Re: Roll call and predictions for today’s announcements - 9 days ago

kind of boring. Not bad tech. Just kind of boring. I'd like a Gen2 MacBook or MBP with the M1 chip.

Re: Bezos to eliminate “hew-mons” at Whole Foods - 16 days ago

Self Checkout is hell!!! Certain age brackets and just "people" are just so confused... I think self checkout would work at costco "if" you could scan while you are shopping with your cell phone / app for smaller shopping trips (so they can review your order before you leave the store).

Re: my milkshake brings all 'da boyz to 'da yard?!....McDonald's removes milkshakes from the menu..... - 30 days ago

Probably easier than fixing the milkshake machine.

Re: Biden administration to announce booster shots for most fully vaccinated Americans - 5 weeks ago

So, is this officially just a "Covid Shot" and not a vaccination now?

Re: Received 2 med-large boxes from Amazon today, not mine - 7 weeks ago

Re: Received 2 med-large boxes from Amazon today, not mine - 7 weeks ago

Box full of ???

Re: Xbox Series X or Series S... Anyone into gaming think the Series X is the only way to go? - 2 months ago

Scalpers are @#$%&holes.

Re: Xbox Series X or Series S... Anyone into gaming think the Series X is the only way to go? - 2 months ago

Quotegraylocks my gamer son would agree with you. does he has access to a 4K tv? He has a HD 32" LED Roku TV in his room... Told him 4K is in the family room and is welcome to use it when we aren't. Most games are "downloadable" so I guess he doesn't need a media player / disc player but feel he might want it one day. He has an Xbox One 2 with 1TB of space... Telling him the Seri

Xbox Series X or Series S... Anyone into gaming think the Series X is the only way to go? - 2 months ago

Any gamers here? Son is looking to buy an Xbox Series S and I'm telling him the Series X is "Faster" (More processing power), 4K support and a Blu-Ray player and 500GB more. He doesn't feel he needs the extra space and now worried about speed. Any suggestions?

Re: Nikon tries retro digitalcamera again but with APS-c - 2 months ago

I don't love scrolling so I'd love to give this a try. However, I've gotten lazy and love my iPhone 12 Pro.

Re: Apple Watch SE versus 6 (coming from an Apple Watch 3) - 3 months ago

Thanks for all the input. Ended up ordering a "Apple Watch Series 6 GPS, 44mm Blue Aluminum Case with Abyss Sport Loop" and picking it up today. He likes the Sport Loops so it made sense to order it this way versus paying for one separate. Even better that his Cousin's (My wife's niece) husband currently works for Apple and got him 15% off and we were able to get it for $365 + tax so pr

Apple Watch SE versus 6 (coming from an Apple Watch 3) - 3 months ago

My 16 year old has an Apple Watch 3 which has a cracked screen and asking me to find out about having it repaired. When I went to Apple's site I'm seeing an Apple Watch SE and an Apple Watch 6. He his a 38mm which IMO looks too small on his wrist now. Coming from a 3 is there really any advantage of getting a 6 ??? Now, if I was buying one I'd totally get a 6 just for the always on display.

Re: “ A Utah student with Down syndrome was left out of a photo of her school’s cheerleading squad “ - 3 months ago

QuotepRICE cUBE A few insights about this area. It is an expanding and fairly new part of Suburban Salt Lake City. It is a fairly affluent area. This land was formerly farm land that was created when the Great Salt Lake receded decades ago. Most of the homes are of recent construction. Many of the newer neighborhoods are bright, shiny, and somewhat homogenous. As far as the photo goes, I

Re: “ A Utah student with Down syndrome was left out of a photo of her school’s cheerleading squad “ - 3 months ago

Unacceptable. Give her a uniform and poms even if she is "unofficial". My son is ASD / Asperger's and has social issues with kids his age. What I'm having problem accepting is the school districts are all pushing accepting the acceptance of transgender / LGBTQ yet they don't seem to have an issue with my son getting teased or left out often. I'm trying to not take it personal... But...

Re: Photoshop Elements or Affinity Photo??? Coming from CS 5 - 3 months ago

Quotesteveroberts I've been using Photoshop for many years, but stopped upgrading at CS6. I jumped at the chance to get the Affinity Apps for $25 each. What a bargain! It took me a while to get used to Affinity Photo and initially, I found myself going back to Photoshop CS6 often. But, once I got the hang of it, I've not been back in Photoshop for at least six months; and I've got inclinati

Re: Photoshop Elements or Affinity Photo??? Coming from CS 5 - 3 months ago

If I was making money I'd be 100% onboard with a monthly subscription plan. It's nice that they will keep you up to date without needing to fork over $500+ every couple of years (I can't say much because I was using CS5 for how long???? bought it with my previous MBP). But, for me I'd rather cough up $$$$ now and just own a license. Everyone is going this way so I guess I won't be able to avoid t

Re: Photoshop Elements or Affinity Photo??? Coming from CS 5 - 3 months ago

QuoteDP I really wish the Photoshop competitors had a compatibility mode that would use the same key combos. That starts to border on copyright laws. I find tho that Affinity has some of the same key combos. I'd say get Elements-is it subscription? I have been using a few different programs: Affinity, ON1, and old Elements 10 because I'm resisting doing the subscription to PS. But I find my

Photoshop Elements or Affinity Photo??? Coming from CS 5 - 3 months ago

I've been using Creative Suite 5 forever then last week I upgraded my MBP to Big Sur and now I'd like a PS and eventually an Illustrator replacement. I'm seeing PS Elements 2021 for $69.00. But wondering if Affinity Photo or e en Pixelmator Pro would be a good replacement? I'd like to open up my Photoshop CS 5.1 files. Will one work better over the other? I'm not making money right now doing Grap

Re: Wow, iTunes syncing really sucks now doesn't it... How do you sync your library now? - 3 months ago

Wow, this is a cluster of a mess. I did end up doing a full backup and accepting Adobe CS 5.1 and some of my other apps I don't use much will no longer work (Need a photoshop and illustrator alternative I guess because I'm not paying Adobe a monthly fee for something I don't use tons anymore) and upgrading to Big Sur. I cannot figure out how to turn off iCloud Music Libraries (or whatever it's ca

Re: Wow, iTunes syncing really sucks now doesn't it... How do you sync your library now? - 3 months ago

This "might" work. My iTunes library is so yucky right now.

Wow, iTunes syncing really sucks now doesn't it... How do you sync your library now? - 3 months ago

Ok, my MBP is still on Sierra and iTunes 12.8.x and want to get a handful of my songs from my iTunes library to my iPhone 12 Pro yet I don't see where to select these songs. Did apple actually make iTunes even crappier than it was? I mean, is there any way to manually add songs to my iPhone 12 Pro?

Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member Kate - 4 months ago

Happy Birthday Kate!!!

Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member spacescape - 4 months ago

THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!

Re: Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

Quotesekker i L E A D E R! That's a great phone that is even a little-bit future-proof with 5G. Thanks. I get my phone bill paid for by work so seeing my phone is paid off as of last month it makes sense(ish) to upgrade. It doesn't 100% make sense seeing my XS is working fine. However, the last time I ignored the current promotions my phone started acting up.

Re: Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

Quotejdc How much storage used on your current XS? I currently have 120.78GB left out of 256GB.

Re: Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

Ok, Ordered a 12 Pro in Blue (I don't normally get blue but sick of black and black and black...).

Re: Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

I have a Canon T2i and really haven't touched it in 12+ months... Might be time to part with it and the glass while I can get some $$$ out of it.

Re: Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

Quotecbelt3 LIDAR !!!!! Lots of AR / measurement apps taking advantage of it. Like any new mobile tech, use cases are still building.. YES... I totally would use that.

Upgrading my iPhone XS to an iPhone 12 Pro ... Any reason to just get a 12 ???? - 4 months ago

Ok, after playing with my son's iPhone 12 last night I'm going to be grabbing myself a iPhone 12 Pro. However, I'm looking at the specs and not seeing tons of differences. I'm seeing nicer camera, slightly heavier (Stainless versus Aluminum), better sensor... am I missing anything? I'm getting 256 GB so it's really not that different in pricing.

Any reason to upgrade to an iPhone 12 (from XR) and a iPhone 12 Pro (From XS) - 5 months ago

Both our phones are paid off and Verizon is offering $450 trade in offers. I'm probably going to upgrade my iPhone XS because work pays for my phone anyways. I know deals always will going to happen but sometimes timing just doesn't work out. Also, does 5G help with reception or just a gimmick?