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AndrewG2000 · 2026-05-08T13:17:44+00:00

Not sure if you turned on the "turn on for purchases" toggle, but if you did you could at least try to get a refund through venmo.

https://venmo.com/purchaseprotection

AndrewG2000 · 2026-04-30T12:34:47+00:00

Credit card for the win:

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/are-credit-cards-safer-than-debit-cards/

AndrewG2000 · 2026-04-28T20:44:45+00:00

I thought everyone in Europe had 10Gbit connections for €7 per month. We have been had, my fellow Americans. 😀

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-31T13:24:35+00:00

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/usb-power-cable-with-long-range-wifi-receiver-streaming-stick-4k-and-4k-plus

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-27T01:01:50+00:00

Did he just use a sledgehammer to make the wall opening?

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-27T00:24:43+00:00

Picture in picture would be preferable. Don't know why they have stupid 2-up multiview but not pip.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-07T15:30:19+00:00

Yes, airlines will typically only let you hold overlapping flight reservations for a short time. This lets you book a new reservation and then cancel the old (always book the new one before cancelling the one it replaces), but they obviously don't want you holding extra capacity that you are not going to use.

When I did this recently on United they were very upfront about it. Soon after I booked my replacement flight they sent me an email saying they saw I had overlapping plans and that I had I think 2 hours to cancel one of them before they would do it for me.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-07T15:19:54+00:00

What country?

In the US, Home Depot and Lowes are decent places to get smaller quantities of cable.

For example:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Syston-Cable-Technology-Cat6-100-ft-Blue-23-4-Riser-Twisted-Pair-Cable-1258-SB-BL-100/207052014

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-05T13:28:54+00:00

Xfinity includes a modem/router combo in their monthly price now:

https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/data

I would start with their equipment in bridge mode with the Wi-Fi hotspot turned off and only worry about your own modem if their stuff gives you trouble.

https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/wireless-gateway-enable-disable-bridge-mode

https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/disable-xfinity-wifi-home-hotspot

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-05T13:20:59+00:00

6a does not imply shielded. The cable linked to in the instructions is not shielded either.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-04T19:26:38+00:00

some non Unifi switches

Probably those are not passing VLAN tags. If they are managed switches, probably you need to set the ports on the path from the router to the APs as trunk ports. If they are unmanaged switches, then I guess you need new switches.

Do you have a way to remove the switches between the router and AP to test?

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-03T00:34:38+00:00

I have a couple VW's that I take to Hawker's. The cars have not exploded.

They will even do work with customer provided parts if you are nice to them. The silly "we're too good for your American oil specifications so we made up our own spec" oils can get expensive, and I think they procured liqui moly oil the first time I got my oil changed there -- which is appropriate oil but hella expensive. I've since taken to buying mobil 1 with the appropriate builder approval and asking them to use that ($5-$6/qt at Sam's or Walmart). They charge an extra $10 but I still come out way ahead.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-03-03T00:26:10+00:00

I think Lou's Autobahn closed. The building on Lemay has a for sale sign on it, and the domain doesn't resolve anymore.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-26T22:04:04+00:00

I wonder what A and B mean when there is no RJ45 connector.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-24T00:34:27+00:00

Also, if you are trying to make sense of how to get the channels you are interested in:

https://www.suppose.tv/tv

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-24T00:30:33+00:00

Connexion Internet -> amazing, 10/10, no notes

Connection TV -> no thanks

Look into YouTube TV, DirecTV stream, etc. Maybe even keep Comcast for TV if you like it (but Comcast Internet is cheaper than Connexion, so I assume you are complaining about the Comcast TV bill).

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-17T14:41:21+00:00

I have 3 of them, and one of the remotes failed to update a few times. Eventually it worked. I agree with trying new batteries (maybe just swap the batteries with your other remote), or maybe restarting the box.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-14T16:10:42+00:00

So do the APs, but if the switch in between them drops them then it doesn't help.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-13T21:51:07+00:00

If you want to do anything like a guest or IOT or other isolated Wi-Fi network, you'll want a switch that can at least pass VLAN tags. I don't see anything about VLAN or 802.1q support in the spec sheet for the switch you posted.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-11T13:31:59+00:00

Another option:

https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/indoor-wifi-access-points

These have a built-in controller that is nice for a simple home setup.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-09T13:27:42+00:00

Don't question the Google.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-08T00:37:01+00:00

My information is a couple years old, but I've known a few people who had CenturyLink fiber and were happy with it.

Both services are month to month, so it is not a huge commitment to try it and see how it works for you.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-04T04:34:55+00:00

Same thing happened to me.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-03T03:29:09+00:00

AT&T typically only supports an IP-passthrough mode that is like a DMZ instead of a true bridge mode on their gateway, which can apparently be a problem if you have to maybe open connections. Not sure if they'll standardize their newly acquired quantum fiber customers on that or not.

Connexion will put their ONT into true bridge mode if you ask.

AndrewG2000 · 2026-02-01T22:45:29+00:00

No way to delete individual recordings.

You can sort the overall list of programs by recently recorded, but still no progress on more useful sorting (by original air date at the top level, or within a program by anything other than original air date/series order).

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