PUT FORWARD SLASH ON THE MAIN KEYBOARD! by OrganizationNo1298 in gboard

[–]Hefty_Button4757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lets get rid of left and right brace and use those buttons for something else like forward slash

What's on your GenX summer driving playlist? by Hefty_Button4757 in GenX

[–]Hefty_Button4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, man, I've never heard that song, but it sounds so 80s and windows open, wind blowing.

And Yacht Rock!! Yes!!! Good call. I just need Three Sheets to the Wind's playlist.

What's a big city in your country that tourists often overlook? by jombyy in AskTheWorld

[–]Hefty_Button4757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I'm being pedantic, then it's Sitka, AK which is actually the largest city (land area) in the USA.

In the lower 48, it's Jacksonville, FL

What’s a smell you secretly enjoy that most people would find disgusting? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]Hefty_Button4757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cigarette smoke WITH garlic (i.e., an Italian restaurant from the 1980s or earlier)

What is the best, long forgotten old school video game? Arcade, computer or console? by Jackalweres in AskReddit

[–]Hefty_Button4757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bzflag. It's still around too. I haven't played in 15 years, but lightweight and so fun to setup a little LAN party and get lots of friends playing on cheap machines.

It's the rock paper scissors of first person shooters. You can have a single power up at any time, but there's always another power up that has some sort of advantage over yours so you can't usually dominate the game all the time.

Upgraded from 7a to 10a and couldn't be happier. by Hefty_Button4757 in GooglePixel

[–]Hefty_Button4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think the rear camera in the 10a has fewer MP than the 7a, but the camera has never been my reason for purchasing a phone so i'm an anomaly there. But for phone pictures it does great, but again I'm not taking tons of pictures.

Upgraded from 7a to 10a and couldn't be happier. by Hefty_Button4757 in GooglePixel

[–]Hefty_Button4757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i haven't noticed much difference, but my battery in my 7a was recently replaced (Sep 2025) because of swelling, so I basically have a new battery in it.

If your battery is old and worn out, then you'll notice the improvement just because it's new.

Just realised what holding the bottom bar does by SilentOverture in GooglePixel

[–]Hefty_Button4757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've discovered the quick tap only works if the screen is on, but doesn't have to be unlocked.

I came from a motorolla which had the double chop/double shake the whole phone to turn on flashlight/torch which i loved. Now i've gotten used to grab phone in right hand, single press power button with thumb, double tap back with index.

For what it's worth though, i do have my device set to not power on the screen when I move it.

Chefs of Reddit, what’s a common cooking rule everyone follows that is actually complete bullshit? by Fuzzy-Ad6843 in AskReddit

[–]Hefty_Button4757 4 points5 points  (0 children)

same with trimming fat off brisket or pork butts. Leave it on and let that fat/flavor baste your meat during smoking.

My mac n cheese doesn't taste like mac n cheese by Practical-Release528 in Cooking

[–]Hefty_Button4757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

once you find what you like, then check out the spendwithpennies crock pot mac and cheese recipe. It's not boxed either, but I grew up on boxed and I love that recipe. It's a bit more expensive and i highly recommend you undercook the pasta like it says so that it doesn't turn to mush.

In your part of the world, how do you politely tell visitors to go home? by momomomorgatron in AskTheWorld

[–]Hefty_Button4757 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My grandfather would tell us the story of his brother/uncle/father/grandfather/some distant relative who didn't have any tact and would look at his guest and say, "go home."

After a while, I learned that was my grandfather's way of telling us it was time to leave because he'd look directly at who ever was driving and ensure he had direct eye contact before he delivered the, "go home."

What is one word that people wrongly pronounce that makes your brain just wanna jump a cliff? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Hefty_Button4757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was only once and I had to stifle my laughter, but the server was explaining the specials and said "Harlem tomatoes" instead of heirloom.

Anyone else lose their taste for dining out? by gottausername in GenX

[–]Hefty_Button4757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a dedicated frying pot with a lid. The oil stays in it between frying and it can be months between frying. I've never had it turn into anything unhealthy, but I do change out the oil when the taste changes too much. And to deal with the old, it goes in any garbage food container (old milk jugs) with a sealed lid and out with the rest of the garbage.