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LPT: If you have a Roku device/TV, you can hide ads on the home screen by accessing the secret menu
From the home screen, do the following:
Press the home button 5 times
Press Up, right, down, left, up
This accesses the secret settings, change these settings to hide ads:
Cycle scrollable ads: Always Disabled
Cycle home screen ad banner server: Demo 3
You can also hide other things on your home screen by going to settings>home screen>hide
LPT: never lend money if you wouldn't be comfortable considering it a gift. There's always a very real chance you won't get it back, and you need to be okay with losing that sum.
LPT: never lend money if you wouldn't be comfortable considering it a gift. There's always a very real chance you won't get it back, and you need to be okay with losing that sum.
LPT: When you ask ADT Security to "transfer" your service to a new address, they will NOT automatically cancel service at your old address, and they will continue to charge you for it unless you explicitly use the words "cancel," "terminate," or "disconnect."
The person I spoke to even admitted that people ask to "transfer" or "relocate" their service to a new address (but never explicitly say "cancel," "terminate," or "disconnect" their old address) so they continue paying for it unknowingly, and that this happens **"all the time."**
Our bill was higher at the new address, but I assumed that this was because we were making payments on a $1,200, brand-new, more advanced system with features that weren't available in our old system.
The tenants at our old house have never used the system we've been inadvertently paying for. I can't even see this old address on my account online anymore, but I've been paying for it.
Now we're fighting for a refund and it's not guaranteed that we're going to get it. I've already spent over an hour and 20 minutes on a call arguing over semantics.
TLDR; Definitely call ADT Security if you've ever transferred service to make sure you're not still paying for service at your old house.
LPT: When you ask ADT Security to "transfer" your service to a new address, they will NOT automatically cancel service at your old address, and they will continue to charge you for it unless you explicitly use the words "cancel," "terminate," or "disconnect."
The person I spoke to even admitted that people ask to "transfer" or "relocate" their service to a new address (but never explicitly say "cancel," "terminate," or "disconnect" their old address) so they continue paying for it unknowingly, and that...
LPT: Use the 'two-minute rule' to tackle procrastination
If you're prone to procrastination, try using the 'two-minute rule' to get things done. The rule is simple: if a task takes two minutes or less to complete, do it immediately. This can include small tasks such as responding to an email, making a phone call, or putting away laundry. By tackling these small tasks right away, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and momentum to keep going. Plus, you'll be surprised how much you can get done in just a few minutes. So, the next time you're feeling stuck or unmotivated, try the two-minute rule and watch your productivity soar.
LPT: Use the 'two-minute rule' to tackle procrastination
If you're prone to procrastination, try using the 'two-minute rule' to get things done. The rule is simple: if a task takes two minutes or less to complete, do it immediately. This can include small tasks such as responding to an email, making a phone call, or putting away laundry. By tackling these small tasks right away, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and momentum to keep going. Plus, you'll be surprised how much you can get done in just a few minutes. So, the next time you're feeling stu...
LPT: When asking get-to-know-you questions try to use the word 'recently'. Instead of asking "What's your favorite tv show?" try "What's a show you're into recently?" This lets the other person say whatever first comes to mind without the pressure of having to choose one single favorite
LPT: When asking get-to-know-you questions try to use the word 'recently'. Instead of asking "What's your favorite tv show?" try "What's a show you're into recently?" This lets the other person say whatever first comes to mind without the pressure of having to choose one single favorite
LPT Request - What small purchase have you made that has had a significant impact on your life?
What small purchase have you made that has had a major positive impact on your life?
Price cap of 100$ roughly.
LPT Request - What small purchase have you made that has had a significant impact on your life?
What small purchase have you made that has had a major positive impact on your life?
Price cap of 100$ roughly.
LPT: Planning to be early often results in being on-time but less stressed, & more prepared
For example: You need to be somewhere at 12:30pm and it's a 20min drive. You plan to leave by 12:00pm to account for transit delays, parking and walking to your final destination. At 12:00pm you have a minute to go through a checklist of everything you need and might remember to grab an important thing you'd otherwise have forgotten.
A late bus, or a red-light won't stress you out as much knowing you still have a few minutes buffer.
Bonus Tip: If you end up arriving *too* early, you can usually wait out of sight until finally approaching your destination within a reasonable time.
Bonus Tip #2: It's always worth noting things that you should be late to (Dinner parties), Early to (Job Interviews, about 15min) and just about right on-time to (Meeting friends in a public place)
LPT: Planning to be early often results in being on-time but less stressed, & more prepared
For example: You need to be somewhere at 12:30pm and it's a 20min drive. You plan to leave by 12:00pm to account for transit delays, parking and walking to your final destination. At 12:00pm you have a minute to go through a checklist of everything you need and might remember to grab an important thing you'd otherwise have forgotten.
LPT: If you want to compliment someone on their appearance without sounding like a creep, compliment their outfit specifically.
LPT: If you want to compliment someone on their appearance without sounding like a creep, compliment their outfit specifically.
LPT: If you struggle with boundaries, teach yourself that “no” is a complete sentence
This goes both ways, saying no and hearing no.
You don’t need to give people reasons, justifications, excuses. A simple “no” is sufficient.
If you don’t like hearing “no,” learn. A lot of problems in your life comes from not being okay with hearing a simple “no.” You are not entitled to get your way.
Example: Alcohol
Don’t want to drink? No, thank you.
Want someone to have a drink with you, and they say no? Be okay with that. Don’t keep asking.
Same goes for:
being offered/offering food
being invited/inviting someone somewhere or to do an activity
“No” is a perfectly acceptable response
LPT: "Why did you leave your last company" is not your chance to badmouth about your ex company/bosses
Giving a vague answer (while accurate), like "I thought my career hit a wall, and I need something new" is totally acceptable. Even if you loath your old company or bosses, this is not a good time to burn a bridge and pain yourself as "not a team player". Save those to your best friends, or partners. In an interview, keep it short, simple, positive. You don't need to be brutally honest.
LPT: "Why did you leave your last company" is not your chance to badmouth about your ex company/bosses
Giving a vague answer (while accurate), like "I thought my career hit a wall, and I need something new" is totally acceptable. Even if you loath your old company or bosses, this is not a good time to burn a bridge and pain yourself as "not a team player". Save those to your best friends, or partners. In an interview, keep it short, simple, positive. You don't need to be brutally honest.
LPT Request: What is something you’ll avoid based on the knowledge and experience from your profession?
LPT Request: What is something you’ll avoid based on the knowledge and experience from your profession?
LPT Instead of throwing out your rotisserie chicken carcass, use it to make chicken stock that is way better than anything you can buy in a store.
Recipe:
* 1 rotisserie chicken carcass (meat bits, bones, skin and all)
* 1 small onion, quartered
* \~3 cloves of garlic, crushed
* 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
* 1-2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
* Salt, pepper, and herbs as desired (I like to add salt/pepper at the end, and taste it each time I add more until its just right).
You don't even need to peel the onion or skin the carrots. It's all getting boiled and strained anyway.
Throw it all in a pot, cover with water, and boil for 2 hours. Once its done, filter the liquid through a strainer and throw it in the fridge. After it cools, skim the fat off the top, and your stock is ready to go. This stock will be WAY better than anything you buy in a store and WAY cheaper. Of course, you can also double the recipe for more stock, or add more/less of any of the ingredients to make it your own!
Also, if you want to make a lot of stock, say for a family, you can freeze multiple carcasses until you've got enough for a big batch.
Good for: gravy, soup bases, sauces, replacing water for rice/risotto, etc.
LPT: Don't swat bees! Best explanation for kids.
Most people's first reaction is to swat at a bee when they get close. I taught my kids (and others) this little tip years ago, and actually showed a kid real-time in line at an amusement park.
A bee came flying by and he started swatting. I told him:
1. He's just looking for flowers. Stand still. You're so big, he won't see you, and won't think he can sting you. Compare yourself to a tree.
2. If the bee gets too close, 'use the force' to push him away. Put your hand up like you're saying stop and move towards him.
No sooner did I finish, a 2nd bee buzzed between us. I said 'let's try it'. We both stood still, and he actually 'pushed' the bee away. He was so excited it worked, he high-fived me and his mom. His mom said I just changed his life. LOL
LPT: Don't swat bees! Best explanation for kids.
Most people's first reaction is to swat at a bee when they get close. I taught my kids (and others) this little tip years ago, and actually showed a kid real-time in line at an amusement park.
A bee came flying by and he started swatting. I told him:...
LPT: Use your calendar as your to-do list. Assigning dedicated time to tasks increases the likelyhood of you acting upon it.
LPT: Use your calendar as your to-do list. Assigning dedicated time to tasks increases the likelyhood of you acting upon it.
LPT: Ever need a temporary email but don't want to create a whole new account? Replace "gmail.com" with "googlemail.com" in your address & create an auto deletion filter. This way, all mail sent to addresses ending in "googlemail.com" goes to trash & you'll have a clutter free inbox.
Gmail treats "@gmail.com" & "@googlemail.com" as the same user account. Using this method, you can have two inboxes, one for all the important mails & the second for all the trash (pun intended).
By creating an auto deletion filter with the query **to:(\*@googlemail.com)**, you can have a spam free inbox.
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Furthermore, Gmail also allows adding dots (.) & plus (+) in the username giving you unlimited addresses, like:
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LPT: Ever need a temporary email but don't want to create a whole new account? Replace "gmail.com" with "googlemail.com" in your address & create an auto deletion filter. This way, all mail sent to addresses ending in "googlemail.com" goes to trash & you'll have a clutter free inbox.
Gmail treats "@gmail.com" & "...
LPT: Waving someone through a stop sign when they stopped after you is not doing anybody a favour and most competent drivers are just annoyed at you for behaving unpredictably
LPT: Waving someone through a stop sign when they stopped after you is not doing anybody a favour and most competent drivers are just annoyed at you for behaving unpredictably
LPT: don't automatically go to Amazon for everything. Buying straight from the manufacturer can be sometimes cheaper and you know the product isn't counterfeit.
I was looking at the Anker Powercore Fusion 521, and on Amazon it's listed as "$10 off" for a price of $60. On Anker's website, first of all $60 is the base price, it is not discounted at all. Second, they have a code for $20 off your purchase, making the $60 battery bank $40, with free shipping. Amazon lies to you.
LPT: don't automatically go to Amazon for everything. Buying straight from the manufacturer can be sometimes cheaper and you know the product isn't counterfeit.
I was looking at the Anker Powercore Fusion 521, and on Amazon it's listed as "$10 off" for a price of $60. On Anker's website, first of all $60 is the base price, it is not discounted at all. Second, they have a code for $20 off your purchase, making the $60 battery bank $40, with free shipping. Amazon lies to you.
LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it.
Also, have them install lights in the attic.
LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it.
Also, have them install lights in the attic.
LPT: When meeting new people, ask them about their hobbies instead of their job. It leads to more engaging and enjoyable conversations
I've found that asking people about their hobbies or interests rather than their job creates more enjoyable and memorable conversations. It allows the person to talk about something they're passionate about, and you might discover common ground or learn something new. This approach also helps avoid potentially awkward situations if someone is unhappy with their job or currently unemployed.
Give it a try next time you meet someone new, and you might be surprised by how much more engaging and meaningful your conversations become!
LPT: When meeting new people, ask them about their hobbies instead of their job. It leads to more engaging and enjoyable conversations
I've found that asking people about their hobbies or interests rather than their job creates more enjoyable and memorable conversations. It allows the person to talk about something they're passionate about, and you might discover common ground or learn something new. This approach also helps avoid potentially awkward situations if someone is unhappy with their job or currently unemployed.
Give it a try next time you meet someone new, and you might...
If you speak to someone who is wearing a motorcycle helmet and they don't respond or acknowledge you, don't take it as an insult. All motorcycle helmet are at least partially noise-canceling, and some are EXTREMELY noise-canceling. A lot of us even wear earplugs inside our helmets as well.
If you speak to someone who is wearing a motorcycle helmet and they don't respond or acknowledge you, don't take it as an insult. All motorcycle helmet are at least partially noise-canceling, and some are EXTREMELY noise-canceling. A lot of us even wear earplugs inside our helmets as well.