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I’d go for the shorter intro class first, honestly. You can always do the full day later if it feels too basic. No point burning a whole Saturday on vitals and choking stuff if you mainly just deal with scrapes.
For me the deciding factor was whether anyone else can find it. If you’re on a long shift and a neighbor or pet sitter has to grab the kit, a tiny drawer version only works if they know where it is and what’s in it.
My parents have one of those old school wall mounted openers in the kitchen and I always assumed electric would be slower, but I actually reach for the WineCork Pro more now. Not because of stubborn corks really, but because I like not having to line the screw up just right. With the manual one I sometimes get it slightly off center and it bugs me. The electric one just goes straight down as long as I hold it level. That said my mom still uses the wall one for bottles she’s had sitting for ages, she says she can feel what the cork is doing better. I get that, there’s something to be said for being able to tell if it’s about to give. For me though I’d rather just press the button and not think about it, even if it takes a second longer. I haven’t had a cork break on me yet but most of what we open is on the newer side. The older ones I kind of hold my breath on either way.
Mine has been sitting in a pretty full card wallet for about a month and the alerts seem normal to me. The only odd bit is the ring sound gets muffled when it’s buried between cards, which makes sense. I haven’t noticed the left-behind part being slower though.
Cooking at home sounds nice until you’re the one portioning chicken and rice at 10pm. I tried it for a couple weeks and went back to the subscription without much regret. The convenience won for me.
If it’s a free slot then just use it. The awkward part is only when someone’s actively using it, and nobody expects a two-night guest to sit in the dark.
I’m not really into parking mode stuff, so the hardwire thing only appeals to me for the tidy install. Having the cable tucked into the trim instead of dangling by the shifter is what would seal it for me.
I mostly care about the cat not getting too warm, so I have a small battery fan and I just put a frozen water bottle in front of it. Not fancy, but it helps. For meds I have a little cooler bag with a few ice packs, that’s my main preference over a generator.
I still grab the scissors for a stray hair here and there, but for a full once over the MrBold is quicker for me. I only use mine every week or two and it has been fine.
I don’t think a single dip tells you anything useful. Your baseline is what matters, not one night. My numbers bounce around a bit depending on how late I ate, and chasing every low reading just made me annoyed. If it stays down for several days, that’s when I’d pay attention.
Mine is plugged into an outlet by the floor in my laundry room, no window in there at all. It’s been running for about a year and still shows readings. I think the outlet location matters more than having a window nearby.
I noticed the same thing when I first got mine. Honestly I just press a little firmer around the edges and the seal seems fine. Haven’t had to use it for real yet though.
I don’t leave mine plugged in the whole time, but I have used it while it was charging a few times and nothing bad happened. I figure if the manual doesn’t specifically say not to, it’s probably fine. I’d just keep an eye on it the first time or two.
I actually leave mine in for most calls and it’s fine. The person on the other end doesn’t sound amplified, just a bit clearer than without it. Maybe it depends on how loud your phone gets, but I haven’t had to pull it out.
Bag strap makes more sense to me if you’re often carrying one anyway. I switched mine to the strap on my crossbody and it’s just easier to reach without looking down. Keys work fine for some people, but if you’re already fumbling, the bag is worth trying.
I’ve had better luck just slowing my hand down on harder stuff instead of changing how I hold the pen. For me the grip stays the same across materials, it’s the speed that makes the real difference. Tips do matter but I’ve engraved a few metal tags with the same tip I use on wood and they came out fine.
I’d rather just move it to the bedroom and leave the bathroom door open for a minute after. I use mine on a dresser while getting ready and it warms up the space fast enough. Bathrooms are just a hassle for me with the cord and wet floor.
I keep mine mounted under the eaves on the patio, so it only gets the odd sideways rain, and it has been fine for a few months. If it were fully exposed to downpours I would probably just bring it in. Splash resistant is not the same as sitting in a puddle.
They work fine without prescriptions, the over-glasses thing is just an option for people who already wear them. I don’t wear glasses either and I’ve had mine for a few months now. The only thing I’d point out is the day and night modes aren’t as different as I expected. I mostly got them for evening driving and they do cut down the headlight glare, but for bright sunny afternoons I still reach for my regular sunglasses because the tint is lighter than I’d like. So if your main reason is glare while driving, they’re fine on their own. If you want something for general outdoor use in strong sun, you might find yourself wanting a second pair anyway.
I actually got worse readings on a thick rug than on tile. Not just the body fat either, the weight jumped around by a couple pounds depending on where I stood. So I just keep mine on the bathroom tile now. If your whole bathroom is carpeted, I’d probably just weigh in another room.
I went back and forth on this too and ended up skipping it. The whole point for me was avoiding another bill, so if I’m buying a hotspot anyway I’d just grab a local SIM and be done with it.
I used mine in the laundry room where the cat stuff lives and after maybe three weeks the difference was noticeable enough that I kept it there. Not dramatic, but it did something.
Mine came with a decent amount of charge already, enough that I used it a few times before the light started blinking at me. What I did notice is that the first charge took longer than the later ones, which I figure is normal for a new battery. It was handy not having to wait around before trying it, since I wanted to see how it felt in my mouth first. The charging dock is small too, so it just sits on the bathroom counter without taking up much space. No idea if charging it first would have made any difference, but nothing weird has happened with mine so far.