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Posts from September 2024



squier bass out, yamaha trbx174ew in
2024 Sep 5

Well, that didn't last long. I returned the Squier Precision Bass PJ because it had an unfixable problem. However, I should be very clear that it was only unfixable to that very specific bass and certainly not for all of them. What I'm about to describe is actually something that can happen to any new […]

easy remedies for tooth pain - going flavorless and technique
2024 Sep 17

If you have tooth pain every time you brush or floss and there is not any immediate dental work you need, it's bad brushing technique and the wrong toothpaste and floss that's the problem. Probably. I have had a lot of dental work done over the years. Crowns, root canals (yes, plural), fillings, and so […]

how to split a tar (linux)
2024 Sep 19

This is a computer nerdy thing, but every now and again you will have to archive some files. Most people use ZIP because that is baked into Windows and most Linux distributions. In Linux specifically, TAR a.k.a. "tarball" is better because it has way more options compared to ZIP... ...except the option to split into […]

big vs. small casio digital watch legibility comparison
2024 Sep 24

I own a bunch of Casio digital watches. Something I've always found amazing is the size of a Casio digital watch does not dictate how legible it is... at least most of the time. What works for something good and legible for a digital depends on a few factors.

do not eat department store food. ever.
2024 Sep 26

Department stores are where you buy things like cleaning supplies, clothes, laundry detergent and so on. It should never be a place where you buy prepared food. I first have to explain what "prepared food" actually is. It may sound obvious, but it actually isn't.

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