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Re: Apple Watch 3 GPS - 7.4.1? - 1 year ago

I did the same thing Markintosh did to try and update to 7.4. For some reason, when setting up as a new watch, 7.2 was installed. When 7.4.1 came out I just hit update, thinking it was at 7.4 only seeing it was at 7.2 after I hit update. It took awhile but updated to 7.4.1 with no issues.

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Hey space-time, did you manage to get your Apple Watch updated? - 1 year ago

I have an Apple Watch 3 that I haven't updated since 7.2. I knew I didn't have enough space to just update it so I just reset the watch form the iPhone app and set it up as a new watch. I chose to manually install apps I wanted after it was updated. The whole process only took about twenty minutes.

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

QuoteMrNoBody My AW3 updated fine. Just used the "Update Tonight" as recommended. Previous update was smooth too. Do you have the cellular version. It has 16 GB. The GPS version only has 8 GB as Markintosh stated. I have the GPS version and have had to wipe and set up as a new watch with the past several updates.

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Re: 1-Gallon Worcestershire Sauce $11.71 - 1 year ago

QuoteLizabeth Sodium content? 65 mg./teaspoon.

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Re: another speaker wire question - best reasonable way to join to lengths in same run? - 1 year ago

You go also try Solder Seal Wire Connectors. Combination solder and heat shrink tubing. All you need is a heat gun or comparable heat source. 9 bucks for a 50 piece assortment. Amazon

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Re: How effective is the Moderna vaccine after one dose? - 1 year ago

I know someone who received his second dose about a month ago. Tested positive for Covid 10 days ago. No symptoms so far. In 2 week self-isolation. Gets tested again on Thursday. Having the vaccine does not prevent you from getting or transmitting the virus.

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Re: Sister spilled drink all over MacBook Pro - 1 year ago

My sister is blonde or at least she use to be. She is not 11 actually almost 80. She usually doesn't have drinks near her laptop. She was getting ready to sit down and her hand with the drink spasmed and the drink went flying most of which landed on her computer on a table nearby.

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Sister spilled drink all over MacBook Pro - 1 year ago

Milk and sugar based drink. Fortunately I had her get Applecare+. I took it to the Apple store Wednesday afternoon. Tennessee repair facility received it Thursday Morning. Repair completed Thursday afternoon and shipped. I received it this morning FedEx overnight. Restored from Time Machine backup and ready to go by noon. They replaced everything, Logic Board, Display, Touch ID board, Topcase wit

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Re: Ever briefly find yourself in the shadow of a passing airplane? Pretty rare event - yes? Not for me... - 1 year ago

I worked on the roof of a building one summer in my youth for a couple of weeks as an HVAC tech. It was near Dover AFB. I was in the shadows of many a C5-A Galaxies as they were doing touch and go landings just about every day. Don't even try to talk to anyone around you as they were flying several hundred feet above you.

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Re: Walgreen's SCREWS IT UP MY SHOT ONCE AGAIN-Avoid them - 1 year ago

I got both of my Moderna shots exactly 28 days apart at Walgreens, no issues. I know several people who have also gone to Walgreens with no cancellations. The biggest problem was actually getting an appointment. They seem to be pretty reliable in my area once you get scheduled.

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Re: Upgraded cell phone, and now the dam**ed App Library - 1 year ago

Open the App Library. Locate the app that you want to move to your home screen. Long-press on the app’s icon until a menu pops up. Tap the “Add to Home Screen” button from the context menu.

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Re: Had my second dose of Vaccine yesterday - 1 year ago

QuoteMindMeld Did you and/or your daughter have any kind of reaction to the first shot? I'm asking because my wife is getting her first shot (Moderna) Friday. I wasn't able to get an appointment however so I'll probably be like d4. Both of us just hand sore arms after the first dose. My daughter felt a little flushed for about 20 minutes but that passed. I had a fever early this evening. 101.6

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Had my second dose of Vaccine yesterday - 1 year ago

Moderna. Felt fine overnight with a sore arm from the injection. I had a headache all day today and every muscle in my body hurts. Had chills a little while ago but those have passed. My daughter had the same symptoms. We both had very vivid and bizarre dreams after the second shot. She works in a large doctor's office and said several of her co-workers also experienced this.

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Re: Do you pay attention to air quality alerts? - 1 year ago

I keep an eye on it during the summer months, especially high ozone levels. I can feel it in my lungs when I'm riding my bike. I'll ride during the day when the warnings are in the yellow. When they are in the red, I'll do my rides early in the morning or later in the evening.

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Re: What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done? - 1 year ago

Riding my bike every day for 30 years. 4 major accidents, none of which were my fault. Fractured pelvis, broken collar bone and hand, dislocated shoulder and 8 weeks in physical therapy to get my body back into alignment after some a-hole in a pick-up truck turned in front of me when I was going 25 mph. Asphalt is very unforgiving! Still Riding though not the mega miles I used to do.

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Re: Is there any way to order non-counterfeit button batteries online? - 1 year ago

Amazon has the CELEWELL CR1616 5 pack for 6 bucks. Amazon

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Re: Is there any way to order non-counterfeit button batteries online? - 1 year ago

I've been using CELEWELL brand batteries from Amazon with good success. They come with a 5 year warranty and the manufacture and warranty date are clearly marked on the package. Amazon

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Re: AppleCare+ for Mac extends your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date - 1 year ago

This article on Macworld says that coverage starts from the day you purchased your device. Macworld

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Re: Anybody using double wall insulated drinking glasses? - 1 year ago

I have 2 espresso cups and a 12 oz. coffee cup like that. I've not had any issues with them. The borosilicate glass is thin. You have to be very careful handling them but I stir with metal spoons every day and heat the contents in the microwave all the time. I hand wash them although they should be dishwasher safe. The biggest issue appears to be the sealing dimple at the bottom. I've worked with

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Re: I guess I'm not done yelling at the TV just yet - 1 year ago

If you really want to yell switch over to Fox and see if you can listen to Hannity for more than 5 seconds.

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Re: Why the f*©k isn't Cheeto being forced to pay for his own elaborate send off? - 1 year ago

It just amazes me that given what we've seen this guy do and get away with over the past 4 years, that people still ask why. Just be glad it's almost over.

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Re: Same day root canal and crown - 1 year ago

The only issue I have with this is what I went through with my last root canal. The first procedure did not get rid of all the infection. I had to have a second root canal done. It was just a matter of popping off the temporary crown and doing the cleaning out of the root. If I had the permanent crown, they would have had to drill through it to complete the procedure and then do a filling in the

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Re: New England- ish vacation spots - 1 year ago

Ocean temperatures in September would more likely be in the upper 50's maybe 60 F.

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Re: A few questions about getting medicine from express scripts in the mail. Main question is about weather. - 1 year ago

I've been using Express Scripts for years. I get all my meds, even 90 day supplies at my local Walgreens. Never had any problems. From what I've read, not all pharmacies qualify for 90 day scripts.

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Re: Sick relative kicked out of ICU - 1 year ago

Had Total Knee Replacement Surgery back in November. Fortunately, my Orthopedic group has its own Surgery Center. In at 7:00 am and home by 4:00 pm. Usually an overnight stay in the Hospital. They will do them in the hospital but they will only keep you overnight if necessary. Still, it was better to avoid the hospital altogether.

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Re: No-look touchdown pass - 1 year ago

Quotespace-time so throwing the ball OVER the opposite team's defense while your teammate is already there is legal? in Soccer that would be Offside. That's pretty much the goal of every pass in football!

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Re: Apple Watch 7.1 update is ridiculous, can't install because there is no room - 1 year ago

I had the same issue on my Apple Watch 3 a couple of updates ago. I did the un-pair trick and everything went smoothly after that. I've not had any issues with any updates after that.

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Re: November 4, 1997: "Apple Stores" within CompUSA - 1 year ago

The biggest issue for the sales people at CompUSA, Sears, and don't forget Circuit City ( I was the Apple rep for all three), was that they received smaller commissions on Macs than on Windows machines. They also had a harder time selling extended warranties on Macs which CompUSA pushed really hard. They called it TAP for Technical Assurance Program I think. The sales associates made more money o

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Re: November 4, 1997: "Apple Stores" within CompUSA - 1 year ago

I worked as an Apple Retail Representative at CompUSA when Apple started this. Less just say the CompUSA employees were less than enthusiastic. Especially the managers.

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Re: What kind of @#$%& came up with the fsa system? - 1 year ago

Quotetronnei No free rides. If you've spent more than you've contributed when you quit, the employer will subtract what you still owe from your final paycheck. Not true. You don't have to pay it back and it does not count as taxable income. As long as you use it before your employment ends. Just went through it this year.

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