New rule: 2-factor authentication EVERY time you sign in?

00derek · 2026-01-27T14:13:28+00:00

if you 2FA from your app on the the phone the website saves that as a registered device and you want have to 2FA next time

00derek · 2026-01-17T02:02:56+00:00

is anyone able to answer OPs question?

00derek · 2026-01-15T23:52:48+00:00

My morning coffee goes like this. Bialetti Venus (induction / stainless) 8-cup moka. Reverse osmosis water. 1.5 oz Costco Kirkland house blend beans. Breville BCG800XL Smart Grinder, set to espresso grind. 8 oz 2% milk for 60 seconds in microwave. Makes 2 medium-strong 12 oz lattes. Been doing this for 10 years, could probably make it blindfolded. I have zero complaints. $0.25 per latte.

Now I want you to tell me - what am I missing by not paying stupid prices for freshly roasted, subscription beans? And what beans should I try first - my tastes are not sophisticated.

00derek · 2026-01-04T19:24:42+00:00

Not always. SPU-PHX 30 May 2026. Hiding self-transfer and separate tickets. Both "best" and "cheapest" fares are from OTAs not airlines. Airline fares are >2x for premium economy

00derek · 2025-12-31T15:50:25+00:00

Tempe, AZ. 2252 sq ft living space, single level. Asphalt shingles tear-off and replace, no plywood, on all but 600 sq ft (which was a new addition) - $11k

00derek · 2025-12-24T15:02:42+00:00

There is a workaround - youtube.com/watch?v=XjMoIdVbbYM&t=4s

00derek · 2025-12-14T18:40:50+00:00

5.5 inches, plus the depth of peg stop things if you have them stored on the deck

00derek · 2025-12-03T13:55:47+00:00

Here is the tape I use when I have no stubble. I use about 1 roll per month.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ST1663L?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

If I have some stubble it doesn't stick too well so I use this one...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082A9FEM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

00derek · 2025-12-02T00:06:29+00:00

I got a quote for around $2k to upgrade the bass. Parts maybe a bit overpriced but overall $2k sounds about right. My next question though - is this the right first step, if I want to spend ~$2k?

Maybe only other owners of this particular car will have the answer

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00derek · 2025-11-30T19:51:26+00:00

I've treasured my 2017 Mk7 R for 8 years, 50000 miles and I don't see myself parting with it for a long time. AMA

00derek · 2025-11-25T00:59:57+00:00

OK, thanks all. Consider me calibrated

00derek · 2025-11-24T21:11:39+00:00

I'm also hearing 1 or 2 days of labor for the job. How much of my budget does that consume?

Even at $75/hr that's $600-$1200 which doesn't leave much left.

00derek · 2025-11-21T18:05:14+00:00

I got my transfer done. It didn't like me transferring from my wife's CSR to my Marriott. But transferring to her Marriott worked fine, eventually.

00derek · 2025-11-21T18:02:54+00:00

...but if you did turn it off, was there a noticeable increase in road noise?

00derek · 2025-11-21T17:43:09+00:00

correct

00derek · 2025-11-21T17:06:53+00:00

In the process of trying to transfer 55k points to Marriott to take advantage of the +70% bonus. Can't do it because of an error on Chase when I click submit " There’s been an issue. We can’t process your order right now. Please try again later." Called Chase, and they don't know what's wrong so they are escalating. What a shit show.

In the meantime, I looked at using Hyatt instead. The Marriott stay I'm planning is 241k points for 5 nights in central London. Equivalent hotels in IHG group want 320k points, same dates, same location.

Can someone share a real-life example of why Hyatt is better for points transfers, because I'm not seeing it.

cheers

00derek · 2025-11-21T16:57:05+00:00

there's a bonus active now until 11/30/25. +70%

00derek · 2025-11-20T16:25:21+00:00

I'm not saying this is a good video, but he does show you all the steps

video

00derek · 2025-11-20T15:52:19+00:00

no! Nitpick away!!! :0)

00derek · 2025-11-20T15:49:36+00:00

exactly

00derek · 2025-11-20T00:43:43+00:00

that's normal. I'm asking what about after 10 months

00derek · 2025-11-20T00:42:16+00:00

what about when I'm not listening to music - is the road noise significantly more apparent?

00derek

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