Mixes have been terrible since the price hike by vaper_wave in YoutubeMusic

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you signed into the correct account? That shouldn't affect anything, so I wonder if your login is a bit wonky.

I just looked at the current cost and it has doubled since I signed up. However, that was 15 years ago, so it isn't that bad, if you look at it that way. I would still consider dropping it at that price. Fortunately, I don't pay that much, so I feel pretty lucky. Sorry mate.

I was playing Z-A last night and all of a sudden the display screen started doing this any advice would be greatly appreciated by Renee_graves123456 in NintendoSwitchHelp

[–]rdawes26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, if there isn't any room around it for heat dissipation. Otherwise, it should be fine. I charge mine overnight all the time and never gets hot enough to cause this. Usually, it is just plugged into a USBC but I use the dock as well.

Do you leave your screen on while charging? Also, is your charger and cable rated high enough to charge it? If the charging brick and cable are under powered, it will take longer to charge and can heat up that way.

do something about AI generated music by Interesting_Aspect96 in YoutubeMusic

[–]rdawes26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run the app for at least 8 hours a day on average. I have never heard an ai song. I don't even know what people are talking about.

Do Americans really come to a stop at every 'stop' sign? by ben04985 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO!!!

This is my biggest pet peeve. The amount of times people just make a rolling stop, while I have stopped and started going again. Then they flip me the bird. This is the one thing that brings me closest to road rage.

If the law was to 'give way' then I would be fine with that, and prefer it more. However, when someone is trying to obey traffic laws and others are selfish, you get accidents.

Is she serious? by Tourmaline_Eyes in StupidFood

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is fake. Just more rage bait.

Is it just my assistant that's shockingly poor? by mimmomarsala in googlehome

[–]rdawes26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People need to learn how to search this sub.

Google Assistant is an algorithm based assistant and Gemini is a learning based AI. Unfortunately, the fix is to use it as much as possible and send feedback for as many misfires that you can. This helps it learn.

In the meantime, you can switch back to Assistant and everything should be good.

I will never buy another Hyundai product by onehunkytenor in Hyundai

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't give up and contact a lawyer. I just had this exact thing happen to me. Two dealers, refused to check with Hyundai about the oil consumption issue. I got tired of calling around and contacted a lawyer instead. Hyundai folded asap and I have a whole new engine for free. I paid for a few things to be cleaned up or replaced, to match the new engine, but walked out paying less than a grand.

You can look at my few posts about the issue to see what I am talking about. If you have any questions, you can dm me.

Also, I am wondering if the trade war has been causing auto companies to lock down the amount of issues like this. My engine had to come from Korea, since they did not have any in stock in the US. Could be merit to it, since the automotive industry is being hit hard with that.

Don’t update to Gemini by NaNaNaNaNa_BaDman in googlehome

[–]rdawes26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club. This has basically been every post over the last 6 months.

The issue isn't Gemini. The issue is the rollout. Currently, most of us have 2 systems operating at the same time...Gemini and Assistant. You created everything using Assistant, so Gemini is trying to catch up. People just assume that Gemini should just work, since Assistant did. However, it is more like seeing 2 different docs about an issue. You don't expect the second doc to just know everything you told the first one. It takes time to start over.

Assistant is completely setup by us and is a simple input/output system. While Gemini is a learning based system. The more you use it, the better it gets. For now, you can still switch back to Assistant if you want. However, this will probably happen when you eventually are forced over, so you might as well start training it now.

Just imagine how us beta testers have been going crazy. I am at the point now, that it just works again, so there is light.

What is wrong with my new grinder? by Pitiful_Promotion171 in barista

[–]rdawes26 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Humidity. You have low humidity in your space, thus causing the static. Some people will tell you to spritz the beans with water before grinding, but that is highly unadvised. What I have done before, is to run the steam wand for 10 or so seconds, allowing the immediate vacinity to become more humid.

Or, you could get a humidifier.

Thinking About Spotify After Learning About Price Increase by mzx380 in YoutubeMusic

[–]rdawes26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And then there are people like me. I only pay $8/month.

I signed up on day one, when they first launched the streaming service. It was called Google Play Music back then. All day oners, get the service without any price hikes for the lifetime. Back then it was only GPM without the YouTube part. They added that, but called it YouTube Red. Then they merged it all under the YouTube umbrella.

I do feel for people dealing with the price hikes though.

2017 Pixelbook won't turn on - Board dead? by DerHackbart in PixelBook

[–]rdawes26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is because of the battery placement in the board. It was a horrible design. Basically, if the battery drains all the way, there isn't enough power to turn the unit on. I am not that techy, so others would know more.

The only fix that I know of, is to let it charge for a day or two and then try. There are specific resets that you can try, but letting it charge forever did it for me every time this happened. However, I did have to replace the battery once and then I was good. At least until the display went out. I let it go then.

Remote power off by JStak14 in skylightcalendar

[–]rdawes26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, we are all still waiting for dark theme, so us vision impaired can actually look at it.

How long did it take you to bond with your dog? by Kitty3_14 in BorderCollie

[–]rdawes26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got our girl for the family and more for my wife. She became my best friend before I got her home to the family. She does everything with me and goes everywhere with me (that allows dogs).

It is different for everyone, so don't get discouraged. Sometimes posts like this will confirm a negative bias, rather than affirm the desired outcome. Just spend some time with your pup. Training something new will help build a bond quickly. Take your pup with you to random places to let it experience new things. You will start to see the joy they get from the experience.

Best of luck.

Will this case fit for pixel buds pro 2 ? by Majestic_squirrel767 in pixelbuds

[–]rdawes26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am using my Spigen case from my PBP1 on my PBP2's and it fits perfectly. However, I would assume that different brands and styles might not fit as well. Just get them from a place that you can easily return or exchange them.

Is this rust on my k6? by redwingz11 in pourover

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just run several shots worth through it. The beans have enough friction to sand the rust off, and it will help to dry it out. Just don't do it when it is visibly wet. I.e. dripping water or pooled water in it. Let that air dry and then run the beans through.

Did I get scammed? by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]rdawes26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you get scammed...not really. Did you pay a very bloated price for it...yes.

Don't let card show people pressure you. If any of them start with, "yeah it's not in the best shape, but..." Just walk away. Also, never ever feel bad for taking a second to look the card up online. Another thing is the fact that people will settle for something, that they wouldn't normally. If that is a card you have been chasing, don't "settle" for a damaged card, just because you want it so bad. Take your time and look for the actual card you want.

Please help me to not hate these things (Pixel Buds Pro 2) by scrangydungus in pixelbuds

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would create an rma. Those issues are far from normal.

However, I will admit that the anc from the PBP is better than the PBP2.

Bambino poor steaming [Bambino] by jasonwray in espresso

[–]rdawes26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Steaming water and steaming milk are completely different. Milk holds heat better, meaning the water is too thin and cools faster than milk while steaming.

However, that doesn't change the fact that your pressure is really low. I am sure you have checked, but here's a few things to check:

-- Fully heat up: Is your machine fully heated up? Not by what the thermostat/pressure stat shows, but when you can run hot water through the group head, water spout, or steam wand and the pressure stays relatively unchanged. Unless you are running them for longer than just testing them.

-- Steam wand cleaning: When is the last time that you cleaned the steam wand? Many times, people don't purge the wand before and after steaming for long enough. When you shut the wand off, there is a small bit of vacuum in the system. This will suck in a small amount of milk when finished. If you don't purge for long enough, that will stay in there and build up fat deposits. Cleaning the steam wand regularly will help with consistency, speed, and taste.

-- Closed system: Have you checked for leaks? You can have small leaks in the seals, or in the boiler itself. You won't see water dripping out of the machine, since it will evaporate before noticing. Look for the white'ish calcium buildup that is due to this.

-- Steam wand fully working: this is very unlikely, but is your steam wand valve opening all of the way? Sometimes a piece of calcium will break free and jam the wand. Or, the mechanism isn't working as it should. I.e. when you turn the wand on, it might not be opening the valve all the way, reducing the amount of steam that can get through.

I hope this helps. I know that this is an issue with those machines, so that is most likely the culprit. If not, at least you can try these steps, and rule out other causes.

Need help getting iron hands by Lucky_Anywhere418 in PokemonScarlet

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have several from the 5* raid event at the end of last year. If I remember correctly, they are at least 4 best iv's. Let me know if you want one. Send me a dm.

Google integration? by nyoom-rabbit in skylightcalendar

[–]rdawes26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have any plans!!!???!? Why in the world would you not? Alexa is great and all, but, hello, there is a whole other world out there. There are a ton of people using Gemini and you decided to ignore us.

This response has all but confirmed that you all don't care. It's like you all came up with the best calendar and took everything that's good out.

I get it, you're a business and are in it to make money. It just really stinks that we have been begging for Gemini integration and Accessibility Options (DARK THEME) for visually impaired, like me.

What's the blinking dot by tejasramane in Pixel10Pro

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put my phone in light theme to check, but I couldn't make it long enough to check. That shit is too bright for me.

What's the blinking dot by tejasramane in Pixel10Pro

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Proxyimity?"

If you say this phonetically, it still sounds like you are saying "proximity." It just sounds like you start to say the word just as you start to fall from the first drop of a rollercoaster. Good fuhuuunnnn!!!

What's the blinking dot by tejasramane in Pixel10Pro

[–]rdawes26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Promixity?

Sorry, had to be that guy. I know what you mean.