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Smart pet feeders:
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Smart pet feeders:
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Prediction market apps:
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Prediction market apps:
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
Internet speed usage examples
December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Internet speed usage examples
Google Maps:
Use Custom Lists for places you want to visit. Click on any location and tap the bookmark icon to save it to a list.
Also, check the Popular Times graph. After clicking on a location, find the graph to see when it's typically busy or quiet, helping pick the best time.
Use Custom Lists for places you want to visit. Click on any location and tap the bookmark icon to save it to a list.
Also, check the Popular Times graph. After clicking on a location, find the graph to see when it's typically busy or quiet, helping pick the best time.
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Google Maps:
Use Custom Lists for places you want to visit. Click on any location and tap the bookmark icon to save it to a list.
Also, check the Popular Times graph. After clicking on a location, find the graph to see when it's typically busy or quiet, helping pick the best time.
Use Custom Lists for places you want to visit. Click on any location and tap the bookmark icon to save it to a list.
Also, check the Popular Times graph. After clicking on a location, find the graph to see when it's typically busy or quiet, helping pick the best time.
Want to know about an outfit, prop, or accessory from a show or movie?
Clothes and accessories on TV shows
wornontv.net/shows/
Crowdsourced way for items from films, series, music videos, etc
www.spotern.com/en
Costume Playbook: Site for cosplayers and costume enthusiasts. costumeplaybook.com
Clothes and accessories on TV shows
wornontv.net/shows/
Crowdsourced way for items from films, series, music videos, etc
www.spotern.com/en
Costume Playbook: Site for cosplayers and costume enthusiasts. costumeplaybook.com
TV Fashion Directory - Worn on TV
wornontv.net
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Want to know about an outfit, prop, or accessory from a show or movie?
Clothes and accessories on TV shows
wornontv.net/shows/
Crowdsourced way for items from films, series, music videos, etc
www.spotern.com/en
Costume Playbook: Site for cosplayers and costume enthusiasts. costumeplaybook.com
Clothes and accessories on TV shows
wornontv.net/shows/
Crowdsourced way for items from films, series, music videos, etc
www.spotern.com/en
Costume Playbook: Site for cosplayers and costume enthusiasts. costumeplaybook.com
Concerned about Flock license plate cameras in Lexington KY?
Find camera locations: deflock.me
Request records & ask about data retention: www.lexingtonky.gov/government/d...
Contact: police-chief@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov
Find camera locations: deflock.me
Request records & ask about data retention: www.lexingtonky.gov/government/d...
Contact: police-chief@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov
DeFlock
Spot, map, and resist automated license plate readers (ALPRs) near you.
deflock.me
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Concerned about Flock license plate cameras in Lexington KY?
Find camera locations: deflock.me
Request records & ask about data retention: www.lexingtonky.gov/government/d...
Contact: police-chief@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov
Find camera locations: deflock.me
Request records & ask about data retention: www.lexingtonky.gov/government/d...
Contact: police-chief@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov
Did you know?
Sitting closer to a 4K TV is recommended to take full advantage of the higher resolution, whereas sitting too close to a 1080p TV will make the pixels visible.
Most people think getting resolution means you can see more from further away.
Sitting closer to a 4K TV is recommended to take full advantage of the higher resolution, whereas sitting too close to a 1080p TV will make the pixels visible.
Most people think getting resolution means you can see more from further away.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Did you know?
Sitting closer to a 4K TV is recommended to take full advantage of the higher resolution, whereas sitting too close to a 1080p TV will make the pixels visible.
Most people think getting resolution means you can see more from further away.
Sitting closer to a 4K TV is recommended to take full advantage of the higher resolution, whereas sitting too close to a 1080p TV will make the pixels visible.
Most people think getting resolution means you can see more from further away.
TV features explained:
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
TV features explained:
T-Mobile just made its Starlink-powered Text to 911 satellite service free for everyone—even AT&T & Verizon users. It works on compatible phones to cover dead zones, but non-T-Mobile users need to sign up.
www.t-mobile.com/coverage/sat...
www.t-mobile.com/coverage/sat...
www.t-mobile.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
T-Mobile just made its Starlink-powered Text to 911 satellite service free for everyone—even AT&T & Verizon users. It works on compatible phones to cover dead zones, but non-T-Mobile users need to sign up.
www.t-mobile.com/coverage/sat...
www.t-mobile.com/coverage/sat...
It is almost 2026 and old fashioned land lines are still better for 911.
Wireless provide location through triangulation and GPS(if location is enabled),varying from 15-300 feet depending on weather conditions.
Check to see if you can get assistance with costs of phone
www.lifelinesupport.org
Wireless provide location through triangulation and GPS(if location is enabled),varying from 15-300 feet depending on weather conditions.
Check to see if you can get assistance with costs of phone
www.lifelinesupport.org
Home - Universal Service Administrative Company
www.lifelinesupport.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It is almost 2026 and old fashioned land lines are still better for 911.
Wireless provide location through triangulation and GPS(if location is enabled),varying from 15-300 feet depending on weather conditions.
Check to see if you can get assistance with costs of phone
www.lifelinesupport.org
Wireless provide location through triangulation and GPS(if location is enabled),varying from 15-300 feet depending on weather conditions.
Check to see if you can get assistance with costs of phone
www.lifelinesupport.org
The Lexington Tool Library is a library of STUFF.
Borrow power tools, kitchen equipment, camping gear, and more with a pay-what-you-can membership
Open Wed-Sat at 1123 Winchester Rd. in Lexington, KY. Stop buying, start borrowing!
See their full inventory and hours here: lextools.org
Borrow power tools, kitchen equipment, camping gear, and more with a pay-what-you-can membership
Open Wed-Sat at 1123 Winchester Rd. in Lexington, KY. Stop buying, start borrowing!
See their full inventory and hours here: lextools.org
The Lexington Tool Library
A library of things for making our homes and communities better.
lextools.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Lexington Tool Library is a library of STUFF.
Borrow power tools, kitchen equipment, camping gear, and more with a pay-what-you-can membership
Open Wed-Sat at 1123 Winchester Rd. in Lexington, KY. Stop buying, start borrowing!
See their full inventory and hours here: lextools.org
Borrow power tools, kitchen equipment, camping gear, and more with a pay-what-you-can membership
Open Wed-Sat at 1123 Winchester Rd. in Lexington, KY. Stop buying, start borrowing!
See their full inventory and hours here: lextools.org
Lexington KY Public Library
Digital Content-Libby, Hoopla-audiobooks, magazines, comics, media, etc
Maker Spaces-Access to 3D printers and more
Career & Learning-Free access to LinkedIn Learning, resume help, etc.
Research Databases-Extensive online resources
Meeting Rooms-Reserve room for free
Digital Content-Libby, Hoopla-audiobooks, magazines, comics, media, etc
Maker Spaces-Access to 3D printers and more
Career & Learning-Free access to LinkedIn Learning, resume help, etc.
Research Databases-Extensive online resources
Meeting Rooms-Reserve room for free
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Lexington KY Public Library
Digital Content-Libby, Hoopla-audiobooks, magazines, comics, media, etc
Maker Spaces-Access to 3D printers and more
Career & Learning-Free access to LinkedIn Learning, resume help, etc.
Research Databases-Extensive online resources
Meeting Rooms-Reserve room for free
Digital Content-Libby, Hoopla-audiobooks, magazines, comics, media, etc
Maker Spaces-Access to 3D printers and more
Career & Learning-Free access to LinkedIn Learning, resume help, etc.
Research Databases-Extensive online resources
Meeting Rooms-Reserve room for free
Did you know you can explore Lexington KY's public data?
Find crime stats, park maps, short term rental locations (AirBnB), street snow removal rankings, political representative data, and more.
data.lexingtonky.gov
Find crime stats, park maps, short term rental locations (AirBnB), street snow removal rankings, political representative data, and more.
data.lexingtonky.gov
Lexington's Data Hub
Welcome to Lexington’s data hub, a collaborative effort between LFUCG and the community.
data.lexingtonky.gov
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Did you know you can explore Lexington KY's public data?
Find crime stats, park maps, short term rental locations (AirBnB), street snow removal rankings, political representative data, and more.
data.lexingtonky.gov
Find crime stats, park maps, short term rental locations (AirBnB), street snow removal rankings, political representative data, and more.
data.lexingtonky.gov
If you want to find information about news political bias, you can try:
adfontesmedia.com Famous for the Bias Chart
www.allsides.com kind of a weird option to where you can see same story with left/center/right views
mediabiasfactcheck.com small operation but provides quick credibility checks
adfontesmedia.com Famous for the Bias Chart
www.allsides.com kind of a weird option to where you can see same story with left/center/right views
mediabiasfactcheck.com small operation but provides quick credibility checks
October 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
If you want to find information about news political bias, you can try:
adfontesmedia.com Famous for the Bias Chart
www.allsides.com kind of a weird option to where you can see same story with left/center/right views
mediabiasfactcheck.com small operation but provides quick credibility checks
adfontesmedia.com Famous for the Bias Chart
www.allsides.com kind of a weird option to where you can see same story with left/center/right views
mediabiasfactcheck.com small operation but provides quick credibility checks
Is it down for everyone or just me?
Check
downdetector.com
www.isitdownrightnow.com
Official Status:
AWS: health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Google: status.cloud.google.com
Microsoft: status.cloud.microsoft/m365/
Most major services have their own status pages (usually status.[domain].com)
Check
downdetector.com
www.isitdownrightnow.com
Official Status:
AWS: health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Google: status.cloud.google.com
Microsoft: status.cloud.microsoft/m365/
Most major services have their own status pages (usually status.[domain].com)
Status overview
Downdetector.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Is it down for everyone or just me?
Check
downdetector.com
www.isitdownrightnow.com
Official Status:
AWS: health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Google: status.cloud.google.com
Microsoft: status.cloud.microsoft/m365/
Most major services have their own status pages (usually status.[domain].com)
Check
downdetector.com
www.isitdownrightnow.com
Official Status:
AWS: health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
Google: status.cloud.google.com
Microsoft: status.cloud.microsoft/m365/
Most major services have their own status pages (usually status.[domain].com)
Windows 10 End-Of-Life was 10/14/25
Options:
Download Win 11
www.microsoft.com/en-us/softwa...
Start>Settings>Windows Update>Install Win 11 or get Extended Security Updates
Get third-party antivirus
Do nothing = higher security risk over time. App compatibility issues will arise in a year or two
Options:
Download Win 11
www.microsoft.com/en-us/softwa...
Start>Settings>Windows Update>Install Win 11 or get Extended Security Updates
Get third-party antivirus
Do nothing = higher security risk over time. App compatibility issues will arise in a year or two
Download Windows 11
www.microsoft.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Windows 10 End-Of-Life was 10/14/25
Options:
Download Win 11
www.microsoft.com/en-us/softwa...
Start>Settings>Windows Update>Install Win 11 or get Extended Security Updates
Get third-party antivirus
Do nothing = higher security risk over time. App compatibility issues will arise in a year or two
Options:
Download Win 11
www.microsoft.com/en-us/softwa...
Start>Settings>Windows Update>Install Win 11 or get Extended Security Updates
Get third-party antivirus
Do nothing = higher security risk over time. App compatibility issues will arise in a year or two
Is a video or image AI?
You can use the C2PA checker to look for a "label" that shows if it was generated by AI
👉 contentcredentials.org/verify
If it says "no content credentials," it means the provenance data was never attached or was stripped out on purpose!
You can use the C2PA checker to look for a "label" that shows if it was generated by AI
👉 contentcredentials.org/verify
If it says "no content credentials," it means the provenance data was never attached or was stripped out on purpose!
Content Credentials
Introducing the new standard for content authentication. Content Credentials provide deeper transparency into how content was created or edited.
contentcredentials.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Is a video or image AI?
You can use the C2PA checker to look for a "label" that shows if it was generated by AI
👉 contentcredentials.org/verify
If it says "no content credentials," it means the provenance data was never attached or was stripped out on purpose!
You can use the C2PA checker to look for a "label" that shows if it was generated by AI
👉 contentcredentials.org/verify
If it says "no content credentials," it means the provenance data was never attached or was stripped out on purpose!
AI "scrubbers" match prices of online products to make us spend more.
Strategies:
Browse in Incognito Mode
Use VPN or Different Device/Browser
Abandon Your Shopping Cart - Triggers discounts
Use cash at stores – no tracking
Price Trackers(CamelCamelCamel, Keepa)
Deal Sites(Slickdeals, Spoofee)
Strategies:
Browse in Incognito Mode
Use VPN or Different Device/Browser
Abandon Your Shopping Cart - Triggers discounts
Use cash at stores – no tracking
Price Trackers(CamelCamelCamel, Keepa)
Deal Sites(Slickdeals, Spoofee)
October 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
AI "scrubbers" match prices of online products to make us spend more.
Strategies:
Browse in Incognito Mode
Use VPN or Different Device/Browser
Abandon Your Shopping Cart - Triggers discounts
Use cash at stores – no tracking
Price Trackers(CamelCamelCamel, Keepa)
Deal Sites(Slickdeals, Spoofee)
Strategies:
Browse in Incognito Mode
Use VPN or Different Device/Browser
Abandon Your Shopping Cart - Triggers discounts
Use cash at stores – no tracking
Price Trackers(CamelCamelCamel, Keepa)
Deal Sites(Slickdeals, Spoofee)
Compared three home design apps:
🎨 Planner 5D: For details. Create realistic 2D/3D floor plans. planner5d.com
🏠 Houzz: Inspiration hub & pro directory. www.houzz.com/mobileApps
🖼️ Homestyler: AR-powered. Place furniture in your real room! www.homestyler.com/room-design-...
🎨 Planner 5D: For details. Create realistic 2D/3D floor plans. planner5d.com
🏠 Houzz: Inspiration hub & pro directory. www.houzz.com/mobileApps
🖼️ Homestyler: AR-powered. Place furniture in your real room! www.homestyler.com/room-design-...
Planner 5D: House Design Software | Home Design in 3D
An advanced and easy-to-use 2D/3D house design tool. Create your dream home design with powerful but easy software by Planner 5D.
planner5d.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Compared three home design apps:
🎨 Planner 5D: For details. Create realistic 2D/3D floor plans. planner5d.com
🏠 Houzz: Inspiration hub & pro directory. www.houzz.com/mobileApps
🖼️ Homestyler: AR-powered. Place furniture in your real room! www.homestyler.com/room-design-...
🎨 Planner 5D: For details. Create realistic 2D/3D floor plans. planner5d.com
🏠 Houzz: Inspiration hub & pro directory. www.houzz.com/mobileApps
🖼️ Homestyler: AR-powered. Place furniture in your real room! www.homestyler.com/room-design-...
Remember to trade-in your old devices to keep electronics in circulation rather than ending up in landfills.
Trade-in programs:
www.gazelle.com/trade-in
www.amazon.com/l/9187220011
www.bestbuy.com/trade-in
Trade-in programs:
www.gazelle.com/trade-in
www.amazon.com/l/9187220011
www.bestbuy.com/trade-in
September 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Remember to trade-in your old devices to keep electronics in circulation rather than ending up in landfills.
Trade-in programs:
www.gazelle.com/trade-in
www.amazon.com/l/9187220011
www.bestbuy.com/trade-in
Trade-in programs:
www.gazelle.com/trade-in
www.amazon.com/l/9187220011
www.bestbuy.com/trade-in
Facebook prompt to “Enable Photo Syncing” — DO NOT enable it
If you may have already enabled it, here’s how to turn it off:
Open the Facebook app
Tap Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings
Scroll to Camera Roll Sharing Suggestions
Turn OFF “Get camera roll suggestions when you're browsing Facebook”
If you may have already enabled it, here’s how to turn it off:
Open the Facebook app
Tap Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings
Scroll to Camera Roll Sharing Suggestions
Turn OFF “Get camera roll suggestions when you're browsing Facebook”
August 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Facebook prompt to “Enable Photo Syncing” — DO NOT enable it
If you may have already enabled it, here’s how to turn it off:
Open the Facebook app
Tap Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings
Scroll to Camera Roll Sharing Suggestions
Turn OFF “Get camera roll suggestions when you're browsing Facebook”
If you may have already enabled it, here’s how to turn it off:
Open the Facebook app
Tap Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings
Scroll to Camera Roll Sharing Suggestions
Turn OFF “Get camera roll suggestions when you're browsing Facebook”
Revoke Facebook’s Access to Photos
Disable Facebook’s access to your photos:
iOS:
Device settings
Tap Facebook
Tap Photos and select None or Limited Access
Android:
Settings and search for Permission Manager
Facebook in Photos and Videos
Set to Don’t allow or Allow limited access
Disable Facebook’s access to your photos:
iOS:
Device settings
Tap Facebook
Tap Photos and select None or Limited Access
Android:
Settings and search for Permission Manager
Facebook in Photos and Videos
Set to Don’t allow or Allow limited access
August 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Revoke Facebook’s Access to Photos
Disable Facebook’s access to your photos:
iOS:
Device settings
Tap Facebook
Tap Photos and select None or Limited Access
Android:
Settings and search for Permission Manager
Facebook in Photos and Videos
Set to Don’t allow or Allow limited access
Disable Facebook’s access to your photos:
iOS:
Device settings
Tap Facebook
Tap Photos and select None or Limited Access
Android:
Settings and search for Permission Manager
Facebook in Photos and Videos
Set to Don’t allow or Allow limited access
Customize your Google searches for news and shopping.
Here is the shopping preference link:
www.google.com/preferences/...
Here is the shopping preference link:
www.google.com/preferences/...
August 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Customize your Google searches for news and shopping.
Here is the shopping preference link:
www.google.com/preferences/...
Here is the shopping preference link:
www.google.com/preferences/...
Tech for travelers
www.amazon.com/HPRT-Portabl...
Does not need ink, does need thermal paper
www.amazon.com/ThinkVision-...
Don’t forget to check weight (over 2 lbs=too much)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41G5N9...
Portable router. Connect router to Hotel wifi and connect all devices to router
www.amazon.com/HPRT-Portabl...
Does not need ink, does need thermal paper
www.amazon.com/ThinkVision-...
Don’t forget to check weight (over 2 lbs=too much)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41G5N9...
Portable router. Connect router to Hotel wifi and connect all devices to router
HPRT Portable Printers Wireless for Travel - MT810 Bluetooth Thermal Inkless Compact Printer, Paper Rolls Mobile Printing for Vehicles Office, Compatible with iPhone Android & Laptop
Amazon.com: HPRT Portable Printers Wireless for Travel - MT810 Bluetooth Thermal Inkless Compact Printer, Paper Rolls Mobile Printing for Vehicles Office, Compatible with iPhone Android & Laptop : Office Products
www.amazon.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tech for travelers
www.amazon.com/HPRT-Portabl...
Does not need ink, does need thermal paper
www.amazon.com/ThinkVision-...
Don’t forget to check weight (over 2 lbs=too much)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41G5N9...
Portable router. Connect router to Hotel wifi and connect all devices to router
www.amazon.com/HPRT-Portabl...
Does not need ink, does need thermal paper
www.amazon.com/ThinkVision-...
Don’t forget to check weight (over 2 lbs=too much)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41G5N9...
Portable router. Connect router to Hotel wifi and connect all devices to router