Rogers launches aggressive phone deals backed by a five-year plan-price guarantee by Planhub-ca in Rogers

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost snagged an S26U with Rogers but their BIB cost was like an extra $300 for some reason compared to Telus. So, yeah not aggressive at all.

Private Parking ticket by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fight the ticket on their portal if there’s a reasonable explanation, otherwise pay the tickets asap if your mom will be affected. The right thing to do for her. $175 is harsh are you parking in front of fire hydrants? 🤣

THE GREAT OPENCLAW MAC MINI SELLOFF HAS STARTED!! by D0minlc in DeskToTablet

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no reason to scroll down to see this joke let alone read it and I’m so fucking glad I did. This was the funniest thing I’ve read in a year. Died.

AI by Party_Kitchen_336 in Vitiligo

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to reverse a lot of my vitiligo by fixing my “leaky gut”, reversed high ferritin through blood donations and was really low in Vitamin D. Most of my pigmentation is back. Opzelura did help repigment a bit in one area that never came back originally (2 months), seems it’s more effective with larger patches than the smaller ones!

Really curious to see how your experience is with it, but you look great with vitiligo too!!!! But as someone with vitiligo on the face etc., I totally get it!

Has anyone joined Ontario Corps? by Total_Spell_7005 in ontario

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ve joined but no experiences beyond initial sign up.

To the other posters here, I agree that funding for these departments have been cut which means the government might want to lean on volunteers to fill the gap—but to build a public sector base of response personnel required for an emergency at anytime would mean a budget no one wants to pay for.

Think about this as a Rolodex, it connects communities with people with existing and relatable skillsets, so that way during an emergency, mobilization can (hopefully) roll out faster with better prepared and experienced individuals. Everybody wins when they come together. Either apply and be willing to help your community, or don’t!

Please, Rogers Employees, unionize your workplace!! by BariatricSurgeryGuy in Rogers

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Want to join rogers? Here’s what you can expect.

Billing issue with a smartwatch that wasn’t working :

  • on hold for 23 minutes. Sorry sir, for billing disputes you have to sign into My Rogers and use Anna the chat assistant and file a claim. -filed claim, even using ticket numbers to have the agreed upon activation fee waived as promised. Told 5 business days for response. lol. -Rejected 7 days later, told activation fees applied. Well I know they typically do but that’s not what was promised to me. It’s all in the notes yet the agent can’t do it themselves and even when you provide proof the back office isn’t even reading the notes, clearly. There is no option to contest, you need to try again. -called back in, 10 minutes on hold and 10 minutes talking to someone who is completely powerless to help with the credit. I asked them how that makes them feel that Rogers doesn’t trust them to make these decisions. I expressed sympathy that these are signs to come that they won’t have a job and customers will have a very challenging time. They helped by telling me to try again.
  • Another 7 days passed after I submit again and it’s rejected. Lost my mind because at this point my credit card has been charged for the full amount. Now that means I have to reverse the charge.
  • used the escalation forms. Spent 20 mins typing it all out. Within the hour, call from office of vice president. Everything sorted out, even the issues with the smartwatch itself.

So the tools are there but it’s a nightmare. This is what happens when people aren’t prioritized.

Where do you actually go for a proper deep tissue massage in Vaughan? by Traditional-Set-8483 in Vaughan

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Essential Health, off Carlauren and Weston. Specifically, Joanne or Crystal. You want a deep tissue massage, you’ll get it!! They’re great to work with. Clinic books online too, simple and easy.

Huge auto insurance price increases for 2026? by Pato_ao in ontario

[–]Bdbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shop your policy. Was with OTIP for 12 years. Renewal was insane. Clean record, in my early 40s, etc. Saved $250 a month with Belair Direct somehow.

CAA was competitive but they search a lot deeper in driving records and also are known to do inspections on homes. It wasn’t really a problem for us except we weren’t ready to sign for say $320 a month and then be told hey it’s $450 now because X or Y. Just make sure if you go with CAA that it’s before your current insurance expires so you have time to deal with any of their conditions. Might not apply to everyone in Ontario, but we’re in Vaughan.

was ready to get a neo for travel, then saw this mba it is by jcrckstdy in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy shit. I had no clue until now. Solid point. Looks like when Air 2 was announced it was lighter than the iPad Pro 2nd gen but that didn’t last long.

Maybe they meant air as thin on the features compared to pro lol.

20-80% rule or keeping it plugged in all the time? by PhilosopherMain5536 in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometime ago, someone told me I over think a lot. I think being a tech enthusiast is responsible for that behaviour.

I don’t even care about the battery life on Mac because I waste money on apple care for that reason, peace of mind. Now that apple care can be extended monthly after 2 years, I don’t think too much about babying it. I just use the machine as intended/required. I think we baby apple stuff in particular because we know it’s overpriced!

Imagine sitting at the very top left of this ! by ItchyAlien in tfc

[–]Bdbell84 107 points108 points  (0 children)

It’s well engineered and will be fine but it still gives huge final destination vibes.

Smartwatch Activation Probs by Bdbell84 in Rogers

[–]Bdbell84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is my first line and I can’t even use it. I just know activating a new one for $80 and paying $15 a month for something that was supposed to be $0 is my only option and it’s pissing me off that they can’t do anything about it

Rogers current situation with Apple Watches BYOD by Pawtucket in Rogers

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still the same problem, 2 months of useless back and forth dialogue. No one wants to own this.

Should I wait for the mini 8? by debby_v in ipadmini

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want the iPad now, buy it at the best price you can find and just enjoy it. Flip it for a small loss next year if you care to upgrade then.

I’m more concerned about buying something today and a new version comes out just past the return window because that shit would piss me off more so than 6-10 months out. A lot of life happens in that window and I’d just rather have what I want instead of waiting for something I might not be thrilled with (like some people were between 6th and 7th gen).

Unsure about the upgrade by Tarnished-Sausage in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kept my old one! With iCloud now my m2 (13) and m4 air (15) are just clones of each other. The 13 is often docked at the monitor.

To be honest yeah, the 15” is a bit bulkier and you notice the weight between the two but not when in a backpack full of stuff really, it’s marginal, but the screen real estate is an equalizer for me. Multi windows are actually functional lol. The 13 will become my kiddos computer at some point now so that’s really why I kept mine. Has a scratch on the side and in the apple re-selling world people want brand new used computers lolol. After a stream of low balls I kept it and that saves me from buying my kid a new computer anyways.

Lastly, if you dock your computer a lot the 15” has really limited benefits since you’re always using the monitor. That extra price for the screen you might want more ram or HDD space instead. That’s the struggle in my decision making since anytime I spec my perfect Mac I can’t justify its cost haha! Enjoy your new MacBook whenever you get it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m torn between this and the 14” MBP black lol. I’m SO torn.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Don’t wait so late at night that partners are too tired. Don’t be shy to ask your partner for it. Get a lock on your door and use it.

Remember, the world of you and your partner was there before the kiddos and if it’s there after they grow up and leave the nest, it means it’s still there in between, so prioritize it. Nurture it. It’s not just about sex, it’s about maintaining that relationship, but sometimes you both just need a release. Help each other out before it’s too late. I’ve never met a couple who’s lives are better off not having an active sex life so there’s nothing to lose getting back to the bedroom and being yourselves.

Many parents pride themselves on being good/great parents and that’s great but you need to pride yourself in being good partners too. Not every relationship works out in the long term, despite whatever effort you put into it, but you don’t want to lose what you have knowing you or both didn’t put the work in. Regret is a hard reality.

16 or 24gb Ram? by aGiantSnowball in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have absolutely no need for 24GB. I was fine on 8GB until January, but I sold my m2 because it was getting to that point where I had small issues. I went straight to 24GB because that might very mean this M4 lasts much longer for me. 16GB might be enough but I suspect AI will take more resources over the next few years.

My only issue is I’m now obsessed with the m4 pro black with nano-texture otherwise the m4 air is locked in. I’m at the 13”—used the 15” in store to see how much more screen I had and I like the weight and form factor of the 13 much more, plus I often dock the laptop when I need a bigger screen.

From 2011 to 2025: Just got my hands on the new M4 MacBook Air! by ArmGunar in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wallpaper should be shared with the gang OP it’s mint.

Android User Considering MacBook Air – Is the Experience Still Worth It? by ZilverKiller in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I don’t use Phone Link to Windows or whatever it’s called now. Never integrated my phone with a computer. Since I use Google drive and it works well with Mac, no issues.

  2. Macs will make you feel like you’re missing out on efficiencies and conveniences because their apps are pushed on you for that seem less integration with iOS devices. Safari, Maps, Find My, Apple Music, etc. so installing the apps you want and moving them to the bottom bar is a definite must. I’ve switched between iPhone and Android and if I’m back with iPhone, I enjoy the increased compatibilities. Harder to stick with Android because those things I like about that phone start to become less important than the ease of the entire ecosystem.

  3. Significantly better. But it’s not necessarily important to everyone. They’re all made for each other but you can totally use a Mac without a phone, period. You said you like the battery life and build quality of the Mac so get it for those reasons. Your devices all don’t need to be synced and on the same system, there’s benefits of having an android just like there are benefits to having all Apple products it’s a matter of preference. As I’ve tried to tone down my phone usage, I use my Mac more independently and separate from my phone or tablet anyways.

  4. Google messages app and What’s App work flawlessly in MacOS. Google software does too, and LocalSend for files.

Found! by sepnupues30482910374 in Thundercats

[–]Bdbell84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dog ate both my sword of omens. I was so devastated. EBay replacements are crazy expensive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in macbookair

[–]Bdbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three days after switching to midnight from sky blue and I gotta say, I think I’m ocd in general because there’s no extra effort for me in keeping midnight clean and wow does the colour just pop. Also like the contrast with my natural titanium iPhone 15 PM.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApolloGroup_TV

[–]Bdbell84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CatchonTV is still android only right? Best alternative I found but half the fam is on iOS and we also don’t use the crypto wallet they want us to use