LPT: Set Aside a Dedicated Fund for Impromptu Expenses When budgeting, it’s common to allocate a buffer amount for unexpected or emergency expenses. However, this approach might fall short if the buffer is too small or the expenses exceed expectations. To better manage such situations, consider setting aside a separate fund specifically for impromptu expenses, covering a period of six months to a ye…

Thoughts on a dedicated finance app for couples? Hey everyone! Me and my partner currently struggle to know exactly what each person is spending money on and how much we have to send to bills and different credit cards each month, and we resorted to a huge Google Sheet that has all of our transactions from all of our credit cards, our bills, savings goals, etc. We’ve tried different budgetin…

Winter Tires Are So Much Easier When They’re On A Dedicated Set Of Wheels Living in the frigid clime of America’s Third Coast, just blocks from Lake Erie, I am the key demographic for tire companies when they plan their winter tire marketing campaigns. Winter is getting an extremely late start in 2024, but I know that winter tires will be a necessity when the white stuff finally does start… Read more…

Is the Physical Keyboard Making a Comeback? Samsung Reportedly Developing a Dedicated Keyboard for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung’s potential development of a physical keyboard for its Galaxy Z Fold 7, which could mark a return of the QWERTY keyboard to modern foldable smartphones. This design is intended to enhance the device’s usability for business tasks, aligning with Samsung’s strategy of positioning the Fold series as productivity devices. The keyboard is exp…

Is it better to get dedicated lenses or no? I’m choosing my next camera setup, and I’m having a hard time decided on getting three lenses; a wide, standard, and zoom lens, or just an 18 – 300mm lens. The three lenses are: Tamron 17-28mm Di III RXD Sony FE 28 – 70mm Tamron 70 – 180mm Di III VXD And the one collective lens is the Tamron 18 – 300mm Di III-A VC VXD These lenses are supposed t…

Garmin Zumo XT2 Review: In A Smartphone World, You Still Want Dedicated GPS A few weeks ago, I took a motorcycle ride with a friend up Massachusetts’ Trans-Mass Trail. We had a pre-planned route, GPS tracks laid out ahead of time by riders far older and wiser than we, downloaded to our phones to guide us. Two riders meant redundancy, two phones meant a better chance of coverage — what could… Read more…

Review: Metro Backpack by Monos Features a Dedicated MacBook Compartment Canadian company Monos recently gave me the opportunity to review its Metro Backpack, which is suitable for carrying a MacBook and other Apple products. Below, I have shared some details and thoughts on the backpack’s design and utility. Monos offers the Metro Backpack in nylon and vegan leather finishes in a variety of colors. I chose the vega…

Why would a dedicated monochrome sensor camera be desirable? I come across posts wishing for a monochrome version of certain cameras, such as the Ricoh GRIIIx (which I own). Obviously, most cameras have a b&w mode or a color image can be transformed in post. Given that, what would be the advantage of a dedicated monochrome sensor? Would the results really be better? submitted by /u/Flick3rFade

Hankook’s All-Seasons Embarrass Most Dedicated Winter Tires In Comparison Test Even if your car has all-wheel drive, if you live in an area where winter temperatures get below freezing, it’s a good idea to get a set of winter tires. Switching them out with your summer tires each fall and spring can be annoying, but it’s a lot less annoying than ending up in a snow drift or rear-ending a car… Read more…

Why are so many TV shows dedicated to helping restaurant owners but not other businesses? Hello, I’ve been watching a few shows recently like ‘Kitchen Nightmares’, ‘Bar Rescue’, and ‘Restaurant: Impossible’. It’s fascinating to see experts swoop in and turn around a failing restaurant. But it got me thinking: there are so many diverse businesses out there facing challenges, so why is the focus predominantly on restaurants? Has anyone…

OnePlus is working on a new “Dedicated RAM for games” feature submitted by /u/FragmentedChicken

Is a dedicated social media platform necessary for an artist? I’m 17 and so far, my journey in the art world has been pretty fruitful. I’ve managed to sell my art quite frequently and receive a lot of positive feedback whenever I post. But here’s the thing, I don’t have a specific platform where I consistently post. Itypically sell my art and move around, approaching potential clients when they need commis…

Smart phone cameras vs dedicated cameras Hello, I work at car dealership and we are currently deciding what cameras best for taking photos of cars to post online. Currently the 2 phones use for are the iphone 14 pro and the samsung s23 ultra. In terms of quality it is really hard for to say which phone takes better photos. We have been discouraged to buy a dedicated camera since we ha…

LPT – Don’t use harsh or dedicated cleansers in your toilet. Regular hand/dish soap will produce the same result. This approach is better for the environment and will save money as you won’t have to purchase a separate cleanser for your toilet. A good brush is still required 🙂. submitted by /u/anon2282