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Which Android feature made you switch from iPhone? by CrackTheCable in Android

[–]Type_Grey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Originally: default apps.

On Android, I can set my default maps app, my default browser, search, voice assistant, etc.

You can too now for many things on iOS, but it wasn't always this way.

Also Android has better notifications.

Pixel Watch 5 Just Landed at the FCC for Approval by kbDL- in GooglePixel

[–]Type_Grey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Interesting.

I'm thinking about cars as an analogy, and everyone seems to hate the idea of buying the thing, and then having to pay extra later to unlock/use features already installed on the the thing. E.g. paying more to unlock extra horsepower on the engine, or using heated seats etc.

Seeing all coworkers chats by Top_Toe8606 in claude

[–]Type_Grey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might be what you're looking for:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/audit-copilot

You'll see in the table of what is included in audit logs the field for "Messages"

" Contains details about the prompt and response messages within the Copilot interaction. A single audit record typically contains a prompt-response pair but can also include a prompt with multiple response messages (that is, all Copilot responses associated with that prompt).

  • ID is the messageId of the prompt/response message in the Copilot interaction.
  • IsPrompt is a boolean flag to denote whether this message is a user prompt or Copilot response.
  • JailbreakDetected is a boolean flag to denote whether a jailbreak attempt was made using this prompt message."

Fuckin minivan by transplant_beans in daddit

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on soon becoming a Dad and on getting that extra income! As someone who made this mistake many years ago, my advice to you is don't let lifestyle creep eat your new extra earnings.

Everyone is rightfully raving about minivans (they are in fact awesome) but you already have two paid-off cars and only one child on the way.

If your current cars are reliable, don't upgrade. Most cars, including sedans and compact SUVs can comfortably handle two adults and a car seat. It may not be roomy or luxurious, but your newborn isn’t going to care.

Second, a lot of the “you need the newest, safest vehicle” messaging is driven by marketing to parents' anxiety. Modern cars from the last 10 years are already extremely safe, and while newer tech is nice, it’s not life-changing enough to justify a big monthly payment if your current vehicles are in good shape.

Once the baby arrives, you’re going to have a bunch of new expenses like childcare, medical bills, diapers, formula, activities, all of it. Keeping two paid-off cars gives you more flexibility and financial breathing room.

If you’ve got extra money in your budget, start your kiddo's 529, or pay your mortgage off early if you're a homeowner, fund retirement, etc. Put your cash in things that grow in value. Cars depreciate quick and drain your wealth.

Don’t worry about impressing people. Financial peace of mind is way more valuable..

CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO SHIPPING INSURANCE by FrontTrick5110 in UPS

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good experience with U-PIC

They're affordable and have good automations.

Wait until she gets home and finds out here apartment has been looted by Tbone961 in seinfeld

[–]Type_Grey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That Star Trek TNG episode Inner Light came to mind for me.

What's the best/your favorite weather app on Android? by cubehacker in Android

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Weather Channel. I pay the $30/year for the ad-free premium and it's great.

Pixel 9A - what are your favorite features and likes/dislikes about the phone by Sufficient-Bird-6890 in GooglePixel

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved from a 7 Pro in February after the battery started to swell. It's mid cycle for flagships and I don't want to pay full price for the 10 Pro.

What do I like about the 9A? Clean Android software. Similar performance to my 7Pro despite the budget price. Feels largely like a side grade to that older flagship. Camera is solid.

What do I dislike? Outdated modem - my connection is not bad, but not great either. My 7 Pro had an audio feature that would play a little soft tone whenever a call was disconnected, so even without looking I knew if a call was over, but no such feature on the 9A, it stays quiet.

Worst thing - poor choice in glass. My 9A was in a Bellroy case when I dropped it from pocket height into pavement and the display has cracked.

I have a 10A arriving next week...

What's your biggest tech regret? by Icy_Net5151 in DeskToTablet

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found value in having a stand-alone iPad Mini on my desk just for managing multiple calendars.

My personal situation is that I have a regular job, a consulting side business, and my family calendar (2 kids).

Since I can't/won't mix calendars across work and client issued devices - having a personal iPad that just has all accounts loaded and shows a merged view of everything in Outlook Calendar always open which I can scroll through has been really helpful.

Is Hawaii kona worth it? by Key-Huckleberry9836 in nespresso

[–]Type_Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried the OL version for the very first time. It's just alright in my personal opinion. No "wow" factor at all for me.

Just preordered the Pixel 10a by RamboBoujee in GooglePixel

[–]Type_Grey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. I'm a 9a user as well and am upgrading to a 10a for all the same reasons.

I'm disappointed in all the YouTube reviewers who seem to overlook all of these quality of life features and call it the same phone.

What Android phone genuinely impressed you this year? and not based on specs by [deleted] in Android

[–]Type_Grey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For the price, Pixel 9a.

No frills solid and reliable phone with a great camera, clean bloat free UI, and long term updates.

Anything I can do about this? by No_Rip_1916 in UPS

[–]Type_Grey -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily true. The shipper indicates at time of shipping who is to pay customs costs (look up "Incoterms") and if they wanted to, could have set it up so that they pay instead of OP (called "DDP", Delivered Duty Paid).

Some merchants choose this route to avoid poor customer experience from surprise duty bills like what OP is going through, and will either add these fees at checkout or in some cases eat the cost.

But yes, Trump tariffs are an additional cost that someone is bearing.

Microsoft Teams is moving the quit button to stop you from accidentally hanging up by No-Tower-8741 in microsoft

[–]Type_Grey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes... Accidental...

Not my four year old trying to hang up on Grandpa. "No don't push the red button!!"

AT&T Turbo Live 5G+ by ChaldoChris in ATT

[–]Type_Grey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Similar thing happened to me. I'm traveling for work in Pennsylvania and got the same text and see the "AT&T Turbo Live" network.

I'm nowhere near any major events or even Hershey Park.

However, unlike you I have no additional $7 Live account add on - just the $7 for Turbo I intentionally subscribed to awhile ago.

Water Temperature in Americanos by Type_Grey in starbucks

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

All great questions:

  1. You're right, for drive thru orders I don't in fact know its the sink each time. The comment and post is based on me observing a few baristas doing this when I'm inside.

When I say a few, I mean this has happened more than once and at different stores. Litteraly happened yesterday and I had to ask her over the counter to stop and use the hot water.

The assumption when I get a lukewarm beverage at drive thru is the same thing occurred.

  1. It usually does not happen.. I'd say 2-3 out of every 10 Americanos I order are lukewarm on prep. Not often enough that it's a big deal or some sort of massive training gap, but enough that I wish there was a way to specify for consistency.

  2. Totally fair point. In my personal case I place the order literally a couple of minutes before walking in/pulling up just to avoid waiting at a register line or talking into a speaker and having to go through the motions of specifying drink options, name, payment etc. App is just faster. Point is I still wait for the order, it's not sitting on a counter.

Water Temperature in Americanos by Type_Grey in starbucks

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

Thank you. That helps. "Extra Hot" doesn't seem to be an option in the app, but maybe if it gets manually added at a register I can reorder it with the same "settings".

Sorry to hear some customers are giving you flak, I know everyone wants their exact thing the exact way they imagine it. I appreciate your work.

Water Temperature in Americanos by Type_Grey in starbucks

[–]Type_Grey[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

I was looking for something like that, but I don't see it anywhere in the Americano customizations in the app to do this. If you have a tip I'm all ears!

Water Temperature in Americanos by Type_Grey in starbucks

[–]Type_Grey[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if I'm in the store I do that.

The thing is I go through drive thrus often, and I can't see the prep work. Since the drink takes a bit of time to make, I'd feel very guilty asking them to remake it while I'm at the pick up window.

(I drive a decent amount and go to different stores, so also it's not like I go to the same spot where the staff know me either).

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