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Muse said:
Does this or equivalent exist for Firefox or Pale Moon? Edge? I need to abandon Pale Moon because...

1. Youtube videos are jagged, blocky, halting, frustrating... for some reason(s)
2. Doesn't support Honey add-on (which I'm not yet into, but want to try)

Maybe I should just try Chrome? I never have...
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I don't know if it works or exists for any other browsers but Chrome. I do know that it works with the Honey extension.
 
Kaido said:
Until they add built-in scales for weighing food, traffic detection, image recognition, etc. to give me some useful output like what my usage rate on milk is or whether my eggs are going to go bad this week, I think smart fridges are pretty silly. Sure, having a 17" touchscreen in your fridge is cool, but kind of ridiculous in terms of actual usability vs. cost. Three grand for a fridge that would cost you $800 if you slapped a Kindle Fire on it...hahaha.
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Yes, but how else can you get a midnight snack AND go to porn hub at the same time?
 
Ketchup said:
Coca Cola Freestyle (this is it you haven't experienced one https://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coca-cola-freestyle)

Guaranteed that no more than one person can use it at a time, all but the best places will be out of out least one flavor or cola at one time or another, it takes "talent" to not get a taste of the the last person's flavor in your drink, and after they have had the machine more than a couple months you will need to pound the screen for the machine to accept your selection (assuming the calibration it's off).
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Very much agree with this. These things don't do a proper mix either. Almost nothing tastes like it should. There are several restaurants by me that have switched back to the traditional drink dispenser.

MtnMan said:
keyless ignition buttons
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I have to say I thought the same thing before we got it on our minivan. Sounded like a pointless feature. After having it a while I really dislike having to fish around in my pocket for the key to my car.
 
NoCreativity said:
I have to say I thought the same thing before we got it on our minivan. Sounded like a pointless feature. After having it a while I really dislike having to fish around in my pocket for the key to my car.
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I agree - especially combined with proximity lock and unlock. The downside is that I have found I have become slightly less aware of where my keys are. I've gotten to my car a couple of times and realized I didn't have my keys. If they aren't in my pants pocket while I'm in the car for whatever reason I'll also occasionally try to leave the car and lock it with the keys still in it. Fortunately there is some Dumbass Protection built in but I hope that doesn't fail on me
 
NoCreativity said:
I have to say I thought the same thing before we got it on our minivan. Sounded like a pointless feature. After having it a while I really dislike having to fish around in my pocket for the key to my car.
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It's amazingly easy to get used to stupid convenience features. My car has a fob, so you walk up, it unlocks, you push the button, and drive. It's all automatic.

Same deal with the heated steering wheel. Sounded lame but OH MY GOSH what a lifesaver in winter! lol
 
Kaido said:
It's amazingly easy to get used to stupid convenience features. My car has a fob, so you walk up, it unlocks, you push the button, and drive. It's all automatic.

Same deal with the heated steering wheel. Sounded lame but OH MY GOSH what a lifesaver in winter! lol
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all fun and game til the fob battery dies. then you find out it's 300 bux to replace it.
 
sdifox said:
all fun and game til the fob battery dies. then you find out it's 300 bux to replace it.
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I actually hit that point like 6 months ago. Both fobs lasted like 1.5 years. Found a Youtube hack to swap the battery though 😀
 
Kaido said:
I actually hit that point like 6 months ago. Both fobs lasted like 1.5 years. Found a Youtube hack to swap the battery though 😀
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Friend of mine ordered six MB keys cuz he didn't know you can replace the battery 😀

he cancelled the order right after I told him how.
 
NoTine42 said:
Wow, our minivan’s keyless fob/remote just uses the old CR-2032.
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Same, I've replaced my key battery twice over the past 6 years, no biggie. Also love push button start. I have a keypad for my house door as well, so I never have to take my keys out of my pocket during the day.
 
Muse said:
Does this or equivalent exist for Firefox or Pale Moon? Edge? I need to abandon Pale Moon because...

1. Youtube videos are jagged, blocky, halting, frustrating... for some reason(s)
2. Doesn't support Honey add-on (which I'm not yet into, but want to try)

Maybe I should just try Chrome? I never have...
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Eh I gave my soul to the man been using it for years.
 
sdifox said:
all fun and game til the fob battery dies. then you find out it's 300 bux to replace it.
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The fob for my Tundra (just to lock and unlock) was almost that from the dealer. In that case the button itself broke. Found the same one on Amazon for 15 then had it programmed at a locksmith for around 70. Took the guy less than three minutes. I'm definitely in the wrong business.
 
Ketchup said:
Coca Cola Freestyle (this is it you haven't experienced one https://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coca-cola-freestyle)

Guaranteed that no more than one person can use it at a time, all but the best places will be out of out least one flavor or cola at one time or another, it takes "talent" to not get a taste of the the last person's flavor in your drink, and after they have had the machine more than a couple months you will need to pound the screen for the machine to accept your selection (assuming the calibration it's off).
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Yes but raspberry vanilla Coke is amazing
 
ElFenix said:
Yes but raspberry vanilla Coke is amazing
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And some other interesting mixes like Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper, plus you can use the app to create additional custom mixes, which brings up the relevant topic

...why do you need to create a Coke account to use or add a mix to the Freestyle app (and many other apps)? It’s not super secret info they are storing.
 
Toyota RAV4 Limited and after 4 years, kept getting an amber key indicator on the dash. Recommended was to take it to the dealer immediately to resolve.

Reality, replace the keyfob battery (DL2032) for a couple of bucks and resolve the problem. Wonder how much a visit to the dealer would have cost me?
 
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