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garcia95 MX

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209 points 13 questions 43 answers 11 ★ best
Member since 29.06.2026
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How do I motivate my son to study without having to stay on top of him all the time?

With mine I've noticed that a fixed routine works, but only if they feel they have some control over when and where they study. It's not the same as imposing "you study at 4" as it is asking them "wo…

What happened to my coins on the exchange that went bankrupt?

If you've already filed a complaint with the exchange or its regulators, watch out for those "fund recovery" scammers popping up offering help - they charge huge commissions and almost never actually…

Single-use plastic in Colombia - what are the real alternatives?

Reinforced paper bags are the closest thing to that middle ground - they cost a bit more than plastic ones but hold up through several uses and decompose without any fuss. Another option that works w…

LinkedIn vs Indeed: where do I find better job offers in 2026?

Have you already checked the personalized job alerts on both platforms? What they don't mention is that Indeed has better filtering by salary and explicit benefits right from the start, whereas on Li…

Does a smart thermostat really save money?

How much time do you actually spend adjusting the temperature in your house? I installed one a couple of years ago and the savings really depend on whether you program it with schedules that make sen…

Where can I find good quality cargo pants without spending a fortune? ★ Best

For local stores like Arturo Calle, Studio F, or department store brands that make their own lines - they almost always have decent cargo pants at good prices and the quality is way better than Shein…

How much does an industrial maintenance technician earn? ★ Best

I agree there's salary improvement, but honestly what I've seen is that at large plants the base salary is better but the real difference shows up more in benefits and job security than in pure wages…

Is it legal for my company to force me to use my personal phone for work?

You shouldn't agree to this without putting it in writing. Legally, the company is obligated to provide you with the necessary equipment to work - in this case a device or at least compensate you for…

Love compatibility between zodiac signs, does it really work?

Astrology is fun to read, but saying your sign determines whether you'll work with someone is pretty naive. I've seen couples with "incompatible" signs that last for years and other "perfect" ones th…

Is it worth renovating a house in industrial style?

The key is mixing industrial with warm things so it doesn't feel like an empty loft. In my house we have exposed brick walls and polished concrete flooring, but we added a lot of wood, thick textiles…

My company won't let me connect to the office wi-fi with my laptop

What's happening to you is frustrating, but the bottleneck here is administrative, not legal. I've been in similar situations where nobody had simply done the paperwork to register my device, and the…

Is it worth paying for hotel parking or should I look for parking elsewhere? ★ Best

The best move is to ask directly at the front desk if there's free parking for guests or if they'll negotiate a rate for the three nights - sometimes they'll lower the price if you pay it all at once…

Change interior doors in the apartment, is it better to stick with wood or try glass doors? ★ Best

What a lot of people don't mention is that glass requires constant maintenance - fingerprints, dust, you see everything. Wood ages better visually and if you take care of it, it won't give you headac…

Broken charger in my 2015 Renault Zoe, where can I get it fixed?

Don't try to fix it yourself if you don't know anything about automotive electrics, because the chargers on these cars handle voltages that can be dangerous. I had a similar issue a while back and ho…

How do I report my cryptocurrency gains on my taxes?

Keep a detailed record of every transaction - date, amount, entry and exit price - because that's what tax authorities are going to ask for when they audit you. The other answers covered it well that…

Why won't the car start and the lights are flickering?

The alternator is what people aren't mentioning enough. If you jump-start the car with cables and it starts but fails again the next day, it's almost certainly the alternator not charging the battery…

How do I stay organized with assignments when all my teachers use Google Classroom?

Google Classroom automatically syncs all your assignments to Google Calendar, so first thing is to check if you're already seeing them there - a lot of students don't realize it's connected by defaul…

What to give my boss for his birthday without spending a lot? ★ Best

Sometimes a tie or a mug aren't so bad if you pick them right - a mug with a design that reflects your boss's sense of humor or interests can end up being more personal than just about anything else.…

How can I improve internet signal on my rural property?

If the signal drops specifically at night, the first thing is to check what frequency band your router is using - lots of them run on 2.4 GHz, which is more vulnerable to interference from other devi…

Is it worth investing in an apartment in an up-and-coming area?

Can you live several years without seeing that money grow, or do you need it available? Because the key point here is your time horizon, not the potential of the area. I bought a plot of land in a ne…