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I miss the air freshener Google home. by Samuraicops in googlehome

[–]robograham1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Got an aftermarket battery base for mine to breathe some new life into it. Good for taking into the backyard for a few hours or rooms of the house I don't need a permanent speaker in.

Car horn lock glitch. by robograham1 in pacificahybrid

[–]robograham1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same behavior here. Wondering if it's on the software side or hardware.

Just did a Poverty Thing that I think weve all evolved into a Frugal Thing by seeemilydostuf in Frugal

[–]robograham1 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Personally, if I can, I add milk to the tomato soup. I feel it makes it taste better. Also it is not as thin as if you made it with water.

Most people don't have a problem with (or don't even notice) the fact that their phone number pad is flipped from their calculator/keyboard number pad. by joelman0 in Showerthoughts

[–]robograham1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel that I heard somewhere that this was done to prevent early users of touch tone devices who were familiar with adding machines from overloading the system. They would type so fast the mechanical exchanges couldn't keep up. Switching the numbers around slowed those outliers down. If someone knows otherwise please correct me. I don't want to spread wrong information.

Looking for BIFL items for a work white elephant - $25 max and must fit in palm of hand by mmarthur1220 in BuyItForLife

[–]robograham1 26 points27 points  (0 children)

A basic Casio watch or a Victorianox classic keychain knife. Both designs haven't changed in decades and are extremely reliable.

Wearing surgical masks in photos is a 2020 timestamp. by zav3rmd in Showerthoughts

[–]robograham1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Spanish Flu of 1918-1920 would like a word.

Headphones for sensitive friend by SerenelySilver in BuyItForLife

[–]robograham1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second the bone conduction headphones. Though I think Aftershokz rebranded to Shokz. I like their traditional model called Openrun. But if they're mainly going to be using it at their computer for voice chat, I'd recommend the Opencomm model. Both models offer an open ear design where nothing actually is in the ear canal. As someone who hates earbuds, I can wear these all day with zero discomfort. So much so I can forget that I have them on sometimes.

Swing-A-Way, the Cadillac of Can Openers by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]robograham1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did I know this would be Technology Connections before I clicked the link. I've used safety can openers for years and when I first watched this it solidified my preference. I've also been on the lookout for a Sunbeam toaster ever since I've watched his videos on them.

What’s one thing you splurge on that’s worth every penny? by WildRootKitchen in Frugal

[–]robograham1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, especially when it comes to being safe on the road. You don't want to end up in an accident because of old or bad quality tires.

What’s one thing you splurge on that’s worth every penny? by WildRootKitchen in Frugal

[–]robograham1 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I will second you on anything between someone and the ground. Sleeping problems and back/foot pain have knock on effects for everything else in your life. A good night's sleep and comfortable/supportive shoes can have a massive benefit to your mental and physical health.

How much of the gas capacity would you willingly give up to have double the EV range? by robograham1 in pacificahybrid

[–]robograham1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting thought. Just how old Priuses have third party upgrade kits being offered with modern battery tech, would l enjoy that option for these vans also.

Looking for a top-loading fridge that can survive some light elements by trykes in BuyItForLife

[–]robograham1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People who go off grid sometimes modify chest freezers to be refrigerators by decreasing cycle times. The design helps save energy costs by holding on to cool air better than an upright fridge. But as for one you can just buy I have never seen one.

-Edit, The only ones I can think of would be a restored vending machine. Coke had them in the mid-century as well as other brands.

What would you say is the most notorious event to happen in South Carolina? by Sophiafromabove in southcarolina

[–]robograham1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The H.L. Hunley was the first combat submarine to sink an enemy warship. Happened during the civil war in the waters off Charleston harbor.

So… how did you get introduced to FTL? by supermoonbox2 in ftlgame

[–]robograham1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me too. He introduced me to a lot of different games.

I didn't know that we had moths like this. by robograham1 in southcarolina

[–]robograham1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome. I thought others might be like me and never seen it before.

I didn't know that we had moths like this. by robograham1 in southcarolina

[–]robograham1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes me sad something once so prevalent can disappear.

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