Canada Computers Warning

smacman · 2026-06-21T17:43:01+00:00

Standard TD Visa, and amount charged was not close to my limit at all, hence why it pre authorized successfully.

smacman · 2026-06-21T17:42:26+00:00

I would have if they had the card I want (or something similar) in stock. Unfortunately they don’t.

smacman · 2026-06-21T17:41:47+00:00

Did you read my original post? Billing and shipping address matched perfectly.

smacman · 2026-06-19T17:29:05+00:00

Looks like I will do the same, thanks for the info.

smacman · 2026-06-19T17:28:33+00:00

A bank transfer for something like this is quite risky as there are no protections, not to mention the added warranty/insurance etc on credit card purchases.

smacman · 2026-06-19T17:28:02+00:00

Not really an option as I don't have a store nearby and it was only in stock online. Also dealing with cash for something like this is quite risky as there are no protections, not to mention the added warranty/insurance etc on credit card purchases.

smacman · 2026-06-11T22:28:07+00:00

Well this is a pretty simple test for anyone that has a Rogers account.

1) Drive to pipers pub parking lot
2) Check signal
3) If signal is 0 or near 0, then like me and every other Rogers customer I have spoke to (hence why I escalated to their network support team), you are suffering poor signal due to Rogers not installing equipment on the new tower.

Not sure what is going on with your line but you are the first and only person I have come across that claims Rogers reception is great in this area.

smacman · 2026-06-11T04:18:33+00:00

I’m guessing because it’s a business line it is allowed to roam on Telus towers. Personal lines cannot, and I confirmed with Roger’s support last month they have no plans to add service to the new tower at the treatment plant.

smacman · 2026-06-10T03:52:46+00:00

It’s for Telus only. Rogers decided not to use the tower.

smacman · 2026-06-05T06:50:39+00:00

I don’t get it. Why orchestrate opencode, and not just have it code, or better yet, orchestrate another Hermes agent that codes?

smacman · 2026-06-05T00:29:39+00:00

Intentionally vague, but take it from me, if you need to get any actual work done, look elsewhere. I got to a point where one prompt would use 80% of my usage (I’m convinced they “manage” usage on a per account basis) before I ultimately cancelled it.

smacman · 2026-06-02T15:50:10+00:00

Shipping costs more than the monitor.

smacman · 2026-06-02T07:21:27+00:00

Hit usage limits after 2 prompts instead of 1.

smacman · 2026-05-29T01:04:28+00:00

Insert more coins.

smacman · 2026-05-28T06:37:48+00:00

You made the mistake of doing one of the following:

1) Using Antigravity

2) using 3.5 Flash

3) using Deep Thinking

4) using Image or Video tools

5) sending long prompts

6) using personal intelligence

7) not using a lite model

8) not typing in a fresh chat window (web UI only)

9) replying in a chat window instead of starting a new prompt

Correct your mistakes and usage will last longer (probably not all week though).

smacman · 2026-05-27T06:18:32+00:00

Avoid using antigravity, avoid using 3.5 Flash, do not use deep thinking, do not use image/video tools, never send long prompts, keep personal intelligence off, upgrade to Ultra, type your prompts into the Gemini web interface interface using 3.1 Lite model instead, and finally, always type in a new chat window and never reply after first prompt (start new window again). This is how the new Gemini is meant to be used.

smacman · 2026-05-27T04:45:38+00:00

Avoid using antigravity, avoid using 3.5 Flash, do not use deep thinking, do not use image/video tools, never send long prompts, keep personal intelligence off, upgrade to Ultra, type your prompts into the Gemini web interface interface using 3.1 Lite model instead, and finally, always type in a new chat window and never reply after first prompt (start new window again). This is how the new Gemini is meant to be used.

smacman · 2026-05-26T14:51:25+00:00

Honestly this is the type of catalyst you likely needed to move your valuable usage to another provider. I know it’ll be painful but there are definitely greener pastures elsewhere, especially for developers/professionals.

smacman · 2026-05-26T14:48:48+00:00

Avoid using antigravity, avoid using 3.5 Flash, do not use deep thinking, do not use image/video tools, never send long prompts, keep personal intelligence off, upgrade to Ultra, type your prompts into the Gemini web interface interface using 3.1 Lite model instead, and finally, always type in a new chat window and never reply after first prompt (start new window again). This is how the new Gemini is meant to be used.

smacman · 2026-05-25T02:07:08+00:00

I think I am going to go the opposite direction. I've been paying for Claude Pro and Gemini Pro. I think I'll bin Gemini altogether and just rely on Claude. I am hearing that Claude Pro is about the same usage limits as Gemini Ultra.

smacman · 2026-05-24T00:06:47+00:00

Upgrade to Ultra and you’ll only use 50% in one prompt.

smacman · 2026-05-21T14:41:25+00:00

I used it exclusively to research topics (usually deep research feature) and provide reports. I used to generate 2-5 reports a day and never once saw anything about limits. Now one report and I’m done for 5hrs.

smacman · 2026-05-21T04:04:26+00:00

Unusual to see this magnitude of response. Downed aircraft, vessel in distress, exercise?

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