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-- Jonathan

It was bound to happen.

On Saturday, our 1984 Whirlpool gas dryer broke. No heat.

About a year ago, I replaced the belt, which was likely the 2nd time, as I could see it had been opened up before.

But I've used it since Oct 2002, so prior to that.

From the paperwork, it's a 1984 model.

I am looking for a device that will provide 12 VDC from a USB port.

The have found adapters on Amazon for both USB-A to 12 volt power outlet and USB-C to 12 volt power outlet. Which is the better choice?

Right now I am leaning towards the USB-C to 12 volt power outlet because it looks like it will offer more power than the USB-A devices.

What other factors should I consider?

Apparently not enough electric vehicle owners are voluntarily sending in the alternative fuel tax so Senator Rothman wants to get rid of the tax and tack a fee of $380 per noncommercial electric vehicle and $450 per commercial electric vehicle onto the registration.

This week we're recognizing, Navsig!

Navsig has been a member of POI Factory for over 7 years!

We're recognizing him for his recent contribution of six National Historic Trail Auto Route POI files, including the Lewis & Clark

Thanks for your contributions, Navsig!

~Angela

IpadOS 17.2 for iPad and likely other Apple devices now available. It brings the following changes:

PDF
Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts

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This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

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I am looking for a portable power bank that provides 12 volts DC. Does anybody here have one that works really well that they would recommend? I did have an older, sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with a 12 volt power outlet, but I am inclined to get a non-SLA at this point.

Good day all!

We have a little over 15 centimeters of snow on the ground here in Ottawa. It's -10 degrees Celsius this morning, but it's going back above freezing this weekend (+5 degrees Celsius).

This week we're recognizing, CraigW!

CraigW has been a member of POI Factory for nearly 16 years!

We're recognizing him this week for his FAQ work!

Thanks for all of your contributions to our POI Factory community!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

-- Jonathan

Do you call it out?

Yesterday, I saw an associate at Costco, so I shouted out, "Hey Derrick! I remember you from 2020!"

He turned around.

I stated, "You're the best employee Costco has!"

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Apple dropped the updates, iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 today. Interestingly, each patches the same two issues, so the Mac update is essentially the same as the iOS and iPadOS updates.

The update patches some security concerns with the underlying platform that powers Safari.

Many auto insurance companies, including mine, offer premium discounts if you use an app or an installed device on your vehicle. Discounts can be as much as 30% but vary based on how you drive.

This week we're recognizing, ScrappyCrow!

ScrappyCrow has been a member of POI Factory for over 6 years!

This "long time lurker", submitted some information this week that helped Mahoney update his Rest Areas files. This is super helpful for all of us who have plans to travel the roadways this holiday season.

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Finishing November, and moving into December.

-- Jonathan

Hopefully most can sit back and and enjoy Thanksgiving today. For those that have to work or are on the road may you have a safe journey and be able to return home afterwards. For those that sacrificed, thank you.

I have been changing oil since I was about 11.

Other than when buying a new car (3X in my life), I would not let anyone else change my oil. With my wife's purchased new in 2011, after getting ripped off by a dealer, I said that's it, never again.

Anyway, living in SE PA, working in NJ, nobody here will consistently accept used motor oil.