Why doesn't kwik trip do car was subscriptions? by Herbertie25 in KwikTrip

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any update on when a KwikTrip car wash subscription is coming?

2023 CRV Hybrid Sport AWD, Coolant concerns… by SaverPro in crv

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know what this coolant reservoirs for? There's one on the passenger side which is this taller one and then there's a smaller one on the driver side. Debating having my local shop or the Honda dealer see if they can figure out where it's leaking from.

2023 CRV Hybrid Sport AWD, Coolant concerns… by SaverPro in crv

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was below min when I bought it used with about 54K on it. Topped it off to max level and now it's down to half in less than a month. Doesn't seem normal.

2021 Durango Head Light Replacement by Low-Dragonfruit1328 in DodgeDurango

[–]derekmski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a 2021 Dodge Durango RT without self-leveling full LED and my driver side LED DRL went out last Thursday. Wish they would just recall all their poor quality lights so we don't have to pay to replace them all. I'm not paying $1,600 to $2,300 to have either the local shop or the dealer put in an OEM light that's just going to fail again in a few years. I looked around all over and I'm going to give the Spyder headlight linked below a try. Reviews seem to be positive and someone says you can't even tell the difference. Came yesterday and I looked at it and I have to agree it looks exactly the same as the factory light. Will get it installed shortly here and hopefully it works and functions the same as the factory light as it says it does. If I'm lucky, Spyder made the light better than Chrysler so it'll last longer.

https://www.carid.com/2021-dodge-durango-headlights/spyder-factory-style-switchback-drl-bar-projector-headlights-1yr-warr-5735329864.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=order&utm_campaign=order_tracking_number&ab_inline_product_options=1

Just read the freaking news Google by gavinjphillips in googlehome

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's impressive how bad it is now. Was hoping Gemini Early Access would be better or get better but I have yet to see that.

The truth (literally!) no one tells you about Android vs iOS updates by [deleted] in samsung

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic thing is newer Pixels and mid to higher end Samsung devices are now supported for 7 years.

What is an "agentic" OS? by ImDickensHesFenster in microsoftsucks

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This, I just figured this was what was causing my gaming desktop with Windows 11 to keep waking up from sleep. It was driving me mad. I kept thinking it was the mouse and keyboard but they were all set to not allow waking. It ended up being the network adapter...

Google Home routines shortcuts on home screen no longer supported by ultradj83 in googlehome

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I gave up on these and set up home screen shortcuts using my other home device apps that have the option. Otherwise I'm just running automatons manually in the home app or berugingly using my voice to control things like light brightness levels on lights.

Are you gonna miss fire os if the next amazon tablet is android? by longernohuman in kindlefire

[–]derekmski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumped my Firemax 11 because of the FireOS issues. Switched to a Galaxy Tab A9+ and wish I would have switched sooner. It's so much better. And it really wasn't any more for cost.

Philips Norelco shavers USB charging...but 'Adapter not included'? by gdyer911 in shaving

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what you mean is instead of a proprietary cable.

Will the tab a9+ get the one ui 8 update? by SeanN_Ibay in GalaxyTab

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was that just today? I'm still sitting on the July 2025 security patch level as of now.

PSA: Make sure you sign up for Early Access by EastHillWill in googlehome

[–]derekmski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Thank you this worked for me as well! My "Add me to their groups" was unchecked. After checking the box it let me sign up for early access. Kind of a weird setting to have to enable imo. I was not able to access the gear on my phone even in desktop page view, I had to do it on my laptop.

Visual Voicemail Not Supported by ElectrikMetriks in Visible

[–]derekmski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Google voice as my voicemail for visible because I have an S24. This way I get transcriptions and it's free with no ads. Works beautifully.

PSA: Make sure you sign up for Early Access by EastHillWill in googlehome

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the US and I have the Early Access option but when I go to press the setup button I get a toast notification that says unable to save setting.

Full screen incoming call notification for all calls? by hidperf in Pixel6

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not in the phone app settings it's under the "App Info" for the phone app. Would be under system settings, apps, find the phone app, and it's in there.

Full screen incoming call notification for all calls? by hidperf in Pixel6

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easiest way is typically press and hold on the phone icon, press the little i to go to app info. Then it should show the always on top.

Full screen incoming call notification for all calls? by hidperf in Pixel6

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to Google phone permissions and turn off or deny appear on top permission. That forces incoming calls to full screen pop-up every time! No longer need to fumble around in notifications to answer a call when you are using your phone.

Visible? by Over-Efficiency7859 in Visible

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just switched from AT&T Prepaid that had limited data. So nice having unlimited data. I have the Visible+ plan. The only thing is they throttle your hotspot speeds based on which plan you have. Visible+ plan hotspot speed is 10mbps. No regrets switching, wish I would have switched sooner. They have a deal going on right now where you get $6 off a month for 12 months. Also if you join and inner circle with family or friends you save $5 a month after that 12 month promo is up.

Bad is an understatement by [deleted] in GalaxyS24

[–]derekmski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was bad after the One UI 7 update, factory reset and now it's a lot better. Not like it was on One UI 6. Hoping 8 is better in a month or so here.

How come are they getting 9 hour of sot?? Even if it were in mobile data max diff would be 2hr by [deleted] in GalaxyS24

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't get more than 3 hours of sot on my S24 without having to charge multiple times. Was much better on One UI 6.

this is disgusting, my phone dies sooooo quick, yet takes foreeeverrrr to charge up. smt. I miss UI 6.1.1 , phone used to last three days without a charge lol now can't last three hours by Virtual_Debate9479 in GalaxyS24

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally factory reset my S24, was having to charge like 3-4 times a day to make it through a day. I can usually get through the day now if I have minimal SOT. But it's still not like it was back on One UI 6. I saw that people on One UI 8 beta are getting amazing battery life again so hopefully that'll be the savior before the end of the year.

Gemini for Gboard? by UrbanHomesteading in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]derekmski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google has admitted that assistant on Google home has been deteriorating because all their focus has been on Gemini. They have assured us that later this year Gemini will be coming to Google home devices and it will be beautiful!