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Gris - Apr 04, 2018 6:58:01 am PDT #25188 of 25496
Hey. New board.

You go for it Gudanov! I just got a new (well, refurbished) XPS 15 which I love. Pretty awesome to have that power at my disposal. It's pricier than your quote but I needed to emphasize svelteness and portability a bit more than you might so I went for it.


Jessica - Apr 16, 2018 10:36:06 am PDT #25189 of 25496
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I was forced to swap my work PC for a work Macbook when I changed jobs a couple of months ago, and I *HATE* Outlook for Mac. Almost as much as I hate Excel for Mac. Maybe more.

Anyway, can someone who's used a Mac for work for longer than 6 weeks help me figure out why the fuck 90% of the rules I set don't work?

I'm looking here [link] and not seeing anything jump out at me. I've compared the rules that work to the rules that don't and there is no pattern I can see. My Outlook folder structures help to keep me sane and right now I am going maaaaaaaaaaad.


Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 6:33:10 am PDT #25190 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Heading to Europe in a few weeks. Trying to decide whether to buy a converter or an adapter. Seems like a converter is better, but is it worth the money/weight just to charge my phone and iPad, possibly a curling iron. Thoughts?


Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2018 6:36:25 am PDT #25191 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

If you try to use your curling iron with an adapter, not a converter, it could get explody and/or possibly kill you.

Your phone and ipad will be perfectly fine with an adapter, though.


Dana - Apr 24, 2018 6:48:47 am PDT #25192 of 25496
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I've gotten so used to electronics that can handle 110-220, I accidentally shorted out a heating pad on my last trip to Europe. I was ready to get snappy with the hotel room for not having outlets that worked, until I smelled the burning.


Sue - Apr 24, 2018 11:36:34 am PDT #25193 of 25496
hip deep in pie

Use the money to buy a cheap curling iron in Europe. As others have said, iPad and phone chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the adapter.


Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 11:47:34 am PDT #25194 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 11:47:35 am PDT #25195 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

The cup might get a dual voltage one, which would solve the issue I suppose


meara - Apr 24, 2018 12:51:53 pm PDT #25196 of 25496

Yep, Vortex, I would recommend buying a USB charger from amazon that comes with different outlet plug things, it's worked great for me--I have one with four USB ports (two that are strong enough for the iPad, two that aren't) and a bunch of changeable plugs.

[link]

that's the one I got that seems to no longer be available, so one like this?

[link]


Tom Scola - Apr 25, 2018 2:45:03 pm PDT #25197 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Huh. Ford will stop selling sedans and hatchbacks in the US: [link]