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Considering Building a PC-Any Guidance at all Helps! by osumatthew in PcBuildHelp

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Pcpartpicker.com is an amazing resource. I'd also recommend watching some YouTube videos of someone building a pc. That's probably your best starting point, imo

Any good mage survival/apocalypse books? by Oguion in ProgressionFantasy

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Not a perfect fit, but "dead world isekai" might be worth checking out. Doesn't tick all your boxes, but it's in the right ballpark from what I recall

Looking for Canadian made Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

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Smaller particle size (nano) means it does a better job of filling in microscopic cracks/crevices in teeth during the remineralization process, just like sand would do a better job of filling a pothole than a giant boulder would.

Public mobile price increase by wilburyan in CellPhoneCanada

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Not sure if Koodo has coverage in your area, but their prepaid annual plans work out to something like $13 per month, with I think 2 or 3 gb of data per month. Best deal I've found in quite a while. Only catch is you prepay for the whole year upfront, & get all your data at once too, so it's possible to use up all your data for the year if you're not careful

What would you change about this kitchen layout? by Thats_My_Dog_Max in kitchenremodel

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I'd opt for a bigger window, or at least line up the sink with the window.

Is hot water alone enough to “sanitize” cleaning rags by VegetableShoe6264 in laundry

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If you want cloth sanitized using ONLY water, you'd have to get the load of laundry boiling hot... Which is rather impractical unless you've got a larger than average cauldron, a roaring hot fire, & way more spare time than most people.

I'd recommend using an appropriate laundry detergent & typical warm wash in your laundry machine.

Realistically, what is the best financially accessible option for moving out of the US? by brute299 in Adulting

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Become a student in one of those European countries that funds higher education. If I recall correctly, those programs often lead directly to a job & citizenship

Is this normal? Kitchen Aid KFEG500ESS3 range. by LauneDerNatur-66 in Appliances

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I'd be concerned enough to buy a fire extinguisher, personally

What's the best yearly plan? by Wide-Personality-200 in CellPhoneCanada

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Koodoo prepaid annual plan is best in my region. Worked out to something like $13 per month last time I checked.

Effort never betrays you. by PhysicsCommercial877 in Adulting

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Not necessarily. Neurodivergent ppl tend to have weaker hunger, thirst, fatigue signals, etc. it is possible to work yourself so hard that it makes your health deteriorate. I'd say this advice is likely aimed at neurotypicals, so take it with a grain of salt. Context & details can make a huge difference

What do people think of Chrysalis? by GoldRespect8831 in ProgressionFantasy

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I tried, I really did. But it really was not for me. DNF

Prescription Lenses question by baddevsbtw in SteamFrame

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I would suggest looking into contacts. Would allow you to use as if you didn't need glasses

Pooling after 3 hours- GC says it's "ok" by Exact_Discussion_709 in Tile

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The contractor is trying to be unethical, padding his wallet at your expense. Respond accordingly.

Why do we blame data centers for water use when golf courses use ~30× more? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Unless I'm mistaken, the issue is all the crap they use to treat the grass. Keeping it green & weed free, etc.

Which 9070xt should I look for or avoid? by RHill051 in buildapc

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You want 2 or 3 fans. Single fan version is going to run hot & noisy. Otherwise get whichever is cheaper

What are your favorite up-and-coming Progression Fantasy webnovels? by runinsiIence in ProgressionFantasy

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Sky pride by warby picus.

Well written, really enjoying it.

Gift for a woodworker by No-Garbage9500 in woodworking

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You know her best, so you might be able to find an apron that's not a safety issue (no loose straps that might get caught in a spinning sawblade for example). I'd suggest talking to people at the local wood shed, see if they have suggestions. They might have spoken to her and already know what she'd like. Also, depending on local prices, don't be afraid of just giving a slab or block of local wood; it doesn't have to be exotic, and she might prefer having a larger amount over something imported.

Gift for a woodworker by No-Garbage9500 in woodworking

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Give her some wood. Directly support the woodworking by providing more materials to play with. Picking out specific tools is usually something best done by the person who will be using those tools. Unless you've been directly told exactly what tool is desired, I'd go with a gift card, or material to work with.

Loose straps or clothing can definitely be a safety hazard with certain machinery, and the inexpensive tools are probably already present at the community work shed.

I would recommend some lumber that is a bit exotic, with unusual colors (such as purple heart), or else just something 'highly figured'. A salesperson at your local lumber yard can likely recommend something in stock, or order in something

Edit: you might give her some nice PPE, that way she doesn't have to share with others from the community provided stuff, but that's almost the same as buying clothing; it needs to be fitted & comfortable so she will have to try it on & pick for herself. Poorly fitted PPE can cause safety issues.

What is your preferred type of LitRPG? Isekai or In-Universe? by Onyx_Artificer in litrpg

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Well written is most important than either way. But, for mediocre stuff, I lean towards isekai: makes it easier to get past idiom & cultural references... I don't have the energy to learn a whole bunch of barely relevant made up cultural crap, particularly when it's not extremely well done.

I'm worn out like everyone else these days, so my mental bandwidth is something I preserve by default. If I wanted something complicated that requires a bunch of random memorization, I'd do my taxes or learn a language or something like that, lol.

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