Author Archives: eLRobbo

Completely Useless Guy – Here he comes to take up space!

Posted on May 16, 2025 by eLRobbo

I was just notified that one of my sites was going to expire, and seeing as how it really only has/had one page, couldn’t see paying for it again. Anywho, the below copied from said site — This guy, let’s … Continue reading →

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Add XMLTV Data To JellyFin From HDHomerun

Posted on March 16, 2025 by eLRobbo

I have a NAS on which I have installed Jellyfin.  I chose Jellyfin from the usuals, because I didn’t want to pay for another streaming service (if you have to pay to watch tv, it might as well be a … Continue reading →

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Mac OS and Local Network Failure

Posted on December 4, 2024 by eLRobbo

Recently Mac OS updates have caused problems with my intranet.  It seems that if I want to access my local network, I have to grant access in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.  That’s okay, but what … Continue reading →

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F**k New York!

Posted on April 21, 2024 by eLRobbo

Recently went through the great state of New York to visit Niagra Falls.  Here comes an exaggeration, but it felt like we passed a toll every five minutes on Interstate 90.  I knew we were passing a toll area because … Continue reading →

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Apple Watch Continues To Disappoint

Posted on December 30, 2023 by eLRobbo

To be fair, the apple watch is a smart piece of kit, and not all of its shortcomings are seemingly of its own design, but — Battery life still fails to impress, although if you purchase the ultra model, it’s … Continue reading →

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Kill A Squirrel Plant A Tree

Posted on October 24, 2020 by eLRobbo

Wait, before jumping on your soapbox, hear me out.  As I intend to offend everyone. Squirrels are natural tree planters.  They perform this job most of their waking hours, gathering and hiding nuts in preparation for lean times.  Because they … Continue reading →

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Seriously Apple, Up To 18 Hours?

Posted on September 15, 2020 by eLRobbo

I have been waiting patiently to buy an apple watch, and was hoping the apple watch 6 would finally address the dismal battery performance issue.  Battery life is one of the most asked for features, and yet apple just can’t … Continue reading →

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Term Limits For All And Voting

Posted on January 26, 2020 by eLRobbo

The title says almost everything I wish to say:  There should be term limits for all!  I do mean all, including the Supreme Court.  Yes, I realize that would require an amendment to the constitution, but I’m okay with that. … Continue reading →

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Eversource – Why Does My Electricity Cost So Much?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by eLRobbo

I live in the NorthEast, and recently while paying my electric bill, I was looking over the costs (all prices cents per kWh): 8.123 – Service Rate 2.928 – Transmission Charge ??? – Distr Cust Srvc Charge (flat rate?) 0.246 … Continue reading →

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Cheap OAir Sucks!

Posted on March 31, 2019 by eLRobbo

tldr; Bought airline tickets on Cheap O’Air.  Wanted to pay for an extra bag (originally only paid for one bag), but Cheap O’Air said I had to talk to Spirit Airlines directly.  Spoke with Spirit Airlines and they said I … Continue reading →

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