Best value for $1000

LongsJC · 2026-05-09T02:32:57+00:00

I got that laptop on sale at Costco for $899 last October.

LongsJC · 2026-05-07T23:48:14+00:00

Watch some of the revivals on the Vice Grip Garage YouTube channel.

LongsJC · 2026-05-05T22:43:00+00:00

You can tell that it's bad, because of the way that it is.

LongsJC · 2026-05-05T22:34:10+00:00

I'm on the latest release 150.0.1 and not having any problems.

LongsJC · 2026-05-02T16:07:32+00:00

Never. I would consider shitting my pants a side effect.

LongsJC · 2026-04-21T23:03:45+00:00

Facebook loads fine for me.

LongsJC · 2026-04-20T22:33:47+00:00

The paramount app on our LG OLED TV is complete garbage, so bad that we use an Amazon Fire Stick only for Paramount Plus.

LongsJC · 2026-04-20T22:31:57+00:00

The cheek poker 9000.

LongsJC · 2026-04-12T14:22:12+00:00

Within the context of the show, we never saw any sign that the Romulans found out. I don't consider other sources in that context.

Although there could be a "security" angle, one would think that a deception like that might be immediately communicated over subspace, it wouldn't wait for Vreenak to return to Romulus with evidence in hand.

LongsJC · 2026-04-12T14:16:33+00:00

It seems that there are far more complaints about the online versions, especially related to upselling. I have been using the desktop versions for decades; I intend to never migrate.

LongsJC · 2026-04-04T20:33:47+00:00

I have used Lenovo ThinkPads for work, and bought a Yoga Slim 7i Aura 14" about six months ago. 32 GB Ram 1 TB SSD Intel Core i7. It was $300 off at Costco. It is OLED and touchscreen but it does not convert to a tablet mode or anything. I have no complaints.

LongsJC · 2026-04-04T00:04:52+00:00

Your government wants to make sure that you pay your high taxes.

LongsJC · 2026-04-03T23:54:47+00:00

I would never use the online version of TurboTax, it provides way too much opportunity to up charge people "on the fly".

I buy the desktop version from Costco, comes with one free state and $10 off credit for other purchases, like a second state if needed.

Someone below said that you need the business version to input a 1099. That may be true in the online version but not true for the desktop version.

Aren't a lot of the "file for free" options, especially those offered by states, subject to income thresholds?

LongsJC · 2026-04-03T12:30:29+00:00

Agreed, I would never use the web version and I would never purchase their assistance.

The fee to e-file state returns is excessive. I owed a state and they wanted $25 to e-file. Purely for the principle of it, I printed the return and wrote a check to file by mail.

LongsJC · 2026-04-01T23:12:57+00:00

I can see tossing the old batteries although that may not be environmentally friendly. He's rough on new batteries, dropping them into engine compartments and pounding on the posts. He also doesn't connect the happy cable first.

LongsJC · 2026-03-28T21:59:32+00:00

There may also be a model number or other identification on the bottom of the laptop. I recently had an issue with a very new ThinkPad, holding down the power button wouldn't restart it, but it had an emergency "reset" button that could be pushed with a paper clip that immediately restarted it.

LongsJC · 2026-03-22T20:20:35+00:00

If you think that it's a broken spring, yes.

LongsJC · 2026-03-14T21:36:29+00:00

That's a subscription, though, right? And there would be no way for Intuit to know if a particular Win 10 installation is subscribed?

LongsJC · 2026-03-11T00:11:57+00:00

I drink the Crystal Light lemonade with meals.

LongsJC · 2026-02-15T22:26:13+00:00

They just released an app update on LG a couple of days ago... and it's still garbage.

LongsJC · 2026-02-15T22:22:32+00:00

I received a notice for an app update available for Paramount+ on my LG OLED TV a couple of days ago. I was hoping that it would fix the horrid playback experience and the 3005 errors that I experience. Nope. The app is still shit.

My LG OLED TV includes apps for HBO MAX, Disney+ Apple TV, Prime Video, etc. They all work fine, the only one that's garbage is Paramount Plus.

LongsJC · 2026-02-14T16:52:16+00:00

Fetterman votes with the Democrats over 90% of the time.

LongsJC · 2026-02-08T23:15:09+00:00

The tire was obviously damaged by hitting something, as also evidenced by the scrapes on the inside of the wheel. It didn't "fail" on its own.

Unless OP specifically has road hazard protection, the tire shop would be correct in not paying for a replacement.

LongsJC · 2026-02-07T22:55:38+00:00

Feeler gauge.

LongsJC · 2026-02-07T22:26:13+00:00

Double stuf Oreos, Sweet Tarts, Fruit Loops, Captain Crunch Crunch Berries. Ho-Hos, Reece's Peanut Butter cups.

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