Re: Is the Mac Mini already long in the tooth? - 1 year ago

Quotemattkime Get a powered dock. Any ones that you recommend?

Is the Mac Mini already long in the tooth? - 1 year ago

Now that work might start to transition back to the office, at least a day or 2 per week, I need to start thinking about a work setup that allows me to have something close to my home set up. My current home setup... 2018 15 inch MBP (run in clamshell mode) 2.9 GHz 6 core i9, 32 GB RAM, and 2 TB drive. It's connected to an HP 27" monitor. My most intensive work is using Parallels to

Re: In a jam! Need printer like yesterday! - 1 year ago

do you have a staples near by? I have had good luck with Brother printers (and AIOs)- and Staples has next day shipping for me (or pick-up in an hour).

Re: I dropped Netflix yesterday. - 1 year ago

I wish I could since they keep raising their rates... but all 3 kids watch plenty of shows on it, so it's probably the most used streaming we have. Disney+ is mandatory for Star Wars shows and Marvel. Hulu is cheap getting my son's college discount. HBO+ is free with ATT phone plan.

Re: help me buy a new kitchen TV - 1 year ago

We had a 19 inch in the kitchen and I like to have it to watch some news or sports while I'm cooking dinner. It was dying and got a basic 720p Insignia from Best Buy for $100. It isn't an amazing TV, but it serves its purpose.

Re: Electric kettle recommendations? - 1 year ago

The first one lasted 2-3 years until my wife cracked it, and the new one has been working perfectly for the last 2 years. Every 6 months or so, I get the scale off the bottom by boiling some vinegar in it, otherwise nothing to do to keep it working.

Re: Electric kettle recommendations? - 1 year ago

This is what you are looking for.... I've had 2 (my wife broke the first banging the glass into something). It has a blue light that shows it is heating up, then turns off when it reaches max temp. Auto shut off. No other bells and whistles. And... only $35!

Re: Expensive oops. - 1 year ago

It'll buff right out.

Re: Printer update . . . - 1 year ago

I'm partial to Brother's for Laser printers. I've used them exclusively, and at pretty high volume. I just had one that started to have some roller issues.... but this was after 2 years of constant daily use for work from home. For $100 refurbished it was totally worth it. Just replaced it with the L2370DW (XL) which comes with a high volume cartridge, and a very-high volume cartrige.

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Re: U-Haul vs Underground Garage - 1 year ago

It'll buff right out...

45 is the new 50... - 1 year ago

... not in terms of clothing, or cars, or relationships. We are talking Colonoscopy! Serious for a moment... it is now recommended that adults start getting a screening colonoscopy at age 45 (previously it was 50), even in the absence of any symptoms or risk factors. I have no symptoms and have no major risk factors, but on Wednesday I went to have my first colonoscopy at age 47, and t

Re: Thinking of getting a Tesla 3 - 1 year ago

The S and the 3 are a LOT different. The S is a larger sedan, and WAY pricier. There are a lot of cosmetic differences as well. Now the 3 and the Y, those are almost identical in every way, except the Y is a little larger.

Re: Thinking of getting a Tesla 3 - 1 year ago

I've had my Model 3 for about 2.5 years and love it. It's a great driving car, fast as all get out. Zero maintenance in that 2 years (except to have the main computer upgraded- but that was free). I only have a 10 mile commute to work (back when we used to drive to work), so never really had much range anxiety. My wife has been driving it a lot during the pandemic since I'm working at home,

Re: Any baseball fans? Can someone explain why this slo-mo pitch/homerun happened yesterday? - 1 year ago

He's not a pitcher, that's why.

Re: NHTSA investigating May 5th fatal Tesla crash in California - 1 year ago

there is a switch. If someone isn't sitting in the driver's seat it turns off. When autopilot is on, you need to be aware by giving the steering wheel a jiggle or change the volume of the radio using the steering wheel every few minutes. If you don't, an alarm goes off and the car will actually stop itself. Accidents happen, it's not necessarily technology's fault.

Re: Apple Watch Update. What a cluster frack. - 1 year ago

My series 4 updated in about 20 minutes yesterday. With Watch updates, you always need to leave it in the charger until it's done. Gotta say, being able to unlock my phone while wearing my mask-- without my passcode-- is super helpful!

Re: The Girl in the Kent State Photo - 1 year ago

QuoteRobert M jadster, It's behind a paywall. Here is a link to the story on Stars and Stripes: Robert Thanks... I always forget about that paywall.

The Girl in the Kent State Photo - 1 year ago

A well-written piece...

Coding for a 15 year old - 1 year ago

My 15-year-old daughter is taking a computer class in HS and has really enjoyed it. She talks about wishing that she could learn some coding but doesn't really know where to begin. I wouldn't have expected it of her... she isn't a tech kind of person, but I think it's great for her to look into and teaches great skills. Anyone here familiar with any ways to start the process of learning codi

Bootable Clone - 2 years ago

What is currently the easiest way to make a bootable clone of my MBP to use when my MBP is being repaired? I was going to make a clome, and then take one of my old MBPs that my kids use and just boot from the external clone. TIA

MicroCenter for AppleCare repairs? - 2 years ago

My 2018 MBP has a swollen battery and needs to be replaced under AppleCare. I took it to my local Apple store and they agreed that was the problem, and said it might take 4-5 days to fix. It's my primary work computer, so being without it for that long is tough. I've got a MicroCenter in my area and they say they can do it, much shorter time. Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, wit

Re: icemaker works, but... - 2 years ago

I had a similar problem with mine. After youtubing it... realized that it was the heating element on the bottom of the icemaker. Normally, it heats up just a little before the ice is ejected, but when that fails the ice can't come out normally. I had to take out the entire ice maker (which was a PIA), but replacing the heating element was easy, and it's been smooth sailing since.

Re: My Krispy Kreme on Ponce de Leon, Atlanta burned down... - 2 years ago

That's sad. I remember going there after a night out at bars in Virginia Highlands, and easily putting away 6 hot donuts.

Re: Thinking about an EV; what’s your rec? - 2 years ago

I drive a Tesla 3, and love everything about it. Installed a charger at home, have only charged twice away from home (for long drives, we take my wife's gas car). It's fun to drive, and hasn't given me a lick of trouble.

Re: Any basic Apple like iMac wireless keyboard recs? - 2 years ago

I've been pretty happy with this one... The only thing that is a little annoying is it takes a little longer to "wake up" than an apple model... but it's really only a few seconds when it hasn't been used for a while.

Re: Next get Apple notebooks won't have touch bar? - 2 years ago

It's something I certainly won't miss. Rarely use it and will happy with the Silicone chip in a 15/16 inch MBP.

Re: New roof - should I use a ridge vent? - 2 years ago

When we redid our roof, the roofer didn't use a ridge vent, for whatever reason. I was looking through the warranty info for the shingles we used, and it said that NOT using a ridge vent might void the warranty. So, out he came and installed one. No issues with it.

Re: monitor recommendations -32 inches - 2 years ago

Quoteclay this 27" HP 4k is a really nice display at around $500: That's the one I went with and I've been happy with it.

Re: This year's Hanukkah card- (hope you'll like this a latke) - 2 years ago

Thanks! I know my cousin will appreciate that.