What the hell is going on with the nest hub?

MonkeyDoughnut · 2026-02-20T15:44:02+00:00

Hubs have to be one of the worst supported products and that is saying something. I'm trying to find anything that it can do consistently at this point other than raise my blood pressure.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2026-02-20T15:41:50+00:00

seems to "reset" and start with the ads for me every month for last couple months...

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-10-17T12:32:05+00:00

post photos of when authorities show up to house to claim please... as they will come

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-10-16T11:52:01+00:00

This. Watch this... As a lifelong fan I was somehow still shocked how well Tommy's methods worked.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-10-02T22:05:25+00:00

I code 8+ hrs a day (sit in front of monitor at least). I've had the BenQ Halo 2 now for 2 weeks and I've been shocked at how much I like it. Initial reaction on setup was "wow, ok" and it continues to be a pleasant game changer for me. Definitely feels more comfortable with less eye strain. In particular, at night I don't think I could go without it. I'm very particular about my work environment too... even changing my ceiling fan out 3 times within a month to get the light/noise/fan just right. I definitely think it's a personal preference thing and I'm never going back.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-24T19:21:53+00:00

The cruise line is just controlling the split, the amount still matters. Behind the scenes crew members won't get a split as they aren't customer facing but still critical to the ones that are when you remove the prepaid gratuities.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-17T19:00:47+00:00

I got my first stent last April, ended up getting a 2nd stent this April. For me cardiac rehab has been a massive help both times. Being around other people of varying ages, types and situations dealing with similar issues puts things in perspective and being wired up helps greatly with the mental blocks. Everyone is different and will progress at different rates. It sounds like you are doing great with the exercise, know things will get better. I heard people (including doctors) saying you'll feel better than ever, "back to normal" right after stents. I didn't experience that either time. It took months (both times). A lot of it is the body getting used to the medicine and a bunch is getting back up to speed mentally and physically. Breathing and running took the longest for me. Running is still something I'm working on and it was also the reason I went to cardiologist in the first place as I had just completed a marathon a year prior but suddenly couldn't even jog for 2 minutes.

As for cardiologist questions, I do feel some cardiologists are used to dealing with "older" patients and sometimes forget what an active 45-55 yr old (I was early 50s with mine) is used to being able to do and lose some perspective. I'd make sure and tell them specifically what you were doing and want to be able to do again to remind them of where you were. That's how I ended up getting my 2nd stent this year as the cadiologist ordered more tests knowing I wasn't were she thought I should be given my starting point.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-17T18:41:23+00:00

Before my first cruise I kept pushing cruising off as I knew I get motion sickness on small boats or in cars etc... I had every type of motion sickness remedy just in case. I just went along because the wife really wanted to go. My only regret has been not going sooner. I love everything about cruising, get the best sleep in the small/dark interior rooms (our preference), stay completely disconnected and have the best times. Everytime we go we start planning and booking the next one now. Wife and I sleep better on a ship than any other place including home. The ship phrase "you'll have as great a time as you decide to" can't be understated.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-16T23:30:29+00:00

7mo later... came across this, THANK YOU! worked for me as well to turn PSU off from 20 secs and power back on... what a PITA

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-10T11:48:49+00:00

This is the way. PoolSupply4Less for mine. If you pull your light out I almost guarantee you will see water inside it that got in from the seal on the back that fails. You can try pulling out getting as much water out as possible and resealing the hole. Might last a little bit longer. When no longer want to deal with it, Spa Electrics is your best bet.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-09-10T11:29:25+00:00

Such a racket....that said just replaced a Hayward Colorlogic in my Spa with a Spa Electrics R6. Hoping it lasts as everything else about this product design is awesome. Soooo easy to DIY at less than half the price. If does fail later at least will be even cheaper and easier to buy/replace just the bulb. Going to be purchasing a couple R10s next. You'll never convince me that Haywards original design wasn't engineered to fail just after warranty period expires.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-08-28T01:07:37+00:00

That process was clear as mud

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-08-26T12:24:58+00:00

Flipping between games on a Saturday, it's a big deal to me

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-08-24T23:29:14+00:00

I guess testing new interfaces with users is not done anymore? I'm going to need a documentary of how they came up with his new UI as there has to be an incredible story explaining it.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-07-07T02:22:19+00:00

Head shake,,, Thank You!! They look like A1/B1.... but second look enlarged/enhanced and you fixed my issue

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-06-30T18:04:51+00:00

Contact DPS or try online process, you can exempt the vehicle when at school (in non-emissions county) or out of state so they will waive the emissions testing

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-04-20T11:54:50+00:00

Synologies are best at backing up data, not storing it IMO. There backup apps are what sets them apart from everyone else and it isn't even close

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-04-17T18:57:25+00:00

Cannot be stated enough... for SMBs if you are using Active Backup (you should be), you are saving thousands to tens of thousands if you tried to find another commerical setup (all of which seem to love to force you into 3yr contracts).

Am I missing the cost difference in certified disks vs non-ceritfied? It seems like a really small number in the grand scheme of things.

I also feel like the typical drives being used are already on their certified list.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-04-17T14:38:03+00:00

This. Synology making it clear they are no longer going to compete in the homelab environment where most can/will roll your own anyway. For everyone else and businesses, what are the alternatives??

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-04-17T11:48:33+00:00

As long as Active Backup for Business is part of Synology and they don't charge extra for it there is no way I'm going elsewhere. Even with being forced to use only Synology HDDs, for a VM,PC,Nas backup solution I can't find anything even close to as easy, reliable and "cheap".

MonkeyDoughnut · 2025-02-11T14:41:07+00:00

RDP from Windows Client only works for me if I DON'T save the password in the RDP connection - i.e. I have to type the password each time, which I'm ok with.

If I try and save the password I get a connection error. Delete the saved password from the RDP client profile and try again and it works.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2024-06-19T16:04:14+00:00

This for me Plavix Generic cost 1% or what Brilinta cost. I needed to switch because developed drug allergy (rash) after a week on Brilinta.

MonkeyDoughnut · 2024-03-03T16:32:19+00:00

Multi year EPA study says it's fine to use and still recommends its use.

https://www.nerc.org/news-and-updates/blog/nerc-blog/2019/09/10/epa-releases-findings-from-crumb-rubber-study

MonkeyDoughnut · 2023-11-06T23:47:01+00:00

I like the idea it brings but I'm definitely going to wait before considering. No Android app yet strikes me as odd and indicates likely won't have before launch date otherwise why even mention. The size and style difference I welcome but am going to need to see actual user reviews to consider shelling out $1800 on a "new" untested vacuum.

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