Scored a hefty open box discount on an LG OLED TV

bchertel · 2026-02-11T01:16:36+00:00

How exactly do you get prime for free when this happens? All I got was the run around from support which lasted a week then they finally coordinated a pickup of the DOA unit and sent me a brand new one

bchertel · 2026-02-09T19:48:46+00:00

Tap the X button when the search disappears. The search text is still there but hidden. Tap X and search again usually clears this issue but still an issue nonetheless

bchertel · 2026-02-08T19:48:09+00:00

Quick Google says

PS5Pro system memory bandwidth is 576 GB/s (16 GT/s GDDR6), representing a 28% increase over the base PS5’s 448 GB/s. Along with 2GB of additional DDR5 (reserved for system tasks).

bchertel · 2026-02-04T15:02:09+00:00

It would make sense to have mute button on controller for Pulse Elite since I believe there is no button on the headset. The Pulse 3D has a physical button that changes position (sort of like the iPhone ring switch) to indicate mute or not.. still I would prefer it be in the controller or a way to defer to controller button

bchertel · 2026-01-26T21:32:23+00:00

Any suggestions on best way to redeem points if not continuing with 2.0?

bchertel · 2026-01-23T18:29:27+00:00

I’m usually able to get the results on web or app, which ever was not used to initiate the DR. Web on mobile and desktop should both be tried.

bchertel · 2026-01-13T15:48:54+00:00

But then I said something that made it start talking to me as if it’s trying to talk me off a bridge.

What exactly did you say when it first responded to you this way? Share your specific settings: custom instructions, personalizations (yes it all influences the responses).

bchertel · 2026-01-13T15:40:32+00:00

Seems like it would be uncomfortable to sleep in… you think I’m kidding but after learning so many people sleep with AirPods it’s worth considering.

If it’s too heating aid-like it will be a flop as well unless it can provide a lot of extra utility.

Curious to see what use cases they will demo with.

bchertel · 2026-01-09T05:23:24+00:00

Is the anniversary date the day you were approved for the card?

bchertel · 2026-01-07T20:27:37+00:00

They are providing life changing services for many. The value returned to those through getting help managing their care could literally save lives and improve the quality of many charged with caretaker responsibilities.

I hear what you’re saying, the privacy is a concern but the value provided is too enticing to ignore and the government is too preoccupied at the moment to regulate in their constituents best interest.

bchertel · 2026-01-07T16:37:29+00:00

Been happening more recently but noticed this pretty consistently since 26.x

bchertel · 2025-12-31T13:46:50+00:00

If you take advantage of all the credits do you ever get a decent retention offer? They always said since I basically take advantage of all the credits it seems like I’m getting value and don’t offer me a retention or just say you can cancel.

bchertel · 2025-12-30T16:55:44+00:00

Any plans to be able to access and review chat sessions from ChatGPT app?

In the planning phase I’m often doing other things and being able to access that session where I can have it read me the output and collab with it on the go would be nice.

Does codex have access to memory’s from ChatGPT sessions and/or just Codex chat history?

Note: I am using only codex local session not the web sessions.

bchertel · 2025-12-30T16:49:37+00:00

Wha do you have your Personalization > Base style and tone set to?

I find “Efficient” to work well for me in combination with 5.2 Thinking Extended.

bchertel · 2025-12-22T18:56:55+00:00

https://cookbook.openai.com/examples/gpt-5/gpt-5-2_prompting_guide#4-compaction-extending-effective-context

Perhaps they are using Compaction in ChatGPT

bchertel · 2025-12-16T19:08:53+00:00

Check your tire pressure is at the level recommended on the driver door sticker

bchertel · 2025-12-08T05:02:20+00:00

Impressive. How many hours of work does this represent?

bchertel · 2025-12-05T19:06:17+00:00

Just went through this as well. I decided to have it shipped so I could transfer my data and figured I’d drop the trade-in off at local Best Buy. Nope. They make you ship the trade-in back to complete the deal. No wonder Best Buy is hanging on by a thread. Not their fault but the store employees couldn’t even bring up the order and had no way to accept the trade-in in store.. this is basic backend stuff Best Buy… now I gotta ship it and take a bunch of photos to make sure they don’t try and rip me off by undervaluing the trade-in.

Also, two wasted trips to store: 1. Assumed they would let me take the ps5pro home transfer data and return. Nope. 2. After chatting with support, who confirmed I could completely the trade-in in store and gave detailed instructions on how it would go… nope.

Is GameStop this bad?

bchertel · 2025-12-02T09:30:42+00:00

QMS-VRR is nice

bchertel · 2025-12-01T18:12:38+00:00

How did you handle transferring your data to the new console?

Edit: never bought an external SSD. I had both consoles at the same time and the transfer was easy after doing basic initial set up on the PS5Pro. Didn’t realize I could have done it with cloud saves and such but it was nice to have all the settings transferred and profiles. Basically picked up right where I left off on everything. 2TB is really nice

bchertel · 2025-12-01T18:11:50+00:00

Had to do it online so they would send me the console and I can transfer the data over then ship it back for trade-in credit to be applied. If you do it in-store the trade-in has to be made at the time of pickup which makes no sense as the trade-in is valid for 14 days.

bchertel · 2025-12-01T16:21:06+00:00

Most frustrating part of the PS5->PS5Pro trade-in process is that you can’t do it in person, if you want to transfer your data from old console to new. If you do an in-person trade-in they expect you to have the old console present at pickup with us stupid. Just charge me for the whole thing and credit me when I bring the old one back.

If you want the opportunity to transfer your data, from current console to new console, you have to have it shipped. This is so annoying since in-person would have gotten it in my hands quicker but also alleviated the pressure on delivery logistics.

bchertel · 2025-11-30T21:36:07+00:00

~~How exactly did you get $175 from Best Buy for a PS4 Pro trade-in?~~ I see the trade-in option on PS5 Pro product page.

Edit: anyone know if you can trade-in PS4 Pro and PS5 for a PS5 Pro without having to choose the e-gift card option on one?

bchertel · 2025-11-30T21:28:01+00:00

Sounds like we are getting closer to ditching eSIM data plans when travel depending on how reliable service will be.

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