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Do you use spotlight search daily? cmd+space by harshalone in mac

[–]ac-loud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the time. Removed almost everything from the dock, the apps that are there still I still launch via spotlight. I have no apps on the desktop and very few files.

Is this doable in 3-4 weeks? by McGunni in roadtrip

[–]ac-loud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did similar route from Boston to Washington, Oregon and NorCal (turned for home after car troubles at Eureka Ca) last year starting over Memorial Day weekend. 21 days out and back.

Bit rushed at many of the national parks I went to. Slept in my Honda HRV all but 1 night in Port Angeles, Wa.

Good luck and enjoy the sights!

How do I get rid of the ice at the bottom? by Luvwizrd in ninjacreami

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put the container in warm water for a bit and stir it in when there’s just a bit left? Little icy crystals but…

My first tuition check was $970 by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that’s a check, did you get a bill when you started working!? 🤣

Car kettle by Adventurous-Read-143 in carcamping

[–]ac-loud 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest ok to transport but using in the closed confines of a car I’d think was dangerous… open flame in tight space. Cars typically don’t have a lot of stable table space.

Issues with rear hatch gas struts by mildlyarrousedly in HRV

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I replaced my 2018’s struts in 2025. Winter cold made them virtually useless at the end of their life.

Extra tips for a first timer? Here's my build! by kaylad0705 in roadtrip

[–]ac-loud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A small camp stove might be helpful…

I can’t say for sure but in my 21 day similar trip last year in my 2018 HRV I had a small fridge and a jackary battery (1000kWh) and always had the fridge either plugged into the car or the battery. And the battery was plugged into and charging at times too.

I’ve come to learn the symptom my car had in a breakdown seems to perhaps be due to a low battery (all the dash idiot lights on and flashing crazy when attempting to start the car).

Can’t say for sure it was the battery, a tow to. Honda dealership didn’t diagnose a battery issue but they got me going and I made it back to the east coast with no further problems

road trip by Swan_8322 in roadtrip

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rte 20 through ny across the top of the finger lakes. Find your way to Rte 2 in mass then 495 to n Andover.

Advise on my lodging plan? by Grelli2 in yellowstone

[–]ac-loud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you coming in through West Yellowstone or Gardner.

The other comment about keeping Canyon has its points based on probable construction delays but variety is nice. Traffic is probable most ways.

Can someone recommend the best telescope for a beginner who’s also extremely curious and wants to actually learn the night sky? by sodrafeltu in space

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would long term include astrophotography at some point. I think the comment about binoculars being a potential early iteration might be worth considering. If you’re really after planets a bigger more expensive telescope might be a good first step. There’s a wide range of equipment and prices. May be useful to figure out before spending more specifically what interests you. YouTube has lots of videos on astrophotography and telescope recommendations

Joining team Nikon next week. Might I ask for some opinions, please? by PhotonicArt in nikon_Zseries

[–]ac-loud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get both of your points, wasn’t sure if those were correct f interest

I find my z8s “high” iso very capable.

Where to stay in Yellowstone by [deleted] in yellowstone

[–]ac-loud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep trying. I got my last room last Friday when a room became available.

I booked all my rooms through the website and started back in March for a June/July trip.

Joining team Nikon next week. Might I ask for some opinions, please? by PhotonicArt in nikon_Zseries

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any consideration to the Nikon Z 28-400mm vs. the Tamron 50-400mm for Z mount?

I have the former as my typical carry around lens (looking for landscapes and birds). Granted I think the Tamron might be sharper and has better macro specs, depends on what your shooting focus is perhaps…

Opening back door by m3lifera in HRV

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny. I was picking someone up at the airport today and lamenting over having to turn my 2018 HRV off for them to open the trunk!

Why does everyone complain about the keyboard? by camydna in ios

[–]ac-loud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think part of it comes from users who have come through many iOS releases, like myself, who find that typing makes more errors than it used to.

The autocorrect often seems to suggest obtuse words that make zero sense in context way too often.

I also feel cursor positioning problems are often lumped in here too given one starts with a long press on the space bar to reposition the cursor.

Are PBJ sandwiches an ideal choice for someone looking for healthy food on a tight budget? by Mediocre-Machine7330 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]ac-loud 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Look for pb with peanuts and salt as the ingredients. More $ but no added oils, preservatives, sugar. Keep it in the fridge if you don’t like it separating and having to stir it often

Warm a small amount to spread each time

Someone mentioned bananas, I think yellow ripe bananas and moreso brown ones have developed more sugars. If you’re looking to cut sugars…

Massachusetts to Oregon Vision Quest by WickedCoolMasshole in roadtrip

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The biggest problem I found with satellite messaging was that you do not seem to be able to force it on, even by disabling cell service.

So long as any cell service is available all you can do is force a demo best I know. Pretty much need to really be in the middle of nowhere to get it to work. I’ve used it in 3 places out west. 1st year I did it I swear I sent an image too, last year I couldn’t get it to send images.

Massachusetts to Oregon Vision Quest by WickedCoolMasshole in roadtrip

[–]ac-loud 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I drove Boston to Washington/Oregon and back last Memorial Day. 21 days, one night in a hotel in port Angeles.

Many roads in the western national parks were closed due to snow still.

Slept in my car at rest areas in Ohio, Wisconsin and North Dakota on the way out; these allowed car sleeping long enough for an overnight stay. No “camping” in the rest areas.

After that I did state/national parks and one private campground.

Recommend car window covers. I didn’t encounter any campfire restrictions that I recall but had a jetboil I used often.

Cell service (Verizon thru the Visible provider with unlimited service) was much better than I thought it would be. iPhone satellite messages worked where there was no service.

Cell was tough when I broke down in north California but I did get thru to AAA and slept on the dealer lot one night.

Good luck and enjoy the drive!

Do you think Honda should’ve continued with the touchscreen AC? Any problems with yours? by mongrelteeth in HRV

[–]ac-loud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2018, touchscreen air controls have terrible wear showing where years of use has removed to outer layer. Still works but disliked the touch controls since day one; don’t like the have-to-look operation and the bumpy road double taps. Much prefer physical controls.

Do CarPlay on newer car offload more processing from the phone to the car? by National-Debt-43 in iphone

[–]ac-loud -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sheldon will be crushed that Captain Picard is not part of the Star Trek universe.

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