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I recently installed my DDPAI dashcam and now I'm trying to connect it to the DDPAI app so I can view and download my recordings on my phone.

I'm a bit confused about the setup process.

How do I connect my phone to the dashcam's Wi-Fi?

Do I need to stay connected to the dashcam's Wi-Fi while watching or downloading videos?

Will the videos show up automatically in the app once it's connected?

Are there any settings I should enable first to make the connection smoother?

I finally passed last week after putting it off for years, mostly out of nerves. Now I actually have to drive on my own. I'm realising the test doesn't really prepare you for half the stuff that comes up (I don't know if I am assuming it, it's just my instinct). I am easy with the roundabout rules and parallel parking. I am more interested in the things that aren't taught, but everyone who's driven here for years knows. Like, is there an unspoken etiquette on motorways that nobody tells you about? Are there specific roads, junctions or areas that have a reputation for catching new drivers out? Anything about flashing headlights or hand gestures that mean something specific here that I should know? I'm also thinking of getting a DDPAI dashcam now that I'll be driving on my own, so if there are any tips on choosing or setting up a dashcam as a new driver, I'd appreciate those too. Also, just generally curious what's the most very British driving thing that confused you when you were new.

Would really, really appreciate suggestions.

I’ve got a CAT engine on the bench that’s clocked some serious hours in a material handler and is showing heavy blow by. I'm getting everything lined up for a complete out of frame overhaul pistons, liners, rings, main bearings, and a full gasket set.

The local dealer pricing for the complete engine kit is pretty steep, so I've been looking into the overhaul rebuild kit from aftermarket to keep the project on budget. It’s a relief that the kit ships right out of a domestic warehouse here in the States, so I don't have to worry about long customs delays or shipping holds messing up my shop schedule this month.

For the guys who build these C7.1 or Perkins 1206 platforms regularly, how have you found the component tolerances and ring seating on the aftermarket kits compared to OEM specs? I need this machine to go right back to work without any sealing issues. Any assembly tips for this specific block are appreciated.

i just need to vent. i’m 38 weeks today with my first, born and raised in the US, and my husband’s mom immigratedd here about twenty years ago. we usually get along okay, but ever since the third trimester, the cultural differences have been off the charts.

she keeps insisting on all these traditional postpartum rules that i am not okay with, like telling me i can’t shower or wash my hair for a month after birth yuckk, and that i need to drink this specific hot herbal broth instead of water. i’ve tried setting boundaries nicely, but she just says this is how we do it, it's better for baby.

the breaking point happened tonight over my hospital bag. i’ve been trying to stay minimalist and organized because the hospital literally provides most of the recovery stuff. I packed my mom kit, a comfy nursing bra, a couple of outfits for the baby, and my own toiletries into my 20' carry on. It all fit perfectly.

well, she came over, saw my suitcase, and completely lost it. she told me i absolutely cannot take my modern mom stuff because putting anything cold near my body after birth will trap wind inside me and make me sick permanently, and she insists i use these heavy, stiff cotton cloths she brought instead. then she started forcefully shoving random things into my bag, like multiple thick wool blankets (in the middle of june!!), massive thermos flasks for hot water, and (random charms to protect the baby from the evil eye, like seriouslyy).

when the zipper obviously wouldn't close, she started lecturing me about how my suitcase is way too small and demanding that i dump everything into a, oversized roller she brought from her house.

she's judging my product choices, and i’m sitting here crying because i feel like my entire birth experience is being hijacked. i wanted everything organized and under control, and now i'm looking at a suitcase full of stuff i don't even want.

any other first time moms dealing with intense immigrant MILs who don't understand boundaries? how do i politely tell her to back off without causing a massive family feud right before i go into labor?

I got my new rowing machine with the little budget I had, and this is my first proper fitness device after my walking pad that I got for myself to start working out. For quick context, I have never gotten gym equipment in my life before this. I know how a rowing machine works, at least basically, but there’s this constant feeling that my form is not right. Even when my posture is probably okay and everything seems fine, I still feel like I’m doing something wrong. Then I start overthinking every stroke, and it honestly demotivates me before I even get into the workout. I also have some app options too, like merach has its app and I have the subscription. It has videos/workouts on it too, so technically I should be using those to learn the form better, but I’m not even utilizing it properly. Maybe it’s just my brain making this harder than it needs to be. How did you stop overthinking your posture and just build the habit?

Over the past few years I've been getting gifts for my mom for Mothers Day and it's either something creative that I make for her and she keeps it but never uses it or I try getting something for her kitchen use that she needs.

But recently, I did my research and decided to get her something practical and got her power banks since she never had one and her phone is always down to the last battery percent. I wanted to get her something that won't just sit on the shelf and she will use it with her phone. I got her something useful and heres how you can get practical tech gifts for your non tech savvy moms.

P50 powerbank for portability:

This is for daily usage or when she travels. Easy to carry and fits inside sling bags and purses very easily. Very lightweight and comes in a lot of different colors so you can choose one that your mom would find cute. Charging is fast and can easily charge a phone and wireless earbuds.

P60 powerbank for capacity:

This is for long trips where she'll need multiple charges for her phone or tablet. It has more capacity and tends to charge multiple devices at the same time, so with the P63 she will be able to charge her phone and iPad with ease. More functional and won't need constant charging.

Getting my mom what she can use every day or when she needs may sound way practical but if you include engravings like I did with the powerbank and add a hand written note, then it becomes really personal.

I’ve been going back and forth on trying high performing tinted lenses for migraines/light sensitivity. I spend most of my day under fluorescent lights staring at a screen (office life). My optometrist mentioned them a while ago but I kept hesitating mostly because I didn’t want super intense tinted glasses that feel awkward to wear at work.

But but but I finally ordered them last month from firmoo. I went with a 25% lighter tint and it’s perfect. It looks like a stylish choice rather than appearing as really obvious.

The best part was the price. I managed to get the frames and these specialized lenses for around $40 which is wild considering some brands charge hundreds for migraine specific tech. Even with the added anti-reflective and anti-oil coatings, it stayed super budget friendly. I did have a small hiccup where I accidentally entered the wrong axis for my prescription but the support team was really helpful. They caught it, helped me resolve it quickly and my glasses still arrived at my doorstep here in Illinois within 11 days. Plus, because I added a backup pair and hit the $79 mark, the shipping was completely free.

I definitely recommend. They aren't always strong enough for prolonged screen time but for light sensitivity, they have been the best.

Started rowing in February. Got a merach r50 because I didn't want to spend Concept 2 money on something I might quit in a week. Been doing about 20-25 min in the mornings, usually 4 days a week. Some weeks 3 TBH

Weight hasn't changed much. Started at 198, currently at 193. But I wasn't eating that differently so that's probably why. My pants fit a bit better though and I don't get out of breath as fast when I take the stairs at the parking garage.

I was kind of hoping for more tbh. Like you see people posting these crazy before/afters and I definitely don't have that. But I also know I'm not really pushing that hard so it's fair.

The thing I didn't expect was how much it helps with my back. I sit at a desk all day and my lower back used to be stiff by day end. That's mostly gone now. Also sleeping a bit better.

Planning to start watching what I eat more seriously and maybe add some bodyweight stuff on off days. We'll see. Just wanted to post this because most rowing posts I see are either people who went super hard or people asking what to buy. Figured someone in the middle might be useful too.