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This is getting creepy. I don't like it that company AI is spying on in everything we do.
January 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This is getting creepy. I don't like it that company AI is spying on in everything we do.
Around Christmas I bought new beard & body trimmers from MANSCAPED. They seem to be capable, but I need more time with them. Today my order of body wash and other toiletries from MS arrived. They smell amazing - clean & manly. Also got a new loofa and some after shower hydration lotion.
January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Around Christmas I bought new beard & body trimmers from MANSCAPED. They seem to be capable, but I need more time with them. Today my order of body wash and other toiletries from MS arrived. They smell amazing - clean & manly. Also got a new loofa and some after shower hydration lotion.
Added a wireless UniFi Device Bridge (UDB) to my network and the cellular backup signal improves to -101dBM delivering around 209Mbps down. If I find the sweet spot at home where the signal is below -90dBM I should be able to get higher internet failover speeds.
January 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Added a wireless UniFi Device Bridge (UDB) to my network and the cellular backup signal improves to -101dBM delivering around 209Mbps down. If I find the sweet spot at home where the signal is below -90dBM I should be able to get higher internet failover speeds.
“When the Executive branch of government skirts restraints put in place by Congress and then uses that power to subject political adversaries to criminal investigations, it acts without lawful authority.”
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
“When the Executive branch of government skirts restraints put in place by Congress and then uses that power to subject political adversaries to criminal investigations, it acts without lawful authority.”
I'm hoping to get my Mom to see a new retina specialist at my eye doctor's office. I think one of the doctor's areas of focus is macular degeneration which Mom has. I'm also going to see if she'll consider going to Mass Eye & Ear in Boston. Lots of new AMD clinical trials are popping up.
January 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I'm hoping to get my Mom to see a new retina specialist at my eye doctor's office. I think one of the doctor's areas of focus is macular degeneration which Mom has. I'm also going to see if she'll consider going to Mass Eye & Ear in Boston. Lots of new AMD clinical trials are popping up.
Just changed my Internet Verification Server from 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) to 8.8.8.8 (Google) in the hope that it stabilizes a recent rash of WAN disconnects. I thought Cloudflare was solid, but I'm getting multiple "6s" disconnection alerts. Let's see how Google DNS performs.
January 10, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Just changed my Internet Verification Server from 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) to 8.8.8.8 (Google) in the hope that it stabilizes a recent rash of WAN disconnects. I thought Cloudflare was solid, but I'm getting multiple "6s" disconnection alerts. Let's see how Google DNS performs.
I like Shane Hollander more than Ilya Rozanov on #HeatedRivalry, but those two can heat up the screen.
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I like Shane Hollander more than Ilya Rozanov on #HeatedRivalry, but those two can heat up the screen.
Learned today that the retail credit program from TD Bank for a card I hold with a local furniture store is ending. While that's not a big deal, as I have no plans to buy a lot of furniture, it is nonetheless a nuisance that I'll need to apply for a new card if I need furniture later on.
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Learned today that the retail credit program from TD Bank for a card I hold with a local furniture store is ending. While that's not a big deal, as I have no plans to buy a lot of furniture, it is nonetheless a nuisance that I'll need to apply for a new card if I need furniture later on.
So far I'm not even close to using up the 100GB data limit on my Google Fi plan which includes unlimited talk, text and data on my phone and 100GB for data-only devices like my iPad and now the UniFi 5G Max backup cellular modem. I've used 17GB and my plan resets in 9 days. Plenty of headroom.
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
So far I'm not even close to using up the 100GB data limit on my Google Fi plan which includes unlimited talk, text and data on my phone and 100GB for data-only devices like my iPad and now the UniFi 5G Max backup cellular modem. I've used 17GB and my plan resets in 9 days. Plenty of headroom.
@stevescotland.bsky.social rest assured that after busting my nuts to restore her iPad that I have her new passcode saved in our shared password manager and it's afixed to a sticker on the back of her iPad. I also set up Touch ID for her so there's no reason why she or I should get locked out again.
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
@stevescotland.bsky.social rest assured that after busting my nuts to restore her iPad that I have her new passcode saved in our shared password manager and it's afixed to a sticker on the back of her iPad. I also set up Touch ID for her so there's no reason why she or I should get locked out again.
@stevescotland.bsky.social it's like the iPad is bricked. Restore fails regardless of whether connected to my iMac or DELL laptop. Should I take it to an Apple Genius? I am going to see if connecting to Mom's newer iMac makes a difference.
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
@stevescotland.bsky.social it's like the iPad is bricked. Restore fails regardless of whether connected to my iMac or DELL laptop. Should I take it to an Apple Genius? I am going to see if connecting to Mom's newer iMac makes a difference.
By moving the cellular backup around my house I was able to get 387 down 33 up on Google Fi (T-Mobile) 5G, but only 1X so far. That's promising but I need the output to be more stable.
I'm considering using a wireless device bridge to avoid the cabling nightmare until I can have Cat6 installed.
I'm considering using a wireless device bridge to avoid the cabling nightmare until I can have Cat6 installed.
January 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
By moving the cellular backup around my house I was able to get 387 down 33 up on Google Fi (T-Mobile) 5G, but only 1X so far. That's promising but I need the output to be more stable.
I'm considering using a wireless device bridge to avoid the cabling nightmare until I can have Cat6 installed.
I'm considering using a wireless device bridge to avoid the cabling nightmare until I can have Cat6 installed.
@stevescotland.bsky.social any way to recover a lost iPad passcode? Mom doesn't remember her code and I don't seem to have written it down anywhere. I'd like to avoid a factory reset if possible. Everything I've tried keeps locking me out for longer and longer time periods. 😵💫
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
@stevescotland.bsky.social any way to recover a lost iPad passcode? Mom doesn't remember her code and I don't seem to have written it down anywhere. I'd like to avoid a factory reset if possible. Everything I've tried keeps locking me out for longer and longer time periods. 😵💫
My home network is making me crazy. Now the random WAN disconnects are back. This seems to be associated with the 5G cellular backup as I had a similar issue with the previous LTE model. The manufacturer suggests a PoE connection but my router lacks PoE ports. I can't rule out this being an OS bug.
January 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
My home network is making me crazy. Now the random WAN disconnects are back. This seems to be associated with the 5G cellular backup as I had a similar issue with the previous LTE model. The manufacturer suggests a PoE connection but my router lacks PoE ports. I can't rule out this being an OS bug.
Since 1/1 my plan was to eat more salads for lunch, but yesterday the yummy & comforting chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes & gravy did me in.
Today, I'm going to prepare a salad with chicken, blueberries, strawberries, h/b egg & cheese.
I need to roast some chickpeas for crouton-like crunch.
Today, I'm going to prepare a salad with chicken, blueberries, strawberries, h/b egg & cheese.
I need to roast some chickpeas for crouton-like crunch.
January 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Since 1/1 my plan was to eat more salads for lunch, but yesterday the yummy & comforting chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes & gravy did me in.
Today, I'm going to prepare a salad with chicken, blueberries, strawberries, h/b egg & cheese.
I need to roast some chickpeas for crouton-like crunch.
Today, I'm going to prepare a salad with chicken, blueberries, strawberries, h/b egg & cheese.
I need to roast some chickpeas for crouton-like crunch.
I love how Planet Fitness just keeps running the same $15 (Classic) or $24.99 (Black Card) 'promo' only changing the expiration date. Earlier it ended on 12/31/25 to capture all the new Year's resolution signups and now it's 01/09/26. 😆
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
I love how Planet Fitness just keeps running the same $15 (Classic) or $24.99 (Black Card) 'promo' only changing the expiration date. Earlier it ended on 12/31/25 to capture all the new Year's resolution signups and now it's 01/09/26. 😆
I'm all stuffed up this morning. I'll still go to work, but if I don't feel better by lunch I'm leaving early.
January 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I'm all stuffed up this morning. I'll still go to work, but if I don't feel better by lunch I'm leaving early.
Provincetown Bear Week is July 11-18 2026. I've never gone, but I'm feeling the need to get out more & have some fun.
A friend from Arizona has gone, but I don't know if he's planning to this year.
A friend from Arizona has gone, but I don't know if he's planning to this year.
January 5, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Provincetown Bear Week is July 11-18 2026. I've never gone, but I'm feeling the need to get out more & have some fun.
A friend from Arizona has gone, but I don't know if he's planning to this year.
A friend from Arizona has gone, but I don't know if he's planning to this year.
It's acupuncture time.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
It's acupuncture time.
So remember how I slept 8 minutes longer due to alarm issues? Well I got to work 20 minutes earlier than usual. Disregard that I forgot my work keys and ID in my car and had to walk back. Hey, maybe I'll do this everyday; except for the keys & ID thing - that sucks.
January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
So remember how I slept 8 minutes longer due to alarm issues? Well I got to work 20 minutes earlier than usual. Disregard that I forgot my work keys and ID in my car and had to walk back. Hey, maybe I'll do this everyday; except for the keys & ID thing - that sucks.
Apparently the Weight Watchers app is useless today. There are long delays in the app opening and then it closes (Android) so opening it again just goes through the same cycle.
January 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Apparently the Weight Watchers app is useless today. There are long delays in the app opening and then it closes (Android) so opening it again just goes through the same cycle.
Ugh, the dreaded loose coffee cup lid. I had an experience with a loose lid from Peets Coffee on Federal Street when I worked in Boston. Thankfully, the windswept rain washed the coffee out of my clothes, but I was soaked by the time I reached the office. 🙄
January 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Ugh, the dreaded loose coffee cup lid. I had an experience with a loose lid from Peets Coffee on Federal Street when I worked in Boston. Thankfully, the windswept rain washed the coffee out of my clothes, but I was soaked by the time I reached the office. 🙄
My goal for today is to embrace my 2026 health & wellness goals and not give into cravings for junk. While there will be the occasional "treat" they cannot occur everyday nor be a source of emotional diversion.
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
My goal for today is to embrace my 2026 health & wellness goals and not give into cravings for junk. While there will be the occasional "treat" they cannot occur everyday nor be a source of emotional diversion.
This photo of my home network seems so old now. I've added more hardware and now it's time to move everything to a larger rack.
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This photo of my home network seems so old now. I've added more hardware and now it's time to move everything to a larger rack.
So nice to have a remote start that actually works. It'll be even better when I get the unlimited range module installed in 2 weeks. Warm butt. 🙂
January 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
So nice to have a remote start that actually works. It'll be even better when I get the unlimited range module installed in 2 weeks. Warm butt. 🙂