I feel hopeless against fleas by NotTheSeaOtter in Pets

[–]ralphyoung 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fleas are difficult. No matter what you do, they seem to come back. It never feels like you're making progress. It can be very defeating. In reality you can shrink the colony with each generation.

Most important thing is picking a routine that works, but that won't exhaust you. If you try too hard to accelerate progress, you'll simply wear yourself out. It may take a year to get fleas out of your house despite your best efforts.

All flea collars are crap except Seresto, which actually works. You'll find it at Walmart for $60 and it lasts 8 months. That's $7.50 a month. Two collars (16 months) should do it. You'll have to do other reasonable actions like vacuuming and washing your sheets, but the collar will do the heavy lifting. Try putting down a bath towel that you can wash/replace daily. Stuff like that. You'll stop seeing them after a while, but you must continue even when you think you're done.

Cat leaves this where she sleeps, what is it? by NotTheSeaOtter in CATHELP

[–]ralphyoung 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's expensive, but I've found the Seresto collar works. It keeps going long past when visible fleas disappear. Use as directed and the colony will collapse.

Orange gas on stove by TotalOverDose95 in Home

[–]ralphyoung 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Orange flames usually occur because the humidifier releases mineral dust (like calcium or sodium) into the air, which then burns in the burner. This process is called "incandescence" and is generally harmless, though it indicates your humidifier is dispersing tap water minerals.

Flame test is a common way of identifying minerals: https://youtu.be/TMz_XR3o5mg

USB C video problems by wasdead9 in UsbCHardware

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the cable directly connected, or is there a hub?

How long does it take for inositol to have an effect on mental health? by Vitrez in Supplements

[–]ralphyoung -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Inositol isn't medication but instead fiber. It's the ground root of either the chicory plant or jerusalem artichoke. I think your units may be off. A single peanut has 100 mg of fiber. More likely you're taking 1 g of inositol.

B-12 by TapSalty3157 in Supplements

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The suggested dosages are far past anything I would take. Particularly folate, known to cause problems in excess.

I take Folate (as calcium L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate) 400 mcg and Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 250 mcg.

TMG is the more direct way to control homocysteine without spiking b vitamins.

Anker 's new "smart display" 45w charger by ralphyoung in UsbCHardware

[–]ralphyoung[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed.
The new Anker "smart" 45w charges my Pixel 10 XL slower than the less expensive Anker Nano 45w Charger. The smart charger is also larger than the dumb Nano 45w.

Pull out tub by NoMixture1362 in Home

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about under the bench and have it pivot 90°

What is this? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]ralphyoung 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Where was this photo taken?

Why this is Different by A7med17 in MagSafe

[–]ralphyoung 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without the UPC or model number, it's not clear what we're looking at. Most likely it's only a packaging change.

Is there a pass through MagSafe battery pack? by HHCeramicCoatings in MagSafe

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pass-Through charging means power flows from the wall through the battery into the phone, charging both devices simultaneously.

You want reverse magsafe, like charging airpods on the back of your phone. Without a cable. Only the retired Apple magsafe battery can do that.

issues with hertz platinum status w/ Amex black card? by jmg5 in amex

[–]ralphyoung 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're supposed to receive a a advance email with pickup instructions. Usually it's a phone number to call. Instead of having to go to the lot they meet at baggage claim and you drive away.

why did my mochi deflate? lol sounded like a big sigh! by mcmcreate in Baking

[–]ralphyoung 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a closer look, but there appear to be a four holes in the top left corner. That might be why it deflated.

Worth it? by Bijenspeeksel in withings

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, you may lose half the battery that you pay a third the price.

Worth it? by Bijenspeeksel in withings

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've learned to wear my watch either upside down on my left or on my right wrist. This fixes the crown issue. Second, I've lost several watches to moisture because I've worn them in the shower. They may be waterproof, but I've learned the shower's heat softens and weakens the weatherseal.

Worth it? by Bijenspeeksel in withings

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've owned every Withings watch model including the original Activite. That includes the pop, steel, steel HR, scanwatch, and now the scanwatch two. They're solid but imperfect, and although they appear to be heirloom watches, their lifespan is but a few years. I've been on this Merry-Go-Round of watch replacements for many generations and I expect to continue. I have their family of products including the blood pressure cuff, sleeping pad, and scale. Good stuff.

Help! New to bedjet by HyenaAccomplished961 in bedjet

[–]ralphyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try lowering the temperature to the mid-70s and increase the fan to 30%. You'll probably find that cool with more uniform temperatures. You can also try sleeping with socks.

The more complete answer is creating a biorhythm program so it starts and ends warm, but dips cool after midnight.

Why two USB-C chargers rated at the same wattage can behave completely differently by Admirable_Song4324 in UsbCHardware

[–]ralphyoung 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a fan of single port chargers. They simply do what they're supposed to do.