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Re: Looking for a small camera with some zoom - Yesterday

I love my Sony DSC HX99. Great pocket camera with SuperZoom.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: macOS is sometimes silly - 8 days ago

The USB dongle is detected as a mouse and a keyboard, since it can control both of them.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: schwing?!….Dick’s is up, way up…. - 8 days ago

It’s been said before, but it needs to be repeated, your very witty titles are fantastic! Thanks for the laughs!

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: OT: why Icelandic eruption could matter internationally. - 16 days ago

Very interesting video about this incident

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Watched “The Killer” on Netflix - 16 days ago

I can recommend The Killing. A great murder mystery from back in 2014.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Select Roundtrip Airfare Flight: Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Tokyo, Japan (HND/NRT) $587 (normally $850.00) Travel Feb-April 2024 - 20 days ago

Great Prices. Make sure you also check out Zip Air, no frills owned by Japan Airlines. LAX to Narita, RT for as low as $422. They get good reviews, you pay a reasonable price for any additions. I am using them for my first ever trip to Japan on the 22nd of this month. Business Class Lay Flat seats are $1230. They don't fly everyday, Narita only from SJC, SFO and LAX. They do show up in Googl

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Tesla is doing great attracting truck buyers - 22 days ago

Some states have penalties for parking without charging in EV spots.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: not in Mint condition?!…..Mint (app) is shutting down…. - 22 days ago

I have both, but love Mint-Especially that my logged transactions go back to 2011. I hope the data can be migrated. I have always despised Intuit with the terrible support of Mac products over the years with Quicken and Quickbooks, and now they will ruin my other stalwarts, CreditKarma and MailChimp. I have recommended many people to Mint. The abandonment is real, and it hurts! Thanks for posti

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Tesla is doing great attracting truck buyers - 23 days ago

Ironically, the Teslas have a highest percentage of American Parts, and are manufactured in Fremont and Texas?

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Electricity prices outside of California - 4 weeks ago

California PG&E at the peak is over $0.50/kWh. We have a monopoly that gets regulated by a very political CPUC. Thank goodness I have solar.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: iPad "CarPlay" - 4 weeks ago

QuoteDeusxMac Interesting. I have an old non-cellular iPad. I wonder if I could use AirDrop from my iPhone to display Maps on the iPad. I'll have to investigate that. Only cellular iPads have GPS capability.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: iPhone 6s+ battery dead won't charge stuck in boot loop - 5 weeks ago

Have you tried DFU Mode?

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Amazon vs Home Depot on Bar Keepers Friend - 5 weeks ago

WalMart 2 for $9.65

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: How to turn off two factor? - 5 weeks ago

Hope is on the horizon, if you’re using Sonoma and iOS 17, you can change your passwords to be able to use Passey. I know, I’m not ready for Sonoma yet either, but, when you do, it should lessen your need for two factor. It’s really amazing that the Apple that we know in love, used to let us make determinations on what level of security we want it. Two factor authentication is very tough

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang - 6 weeks ago

QuoteCary I have a beautiful 1968 Mustang California Special in the shop right now. Such a pretty car. GTCS's are beautiful! FYI-If you want to beef up handling, the Shelby's had a .95" front sway bar. An easy bolt on retrofit of a 1" sway bar is sourced from the Ford Granada. Made for very flat cornering. I used to go through motor mounts, so I installed turnbuckles from the motor

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang - 6 weeks ago

1968 Mustang Lime Gold, with Black Vinyl roof. 289 V8 numbers matching was my first car.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Amazon's extra 1% back for choosing Amazon Day Delivery is a bit insulting - 6 weeks ago

It is also to avoid the $1.99 Key delivery charge. Remember, it is easy to change your delivery day during checkout, and then change back at will.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Using same Password for many sites, better option suggestion - 6 weeks ago

I always recommend something like decay mentioned, but I make it so that it’s easier to do with mobile device keyboards. Have a base password like apple1. You the add a prefix, indicative of the website or business. Use the same protocol everywhere, and you will always know your password. Ie: for Wells Fargo use Welapple1 or for Chase, Chaapple1 use it everywhere, but for further security or

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Some Annular Eclipse photos from Yesterday - 6 weeks ago

I drove 4 hours, with overcast conditions predicted for Winnemucca, Nevada. It was, but I was able to grab a nice sunrise. The eclipse was a challenge the entire time with fast thick, moving clouds. It did create some interesting natural vignette effects. Sunrise The last shot modified for Halloween.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

RIP Suzanne Somers - 6 weeks ago

I remember her from her very early days in American Graffiti as the Blonde in the Thunderbird. She was planning a 77th Birthday party for tomorrow.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Thursday topic: how do you waterproof your boots? - 6 weeks ago

SnoSeal

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Future car thought: 1 million mile drive train? Possible with EVs - 7 weeks ago

Current LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries are forecast for over 500,000, with 1 million miles in the future. Current LiIon batteries are good for over 250,000.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Tesla autopilot fail - 7 weeks ago

If you replaced Autopilot with the words "Cruise Control" and the inattentive driver hit the truck, would you blame the car company? I have driven over 100,000 miles since October 2015 using Teslas auto pilot in many different versions. The keyword is “driven”, I am the driver the entire time, and I understand that. Admittedly, it can induce some sense of complacency, but only a

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Are there waterproof jackets that can actually stand up to heavy rain? - 7 weeks ago

Helly Hanson has a good reputation.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Tablet for 89 year old, shoot me now. - 7 weeks ago

Regular $300 iPad, and get the gMail App so the interface is familiar.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Are there waterproof jackets that can actually stand up to heavy rain? - 7 weeks ago

Seam sealed Gore-Tex is usually pretty good, but it can be compromised two ways. 1. Being a semipermeable membrane if the "pores" get clogged, breathability suffers, which makes it as wet inside as a yellow slicker due to perspiration. That is why you wash it gently with specific cleaners. In the olden days, it was Ivory flakes. 2. The surface material will attract moisture if it is d

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Turbo Encabulator - 8 weeks ago

Here is the legal decision.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Amazon prime people- anyone specify a delivery day? - 8 weeks ago

I love Amazon Key. They leave the package in my garage. There are extensive safeguards in place and I have Wyze camera in my garage facing the door. All you need is the $25 MyQ remote garage door opener. It has other great benefits.

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Digital license plates? - 8 weeks ago

I have seen them for a couple years-seems like a useless waste of money, unless you are a "Oh look at me" kind. One thing I do use and like is for my front "plate" It fits the front of the Tesla very well. I think it is only California for now. It is now $120, when I got mine it was $85

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals

Re: Fridge Recommendations/Experiences - 8 weeks ago

A decade ago, when I got mine, I did a lot of research and picked LG. I am still very happy with the purchase. FYI-If you are in one of the western states that has RC Willey they are very good and will match any price on the product and any extended warranty. They have a nice addition to the extended warranty. If you don't use the warranty, they give you a 50% credit at the end of your extended

by Ken Sp. - Tips and Deals