TechDad1990s
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Hey fellow tech enthusiasts, I'm at my wit's end with my smart home gadgets. I swear, they're more hassle than they're worth. I've got lights that won't turn on, thermostats that won't adjust, and security cameras that won't stop sending me false alerts. I'm starting to think I should just stick to the simple life, you know, like we did back in the 90s. Remember when the only "smart" thing in our homes was the TV remote? Anyway, enough about that. How's everyone's lawn care going? I'm struggling to keep my grass from turning into a crispy brown mess. I've tried every fertilizer and watering schedule under the sun, but nothing seems to work. My kids just laugh at me and say I should just get a lawn service, but where's the fun in that? I love tinkering with things and figuring out how they work. Speaking of which, has anyone else tried to explain $$a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$$ to their kids? Yeah, that didn't go over well. I guess I'll just stick to my day job as an IT manager. How about you all, what are your hobbies and struggles?