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Yup, if you're not in AI, your pretty much being looked at as a layoff, AI bot replacement.

All depends on how you take care of a laptop, you might not get security updates, but my Lenovo W520 with 32GB ram, 512GB SSD drive on Windows 10 has been solid since new, that is from 2011 and here it is 2025. 14 years. I see no reason to replace it at this time since it is working so solid. Yes, I am probably more attune to computers being an engineer and as such far more aware of what can go wrong if you accept or install stuff than most. Yet still no reason a solid laptop cannot last 10 years.

I understand what you are saying, yet so many people pay 300 to 500 for a laptop that has bare minimal hardware and then a couple years later they are having to look for another laptop. This is one that should last a good 10 years for people. My dad always told me that saving up to buy a quality product over the instant gratification of something new that can last a good long time is important and I have lived by that. It pays off in the long run. If you can find your installation media, always good to export bookmarks and data files you want to save onto a USB drive and then do a clean install. It is amazing how well the computer will run even after going through all the updates again if windows based. Other thing is save your data and bookmarks and install Rocky Linux or FreeBSD and learn a bit about the Linux side and have a lean running computer.

So my sister needs a new laptop and asked if I could use my employee discount to get her a good deal. I was more than happy to help, but after looking at the Dell Web Site and what Costco has coming up, it is clearly better to buy via Costco for the actual laptop. So here is the cost via dell.com Here is the same laptop currently at Costco or via their website. Here is the upcoming November 28th Holiday Sale by Costco. I did notice that Costco has raised the Warehouse Price, but the discount still saves an additional $150 dollars.

OUCH not good for GM. Fire Destroys GM’s Advanced Design Center, May Have Claimed Future Camaro Prototype This was to be expected. Maddow Blog | The White House’s campaign against elections takes a radical turn with midterms on horizon

Very interesting read about Apple Carplay Ultra. This Is Why Automakers Don't Want Anything To Do With Apple's CarPlay Ultra Ugly when 60% of American only reads at a 6th grade level or below. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/us-warned-of-problem-with-60-of-workforce/ar-AA1PhXxs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=7f3c0fbf1d5141098c86d107ac7ad970&ei=28

It is crazy that there are MAGA that believe this is fake news when it is not and they still say they do not understand why they are not able to sell into Europe or Asia. The stupidity of MAGA is mind blowing as they would rather listen to lies than facts. They get what they wanted, Idiot leadership, idiot job losses.

WOW, this just blows out the whole MAGA thing. Requires an account. In Trump-Friendly Iowa, the President’s Policies Have Hit Hard - The New York Times Alternative site posted the story for free. Deep-red state suffering 'death by a thousand paper cuts' — thanks to Trump policies: report

I honestly think GM is not looking global or leadership in this approach but short-term money grab in that they think people will not move to other auto makers for the tech they want and will allow GM to dictate what one can and cannot use in regard to the auto and their cell phone.

Buffett Rocks imho and he is right about the Buffoon trade war Idiot47 started. While we have known he will retire his comments on the economy is the point on piece of this story. Warren Buffett Drops Bombshell in Omaha | National Circus If you have not read these, they are worth your time, but like the fall of Rome, UK empire, the U.S. is over as the world leader. I agree with this guy that the downfall started under Idiot45. American Empire Peaked 15 Years Ago, BRICS Now Ahead Of G7: Economist Richard Wolff Discussion on this here: The economist who coined the acronym BRICS talks about how his original vision evolved : NPR Thought provoking and I agree that there are things that will keep the U.S. strong but the current Idiot administration is not helping the long-term outlook for the U.S. I understand what GM thinks they can attain with the changes they are doing, but I sadly do not see them winning against the Billions who want AA/CP. It does not help that they cut tech jobs thinking they can manage a better eco system than Alphabet has done. GM sucks when it comes to keeping tech current. GM cuts hundreds of jobs at 69-year-old Midwest plant - days after bumper earnings Day of reckoning is coming and I hope it finally gets the Idiots out of the White house, the damage done is irreversible in the short term, but can be fixed for a better America. GOP Senator files Supreme Court brief with Democrats against Donald Trump

Requires you editing your registry, but this works. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ; Disable Microsoft Edge MSN news feed, sponsored links, shopping assistant and more. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge] "NewTabPageContentEnabled"=dword:00000000 "NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites"=dword:00000001 "EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled"=dword:00000000 "TabServicesEnabled"=dword:00000000 "AlternateErrorPagesEnabled"=dword:00000000

About time GOP takes the blame they so deserve for the terrible state of the U.S. Trump Repeats Biden’s Biggest Blunder as Inflation Soars 33% of auto loans in the U.S. are delinquent and are in repossession. An auto glut of used autos is coming.

Interesting as AWD vehicles have never had to have chains before in WA state and even the owners manual of my Escalade states to NOT use chains. Yet Nov 1st they are enforcing all vehicles that go over the passes here must have chains including 4x4 and awd. Winter driving requirements to be enforced Nov 1. What you need to know

WOW, Another reason to hate GM, they have changed the ability to use the native Google Maps in your auto by turning it into a $300 a year subscription fee. AA/CP forever, GM can die. It’ll cost $300 a year to keep using Google Maps in your Chevy

WOW, Got in the mail a request to sign up for a GM Rewards card. Was shocked by the interest rate they want on the card. Says ranges from 19% to 33% interest depending on credit score. Talk about indentured debt if you carry a balance, went into recycle bin as I have no interest in the GM Reward card.

Just before the fall storm moved in I ran to Costco and saw this, an excellent view of the past and present.

Seeing this I have always felt that with those that do not believe in science, we will have a worse death toll of humanity. This pretty much nails it on the head. ‘The Big One' Could Be Deadlier Than COVID, Expert Warns of 7million+ Death Toll | Watch

This is pretty true based on what I hear from ex-coworkers who were laid off, college students who graduated this year, and the rest of us employed but no career growth. Welcome to the 'Great Freeze': Why companies aren't firing, workers can't grow, and the unemployed can't get jobs This pretty much nails it as to why their stock is not worth it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/tesla-s-ev-business-is-not-worth-even-20-of-stock-price-why-tsla-bulls-have-it-wrong/vi-AA1P5BOQ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=68fd332ce48c4dbb99cb1f5c756410b1&ei=17

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Always like when people do this kind of performance for the public. Makes the music that much more enjoyable.

Canadian Commercial that is to be pulled on Monday since it pissed Idiot47 off. Here is the full video of Reagan where he does say all that is in the commercial but also clearly states that tariffs like a scalpel are to be used surgically to achieve results such as the Tariffs that he put on Japan to stop their dumping of select items. Point being is Idiot47 is a clear idiot in not understanding business and how to use surgical like tactics to achieve fairness. If he had more than an IQ of 79 he might actually be able to talk better than a 5th grader where he currently speaks and would understand the need for targeted approach rather than a dictator blanket approach to the world. We all are going to feel the pain especially as we move forward in having to repair our auto's regardless of the power source used to motivate the wheels due to ignorance of a global market and a pointed approach to areas that truly make sense in protecting of America. The honestly is that the industrial revolution of America will never come back as we move forward, not all things can ever be built here. This is too funny.

Interesting, I have never heard of this till now, all my time growing up with dogs and my grandparents who had dogs and a couple did die at home but were not eaten by the dog, so this is interesting. In hind site, your right animal instinct would kick in to survive and as such feed on whatever meet was available.

Idiot47 talked about the Golden Days of the 50's and 60's and how he would MAGA America back to the golden days. Clearly that will never happen and with inflation up, will continue, but with job loss and manufacturing shutdowns, clearly his time in office will be one of inflation, high prices and hurt for all Americans except the 1%.

So much for Idiot47 bringing down prices and making things great again. No going back to the 1950's / 1960's for prices Idiot47. Here are the five key takeaways from Friday's consumer price index report

Stephen Colbert: Are you afraid of artificial intelligence taking over? Ricky Gervais: I’d love for any intelligence to take over. Stephen Colbert: What’s the opposite of artificial intelligence? Rickey Gervais: Natural stupidity. Stephen Colbert: Did you hear about the new AI company run by goats? Rickey Gervais: They’re using bleating edge technology. Stephen Colbert: Scientists predict human-level artificial intelligence by 2030. Rickey Gervais: Maybe sooner if the bar keeps dropping per this current administration. Stephen Colbert: What do illegal aliens and AI have in common? Rickey Gervais: They’ll take your jobs away and do it better than you.