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Re: Used lenses...anyone order from mpb.com? - 12 days ago

I’ve used them and recommend them!

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: brand spanking new?!…..Apple announces iPhone 16e, discontinues iPhone SE, 14 &14 Plus also unveils 1st custom cellular modem called ‘C1’……. - 4 weeks ago

Not including MagSafe seems petty, but I guess the marketing team has to remove several features to reduce the price point. It's still priced $100 too high, especially for those who purchase their phone outright, without a payment plan. I had a first-gen SE and a second-gen SE, and I still carry a 13 mini. No thanks to the 16e.

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: I've become a bit of a John Oliver fan. - 4 weeks ago

Quotemattkime Quotewurm I guess that's more my cup of tea. Yeah, Oliver is more of a tea drinker I see what you did there!

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Get your vaccines now, before they're all gone - 5 weeks ago

I wonder if McConnell has any self-awareness that his second impeachment vote could have prevented all of this... probably not.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: We Bought a new RAV4 Hybrid, but now Sales guy says interest rate was wrong - 5 weeks ago

Totally cancel the add-on tire/windshield policy and give them the interest rate adjustment. You'll come out ahead. They'll push back, but the tire/windshield gimmick is just a profit add-on anyway, and if they had left your contract alone they wouldn't have lost that sale. Seriously, my advice is to never add anything on a sales contract. Anything. It's nearly all profit. We cancelled a $3k e

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Jon Stewart from a year ago - 5 weeks ago

I was excited about Jon Stewart’s return, but then he went and pissed on JB’s legacy in his first show. I haven’t watch him since. I wonder how many people he lost on that first night back?

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: idiots rule - 5 weeks ago

Schumer is TERRIBLE at this.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Who's still spinning vinyl on MRF? - 8 weeks ago

I have a few sentimental records but my turntable crapped out years ago. I have a good friend who is agonizing over this fellow's loss, as he's also a collector.

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Viltrox’s new Sony E lens to Nikon Z mount AF lens mount adapter $99 - 2 months ago

I like this option! Viltrox backs their products with firmware updates, unlike Megadap (their MTZ adapter is now a brick, just a few years after it was released for $350).

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Jen Rubin Brutally Shreds The Washington Post While Announcing Her Exit... - 2 months ago

I subscribed to her new Contrarian project on Substack. I always enjoyed reading Jen's work, even when she was critical of the Obama administration. She described herself as conservative, and was occasionally over-reactive during that era. People, however, do change. She emerged as one of the most consistent and fierce critics of the Trump candidacy and administration. I appreciated her candid

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court — again — for defaming Georgia election workers - 2 months ago

He’s waiting for interference from the orange menace later this month… what an ashhat.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Multiple SIM's one phone - 2 months ago

Having a second sim option was helpful in Alaska, where T-mobile has very little coverage. I got a 30-day sim on Visible which was a lifesaver, especially when I was seeking directions. My phone happened to be unlocked (purchased from Apple), which is key.

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Re: TSLA Plunges After First Annual Sales Decline in History - 2 months ago

QuoteCarnos Jax It’s like he’s running the wrong way in a football game. Yes, this. I hope one of the EU countries rings him up with an indictment for something, as our government is bought and paid for. I really liked Tesla before he started meddling with the cameras and sensors... and then went off the cliff with his purchase of Twitter (RIP) and his political leanings. There was money

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Trump's Cabinet- Welcome to Your Nightmare - 3 months ago

There’s something I can’t white put my finger on with this group…

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

I stopped saying “trumped” in 2016 - 3 months ago

My family initially thought I was overly sensitive when I stopped using this term in conversation and card playing. Many of them are now doing the same thing. In card playing, we use the term “special card.” This is the tiniest form of resistance. The press and population should stop giving this man any attention. It’s what he craves more than anything. Thanks for coming to my Te

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Recommemdations needed: Washer and Dryer, it is time… - 3 months ago

Not a GE. They were sold to a Haier less than ten years ago and quality has dropped. I just put $220 in parts in one - that doesn’t include a technician fee as I know how to repair these. Buying a GE was a mistake. Samsung appliances are also poorly made. I’ve seen several premature repairs and would avoid them. We will buy Speed Queen or Whirlpool next time.

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Re: M4 Mac mini order cancelled, Dell S2721QS monitor returned, back to square one - 3 months ago

Our M2 Mac mini is awesome – it’s fast, has an accessible power button, and two legacy USB ports. These are still available new, on closeout, at some retailers. This might be a good solution!

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: really cool project: I built a MODERN apple iPod... - 3 months ago

WOW that is cool! I’d be all in if this was remotely possible with my tools and old-school soldering skills. Very impressive!

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Re: Elon doesn't seem to know what's going on in the EV charging industry - 3 months ago

Pete isn't on Bluesky yet, although there are a few imposter accounts. I think he's staying on X to rebuke the idiots. He's a stand-up guy to stick around there and respond to crap like this, and one of the few regulars on Fox News from our current, highly competent administration.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Nikon Z6 III has 14.41ms electronic shutter readout speed - 4 months ago

Quotespecial I believe a global shutter sensor would not have this effect. This happens because of the Rolling Shutter effect. This is true!

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Nikon Z6 III has 14.41ms electronic shutter readout speed - 4 months ago

The easy solution for these cams is simply to use the mechanical shutter (or buy a more expensive camera). I typically only use the electronic shutter indoors, such as when I’m photographing a lecture and want to be as quiet as possible.

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Re: iPhone 8 battery replacement, need help opening - 4 months ago

Quotespecial Quotepqrst Glad you could solve the problem. Interestingly enough but it seems that Apple has developed an iPhone adhesive which which responds to electrical current to release. sarcasm? It’s true, on the regular 16 models, but only for the battery adhesive.

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Re: This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return - M. Gessen - 4 months ago

Quotegabester Quotedavemchine It has been helpful for me to remember there are benefits to a Trump presidency. While I don't think the tax breaks are good for most people I accept that they are good for ME and will provide a nice launch into our retirement years. A special thank you to the people who voted to reduce their own social services while giving me a tax break. How will your retirement

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Disaggregated data on Latino voters shows they did not shift as portrayed in thr press - 4 months ago

The Dems may have lost a few voters due to suppression, bomb threats, and misinformation. I think the majority of non-voting Dems were unenthused. Repubs always always always fall in line and vote red.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Biden should pardon his son now - 4 months ago

I’m sure he will do that before mid-January.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Four more years - what we will learn - 4 months ago

Many, many people who vote for the GOP do so because they are trained to hate Democrats. They don't vote for policies, but instead vote to destroy Democrats. Of course this will be a disaster.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: iFixit will sell you a quarter for $2.99 - 4 months ago

QuoteTheTominator I'm not surprised that they sold out since Mac users need to order 32 of them because modern Mac OS requires 64 bits. Well played!

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: You were the goodest girl Sasha - 4 months ago

Dogs are the greatest. I’m sorry. Giving Zoe a pat to honor your loss.

by zachdog - Tips and Deals

Re: Boston Globe on the Washington Post - Democracy dies in broad daylight, thanks to Jeff Bezos - 4 months ago

The first part of the editorial: Democracy died in broad daylight on Friday when Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos killed an endorsement of Kamala Harris approved by his newspaper’s editorial board. Bezos’s insistence on keeping the Post neutral was a craven and cowardly decision that betrayed not only the First Amendment but also the Post’s proud history of standing up to presidential bu

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse Anyone for President - 4 months ago

Quotevision63 Quotezachdog THIS IS STUPID. Imagine somebody with a zillion hundred billion dollars with a platform motto of "democracy dies in darkness" being afraid of an old man with dementia who wears orange makeup. I won't cancel my subscription, but I've been disturbed by the paper's sudden turn to the right. It's very sad. AND STUPID. It's interesting that Bezos and the L.

by zachdog - 'Friendly' Political Ranting