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 {{:wiki:logo.png?direct&76  }}<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\ {{:wiki:logo.png?direct&76  }}<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\
-<fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Treasury of Knowledge for Users (TOKU) Wiki. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\+<fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's **T**reasury **O**f **K**nowledge for **U**sers (TOKU) Wiki. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\
 Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]] Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]]
  
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 Kim Komando has an excellent and free daily tips newsletter that I've found very useful. If you sign up for this free newsletter (you can cancel at any time), use [[https://www.komando.com/friends/?referralCode=njb5uy0&refSource=copy|this link]] to sign up for the newsletter and I get a referral bonus. Again, no cost to you; and you help me get a bonus. (End of shameless promotion!!) Kim Komando has an excellent and free daily tips newsletter that I've found very useful. If you sign up for this free newsletter (you can cancel at any time), use [[https://www.komando.com/friends/?referralCode=njb5uy0&refSource=copy|this link]] to sign up for the newsletter and I get a referral bonus. Again, no cost to you; and you help me get a bonus. (End of shameless promotion!!)
  
-If you decide to sign up with [[:usmobile_plans|US mobile]], please use the following code: 3BAD6D17 or [[https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=3BAD6D17&name=Steven&utm_page_url=monster_referral|this link]] so that we will both benefit. Thank you.+If you decide to sign up with [[:usmobile_plans|US mobile]], please use the following code: 3BAD6D17 or [[https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=3BAD6D17&name=Steven&utm_page_url=monster_referral|this link]] so that we will both benefit. Thank you.\\ They have plans that gives you unlimited talk, text, and data stations at $17.50/month (paid a year in advance). You choose carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) and you can change carrier when you want. Note: the recent Verizon outage did not affect USMobile users!
  
 == Groups/Projects == == Groups/Projects ==
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 ==== Research ==== ==== Research ====
 +Automotive
 +  * [[:evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]]
  
-  * <bg #f1c40f>*NEW*</bg> [[:oil_research|oil provider research 2025]] +Cooking/Eating
-  * [[:oil_provider_research_2019|oil provider research 2019]] +
-  * [[:oil_provider_research_2022|oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022 +
-  * [[:heatpump_research|Heatpump Research]] +
-  * [[:online_jewish_hh_services|Online Jewish HH Services]]+
   * [[:cooking_oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]]   * [[:cooking_oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]]
   * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]   * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]
-  * [[:lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]] +  * [[:cow_coconut_almond_milks|Cow & Coconut & Almond Milks]] comparison 
-  * [[:evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]] +  * [[:eggs_with_breakfast|Eggs with breakfast]] 
-  * [[:buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]] +  * [[Peanut Butters]]
-  * [[:memorycards|Memory Card Info]] +
-  * [[:browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]] +
-  * [[:ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]] +
-  * [[:career_directions_for_computer_science_students|career directions for computer science students]] +
-  * [[:moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]] +
-  * [[:storing_your_car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]]+
  
-  * [[:eyeglass_labs|Online eyeglass providers]]+Heating/Cooling 
 +  * [[:oil_research|oil provider research 2025]] //[[:oil_provider_research_2019|research 2019]] [[:oil_provider_research_2022|research 2022]]// 
 +  * [[:heatpump_research|Heatpump Research]] 
 +  * [[mattress warmer]]
   * [[:portable_air_conditioners|Portable air conditioners]]   * [[:portable_air_conditioners|Portable air conditioners]]
-  * [[:eggs_with_breakfast|Eggs with breakfast]]+ 
 +Home
   * [[:hole_in_basement_concrete|Dealing with Radon concerns from holes in basement concrete]] in an older house   * [[:hole_in_basement_concrete|Dealing with Radon concerns from holes in basement concrete]] in an older house
   * [[:noise_bylaw|Lexington Noise Bylaw summary]]   * [[:noise_bylaw|Lexington Noise Bylaw summary]]
 +
 +Insurance
   * [[:cash_out_life_insurance_policy|Cash out Life Insurance Policy]]   * [[:cash_out_life_insurance_policy|Cash out Life Insurance Policy]]
 +  * [[:home auto insurance|Home & Auto Insurance research]]
 +
 +iPhone/iPad
 +  * [[:recommended_iphone_apps|Some Recommended iPhone Applications]]
 +  * iPad: [[:ship_an_ipad|Ship an iPad]] . [[:setup_an_ipad|Setup an iPad]]
 +  * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone service Comparison]]
 +  * [[:iphone_comparison|iPhone Comparison]]
 +  * [[:internet_service|internet _service]]
 +
 +Lifestyle
 +  * [[:online_jewish_hh_services|Online Jewish HH Services]]
 +  * [[Funeral notes|]]
 +  * [[:eyeglass_labs|Online eyeglass providers]]
 +  * [[https://gerardcpas.com/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax.../ |2025-26 Fed Tax Changes info compiled by Michael Gerard ]] (thanks Michael)
 +
 +Medical
   * [[:antihystamines|Antihistamines]]   * [[:antihystamines|Antihistamines]]
   * [[:decaffeinated_coffee|Decaffeinated Coffee]]   * [[:decaffeinated_coffee|Decaffeinated Coffee]]
-  * [[:notetaking|Notetaking]] 
   * [[:about_coq10|About CoQ10]]   * [[:about_coq10|About CoQ10]]
-  * [[:cow_coconut_almond_milks|Cow & Coconut & Almond Milks]] comparison 
- 
-=== Security === 
  
 +Security
   * [[:security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]]   * [[:security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]]
   * [[:home_security_systems|Home security systems]]   * [[:home_security_systems|Home security systems]]
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   * [[:passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]]   * [[:passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]]
   * [[:bypassing_the_login_password|bypassing the login password]]   * [[:bypassing_the_login_password|bypassing the login password]]
 +  * [[:Cryptomator|Using Cryptomator to protect sensitive files]]
  
-=== iPhone/iPad ===+Tech 
 +  * [[:lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]] 
 +  * [[:buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]] 
 +  * [[:memorycards|Memory Card Info]] 
 +  * [[:browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]] 
 +  * [[:ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]] (May 2025) 
 +  * [[Security notes]] - steps to take to secure you and your information (work in progress 2/2026) 
 +  * [[switch_home_phone_from_verizon_to_usmobile|Switch home phone service from Verizon to US Mobile]] - comparison and steps 
 +  * [[:career_directions_for_computer_science_students|career directions for computer science students]] 
 +  * [[flowcrypt|]] 
 +  * [[:notetaking|Notetaking]] 
 + 
 +Travel  
 +  * [[:moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]] 
 +  * [[:storing_your_car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]] 
 +  * [[Legoland Carlsbad notes|]]
  
-  * [[:recommended_iphone_apps|Some Recommended iPhone Applications]] 
-  * iPad: [[:ship_an_ipad|Ship an iPad]] . [[:setup_an_ipad|Setup an iPad]] 
-  * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone service Comparison]] 
-  * [[:iphone_comparison|iPhone Comparison]] 
-  * [[:internet_service|internet _service]] 
  
 +Uncategorized
 +  * [[:karate_nearby|karate nearby]]
 +  * [[Project Hail Mary]] info about the book and movie
   * [[:video_project_planning|Video Project Planning]] . [[:trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]]   * [[:video_project_planning|Video Project Planning]] . [[:trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]]
   * [[:vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]   * [[:vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]
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 == Recent Wiki page changes == == Recent Wiki page changes ==
  
-{{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist,se,zoomish_more,bypassing_the_login_password}}+{{changes>ns=-se,-psd&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist,se,zoomish_more,bypassing_the_login_password}}
  
 == Recent additions of note == == Recent additions of note ==
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   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]
 +  * [[:Your temporary crown fell off]]
 +
   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]
   * [[:covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]   * [[:covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]
  
 [[http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/18/how-to-stop-iphone-asking-to-install-ios-updates/|iOS update stop]] \\ [[http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/18/how-to-stop-iphone-asking-to-install-ios-updates/|iOS update stop]] \\
-[[https://www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/article/easy-diy-refrigerator-repairs|DIY Refrigerator Repairs (sears)]]+[[https://www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/article/easy-diy-refrigerator-repairs|DIY Refrigerator Repairs (sears)]]\\  
 +[[Refrigerator issues]]
  
 [[:trumpism|Trump parody page]] [[:trumpism|Trump parody page]]
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   * [[:buffets|Buffets]] - granted, this is mostly older, pre-pandemic information   * [[:buffets|Buffets]] - granted, this is mostly older, pre-pandemic information
   * [[:recipes|Recipes]]   * [[:recipes|Recipes]]
-  * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]+  * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]] [[Espresso-ish]]
   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)
   * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]   * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]
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   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx|Apply for vote-by-mail]]//maybe same as previous?//   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx|Apply for vote-by-mail]]//maybe same as previous?//
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm|Comprehensive info about voting and the election on the Secretary of State website]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm|Comprehensive info about voting and the election on the Secretary of State website]]
 +
 +  * [[Black Earth Compost]] information
  
 Other Other
  
-  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/2019-2020-calendar-all-curbside-pickup-and-dropoff-dates|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]] +  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14832|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]] 
-  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/brochure-all-trash-recycling-compost-other-services-2019-2020|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]+  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/237/Environmental-Services|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]
   * [[:passport_renewal|Passport Renewal]]   * [[:passport_renewal|Passport Renewal]]
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]
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   * [[:locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help)   * [[:locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help)
   * [[:speakerphone|Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40   * [[:speakerphone|Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40
-  * [[:thermometers|Thermometers]]   +  * [[:thermometers|Thermometers]] 
-  * <bg #f1c40f>*NEW*</bg> [[Dyson SV10 filter issue|]] +  * [[:dyson_sv10_filter_issue|Dyson SV10 filter issue]] 
 +  * [[Kitchenaid dishwasher notes]]
  
 === Video production related === === Video production related ===
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   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]
   * [[:disk_formats|Disk formats and O/S Compatibility]]   * [[:disk_formats|Disk formats and O/S Compatibility]]
 +  * [[:syncthing|SyncThing notes]]
  
   * [[:blockchain_talk_outline|Blockchain Talk Outline]] | [[:bitcoin|Bitcoin]]   * [[:blockchain_talk_outline|Blockchain Talk Outline]] | [[:bitcoin|Bitcoin]]
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   * [[:secret_roku_codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide   * [[:secret_roku_codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide
   * [[:ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]   * [[:ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]
 +  * [[susie|]]
 +  * [[:Upgrade Macbook]]
  
 ==== helpish ==== ==== helpish ====
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