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If I buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 in Canada as a gift for someone in eastern Europe, will they have difficulty with SIM cards and/or carriers there? I have read that this is sometimes an issue with Samsung Galaxy, as there is some kind of regionality to them - though this may apply to older models only. [more inside]
posted by walkinginsunshine at 5:11 PM - 4 answers

So when I react with a gif to a text, the recipient is getting something like "Reaccionó con [emoji] a [text message]" I cannot for the life of me figure out why. [more inside]
posted by rhymedirective at 9:09 AM - 7 answers

Our group uses google calendar with jotform to submit a new event. Is it possible to cancel an event? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 5:42 PM - 1 answers

Ran too many appliances at the same time last night, overloaded my kitchen, and now one of my outlets is dead. Is there anything I can try before having to pay for an electrician? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee at 6:00 AM - 11 answers

Is there a way to play a dvd or blu ray and have the video appear on my iPad? I don’t necessarily need to control the dvd on my iPad, though pausing would be nice, and it would all be on my own home network. I know how to play stuff on my iPad and have it appear on my tv. I want, basically, the opposite of that, though the tv is not necessary. [more inside]
posted by Mizu at 3:43 PM - 13 answers

Within the last few weeks I read an article about an AI "ad butler" that creates, bids, buys, tracks, and manages ads on various platforms, but now I can't find the article or remember the tool it was reviewing. The tool was being used by someone with a small business, which was why it caught my attention. I do see some ai ad tools aimed at the enterprise level, but that's not me.  [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl at 12:29 PM - 2 answers

I'm mostly only on Facebook for the parent groups, and wondering if we could do the same thing outside of Big Tech. By "same thing" I mean multiple closed/private communities for Seattle parents, ideally with posts and threaded discussions. Something like private subreddits, the FOSS version thereof. Or a non-Discord Discord. [more inside]
posted by splitpeasoup at 9:57 AM - 4 answers

I'm not asking somebody to do my homework for me, but where could I go to learn how to build a Google Sheet that functions as an iOS-friendly simple budget app? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 5:06 AM - 4 answers

I live in Seattle. I know I can get CBC via Comcast (Xfinity). I don't have cable and don't want to sign up for it again. Are there specific ways to set up an antenna or other gadgetry to get Canadian/BC television without cable from the Seattle area? I have used antennas in the past but have not been able to get much more than a handful of local stations. Looking for specific answers as opposed to vague suggestions about VPNs, say, that streaming options appear to be able to defeat. Thanks.
posted by They sucked his brains out! at 8:20 PM - 6 answers

I am considering getting a new car. My current car predates all the sort of smart screen tech and, because of the principle of the thing, I am concerned about privacy issues in the event that I get a more recent vehicle. [more inside]
posted by Whale Oil at 2:20 PM - 6 answers

My mom has been in a nursing home about four years. For most of that time, we have been able to call her room's landline directly, and she has been able to call out. In the last couple weeks, something changed and we can no longer call her directly (we get a message that the call cannot be completed), though she can still call us. Any idea what might have changed or what we can do to call her directly (without getting a cell phone*)? [more inside]
posted by Glinn at 9:16 AM - 11 answers

I'd like to block Firefox from showing me pictures of the orange menace. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by Dashy at 6:12 AM - 6 answers

Is there any UPS for my Verizon FiOS router (CR1000a) that will neatly stack underneath it? I don't need to power anything else, just this 12v/5a device. I would prefer something that simply sits underneath the router -- I don't want a giant power strip-looking thing on the floor.
posted by wenestvedt at 7:52 PM - 2 answers

I have an old X10 AC control module that I use with a remote to control two lamps that are very difficult to reach. I would like to replace it with something that's Alexa-compatible (I have an Echo Dot) but also allows some type of physical remote control. Trying to find something like this on Amazon's site is an exercise in frustration. I'd like to believe something like this exists, but am I just dreaming?
posted by tommasz at 1:52 PM - 3 answers

Is it possible to convert this hard drive (salvaged from an Apple) to a USB drive? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 7:08 AM - 7 answers

I often have thoughts or ideas when I'm in the car, but I have no easy way to capture them. I have an iPhone, but I don't want to fiddle with it while I'm driving. I'm seeking an app (or possibly a standalone device) that I can safely use while driving. [more inside]
posted by akk2014 at 9:39 AM - 11 answers

So my Samsung S22+ on Verizon has been doing this thing where all of a sudden I get dropped from the network and it goes into "Emergency Calls Only" mode. I've had the SIM card replaced several times and yesterday converted to an eSIM but it it still happening. [more inside]
posted by tafetta, darling! at 8:59 AM - 4 answers

I am new to reddit and my posts to subgroups keeping getting deleted with no reason. Can you please explain and provide tips? I also emailed the mods.
posted by TRUELOTUS at 7:46 AM - 10 answers

I’ve already asked the management of my apt. Building; they don’t know. Yes, I have a measuring tape, but it’s limited. Tell me the name of an APP that will do this work, preferably free. I know they exist. Please, respond with an app suggestion ONLY. (iPhone)
posted by BostonTerrier at 6:55 AM - 2 answers

I'd like to try and help mutual-aid efforts I'm involved in to move away from the endless meeting that is chat, but afraid that it's not really very possible. [more inside]
posted by Jack Karaoke at 7:47 PM - 6 answers