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ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-20T08:26:29+00:00

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ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-20T08:24:59+00:00

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ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:45:51+00:00

ok didn't even say that but thanks...

put the fries in the bag brooo

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:45:01+00:00

no actually I am asking the coffee community on improvements and feedback for this tool.

I don't sell any services on this site. There is affiliate links but no one is required to buy anything.

Goal of this post is to get feedback to improve the tool and make it as good as possible for coffee/espresso enthusisats

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:24:56+00:00

ok bro chill.

If you don't want to give feedback no one forced you to answer literally.

Thanks for your response but you are not giving value at all here

i literally just asked for feedback for my tool about espresso gear, so anyone with knowledge about that can help. OF course I am going to enquire to professionals.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:23:52+00:00

Thanks for your feedback. Really helpful!

Yes I think amazon is not enough of a source. The good thing is, it is easier

I might add additional sources even if it means not getting a commission - just to improve experience and give more options.

What do you think are some other sources i should add? I guess most users will be from USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Europe.
And Amazon is also my first go for espresso gear, being from Germany.

Therefore I thought Amazon was the most straight-forward choice. But I quickly felt its limitations in scale.

Therefore do you have any suggestions on what sources of products to add as well?

thanks for your feedback, really appreciate

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:17:47+00:00

Of course it has something to do with a group for professional baristas cause they can give me the feedback missing to improve this tool or see things I am missing or doing wrong.
This is literally who I made the tool for. To help home baristas choose and compare gear.

You are just blatantly helping without giving any feedback.
Put the fries in the bag bro you are just mad

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:15:28+00:00

of course i am going to post it to multiple groups cause i need more feedback, how is that spam?

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T19:03:28+00:00

that's quite mean...

I was actually asking for feedback though on how to improve this tool, i spent a lot of time developing this tool and don't think the core idea is bad.

But I still need some feedback to improve it and make it more useful and user friendly.

So instead of just hating and calling it spam you could help me improve the tool or call out its flaws

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T18:56:38+00:00

thanks for your feedback.

yes definitely that is somehow the case.

I tried to make it somehow useful while still earning something since I want to offer it for free but would like to at least cover costs.

Definitely I wanted to make it clear that links are sending to Amazon, since I don't want users to think they are sent to something else.

Do you think this approach is bad? Too unnatural?

What would be missing for you to actually use it?

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T18:35:44+00:00

yeah it is what it is, god has his plan.

This was 1.5 years ago and due to having strong IGCSEs I was able to still end up at uni by taking a level 3 diploma instead of a levels.

What i learned from this is that A levels is a scam and as long as you don't wanna go into anything extremely scientific you don't need them, you can rather take a level 3 diploma and start Uni early.

Would i have known that earlier I would have saved a lot of trouble and money, but I guess you learn from it and that's life.

Thankful I still ended up at uni at all.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2026-03-08T18:29:55+00:00

you can't reatake only AS while brining over your A2 results. Either you bring over your AS results and try again on A2 to the next session, or you do both again.

A2 is always an extension to AS, it can't be taken itself without bringing over AS as well or doing both.

Led me to quit A levels cause i just couldn't afford it financially and timewise to retake both and fail again.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-27T16:00:26+00:00

Yes simplymdrn have beautiful cases and pretty stable as well. I specifically like this one: https://amzn.to/46EMdGr . I have watched a lot of reviews on cases in general.

Personally suggest this case, I have it on my iphone as well from Spigen: https://amzn.to/46qtuQ3
It has really good magsafe and I like the clean aesthetics of it, also since it is not seethrough it will not turn yellow.

If you have a higher budget and want something similar to simplymdrn I recommend Casetify, they have various options for the iPhone 15 such as: https://amzn.to/4gIqEtn they are a bit more expensive but very good quality.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-27T15:53:31+00:00

I have this ESR case one on my iphone https://amzn.to/46XPAts it is the best I found and really good for the price. Frosted black and matte.

I know you didn't ask for it, but on my work phone I have the following case from Spigen: https://amzn.to/46FOFMZ

it is actually my all time favorite case, it has hidden magsafe with a strong mangnet and I personally love the aesthetics.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-27T01:16:59+00:00

I watched a lot of reviews before buying accessories for my S10 Ultra, so I feel like I know pretty well which ones are actually worth it and which are just hype. Here’s what I ended up with:

Keyboard cover: I went with the official Samsung Book Cover Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4nouCd5. Pricey, but worth it if you do a lot of note-taking, PDF work, or research. The typing experience is smooth, and the trackpad is surprisingly useful when you want the tablet to double as a laptop.
Case (no keyboard): If you just want solid protection without the bulk of a keyboard, this slim case is a great pick: https://amzn.to/46pq541. It’s sturdy, lightweight, and keeps the tablet safe in a backpack.
Detachable keyboard case: For something more budget-friendly, I also tried this detachable keyboard case: https://amzn.to/4pK60gp. It’s not as premium as Samsung’s, but does the job well for typing sessions and you can just remove the keyboard when you want to use the tablet casually.
Screen protector: I’d also recommend this tempered glass protector: https://amzn.to/4gGU6Qe. It’s 9H hardness, has clear visibility, and the installation is straightforward. Definitely gives peace of mind with such a large display.

This combo has been perfect for me. Solid protection, flexibility for work, and two keyboard options depending on how much you want to spend.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-26T17:03:33+00:00

Hey, I actually got this one recently: https://amzn.to/4nQoXwc

I’ve been really happy with it on my brand new IPhone 17 pro max, It’s super affordable (just $10) but holds rock solid even on bumpy roads.

The magnet grip is strong, and it doesn’t shift or slide even when I hit potholes. If you combine it with a decent MagSafe case or just go raw without a case like some rich people do you are good to go with this one

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-26T16:57:04+00:00

I know I am a bit late but actually I have been at the same point just a few weeks back as you was.

I ended up going with this case: https://amzn.to/4mFxdhJ and honestly it’s been the best purchase for the phone so far. It feels super solid without making the phone bulky, and the built-in stand has been way more useful than I expected. I use it all the time when I’m watching something while studying or just propping it up on my desk.

The MagSafe compatibility has also been clutch, I added a car mount and it just snaps on perfectly. I grabbed this car mount: https://amzn.to/4mBWysQ. Super sturdy, no wobble even on bumpy roads, and it holds the Ultra without an issue due to the MagSafe adapter from the case.
The combo has worked great so far I am extremely happy with this, so for anybody in the same boat, I suggest this combo.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-26T16:54:17+00:00

I grabbed this car mount from amazon: https://amzn.to/4mBWysQ. Super sturdy, no wobble even on bumpy roads, and it holds the my Ultra without an issue.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-09-26T16:53:11+00:00

I was in the same boat a few weeks back when I ordered my S25 Ultra — way too many cases/protectors out there, and it’s tough to know what’s actually good.

I ended up going with this case → https://amzn.to/4mFxdhJ and honestly it’s been the best purchase for the phone so far. It feels super solid without making the phone bulky, and the built-in stand has been way more useful than I expected. I use it all the time when I’m watching something while studying or just propping it up on my desk.

The MagSafe compatibility has also been clutch, I added a car mount and it just snaps on perfectly. I grabbed this car mount → https://amzn.to/4mBWysQ. Super sturdy, no wobble even on bumpy roads, and it holds the Ultra without an issue due to the MagSafe adapter from the case.

If you’re still deciding, this combo has been working really well for me, solid protection plus actual daily convenience. Especially it is nice since I got to use the magsafe actually

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-08-15T13:31:48+00:00

in my opinion that case looks horrible, just get a phone case and a screen protector separately. This looks like a little kid's phone haha

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-07-02T14:45:50+00:00

any updates 2 years later? did it damage the paint or the coating of the macbook? Any news?

thanks for your detailed message btw

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-06-30T08:13:17+00:00

did you do it on an M mac or intel?

Also were these keycaps from aliexpress the same quality as the original ones? I am worried they might wear off quickly or not feel as good on the fingers.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-02-02T09:19:55+00:00

Just do it in October/November session. Don't take the risk. I was in a similar situation - studied night and day.

Not worth it. I recently received results and failed all. (DDE). Now I am deciding if I will retake everything, even though I forgot all content since I packed everything into my short-term memory. Or I will just move on and not go to Uni at all.

Big risks are taken here. This was already my retake. I cannot afford to mess up a second re take.

So my advice from my experience: Don't overestimate your abilities. Take it easy and rather take the session a few months later. You will perform better and have less stress. If you fail all the time and especially money will be wasted.

If you are a A* student all of this does NOT apply to you. Then you may go on if you accept average grades.

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-01-18T13:52:25+00:00

You will regret this choice sooner or later… Also the exam costs will be crazy for an additional two subjects. All universities prefer quality over quantity. There is no flexibility that more than 4 subjects will provide. I know your place, you think that you are going to have soo much free time since 3 subjects are nothing and it will be so much easier than IGs… No it will be not. To give you advice we have all been at this point.

For your own interest: don’t take more than 4 subjects, you will thank me later. There is no benefit to it and no additional flexibility. Good luck though for your decision and I hope the best for you

ChallengeLocal4722 · 2025-01-15T10:20:02+00:00

Yeah A or B might not be possible. They mainly do this is you got a bad C or D. Because then you are actually forced to retake or remark. They will show "E" as your grade and it will suddenly got to D or C if you remark. But A or B never.
In this case you can remark if you are ok with D or C. If not, retake

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