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Comment on Does anyone want to buy an unused Pixel 10? in ~tech
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Comment on Does anyone want to buy an unused Pixel 10? in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentIt is the same thing. If the carrier unlocks the phone, the bootloader unlock toggle will be available in dev options. edit: I have installed Graphene on multiple AT&T and Verizon Pixels (***but...It is the same thing. If the carrier unlocks the phone, the bootloader unlock toggle will be available in dev options.
edit: I have installed Graphene on multiple AT&T and Verizon Pixels (***but not a Pixel 10).
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Comment on Does anyone want to buy an unused Pixel 10? in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentVerizon can unlock it once the payment plan completes. Things might get murky if it's sold to a third party; edit:...Verizon can unlock it once the payment plan completes. Things might get murky if it's sold to a third party;
at the very least you'll need to remain available to the buyer to facilitate the unlock.edit: https://www.verizon.com/business/support/equipment-devices-services/wireless-devices/unlock-device/
Do I have to do anything to have my device unlocked?
No. Your device will be unlocked automatically as long the following applies:
You’re 60 days from purchase (if purchased before 1/27/2026)
Your device is paid in full.
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Comment on Best Bluetooth controller for sub $50? in ~games
dreamless_patio LinkI do not own this specifically but I do have 3 other 8bitdo controllers and I love them all. https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Gaming-Controller-Bluetooth-Joysticks-Console/dp/B0DK36N98QI do not own this specifically but I do have 3 other 8bitdo controllers and I love them all.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Gaming-Controller-Bluetooth-Joysticks-Console/dp/B0DK36N98Q
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Comment on Upgrade desktop to win11 when hardware isn’t supported? in ~tech
dreamless_patio (edited )Link ParentIt will be a pirated copy of Windows, since if you paid for a license you wouldn't need to use this guide or activation scripts.It will be a pirated copy of Windows, since if you paid for a license you wouldn't need to use this guide or activation scripts.
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Comment on Accessing a Google account without attaching to the phone on Android in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentK-9 Mail and Thunderbird are functionally identical apps, and I can also recommend FairEmail.K-9 Mail and Thunderbird are functionally identical apps, and I can also recommend FairEmail.
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Comment on [SOLVED] Requesting help for Android Auto troubleshooting assistance in ~tech
dreamless_patio LinkMost of my problems with Android Auto have been due to poor quality or worn out cables. I would first try a new USB3 spec cable (shielded with a decent jacket) before going crazy with the...Most of my problems with Android Auto have been due to poor quality or worn out cables. I would first try a new USB3 spec cable (shielded with a decent jacket) before going crazy with the software.
Make sure you have all the system and app updates as well.
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Comment on What is your strangely specific phobia? in ~talk
dreamless_patio Link ParentIt would take an act of god to make a microwave run with the door open. There are many failsafes chained together that bring the probability of cooking yourself inconceivably low....It would take an act of god to make a microwave run with the door open. There are many failsafes chained together that bring the probability of cooking yourself inconceivably low.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f5vQmQ6Wp4U&t=4m34s
That being said, I would NOT buy the ICYXHWP or whatever the newest brand is off Amazon. Get something that's listed and tested in your country (aka something from an appliance or big box store).
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
dreamless_patio LinkI've been using FreeTaxUSA for several years now; I've never had any issues, but my taxes are very simple.I've been using FreeTaxUSA for several years now; I've never had any issues, but my taxes are very simple.
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Comment on Honey did nothing wrong in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentI took a look at their most recent videos, and all have an affiliate link disclaimer in the description. Amazon affiliate links do not "poach the commissions" like Honey is doing, and the...I took a look at their most recent videos, and all have an affiliate link disclaimer in the description.
poach the commissions from anything that you buy for a few days
Amazon affiliate links do not "poach the commissions" like Honey is doing, and the commissions on indirect product purchases apply to the sale if made within 24 hours of clicking the link, not a few days.
Please provide any references or resources you have available if this is incorrect.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentYes and no... for home use you can get away with something like this.Yes and no... for home use you can get away with something like this.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentIt is literally just the cable modem, not an integrated modem/router. Not sure if that would be helpful for your situation.It is literally just the cable modem, not an integrated modem/router. Not sure if that would be helpful for your situation.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio Link ParentYes good point, I looked at the datasheet and it makes no mention of a fan. I can't imagine anything else would be causing noise like a helicopter though. Very strange.Yes good point, I looked at the datasheet and it makes no mention of a fan. I can't imagine anything else would be causing noise like a helicopter though. Very strange.
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Comment on A Helicopter In My Cable Modem in ~comp
dreamless_patio LinkSounds like the fan has mechanically failed or is close to it. Unless you're up to the task of opening and replacing the fan, I'd work with the seller to get a replacement or refund. Otherwise, I...Sounds like the fan has mechanically failed or is close to it. Unless you're up to the task of opening and replacing the fan, I'd work with the seller to get a replacement or refund.
Otherwise, I would recommend cans of compressed air or an ESD safe blower. Vacuums can cause huge amounts of static buildup that may damage sensitive components.
Depending on your ISP, I have an old/unused but perfectly serviceable Arris modem I can send you free of charge. I will check the model later today if you're interested.
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Comment on Norwegian payment service Vipps becomes world's first company to launch competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhone – follows agreement with European regulators in ~tech
dreamless_patio Link ParentIn an ideal world, the wallet app would also be interoperable. Baby steps.In an ideal world, the wallet app would also be interoperable. Baby steps.
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Comment on eBooks cost too much in ~books
dreamless_patio (edited )Link ParentNot to whack the hornet nest, but isn't this one of the few selling points of NFTs that actually makes any sense? DRM locking digital goods and allowing transfer of ownership or usage by digital...Not to whack the hornet nest, but isn't this one of the few selling points of NFTs that actually makes any sense? DRM locking digital goods and allowing transfer of ownership or usage by digital certificates to other people in many secondhand markets? It makes a lot of sense to me, but to be honest I haven't put the time into understanding much about crypto and how all that works.
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Comment on Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters in ~games
dreamless_patio (edited )Link ParentWell Empress has been quite the character for a while now. Maybe you're thinking of their statements made when releasing Hogwarts Legacy?Well Empress has been quite the character for a while now. Maybe you're thinking of their statements made when releasing Hogwarts Legacy?
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Comment on Happy birthday, Dreamcast! Sega's iconic and final console turns 25 this month. in ~games
dreamless_patio Link ParentCheck out the VM2 if you haven't already: https://www.dreammods.net/store/p6/VM2.htmlCheck out the VM2 if you haven't already: https://www.dreammods.net/store/p6/VM2.html
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Comment on Grokking KOReader in ~books
dreamless_patio Link Parenthttps://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217160 see: registration bypassing That plus using calibre-web is enough for my privacy needs.https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217160
see: registration bypassing
That plus using calibre-web is enough for my privacy needs.
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Comment on Deadlock breaks 100,000 concurrent players with new peak in ~games
dreamless_patio Link ParentI have never played anything in the genre, and my first match k/d was 0-30 along with a couple other new players. The team chat was...less than supportive. I uninstalled because I don't have...I have never played anything in the genre, and my first match k/d was 0-30 along with a couple other new players. The team chat was...less than supportive. I uninstalled because I don't have thousands of hours to sink into it until it potentially gets fun.
Yeah I was doing some research and it's murkier than I remember. Both functions are at least controlled by the same system:
https://grapheneos.org/install/web#enabling-oem-unlocking
I've had no issues carrier unlocking (and then bootloader unlocking) an AT&T Pixel 6 and 8, and a Verizon Pixel 7; but clearly the best advice is to just get the unlocked model directly from Google!
Cheers