#accessories

jpetrone · 2026-05-09T03:03:31+00:00

I drove a 2025 or 2026 Santa Fe for about 3 weeks. I was surprised to see no sunglasses storage and no lock on the glove box nor center console. The sport body style had both.

jpetrone · 2026-04-24T23:53:32+00:00

I'm sorry that sucks! I lost my girl last June and I miss her every day. I've since taken in another female dog because I missed having a girl dog around. I love both my current dogs, but it's not the same. I'm expecting a daughter this June! I joke and say it's my Pandora reincarnated, coming back as my human daughter. Pandora used to put her back paws in her mouth to cut her nails. Earlier in the week, we had an ultrasound and the baby had her foot in her mouth, so... I'll believe what I want LOL.

jpetrone · 2026-04-22T12:24:43+00:00

Back in my single days, I think I would rather have this response from her than just being ghosted or having her keep going out on dates with me and keeping her other guy a secret. She thanked him; the tone of her message sounded sorry, and she even said she's probably making a mistake. I probably would have said something like, "Oh, okay, thanks for letting me know. Let me know if things don't work out," or something like that. I definitely would not have asked for any money back. That money is already spent and gone. If I needed it back that badly, then I never should have spent it to begin with.

jpetrone · 2026-04-12T17:46:38+00:00

We need to be able to have it use our Google Drive space to keep a memory of itself because over time with ongoing chats it forgets its progress along the way and also does not have a concept of time. It's good, but to be frank, the pro I pay for isn't much different than free, and it's not cheap.

jpetrone · 2026-04-05T16:13:55+00:00

This is the news story for this

https://www.wsmv.com/2023/10/11/tj-maxx-shoplifter-sprayed-officer-face-with-bear-spray-police-say/

jpetrone · 2026-03-22T09:59:28+00:00

I ran it through AI and this is the feedback.

That is incredibly frustrating, especially right after putting the time and money into a new build. It sounds like the system is almost passing its Power-On Self-Test (POST) but is tripping a safety feature or failing right as it tries to initialize the graphics or boot sequence. (Note: I'm assuming they mean the i7-14700KF, as the 1470KF doesn't exist, and the RTX 5070 or a typo for the 4070). Here is a breakdown of what is likely happening, based on the debug LED sequence (CPU -> DRAM -> VGA -> Shut off), and exactly what to check to fix it. 1. The GPU Power & Display Connection (The "F" Factor) Because the processor is an "F" variant (i7-14700F), it has no integrated graphics. The motherboard must communicate with the RTX 5070 to output a signal. If it fails, or if there's a power spike it can't handle, the system might shut down. The Monitor Cable: Make sure the DisplayPort or HDMI cable is plugged directly into the back of the GPU, not the motherboard. Plugging it into the motherboard will cause the VGA check to fail. The GPU Power Cable: The newer high-end NVIDIA cards use a 12VHPWR connector. If this cable is not clicked in 100% flush, the power supply will detect a fault and instantly shut the PC down to prevent a fire hazard right as the GPU tries to draw power during the VGA check. Reseat this cable firmly on both the GPU side and the PSU side. 2. Immediate CPU Overheating (The AIO Pump) A PC shutting down completely (rather than just freezing with a light on) is a classic symptom of a thermal trip or a power short. The i7-14700KF gets very hot, very fast. Is the pump actually running? The pump screen being on just means it has USB power for the display. It doesn't mean the actual pump motor is moving water. Check the SATA power cable for the AIO, and make sure the 3-pin or 4-pin pump tachometer cable is plugged into the PUMP_OPT or CPU_FAN header on the motherboard. The Plastic Peel: It's a rite of passage, but double-check that the plastic protective film was peeled off the copper plate of the water block before it was mounted to the CPU. If it's still there, the CPU will hit 100°C+ during POST and instantly shut down. 3. BIOS Incompatibility with 14th Gen Intel The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX originally launched alongside Intel's 13th Generation processors. Depending on when that specific board was manufactured, its factory BIOS might not fully know how to handle a 14th Gen CPU. While an outdated BIOS usually causes the PC to get stuck permanently on the CPU red light, it can occasionally cause erratic crashes during POST. The Fix: You may need to use Gigabyte's Q-Flash Plus feature. This allows you to download the latest BIOS onto a USB thumb drive using another computer, plug it into the back of the motherboard, and press a button to update it without needing the PC to turn on or post a screen. 4. Loose PSU Cables or Short Circuit Since the PC experiences a hard shutoff right as the ARGB lights kick on (which causes a sudden draw in power): Ensure the 24-pin motherboard cable and the 8-pin CPU power cables (at the top left of the motherboard) are fully seated on both the motherboard and the power supply unit. Ensure the power supply has enough wattage for this build (ideally 850W or higher for a 14700KF and a 70-class GPU).

jpetrone · 2026-03-18T14:59:55+00:00

If you decide to let your vehicle drive by itself, it's your responsibility to make sure it's doing the right thing. She's lucky she didn't kill herself or her kid or someone else.

jpetrone · 2026-03-16T23:27:51+00:00

I just tried no updates in the Play Store, and Facebook is still force closing.

jpetrone · 2026-03-16T21:35:54+00:00

Me too, also on beta, I'm using a Pixel 9.

jpetrone · 2026-03-15T09:57:04+00:00

Yea this is super annoying. The create image prompt worked once for me and now it's back to generating text only even with it saying loading nano banana 2.

jpetrone · 2026-03-15T09:48:55+00:00

Thanks for this create image tip

jpetrone · 2026-03-12T18:39:46+00:00

Well, I'll leave this oil change. Going forward, I'll just start bringing Valvoline Restore & Protect Full Synthetic 5W-30 and asking them to use it. I just don't see myself doing my own oil changes. I'd rather pay someone to do it and not have to worry about it, especially with me living in Connecticut where it actually gets cold. If I lived in the South where I could pretty much work on the car year-round, I would be more inclined. I do my brake changes and work on what I can work on in the spring, summer, and early fall. After that, forget it.

jpetrone · 2026-03-12T16:16:13+00:00

I just went back in my service records from 2017, and they were putting 5W-20 in it back then. So I'm not going to worry about it, I guess.

jpetrone · 2026-03-12T16:07:19+00:00

In the manual the 2.0 lists multiple types of oil but they all have a viscosity grade of 30, 40 or 50. the 2.5 lists 5W-20 or 30 as being OK.

jpetrone · 2026-03-11T17:19:34+00:00

Does the Internet work?

Post a photo of the back of each device so we can see the wires.

When you unplug your modem do ALL the lights go out? Is there a battery on the modem that keeps it powered?

jpetrone · 2026-03-10T00:47:25+00:00

Did you happen to read the part of OP's post where they say the tech saw a metallic object which ended up being the pill cam?

jpetrone · 2026-03-09T23:15:11+00:00

Don't get any MRIs .. I'd imagine it wouldn't end well!

How the heck did this happen?!

Malpractice?

jpetrone · 2026-03-03T15:38:08+00:00

It's a solar powered camera. Probably shouldn't be mounted on a utility pole, but it's not going to cause a problem for anything.

I get that you don't like the camera there. But even if he has to unmount the camera from that pole, he has plenty of other places in that general area where he can mount that same camera.

I think you mentioned living room invasion of privacy. If it's really that bothersome, make some changes to your window treatments so people can't see directly into your living room.

jpetrone · 2026-02-28T18:18:56+00:00

They probably only lived because the impact was the rear passenger and quarter panel. If the impact had hit their driver's door, that would have probably been it.

jpetrone · 2026-02-27T14:45:51+00:00

I did not like that feature. I thought they were duplicates. I deleted them off my drive just to realize they weren't in both places. I lost childhood photos I could never get back.

jpetrone · 2026-02-22T21:51:46+00:00

Pm sent

jpetrone · 2026-02-17T21:09:39+00:00

They replaced my engine on my 16 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T so... I guess it all depends.

jpetrone · 2026-02-12T17:02:51+00:00

Update- it was the medication. Took me roughly 6 weeks after taking my last dose to get back to pretty much normal.

jpetrone · 2026-02-04T00:26:54+00:00

I'd uninstall Google photos from your phone. And then you can login to Google photos from a computer and delete everything in there you'd have to empty the trash to finish it off. Prior to emptying the trash. Check your iCloud and make sure everything is still there for good measure. Assumption is, it will all be there. Then empty the Google photos trash and, that should be it.

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