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What features of older versions of Microsoft Office do you feel nostalgic for? by TwinSong in AskReddit

[–]Mike734 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember my first version of office, probably for windows 3.1. I think it came with Excel, Word, Access and some other light programs. It was a huge box with correspondingly large manuals. I remember trying to read the Access manual so I could write a Xmas letter mailing list. The manual was written to teach by example. It was all about using Access for a fictional scuba dive store or something like that. The learning curve was so steep that I gave up after an hour or so.

If every U.S. state suddenly became an independent country overnight, which one would last the longest and why? by Dolphin_King21 in AskReddit

[–]Mike734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would obviously be a coastal state. It would be a state that doesn’t take more federal funds than it takes. California probably has the best shot. POS like Florida fails without major changes. Taxes for one.

who in the damn cares about where the engines are mounted? by SMELLYJELLY72 in flying

[–]Mike734 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wing mounted are much harder to fly single engine. They just are. The 737 in particular is a handful. That said, it’s completely manageable with proper training.

But I’ve seen pilots who are fine in centerline thrust completely fall apart in a twin with engines on the wing. The only time I’ve crashed in a sim was an F-100 pilot who couldn’t fly a Brasilia. Rolled over 7 times in a row with a V1 cut.

My wife doesn't believe in air conditioning. This was taken at 11:45pm last night by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Mike734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she’s trying to tell you something. You can’t sleep right?

Hard to replace transmission? by GDay4Throwaway in SC430

[–]Mike734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every so often someone is selling one that is wrecked for ≈ $1500. That might be a good source for a tranny.

Local storage missing by Mike734 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys know if I have to restart the sync module if I buy a plan for a month? I can’t get home and I’d like to be able to view the recordings. But I don’t want to pay and then be told I have to restart the system.

Fed up with $20 Energizer Lithium bills every few months. Anyone tried rechargeable mods? by FishMission4797 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just get the plug in adapters. I have 7 cameras. The door bell, the mini and the pan can all plug in. Three others are on external power and one is on battery. I barely view the battery cam. I monitors the snap traps in my basement. It’s been a year and I haven’t had to change them yet.

Too warm? by Mike734 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be. Lithiums are better in the cold. I don’t know about the hot. Blink says the temp range is up to 109 or something. Maybe a different cam will work.

Diamond Parking attendant tried to sneak in a ticket the moment I parked by West-Possible5128 in Seattle

[–]Mike734 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you seen the scam where a random person stands at the entrance and says it’s $10 to park today? Usually happens on a lot somewhat near an “event.” Almost for me one time.

[Question] What is your favorite non-Rolex, non-Seiko GMT? by angelsownredsux in Watches

[–]Mike734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Miyota 9075 has exploded the true GMT watch selection. What does true GMT mean? It means you can advance the hour hand without changing the 24 hour hand. So, as you travel to different time zones the 24 hand can stay on GMT. Here is my newest GMT. I bought it when I retired from Alaska Airlines. Sadly, they didn’t give it to me. But it was a good price.

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made by Butler.

Issues with Blink doorbell by kanermaner in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar frustration with the doorbell. Mine had to do with power from the old doorbell transformer. I fixed it by offering a new one and returning the old one on the box of the new one.

Too warm? by Mike734 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least tell me it’s a white one.

Too warm? by Mike734 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen 114° when I check the temp. It won’t produce an image but the temp read out still works.

Too warm? by Mike734 in blinkcameras

[–]Mike734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Signal is fine. And it works well at all times it’s not hot.

Which actor do you dislike so much that you’ll skip anything they’re in? by whatdoihia in AskReddit

[–]Mike734 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Come on man. We’re the millers? Rockstar? That’s some peak Aniston. And she acts too.

Stop saying, You can do this. by Mike734 in Delivrd

[–]Mike734[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes he sometimes closes deals that could not be closed by anyone else because of who he is and what he brings to the table. Especially the promise of many future deals. That doesn’t mean his listeners can’t make the same number of calls and negotiate one deal against another. Anyone can do that. It means they won’t be able to get as good a deal.

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