Funny complaints, useful answers, and the occasional rant about modern life.
In Uniform at Target. Off Duty at the Next One.
A Fairfax County police officer faces two misdemeanor shoplifting charges after alleged incidents at two Target stores on the same day. The first happened while he was in uniform.
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ChatGPT Can Turn a Stack of Paper Into One PDF. If You Have the Button.
A new Scan option in the iPhone app puts several pages into one ChatGPT conversation. Handy, but it’s still rolling out.
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The Website Says Call. The Phone Says Go Online.
You need help with one account problem. First, you have to get past two systems that keep recommending each other.
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The Pumpkins Left. The Debit Card Stayed Behind.
A reported pumpkin theft on Grand Island came with security video and an unusually helpful piece of clothing.
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The Microwave Is Done. Why Is It Still Supervising Me?
The food is hot. The timer has stopped. Apparently, the microwave’s remaining job is to make sure nobody in the house knows peace.
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The Newspaper Was Real. The Byline Wasn’t.
Articles appeared in genuine publications under made-up journalist identities. The useful lesson isn’t how to spot AI writing. It’s where to look before trusting a claim.
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I Just Wanted the Muffin. Now the Screen Wants a Decision.
A quick counter purchase now comes with a tipping screen, an audience, and a surprising amount of time to think about a muffin.
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AI Without the BS
AI news that matters, ChatGPT tricks, prompts, platform comparisons, useful features, hype checking
Bill Figures It Out
Specific answers to surprisingly annoying questions.
Bill’s Soapbox
Opinion, society, politics, culture, personal viewpoints, heavier subjects and things you simply want to say
Blotter Breakdown
The weekly real police-blotter stories with SpillbyBill commentary and sarcasm
Modern Life Is Ridiculous
Everyday nonsense, observed at full volume.