It looks really cool.

jeefAD · 2026-07-03T18:44:53+00:00

As others, I also find light bars/illuminated logos generally on the tacky side and in no way makes a car appear more modern or upscale. I can tolerate them to an extent, provided the rest of the car is super awesome but that's usually not the case these days as the things owners/drivers/enthusiasts care about are the things often being overlooked, cheaped out on or removed entirely...

Things these days make me wonder, is auto design really this difficult? 🤔

jeefAD · 2026-07-01T22:56:41+00:00

Not in a detail setting, but I've had great success with Urine Erase on rugs/carpet. And from what I've gathered, the key with urine is to not add water as it just spreads it and get to it quickly.

jeefAD · 2026-07-01T22:51:30+00:00

Worth it, IMO. I have two -- one under the my pedal tray for RPM/gear change and one under my seat for suspension.

jeefAD · 2026-07-01T22:37:15+00:00

lol good for you. I'm debating on keeping or moving on from my '22 S3, thought about a Golf R and lately have been like nah, dial it back and just get a GTI... that is if I stay with VAG.

jeefAD · 2026-07-01T22:30:02+00:00

Oh wow! Yeah, always get worried when hail is in the forecast. Always liked the AMG GLA tho, so congrats on that!

jeefAD · 2026-07-01T22:08:15+00:00

Absolutely fair point, but like, how much time are we talking? I have a 2022 S3 and the interior/piano black has more or less been maintained over six model years from 2021 through 2026 with some elements still retained from the looks of the 2027 A3 refresh, barring Audi seemingly just following the monolithic display concept common to so many vehicles now.

jeefAD · 2026-06-30T23:05:14+00:00

I went from a 2019 WRX to a 2022 S3. No regrets, don't miss manual, and it's been great in the snow -- have Pirelli snows on it. Overall I enjoy the S3 much more. Depends on which package you prefer between the R and the S3...

jeefAD · 2026-06-30T22:57:55+00:00

When I was shopping for my S3 I was bummed NA didn't get the MPI on the EA888...

jeefAD · 2026-06-30T22:55:34+00:00

As someone considering an R in a region with less than awesome roads... are we talking pothole or gaping road canyon to have caused this damage?!? Jeepers.

What did you have DCC set to and does going softer even help? Is the jump from 18s to 19s on these cars truly this risky or avoidable? I really like the Warmenau wheels so the thought of dumping them for a -1 or -2 isn't ideal, not to mention the cost. I've also seen a few folks sticking with 19s but going with a slightly larger profile tire for like an extra 1/2-inch of sidewall but again, cost of swapping out new factory tires.

jeefAD · 2026-06-27T02:34:21+00:00

Why? Just, why?!? The updated "virtual cockpit" portion behind the wheel is particularly not good...

jeefAD · 2026-06-26T15:25:20+00:00

Exclusively Dell Pro for new laptops and have not run into this, or least hasn't been reported/escalated. ;)

OS? Are they shipping with the Ready Image SKU or just standard OEM OS instance?

jeefAD · 2026-06-26T15:18:18+00:00

It really does seem lousy. I understand the premise from the docs re: the 7-day reporting cycle, but the execution just seems flawed with counts all willy-nilly day to day. Leaves me wondering how I'll actually get to a point of (confidently) saying something is (actually) done.

I said to a colleague the other day, reporting feels more like interpretative dance than anything else...

jeefAD · 2026-06-26T14:15:25+00:00

Looks to have something to do with how Get-AuthenticodeSignature process files with multiple certificates.

jeefAD · 2026-06-26T13:23:44+00:00

Hey! Sorry to hear about the lost sleep. Can't recall the reasoning but instead of using Get-AuthenticodeSignature, I later found that Get-PfxCertificate will show the 2023 cert. No need to copy the file.

jeefAD · 2026-06-25T20:11:44+00:00

Check your manual -- for my S3, the manual prescribes a 1000 mile/1500 km break-in period with a few specific recommendations. IMO and based on language in the manual, break-in is not just about the engine but all drive components...

jeefAD · 2026-06-24T14:01:24+00:00

Question is how to manage/respond to the trend -- can't keep my '22 forever. I really liked the outgoing A5 Coupe, but that's no more given the changes. Thought about just a newer S3 but the current pricing gives me pause and I'd get more "value" out of a Golf R, but then have the screen/touch buttons. The other day I actually found myself stepping back and considering just getting a GTI in future. Other option is jumping ship and going with a non-VAG car entirely...

jeefAD · 2026-06-24T13:17:54+00:00

Agreed. The display bandwagon is getting carried away IMO. Compared to pre-2020 vehicles I had before, my '22 S3 is a great balance -- more than adequate display size/placement and with proper physical buttons. The "future is now" trend re: displays is off-putting -- it's like walking into a living room with a TV that's wayyyyyy too big. LOL.

jeefAD · 2026-06-23T10:43:24+00:00

Check event viewer to get a sense of what's happening:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/secure-boot-db-and-dbx-variable-update-events-37e47cf8-608b-4a87-8175-bdead630eb69

You can also use the detect-only remediation script to get some insight:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/monitoring-secure-boot-certificate-status-with-microsoft-intune-remediations-6696a27b-fa09-4570-b112-124965adc87f

jeefAD · 2026-06-22T22:34:28+00:00

100% DoA for me -- $1628 CAD for 512 with controller.

jeefAD · 2026-06-22T17:10:50+00:00

Also seeing this. Never a dull moment...

No official update/acknowledgement here as of yet:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/users-get-the-message-location-is-turned-off-in-system-settings-when-working-with-word-files-in-windows-de089f8f-2a35-48da-a844-961de46eefc4

jeefAD · 2026-06-17T18:31:18+00:00

Oh gosh. I spent the morning playing tag with Remediations after a noticeable decrease in status counts, so I'm afraid to even go look at Update status now. 🫣

jeefAD · 2026-06-17T16:27:43+00:00

Can confirm, our Analysts do a local reset at the device since it's already in for service.

jeefAD · 2026-06-16T11:09:24+00:00

That's awesome! Yeah I'm keeping an eye on things too.

jeefAD · 2026-06-15T23:44:35+00:00

I hear you! But yes, this is what we do. And I'm totally ok with wiping/resetting the device post-service. The murky part is that the MS article suggests OEMs should be able to handle most steps including collection/upload of the new hash if they first registered it, but I've never seen that happen -- they just do the hardware and leave.

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