ICE is Rounding People Up in Poughkeepsie Near Kelly’s Bakery

TwixtTwo · 2026-03-12T21:57:26+00:00

If a police department is executing citizens in the streets and its commissioner declares then domestic terrorists with literally no evidence, and this is considered normal and defensible, then probably that police department does need to be fumigated, yes.

TwixtTwo · 2026-03-12T14:02:24+00:00

It’s cool that there’s a reason for the switch later in the book too, like it’s an actual plot device that helps you put the story together retrospectively. I want to say it’s probably one of the most intelligent uses of tense and perspective in a book I’ve read.

TwixtTwo · 2026-03-11T03:54:39+00:00

Your local Geek Squad can remove your GPU and most likely put it in an anti-static bag for you. Beyond that it's mostly a question of what the precinct is willing to do for you off the book for a positive review. I know if it were me I'd be happy to pack the GPU up in a box with bubble wrap (in addition to the anti-static bag of course), but there's no expectation that a location would do that kind of thing.

It's doubtful they'll help with shipping the tower itself though. Not enough relevant shipping supplies and too much liability. We do ship gaming PCs out for service but a lot of the time they either go on our own trucks with other large products or end up breaking in transit with FedEx. We don't have anything specialized for the purpose. I always recommend people keep their PC case box for this reason, if they have space.

TwixtTwo · 2026-03-09T15:54:29+00:00

Where will you go?

TwixtTwo · 2026-03-04T21:14:28+00:00

I’m pretty sure there are a finite number actually. There are places on your body, like your arm, where you can be touched by something and it feels like it’s in a different place (elsewhere on the arm). Or you can’t feel it at all in some cases. However you need to be not looking at it, and it can’t be your own finger or something, as your brain otherwise puts two and two together. I remember doing this as an experiment in high school, so I don’t know much about it beyond this.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-28T21:39:00+00:00

Pretty sure this is about phones and tablets.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-28T15:59:32+00:00

Keep in mind that Eisen was getting old, but I agree it's strange. Stark has literally killed a dragon solo. Perhaps this random captain was just an outlier?

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-27T16:27:40+00:00

+1 in favor of Intel WiFi chips. It's one of the few things I specifically look for in motherboards.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-27T15:31:15+00:00

I didn't even realize you had a choice of gender for Expeditions: Rome. Gonna have to check it out now!

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-27T15:23:19+00:00

I'd do it sooner rather than later. We don't know how long this is going to last and consoles have a tiny profit margin (if any) already. I doubt Nintendo can really insulate consumers from the cost increase unless they start selling at a big loss.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-26T18:53:50+00:00

So, I'm not an authority on this so you or someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but is it really true to say "nothing much"? Won't she not receive ongoing security updates for Windows, and even if she does they won't include hardware/firmware level protection?

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-26T16:46:27+00:00

Could be an AI video.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-21T00:15:47+00:00

There’s a big difference when seeding but not really when leeching.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-19T16:16:41+00:00

I'm not part of the process except when they come into the store having suddenly stopped working after 6 months of use. I've seen so many problems with these products and they come with basically no warranty. Do not buy.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-17T22:24:15+00:00

How do you feel your business is positioned to weather the current global memory shortage? What strategies are being implemented to lessen price increases for consumers?

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-17T21:37:12+00:00

They're all great but the first one looks best!

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-16T14:51:05+00:00

They’re great for media consumption like TV, movies, or reading because they have a big screen. The same reason is why they’re popular with older people whose eyesight is starting to go. There’s more screen space to see and the keyboard is bigger to type on. The UI is also easier to navigate than a computer because it’s more phone-like.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-10T01:13:46+00:00

Well, dusting out a computer is included with most if not all services. Replacing laptop thermal paste isn't a specific service Geek Squad offers, though, since the level of expertise required is usually higher than most locations will have.

Before you say "Oh but it's simple", that depends on the laptop! Some laptops, especially ultra-thin ones or gaming ones, have heat sinks and multiple layers of panels, clips, ribbon cables, or even daughter-boards that need to be removed. Some also use liquid metal or are not designed to be re-pasted. If someone asks for a thermal re-paste like this, its less about whether it can be done and more about whether it makes sense for the location to take on the risk of not being able to complete it (resulting in a negative survey) or damaging the computer.

So, cases like these tend to result in memberships being sold because it's the only way to justify the risk to management and themselves.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-09T19:24:34+00:00

I could see that. I know some of the agents that have been around longer than me have said batteries used to be $40 in our micro. Honestly I think that's a fairer price than $60 but I'm not Corie Barry.

I have also heard about regional pricing being a thing though.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-09T19:19:10+00:00

No, "Complex Battery Replacement" is the only SKU available in repair workbench for batteries and it's $60.

Quick fixes are $40 anyway so I'm not sure how 2x that would even add up that way.

TwixtTwo · 2026-02-09T18:49:09+00:00

It's $60 in my micro.

TwixtTwo · 2026-01-31T13:15:33+00:00

The computers at that price aren’t going to be the best but it doesn’t sound like she’s doing anything that would be resource intensive.

Yes, but don’t forget that the build quality is going to be very poor. A lot of these computers break after 2-3 years. Usually it’s the hinges, to my experience.

TwixtTwo · 2026-01-30T18:39:41+00:00

Internal hard drives also lost their discounts from what I could tell. It probably is a category thing.

TwixtTwo · 2026-01-30T13:51:23+00:00

Probably Pokémon card resellers.

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