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What are the "AK-47" of items? (cheap, durable, just works)
  • Wow—I’ve gotta say, that comes as a surprise. Not doubting that it happened though. Anecdotally, we’ve run all of our Hart shop vacuums through some insane situations. It took one getting completely drenched with water to break it—they’re not easy to disassemble and repair, sadly.

    The B&D/DeWalt/Porter Cable vacuums all seem pretty good. I hope it lasts you a long time!

  • What are the "AK-47" of items? (cheap, durable, just works)
  • For the price point and compatibility, it’s hard to beat them—especially if you’re okay with buying secondhand. I’ve pushed most of my One+ tools to their limits (not to mention a fair share of the even worse built Hart tools) and am always surprised how much they can do.

    And before someone comments that they’re not as powerful as other TTI brands or DeWalts—yeah. I know. Most people also aren’t going to need the power that comes with those, either.

    That being said, the vacuums are Ryobi’s weak spot. A lot of Ryobi users recommend buying other name-brand cordless vacs, and sticking an adapter on them. Their 40v lawnmowers and snowblowers used to also have a variety of issues, but it seems like the last few models have fixed those.

  • Poll suggests GOP effort to smear Tim Walz didn’t work at all
  • Born and raised in MN. Snow gives you a chance to learn how to ski, and isn’t terrible to drive in when you relax and are patient.

  • Mandatory Boomer post
  • Completely understandable. I originally tried to play as a mage, and that was a horrible choice. I restarted, putting everything into 2-handed weapons, and that’s been a much better choice. It’s actually fun now.

  • Mandatory Boomer post
  • I’ve been slowly working through Morrowind, and while some of the mechanics and gameplay feel dated, there’s so much to love about it.

    Aside from the world building, and the storyline where you have to earn your prophetic self instead of being handed it like in TESV… having to actually listen to people in the game and work out the details of quests feels so rewarding when it gets accomplished.

    Also, the game gives such a guilty feeling that when you’re looting ancestral tombs, making sure the players know they’re grave robbing from families and their heritage …

  • Covid origins: Genetic ghosts suggest pandemic started in market
  • Ahh yes, the opposite of flying. Thanks for the correction!

  • Covid origins: Genetic ghosts suggest pandemic started in market
  • If you’ve ever played Super Mario Bros 3 (or other Mario games where this same suit is found) there’s a Tanooki suit, which is the one that lets you fly!

  • How to deal with exhaustion?
  • I’m going to piggy back on this, because sleep is incredibly important for me.

    But more than that — routine is more important, and you mentioning habits is the way to get there. Want to help yourself sleep better before bed? Maybe walking every day between dinner and rest is what’ll help. I can’t say what works for others, but that’s what works for me, with anxiety/depression. The consistency is key.

    Another option for OP is to set goals. They don’t have to be major; maybe it’s signing up for an event (I’ll use a 5k as an example) that’s months away and then training for it. Have reasons to look forward, and not dwell on the present/past.

  • Big Bertha, world's oldest cow at the time, raised $75,000 for cancer charities, 1992
  • I can’t believe Guinness World Records dropped that category in 2006. Low-key makes me sad.

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    9 August 2024
  • It’s amazing that we don’t have to deal with this anymore for a lot of consumer electronics. Or someone running the microwave, disrupting an antenna signal.

  • Capcom Says Mega Man Is "Highly Valued" And Is Considering How To "Create Games For It On An Ongoing Basis"
  • I’d lose my mind if that finally happened. With no disrespect to X8 and ZX Advent’s cliffhangers, Legends 2’s ending has the biggest potential for world building and gameplay coming out of it. That’d be amazing to finally see happen.

  • ich_iel
  • I don’t speak German, but I’m a fan of Fichtl’s Lied

  • I refuse to believe that they made that abomination of a sequel
  • This is the first time I’ve ever heard of it and it looks awful. That’s paw-patrol level of animation right there, and it definitely sits in the uncanny valley of animation for me.

  • North Dakotans Approve Age Limit for Members of Congress
  • We did it! Wasn’t sure if it’d happen or not.

  • His neighbors live in constant terror
  • I was honestly surprised to see that it was in ND. Now I’m wondering if the screenshot is of the person I’m thinking of…

  • [MacRumors] iPhone 16 Models Rumored to Come in These Colors
  • That’s for the plus. I was confused, as I have a white 15 pro.

    So to save some more clicks:

    The new pro colors are: Rose / Desert Titanium, Silver / White Titanium, Space Black Titanium.

  • Kristi Noem Cries ‘Fake News’ After Disastrous Interview on CBS
  • She wasn’t much different, but her audience was smaller. She once ridiculed an opponent (this was quite a while back) about corn dogs.

    This isn’t a joke.

    https://www.southdacola.com/blog/2021/08/remember-when-noem-made-fun-of-corndogging-intellectuals-and-she-still-cant-enter-the-club-and-never-will/

  • I just want to view the recipe
  • If you’re using the app on a device, you can open links directly in it. So, if you have a bookmarks folder of recipes, you can just use your browser’s share button -> Open In -> Just the Recipe

    I’ll sound like an old man, but I miss the days of going to a website and not having to deal with the SEO junk.