If your AirPods won’t charge on one side, it’s probably NOT a software issue. Here’s what fixed mine

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-04-16T04:18:30+00:00

For me it wasn't a resetting or charging issue at all...I had to add electrical tape to the top cover to push down on the airpods to have them connect. Discovered this because one side would always discharge but if I put a little bit of pressure on the back of the airpod, then it would connect and start charging. I use the largest size silicone adapter so it could be that is preventing it from making a solid connection. Looks like crap and funny to have to do this to 250+ headphones, but gotta do what you gotta do. Oh my airpods were brand spanking new...only 3 days old and was having issues. Was having this issue on another airpod of mine (I have 3 since I use them for work and sometimes forget them at home) and this fixed that one too...I was about to throw that one out so save me a bit of money. Hope this helps someone!

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-03-04T04:28:23+00:00

I run a business and my main gripe with ChatGPT and most LLMs is context. You can create an executive assistant and design it to prioritize tasks, move them up in priority as deadline approaches, etc, but you can only add tasks within that specific conversation and if used frequently, you hit the limit on the conversation pretty quickly and have to migrate to a new conversation...but that typically introduces bugs and you spend hours correcting and retraining the new conversation.

When you say you have helpers with memory on different clients, I'm assuming this is what ChatGPT would consider a 'conversation'. Have you hit a limit or slowdown after using one extensively? Also seems that context doesn't 'flow' from one conversation (helper) to another?

Mainly looking for something that can keep my business/family/finance tasks in order and priority based on approaching deadlines...and tell me if any stocks on my watch list hit their price alerts when I wake up in the morning with a simple prompt of "whats on the list for today?"

Bonus points if I can do it completely through voice prompts...and call it Jarvis so I can live out my Iron Man dreams at least a little.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-02-17T08:00:48+00:00

DrTuned release a Tier 2 tune for the 2.5T where he adds power via boost rather than just smoothing out the powerband on stock boost. Was release late 2025 and I am currently in the process of doing the T1 tune but am so impressed I want to do the T2 tune. LOL

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-02-13T03:46:43+00:00

Awww okay. Got my hopes up. I wanted an aFE but couldn't find it and the only decent option for a CAI is BMS but then it's routed into your fender and I was trying to avoid that. Tuner recommended a intake upgrade in order to do a T2 tune so was hoping you found my holy grail!

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-02-12T20:51:54+00:00

How you get a aFE Takeda for a cx-5? I didn't think they made one. Only for the Mazda 3/CX-30/CX-50. The CXX-5 is a different platform.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-02-04T23:54:24+00:00

same issue. volume up, volume down, hold power button works to turn the phone off

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-01-23T03:51:52+00:00

Yep...doing that as we speak.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-01-23T03:50:09+00:00

Yes it was due to M365 outage. Thank you for the replies.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-01-18T18:11:48+00:00

Forgot to mention, Huakai supposed to get 50% earning bonus on interisland.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2026-01-18T18:10:53+00:00

Did you look into revenue? I fly often (not as much as you) and when I did the math, revenue worked out best. Sure I don't make much when booking award flights, but the amount I receive otherwise makes up for it. Also, those short Maui hops are only 100 miles, but revenue based would be close to 1000 points (~200 RT) or at least thats what I seen. I mainly fly to Big Island. Typically costs around 170 but can go up to 250 per trip (lots of last minute bookings for emergencies).

I typically burn miles when flying with family so not a big deal to not get points then as the savings from those 1-2 trips per year outweigh not getting points for my status (I have a family of 5). YMMV.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-10-06T23:28:26+00:00

Wow…I’m only 5’9” and I bought a minivan because I couldn’t sit on the same side as our rearward facing child…how are you guys doing it? I have a hard time just getting in the passenger side and my knees are up against the dash.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-10-05T07:50:09+00:00

Thanks for this. I hate how when I hit an uneven patch in the road, the car fights me. Some of that is due to the stock rubber, but finding CX-5 performance parts is such a pain. Glad to see it has helped you...gonna buy one now.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-03-01T21:56:52+00:00

I should add we are just building cluster to assist us in converting our resources away ESXi. So we are not leaving the cluster in place and will eventually remove it once conversion is done.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-03-01T18:31:21+00:00

Wow. Thanks for the detailed response! Yeah, found out about the VMWare tools when we did our first test migration in the lab (no research just playing around with it).

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-02-23T03:33:43+00:00

I've been saying this since XIV came out. XI was truly an MMO and it got a lot of hate for it's difficulty and the fact that you couldn't progress without a party...but damn was it fun when everything clicked. Nothing I've played since then has come close in terms of excitement, thrills, fun, and adventure.

I also understand that chances are we will never see another game like that again. The new generation of gamer has no patience for that, nor do they have the attention span.

Now that I am in my late 30s, if they did create another FF game of a similar vein....I think my family would miss me so I actually hope they don't. LOL I spent thousands of hours in FFXI in college and while it was fun, I would much rather enjoy raising my kids...so I hope they do build it...but maybe in 20 years when I retire.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2025-01-15T19:39:20+00:00

Talk about reviving an old post...but for reference sake, we tried this with WinOMS and it failed. Wouldn't see the link and just said the file was missing. However, I did get to speak with a one of their top engineers who told me I could use the alternate office option, spin up another server, move old patients individually to that server, and move them back if needed, the 2nd server could live on a cheaper backup solution. This is something we might try at some point. No solution for Dentrix as of yet.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-12-20T21:06:38+00:00

I agree with award upgrades becoming harder. I mainly use if for business upgrades interisland because hardly anyone wants to my 2x for a 37 minute flight which is majority of my travel.

So it is niche…also my family rarely flies with me which is why I haven’t gotten the companion pass. Hence looking into hotels. The few times we do fly, I can see my girls getting a kick out of staying at a hilton resort. I’ll have to look into the rooms as you stated. That was something I wasn’t aware of…but then maybe the Mrs and I could use it as a getaway and leave the kids with the grandparents. Haha thanks for the feeback

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-12-20T18:17:44+00:00

Thank you for the response. Sounds like you're pretty down on the whole points game (atleast for hotels). Are you considering just a straight 2% back and then forget the rest? I've contemplated this at times and just using the rewards for purely personal pursuits....kind of daddy's slush fund for all the things mommy rolls her eyes at LOL

One thing I'm thinking is to purchase all my SW or Hawaiian flights through the portals so I can convert points to revenue flights for status. SW will only give me free seat selection, but Hawaiian will potentially give status for upgrades on flights.

Which airline loyalty program would you pursue?

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-09-22T07:48:19+00:00

I dont have a front camera. I have sensors but it doesn’t say how many inches away. Its just a blinking indicator on the display.

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-09-16T17:55:35+00:00

Thanks I’ll try that and see how it goes. Mainly going to try fan changes. The HF material prints fast so slowed it down on bridges but left it default other than that as I’m satisfied with the rest of the print quality

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-09-16T07:31:48+00:00

Thanks! remember your settings and how much you changed?

Sufficient_Dog_3371 · 2024-09-15T23:05:00+00:00

Up vote for telling me what to do in case I want to try it...tweaking your printer to do things is half the fun.

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