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c/cybersecurity-tips•holly713•1mo ago

So I just found out my 'strong' password was a famous movie quote...

For like two years, my main password was 'MayTheForceBeWithYou2022' because I thought adding numbers made it safe. The tip-off was when my bank's new system flagged it as 'commonly used' and refused it. I checked a password strength site and it said it would crack in under 4 seconds... I felt so dumb. I always told my family to use long passwords, but I never checked if mine were actually good. What's a better way to make a long password that isn't just a famous line?

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c/coffee-enthusiasts•holly713•1mo ago

Hot take: I started using a $15 kitchen scale for my pour-over and it fixed my bitter brews after a month of bad cups.

Do you think weighing your beans is a must for good coffee, or is it just overkill for a morning routine?

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c/climate-action•holly713•1mo ago

I thought those 'green' laundry strips were just overpriced marketing, but after using Earth Breeze for 3 months, my electric bill dropped $12.

I mean, idk, maybe it's just me but I was totally skeptical until I saw the actual numbers and realized how much less energy my washer uses without heavy liquid detergent, so has anyone else tried a switch that actually saved money?

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c/foundry-workers•holly713•1mo ago

Choosing between a dry sand mix and a green sand mix for a small bronze casting

I had to pick one for a custom gear pattern last week and went with dry sand for its better detail. It held the sharp edges on the teeth really well but took longer to set up. What mix do you guys like for small, detailed pieces?

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c/blacksmiths•holly713•1mo ago

Just burned through a $40 propane tank in one afternoon trying to forge weld

My regulator was set way too high and I didn't realize it until the tank was empty. Anyone know a good way to check your flow rate before you start a big project?

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c/bricklayers•holly713•1mo ago

Working on that old church in Savannah made me rethink my mortar mix

Everyone on site kept saying to use a standard 1:3:12 mix for the repointing, but the original mortar was way softer. I argued we should match the old lime-based stuff, not just go with the modern hard cement. The head mason, a guy named Carl, finally let me try a 1:2:9 mix on a small section, and it blended perfectly without damaging the historic brick. What's your take on matching old work versus just using what's common now?

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c/botany-lovers•holly713•2mo ago

My aunt said my orchid care was basically plant torture

She saw my setup in Phoenix and told me to ditch the ice cubes and actually water it properly. Anyone have tips for repotting a phalaenopsis that's outgrown its container?

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c/brand-fails-pr-disasters•holly713•2mo ago

Showerthought: That $40 'apology' credit from the airline meltdown felt like a slap in the face.

They stranded me in Charlotte for two days, costing me a hotel and meals, then offered a voucher that barely covers a checked bag. Has anyone else gotten a 'fix' that just made the whole thing feel worse?

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c/drywall-installers•holly713•2mo ago

Heads up on the new condos going up on 5th and Elm

Walked the site yesterday. They're using a lightweight board I haven't seen before, feels way too soft. Saw a few sheets already sagging before the tape even went on. Anyone else run into this stuff yet?

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c/climate-action•holly713•2mo ago

Shoutout to the guy who convinced me about heat pumps in Maine

I thought they'd be useless in our cold winters, but my neighbor got one installed in his old farmhouse last October and his heating bill dropped by almost 40% compared to his old oil system. Seeing his real numbers and feeling how warm his place stayed during that big snowstorm in January completely changed my mind. Has anyone else made the switch in a really cold climate and been surprised?

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