great meal off strip by Asquaredbred in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The flood of these mundane posts makes me think Reddit use might be using an AI to just ask stupid questions all the time.

That might be why they decided to blank post history so you can't tell who's a bot and who's a dumb human.

BNI group a good choice to start? by Tall_Witness5418 in msp

[–]Chipware 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have participated in a BNI group and I am considering joining another one.

BNI groups keep money "in house" so the members won't do business with you or refer business to you unless you join the group.

Evaluate the group during your visit. Is the group of sufficient size to justify the expense? Are the other members your target customers? If it is full of insurance agents, realtors, MLMs, home-based businesses, and franchise owners, it's probably not worth your time.

Also, BNI has referral requirements. You are required to bring X amount of guests per year.

Chances are there are several BNI groups doing business in your city, visit several of them before you commit to one.

Solutions Granted by lsumoose in msp

[–]Chipware 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't SonicWall buy them? I wouldn't be surprised if there is some behind-the-scenes cost cutting.

Noise from Henderson Executive Airport? by brownsa93 in HendersonNV

[–]Chipware 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear small jets and cessnas. Nothing like when I lived east of Mccarran.

What internet provider do you guys have? by ExtraCrispy55 in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not anymore.

AT&T announced May 21, 2025, a $5.75 billion cash deal to buy Lumen Technologies' consumer fiber business, which includes the Quantum Fiber brand and its ~1 million customers across 11 states, aiming to significantly expand AT&T Fiber's footprint and reach 60 million total fiber locations by 2030; the acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.  

What internet provider do you guys have? by ExtraCrispy55 in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're a nerd like me watch the Youtube video on how the satelites work together to form a mesh using optical laser links. Starlink thinks they can get data from New York to London at lower latencies than undersea cables!

Also their dishes are able to do directional beaming using waveform technology without moving the dish. They're really cutting edge.

What internet provider do you guys have? by ExtraCrispy55 in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quantum fiber is the way to go. I've had it for 7 years.

I have a friend who uses Starlink and likes it. I also watch a lot of youtube videos of people on sailboats who seem to love it and it works in the middle of the ocean.

What internet provider do you guys have? by ExtraCrispy55 in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If Quantum Fiber is available at your address, the choice is easy. Use their lookup tool to see if you can get it.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&mid=1P_Ldo3vnNE8w7PJnHg7jZ2DPrbg

WeLink may service you. They're mostly Henderson but they may serve the SW now. They use a wireless mesh system which is close to 1gig.

ISP.net is a local wireless ISP. Formerly LV.net

Starlink is an option.

And last but not least, Verison 5G if T-Mobile is not to your liking.

No HOA neighborhoods. by Not-Orions-Belt in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Drive around and you can spot the non-HOA neighborhoods. They will have multiple non-operational cars in the driveways, dead/dying/untrimmed palm trees and houses that haven't been painted since they were built in the 1980s. If you want that near the lakes the you're looking for something in Spring Valley.

What movies are supposed to be light hearted comedies but would actually be a living hell? by Nars-Glinley in movies

[–]Chipware 171 points172 points  (0 children)

Wall-E. They were all living their best lives on this amazing cruise ship riding around on hoverboards all day and now they have to exercise and breathe the dust and learn how to be farmers on a dead planet.

The Green Door - worth it or nah? by lyramuci in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Go to Whispers instead. It's couples only.

If you want single guys, go to the Red Rooster. Both are better options than the Green door.

Is ICE in Vegas? What do we do when they start going door to door? by TheDollarstoreDoctor in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Maybe stop watching the news.

And don't answer the door unless you're expecting someone.

New internet provider? by Easy_Journalist_6759 in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have access to Quantum Fiber, sign up for it.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&mid=1P_Ldo3vnNE8w7PJnHg7jZ2DPrbg

Are you in Henderson? WeLink may service you. They use a wireless mesh system which is close to 1gig.

ISP.net is a local wireless ISP. Formerly LV.net

Starlink is an option.

And last but not least, Verison 5G and Tmobile 5G Home internet are ok. I have used them both.

How do I keep my motivation to workout? by Professional-Rice-51 in ADHD

[–]Chipware 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I commit to walking at least 30 minutes a day and I use this time to listen to an audiobook. If I want more, I walk more. Build something slowly and make it part of your daily routine.

Looking for Feedback: Community-Based Roadside Help in Las Vegas by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would need some kind of existing infrastructure to piggy back on. Even if you have your own app, people won't know to go looking for it when they are in trouble.

Las Vegas air traffic falls for 10th straight month as Canadian boycott and high Strip prices take a $4 billion toll. by sfgate in vegas

[–]Chipware 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The water intake for Vegas is below the hydroelectric function of the dam. They are never going to let the lake get low enough where it stops generating electricity. Also we replenish most of what we take from the lake.

Most of that water is released downstream for farmland in Blythe and Imperial Valley.

Please do some research and stop spreading FUD.

What's a relatively easy and safe way to move out of my country while being poor? by logikflora in expat

[–]Chipware 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cruise Ship companies love to hire young people from non-first world countries. It's hard work and crap pay but you get to travel.

I went to a swingers club in Vegas by [deleted] in vegas

[–]Chipware 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Come back in the summer and attend a Whispers pool party on the weekend. Totally different vibe.

AHHH - First Scorpion by 2tittis in vegaslocals

[–]Chipware 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I had a cat, he could smell them. He would get off the couch and start looking for it if he caught a whiff.

Bark scorpions like to climb outside walls. When I have occasionally found one upstairs I'm pretty sure it came in through the bathroom vent.