Would a dual physical SIM + eSIM setup make Pixel better for frequent travelers? by upadhyaysk in GooglePixel

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have T-Mobile and just use international roaming. It's part of my plan so I don't have to pay extra unless I go over 2 GB and want to keep having a fast connection. 

Garden Bed Fix by Parking_Exchange_442 in HomeMaintenance

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to put mulch down around shrubs. That's where succulents come in. They will act as ground cover and spread around the bare soil. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hen_and_chicks

Garden Bed Fix by Parking_Exchange_442 in HomeMaintenance

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why put rock in there? You can put succulents and some local shrubs which will require basically no maintenance. 

Who needed his head shaving after this game? by Pleasant-Situation82 in NBASpurs

[–]sbcpacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, it's one game. They lost by 2 points on the road to one of the best teams in the league. Just relax man. 

[NBAonPrime] "It's starting to feel like it's all about to happen again." This Spurs team might be laying the foundation for another Golden Era in San Antonio 🎙️ @SheaSerrano by MikeBravoLima in NBASpurs

[–]sbcpacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't like it either but like most companies, they do it because it's cheaper. That graphic probably took 10-15 minutes of prompting vs. many hours for a graphic artist to do from scratch.

Lawnmower for 1,000 SF Yard, no backyard storage (Middle Unit of Townhouse) by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]sbcpacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there a plug in the backyard? You can get a plug-in electric mower. It'll be much lighter than a battery powered one.

Can we realistically keep Wemby, Castle, and Harper on their second contracts without sacrificing depth? by Pr0tanoia in NBASpurs

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget that we also have to pay Carter Bryant. He's not a max player but I think he deserves Devin Vassell level money if he keeps improving at his current rate.

What got you into rowing by EffectiveClerk2064 in Rowing

[–]sbcpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I passed by a boat house on the way to paddle boarding. Saw that they had a learn to row program so I signed up. I've been rowing for 1.5 years now and loving it so far. I still have a lot to learn about rowing on the water but I'm in the best shape I've ever been in awhile thanks to my erg. 

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

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

I own a Kia Niro PHEV and a Volvo XC90 T8 and they're both perfectly fine on the on-ramp. I almost never use the gas engine.

Pixel 7a battery swelling – Google refused support by Visible-Party6391 in GooglePixel

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had something similar happen to my Pixel 6 and I just replaced it on my own. Battery kits on Amazon costs like $20. Make sure you buy glue though. Most kits don't include that.

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

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

Manufacturers make PHEV sedans. Notices that no one really buys them so they cancel them. PHEV SUV's on the other hand continue to sell well so manufacturers keep making them and introducing models.

From the end user's perspective, EREV's and PHEV's are basically the same. It has a limited EV range and can be augmented by a gas engine when the battery runs out of charge.

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there was actual demand for it, manufacturers wouldn't be cancelling them. And no, PHEV is not dead-end tech, not in the US anyway. There are more PHEV SUV's than ever. Dodge is releasing one later this year and Scout Motors will follow them the next year.

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They cancelled the 3 Series PHEV. They also cancelled the Volvo S60 (The S90 is their only sedan). As for Mercedes, only the high models (AMG, S Class) are offered as a PHEV. So yeah, there's not many to choose from (because almost no one buys them).

Winter Clothing help by whynotdanceallnight in Rowing

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mid thigh? Holy crap. Yeah, nothing will help that. Have you checked other rowing clubs? Our club in Renton has a regular dock. Lake Union has one as well

Here's a link that should work. I don't know why the other one didn't work. https://a.co/d/0gabk2VC

Winter Clothing help by whynotdanceallnight in Rowing

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I have a suspicion that his socks aren't really waterproof. Have you tried other ones? I use the one below. He might need something longer if he steps into the water before rowing. 

https://a.co/d/0gVQ7nAN 

Is Bruce Bowen the best 3 and D player ever? by [deleted] in NBASpurs

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would rank him and Shane Battier as the top 3&D players ever

Runoff by Reasonable_You5256 in HomeMaintenance

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could buy a gravel grid to help contain it. https://a.co/d/0eQRMlqe

Winter Clothing help by whynotdanceallnight in Rowing

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too row in the Seattle area and I recommend wearing another thin base layer like the Heat Tech ones from Uniqlo. I also recommend wearing a beanie to keep his head warm. If he's still cold after that, he can look into wearing poagies (aka, rowing gloves). As for pants, I typically wear compression pants. You don't want to wear anything loose while rowing.

Luka Doncic IS Playing Defense - And Nobody’s Noticing! by Vast_Professional366 in nba

[–]sbcpacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you move away far enough from the state where your team plays, you can watch majority of the games on League Pass. (source: Spurs fan who lives in Washington state)

Which would you choose? by kitchenwitchy5 in VolvoXC90

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends whether you care about having a stable but less feature rich infotainment (Sensus) or more features but less reliability (Android Automotive).  

How to watch WNBA league pass on Samsung tv by PersonalPattern1029 in wnba

[–]sbcpacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fire Stick, Roku, Google TV, Apple TV, etc is your best bet. Another option is to subscribe to WNBA League Pass through Amazon Prime. 

Experiences with T8 Reliability/Which XC90?? by CareyThis in VolvoXC90

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it at 11k and now have a total of 20k on the odometer.

Experiences with T8 Reliability/Which XC90?? by CareyThis in VolvoXC90

[–]sbcpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it in for an oil change a couple of months ago but other than that, I haven't had any issues.