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    Goodbye T-Mobile-Hello Google Fi

    For when you have problems: https://old.reddit.com/r/GoogleFi/new/ For phone support: https://old.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/new/ These groups are invaluable for troubleshooting. We've been on Fi for 5 years or so, along with various pixel phones.
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    Software upgrades in general

    Oh, man, this is too good to be true... I wrote code for literally 50 years. In all that time, the vast majority of 'my' bugs were caused by 'users' who couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time. Here's my best example. I wrote a browser app. That's one that runs in an internet browser...
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    Peppermint oil added to furnace humidifier

    Diatomacious earth completely eliminated bugs in my basement this year.
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    Computer Chair

    I spend most of my day in a Steelcase Gesture. It's a bit more comfy than the Steelcase Leap. I switch between them. I can't sit in any other chair for more than 30 minutes.
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    Do I want Torque Pro, what about an OBD2 scanner?

    For many years, I've wanted an OBD2 scanner, to do things like ABS bleeding after brake fluid changes, and rear brake electronic parking release for pad changes. Since my CX-5 only has 10k on it, and there's a tricky manual way to release the EPB, that shouldn't yet be an issue. I change brake...
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    I could use some help interpreting Torque app data

    Can anyone tell me what this 'upgraded' means: " Autel MaxiAP AP200 (Upgraded AL319)"
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    USB Chargers ?

    This light is probably using a battery with a built-in USB port, and charging circuit. It will correctly charge the battery. For LiIon cells, we typically charge at 1/2C, which takes around two hours - regardless of cell size. 'C' is the capacity of the cell. Very small cells, such as 10180 and...
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    Recommend a dash cam?

    I've owned a Viofo a139 for a couple months. Excellent front cam, ok rear cam. Fantastic array of settings that will satisfy any need, and a great smartphone interface.
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    How long can a smoke detector sit, unused, and still be pristine?

    I determined long ago, that fire was the most devastating thing that could happen to us. I have extinguishers in kitchen, both bedrooms, and dining room. Two at the bottom of the basement stairs (I'd never make it down, up, and back down to put out a fire). Another one next to the sump pump...
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    Amazon account headache

    If you didn't update your credit card info when the CC sent you a new card, Amazon may be using the old expiration date...
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    Bought a new 2023 Mazda CX-5

    I'm loving my 2016, and trying to get the wife into one from her old Outback. It's the best car I've owned, including a bunch of Hondas, and an Audi that I regret buying to this day.
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    How long can a smoke detector sit, unused, and still be pristine?

    Welp, 10 years after manufacture is the hard limit to life, per google. Guess I'll get a few years of use out of the NOS.
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    How long can a smoke detector sit, unused, and still be pristine?

    Five years ago, I bought a replacement smoke alarm to replace the one 14' in the air, at the top of my great room. Age and poor health, I still haven't got around to it... I *did* replace the easy to reach detectors at that time. (The oldest detector is not yet 10 years old.) I am about to give...
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    Best brake bleeding tool

    I attach a 2' hose to the bleeder screw. Taped a bolt to the bottom end, and drop it into a clean container with 1" of fresh brake fluid in it. Attach the upper end to the bleeder, and crack the bleeder open a bit. Once you pump the brake pedal, the 2' hose will self-bleed, preventing air...
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    I need a long lasting fuel efficient vehicle (not a hybrid, electric, or PHEV)

    My 2012 Impreza (non-lifted crosstrek) had 80,000ish when I sold it. That CVT got a lot of WOT time. The wife's 2012 Outback has 85,000ish miles, and my wife is a lead-foot. Both CVT's work fine. My CX-5's 6 speed auto works MUCH better, the best auto I've ever driven. My wife is thinking about...
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    Puzzling car battery question

    My Cteks have this as an option. It pushes higher than normal charging voltage into the battery, to 'stir' the acid up. I've used it for more than 5 years, and it only seems to boil more acid out of the batteries. (I've used it on 6 batteries that are in constant use -2 car, 2 sump pump, and 2...
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    Dash Cam Long Term Use

    "I tested 10 flagship dashcams for clarity, plate reading ability, and field of view both during the day and at night, and then compared them to a brand new GoPro Hero11 Black."
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    Change jobs from a short commute to a long one?

    I commuted thru countryside for 15 years. One hour each way. Was the best time of each day. No children to take care of, wife worked long hours, too. Drive to the worksite for the next few weekends, and see if you can handle it. Get a small commuter car that is also quiet and comfy. I drove an...
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    Subaru Oil Filter Housing Drain?

    It's just a dimple.
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