u/jarman65

Are any of the 3rd party remotes worth it?

We have the lightning version of the current Apple TV remote and the right navigation button double clicks and is incredibly frustrating so I'm looking for a replacement. Are any of the third party remotes any good or should I just get a new remote from Apple? Or for $70 more just upgrade my entire Apple TV as I'm still on the 2021 version?

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u/jarman65 — 12 hours ago

Arizona Premium Mattress or Latex Mattress Factory?

I've narrowed my mattress search down to these two latex hybrid mattresses that seem to offer the best value for a talalay latex hybrid. I'm 5'10" 160lbs, my wife is 5'4" 115lbs and we're both side sleepers. I also sleep hot. The mattresses appear to be very similar with some minor differences. The Luxerion has a 1" support foam layer under the coils, they use different coils, and the cover materials are different. Curious to hear which one will be more comfortable, durable, or sleep cooler. And which company is better to deal with.

LMF Luxerion Hybrid

  • Cover: Cotton
  • Fire Barrier: Rayon
  • Latex: 3" Talalay
  • Coils: 14ga center, 12.5ga perimeter, unknown manufacturer
  • 1" Certi-Pur support foam

APM Eco Sleep Hybrid

  • Cover: Bamboo and wool
  • Latex: 3" Talalay #28 medium
  • Coils: Bolsa 15ga center, 16ga perimeter

I also looked at the Nolah Natural, Happsy, and Naturepedic. Thanks in advance!

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u/jarman65 — 12 hours ago

Grocery totes with rigid bottom?

I have 5 or 6 Harbor Freight tote bags that I use for grocerices and have lasted me probably 10 years now but are starting to rip and fall apart. They're made from some sort of polyester fabric and have a rigid plastic bottom so I'm looking for replacements made from renewable materials. Can anyone recommend some similar tote bags with a rigid bottom? The ones I have are a great size at 14"W x 9"L x 15"H.

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u/jarman65 — 3 days ago
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Dumb idea to upgrade from Apple TV 4K (2021) to 3rd gen (2022)?

Ever since the iOS 26 update my 2nd gen Apple TV 4k has been dog slow and buggy so I'm thinking about upgrading to the 3rd gen. Our remote also registers two clicks when pressing the right button on the directional pad which is incredibly annoying and another reason I want to upgrade. I've been waiting for several years for a refresh but who knows when Apple will finally release it at this point. Should I expect an improvement in performance by upgrading or should I just wait? I would probably go with the Wifi only model as I can't get an ethernet cable to our living room TV.

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u/jarman65 — 4 days ago

Any reason not to get the Nolah Natural over Avocado or any other latex hybrid?

We've decided we want a medium firmness latex hybrid mattress and I'm trying to narrow it down and make a decision. I sleep hot, I'm a sidesleeper, and we want to avoid any mattress made from petroleum products like memory foam which is why we want latex.

We checked out a local online mattress brand showroom in Chicago called Sleepare. They had the Avocado Green and Birch Luxe Natural on display which both seemed comfortable enough. I asked the sales rep about the Nolah Natural because it uses talalay latex instead of the dunlap in the Avocado Green and it's about $500 cheaper. He said the materials are not great and they have QC issues but I'm assuming he's saying that because he doesn't earn a commission. Should I take his opinion with a grain of salt and is there any reason to avoid the Nolah Natural and go with a different mattress?

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u/jarman65 — 5 days ago

Is there a way to only see most recent foods from a specific meal?

When adding foods to a specific meal group, does Lose It only show recent foods from that meal group? MFP does this and I'm looking for a replacement for it. Having briefly played around with the app, it seems like it shows a mix of foods I've eaten before and random foods I've never eaten.

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u/jarman65 — 7 days ago

Automatic $60 late fee when buying a city sticker for a new vehicle?

I just purchased a new vehicle a few weeks ago and I'm trying to buy a city sticker on the city clerk website. The email I received from the city clerk says:

"PLEASE NOTE: New records – by default – include a $60.00 late fee ($30.00 for senior-discounted stickers) as well as monthly prorated charges through your new sticker expiration."

When I go to check out on EZ buy it's charging me that $60 late fee. Am I not within the 30 day grace period and is there any way to avoid the $60 fee?

Update: I figured it out on the City Clerk website. I clicked "New Resident and Vehicle Registration" which didn't have a box to attach the bill of sale. I didn't see the box below it for "New Vehicle Registration" which does have the box. Slightly confusing and not super clear or maybe I'm just an idiot.

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u/jarman65 — 9 days ago

Is there a way to only see recent foods for a specific meal?

I noticed it defaults to showing your recent foods for every meal which is kinda a pain. I hav specific foods I only eat for specific meals. This is one thing MyFitnessPal actually does right.

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u/jarman65 — 13 days ago

I was reading up on it recently and it sounds like it could really reduce a lot of the red tape and bureaucracy that is slowing down new housing development.

The BUILD Plan would:

  1. Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Allow homeowners to build coach houses and basement apartments - creating flexible, lower-cost options for seniors, students, and young families.
  2. Limit costly parking mandates Reduce or eliminate mandatory parking requirements for small and affordable homes, lowering construction costs and prioritizing housing over excessive car storage.
  3. Encourage smaller-lot and starter homes Make it easier to build modest, attainable homes so the next generation of Illinoisans can afford homeownership.
  4. Modernize building codes Allow single-stair exits for low- and mid-rise residential buildings (with modern fire safety standards), enabling more family-sized apartments with better layouts and more windows.
  5. Streamline permitting Prevent unnecessary delays by allowing third-party plan reviews when local governments miss deadlines.

I think 2, 4, and 5 will have the biggest impact on Chicago in particular. Especially modernizing building codes -- people really have no idea how much of an impact the dual-staircase requirement has on what can be built and the apartment layouts it pigeonholes us into vs what can be built in Europe. This About Here video does an awesome job explaining it.

I also came across a letter writing campaign in case anyone else is interested in doing everything they can to get this legislation passed. It took me maybe 30 seconds to fill it out.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-the-build-plan/

u/jarman65 — 16 days ago