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This time it took a very complex JavaScript shopping cart and removed everything I didn’t want!

Took an old php registration script which used tables with alternating colors for the rows and the pagination didn’t work. Put it in ChatGPT and it fixed everything!

How to be inefficient: Having an electric screwdriver but not turning it on and just manually using it. Lame.

Amazing! Just kept prompting ChatGPT for what I wanted (an html form to extract emails using JavaScript) and it built it for me!

1986 Rainbow D4C Main Power Switch has been quirky to say the least for many, many years. Sometimes the Rainbow starts right up, but other times nothing and then a minute or so later, it starts. Once running, the machine stays running. Considering getting a replacement switch, but before I do that, am going to see if spraying the switch with some WD-40 fixes it.

Just replaced my car battery at Costco – $85
Battery store wanted $205 for the same thing.
That one purchase paid for my Costco membership right there!

After much trial and error, I’ve concluded that Numbers is the best app for quickly finding a term in a CSV. Google Sheets scores a single count, no matter how many of the terms might be in a column. Excel doesn’t show the count using Find. Numbers does.

The phrase “fish or cut bait” is an idiomatic expression that means to make a decision between two options: either take action and do something productive, or abandon a course of action and move on to something else. It’s often used to encourage someone to make a choice or take action when they’re stuck in a state of indecision.

The origin of the phrase is rooted in fishing. When fishermen go out to catch fish, they need to either “fish” by actively casting their lines and trying to catch fish, or “cut bait” by cutting up bait to use as fishing bait for the lines. In other words, they need to either actively participate in the fishing process or assist in the effort by preparing bait for others to use.

Metaphorically, “fish or cut bait” means to either actively engage in a task or project, or to step aside and allow someone else to take over. It’s often used in situations where time is of the essence, and a decision needs to be made quickly in order to move forward.

Overall, the phrase “fish or cut bait” is a straightforward way to encourage someone to make a choice and take action, rather than continuing to waver and delay.

— ChatGPT

The phrase “She’s over her skis” is an idiom that means someone is in a situation where they have taken on more than they can handle or are in over their head. It is commonly used in situations where someone has become too confident or is taking risks beyond their abilities.

The metaphorical meaning behind the phrase comes from skiing. If a skier goes too fast or takes on a slope that is too steep, they may find themselves “over their skis,” meaning their weight is too far forward and they are unable to regain control. This can result in a dangerous and potentially harmful situation.

When used in everyday conversation, the phrase is typically used to describe a person who is in a precarious or risky situation. For example, someone who has taken on too many responsibilities at work or is making risky financial investments might be described as “over their skis.”

Overall, the phrase “She’s over her skis” is a colorful and memorable way to describe a situation where someone has taken on more than they can handle. It is a reminder to stay humble and aware of one’s limitations in order to avoid potentially dangerous or damaging situations.

— ChatGPT