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  1. First, post the specs of your current computer. Tell me what kind of things you will be doing on your new computer (Office, engineering apps, games -- specific examples of apps/programs, if you can). Let me know how long you need your battery to last, range of display sized (at least but no more than preferring...) and what your budget is.
  2. My friend got two of the 55s after buying a 50. The 50 is a good deal, but..
  3. Rookie! Go back and re-add the tv to your cart. Choose local pickup. I may grab a couple more as stocking stuffers ;-) Also, they are re-stocking every half hour. Get a cup of coffee and enjoy the ride.
  4. I'd be happy to share what I know. I have just created my first original (derivative) recipe and I am getting ready to refresh some of my equipment based on my learnings. It's a perfect time to document the first part of the journey. Right now, I am up to my neck in things, but, when things slow down a bit for me, I'll head over to the lounge and bore all of you to death.
  5. T-shirts. Always T-shirts. https://www.halo.com/the-essentials-gildan-adult-ultra-cottonandreg-6-oz-t-shirt-3440-g200.aspx Hoodies because it gets cold in line: https://www.deluxe.com/products/promotional/sweatshirts/Coffee mugs because people at work will be exposed: https://bargainmugs.com/promotional-coffee-mugs-c-1?zenid=46f8aa8fbfd31404f0cf93d42896b6c0Thermal mugs because it gets cold in line: https://www.4allpromos.com/category/travel-mugsPortable chargers to keep people online while in line: https://swag.com/product/square-charger-1
  6. Sam's Club: $449.98 Legends Ultimate Arcade Home Depot: $129.00 Aria 30 qt. Air Fryer Oven Walmart: $148.00 TCL 55S20 55" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV with Roku Best Buy: $99.99 Ninja Mega Kitchen System Blender Best Buy: $169.99 Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Air Fry Grill $996.96
  7. $119.99 right now! https://www.homedepot.com/p/ARIA-30Qt-Touchscreen-Air-Fryer-Toaster-Oven-with-3-Cooking-Levels-Dehydration-Accessories-Recipe-Book-ATO-898/312660091?sfalias=PT_Hero_CTA&cm_mmc=hd_email-_-PRICING_TRIGGER-_-20201029_PRICETRIG_3718934-_-PT_Hero_CTA&et_rid=40572653
  8. I have GREAT news for you! I love this toaster. I stumbled upon it. It had some nice features -- like the light, the fact that it is an air fryer, and the included trays. I also like that it has a pre-heat feature. Unfortunately, I bought the last one...forever. Here's the great news: these are sold as ARIA branded toaster ovens. AND they have a no hassle Lifetime warranty. AND they will be on sale at Home Depot for $129 beginning 11/8... https://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/BlackFridayScans/HomeDepot/9 Yesterday I discovered that this thing was a better dehydrator than my Excalibur. Happy shopping!
  9. Eggnog Ingredients 6 large egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegpinch of salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractground cinnamon (for topping)Instructions Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer. Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools.Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a thinner, completely smooth consistency, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth.Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh whipped cream, if desired.Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week.Nutrition Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 155mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.5mg
  10. I check in a lot to see who has liked my posts You need to treat this year -- every Christmas season -- as a shopping event. Compile a list of stuff you want and the prices you'd be happy to pay. As you peruse the ads, jump of deals that exceed your expectations. You can always return/price adjust. I expect popular items to sell fast as there is almost certainly limited supply and the other stuff to get cheaper going forward as demand is just as certainly limited. Exactly. Buy, price match, return/rebuy. It's time to get started. I've been feeling like this might be the last year here. It feels like things may be winding down...
  11. When you buy from Walmart, there is little risk. If you do not like the set, they have a generous return policy. TCL competes with these on price, performance, features, and customer service. Price is easy to compare. It's tough to beat a 70" TV for $300. Performance is a little more challenging. You need to watch the programming that matters to you to ensure picture quality under the specific conditions you plan to watch. Is the set reflective, what happens when the picture gets very dark, how things look when the room is brightly lit or you are sitting at an angle, and what happens when things are moving fast on the screen. It's hard to test these things in the store. Customer service is harder to measure. I had a 55" TCL set fail under warranty. They sent a guy to my house to repair the inexpensive tv. That's uncommon. I posted a question about their new android sets on bestbuy.com. They monitor the questions and comments and called my home to clarify my question. Two features I really like about the TCL Roku sets are their EPG and support for 'trick play'. Both features benefit cord cutters. The TV uses PSIP data to populate a grid style Electronic Program Guide. That means you do not need a service or even an internet connection to have a very nice program guide. Great at my sister's camp and my in-laws home where there is no internet service. Trick play is pausing, rewinding, and fast forwarding through a program. Plug a 16GB thumb drive into one of these sets, and it creates a two hour buffer for trick play. You can pause a program while you take a phone call or eat dinner. I have a couple of the 55" sets. One sits above and to the left of my desk. At that angle, the picture looks great. I do not see motion blur when watching sports (hockey is a good test). My kid sits two feet back from the other one to play games on an Xbox One. He claims there is no lag and the picture looks great. That is the one that failed. Still working two years later. Walmart has the 55" TCL Roku TV for $148 in their second event. The sale is online only. Happy shopping!
  12. I would hire this guy for drywall work!
  13. https://www.consumerreports.org/tvs/should-you-buy-walmart-onn-tvs/
  14. I got a Sams membership JUST to buy the Legends Ultimate Arcade... https://youtu.be/HxZ34zWOoe0https://arcades.atgames.net/350-games/
  15. I like that laptop, but consider a desktop or a console.
  16. You simply put the deals where you want people to be.
  17. If you are still shopping, Walmart has the TP-Link Archer AX1800 | 4 Stream Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router | Up to 1.8 Gbps Speeds | 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU for $129. Wirecutter loves this router (UPDATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2020)... Happy shopping!
  18. Lately, I see a $5 KC offer for pickup at just about every checkout. Since I drive past a Kohls on my commute, I pocket the $5. I am growing weary of unreliable, heavy handed delivery anyway.
  19. Genius, right? I think they played the situation perfectly. High road on turkey day, get traffic in the store when most are at work, and finish up with an old fashioned black Friday sale.
  20. I don't know if Walmart is as smart as I am, but simply hand out tickets to people waiting in line. Let the people with Doorbuster tickets in immediately. Let others in to meet the 20% level. Count people going in and out to maintain the 20% level. Business as usual. People will hang around as long as the value of their ticket exceeds the pain of waiting.
  21. Who farted?!? I'm social distancing so if you can read this I probably got your doorbuster! Last one out, please turn the lights off...
  22. I wanted to post this... https://www.amazon.com/Maxx-Action-Chopper-Command-Electronic/dp/B07BCR93SP but it is out of stock at Amazon. Get one on ebay... https://www.ebay.com/i/133541083771?chn=ps I loved these when I was a kid. Then I thought I would just post my last purchase... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFM7I BUT, I stumbled across this gem and you can expect any guy over the age of 50 to enjoy this very much! https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ted-Nugent/dp/B00136NUTI Happy shopping!
  23. I see OPPORTUNITY! If only I had a new gottadeal.com T-Shirt to protect me as I crash these events...
  24. https://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Integrated-Convection-Resistant-Dehydrate/dp/B00IXBJPKO This is my air fryer. I'm going to get one for my oldest. While it is an excellent air fryer, there is much more to love about this kitchen appliance... The body is transparent. I live to see what I'm doing.It heats from above and below. You can adjust the ratio of heat top and bottom. No more flipping or shaking of food.The bottom heater is a grate. You get nice grill marks on your steak.It includes a probe so you can cook to the perfect temperature.The surface area is 531 square inches and the dome is six inches, so you can cook a meal for your family on this grill. It's easy to clean.It comes with 100 programs and you can add your own. If you know someone who would rather grill inside (like me) or is considering a air fryer, this would make a wonderful gift. Happy shopping!
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