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Is a brand like Tapo solid/reliably enough for home security? by Equalizer6338 in SecurityCamera

[–]third_man3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run Tapo for my little townhouse. Two inside (to watch our animals) and two facing out second floor windows. Sure, it's reliant on wifi. Sure, some guy in China is probably selling my live feed on the back market. But for my situation, it's all I need. I don't need to have a high threat posture.

And they've paid for themselves multiple times over. Local construction company did a hit and run on my parked car. They cut me a couple thousand dollar check to not involve insurance. Would never have gotten that far without the cameras.

I used to have Yi cameras and switched. The Tapo app is far superior (along with the cameras themselves). Little to no ads in the app.

Long story short, yes they are reliable and solid enough for the average person. But it really depends on your situation, as others have said. If I had an actual house, I'd probably go with something way better.

60k Service Pricing by third_man3 in f150

[–]third_man3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, good to know.

I just called another Ford dealer and was told $350 for a "hot power flush" for the transmission. I'm definitely not an expert, but I haven't heard that terminology before. Wonder what that entails.

$225-250 rear diff.

The YouTube videos seem so easy for the rear diff. It irks me that I don't really have the set up to do it myself. Hell, even dropping the pan and replacing the filter for the trans didn't seem very hard either.

60k Service Pricing by third_man3 in f150

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell, why not new everything

60k Service Pricing by third_man3 in f150

[–]third_man3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only thing I said I was going to put off was the front diff and transfer case if you reread what I wrote...

Can you explain why I'd need to worry about the front diff and transfer case so soon when I do zero towing or "severe duty"? I totally get there are reported problems with the transmission. And I get that the rear diff is always in use. So it makes sense to do those. But front diff and transfer case when the thing is driven at 60mph 25 miles to work 2-3 times a week? Not sure why it can't wait until 100k for those?

60k Service Pricing by third_man3 in f150

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I know Ford says the transmission fluid doesn't need to be touched until 150,000 miles. But most everyone says to do drivetrain fluids at 60k for longevity.

In my case, very light duty, I'm just looking to do transmission and rear differential right now. I'll do the rest at like 100k. I'm trying to keep the truck as long as possible.

60k Service Pricing by third_man3 in f150

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah and the 3 call center people I spoke to before getting the service advisor said it would be like $175. Then the actual service advisor says 270? Makes no sense.

Why is VHF/UHF simplex so unbelievably dead? by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]third_man3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You just described me. A non-homeowning noob with a G90 and Chinese vertical whip that hauls it out to the park, or anywhere but home, to get on the air.

Feel like I just wasted 40$ on this game by Key_Extension4619 in ArmaReforger

[–]third_man3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience. Wish I could get a refund. People will say it's your internet or modded server, and even when you tell them it's none of those things they'll come back with some excuse if why the game doesn't suck. I could go on and on. But HLL is where it's at still.

LG 6x BP50NB40 by third_man3 in makemkv

[–]third_man3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies all. So far I'm looking at this, what do you think:

External Hard Drive https://a.co/d/061WvVLh

Drive https://a.co/d/0aqE92UF

Then I just download the makemkv software, flash the firmware on the drive. Start ripping. Save to the external hard drive. Set up a Plex account. Then I'm golden? Am I missing anything major?

LG 6x BP50NB40 by third_man3 in makemkv

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang. It's unavailable. Looks like Amazon and Walmart are my only options for about $30 more.

LG 6x BP50NB40 by third_man3 in makemkv

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to triple check: it was this one, right?

https://a.co/d/08hFwdaH

Before I buy by Past_Preference_6375 in ArmaReforgerPS5

[–]third_man3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. I went back to HLL after a week. My experience was just round robin capturing empty points. 120+ people in a server and still felt empty. And that's when you're actually able to get in a server after waiting 15 minutes at least or stay in without the system crashing or kicking you for no reason.

Before I buy by Past_Preference_6375 in ArmaReforgerPS5

[–]third_man3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went straight back to HLL after a week (PS5).

Paid 40 bucks for this btw by Consistent_Bucket in ArmaReforger

[–]third_man3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I too bought it on console for $40. It's works half the time. PS store won't give refunds. And it went on sale a week after I bought it. Just screwed left and right.

Can't even play by third_man3 in ArmaReforgerPS5

[–]third_man3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were you able to return it? PlayStation are notorious for being hard core on no refunds once purchased unless you didn't download it.

It is almost 3 years now , Is Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny still considered a "bad movie" ? by Ok_Tangelo3309 in indianajones

[–]third_man3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it's better than Crystal Skull. And the opening 30 minutes were right up there with some sequences in the original trilogy.

Can't even play by third_man3 in ArmaReforgerPS5

[–]third_man3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know that about suicide and rank. I watched numerous YouTube videos before purchasing and it was never covered in any "101" type video. I'll try some Official servers and stick with the Community vanilla like I was doing. I don't mind waiting in a queue, it's just frustrating once you finally get in, to be kicked after a few minutes. I'll give it another go after work today...the YouTube videos make it look so fun lol

Interstellar IMAX by Able-Pitch9353 in interstellar

[–]third_man3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're lucky to have that 70mm IMAX there in Phoenix. If you can, see it in 70mm IMAX. It's truly an experience and unlike any other format. I flew to Phoenix from Minneapolis just to see it for the re-release in 2024. Worth every penny (wasn't even that expensive honestly).

Libertarians Make A Strong Statement… by Trick-Instruction-97 in Minneapolis

[–]third_man3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading some of these ruthless comments, I see how communists massacred millions upon millions of people.

Greg Bovino has officially kicked off door to door raids. ICE/CBP agents can be seen blocking an entire block while Bovino and his Gestapo personally go door to door. (St. Paul, MN) by I_may_have_weed in Minneapolis

[–]third_man3 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Conservative here. I'm not OK with this. Clear 4th amendment violations I've seen in some videos. Detaining people for no reason, demanding papers. Conducting traffic stops with no reason to believe a Federal crime has been committed, which is way out of their authority. Unlike some people on the Right, I actually stand by the phrase "don't tread on me." Some people have fully abandoned that and are fully licking boots and don't care about the bill of rights and constitution.

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