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What Is This eBay Charge? How to Find Out and Fix It

Tuesday, 2025.02.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Why Did eBay Charge Me? How to Check and Verify💰🔎 If you’ve spotted an unfamiliar eBay charge—whether from a purchase, a refund, or a selling fee—it can sometimes take a little digging to track down the exact source. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Identify If It’s a Purchase Charge If you suspect the charge is related to something you bought, check your recent eBay purchases: 🔗 eBay Purchase History This page shows all your past transactions, including item

Frigidaire 7.0 Cu. ft. Chest Freezer, EFRF7003 Review

Tuesday, 2025.02.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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

SCIRRALIMIT charge $15.99 – what is it?

Tuesday, 2025.02.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

💳 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

Tuesday, 2025.02.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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

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

Monday, 2025.02.10 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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

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

Monday, 2025.02.10 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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

Sunday, 2025.02.09 J.D. H. Leave a comment

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? 🤔

VMWare workstation player download [SOLVED]

Friday, 2025.02.07 J.D. H. Leave a comment

QUESTION: I need to download VMware Workstation Player, but the servers are down. Does anyone know where else I can get VMware Workstation Player? ANSWER: Yep, you’re not alone—ever since Broadcom took over VMware, things have been… let’s say, “interesting.” 😬 If you’re struggling to download VMware Workstation Player, here’s where you can still grab it: 📌 Official VMware Download Mirrors: VMware doesn’t make it easy to find the exact download files anymore, but you can click through these directories