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The People vs. The Grocery Aisle Roadblock
Funny complaints, useful answers, and the occasional rant about modern life.
Two New Tires and a Free Argument About My Lug Nuts
I bought two new back tires. By the next morning, one was losing air, and getting it fixed turned into a discussion about nails, tire thieves, and a $20 valve stem.
Spilled Ink
Life gets ridiculous. Bill draws conclusions.
Fresh Spills
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The Printer Is Right There. It Says It’s Offline.
The wireless printer is awake, full of paper, and sitting a few feet away. It has decided those facts are irrelevant.
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Are “Flushable” Wipes Actually Safe to Flush?
They may disappear when you press the handle. That doesn’t mean they’re a good idea for your pipes.
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The Checkout Corrected the Address It Suggested
Online checkout offers to fill in your address, then asks you to confirm that it knows where you live. This is supposed to save time.
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Will a Regular Bulb Work in a Three-Way Lamp?
Yes, but it won’t give you three brightness levels. If the bulb goes dark on one click and comes back on the next, that may be normal.
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The Car Stereo Wants Your Login
Putting music on in the car used to involve a radio knob, a little static, and maybe a CD under the seat. Now some dashboards want to know who you are first.
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Google Put Free Textbooks in Gemini Notebook. Check the Title Before You Celebrate.
Students can now add hundreds of textbooks to Gemini Notebook and use them to make quizzes and study guides. Whether it helps with *your* class depends on which book you need.
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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.