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In case it matters to this question - this is a small, single user account. The majority of my AWS spend is domain registry costs, a couple of lambdas, dynamodb and some R53. That's about it. Average monthly spend is around $10.

I use a password manager (1Password in this case).

I have my root account separate from the main admin-level account I use day-to-day. Haven't needed to login to root account for a long time.

I have no problem logging into my admin account (IAM), which of course also has 2FA, and I use 1Password to store the credentials. Sign-in works.

I wanted to make some account/organizational changes, so I attempted to login to my root user. User & password accepted, but keep failing on MFA.

I'm not signed up for any support plan, so not sure how to proceed here.

Few days ago, I was on the site https://www.lovecoffeelife.com/ because they claimed to have something I wanted in stock.

Went through the purchasing process - but couldn't get to any sort of confirmation page. Just some sort of error that really made no sense, so I just gave up.

Fortunately I ordered using one of my virtual credit cards (shout out to privacy.com). I use these virtual cards for most of my online purchasing.

Now, a few days later, I am getting multiple attempts to use that same virtual card. I have closed the card, and I'm not really out of pocket.

So, just sharing this experience as a word of caution...

Attempted transactions on my virtual card.

I have an order waiting to go... but I need to replace several smoke detectors at home.

Store page was saying "June"... Now says "July" 🤦🏼‍♂️

My system has been live for almost 10 years. I'm in Northern CA. I am unfortunately tied to PG&E, and on NEM2.

On a normal, cloud-free, summer day, I am generating around 45-48kWh per day.

I would like to update my inverter (Sunny Boy 7000TL-US-22), and install some batteries.

Some questions:

1. Can I do it myself?
2. Can I do it without involving either PG&E or local authorities (permitting)?
3. Can I add batteries without effecting my NEM2 status?

I don't want a full off-grid setup, since when we are away, I want to be sending the max amount TO the grid and sticking it to PG&E in any way I can.

I would also like to have the ability to possibly add some ground-mount panels (roof is full) to the system.

I know I could go through an installer, but those that I have spoken to are asking tens of thousands of $$$ for a couple of batteries. Many simply try and push me to a PPA, rather than a self-owned system. We own our system 100% - no loan balance.

My system has been live for almost 10 years. I'm in Northern CA. I am unfortunately tied to PG&E, and on NEM2.

On a normal, cloud-free, summer day, I am generating around 45-48kWh per day.

I would like to update my inverter (Sunny Boy 7000TL-US-22), and install some batteries.

Some questions:

1. Can I do it myself?
2. Can I do it without involving either PG&E or local authorities (permitting)?
3. Can I add batteries without effecting my NEM2 status?

FFS. I have just spent the last hour going around in circles trying to add a new AppleTV (latest gen) to my account.

Thought it was an issue with my iPhone, or something else.

https://preview.redd.it/tck7bw7scb7h1.jpg?width=4366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5220d5e60875314a34a82f4052f56c934665e1af

It took me far too long to figure out that it was complaining about the YubiKey(s) on my AppleID account, and not something else...

FFS.

I have some significant cracks developing in my house's exterior (south-facing, if that matters).

I am located in Northern CA - so for the next 5 - 6 months it's going to be hot an dry here.

Is it ok to fill these cracks with caulk, and then paint?

If so, does some one have a recommendation for a particular brand or type of caulk?

Will they ever appear?