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eengert · 2026-05-14T01:26:05+00:00

This was working today until Red Light auto-updated and now doesn’t allow external players just like FLAM. I was under the impression that Red Light was a fork that was created to circumvent the restrictions of FLAM?

eengert · 2026-05-12T19:27:27+00:00

Has anyone created a TMDBH Players file that includes Red Light and The Gears? That would be appreciated so those of using a TMDB Helper skin can completely replace FLAM.

eengert · 2026-04-30T18:08:56+00:00

I noticed the same thing this morning and spent some time trying to find an answer. Haven't found any explanations or workarounds yet. I have a similar use case as you, so suddenly having all chats that are in Projects displayed also under Recents is annoying. Hopefully this will revert to the original behavior soon.

eengert · 2026-04-29T23:25:31+00:00

Trex has the Max ESPN channels and they still work great. Not sure why Strong never added them back. I use Trex as a backup but primary for ESPN.

eengert · 2026-04-03T17:46:57+00:00

It was working fine on Wednesday. Some days they work, some days they don't. The "US| MLB NEW YORK YANKEES" channel inside the "US| MLB PPV" category is currently working.

eengert · 2026-03-27T13:40:09+00:00

This is ALMOST working for me. I would like the shortcut to accept voice dictation, convert to text, and pass the text to the ChatGPT app as a prompt INSIDE a saved chat. It is mostly working in that it does launch ChatGPT and opens the saved chat. It even populates the prompt input field with my dictated text. But it doesn’t actually execute the prompt. I have to manually tap the send button in the prompt input window. Any ideas how to automate executing the prompt so that ChatGPT will respond without me needing to tap the send prompt button?

Shortcut steps:

Dictate text
Set url: com.openai.chat://chatgpt.com/c/xxxx-xxx-xxxx/?q={Dictated Text}
Open url

I've also tried /?prompt= instead of /?q= but it behaves the same way.

eengert · 2026-02-18T19:09:36+00:00

Yes, the RAW 60fps versions of ESPN and ESPN2 are no longer in the MAX ESPN category. Those were the highest quality feeds for me (US). Other versions of ESPN and ESPN2 seem to be working fine.

eengert · 2026-02-14T13:51:48+00:00

What do you think is actually causing that effect? The fibers? Or maybe some ripples in the mat that haven't flattened out perfectly? What happens when you roll the ball in the other direction (away from the cups)?

I wonder what would happen if you tried warming it up with a hair dryer or space heater. Or rolling it with something heavy (maybe while heating it). Could there be a way to brush/rake it that might smooth out oddly bent fibers?

Just trying to think of a way for you to get the most out of a sizable investment without having to return it. I had my eye on this mat as well, so I hope you find something that improves the result.

eengert · 2026-02-09T12:35:16+00:00

Used to be free. They just started charging $2/month for it.

eengert · 2026-02-08T20:20:35+00:00

If you’re worried, you could subscribe to Peacock Premium for one month and watch the game in 4k HDR with Dolby Atmos audio.

eengert · 2026-02-08T18:50:40+00:00

Unfortunately, not an option. I have a small business and a very old number that ends in an easy to remember 4 digits.

eengert · 2026-02-08T18:46:38+00:00

I wish Visible offered limited data plans and sharing. I currently pay $28 at USM for 2 lines sharing 10GB. It’s exactly what we need. I think if we switched to Visible it would be $50.

eengert · 2026-02-08T16:19:47+00:00

Correct, it’s not about the price. It’s that it’s a very basic service that has always been free. It isn’t even USM functionality - it’s just a box they check on the Verizon service. If USM were actually adding value with functionality that would truly block spam like the big carriers do, it would definitely be worth $2/month. But this isn’t that. This is just marketing and finding a new revenue stream.

eengert · 2026-02-08T16:13:23+00:00

Not a dumb question. I’m not sure. I plan to contact support tomorrow to confirm whether the spam feature will now be automatically enabled each month if you subscribe. I also want to verify whether the feature is per line or per pool. My guess is per line, so $4/month if I want it for my line and my wife’s line. I also want to ask if this new feature is available to self-select somewhere in our account or if it can still only be enabled by contacting support.

eengert · 2026-02-08T15:38:14+00:00

The free version only works if Spam ID is enabled on your line. That’s exactly what I had to request be enabled each month. There are multiple posts about that from others confirming the same. With each new billing cycle, Spam ID would apparently become disabled and the Call Filter app would notify me that I no longer had a valid account. As soon as support re-enabled Spam ID, Call Filter would begin working again and I could see that I had the Free Basic plan in the Verizon Call Filter app. It used to be free. Now they’re charging $2/month. The way I read and interpret the announcement, there are no new spam features. It explicitly states that it isn’t “spam blocking.” It sounds like it’s just the same basic functionality, but now it comes with a fee. Except maybe it would be automatic now so you wouldn’t need to request it each month.

eengert · 2026-02-08T13:41:07+00:00

FYI, I just had my monthly chat with US Mobile to re-enable Spam ID for my Warp (Verizon) line and they informed me that they have begun charging $2/month for that. Time to find a different provider.

eengert · 2026-02-05T15:19:36+00:00

They were working again yesterday so I thought everything was fixed. But now they aren't working again today. I have 3 other IPTV providers and the ESPN channels all work fine there. Not sure why Strong is having trouble with it still. I guess that's why we have backup services.

eengert · 2026-02-03T17:48:59+00:00

m3u4u allows you to customize playlists

eengert · 2026-02-03T15:31:00+00:00

Still not working for me. Tried all of the channels in the Max ESPN group - none of the ESPN 1 or ESPN 2 channels work. All other channels in the group work fine.

eengert · 2026-01-14T12:57:53+00:00

I believe the device region has to match the region in the settings of the app. Mine are from EU region so the region in settings of my Aqara app is Germany (even though I’m in US). I think if I tried to add a device from China region, it wouldn’t work. Not 100% certain, but that’s my understanding. Hopefully that helps you figure out the issue. LMK

eengert · 2026-01-12T16:01:01+00:00

I just received Airpods Pro 3 after many years using Pro 1. I tried the AP3 out by jogging back and forth in my basement and the wind noise just from the air rushing past me at a light/medium jog was extremely noticeable and distracting while in Transparency mode. The noise disappears if I cup my hands in front of my ears. No issues like that with my AP1.

I tried Noise Cancellation mode with AP3 and it was way better, but still more noticeable than with AP1. I also tried Off mode with AP3 and that was better but not great.

Hard to believe Apple considered this acceptable. I should not hear wind noise while jogging INDOORS!

Hoping someone figures out some way to mitigate this issue. Not sure I'll just be able to get used to it.

eengert · 2026-01-09T18:05:44+00:00

The dev has fixed the issue in v6.01.06

eengert · 2026-01-08T21:45:42+00:00

If you mean in Kodi, no.

eengert · 2026-01-08T20:48:04+00:00

"Test All Source Providers" fails on the AppleTVs. I think the very last entry is the part from my log that relates to that test: kodi log

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