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Re: Should I upgrade my cable modem? - 2 days ago
On Xfinity’s approved device list, there are 18 Docsis 3.0 devices and 30 Docsis 3.1 devices listed. Email from Xfinity says “ Replace your equipment to get faster download speeds”. There is no mention of Docsis level. If Xfinity really wanted to get people to upgrade to Docsis 3.1, I’m sure they would have mentioned it.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Should I upgrade my cable modem? - 4 days ago
If you want a SB6190 cable, modem buy it NOW. Most of the Best Buy’s around me had 1 in stock. After they’re gone, you’ll need to spend $155 for the SB8200by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Should I upgrade my cable modem? - 4 days ago
Lets us know how the upgrade goes. I got connected about 10 years ago and had to wait on the phone about an hour with Xfinity. Have they automated the upgrade process?by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Should I upgrade my cable modem? - 4 days ago
You could upgrade to an Arris SB6190 which is on the approved Xfinity list for my area, tops out at 859 Mbps and costs about $62by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: First Republic Bank becomes the latest bank to be rescued, this time by its rivals.....good news? - 10 days ago
Would not be surprised to learn many banks own multi-year Treasury’s that have lost significant value since the Fed started raising rates about 12 months ago. Nearly all bond funds lost about 12% last year due to this problem.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Intuit being very intuit like with new turbotax - 10 days ago
ztirffritz, no investments? FYI retired folks don’t get a W2by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: My poor plant seems to have stabilized. What next? - 10 days ago
Cut the dead leaves off and replant in a larger pot. Add fertilizer to the soil when repotting.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: can you withdraw from your retirement account to pay for graduate school and not be taxed? - 11 days ago
100k is a good start. I’d think twice about breaking the momentum.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Markets are up (even crypto)….does this mean banking crisis is averted? - 12 days ago
The banking crisis is not over. Two investigations have been opened on SVB.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse & Signature Bank - 13 days ago
I understand why the FDIC protected the deposits of these two banks. But the story isn’t over - there will be investigations and likely new bank regulations created to prevent a recurrence.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: 2012 MacBook Pro charging oddity - 13 days ago
Sounds good. The MBP 2012 was the last of the easily upgradeable machines, so you could probably fix it if needed.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Buzz, so this is your life, er, wife...? - 13 days ago
Good price. About 18 months ago there was a link shared here, for a free Inland 256 GB SSD. I took advantage and picked one up.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: How much RAM recommended for M1/M2 Mac to run Parallels? - 13 days ago
Parallels costs $99 to $149, plus the cost of Windows. For less money, you can buy a new mini PC on Amazon that inludes Windows 11. For reference, a Beelink PC with an Intel 4 core cpu, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro costs $169by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Worth considering - Capital One 11 Month CD at 5% - rate expires today. - 13 days ago
Ally bank RAISED the interest rate on many of it’s CD’s over the weekend, in response to the two recent back closures and the Fed stepping in to assure bank depositors https://www.depositaccounts.com/banks/ally-bank/offers/by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Worth considering - Capital One 11 Month CD at 5% - rate expires today. - 13 days ago
11 month 5% is nothing special. Plenty of banks have slightly higher rates for 12 to 18 months. Check out https://www.depositaccounts.comby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: HP firmware update suddenly bricking third-party ink (again) - 15 days ago
When I signed up 5 years ago with HP ink with a new AIO photo printer, the free printing plan was 50 pages per month. You’ll need to check with HP on the 6 month free period.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: HP firmware update suddenly bricking third-party ink (again) - 15 days ago
I was on the 50 page per month plan, which used to cost $2.99 per month. I switched to the 100 pages per month which cost $5.99 per month. State tax is added to that amount. I’m not entirely sure why they list the higher dollar amounts from the first link. Possibly because they have an option to include paper or photo paper with the ink order. HP paper is not price competitive with Target. Iby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: HP firmware update suddenly bricking third-party ink (again) - 16 days ago
I’m a current, happy HP printer user who’s not affected by this event. I’ve been an HP ink customer for 5 years, paying $3 to $6 per month for all the ink I need. HP monitors ink usage and sends more before the installed cartridges are dry. Best invention ever!by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Jeep Recalls Manual Wrangler and Manual Gladiator, Remedy Not Yet Available - 17 days ago
The fix is to reduce engine torque when the clutch gets hot? I foresee a lot of stuck jeeps during rock climbing.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Who here knows how ebay USPS shipping *really* works? - 18 days ago
For large boxes, UPS is usually less expensive if you use www.pirateship.comby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: This is cool (kinda)….first look of new engines for B-52 - 18 days ago
Interesting story on the engine upgrade program on the B-52 wiki Boeing and Rolls Royce have proposed installing the RR engines since 1996. Initially RR was going to replace the 8 engines per plane with 4 leased from RR. This never got approved until 2021, where RR won the contract to install 8 new engines per plane.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: seeking feedback on chair mat for carpet - 18 days ago
My first chair mat lasted about 25 years. I bought it at a local office store. I replaced it about 6 years ago with one from Staples. They seem pretty inexpensive, with most in the $24 to $60 range.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Apple recalls millions of iPhones & iPads for bugs and security issues..... - 19 days ago
IOS 16.3.1 was released 2/13/23by Forrest - 'Friendly' Political Ranting
Re: AC-130J - 19 days ago
The predecessor to the AC-130J is the Douglas AC-47 Spooky used in Vietnam Wikiby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: imminent threat?!....Apple announcement of new iPhone 14 color option 'imminent'....Apple just announced the new color option……. - 19 days ago
Who cares - once you put the iPhone in a case, 95% of the non-glass exterior is covered by a case.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Need to test a 220 Travel Convertor, use AC 220 or Double Oven 220? - 19 days ago
Love the warning message “Do Not Use with items containing electronic components…” Just be glad the converter didn’t damage anything. Trash the converter.by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Chairs that outlast battleships - 21 days ago
This was in my YouTube feed the other day. The Navy chair, designed to last 150 years! First built during WW2, and still being built today. Youtubeby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: LG SP80NB80 External Portable USB 2.0 8x DVD±RW DL / CD-RW Drive $20 - 21 days ago
Good price. I bought a very similar model a few years ago and it works well. Note this is built for occasional use, not ripping your 2000 CD collection!by Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Where would you invest 1M right now? - 23 days ago
Spend 80K on a new car, spend 20K on a nice vacation and invest the rest according to my existing stock/fixed income asset ratioby Forrest - Tips and Deals
Re: Can this workday be over? I got an hour left. - 26 days ago
I vaguely remember what work was. Good luck. I hope you can retire somedayby Forrest - Tips and Deals