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Cake day: June 23rd, 2023

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  • Absolutely. Apple, Amazon, Google, Vudu, Movies Anywhere (off the top of my head).

    What I recently learned is that some physical discs will come with download codes that can be used, once, on any of these services. I was gifted the Alien box set which was nice but I don’t have a Blu-ray player. The code allowed me to add the films to my iTunes account.

    Now, how long I can watch those movies until a license runs out is another question. I’ve yet to find a way to download a movie to disc for backup. Because, technically, you don’t buy a movie, you buy the license to watch it. This is even the case for physical discs.



  • Relationships require the attention of your entire body and mind. If you don’t find a place or activity to refocus your attention, you’re left with a void it once occupied. Take time to appreciate what you had but set a limit for yourself to move on.

    Personally, I’ve always come out of a relationship with a better understanding of myself and more motivation to be a better person. I take what I’ve learned and direct that towards self improvement, hobbies, new interests.


  • Amazing. Thank you!!

    Instructions were a little off for me so this was what I found.
    Search for “Files”, scroll down to find the section ‘Documents’, then select ‘File’.
    Select ‘File’ in the top field, navigate to your desired folder then select Open on the top right.
    New search for “Open File” in the same screen. Select ‘Open File’ beneath ‘Documents’.
    Select Done on top right.

    This is the first I’ve heard “sharrow”. Love it!






  • Edit: Actually, re-reading your post, I’d shorten my entire response to: why not also ask men why they adopt the goatee trucker guy look?

    The problem with all of this, in my opinion, is the societal stereotypes and expectations on men and women. Requiring people to fit into a classification for the convenience of others does not allow them to “just be who they want to be”. Who are you to tell someone they should look one way or another? If we could all just accept people dressing how they want or enjoying the pleasures of life however they want, most of this entire cultural conversation would be irrelevant. People struggling to conform to the stereotypes set by others is causing mental and emotional instability. Thankfully, things are getting better and, most of us, are accepting of people for however they want to present themselves. Personally, I don’t believe that means they need to “identify” as a male or female but that’s what they need to do in order to subvert expectations.

    Why do you dress the way you do or like the things you do? Why do you believe someone who is unlike you needs to justify how they see themselves and what they like? I dress and act the way I do because it’s what feels like “me”. I’m a guy and look at the vast majority of “male models” (whatever that means) and find I have nothing in common with them at all. To be honest, I’m more comfortable dressing like an old lady than a “trucker guy look”. So, are you going to question why I dress the way I do as well?



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    Fair enough. Plex may not have the bells and whistles but it’s simple and intuitive to use. I’ve also tried the QuMagie app on my QNAP which does have all those features but found it to be a bit more cumbersome than it was worth.

    I tried Google Photos briefly as well and was very shocked at how bad it is, compared to Apple Photos. It took me several days just to figure out how to delete more than one picture at a time. I have to assume it’s much more robust on an Android than on an iPhone but even their web interface was horrible.





  • This post seems like AI generated content and I half expected it to end with trying to sell me some snake oil.

    If you’re actually curious what brain fog is / feels like, it’s very well documented. There’s nothing “profound” or “miraculous” about it. Here’s the first result I found.

    Describing How Brain Fog Feels https://www.verywellhealth.com/brain-fog-8363295
    Feeling mentally drained happens to everyone from time to time, especially when experiencing sleeping difficulties. But brain fog is not the same as fatigue or lethargy, although they often go hand in hand or co-occur with symptoms of other conditions. Brain fog can be hard to define since it is not a medical term or diagnosis.

    Experts describe brain fog as mild memory loss or:

    • Unusual forgetfulness
    • Fuzzy memory or sluggishness when trying to remember things like names, dates, where you put your keys, and other important things
    • Difficulty paying attention or focusing
    • Confusion or spaciness
    • Challenges with processing information

  • This ensures you, the original owner, can get service without the need of a receipt later down the road. It’s similar to voting registration in the US; you’ve proven at the time of registration that you’ve made the purchase so this card negates the need to prove it again.

    Although, having worked in consumer electronics for 25+ years, if you’re buying something from a trusted local dealer, be sure to ask them if you should register. They may be able to fudge the purchase date and warranty period for you if you need service.

    Moreover, much of today’s consumer electronics are so cheap and outdated within a year that most people just throw crap away and buy a replacement rather than get it fixed. I have seen some inexpensive products actually cost more to get fixed under warranty (if you have to ship at your expense) than to buy the replacement product.

    Ironically, it’s probably the case that I register the stuff I expect to last longer than the warranty. It’s an easy way to provide the serial number and my info to the manufacturer and confirm if it’s under warranty or not. It also registers you for things such as firmware updates or recalls. So, a $1500 camera, yes. A $30 battery pack, no. A $200 speaker bar, yes. I also save all my boxes because they’re the perfect vessel for shipping if they need repair.