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Frigidaire 7.0 Cu. ft. Chest Freezer, EFRF7003 Review

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If you need a solid chest freezer that can handle some challenging conditions—including an off-grid solar setup—this Frigidaire 7.0 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer (EFRF7003) has been a winner in my experience. The freezer is usually readily available online or in stores. Performance in a Garage Setup (Missouri Climate Tested) 🌡️❄️🔥 Living in Missouri, we see some serious temperature swings. While our garage is well insulated, it’s not generally heated, meaning this freezer needs to handle both cold winter spells and

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SCIRRALIMIT charge $15.99 – what is it?

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💳 What Is the Charge from SCIRRALIMIT on My Statement? If you’ve noticed a charge from SCIRRALIMIT on your credit card, debit card, or PayPal statement, you might be wondering where it came from. This charge is from Construct 3, a popular game development platform used for creating 2D games without coding. 💡 What is Construct 3? Construct 3 is a no-code/low-code game engine designed for beginners and professionals alike. It’s widely used by indie developers, educators, and hobbyists to

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Google Workspace Price Hikes: Why I Finally Deleted My GSuite Account

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Google’s GSuite/Workspace Price Hikes Were the Last Straw 💸 If you’ve been using Google’s GSuite (now Google Workspace) for a while, you’ve probably noticed the rapid fire price increases the past year. Well, they finally pushed me over the edge. After seeing my charges jump over 40% in just five months, I finally deleted my Workspace account and moved my email elsewhere. The kicker was that they made it so hard to get access to cancel my account that I

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How to Save on a Thrive Market Subscription (or Get a Discounted Renewal)

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How to Pay WAY Less for a Thrive Market Membership (Like, $9.95 for a Year) So, you’re looking at your Thrive Market renewal and thinking, “Wait, I’m paying HOW much?” Yeah, same. The economy is looking rough and there’s no sense wasting money. 💯 Turns out, if you try to cancel, they’ll start throwing discounts at you like it’s a Black Friday fire sale. Here’s how to play it right and get the best deal. Step 1: “I’d Like to

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How to Cancel YouTube TV and All Memberships (2025 Guide)

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Thinking about cutting the cord on YouTube TV? Maybe you’re tired of the price increases, found a better streaming deal, or just don’t watch it enough to justify the cost. For me it was the end of football season with a rather disappointing Superbowl. 🏈😢 Whatever your reason, here’s a step-by-step guide to canceling YouTube TV and any add-ons you’ve subscribed to. 👍👍 I also try to list all available YouTube TV memberships and their pricing as of February 10,

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Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA Charge Explained ($150.99, $149.09, etc.) What It Is and How to Stop It

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Mystery Amazon Prime Charge Solved! 🕵️‍♂️✨ TLDR: it is likely a Prime subscription, you can check details here: Your Amazon Memberships & Subscriptions Details and more info: Noticed a mysterious charge labeled “Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA” on your statement? Some people have reported the total to be $150.99, $149.09 or similar amounts. Let’s break it down and figure out where the charge came from! Here we go: 🚨💡 Q: What is this “Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA” charge? 🤔

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VMWare workstation player download [SOLVED] 2026

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⚠️ Major Update (Feb 2026): VMware Workstation Player has been discontinued. Read below for what happened and what to use instead. QUESTION: I need to download VMware Workstation Player, but I can’t find it anywhere. Does anyone know where to get it? ANSWER: VMware Workstation Player no longer exists as a standalone product. Broadcom discontinued it in May 2024, and version 17.x reached end-of-life on November 17, 2025. No more updates, no more downloads from official sources. The good news? VMware Workstation Pro is now

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Shorai LFX09L2-BS12 Review: Too Weak for Honda CRF300L? Read Before You Buy

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⭐ 2/5 Stars – Too Weak for the CRF300L ⭐ Pricing info here. Performance & Reliability 🚲🔋 This lithium-iron battery had promise, but it just didn’t deliver for my Honda CRF300L. After sitting for only a brief period, it lacked the power to start the bike reliably. Even while riding, the battery’s voltage was low at idle, which is not a confidence-inspiring trait when you’re out on the trails. For a small displacement dual-sport, I expected better, but this battery

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