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Browser Tips

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How to disable Javascript for a page to read a paywall article:

  1. Open the page where you want to disable JavaScript.
  2. Open Developer Tools by right-clicking the page and selecting Inspect or by pressing F12 (Windows/Linux) or Command + Option + I (Mac).
  3. Open the Command Menu:
    • On Windows or Linux, press Control + Shift + P.
    • On MacOS, press Command + Shift + P.
  4. In the command menu, start typing javascript.
  5. Select Disable JavaScript and press Enter to run the command.
  6. Reload the page to see the effect. 

JavaScript will remain disabled for that page as long as the Developer Tools panel is open. 

Bourbon Cabinet

Bourbon Cabinet

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Ordered this Cabinet for my bourbon from Amazon. Paid $160 plus $20 for shipping. Took 3-4 hours putting it together. Two strips of LED lights iluminates in different colors or can rotate through all of them.

Bidets

Bidets

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Let’s go there. Living with a septic system and recently calling a plumber to help with a clog, we decided to give a bidet a try. I was a little skeptical. Would it work well? Would I like it? The answer to both is a resounding YES! Previously it was recommended we start using one of 2 brands of toilet paper made for septic systems. The latest plumber said the best thing we can do is not put ANYTHING down the toilet except what comes out of our body. So besides the health and comfort benefits, using toilet paper only to “dry” and disposing of it in the trash is what the bidet allowed us to do.

Wanting Jane to be fully onboard, I chose the Toto Washlet C2 Bidet (SW3074). It came with all the bells and whistles the top ones are:

  1. Adjustable temperature heated seats
  2. Adjustable Water Temperature
  3. Adjustable temperature air dryer
  4. Automatic air deodorizer (really works!)
  5. Auto-clean wand
  6. Auto slow seat lowering

We paid $333 on Amazon for it. It arrived Oct 2, 2024. The heated water & seat and air deodorizer really makes a difference! I say this because we bought a 2nd one but a more basic brand with no heating.

The Tushy 3.0 bidet was $125 on Amazon, it arrived Oct 28, 2024. You can adjust pressure and angle. It works fine, you just may get a bit of a cold water jolt, will use more toilet paper for drying and you’ll still have to have an air deodorizer in your bathroom. We installed it downstairs in our “basement” bathroom.

Edit Environment Variables on Mac

Edit Environment Variables on Mac

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Determine what shell is being used (zshrc, bash, …)

> echo $SHELL

Find all installed Java versions

> /usr/libexec/java_home -V

Edit ~/.zshrc or other shell related files with TextEdit

open ~/.zshrc (Open -a TextEdit ~/.zsh_profile)
Generation Names

Generation Names

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2010 – ? Generation Alpha. Most technically savvy. Don’t know when social media did not exist

1997-2010 Generation Z or iGen. First to be live in completely connected world

1981-1996 Millennial Generation / Generation Y. Boomers accuse of being self-centered and entitled due to excessive use of technology. Community-oriented and environmentally conscious.

1965-1980 Generation X. Slacker generation. Lived through AIDS, MTV culture. First to use helicopter parenting.

1946-1964 Baby Boom Generation. Gen Z think they are their out-of-touch grandparents (“Ok Boomer”). First to consider kid’s perspective of growing up, started “family meetings”

1928-1945 The Silent Generation. Conformist. Silent through the MacCarthy era when the fear of Communism swept the country.

1901-1927 The Greatest Generation. Lived through the Great Depression and then went off to fight in WW2. Popularized jazz and swing.

Osmo Action Camera

Osmo Action Camera

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Osmo Action Camera

I have always wanted a hands-free camera. This one reviewed better than the GoPro 9 at half the cost ($199). It has tons of features and the video quality is terrific. Has great stabilization, can shoot time-lapse, Slow Motion, HDR, even 4K. It can shoot 1080P at 240fps! It has a large screen for a camera this size including one in the front you can switch to (as pictures above).

Here is some sample video using a clip for my belt

My favorite setup is to use a selfie stick (closed) and use 2 small bungie straps with 2 plastic balls at the end, to secure the selfie stick to a fence post in order to record an HCU beach volleyball match at Third Coast Volleyball Club

Bullfrog Spa

Bullfrog Spa

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Our Bullfrog model A7 Spa was delivered this past Thursday. We had ordered it back in June and initial delivery date was October but due to Covid it was delayed until now.

With 5 custom removal JetPacks and 8 total seats, the party house is now complete!

New favorite way to watch sports!
First big challenge

The guys from Southern Leisure Spas got the job done. Watch THIS 45 second video of how they handled this special installation.

Modes of operation:

Away – NO USAGE – Temperature drops 20 degrees from set point at all times. Use when on vacation or plan not to use for at more than 2 weeks

Standard – Beginner – ALWAYS USED – Set temperature maintained at all times (Can use only for on-demand use during the day. Never leave this way)

Energy Saver – EVENINGS, WEEKENDS – Temperature drops 20 degree during the day. Set point maintained evenings and weekends

Super Energy Saver – EVENINGS – Temperature drops 20 degrees during the day. Set point maintained evenings only, every day.

Weekender – WEEKENDS – Temperature drops 20 degrees weekdays. Set point maintained all day on weekend.

Manual

Specs
A7 capacity: 434gal
Dry weight: 661lbs
Filled weight: 5316lbs
Jetpaks: 5
Pumps: 2
Cost: $12 month ($.10/kw/h at 60f ambient, 102 water temp)

Water Replacement
Replace water every 4 months

Cartridge Replacement (Video)
Replace Grey Smartchlor cartridges every 3-4 weeks (setting at 3-4)
Replace Blue Mineral cartridge every 4 months (setting at 4)
Place grey cartridge facing inside of spa

Filter Care
Replace filter every 1-2 years (10-00282)
Clean filter every 3-6 weeks spraying with garden hose
Deep clean by soaking overnight in filter cleaning agent

Adjustments
Alkalinity (80-120):
Add 4tbsp Increaser per 25ppm
To Lower Alkalinity, the two most popular chemicals available to help you lower the Total Alkalinity in your hot tub are muriatic acid and sodium bisulfate (also known as dry acid). After you’ve added muriatic acid, dry acid or another alkalinity decreaser product, be sure to check the pH level in the hot tub, as the pH level may have dropped as well.
PH decreaser will also decrease alkalinity. About three quarters of a cap to 1 capful will bring it up or down by a color block when using the pH increase or decrease. That depends on the size of your hot tub as well but typically that’s a roundabout measurement.
PH (7.2-7.8) 2.5 capfuls == 2tbs

Using 18oz SpaGuard cap, a full cap is 2 tsps
< 7.2 ph use 6 tsps, 7.2 4 tsps, 7.3 2 tsps, >= 7.4 none needed


< 7.2 -> 6 tbsp of Increaser
7.2 -> 4 tbsp of Increaser
7.3 -> 2 tbsp of Increaser
7.6-7.8 -> 2 tbsp of Decreaser
7.8-8.0 -> 4 tbsp of Decreaser
8.0-8.4 -> 7.5 tbsp of Decreaser
Calcium Hardness (150-250)
If > 250 drain 6 inches, refill with low-calcium water
If <150 add Calcium Increaser

Shock Oxider – add 3 tbs (capful) weekly, for heavy use apply twice weekly. After this (non-chlorine) shock, wait 10-15 minutes before entering tub. (1oz per 300 gallons. 1 oz = 2 tbls. 434 gallons takes 1.45 oz or 2.9 tbls)

Dealing with Foam in the Spa

What causes foamy Hot Tub Water:

  1. Things such as drinks, soap, laundry detergent, deodorant, makeup, cosmetics, hair products, body lotions or oils, shampoo and conditioners can cause foamy hot tub water.
  2. Bathing suits fresh out of the washing machine and dryer will be loaded with laundry detergents in the material. The best thing to do is just rinse your hot tub bathing suits with fresh water and then let dry. If your brave enough and have your own private backyard oasis, no swimsuit is always an option!

More reading on Spa Care
Swim University

Hot Weather use

94dg is warm bordering on cool. Would want to try 92