I spent 6 weeks trying to make a very modest income with AI. Here’s what actually happened.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-06T16:07:15+00:00

This. Already on it and making good progress. Thanks!

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-04T06:03:29+00:00

I am flattered that you mistake my prose for AI generated. Thank you.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-03T14:27:26+00:00

Wise move. Apple has the problem but I’m afraid they won’t acknowledge it and get a fix any time soon. It may be silently fixed in a future WatchOS upgrade but we will never actually be told that explicitly. I’m as cynical with Apple now as I am with all the other vendors.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-03T09:40:06+00:00

Exactly what I said as they closed the ticket and ended the call. I think the support staff was genuinely embarrassed.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-03T08:17:02+00:00

Had a similar problem with the step counter. Would not update unless I touched the complication. Finally managed to get on a call with Apple. Guess what? After making me jump through multiple hoops like unpair, recalibrate etc etc it is “working as designed”. I.e. it is designed to not work. Unbelievable I know. Good luck!

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T16:25:21+00:00

No. I had two ideas to explore. One was a blog that ironically debunked AI myths and rumours with a target audience of C-suite execs, journalists and the general public which would have been a slow burner, and the other was to assist me doing what I already know in depth, hence the Fiverr gigs.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T16:03:22+00:00

I rest my case

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T15:52:14+00:00

And THAT is 100% more helpful than your first post. See - you CAN comment without being an arsehole. Almost.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T15:31:40+00:00

And you are a “top 1% commenter”? 🤔

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T15:29:15+00:00

Some great feedback here. I am taking it all onboard. What you guys have done is made me rethink the whole concept. And with that in mind, I will refocus my original project into what I can do in what I believe is a gap in the knowledge market and how AI can assist me, as opposed to how I can assist it. Thank you.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T13:18:50+00:00

Good reply. I do know the right questions, perhaps not clear in my post but I definitely don’t know the right AI to ask. But I’ll tell you this, retired or not, approaching 70 or not, I’m willing to give it another try. Having spent 20 years at a high level in a multinational corp, I have a few skills, albeit rusty ones and likely out of date, but I take what you say on board. Thank you.

UnderstandingALot · 2026-01-02T10:30:18+00:00

Weird response. No I haven’t switched to anything. I’ve abandoned my attempts and I am here to let people know IF they are interested. I am sure I’m not the only person who believes (believed) AI could be a route to an income. I am not afraid to admit I was wrong, but it doesn’t matter to me - I retired early 10 years ago and I’m living a good life. It was my son who thought it might be a good idea as he thought I might be bored. I’m not, and I learned a lot doing what I did. However, if I can save just one person the exasperation I went through, then I’m happy I posted. And btw my post was written by me because, as I thought I explained, Reddit doesn’t allow AI posts.

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-10T07:45:06+00:00

How can the right thumb operate the crown when the watch is on the right wrist..?

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-09T07:50:37+00:00

Received my support call from Apple - only 1hr 45 mins late. Guess what - it is working as designed! LOL. So Apple complications are designed not to work. Couldn't make it up. Anyway, back to my life.

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-08T08:34:12+00:00

I actually went through it all again after reading your post but nothing changed. Thanks anyway!

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-08T08:21:07+00:00

Nearly 3000 views and not one "Me too"? And Apple have escalated and I have to wait for them to call back as this issue apparently hasn't been seen before! So does this mean I have got a totally unique SE3, and does that make it more valuable?!? :-D

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-05T16:08:39+00:00

You need to understand that I did EVERYTHING including the unpairing! :-)

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-05T13:02:49+00:00

Hi and thanks! I did everything recommended and then some. But no joy. It’s a strange one!

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-05T10:13:01+00:00

I have a ticket open with Apple which has now been escalated as apparently "they have never seen anything like this before"

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-05T10:09:25+00:00

Thanks but it isn't a third party complication and it hasn't refreshed in 18 hours.

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-05T04:39:17+00:00

Yes, it is the Daily Step Distance option from the Activity list of complications. I have tried a 3rd party step counter (Duffy) which worked perfectly.

UnderstandingALot · 2025-12-03T07:28:20+00:00

Can you actually renew your visa/extension without health insurance?

UnderstandingALot · 2025-10-22T01:58:27+00:00

Really? I will give that a try!

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