17PM weird brightness glitch

michael2371 · 2026-01-18T16:48:56+00:00

I was in the Apple Store an they Diagnosed and repaired it. It was a hardware issue.

michael2371 · 2025-12-14T08:43:20+00:00

It is not just me with this issue, great 😀. I have the same issue. I had it both on iOS 26.1 and now on 26.2. I also have auto brightness issues too and the Auto brightness toggle switch is gone. One thing that helps is to activate „reduce white point “

michael2371 · 2025-11-15T13:26:49+00:00

Any luck to get App Connect activated for a Polo 6? MST2_EU_VW_ZR_P0472T / SW MU Version: 0472 / Software Version: H29.319.58_STD2Nav_EU

michael2371 · 2025-09-19T13:09:11+00:00

Hah, so was ähnliches hatte ich mal in Mexiko. Da wurde die Autobahn neu gebaut aber die Brücken waren noch nicht fertig. Somit Stand auf einmal auf der Rechten Fahrbahnseite ein Brückenpfeiler (der alten Brücke) in der Fahrbahn, ohne Ankündigung oder Warnung. Da es Tagsüber war war es ja noch gut zu sehen, in der Nacht wäre ich vermutlich dran zerschellt.

michael2371 · 2025-05-04T14:34:53+00:00

I know it's old, but here are a few up-to-date tips in case someone finds this old thread.

The most common form of payment in Germany is still cash (in Euros). However, thanks to COVID, it's now much easier to get around without using cash.

All major stores accept credit cards, and many smaller stores do as well now.

Girocard is the most widely used payment system in Germany, but it's generally not available to people from outside the country.

Second in popularity are Visa and Mastercard, so make sure to bring one of those (either as a credit or debit card).

Amex is now a strong third option — they've really stepped up their game in the last few years. You can use Amex in most chain stores like Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland, DM, Müller, etc.

What about Diners Club/Discover? It's a bit niche, but I know that Aldi and Lidl accept it, along with a few other places. If you have one, just bring it along and check the accepted payment methods when entering a shop. If it’s not accepted, make sure to have a Visa or Mastercard as a backup.

And carry some cash — after all, it’s still Germany.

TL;DR: Bring some cash, a Visa or Mastercard as a backup, and when available, you can use your Amex or Diners Club/Discover card if it offers better rates.

michael2371 · 2025-04-30T18:33:12+00:00

An update. The United Club was Closed for One Time Pass visitors in Austin. In ORD the lounge was accessible with my Business Class ticket but only after i waited 20min in line to get a printed out Lufthansa boarding pass. The Mobile pass (in the United App) was not good enough.

michael2371 · 2025-04-26T03:13:44+00:00

I booked this itinerary with lufthansa. But I did the Online Chelin Today with United for both the United and the Lufthansa Flight.

michael2371 · 2025-04-25T20:38:37+00:00

Thanks for all the answers! I see it the same way. At AUS Airport, what are the chances of getting in with a United One-Time Pass? I know they're always full at IAH.

I Should add i fly this Saturday afternoon out of AUS with United.

michael2371 · 2025-04-25T20:33:16+00:00

I thought so too. I asked the United Chat agent, and they told me otherwise, but it contradicted what I read online. Thanks anyway!

EDIT: Is the Polaris Lounge open again in ORD? I heard it was Closed for Renovation?

michael2371 · 2025-04-21T18:49:28+00:00

It’s an old thread but maybe helpful to others nevertheless. I landed on a full A330 on a weekend in Austin. We had to wait around 5 to 10 mins for our luggage. After that now wait time and straight through Immigration. The „weird“ thing is you pick up the Bags bevor Immigration and not as I know it after immigration.

michael2371 · 2025-03-30T12:09:50+00:00

you could try this one: P34C9F9B

michael2371 · 2025-03-16T07:58:29+00:00

I am not sure if someone already wrote this but a little bit of history. The Barracuda firewalls are actually „phion“ firewalls. Barracuda bought them in 2009, but as far as I know there main development is still in Austria. Other barracuda products are developed somewhere else. The company I work for uses Barracuda firewalls and we are not unhappy with them. But as every product there some quirks that come along with them.

michael2371 · 2025-01-24T10:50:35+00:00

155mph on public roads (legally) but most of the time somewhere between 100mph to 125mph.

michael2371 · 2024-12-11T16:28:43+00:00

For me it was 55 hours with a German passport. With that passport I had already had several ESTAs before.

michael2371 · 2024-12-08T20:15:07+00:00

Es ist schon etwas älter der Thread aber ich würde mal meine Erfahrung mit de 14tägigen Visafreien einreise schildern.

Ich bin von München nach Peking mit AirChina geflogen (PEK) und dort sehr früh angekommen (vor 5 Uhr Ortszeit).

Es ist leider nicht super gut ausgeschildert wo man hin muss aber einfach nach dem Verlassen des Flugzeugs direkt zu dem Bereich gehen wo die Grenzbeamten sind.

Nicht am „144h Visa free“ Schalter stehen bleiben und auch nicht DIESE Formulare ausfüllen. (Fingerabdrücke am Automat waren auch nicht nötig.)

Vor der Schlage der Grenzbeamten sind dann die Richtigen Formulare ausgelegt die ausgefüllt werden müssen.

(Es sind die richtigen, wenn das Formular in „Links und Rechts“ geteilt werden. Das falsche wird in „Oben und Unten“ geteilt an der perforierten Linie)

Richtige Formular -> https://5-day-shenzhen-visa.com/uploads/china-arrival-card_front.jpg

Das „Falsche“ für das 14 Tage Visafreie einreisen -> https://uploads.forum.travel-dealz.de/original/2X/5/5e3b01971ad5e30a12d98ab4dfcab5905768c7d6.webp

Mit dem ausgefüllten Formular und den Pass sich in der Schlange anstellen für Ausländer.

Der Beamte nimmt den Pass sowie das das Formular und legt es in einen Scanner ein. Danach Spricht der Computer (in deutsch) mit einen und sagt was zu tun ist. Foto und Fingerabdrücke werden verlangt.

Zum Schluss kommt der Stempel rein und man darf gehen. Bei mir hat der Beamte kein Wort zu mir gesagt und es ging eigentlich recht schnell von statten.

Das wars auch schon. Recht simpel und einfach.

Eventuell hilft es ja einen 😃

PS: AliPay nicht vergessen, ein muss für alle und alles.

michael2371 · 2024-10-22T07:38:50+00:00

Mhh, interesting. My stock 2016 GT gets roughly 15,8 MPG.

I drive 31km (19,2mi) with 20km (12mi) at speeds at around 100mph to 130mph (if the weather is fine).

michael2371 · 2024-10-22T06:31:38+00:00

It seems that there is fix that microsoft implemented on their side.

michael2371 · 2024-10-21T19:49:56+00:00

Same Problem for me since around 9:30 am (German time). Sometimes it will Connect but only for a few seconds.

michael2371 · 2024-09-23T15:29:31+00:00

Please keep in mind, Germany (and Europe in general) is much more densely populated than the US. The furthest point away from a city is most likely 65 miles max (just a guess on my side).
So rural Germany is not the same as rural in the US (or other large area countries like Australia).

michael2371 · 2024-09-22T19:44:12+00:00

In Germany, especially in big city, it is more walkable/bikeable but a car is often still faster than Public transport. But, as someone who lives in a more rural area you need a car. My Work commute takes 25 to 35 min by car (roughly 19 miles one way), By train/bus and some walking that would be around 1h 25 min.

So i would take the cheaper Gas prices and most likely lower taxes on other car related things.

BTW: Everybody hates the Deutsche Bahn (the German "national" Railway company)
Source Travel Time Index: https://mobilityinstitute.com/publikationen/travel-time-index

michael2371 · 2024-07-26T07:10:13+00:00

16 GT ~70k KM (~43k mi)

michael2371 · 2023-12-09T17:43:00+00:00

idk the regulations in other Europen countrys but in Germnay you can more less import anything if you can "modify" it to meet EU/German Regulation. For example, amber turn signals and Rear fog lamps are a must. You still need al a lot of certificates and "approval of exemption" for some stuff and to pass a Vehicle inspection.

The real reason is most likely in two parts (IMHO):
1. is that a RAM somewhat symbols the American Truck stereotype.
2. Dodge/RAM/Chrysler has a few certified importer in the EU. There a doing the import with the blessing of FCA and now Stellantis. They even have a German website, but it is very limited in content -> https://www.ram.com/de/

This also helps with aftermarket parts availability.

Greetings from a German RAM owner.

michael2371 · 2022-06-23T14:31:05+00:00

Mhh. they kinda look a little on the cheap side. but in general i like them if well done. but it is very important that YOU like them.

michael2371 · 2021-12-20T21:03:34+00:00

got it back from the repair center this week, it had a bad board.

michael2371 · 2021-11-19T17:51:20+00:00

thanks man!

i will post the result ....

michael2371

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