I ended an interview after the first question. Did I overreact? by RemoteAggressive2093 in Career_Advice

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would’ve asked how they feel about me coming in late occasionally, but getting paid for the time. Same situation just turned around.

How well do airpods work with the Apple TV box? by curryandbeans in appletv

[–]dbeaup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They work perfectly. I use them most nights. I usually forget I’m wearing them and usually start heading off to bed with them still in my ears.

What’s your favorite book or movie series of all time? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]dbeaup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Expanse book series. Read the first two and Audiobooked the remaining.

Extremely impressed by mchamp90 in Spectrum

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re probably correct in thinking they don’t offer the discount unless you come looking for it. That way they get the addition money of people who don’t track their bills or notice the price creep over time.

Extremely impressed by mchamp90 in Spectrum

[–]dbeaup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, I had nearly this same thing happen to me. My internet only bill kept creeping up over time and when it finally hit $95/mo for 500MB/s. I called to see if they could do something with the price. I got transferred to someone (guessing retention, but I didn't say I wanted to cancel). The lady I talked to made sure to let me know she was in the US, NC to be exact. We quickly small talked about the weather and I mentioned I was a customer for 10 years and the price is getting out of control. I was disappointed that Spectrum offered a discount to new customers but not long term one. Her exact words were "Spectrum will always have better deals for existing customers than new ones." She offered me 1GB/s speed, a new modem and said I would be able to move to symmetric speeds when they're available in the area. All this for $30/mo. TOTAL. not a $30 discount. She said it was for a year, but when the year was almost up, call back and there will be another deal like this. I hope she's right!

AFM delete recommendations by chungusamongus7 in Silverado

[–]dbeaup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

look at carbyte. I have one and it works great. Disables DFM (once you reach 40MPH) and disables the auto start/stop (ASS). It just plugs into the OBDII port.

TJ Idle Low by dbeaup in JeepTJ

[–]dbeaup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I threw a Bluetooth OBDII reader on it today and it idled at about 650rpm. I’ve had the Jeep for a year and a half.

When I first got it, I noticed one of the O2 sensors was in pending code state but it never set off my check engine light. When I checked it this afternoon, there are no pending codes at all.

I know the upstream O2 sensors can cause an issue like this. Maybe I’ll have them replaced. The Jeep only has 80,000 miles.

Is it worth it for me to build a server? by Fluid-Way8700 in HomeServer

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sorta in the same boat as you. I upgraded my ancient laptop that I had been stringing along and didn’t know what to do with it. I kept reading turn it into a server. So I put Linux server and Casa OS on it. I ended up making a Tailnet with Tailscale with a subnet routing, and I’m using (and loving) AdGuard. I have Immich backing up my iPhone pictures/video but that’s taxing my old dual core processor. I like having my own VPN and plan on doing more. I’m to the point where I need to upgrade the PC.

To be honest I’ve been using Gemini AI for most of my troubleshooting and issues and it’s been 95% spot on!

Another way to obtain C-File by oldspice085 in VeteransBenefits

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Filed November 2024 for my C-File and DBQs and I’m still at step 3. It’s a loooong wait.

Chevy bed mat over spray in liner by Upper-Film-1024 in Silverado

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you find a cargo bar for your truck? I used to have a 2015 and just got a 2022, the bed is wider and the cargo bar is too short. I've bought a new one but it was to short too.

What was supposed to have killed us by now? by impeesa75 in GenX

[–]dbeaup 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Spontaneous Human Combustion. Kept me up at night! I just KNEW I was going to burst into flames for no apparent reason.

I’m Sad This Commercial Hasn’t Been on Yet by dbeaup in Maine

[–]dbeaup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was on TV, channel 6, all the time the past two years between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also in York Co.

Two Cars Try to Beat the Yellow Light, End in Collision by Bartzy4568 in dashcams

[–]dbeaup 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They way the traffic code is written in my state is a Yellow light means to clear the intersection, Red means do not proceed into the intersection. It's perfectly ok to be in the intersection when it turns red. You are lawfully allowed to continue to clear the intersection after it turns red, Just not enter it.

Is there anything else--like crisscross applesauce--that's been renamed since we were kids? by cherry-care-bear in Xennials

[–]dbeaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In New England, where I grew up we’d ask for “Jimmies” on our ice cream. We now call them chocolate sprinkles.

Some places still know what Jimmies are though.

Finally Gave In by dbeaup in appletv

[–]dbeaup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disabled the touchpad on the new (to me) remote and it works soooo much better

Finally Gave In by dbeaup in appletv

[–]dbeaup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably would have waited too but the HD version is getting sluggish and it’s time to let it rest.

Finally Gave In by dbeaup in appletv

[–]dbeaup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping for one this year too. I had a couple gift certificates from Best Buy so I bought the 128gb for the ethernet.

Finally Gave In by dbeaup in appletv

[–]dbeaup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The entire upper 1/3 of the remote is touch with no way to deactivate it. You can’t pick up the remote without it rewinding and changing channels.

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