ago

Do you have a disk or dmg for office 2011? I was in the same situation and learned that Microsoft no longer makes available an installer even if you have purchased a legitimate copy. Not sure what the solution is. For me, I had to buy a copy of 2016. If they exchange and edit files from others, then I understand needing MS office vs Neo office or similar. If they are teachers, then an education

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Re: Anyone know anything about (music) artist contracts? - 6 weeks ago

California?

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Re: Anyone visit the VLA or Trinity test site? - 2 months ago

QuoteKate We visited both on our five year trek in the motorhome. Managed to mark our calendars so we were sure to make it when Trinity was open. It was really impressive, especially the homestead out in the middle of nowhere. I wrote about both visits (VLA and Trinity) on my blog at the time, two posts on Trinity, one on the VLA. Here are links if anybody cares. Trinity Part 1 Trinity Part

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Re: Anyone visit the VLA or Trinity test site? - 2 months ago

The trinity open house caravan to the site is on oct 6.

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Anyone visit the VLA or Trinity test site? - 2 months ago

The vla is the very large array in New Mexico and trinity is where they test the atomic bomb.

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Re: Used camera purchase advice-Sony, Fuji, or Pentax? - 2 months ago

Let us know what u end up doing. For my part, I would add that My lens kit is a 21mm pancake Pentax and a 18-200 tamaron. Also, the ks01 body is relatively small (my hands are medium size for a guy) and feels a little cramped which could be a factor (I got used to it and now have no problems, but it’s no Nikonf). So if you get one i’d Test drive it in person or be able to return it.

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Re: Used camera purchase advice-Sony, Fuji, or Pentax? - 2 months ago

I recommend the Pentax ks2 or 1. I own one now (have owned a k100d and a k7) and there is, and this a emotional reaction, it is closest for me to shooting with an traditional 35mm slr I learned on. That would be a Honeywell spotmatic and minolta srt 101. upgraded with niceties like autofocus and autoexposure and a good low light level response. (Pushed tri-x in a dslr.)

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Re: Wall mount an old iMac? - 2 months ago

Ahh I may have misunderstood. Did the wall mount fail? I guess this setup already had the iMac vesa plate.

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Re: Maine Schooner cruises? - 2 months ago

The company I went on a few years ago is not in business but I recommend doing this type of cruise. This one is pretty similar to what I did. It may be a little late in the year, but I did mine right when the colors were changing and it was nice. The windjammers are small so there can be not a lot to do but sightsee as they travel from place to place.

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Re: Wall mount an old iMac? - 2 months ago

Maybe your model can use a vesa mount? It involve removing the stand from the "monitor/cpu" unit and replacing it with a metal vesa compatible bracket. This is an apple sanctioned thing. They even sold the bracket for a while (still do?)

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Re: iPad iOS updates on discontinued models - 2 months ago

Also will add that if any apps you have which won't work with a new iOS, they will remain on the device but not start up. I get a "this app needs to be updated" message.

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Re: 12" iPad owners - Do you like or regret buying? - 2 months ago

Quotedavemchine I have both a regular iPad and the pro. I prefer the pro by far. The regular iPad has too small text for me so I’m always enlarging and the scrolling to see the whole screen. The pro is perfect in size for me. This is a good point. I use mine to read. pdf art tutorials and it doesn't require constant pinning and zooming in and out.

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Re: So why ain't things cheaper record harvests prices corn, soy, arabica coffee - 3 months ago

Economiccs. Growers are storing a part of their crop waiting for prices to go back up. Or so says this article. It is about halfway down.

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Re: See any interesting lLabor Day Sales or Deals? - 3 months ago

Samsung 509 gb ssd evo for $89 before taxes. You need the Sunday promo code. Good price on name brand.

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