Now X posts can lock replies to only allow comment from verified accounts Image: The VergeThe latest turn in the Elon Musk-directed platform X, previously known as Twitter, is that users can now block unverified accounts from replying to their posts. This change arrives about 11 months after Musk launched paid verification for Twitter Blue, apportioning blue checkmark labels to people willing to part with $7.99 per m…

LPT: Limit the volume on your earbuds and headphones to 70 decibels or less. Both iPhone and Android have settings to allow this. Just a few hours at 85 decibels or above can cause permanent hearing loss. And tinnitus is something you don’t want for the rest of your life. Do yourself a favor. Turn it down. submitted by /u/NCRider

Biden Administration Waives Laws to Allow Expansion of Border Wall The government cited the high numbers of migrants in the Rio Grande Valley in justifying the decision to waive a host of regulations.

FRA to Koln train – how much time to allow from flight landing to train departure? Hello, I need to get from FRA airport to Koln Hbf in December. I have the DB Navigator app and notice the price of tickets skyrocket when trying to buy them last minute. Buying a flex ticket in advance is still 85+ euro, so I think I will chance it and buy a timed ticket for ~ 18 euro. How much time should I allow from exiting the plane to gett…

LPT: Want to take cold showers? Brush your teeth while taking a cold shower. It will distract your brain and allow you to breath normally Put your mental focus on cleaning your teeth properly. Once you breathe normally, a cold shower will be very easy to bear. submitted by /u/Donjarox

U.S. Will Allow Nearly 500,000 Venezuelan Migrants to Work Legally The move, announced late Wednesday, followed intense lobbying by New York Democrats before and during President Biden’s visit to New York City this week.

Amazon will now allow cashierless checkout for clothing Previously, the system was primarily in use at convenience and grocery stores.

LPT – Many credit cards allow you to create a one use “virtual card”. Use it for free trials that require a CC, so you cannot be auto-renewed. This is a feature on many cards. You can log into the app or card’s online portal and creat a “virtual card”. The virtual card will have a 16 digit CC number, expiration date, and CVV code that is different than the numbers on your actual CC. These can be used to sign up for “free” subscriptions that require a CC and auto-renew if you don’t canc…

Don’t wait until the last minute to renew your passport or get one if you don’t have it. It can take months, depending on the country. Keep it active to reduce travel delays and allow for short-notice trips. Some countries require at least six months validity for issuing visas. Havin As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned the hard way that it’s crucial to fully evaluate your hotel room as soon as you check-in. By taking a few minutes to test the functionality of various amenities, you can save yourself from potential inconveniences later on. Here’s a checklist to help you get started: Check the water: Turn on the sink and sho…

Any idea why they decided to only allow certain users to user TikToks “Text-to-Speech” feature I messaged TikTok about why the “Text-to-Speech” feature disappeared, and I got a response saying it’s only available to a select number of users. There was no way to message them back and ask why this choice was made. I thought thus was a very cool and useful feature. I can understand maybe limiting the voices used, but uniting the feature alto…

Parents won’t allow me to get a job during college. I 18M just started my first semester in college, but I live with my parents because it’s a commuter university, so I’ve been able to receive a large student refund. I do not need to pay student loans or pay for housing, so my refund ~3k a semester goes towards gas, food, and savings. Everytime I bring up the idea that I want to work, my parents …

C.F.T.C. Weighs Proposal to Allow U.S. Betting on Control of Congress A New York exchange wants to allow high-dollar trading on the partisan divide on Capitol Hill, but lawmakers and watchdogs worry it could undermine public confidence in elections.

Why doesn’t Ticketmaster allow selling below face value? I went to a concert the other night and my gf wasn’t feeling well last minute. I tried to get someone to take my extra ticket but couldn’t. It was a last minute cancel so I tried to put the tickets on Ticketmaster resale. But the resale price would not allow me to list the seats for under $100. There was no way that was going to sell with two ho…

Why does Amazon allow chinese sellers to do whatever they want? I have seen and lived countless stories or Chinese systematic black hat abuse and takeover of legitimate US seller businesses yet its only American sellers that get punished. Example-https://medium.com/@david073/7-million-dollar-amazon-bankrupt-cf977fb085f5 Another example-https://medium.com/asgtg/does-amazon-have-a-bias-towards-legitimate-hones…

401k plan does not allow loans Background. I had to take a 150k loan at 8.5% over 5 years for my divorce settlement. I have that in my 401k, however it doesn’t allow loans. If I leave my job can I roll that into a 401k that allows loans? Obviously I’d rather have my 401k get an 8.5% return AND not have to pay the bank 8.5%. The payment on the 150k is basically crippling me. N…

Will an enhanced state ID allow me to drive far into Mexico or just within the border zone? I just got invited last minute to go to Mexico with some friends – they’re driving across the border in Arizona and then renting a car in Mexico. I do have a valid passport but I don’t have it on me at the moment. I do have an enhanced state ID that is supposed to allow me to cross the border by car, but I’m a little cautious about whether they …

At what point do you feel like you don’t allow yourself to enjoy life due to fear of mismanaging finances? Turning 20 this year, and I feel like sometimes I don’t let myself enjoy life to the fullest due to not budgeting correctly and fear of ending up with nothing. Quick rundown: After taxes I end up with 4.8k a month. Been at the job for (Almost) 1.5 years already, good relationship with my manager. Rent is 1750 (+50 utilities/Wi-Fi) Insurance $110…

LPT: Don’t allow push notifications from any mobile apps unless you really need them My previous phone was absolutely flooded with random, unwanted, push notifications and I hated it. Since getting my new phone, I’ve made sure to only allow push notifications for certain, specific apps (think direct messaging platforms, or apps I really care about) such that when I do get a push notification on my phone it’s almost always for so…

Google Messages no longer allow copying of 2FA codes. On both Stable and Beta releases of Messages, I no longer have the ability to copy 2FA codes from the notification pop-ups I can’t find a setting for this. submitted by /u/Valaris

LPT: Many credit cards have a tool that allow you to generate a one-time-use card card number. This feature has many use cases. One example is to avoid auto renewals for subscriptions. submitted by /u/PluckPubes