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It’s pretty simple, the justice department has been annoyed at Apple for years because they make it difficult for them to access secure data on iPhones. Apple continues to improve their encryption technology (for example, they recently added an extra layer of encryption to Messages to foil...

Status quo for me. I've stayed on my HSA/High deductible pre-ACA plan since the ACA came into being.

I avoid drinking milk because of the carbs (it contains lactose sugar), but eat lots of full fat dairy products like cheese and yogurt. In the summer I sometimes make ice cream and use a little whole milk, but I tend to use mostly cream in my ice cream.

Around here’s it really just government. The water department, BMV, etc. Even most local farm stands are cool with credit cards - most have tap to pay terminals (ApplePay). Except for one sweet corn stand that is unattended and is strictly on the honor system :angel:

> 2024 Volkswagen GTI and 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 2024 is the last year for the manual transmission for the GTI or R. We have a low mileage 2015 GTI with a manual transmission and plan on keeping it until it dies. It's far from dying though and a real fun car to drive around. The ONLY downside...

How did you decide on 15/5? For whatever reason I’ve settled on 10 for each side games. They’re not to long, but give each player a little time to think things out a bit. I sometimes have streaks, but (as expected) am about 50 50.

I'm assuming the external 2TB SSD is formatted using some sort of Windows disk format. With this SSD plugged into a Mac, the Mac can clone the disk, but it can only make an exact duplicate of a Window formatted disk - either to a second 2 TB disk or as a disk image on another 2TB or larger disk...

Anything using an Apple Mx processor is not memory upgradable. The memory on these systems is physically on the package - not in a slot or on the circuit board. By having the memory integrated as part of the SoC (system on a chip) memory can shared between the CPU and GPU at no performance...

Pickpockets are a possibility, at least while traveling to some places. Probably a greater threat than dropping a phone in a river.

It's still early days for passkeys. Banks aren't usually the first to use any technology, but they'll get there.

I won’t say it…. but passkeys…

You won't find that because Apple only provides security updates to the latest major macOS release (and other Apple Ones). That's a different policy from Microsoft's for Windows, but it's not really hard to understand. Run the latest OS for the latest security updates on Macs.

You can definitely save seconds of your time by simply tapping the CostCo Visa on the pump - if you have it on you. I try to carry a minimum number of cards, so leave the Costco visa out of my pocket can still buy gas (or purchase items at Costco) without it.

What are you talking about? Apple's Mac compatibility lists: macOS 10.15 Catalina macOS 11 Big Sur macOS 12 Monterey macOS 13 Ventura macOS 14 Sonoma

Notice it's "4% on eligible gas" Turns out gas from Kroger isn't eligible - which is where I buy gas when I'm not buying it from Costco.

No third party security software required for you Mac. Apple takes care of it.

Both sides copy from each other. That's best for everyone. As to Apple "copying" USB C. Apple was involved with the original specification of USB C. USB C borrows a lot from their Lighting connector. Lighting came out before USB C was ready and allowed Apple to have a smaller connector on their...

One theory I've heard is that Apple was holding out until they could remove the connector completely and rely on wireless for charging on the iPhone. That was before the EU mandate forced their hand. At that point they'd probably add a USB C connector to the Pro line anyway. Notice that...

It's really no surprise that difference mini-split units are perform differently. We put in a Mitsubishi unit that promised performance down to 0°F and it has worked beautifully in such conditions. We've had nice heat from it well into the minus single digits (as low as we've experiences here...

A lot more restaurants are offering tap and pay around here. Nice.

These days you don’t even need to carry the card. The Costco app on my phone will display my photo and a QR code for them to scan. And they accept Apple Pay for actually paying. Same when I get gas there - app to gain access, then Apple Pay. I only carry three cards these days: Fidelity Visa...

Keep in mind that running the battery very low can be just as or more damaging to the battery as keeping it at 100%

You could try switching to using a trackpad. I actually use two, one one each side of the keyboard (smaller keyboard, not one with separate numbers). That way I can scroll with either hand.

Nope. Can't use self checkout for wine purchases here in Ohio.

I love the mini and a number of my family members have one, but from what I've heard, the mini didn't sell very well and there are no plans to build phones with that form factor. Could be wrong though.