MacPro

Had the latest Studio been an M4 Ultra, I'd have changed up my M2 Ultra,  I don't see the 30% gain is worth the cost (trying to convince myself here).  I really should wait for what comes next in the Ultra range.  M5 or M6?

Just wait....   250% tariff on pharmaceuticals, vehicles, machinery, and medical equipment from the EU.

I wonder if DeepSeek pissed someone off ... oh wait...

I tried it; I attempted $100,000 as a test and was told the limit was $10,000.  I wasted a day trying to solve this. Not to mention, Apple has a low maximum balance allowed.  

That same day, I got an email from Amex telling me that my Platinum (or Gold) Amex account allowed me to add a savings account with a 4.35% APR.  It has a $500,000 limit.  Setting it up was a breeze, and I already have a linked bank account for paying my Amex balance every month.  The transfer from my Bank to this Amex savings account was as smooth as silk, and $100,000 went through with a click.  I was told it would take two days to complete, but I could click expedite at no charge if I was in a hurry.

Transfering back (i.e., withdrawing cash) is just as simple.