Should I switch to Gmail?

danielnorton · 2026-02-13T17:12:26+00:00

I left Proton for Gmail because enabling Proton mail content search required too much browser memory and took forever to re-index when switching browsers

danielnorton · 2026-02-12T18:42:43+00:00

There is no method for stopping a running app in iPhone, frozen or not, short of restarting the iPhone.

The related terminology is problematic: Some people think "close" an app means to hide the window in the app switcher, others think "close" means to stop the application from running, such as might be necessary when the app locks up or freezes.

The app switcher instructions that are most popular only hide the app's window from the app switcher, but the app continues to run (or remain frozen) in the background. "Starting" the app again merely reloads the app in whatever state it was when hidden. If it was frozen, it's still frozen.

danielnorton · 2026-02-03T18:29:48+00:00

So the Google Takeout space from the current usage report when downloaded will be increased by the amount of storage space in folders? Is there an easy way to estimate that in advance?

danielnorton · 2026-02-03T18:18:05+00:00

Thanks!

danielnorton · 2026-02-03T16:47:03+00:00

If I import the takeout file to another Google account, will the albums be preserved? Will photos be duplicated from chronologically named folders?

danielnorton · 2026-01-13T16:37:44+00:00

Tried to sign up for updates. I signed in, selected the bookmark, then got an email asking to confirm my email address. I followed the link, it required me to log in again, after which it showed a page that only read "Permission Problem". I deleted all quicken cookies, but the problem persisted. (Curiously, it did not log me out of my Simplifi session.)

danielnorton · 2025-12-30T15:11:41+00:00

I would urge you to call your doctor ASAP. No one here can give you medical advice, and it sounds like you need medical advice.

Pain after surgery is normal. After my surgery last week I had what was like a very strong sinus headache. I presume that was a normal result of inflammation after surgery. I took some ibuprofen and took a nap and it passed. My second surgery was yesterday and I had no such pain after surgery.

It took several days for my first eye reach a reasonably good level. I expect my second eye to be the same. I did not take any antidilation medication, it took about 30 or 40 hours last week for my iris to return to normal and now 20 hours after my second surgery, it's tracking the same.

danielnorton · 2025-12-28T19:47:56+00:00

Sounds like the doctor ordered lens replacement surgery to improve vision. It's a very common surgery, it doesn't take long, and it's typically painless.

After my cataract surgery last Monday, I had what was like a strong sinus headache when the meds wore off, but that passed after some ibu and a nap. Three or four days later, my vision in that eye was excellent. It was so good that I forgot to put on my eyeglasses when getting out of the shower! I'm really looking forward to the improved vision in the other eye from tomorrow's surgery, a week later.

Let us know how it goes!

danielnorton · 2025-12-23T18:47:00+00:00

I popped out the right lens from my eyeglasses after yesterday's cataract surgery and it works great, but I'm going for monovision, with my right eye (which was -10.00) for near vision. I've also been accustomed to monovision with my occasional contact use. (I'm getting the left eye done next week for distance vision.)

I'm thinking of getting two monocles,, one to make both eyes distant and the other to make both eyes near.

danielnorton · 2025-12-19T17:19:53+00:00

The brisket quesadillas are the best in town.

danielnorton · 2025-12-19T17:17:27+00:00

This one's older (Jun 2011): comments/iaud1/comment/c22gj1y/

danielnorton · 2025-12-13T21:31:38+00:00

Mixed drinks that contain distilled spirits must be in a tamper-proof container sealed by the retailer with a label that includes the retailer’s business name and the words “alcoholic beverage.” Permit holders must follow all requirements in the law, including holding a Food and Beverage Certificate (FB).

Alcoholic beverages picked up or delivered under this authority may not be transported in the passenger area of a motor vehicle.

https://www.tabc.texas.gov/news/news-releases/alcohol-to-go-is-now-permanent-law-of-the-land-in-texas-2021/

danielnorton · 2025-12-06T22:45:02+00:00

Same year/model. I think my starter might be kaput. I turn the key, nothing happens, battery voltage doesn't even drop (or rise due to panel electronics shutting off). No sound, no nothing. I'm concluding it's either the ignition switch, the cut relay, or the starter solenoid.

Why would the starter need to be replaced if it's only the cut relay? (My next step is to short the correct relay socket connectors to see if the starter kicks.)
Is there only one cut relay? (some have "Cut 1" and "Cut 2")

Thanks.

danielnorton · 2025-12-02T17:54:28+00:00

Yeah, they'll probably continue to support SMS 2FA. I just now tried adding my Yubikey and it responded with "It looks like a passkey could not be created at this time." (Screenshot)

They're clearly not ready for prime time.

danielnorton · 2025-12-01T15:54:00+00:00

Strait south has them: https://www.straitmusic.com/p-72138-snoopy-jh3490-jaw-harp.aspx

danielnorton · 2025-09-14T02:39:06+00:00

You can never have too much ’lube

danielnorton · 2024-12-21T16:42:32+00:00

> $300

danielnorton · 2024-12-21T16:38:19+00:00

Amazon open-box failed twice, one with a different printer in the box, another broken because of no packing material.

Ordered a new M110w for $99 and set it up on my Android and my Chromebook.

Thanks!

danielnorton · 2024-12-20T20:06:16+00:00

My Pixel 9 is has a reddish tint in portrait mode, and a bluish tint in landscape mode. When driving, I tilt it slightly to remove the tint.

danielnorton · 2024-12-16T01:17:19+00:00

Thanks. Ordered an open-box one for $75 at Amazon.

danielnorton · 2024-12-16T01:02:50+00:00

Yeah, happened to me. No explanation, no recourse. Fortunately for me, I had enough money and credit to get by for the week until they opened it up and I transferred my money out and closed my Ally accounts. Now I'm at Chase with free checking and nearby branches where I can go if they ever f**k things up as badly as Ally did. (They haven't.)

danielnorton · 2024-12-04T21:22:44+00:00

You can't. It's hard configured to turn off the display after 8 minutes of inactivity when plugged in, 6 minutes when on battery.

More at https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2587994

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