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I've been using a third party app on my Mac called TextSniper to capture text from images. It's great to have Live Text since it will work on all my Apple devices. Looking forward to it!

sflocal said:

I know a lot of people that still use the 2012 MBP.  They're solid machines and a testament to Apple's quality.

That being said, somewhere out there someone is going to complain that Apple is no longer supporting a 9-year-old computer.

I love my 2012 MBP 15" (non Retina).  I still use it as a secondary Mac at home but it is also "obsolete".  In 2015, I replaced the HD with an SSD and it continues to be a solid and fast machine.  I've kept it in pristine condition and get compliments on it all the time.  I mainly use it for my photography hobby and archiving family photos.  I connect my older Canon scanner and Canon Pro 9500 MKll photo printer to it because they are no longer supported with current drivers after High Sierra.

I get that products can't be supported forever, but when I look at the amazing photos that my Canon Pro 9500 MKll still produces, I feel like I'd be wasting money on a newer and comparable printer.  I'd have to spend at least $600-800 or more. The only way I see myself getting rid of it is if they stop manufacturing the OEM Lucia inks. 

That said, I don't understand why authorized repair shops are forbidden to do any repairs on a "obsolete" Mac if a part is still readily available.  The keyboard backlight recently went out on mine and I bought an OEM replacement from OWC. I have to do it myself because I can't pay a repair shop to do it.  There are YouTube videos online that have step-by-step instructions which I'm capable of doing. I just don't look forward to keeping track of over 70 tiny screws!

StrangeDays said:

We enjoyed our weekly installments -- Servant and Losing Alice. The latter even had nudity; another nail in the coffin of "But Apple will force rated-G content!" trope.

We actually enjoyed episode 3 of "Servant".  It had some humor in it that I hadn't expected but really welcomed.  Re: "Jesus Crust".  LOL.

I have a Roborock S6 robot vacuum which I completely love and has performed better than any previously owned. I've always been concerned with their software though.  Their newer robots have cameras which could be a concern for some.  I keep my network as locked down as possible and careful what I agree to but I know that may not be enough.  It's a risk you take when you have a bunch of internet connected devices automating your home. 

BatmanPPC said:

I just got the meross outdoor smart plug for less and it has individual outlet control and is working great.

I have the iDevices outdoor switch.  It also does not have individual outlet control but it's fine for my use.  It's for our holiday lights and what gets plugged into it switch on at the same time anyway.  I've had it 4 years and have had no issues with it.

How is the Meross quality, build, and user experience for you?