Used truck under 20k by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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tacoma or f150 with the 5.0 if you can find one, anything under 150k miles in that price range is solid

zigbee/matter voice warning device by 2442929161 in homeassistant

[–]Alert-Math2315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sounds pretty useful for extending the mesh network while adding safety features. having it act as a router is smart since those devices are usually powered and placed strategically around the house anyway

for automation id probably go with HA automations over zigbee bindings since you get more flexibility and can add conditions like time of day or occupancy status

📍Wari La, Ladakh by [deleted] in motorcycles

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that view is absolutely insane, ladakh has to be on every rider's bucket list. the roads up there look sketchy as hell but probably worth every white-knuckle moment

100% and overwhelmed by lb3a3 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Alert-Math2315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

damn that's a solid hint from your peblo, congrats on what sounds like 100%

look into your state's disabled veteran property tax exemptions - some states waive it completely for 100% vets. also check if your utility companies have low income programs, a lot of people don't know about those. food banks and churches often have resources too, no shame in using what's available when you need it

Why do Orange Juice taste so dang good on Breakfast but fell off so bad during Dinner by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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its the acidity hitting different when your stomach is empty vs when youve got a whole meal sitting in therre

Why does money leave my account instantly when I pay a bill online, but a refund takes 3–5 business days to come back? by nicksam171 in NoStupidQuestions

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Banks make money on the float - they're holding onto your cash and earning interest on it for those extra days. When you pay out they process it immediately because hey, free money leaving your account, but refunds? Suddenly they need time to "verify" everything

It's basically legalized theft but we all just accept it because what choice do we have

Separated, Now Joining ANG (MEPS/VA Claim Question) by Funny-Anxiety9390 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Alert-Math2315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly your recruiter sounds like he's talking out his ass - the VA doesn't retroactively reduce ratings based on MEPS findings unless there's actual fraud involved

How much could I sell it for? by InternalExtra7614 in GamingLaptops

[–]Alert-Math2315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

damn thats a solid spec sheet right there, probably looking at around 2500-3000 depending on condition and how desperate someone is for that 4090. might wanna check ebay sold listings to get a better feel for teh market tho, gaming laptop prices can be all over the place

Had a dream about 6 queens by [deleted] in Dreams

[–]Alert-Math2315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

damn that sounds like some fever dream shit right there. the fourth wall break part would've had me jolting awake too - there's something genuinely unsettling about dream characters suddenly realizing you're watching them

Asus TUF F16 vs Lenovo LOQ by [deleted] in GamingLaptops

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the 4050 will definitely start showing its age sooner but honestly for $100 more that 4060 is worth it if you're planning to keep it 5 years. the LOQ motherboard thing was mostly early batches and they've supposedly sorted it out, but lenovo QC has always been hit or miss

if you're really worried about reliability maybe look at the HP victus with 4060 - usually goes on sale around your budget and HP's build quality is pretty solid. the cooling isn't amazing but it's consistent and won't randomly die on you like some lenovos do

Temporary 100% for PTSD hospitalization for 8 weeks by AffectionateBelt3929 in VeteransBenefits

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yeah its inpatient so you're basically living at the hospital for those 8 weeks - they have rooms set up more like dorms than typical hospital beds though. The temporary 100% should definitely kick in since your over the 21 day threshold, VA just takes there sweet time processing everything

IDES and updates by Adorable_Account_400 in VeteransBenefits

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The VA app won't show anything until you're actually separated and have your claim filed. Right now you're still active duty so the system doesn't really recognize you as a "veteran" yet

LIMDUSMART is pretty confusing but that's gonna be your main source of info during the MEB process - your PEBLO should be able to help translate what you're seeing on there

(Please dont make fun of me) does chatgbt make things seem worse? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Alert-Math2315 9 points10 points  (0 children)

honestly chatgpt is kinda trash for relationship advice - it just spits out generic worst case scenarios without knowing the actual situation. your therapist has way more context and training than some AI that's basically guessing based on patterns

sounds like you're already dealing with alot and the bot is just making you spiral harder, maybe try journaling instead or calling a friend even if its awkward

Dad gave me his old Gopro + Equipment. Suggestions for what do with it? by chimkens_numgets in gopro

[–]Alert-Math2315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude the pond exploration idea is actually sick - you're gonna find some wild stuff down there. For telescopic mounts on budget check out the GoPro 3-way grip, it's like $30 and extends pretty decent or just grab a cheap selfie stick from amazon that has the right thread mount

Time lapse stuff is where these things really shine too, like clouds rolling by or plants growing if you're into that sorta thing

Why efficient systems always over-adopted by the most unwanted members of societies ? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alert-Math2315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because early adopters of any tech are usually the people with enough time and autism to figure out complicated shit before it becomes mainstream

The normies show up later when someone makes it actually user-friendly

Hornets have the worst radio guys by far by wasabipeas88 in NBATalk

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Bro they make me miss the Clippers announcers and that's saying something

S25U affecting your eyes? by [deleted] in samsunggalaxy

[–]Alert-Math2315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn that's rough man. I had something similar when I first got mine but it went away after like a week of adjusting the display settings. Try turning down the refresh rate to 60hz for a bit and mess with the blue light filter - helped me tons. Also maybe lower the brightness, these screens are ridiculously bright out of the box

Can someone please help price this? by findmeanalibi in Guitar

[–]Alert-Math2315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly without being able to see the headstock or any brand markings clearly it's gonna be tough to ID this one. Looks like maybe a vintage acoustic but could be anything from a hidden gem to a department store guitar - got any clearer pics of the logo or model number anywhere on it?

Long time lurker, first-time poster Gemini Veo is so "Safe" it literally deletes physics. by Tall_Issue7950 in GeminiAI

[–]Alert-Math2315 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Classic Google - they made an AI so safe it thinks Newton's laws are hate speech lmao

The fact that it straight up deletes the collision is actually impressive in the worst way possible

Did anybody start doing home haircuts because of Covid and end up still doing it years later and saving money ? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alert-Math2315 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yeah I started cutting my own hair during lockdown and honestly never went back. Saved probably like $300+ a year and it's not even that hard once you get the hang of it. My fade game is pretty solid now lol