No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 2 weeks ago • 95%

I'm looking to buy a Pixel 7 Pro and found a local shop offering two options: brand new and "brand new, soft-unlocked." I was told the soft-unlocked version is carrier-unlocked (likely from US carriers like Verizon) and will remain unlocked unless I factory reset it. If I do reset it, they said it’s a quick 5-minute fix to unlock again. The price difference between the two is about $60. Does what they’re saying make sense, or should I be concerned about potential issues down the road?

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 1 month ago • 100%

The yellow arrow points to a leather cord tied similar to a [poacher's knot](https://www.animatedknots.com/poachers-knot) to have an end loop. The red arrow are ends of an elastic string which passes through a hole (one for each end) in the leather. I need to tie the elastic string ends in such a way to secure both the leather cord, and on itself so that when the elastic is pulled, it will not stretch. Also it should be hard but not impossible to untie. Also it should not be too bulky.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 2 months ago • 91%

My SO and I discussed that engagement rings shouldn't be expensive. What should I look for in good value rings? Lab grown diamonds? Fake diamonds? gold? white gold? silver? platinum? Also, what kind of cut? Moissante vs Lab grown?

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 5 months ago • 90%

On non-Inverter ACs, I only need to use the power input (e.g. 800W) to calculate my energy cost for a 12-hour usage. (800*12/1000 = 9.6kW-hr) On Inverter ACs though, I know they don't operate at 100% all the time, and most of the time the only information I get is their cooling capacity (e.g. 1hp ≈ 746W) and their EER (e.g. 12.2 kJ/hW). How do I use these to get a rough estimate of the energy cost?

Anime counselwolf • 7 months ago • 63%

I Messed Up and Watched the AoT Summary Movies (Only the 1st Three) and Regretted it, What Scenes Were Cut Out from These Movies? ---- Context: I've watched up to the end of s3 and wanted to rewatch it just to refresh my memory before I start watching s4 til the end. I thought it would be a great idea to just watch the summary movies since I've watched the 1st three seasons before. After watching the 3rd summary movie though (that tackles the 1st half of s2), I realized how much stuff were taken out and the experience went wrong. Now I plan to just watch the series again. But I wanted to know which scenes were taken out of these 3 summary movies so that I at least remember what I missed.

Cooking counselwolf • 7 months ago • 93%

I followed this [recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/simple-tortillas-recipe) and scaled it to 500g of flour (I made 15 tortillas). It took me an hour and a half (2 hours if you count cleaning). I was wondering if there are better recipes out there to streamline the process. I am trying to meal prep, that's why I want a big batch of flour tortillas so I can make a wrap and freeze (or freeze the tortilla individually).

Cooking counselwolf • 7 months ago • 78%

I just got this using chatgpt: **Ingredients:** - 250 grams all-purpose flour - 5 grams baking powder - 3 grams salt - 45 grams vegetable oil or melted butter - About 180 grams warm water **Instructions:** 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. 2. Add the vegetable oil or melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Slowly add warm water, a little at a time, while stirring the mixture with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms. You may not need to use all of the water. 4. Once the dough comes together, knead it on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. 5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle, about 15-20 centimeters in diameter. 7. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. 8. Place a rolled-out tortilla onto the hot skillet and cook for about 30-60 seconds on each side, or until lightly browned and bubbles start to form. 9. Remove the cooked tortilla from the skillet and keep warm in a clean kitchen towel while cooking the remaining tortillas. 10. Serve the freshly made flour tortillas warm with your favorite fillings or toppings. ---- Also, if I plan to freeze do I freeze it after cooking? or before cooking when they're flat? or round dough balls?

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 7 months ago • 97%

Can I Use my Multimeter to Test How Much Power my Appliance (TV) is Using? ---- I wanted to know if my TV actually uses only 50W of power. If it's possible to use a multimeter to check, how do I do it and what should I avoid?

I want to go to Tokyo Racecourse or OI Racecourse --- 1. Do I need to book tickets in advance? 1. Would I be able to bet on horses even though I don't speak Japanese? 1. Which of the two (Tokyo Racecourse or OI Racecourse) should I go to? 1. Is it open on weekends? at nights? etc.

Going to Tokyo next week, here's our itinerary: > Day 01 - arrival (afternoon), shibuya, donki , and golden guy > > Day 02 - Disneyland > > Day 03 - tsukiji market, temple, and teamlab > > Day 04 - mt fuji, and ski > > Day 05 - free day or harry potter > > Day 06 - Free day/Departure (night) ---- Just wanted to ask if there are any non-obvious things we should take note of? ---- edit: I'll add some more information. We'll be travelling in a big group (16+) and we'd prefer to not move hotels. The itinerary is kind of empty because we'd probably spend a longer amount of time than usual in every spot because of how big our group is. Personally, I prefer food, some sightseeing, and shopping (thrift and souvenir shopping) which I'll probably do on the free day. (I was thinking somewhere along the lines of Shimokitazawa?) I'll add: ~~1. Are there any Horse Racing Tracks where we can watch near Tokyo? (is it open on weekends?) ~~ I found Tokyo Racecourse and OI Racecourse. 1. Do I need to book tickets for the Horse Race Tracks ahead of time?

boardgames counselwolf • 8 months ago • 94%

Just Got My Basic Board Game Table, Where and What Accessories Can I Add? ---- I commissioned this very basic board game/dining table so there isn't much going on right now. I was wondering if I could add something detachable on the sides like cup holders or card holders. I was thinking to hire a 3D print service or maybe there are ready-made stuff out there that I could buy instead. I'm very excited to play on this table. [pics of the table ](https://www.imgur.com/a/Q71PtRG)

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 8 months ago • 95%

From this [post](https://lemmy.world/post/11079611), I got the idea to remove and replace the wheels altogether using a hacksaw. [Here's what it looks like right now](https://fedisnap.com/p/counselwolf/655703108829076363). My problem now is that I can't remove the leftover metal shaft from the caster wheel. I've tried using some lubricant and hammering it with a screwdriver but it didn't budge.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 8 months ago • 95%

I was hoping I could disassemble it further, but I don't know how. Can someone teach me how to disassemble the wheels? or maybe another way to remove the gunk from between the wheels so it can turn smoothly again. pictures of the [wheels](https://imgur.com/gallery/n8BNJ24)

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 8 months ago • 90%

Can I Blend Frozen Cooked Shrimp (with Skin) to Create a Soup? --- I have these frozen shrimps (leftover from the holidays) and I don't know what to do with it. I was thinking I blend it up, and some water and stuff and it'd be like a soup. Do you think it'd be a good idea? --- Why don't I just defrost and cook you say? because it's already overcooked.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 8 months ago • 91%

Is it Possible for an Appliance have Drastically Different Power Consumption Levels from a Similar Model? --- Currently looking at TVs and stumbled upon this 55inch TCL model that's just right for our budget. I noticed though that a similar TV was being sold on a different store which are practically the same (size, display type, panel, software, I/O, etc.) but the average monthly power consumption dropped from 33kW-hr to 13kW-hr (based on 9hr daily usage). (models of the TV in question is 55p747, 55P735, 54P635. 55P747 was the one that's exclusive to another store that had the insane power efficiency). I tried looking at other similar TVs from othwr brands and nothing came close. How's that possible? ---- 55P747 had a power input of 49W while 55P635 had 125W power input.

Ask Android counselwolf • 9 months ago • 100%

Help Me Find the Perfect Email App for Me ---- I am using an IMAP email. I am currently using Outlook on PC, and the rules setting on Outlook is an important part of my routine. I was wondering if there's an email app that I can seamlessly use both on Android and PC.

Woodworking counselwolf • 9 months ago • 100%

Commissioning a Board Game Table, What Should I Look Out For? --- It's my first time commissioning something like this. The guy I'll be doing this with wouldn't know what a board game table is so I'll have to design it myself. (I have some drafting/cad experience so I'm up to the task). What stuff should I look out for when designing this table? I made a partial list of things I think I ought to keep in mind. 1. Add a gasket for each wood topper to avoid leakage. 2. Use multiple wood topper instead of single wood topper 3. Look for pre-made plans in the internet 4. Find basic table design to get leg clearance height, and table height. 5. Which wood would be best value? (I know this would be dependent on my area, Philippines) I plan to keep it simple and probably wouldn't need extra features like led lights, cup holders, etc. As long as I can have my board game in the table while using it as a dining table when not playing I'll be okay.

boardgames counselwolf • 9 months ago • 100%

Commissioning a Board Game Table, What Should I Look Out For? --- It's my first time commissioning something like this. The guy I'll be doing this with wouldn't know what a board game table is so I'll have to design it myself. (I have some drafting/cad experience so I'm up to the task). What stuff should I look out for when designing this table? I made a partial list of things I think I ought to keep in mind. 1. Add a gasket for each wood topper to avoid leakage. 2. Use multiple wood topper instead of single wood topper 3. Look for pre-made plans in the internet 4. Find basic table design to get leg clearance height, and table height. 5. Which wood would be best value? (I know this would be dependent on my area, Philippines) I plan to keep it simple and probably wouldn't need extra features like led lights, cup holders, etc. As long as I can have my board game in the table while using it as a dining table when not playing I'll be okay.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 9 months ago • 92%

Commissioning a Board Game Table, What Should I Look Out For? --- It's my first time commissioning something like this. The guy I'll be doing this with wouldn't know what a board game table is so I'll have to design it myself. (I have some drafting/cad experience so I'm up to the task). What stuff should I look out for when designing this table? I made a partial list of things I think I ought to keep in mind. 1. Add a gasket for each wood topper to avoid leakage. 2. Use multiple wood topper instead of single wood topper 3. Look for pre-made plans in the internet 4. Find basic table design to get leg clearance height, and table height. 5. Which wood would be best value? (I know this would be dependent on my area, Philippines) I plan to keep it simple and probably wouldn't need extra features like led lights, cup holders, etc. As long as I can have my board game in the table while using it as a dining table when not playing I'll be okay.

Anime counselwolf • 9 months ago • 90%

Where's the best value Anime clothing merchandise stores in Tokyo? Akihabara? Nakano Broadway? or some other place? It'd be better if you specify the exact store as well because akihabara and nakano broadway are huge from what others have told me. Also, I prefer minimalist design, it'd be better if the clothes don't scream "I am a weeb !!"

Are there places in Tokyo where I could buy anime clothing merchandise? Something minimalist, like a logo from an anime. Preferably Cardigans or Jackets.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 9 months ago • 92%

Why Shoes Left Unworn for a Long Time Get Broken Easily When Finally Used? ---- I normally experience this with leather (or fake leather) shoes (men's and women's). And is there any way to mitigate this problem without regularly using said shoes?

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 9 months ago • 95%

I have a bed that looks like this, doesn't have legs.  I was looking at bed risers, but they're aimed for beds with legs. Also, the risers make the bed rise too high for my needs. I only need to make the bed rise for about 2-inches so I can use an overbed table like .

Ask Android counselwolf • 10 months ago • 86%

Do Alarms Turn Off Automatically After a Long Period of Time? ---- Here's the story. I went to a vacation overseas but still would like to receive sms. So I left my old phone back home with my sim and setup an sms forwarding stuff that automatically sends all my received sms to my email. (using Tasker and AutoMail since I already use those). Unfortunately, I forgot to turn off my weekday alarm. I was wondering if the alarm turns off after some time that it wasn't dismissed (an hour? half a day? etc.) because I'm worried that my neighbor (we live in a condo) would go nuts if my phone is ringing 24/7 while I'm away. Phone is on Android 10, LG G7 ThinQ, and the alarm app is Sleep As Android.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 10 months ago • 89%

Do Alarms Turn Off Automatically After a Long Period of Time? (Android) ---- Here's the story. I went to a vacation overseas but still would like to receive sms. So I left my old phone back home with my sim and setup an sms forwarding stuff that automatically sends all my received sms to my email. (using Tasker and AutoMail since I already use those). Unfortunately, I forgot to turn off my weekday alarm. I was wondering if the alarm turns off after some time that it wasn't dismissed (an hour? half a day? etc.) because I'm worried that my neighbor (we live in a condo) would go nuts if my phone is ringing 24/7 while I'm away. Phone is on Android 10, LG G7 ThinQ, and the alarm app is Sleep As Android.

Philippines counselwolf • 10 months ago • 100%

Go-to Karaoke Songs sa mga Taong Hindi Kayang mag High Notes? --- Napansin ko halos lahat ng mga kantang alam ko may mga high notes na hindi ko kayang abutin. Bigay kayo ng mga kantang kayang abutin ng mortal na katulad ko.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 10 months ago • 96%

Can this Bag Still be Fixed? --- The bag is The North Face Kaban. I went to some shops that repairs bags and they said they couldn't repair it.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 11 months ago • 88%

I Can't Drink Now Like I Used to a Few Years Ago (26M), is that Normal? --- ---- During college and a few years after (maybe til 23/24) I drank almost weekly and don't get drunk that easily. In terms of beers, maybe I get tipsy at about 6 and give up at 10. But now, I drink 2 and I get tipsy, and maybe tap out at 4/5. Is that normal?

Philippines counselwolf • 11 months ago • 100%

Looking for Rush Customized Cake for 1-Year Old's Birthday on Sunday (Octoboer 15, 2023) --- Mayroon bang ganito within metro manila?

Philippines counselwolf • 12 months ago • 100%

Saan sulit bumili ng Washing Machine/Dryer combo, iyong hindi na kailangan i-sampay iyong damit pagkatapos? --- Okay lang kahit mahal, hindi rin kailangang malaki. Noong tumingin kami dati sa mall na sa 45k iyong 8kg wash/ 5kg dry. Mayroon pa bang mas-sulit sa ganoon?

Ask Android counselwolf • 12 months ago • 85%

Looking for X3 Pro Replacement, Does X5 or F5 Have the Same MB Issues? --- My X3 Pro died recently out of nowhere and upon some digging around, found that it's a common issue with X3 Pro phones. I was wondering if the new models (X5 or F5) would have the same issues. I don't want my phone to suddenly die on me after 2 years.

Ask Android counselwolf • 12 months ago • 100%

Coming from an SD 860, Which Chipsets are as Powerful or more Powerful? --- My Poco X3 Pro just died and was looking at phones and have no idea which ones have the same or better performance than my Poco X3 Pro which had an SD 860. I saw this [chipset ranking website](https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-list/rating) and wondered if this is a good start. I'm open to non-sd chips as well because I'm not into modding. --- Found this from other people on discord (pickAnAndroidPhoneForMe) good chipsets Dimensity 7200 ultra, 8020, 8050, 8100, 8200, 9000, 9200 SD 782G, 7gen1, 7 gen+2, 870, 8gen plus 1, 8 gen 2. (stay away from 888, 888+, and 8 gen1 because thermal issues) how reliable is that list?

Cooking counselwolf • 12 months ago • 100%

How Do I Turn 1kg of Basil into Pesto? --- I have the opportunity to buy basil for cheap, and wanted to know how I'd turn this into pesto, basically what would be the proportions in grams. My goal is to refrigerate/freeze them for future use. (If refrigerate option, how long would it last?)

Anime Piracy counselwolf • 12 months ago • 71%

Is there a site that has most if not all Line Webtoons? --- If not, can you give me a list of sites to check out that has the Line catalogue. Thanks.

Philippines counselwolf • 12 months ago • 83%

Long-Haired Men, Where Do You Get Your Haircut? --- It's my first time growing out my hair (almost shoulder length), and I wanted to know where I can get the most value out of my money. I imagine barber shops won't be able to handle hair this long? Preferably near Ortigas or BGC area.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 12 months ago • 96%

Long Haired Men, How Do You Take Care of Your Hair? --- It's my first time growing out my hair. I currently almost have shoulder length hair. Here's my dilemma, I usually just stay home and don't like using product when I'm not going out, my long hair falls down in front of my face blocking my eyes, even reaching my mouth and it's extremely inconvenient. I've tried using hair ties, but somebody said it eventually leads to a receding hairline. I've also used headbands, but am looking for alternatives. --- I'd also appreciate some advice when using product, because sometimes it still falls down and/or becomes flat and lack some volume. My end goal is to have a slicked back hair.

No Stupid Questions counselwolf • 12 months ago • 97%

How Significant is the Quality Increase from "Toy" to "Real" Projectors? --- Toy projectors are the "cheap" ones you find on amazon, aliexpress, etc. Here's a reviewers list of toy projectors. [Jayce Review](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1H_8ZMK4KdzH_vIBEWBf9wvpaIKjIUMJ0Xc0e7ayxnCs/htmlview) 1. I'm just wondering how those compare to the "real" more expensive ones. 1. Would it matter if I'll be using it in a smallish room (around 2m in width) with little to no light?