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Re: Photographer sues actress for potentially defaming social media post calling him a "Creep’" & calling it child stalking - Yesterday
Sorry, but a photographer not associated with anyone on the team or the league taking photos of kids is creepy. Hillary as a celeb is fair game. Her kid isn’t, especially with all the pervs out there.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: ‘ Fry’s Electronics going out of business, shutting down all stores ‘ - Yesterday
Having returns at the front of the store is an attempt to reduce fraud. If one has to walk thru the store to get to returns, some people pick up an item they already bought and use their receipt to return it. Directing people to a return right inside the door helps deter this.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Unusual real estate deal? - 2 days ago
If the property has a chimney or features that are special, you should involve other experts. Consider having the sewer pipe scoped with a camera to check integrity. The idea of two inspectors is a good one. Make sure both have qualifications. There are a lot of shady ones out there.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: VPN - 2 days ago
I use a VPN that normally connects to servers within the US. However, I can choose to connect to their servers in any place that they offer connections in. This works for most browsing and viewing needs but not all. My primary reason for the VPN though was for use with financial and other websites that I want to better protect data transmission.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Microwave apparently just died, worth trying to repair? - 2 days ago
To clean a microwave put a large wet sponge or towel and let the microwave run for a few minutes to create a nice steam bath. Then use another wet towel or sponge to clean. Works pretty well.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: If you were given $1 million, what would you do with it? - 4 days ago
Start a trust fund for the family. Edit: Probably buy some acreage in one of a couple states as well - spending less than $100k on the land.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Debris from United Airlines 777 rains down on Broomfield as plane makes emergency landing at Denver airport - 4 days ago
The shroud appears to have hit the truck in the home's driveway before landing in the front yard. Roof of the truck was pushed in. Garage door behind the truck was damaged as well. Looks like someone is getting a new truck courtesy of UA.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: How far are you from the nearest TRAIN station? - 4 days ago
3 and 4.3 miles. Would only go to the closest one during daylight hours. Nearest Amtrak station is about 8.5 miles.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Aukey Webcam on sale - 5 days ago
It was plug and play on my 2018 Mini running Catalina and now Big Sur.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Aukey Webcam on sale - 5 days ago
I have this webcam and have been very happy with it. It's down to around $29 with the 30% off coupon: Aukey Webcamby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: It's official - Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West - 6 days ago
Who cares? The public's fascination with "celebrities" is appalling.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: ‘Rona in da house... - 6 days ago
Why the dislike for My Sha Rona? Seriously, CBelt -fingers crossed for you and your family.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: "Made in the USA from domestic and imported materials" - 7 days ago
I was made in the US with domestic and foreign parts.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: offspring?!.....this 'newer' TV franchise doing another spin-off show...... - 7 days ago
Hollywood creativity appears to be dying. It's either spin-offs, "reality" tv, or reboots. If the pace continues, I may be able to convince my spouse to cut cable.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Will there be counterfeit COVID vaccination certificates? - 7 days ago
Absolutely.by macphanatic - 'Friendly' Political Ranting
Re: Didn't think I'd be asking this, but ... Desktop vs. laptop? - 7 days ago
Buy both. Help my AAPL out.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Los Angeles removes police officers from school campus' - 7 days ago
I still don't understand why disruptive or violent students aren't just removed from schools. Put them in smaller, more controlled settings. If they don't change behaviors, move them onto something else. These kids ruin school for all the others and set the expectation that one can behave however they want with little consequence. This leads to the root cause of many of our societal issues today.by macphanatic - 'Friendly' Political Ranting
Re: Thermostat recommendations? - 7 days ago
No issues with my Ecobee. Homekit integration is nice. The remote temperature sensors are a nice feature for my house. These sensors can be used to run HomeKit automations with the help of the Eve app. My BIL who can get Honeywell and most other connected thermostats at a discounted price went with a retail price Ecobee based upon his experiences with the others.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Let's talk air (AC/heat) filters ... - 8 days ago
When I got a new system this summer, I asked my contractor about electrostatic filters. He said he would sell one to me if I really wanted it. He suggested a 4 inch thick replaceable filter and told me to buy the filters from Amazon, HD or Lowes. Point being, he could have made money selling me the electrostatic and made no money from selling me on just using good replaceable filters. In his opinby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Personal protection recs for purse/keychain? Mace? Pepper spray? - 8 days ago
Bear spray may be more effective that pepper spray. There are numerous cases where pepper spray has been ineffective. There's a reason that a lot of police departments have gone to tasers as they are more effective, especially against those that are under the influence of drugs, etc. Even tasers aren't 100% effective and there are ways to quickly defeat them if one knows what to do. As menby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Water pipes partly frozen - 8 days ago
Open cabinet doors under sinks. Make sure that garden hoses are disconnected from spigots. Shut water to the spigots off inside and open outside spigot to allow water to drain. Allow water to trickle from faucets and shower/tub fixtures. Close off rooms that don't have plumbing fixtures and aren't needed to be used. The idea is to try to maintain heat in those that either have water orby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Hints to get fast food restaurant grease smell out of clothes and body quickly? - 9 days ago
I used to use Grease Relief for ring around the collar and general grease stains. It did a phenomenal job. Not sure why it's no longer sold - assuming some hazardous ingredients were the issue. Zepp makes a laundry pretreat for oil and grease that works really well. Dawn dish soap also works well in some cases. To deal with the hair, can they wear a snug cap with their hair inside it? This shoby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Followup to followup on my Prius battery - 9 days ago
QuotePeterB Quotemacphanatic Do any of the auto parts stores near you do curbside? You could buy and pay online. Pull up, open the trunk/hatch, let them put the battery in the back. Either they or you could close and go. Risk of transmission is very low via contact surfaces. Take the battery home and do the swap. Return the core the same way. The only advantage I can see of this, is easy retby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: And speaking of the weather - 9 days ago
QuoteSpeedy How is the ice skating? Did he not notice the significant difference in the appearance of the ice?by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Deals on 16GB M1 computers - 10 days ago
If only my Apple II+ had 16MB of RAM.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Followup to followup on my Prius battery - 10 days ago
Do any of the auto parts stores near you do curbside? You could buy and pay online. Pull up, open the trunk/hatch, let them put the battery in the back. Either they or you could close and go. Risk of transmission is very low via contact surfaces. Take the battery home and do the swap. Return the core the same way.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: LED TV Mounts with Sound bar Mount and cable management. Suggestions? - 10 days ago
QuoteC(-)ris Quotebazookaman For running the cables, I have this or a version it on almost every TV in my house... And although not a soundbar, I mounted my center channel speaker using l brackets flipped upside down so they mount to the wall behind the speaker then screw to the bottom. Practically invisible. I'd be surprised if that is up to Fire Code. The HDMI might be fine if it is iby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: LED TV Mounts with Sound bar Mount and cable management. Suggestions? - 10 days ago
I have a flush mount, but it's a pain to access the various connections on the back. So, I bought this mount. I can pull the tv out to connect wires, etc and then push it back. May not go back to the wall as close as a flush mount, but it's much easier for making connections I'm currently using it for a 32 inch tv that is older and heavier than my new 55 inch. Works really well, so I wouldn'tby macphanatic - Tips and Deals
Re: Seem to have a crush on this Sony 200-600mm zoom lens - 10 days ago
While the Sony 200-600 isn't a f/4 lens, the ISO capabilities of the Sony may negate some of the need for the lens to be faster.by macphanatic - Tips and Deals