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Do not search "SET 15 minute timer" since that results in MANY results and a timer does not start automatically.

Here is a screen snip of the duckduckgo timer example.
January 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Where to Find a 14 Day Weather Forecast

Most weather apps only have 10 day forecasts. If you subscribe, you can get longer range forecasts.

OR, go to timeandate.com, select Weather, then select the 2-Week Forecast option.

Thank you National Weather Service and thank you timeanddate.com.
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Months ago, I printed on some large index cards. Around 4 index cards have been hiding in the paper path ever since.
And then, something changed, and toner light came on, and the printer stopped printing.
When I removed the index cards the toner light turned off.
#spendless
June 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The toner light came on on my home printer. OK. Installed new cartridge. Not fixed. Made sure the cartridge was docked correctly. No luck. Checked the internet. No luck. Looked for a replacement. Learned that used printers are expensive. Looked inside the paper path AGAIN, and, found the problem.
June 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
All better. Purchase avoided.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
To reuse the original threads, turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click, then turn clockwise to install the screw.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Cleared out to paper bits and ready for reassembly. When reassembling self tapping screws (see the groove at the tip of the screw thread) it is important to reuse the threads formed in the plastic during the original assembly process.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Found a lot of small paper bit on the input side. Cleared it out. When reinstalling self tapping screws (see groove at the tip), it is important to first turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click. That way you reuse the threads created during the original assembly process.
June 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Maybe all this jammified paper bits stuck inside the sheet feeder input side was a problem.
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
So, this morning, rumor had it that the shredder would not shred. Bad shredder!
June 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
May 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
So, the thermal paste on the CPU was bubbled. Not good.

Replaced with new thermal paste. Reassembled. Rebooted computer. No more CPU crashes. Not permanently damaged. Kind of amazing that there was no permanent thermal damage.

Photos / video below.
May 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A neighbor uses a cane & told me that their screen door pushes them too hard. It has a standard pneumatic closer. Falls are bad.

· Found this latch at the hardware store · Removed the pneumatic closer · Installed new latch · It works great.

Push to open. Push to close. It does not push you.
May 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I recently tested this gifted PC and it crashed a lot.

After trying other solutions, eventually, I opened the case to have a look. Something seems not quite right.
May 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Dear Frying Pan and Diced Tomatoes w/ Basel, Garlic & Oregano,

Frying pan, you are great at cooking spaghetti quickly with less water compared to a standard sauce pan.

Diced Tomatoes w/ Basel, Garlic & Oregano, you better than spaghetti sauce from a jar. Lots better.

A fast and flavorful combo.
May 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM