u/Tealandgray

I have so many deadlines and I am getting nothing done. mac studio early 2022 with m1 chip and 32 ram.

A few weeks ago my computer was getting sluggish, warnings of scratch disks getting full and adobe notifications telling me I need to update my OS.

So I clear some cache, move large files to an external, update to Tahoe, update adobe apps, and then shit starts to hit the fan. It works sometimes, other times no. First I have major issues opening files from LR to PS. I get adobe on the phone, all they really know how to do is uninstall and reinstall things it seems. So they do and it works ok for a few more days, but very sluggish. Then finder starts getting wonky. File previews won't load, ps and LR are repeatedly crashing, I'm uninstallin and reinstalling countless times, older versions , newer versions, I reinstall the OS. I erase everything and downgrade to sequoia, and things seem smooth again. Finder works again. Then, I download adobe software and I'm back to where I was.

apple remotely diagnoses the computer and doesn't have any suggestions except it's adobes fault.

I don't know what else to try here.

I am trying to get away from the city and the fireworks downtown and go someplace quiet but still close. I saw that fireworks are illegal in MD (aside from whatever firework shows the towns do)... does that mean people in neighborhoods are not lighting off fireworks all hours of the night, or do they do it anyway?

Title says most of it. Looking for things to try in the air fryer to try to eat a little better. First fry was sweet potato and chickpea fries which were really good. Also looking forward to trying cauliflower, brussels, broccoli and tofu etc but I genuinely don't know what spices, sauces etc to use.

Any other vege recs people like?

Hi all. I have a M1 Max studio (early 2022) with 32 GB ram and 389GB unused on the HD. I am not always great about updating the OS or apps when it tells me to, so it had been a while since updating the OS. Finally my Adobe software (which I use daily for work) said I needed to update the OS for certain functionality to keep working. Ok. So, I updated to Tahoe 26.5.1 and even updated PS and Lightroom. Then it was telling me scratch disks / hard drives were getting full, so I cleared a bunch of caches, and moved big files that I'm not using regularly to an external.

At this point, everything is pretty sluggish. LR and PS work intermittently, and I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times, and had Adobe do the same thing remotely.

Even, copying files within finder it seems to freeze up. LR will work for a few days, then suddenly it will be like..nah. Then a couple days it might be fine again. I tried Onyx, just on whatever default settings it comes with and it seems like everything is fine.

I'm worried maybe I screwed something up when deleting cache files, or maybe updating the OS.

I need to work and I am getting super frustrated. Since it's about 4 years old, would it make sense to back up everything and do a fresh install of things? Are there people who do this remotely for hire, that can look into my computer and see where things might be off and. / or correct what might be wrong?

I'm trying to get in shape, but I'm 45, get winded easily, am weak and my body hurts. Their classes look fun but also like.. can I even make it through half of one of those classes without dying? Anyone with experience as a beginner at one of these places? They are very close to me which is appealing too.

Looking for a personal trainer or physical therapist in Arlington or Alexandria area who works with perimenopausal women and all the things that go with that 😑

I have an IUD that is expiring basically now called liletta. I'm on antidepressants and have had and probably will always have issues with depression fatigue, brain fog etc. my periods have always been irregular but are even more so now. I sometimes get hot flashes but what I really get is rage haha.

I can't tell if I'm entering this phase or not. Or maybe the IUD running out? Are there people who have an IUD that also take hrt? I'm afraid to get off bc because my periods have always been so heavy. Problem was I was a smoker so couldn't stay on the pill with estrogen after 35. I'm smoking way less but can't say I quit completely. I'm not even sure what I'm asking. I guess I'm trying to figure out what to expect when going to a Dr to talk about all this stuff. Weight gain is definitely been an issue lately too.

Any recommendations? Sounds like war zone out here need more than just trazadone.

Would a ClO2 bomb or ozone machine be better or something else?

I'm looking for land in another state and starting working with agent there to find a building lot. things have been moving very slow. Not a ton coming out on MLS.

I asked her is it worth looking at anything off market and she said there's nothing worth looking at off market.

3 weeks later someone tells me they've seen for sale signs on lots in their neighborhood but they aren't on MLS. so I ask her about them and she says they are actually her listings she will be listing in a couple months. I said can you tell me anything about them?? and she is being very vague and sort of blowing me off.

just trying to figure out what is happening here?

my dog has been taking immunotherapy drops for about a year. when we went to the dermatologist for a one year follow up, they found yeast on his paws and gave me 40 days worth meds to treat it. I think it is still there he still licks. I'm not sure the immunotherapy is addressing the yeast, so what would?

Growing up I always thought I was a 34B. then as I got older bras felt so tight. so I kept going up in band size. but they feel horrible. so doing measurements it says I am still a 34 b or 32c. I'm going to try a 32c as I am pretty sure now i do not need a larger band but rather larger cup. having shallow breasts made me feel like I would never fill a larger cup, but now I'm understanding this way differently. I'm 45. can't believe I'm just figuring this stuff out.

looking at either of these for my home. mostly concerned about pet hair, dander and odor and dust. does anyone have either of these and recommend one over the other? looking to stay under $200. eventually going to get one for my bedroom too. this would be for a living area. I'm in the US.

I have a realtor in my state that I've been working with for the past decade or so. I have started looking for land to build on in a nearby state, with a new realtor that I just met (as an investment property / 2nd home). A good lot seems harder to come by in this area. The new realtor has nicely set me up with a search (basically same as looking at zillow), and has been kind in sending me information about lots that I have had questions about.

But, nothing has been hitting. Are there more assertive approaches I could take to looking for lots? Such as, asking in FB groups, reaching out to vacant lot owners. I am glad to do these things on my own, but I also don't want her to think I'm going behind her back. I've sent her what I'm looking for and she just keeps telling me to keep looking. Does that mean just keep waiting? I know I can come across as impatient at times, and I don't want to seem that way especially with someone who just showed up out of nowhere basically and is demanding her attention when she has a ton of other clients as well.

I just want to know the proper etiquette and make sure I'm not being too high maintenance. I love to do my own research as well and have no issue with doing searches on my own, etc, but do need a little help from time to time. I know a land buy wouldn't produce a high commission or anything so I'm sure I'm not on the top of her list, but would like to maybe just make some more movement here if I can.

I have a realtor in my state that I've been working with for the past decade or so. I have started looking for land to build on in a nearby state, with a new realtor that I just met (as an investment property / 2nd home). A good lot seems harder to come by in this area. The new realtor has nicely set me up with a search (basically same as looking at zillow), and has been kind in sending me information about lots that I have had questions about.

But, nothing has been hitting. Are there more assertive approaches I could take to looking for lots? Such as, asking in FB groups, reaching out to vacant lot owners. I am glad to do these things on my own, but I also don't want her to think I'm going behind her back. I've sent her what I'm looking for and she just keeps telling me to keep looking. Does that mean just keep waiting? I know I can come across as impatient at times, and I don't want to seem that way especially with someone who just showed up out of nowhere basically and is demanding her attention when she has a ton of other clients as well.

I just want to know the proper etiquette and make sure I'm not being too high maintenance. I love to do my own research as well and have no issue with doing searches on my own, etc, but do need a little help from time to time. I know a land buy wouldn't produce a high commission or anything so I'm sure I'm not on the top of her list, but would like to maybe just make some more movement here if I can.