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  • in reply to: Ryoko Pro normal to get warm after a few hours? #2077
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    I’m actually more surprised it takes 3-4 hours to get warm. Most of my little travel gadgets start heating up way sooner than that.

    in reply to: Anyone using a smart ring just for sleep tracking? #1944
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    I got one mostly out of curiosity and honestly I still forget to charge it half the time. The sleep data looks consistent enough for me to know when I had a terrible night versus a decent one, but I never really compare it to anything else so who knows how accurate it actually is. It does the job for what it is and I don’t think about it much after the first week.

    in reply to: Does the DrFlexa actually stay put during a long walk? #1829
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    I’ve worn mine on a few longer walks, like an hour or so, and it didn’t really slide much. The straps stay tight enough that I don’t have to mess with it constantly. Seems fine for daily use, honestly.

    in reply to: SynGas and older cars – any issues? #1803
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    I skimmed most of this and honestly, it’s probably fine. My 2012 runs it without any weird OBD2 issues, just plugged it in and forgot about it. Not exactly life changing but it does make the throttle feel a bit less lazy around town.

    in reply to: Guardality RFID card – does it block NFC tags too? #1768
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    I wouldn’t worry too much about it. NFC tags run on the same frequency so yeah it’ll block them, but unless you’re actively tapping your wallet against a reader it’s not really an issue. I’ve got one in my wallet and my phone still reads tags just fine when I take the card out.

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    It’s automatic! Mine detects naps without doing anything

    in reply to: Does an anti theft backpack actually help in a crowded bus? #1696
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    Honestly, I think people overthink it. I got one and it’s fine, but I’ve never actually felt like anyone was trying to unzip my regular bag either. It’s more about not looking like an easy target than the zipper itself.

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    Skimmed through the replies and honestly I just turned mine on and forgot about it. Battery life is one of those things I never really notice until it dies, and so far it’s been fine. Can’t say I’ve tracked exact days but it’s not like it’s dying every month or anything.

    in reply to: Ryoko Pro battery life question – is it really 8 hours? #1567
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    I mean, 8 hours is probably if you sit it next to a router and never touch it. I just plug mine in when I’m at a coffee shop or wherever so it doesn’t really matter to me.

    in reply to: Matsato finger hole – anyone else find it awkward? #1377
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    I can see why it feels weird at first, I had the same reaction when I started using mine. After a few weeks I stopped noticing it honestly, and I think it does help a bit with stability when you’re doing finer cuts. Not a game changer or anything, but it works fine for me.

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    I looked at one of those schedules once and figured I’d give it a shot, but by day three I was back to just wiping stuff down when I actually noticed it was dusty. Feels like overkill for a normal house unless you really enjoy cleaning for the sake of it.

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    Guess I’ll just live with the save roulette. Added a few games via USB and that part was easy enough, so I’m calling it good enough for now.

    in reply to: Do WiFi security cameras slow my home WiFi? #1025
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    Short answer to the title: maybe, but only if the camera is constantly uploading or you watch the live feed a lot — otherwise I think it’s usually not noticeable. One small practical thing is to switch it to motion-only recording or drop the resolution/frame rate, that cut the slowdown for me. Cloud uploads use your upstream so if your upload is tiny you might see lag, and 2.4 GHz is fine for range but can be more crowded than 5 GHz, so maybe test both.

    in reply to: Bald tires humming at 60… should I worry? #1015
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    Noise sucks but probably not an instant disaster. Personally I’d live with it for a bit on a cheap beater since new tires aren’t cheap, even though it makes highway driving annoying. Hope it stays just noisy and nothing worse.

    in reply to: Tiny remote for a pretty decent heater #984
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    Thanks everyone, I think I’ll just keep the remote in a little tray on my desk and live with the squishy buttons since the heater actually works great. Maybe I’ll pick up a magnet later if it keeps annoying me, but not worth fussing over right now.

    in reply to: Ryoko Pro: roaming and battery life? #975
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    Thanks everyone, those comments helped. I’m sticking with it and will just carry a tiny power bank, speeds are good enough for me. That’s all from me, cheers.

    in reply to: Small indoor dryer for winter? #922
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    Seems fine, not a big deal. Maybe the UV is more marketing than miracle, I think.

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    I think those tiny handhelds actually grab a fair bit of hair from cloth seats, at least mine does. Not flawless, but handy for quick cleanups in a small car. I usually vacuum then hit the seats with a sticky lint roller for the stubborn bits, works fine for me.

    in reply to: Quick update: should I pair two? #765
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    I grabbed a second Clip 5 and pairing was pretty straightforward, I think. It makes stuff sound fuller and louder but I’m not sure it gives distinct left/right separation, maybe just a wider mono vibe. Still handy for casual outdoor listening, so I’d probably keep both.

    in reply to: Switched from my old MX Anywhere #741
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    Upgraded to the MX 3S as well and love the quiet clicks, but Bluetooth on my work laptop is a bit flaky too; I think it’s more the laptop/drivers than the mouse, maybe interference. Kinda miss a receiver for travel, not totally sure why Logitech skipped it. Overall it works fine most days.

    in reply to: Omnihear impressions: discreet and helpful but a few quirks #599
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    Everyone hypes the automatic AI switching as a magic trick, but does it actually feel smarter than just flipping between presets?

    in reply to: Anyone tried the Qinux BittOne for commute/portable play? #544
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    From what people report, at medium brightness playing SNES/Genesis-style games you’re looking at roughly 3 to 4 hours. Good for a couple commutes, but not something to rely on for a long trip without topping up.

    in reply to: TopCarPlay adapter: worth it or flaky in some cars? #516
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    Seems like a nice convenience to avoid the cable, lots of people say it pairs once and mostly reconnects on its own. Heard about the occasional slow boot or weird reconnect with certain head units, so don’t expect flawless behavior in every car. If you hate plugging in, worth a cheap try.

    in reply to: Quick impressions of that slim tracking card? #502
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    Being Apple-only is a bit of a downer, I think.

    in reply to: ClairLite UV lamp – actually useful for phones/keyboards? #453
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    Not totally convinced it’s anything more than peace of mind, to be honest. Maybe rooms feel a bit less musty after a run, but I still wipe things down.

    in reply to: Is a cordless pressure washer any good for real cleaning? #354
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    I’ve had a BlastVul for a while. Super handy for quick car and patio tidy-ups, but don’t expect it to beat a full pressure washer on really baked-on gunk.

    in reply to: WineCork Pro worth it for casual use? #303
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    I use mine a few times a week and haven’t had it jam on synthetic corks. Occasionally the spiral doesn’t bite well if the foil or top is messy, so you end up re-doing the pull once in a while. Still worth keeping for casual dinners, imo.

    in reply to: Anyone used Translattia earbuds for travel conversations? #282
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    I take Translattia on trips and they handle quick back-and-forths pretty well when it’s quiet. In loud airports or busy cafes the mic gets swamped and translations can come out weird, so I end up using simple phrases or hand signals. Battery-wise I get a full day of meetings and some music (about 6 to 8 hours) unless I’ve left continuous translation on all day.

    in reply to: Anyone using smart glasses for calls on the go? #275
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    Been using LumaGlasses for months, comfortable for 2-3 hour stretches and pretty lightweight so I forget they’re on. After about 3-4 hours the nose pads start to dig in and on hot days they trap heat on my temples. Great for short commutes, I switch to earbuds on long days.

    in reply to: Anyone using the Flixy stick on older TVs? #265
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    I’ve had a Flixy on my guest room TV for a few months, cheap and makes the old set useful. I do notice a little lag or stutter switching between apps sometimes, maybe network or the stick reloading itself. It also gets a bit warm tucked behind the TV, but overall I’d keep it for casual watching, not totally sure about long term app support.

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