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Post by sthubbins on Jan 10, 2020 11:15:55 GMT -6
I don't think the battery is easily removable? It has an "internal battery reset button" that I tried and it didn't do anything. Also the battery is drained now so my options might be limited.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 9:20:55 GMT -6
Any good or bad experiences buying refurbished items? There's a tv that I've been keeping an eye on, and I found a refurbished version that would significantly cut the cost.
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Post by neader on Jan 15, 2020 9:24:50 GMT -6
My TV is refurbished, no complaints.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 10:55:20 GMT -6
Pulled the trigger. Too good of a deal to pass up.
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 11, 2020 12:38:30 GMT -6
Why do HBO Go and Criterion Channel work better on Chromecast and the like than in-browser streaming? Meanwhile I have audio issues using Amazon Prime through the Chromecast but flawless streaming in the browser
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 13:48:20 GMT -6
I have a Roku stick that is overheating when I watch Prime.  |
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Post by thebosma on Feb 15, 2020 22:26:07 GMT -6
My wife tends to go to bed significantly before I do, and I would sometimes like to watch a movie/play a game or whatever through my headphones instead of staring at my laptop screen in the dark. Has anyone had good/negative experiences with bluetooth transmitters? Any brands I should be avoiding etc?
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Post by alady on Feb 26, 2020 13:10:11 GMT -6
Let the record show that after 20+ years of cell phone usage, I have finally cracked my phone screen.
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Post by ten15 on Feb 26, 2020 13:13:31 GMT -6
Let the record show that after 20+ years of cell phone usage, I have finally cracked my phone screen. uh oh. Quite the streak. I have never cracked a screen either, but did crack the screen protector. Now that I have said that, I am probably doomed. |
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Post by teekoh on Feb 26, 2020 14:47:59 GMT -6
I have also managed to crack my laptop screen somehow in the last week or so, and I guess I'm in the market for a new one. Do y'all have any recommendations? Would mostly be used for working at home and maybe some gaming if possible?
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Post by wanny on Feb 26, 2020 15:16:54 GMT -6
What type of games
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Post by teekoh on Feb 26, 2020 15:27:24 GMT -6
I bought a copy of Arkham Asylum years ago that my laptop couldn't handle as it was. I'd like to finally be able to play that.
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Post by fiveiron83321 on Feb 27, 2020 6:27:42 GMT -6
I have also managed to crack my laptop screen somehow in the last week or so, and I guess I'm in the market for a new one. Do y'all have any recommendations? Would mostly be used for working at home and maybe some gaming if possible? following this because i am due for a new laptop i have a 10+ year old macbook pro, but I am concerned switching over to windows based computer. head from various people its not worth the headache to make the switch back, but i'd also like to save $$ |
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Post by wanny on Feb 27, 2020 6:37:15 GMT -6
I bought a copy of Arkham Asylum years ago that my laptop couldn't handle as it was. I'd like to finally be able to play that. Budget? |
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Post by teekoh on Feb 27, 2020 8:35:09 GMT -6
I bought a copy of Arkham Asylum years ago that my laptop couldn't handle as it was. I'd like to finally be able to play that. Budget? I’m not really sure what the going rate is these days but I’d probably spend up to $7-800 for something that’s reliable and will hold up? Obvz if there are solid options for less than that I’d be up for a cheaper one. |
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Post by Kamera on May 4, 2020 15:16:33 GMT -6
Is the 13" MacBook Pro worth the upgrade or should I wait for the rumored 14.1" coming out later this year/2021?
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Post by thebosma on May 18, 2020 21:36:42 GMT -6
People who have a Nest thermostat and are also relatively picky about temperature, do you like it? Do you save a reasonable amount of money each month? It has a bit too high of a price tag to rationalize buying on a whim
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Post by mookie on May 18, 2020 21:54:11 GMT -6
People who have a Nest thermostat and are also relatively picky about temperature, do you like it? Do you save a reasonable amount of money each month? It has a bit too high of a price tag to rationalize buying on a whim We got one for Christmas, I think it has definitely lowered our bill. I keep it on the efficient setting, and usually that’s perfect for us, but I’ve been bumping the heat up to 70 during the day most of the time we’ve been home because of the rona. We’ll see how well it works during the summer though. Controlling it by the app and seeing all the data is a nice bonus though. |
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Post by Pale Hose on May 18, 2020 22:31:35 GMT -6
People who have a Nest thermostat and are also relatively picky about temperature, do you like it? Do you save a reasonable amount of money each month? It has a bit too high of a price tag to rationalize buying on a whim We got ours in 2016 and it has definitely saved us some money on gas and electric. So yes, if you can get past your thermostat and home/away data being out there, it's worth it. Look for local incentives/rebates if you decide to buy, I think ours was like $50 after everything. |
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Post by kb on May 19, 2020 9:59:39 GMT -6
People who have a Nest thermostat and are also relatively picky about temperature, do you like it? Do you save a reasonable amount of money each month? It has a bit too high of a price tag to rationalize buying on a whim my bf actually works for nest. he says there's a $50 rebate through focus on energy and you should get the nest thermostat e, which is less expensive but he thinks looks nicer and definitely works just as well. |
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Post by thebosma on May 19, 2020 10:25:29 GMT -6
Thank you everyone!!!
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Post by borracho on May 19, 2020 15:34:08 GMT -6
People who have a Nest thermostat and are also relatively picky about temperature, do you like it? Do you save a reasonable amount of money each month? It has a bit too high of a price tag to rationalize buying on a whim my bf actually works for nest. he says there's a $50 rebate through focus on energy and you should get the nest thermostat e, which is less expensive but he thinks looks nicer and definitely works just as well. i got the nest thermo e last year and just last night i was looking at it on the wall (it's white) and thought man i'm glad i got that one and not the black one so it doesn't stand out ;–) but i don't use it to near its capabilities - back in the normal days, i'd be at work all day and my wife would usually be at home, so we don't use the home / away feature where it learns. and now we're both home all the time, we'd never be away. i like the scheduling and history usage on the app, though. just wish it'd have some kind of real-time function to show you when it's on / off and for how long. |
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Post by alady on Jul 5, 2020 18:57:56 GMT -6
You guys got any ideas on how to pair a chromebook to a Samsung smart tv?
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Post by teekoh on Jul 5, 2020 19:27:06 GMT -6
To cast?
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Post by munkivelli on Jul 5, 2020 19:30:23 GMT -6
You guys got any ideas on how to pair a chromebook to a Samsung smart tv? I think you can cast directly to a samsung tv but only if what you're casting is a supported app on the tv. If not, you'd need a standalone chromecast. |
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Post by alady on Jul 5, 2020 19:31:57 GMT -6
Hmm. Thanks guys. I used to be able to cast anything to my TV and it just isn't working anymore.
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Post by munkivelli on Jul 5, 2020 19:35:14 GMT -6
Hmm. Thanks guys. I used to be able to cast anything to my TV and it just isn't working anymore. A standalone Chromecast is a nice thing to have, tbh. It's going to be better than the native casting of any smart tv. |
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Post by alady on Jul 5, 2020 19:38:14 GMT -6
Yeah, I probably should just get it for all the time I spend fiddling with this stuff.
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Post by teekoh on Jul 5, 2020 20:26:20 GMT -6
There are issues with Apple devices and some Samsung devices. If you are trying to watch something you can open in Chrome, though, you shouldn’t be able to cast directly from the browser. Not as much luck with apps.
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Post by munkivelli on Jul 5, 2020 21:17:28 GMT -6
Yeah, I probably should just get it for all the time I spend fiddling with this stuff. Either that or get a Roku (unless you have immediate need for HBO Max) |
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