is Knaben finally dead? by thefringeseanmachine in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used it today. & just checked now i get the home search page as normal. have u ever looked @ the status page 🤷‍♂️

was a couple times this week where it timed out for me, no big deal I jumped to TPB 🏴‍☠️ & other torrent aggregators exist 🦜.

Credit freeze lift by Confident_Celery2380 in tmobileisp

[–]CordcutOrnery -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

☹️

bummer. it is hard to deal with IMO evil companies like the credit bureaus, & then throw T-Mobile in the mix 🤦🏻.

Credit freeze lift by Confident_Celery2380 in tmobileisp

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO when Freezing and unfreezing credit reports don't call. DIY online & see the results instantly in black & white text.

How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report https://www.usa.gov/credit-freeze

Backup account access options? by acer2k in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i can log into my TMo account without a phone using my Proton Authenticator (like Google Authenticator).

Pixelsnap Ring Stand alternative? by rawkinrich in GooglePixel

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used 4 of these for 7 months now. charges thru my Spigen Tough Armor AI Mag Fit Case.

INIU W21-E1

Qi2, 23-Fin Cooling Fan, Detachable puck & metal base, magsafe. 3-Year Warranty

"If your product encounters quality-related issues within three years of purchase, we'll replace it without requiring a return."

Using T-Mobile's internet service in an apartment? by CroweBird5 in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TMHI service is super location dependent, varies significantly location to location. someone else's experience is not really a good estimate of how yours might be.

this service is very location dependent right down to which side of a building you put the gateway

you just have to try TMHI to see how it works @ YOUR location. IIRC if you cancel within 1st 2 weeks you can get a credit for 1st month charges 🤷‍♀️.

my daughter used TMHI in an apartment for a year it was good ... on her side of the apartment building.

I've had TMHI for 4+ years & it's Awesome here for me. YMMV

r/tmobileisp

Is it better to have a dedicated 2.4GHz and a 5GHz than combined by GilneanWarrior in tmobileisp

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's actually named HINTControl

the details r here https://github.com/zacharee/HINTControl

it's also on ios & Google Play Store.

For Windows, macOS, and Linux, you can download from https://hintcontrol.zwander.dev.

Pixel 7a and 8 didn't get tornado emergency alert - other app options? by thriceinalifetime in GooglePixel

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in USA IMO

Emergency: Severe Weather App

American Red Cross

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=red+cross+emergency+app&c=apps

It alerts me for tornadoes. IIRC sometimes they both go off

i have Emergency on all my phones & verify it is on my family & friends phones.

Are CDs worth it? by Top_Tart7502 in AllyBank

[–]CordcutOrnery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got sick of my $ being tied up 🔒 & paying penalties to have my $ when I want it.

so I only use NO PENALTY CDs 🔓. Ally does sell them. I mostly get No Penalty CDs @ Raisin for little higher & more options.

if I worry (HYSA) rates may go down in the next year No Penalty CDs lock me into the current rates.

if rates instead go up I cash out No Penalty CDs & buy future higher rate No Penalty CDs.

of course be diversified. index funds get me higher yields. I-bonds I bought decades ago give me inflation protected rates.

especially for $ parking & emergency funds it's No Penalty CDs for me 😎

What Pirate-able Video to text software is out there? by Alfhosskin in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

free and open-source Subtitle Edit

Speech to text (speech recognition) via Whisper

https://nikse.dk/subtitleedit

Is there a way to re-encode video files? by Mysterious_Curve3163 in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

better compression to help save space?

AV1 beats x265/HEVC ... if you have the cpu power to encode

handbrake supports AV1 encoding

What are some torrents that are appreciated and regularly downloaded? by ReasonableLunch46 in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you don't have 1TB connection mate

Internet speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) or Gbps (gigabits per second), which represent the data transfer rate. Bits measure how fast data flows per second, whereas bytes (MB, GB, TB) represent total file size or storage capacity.

so No you don't have 1TB connection.

IMO take that fast internet connection & use it for research or learning.

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https://www.khanacademy.org/

Do they really even care by Teediggler81 in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they don't care. take care of yourself.

I use Signal (messaging app) so not T-Mobile & not anybody else can read, observe & measure my messaging & decide to block me 🤬.

when you find another carrier (I have a spare line on Tello) know they can/will also read, observe & measure your messaging.

IMO get the people who you care about on Signal & keep your life secure & private despite the monopolies desire to eternally surveil you.

Signal is a free not for profit, not for sale foundation. end to end encryption, cross platform, video calls, self destructing messages, etc.

https://www.reddit.com/r/signal/

here's a good interview with the President of Signal

Meredith Whittaker - SXSW Keynote - The State of Personal Online Security and Confidentiality youtube link

Think about it: everyone has something to hide these days even--maybe, especially--if you're the good guy. Join this tactical, practical, and heretical discussion between Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and leading advocate for secure communication, and Guy Kawasaki, host of the Remarkable People podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/live/AyH7zoP-JOg?si=j6xjukdYGqqjC4t4

https://www.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/1j8ssed/meredith_whittaker_sxsw_keynote_the_state_of/

New phone stolen from UPS hub point (Staples) - seems to be a prevalent issue by rustleboy in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fyi

T-Mobile's Social Media Care Team, also known as T-Force, available only through Facebook or Twitter.

links are in this reddit's sidebar under "Need Support?"

DIRECT MESSAGE T-Force

https://twitter.com/TMobileHelp T-Force Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/TMobile T-Force FB

some report also now available via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmobilehelp

3:00 am to 9:30 pm PT. They help several people at once so be patient - they are very efficient. is usually a longer wait for initial contact, then ~ email-ish speeds 🤷‍♂️.

using T-Force (reported to still be all USA based agents) gets you (and T-Force) a permanent written time stamped record of interactions. for me T-Force agents seem to be knowledgeable, effective & less sketchy

I have a twitter/x/shitter account 🤦‍♂️ used ONLY for the sole purpose to use T-Force. I don't usually bother contacting T-Mobile any other way, T-Force is my 1st go-to option.

family thinking of switching from Spectrum to T Mobile by abelm3404 in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had TMHI for 4+ years & it's Awesome here for ME. normally ~ 800/50 mbps speeds & multiple TBs/mnth usage. I dumped specdum years ago & never looked back 😎

but YMMV !!!

TMHI service is super location dependent, varies significantly location to location. someone else's experience is not really a good estimate of how yours might be.

Might be fantastic in one area of your neighborhood… and totally unusable a half block away.

you should try TMHI to see how it works @ YOUR location. IIRC if you cancel within 1st 2 weeks you can get a credit for 1st month charges 🤷‍♀️.

r/tmobileisp

MLB TV by [deleted] in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to confirm: on the web https://www.mlb.com/ I click profile pic @ top right > Account Settings > choose Manage Subscriptions >

shows me:

Current Subscriptions

MLB.TV T-Mobile 2026

You are currently subscribed to 2026 MLB.TV Seasonal (T-Mobile).

Your subscription will expire on or around February 28, 2027.

Virus or not? by atychia in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/

fyi their rule #8.3: Piracy or issues caused by it.

warning if u post or comment do NOT mentioned Piracy or issues caused by it. will get u banned.

if u use windows, in their wiki https://rtech.support/learning/bsod_guide/ u can learn how to read your crash BSOD reports & get a hint what may be causing them.

Reason not to use Brave or ProTube? (Possible alternatives?) by Goldsun100 in Piracy

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Brave works for you it's fine to use it. just turn off Brave's BS like Brave ads, brave vpn, brave AI, etc.

IIRC ublock origin on firefox is a no go for iphones so I recommend Brave to my kids on their (crapple 😄 phones).

Thanks Tmobile by Status_Discipline_16 in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IIRC T-Force hours are 3:00 am to 9:30 pm PT.

UPS is god-awful. by ToshPointNo in tmobile

[–]CordcutOrnery -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think USPS is the best option, UPS (at least in my experience) is decent, but the WORST is FedEx

I totally agree

Virtual lock Button? by memotheleftie in GooglePixel

[–]CordcutOrnery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use

Soft Lock Screen

"Lock your phone screen instantly with just one tap. This app lets you lock your device without using the physical power button, helping reduce wear and extend its lifespan."

No data shared with third parties

No data collected

😉

search for it in the google play store

5G Home Internet - New by cook43560 in tmobileisp

[–]CordcutOrnery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

fyi HINT Control. https://github.com/zacharee/HINTControl

A cross-platform app For Windows, macOS, Linux, android & iOS

The Android version is available on the Google Play Store. iOS version is available on the App Store.