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Had to deal with the bug where macOS does not login even with the correct password even on reinstall last year on several M1 macs. Frustrating to say the least! Apple should not be…

-BTC and all cryptocurrencies are banned in the United States -The [low paid] labor shortage continues -Build back better (BBB) doesn't get passed -Roe v. Wade is overturned, resul…

Lex Friedman podcast was by far the best This year followed by Freakanomics.

Exactly. Don’t ask about it or collect it. Yes race existed but it should but be the detriment of anything else.

The federal estate tax exemption is still high, but state estate taxes are much lower, like a million to a million and a half. Anyone who has a decent 401k + house will have that o…

You can still get ACA subsidies if you fall within the income level it's not means tested, they absolutely designed it this way to be gamed. Also qualified distributions from a ROT…

Get done with college at 22, work 7 years and retire at the age of 29. This is not impossible. Just most people don't want to do it, but it's totally available.

$12000 saved per month for seven years in the stock market S&P500 FZROX or VTSAX will give you ballpark 1-1.5MM inflation-adjusted (10% return yoy - 2% inflation) this is average t…

So you’re saying that is a gigantic target for China and Russia to go after lol. It would mean some change for the which might not be bad but that’s kinda like arguing for terroris…

I’d use a Lenovo t400 or t60 laptop that is fully repairable and also pretty durable. Hook that up to a ham radio data network and you’re in business.

Think about what your actual cash outflow categories really are. 5-10% increase in the price of food or household items is nothing when so much of our income is already going to ho…

Well if you feel like putting something like this music holder above/behind your webcam that will do the trick to hold notes lol. https://www.amazon.com/American-Plating-502N-Valve…

The whole concept of cheating vs using available resources to solve a problem doesn't really make sense IMO. We have a smartphone with google/wolfram alpha/etc with us at all times…

You can also build a good network working on open source software, committing to GitHub and talking to people at meetups. CS is really unique and wonderful in this aspect as the “m…

And this is why I'm not voting for Biden again or any Democrat that supports these monsters in 2024. We have to draw the line somewhere, and if it takes the Democrats losing anothe…

Alcohol and tobacco are also hugely addictive and harmful. This has been obvious for many years, yet the $$$ from these industries still keeps them afloat. Why should the governmen…

I’d like a monitor with the following specs: 4096x2160 true 4K resolution 24 or 27” 120 or 144hz refresh rate Under $1000 Too difficult to make happen?

Women are already over represented in some stem fields. Men are over represented in others. From pew “ Women make up half (50%) of those employed in STEM jobs, slightly higher than…

Yes. You can get cheaper further out, but traffic can make commuting pretty bad. https://www.redfin.com/city/1387/WA/Bellevue/housing-market Basically FIRE approach doesn't work in…

It was either 5 or 6 match into vanguard, which is ok but not great. I saved 105% of my income for a couple years as they paid for all my living expenses including food, although I…

Yeah you filter by list of top paid apps.

220k in Roth, early 30s. Should be about 5-15MM USD in the late 2050s with an inflation adjusted rate of return of ~8% and an annual contribution of about $6000, also increasing an…