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Re: Who is gonna take over the Apple credit card? - Yesterday

I have one and like using it for Apple purchases - 3% back. Otherwise I stick with my fidelity card with 2% back.

by mattkime - Tips and Deals

Re: "Going broke saving money," the Costco edition - Yesterday

QuoteAllGoldNeedless to say, I'm not exactly on the cutting edge of fashion. I'm glad you recognize this. I find the whole 'costco fan' thing to be fascinating. Costco sells quality for the price, but its almost all distinctly middle tier. I do understand the joy of feeling like you can afford everything in the store but I mostly feel that way at Ikea. --- I should add that every visi

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Re: Raspberry Pi 5 in stock right now - Yesterday

QuoteSmote is the 8 gig RAM model oos overkill for a PiHole? yes

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Re: MacBook Pro (Late 2023): 14", M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1499 - Yesterday

These incremental gains have produced this odd effect where a 1st gen Apple silicon machine could be faster than a 3rd gen base model. Processors becoming a commodity item.

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Re: Tornadoes Hitting Nashville Area Now - Yesterday

Whats the prevalence of basements?

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Re: A detailed look at life in Gaza - Yesterday

If I'm looking for truth in these matters, I'm not going to take it directly from the mouth of either side. Certainly not a standing army.

by mattkime - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Thunderbolt 4 vs Thunderbolt 3 vs USB4 - Yesterday

Great explanation Larry!

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Re: Apple lightning finally getting grounded? - Yesterday

Makes sense. I agree that they should have done this a LONG time ago. Its been nice to consolidate around USB-C in my household.

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Re: Does anyone actually pay for Apple Music? - 2 days ago

I pay for it as part of Apple One although I couldn't see myself paying for it stand alone.

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Re: Student in Texas Is Suspended Over Hair Length Again - 2 days ago

Whenever I see stories like this, its abundantly clear to me that some people running schools have NO IDEA whats important.

by mattkime - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: All Your Pantone Are Belong To Us. - 2 days ago

How did pantone traditionally make money? Or are they looking for a new line of revenue? Is there Spotify but for colors??

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Re: PSA: When was the last time you cleaned your Waterpik (or other, fluid oral flosser)? - 3 days ago

I should do this. That said, I think my bathroom sinks should be on the water softener.

by mattkime - Tips and Deals

Re: Buying a used laptop... what to look for - 3 days ago

Overall physical condition of the device is usually pretty reliable.

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Anyone know where I might be able to get a couple of silver gelatin prints uncurled and mounted? - 3 days ago

I have a couple of wide format silver gelatin prints that were stored rolled that now maintain that shape without effort. I'd like them to lie flat without any assistance so they might be matted and framed. Does anyone know any place that might be suitable for the task? I know its awfully specific.

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Re: It's Official - Thoughts and Prayers don't work. - 4 days ago

Did they try all kinds or prayers? To all gods?

by mattkime - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: NY Jets drama, Rodgers criticizes Jets over Sack Wilson leaked comments - 5 days ago

I wouldn't want to play QB for the jets either.

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Re: Flatlining - 5 days ago

Well, it did hit $4/share!

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Re: If I were going to buy an EV, which one? - 5 days ago

IMO you should try to drive a good number of them. Sometimes research doesn't compare to seeing the real thing in person.

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Re: How to make more room on iPhone - 5 days ago

Are you limited by space on the phone or iCloud? You can go into general / storage and see whats taking up space.

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Re: Want to speed up Time Machine backups - 5 days ago

QuoteTiangou Quotemattkime I think most people who think about backing up just use iCloud iCloud is not a backup. why not?

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Re: whats your favorite way to roast a chicken? - 6 days ago

Turn your head sideways - Spatchcocked with herbed butter under the skin I'll try this method next time -

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Re: Want to speed up Time Machine backups - 6 days ago

I think most people who think about backing up just use iCloud

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Re: Want to speed up Time Machine backups - 6 days ago

Quotesekker I wonder what folk are using here on MRF. I do not think we are especially complicated use-cases, and clearly Time Capsules are last gen tech. Time Capsules, old macs, I'm running a raspberry pi.

by mattkime - Tips and Deals

Re: preventing water from basement on a dirt patch - 6 days ago

You could try putting down plastic and seeing how it goes. OR You can get a quote from a company that specializes in basements and see what they recommend. Based on what you're saying, you need a sump pump. If you have one, you and put a sort of plastic mesh which guides the water into the sump, keeping everything in front of the wall dry. Waterproofing from the exterior is much more exp

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Re: preventing water from basement on a dirt patch - 6 days ago

I guess I’m curious why you think this particular patch is leading to water on your basement. There are a lot of other variables to consider

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Re: My mom passed - 7 days ago

A local photo lab might be able to do the work. Otherwise setting up a copy stand isn't too bad. Setting it up is almost all the work. Things move as quickly as you can take pics once its set up. Also, if it’s letter size or smaller, you can just use a scanner. As long as items aren’t too big you could do multiple scans and fit them together. Nearly any scanner will do the job reasonab

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Re: It finally got me - 7 days ago

Hopefully you're feeling the worst of it and it will get better from here. Its often pretty minor when you've had successive exposure, via vaccination or infection.

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Re: My mom passed - 7 days ago

Sorry for your loss. Its difficult even when its expected. I guess I don't understand the project definition, in part because you and your family are the ones who give it meaning. Box up all the documents you want to keep, file them later. is a great source for archival boxes and albums. --- Any local art store is likely to boxes and albums that would be suitable for your needs at th

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Re: Is it too soon for the Holiday Decorations? - 7 days ago

I'm jealous that you live in a place where this could even be a question.

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Re: Want to speed up Time Machine backups - 7 days ago

eh, time machine backups are a loooong ways from maxing hard drive speed.

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