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Continue reading →: Camera Recommendations 2018: Post Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm and Leica announcements
Well, Sony must have done something right because it seems like everyone else is launching cameras to keep up with them. While it is hard to figure out what is up, here’s a quick analysis: Canon. Their main claim to fame is that they are compatible with existing Canon lenses,…
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Continue reading →: Tesla Model 3 Performance with Performance P3D+ Tire Alternatives
OK there is a lot of misinformation about what is going with the 20″ tires with the larger red caliper brakes. For one thing, Tesla has said that you cannot use the 18″ or 19″ wheels with this setup. What are the reasons for this. The folks at Tesla Model…
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Continue reading →: Reminder on AirBNB rentals
Ok some quick reminders. The first is that you should make sure you pay attention to the quality of the rental and then make sure you are using the right discount codes and things. Getting points and miles It might not seem like it, but with AirBNB, you can actually…
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Continue reading →: Loving Unifi way less…UAP AC obsolete
Well, sometimes things don’t work. I’ve been telling everyone to get an Unifi instead of consumer grade hardware, but today I got caught. If you have the “square” access points, they are effectively dead. These are called Unifi UAP AC and they use the Broadcom chipset that has been buggy…
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Continue reading →: Real World Tesla Efficiency
Now that everything from the Jaguar iPace to the Audi EQ are coming out, it’s time to take a look again at real-world vs. EPA efficiencies. Here are some notes: Tesla Model X 100D This car has an EPA rating of 295 miles with a 100kWH battery, that translates into…
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Continue reading →: Tesla Model 3 Accessories and efficiency
Some folks have been asking me what are the must have accessories for the Model 3 (for the lucky ones who are getting it). Here’s my stack ranked list: Protective wrap. The car has lots of paint in the front and from our Model X experience, you really need a…
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Continue reading →: A watt here, a watt there on bicycling efficiency
OK, now that I know that increasing your average wattage from 150 watts to 175 watts is actually quite a bit of work. So what are some other ways to be more efficient. Why this matters? Being dropped Some wonder, why any of this matters for the average rider who…
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Continue reading →: Sending Photos to people
Although the iPhone has made printing photos basically obsolete, it is still nice to decorate a dorm room with photos. The easiest way is to just use an online print service to do it. While you can always go to Costco or Walgreens, it turns out that there are specialty…
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Continue reading →: Ancillary Credit Card Benefits
These are benefits that I really should take more advantage of, but somehow I really do forget, so in order, here are the big ones for some of the major credit cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve They have a mini website devoted to benefits, here are the interesting ones in order:…
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Continue reading →: Replace Quick Release with Thru Axles
Well, if you are like me a little safety conscious, then you might know that we are in a big transition right now. Disc bikes used to have lots of disadvantages, but the latest Dura Ace for instance has no weight penalty. The one thing that is a little concerning…