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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Why does the copilot Mac app require me to use Copilot in a browser when I have an entitled m365 user account???? I'd be happy to share my feedback with the product team about their UX choices.

Screenshot of dark blue copilot app on Mac stating to switch to a secure Copilot with your enterprise account. There are two buttons at the bottom with options:
Go to Microsoft 365 Copilot or Sign in with another account

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

NOAA.gov tried to tell us. Be safe out there.

NOAA.gov forecast for Colorado Springs showing a red flag warning - fire danger

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Representing McLaren F1 today with my Papaya. Can't wait for the season to start! Porsche of Colorado Springs hooked me up with a Papaya Macan loaner to keep the theme. 😁

A Porsche Macan in Payapa - a dark metallic orange which is darker than McLaren papaya.

Me wearing a McLaren F1 papaya jacket in front of the Porsche Macan.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Fewer out of the box thermal options on the desktop than the laptop. Guess we don't care how loud fans are on desktops.

Alienware Command Center home screen. Elder Scrolls Online has Thermal Performance selected while default settings is Thermal Balance.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Ignored Support Assist and chose to restart now that CC is finally done installing - 10 minutes later.

InstallShield Wizard Completed window on same Windows 11 desktop. It is asking to restart the PC.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

SupportAssist got jealous and launched itself during this extremely long Command Center install. After I declined the "Improve my PC's performance" suggestion, it shut down. Oh and now it's back again!

Support Assist for Home PCs launch screen on a Windows desktop

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Once you're all configured, you just choose launch from the home page. You should see the two different assigned thermal profiles for Default on the bottom right and ESO on the top left. The computer does the rest. Probably want to make sure your BIOS is the latest too - through Support Assist.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Here's a couple screenshots where you can barely tell (by pink outline) that I have assigned my Default profile to Quiet and my ESO profile to Full Speed. Full Speed is a whole other level of fan noise that I didn't think was possible ;) Killer game performance though! I changed nothing else.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

4 coyotes ran from 20 pronghorn when the herd ran past the coyote den. The horses and goat were ready to f up those coyotes if they came any closer. The coyotes kept heading south off my land to get away from everyone. Imagine the coyotes having to explain this cowardice to their coyote friends!

20 pronghorn moving west across Colorado prairie land

4 coyotes moving south across Colorado prairie land. Coyotes are dark brown and the land is light brown with snow in spots

Two white horses, one bay horse, and one black, white, and grey goat staring down the coyotes to the west. Same Colorado light brown prairie grass with patches of snow

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

It seems they had a big day of napping while I was working and napping in the back seat while running errands. Good thing they can catch up on their sleep now!

Two white boxers sleeping on one dog bed in front of a fireplace. Both are stretched out. One's head is hanging over the edge of the light blue dog bed and almost touching the brown wood floor.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Walmart is getting aggressive with their app usage! "Next time, check in with the Walmart App." I can check in just fine at King Soopers without the app.

Walmart sign with snowflakes in front of it. The sign reads:

Reserved 3.
Already checked in?
We'll be right out. Or call:
719-660-2886
Next time check in with the Walmart App.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

They are concerned that they will get a second bath today.

Two white boxers curled up on a single large dog bed laying on top of each other. Both look concerned.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Better late than never! Cookin the turkey dinner now that I'm feeling better.

Uncooked turkey sitting on a rack above a mixture of vegetables, potatoes, and giblets about to go in the oven. Turkey has not been basted yet.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This is the ultimate game of fetch. If I had a dog that flew like this I'd have a raised landing pool off the side of my deck. I'd also have a toy launcher. Like a pitching machine. They'd break world records in no time.

Dog flying through the air over a blue raised swimming pool looking back over his shoulder. ESPN ticker at the bottom showing this is a competitive sport.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Watching the sprint race in the theater this morning 🧡

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Smokin deals on hammers at Ace Hardware. Craftsman with lifetime warranty! $5.99! Couldn't help myself - bought two.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The moon was rad during sunset tonight

A bright, light yellow orb in a light purple layer of sky. A blue layer of sky is on the horizon below it. The top of the sky is light yellow but not as bright as the moon.

There are patches of snow on the ground which is mainly covered by dry, light brown prairie grass. There is a bare tree directly to the right of the moon, and the moon is almost centered in the photo.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

It's the little things that count... ♥️

Black words printed on a white sign. It says: Scented products can aggravate migraines and allergies. We ask that you limit the use of perfumes and other scented products at your visits.

Thank you.
{Blacked out}
Neurology Clinic

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Was speeding right along in "Quantum Physics for Beginners" until I got to this page. Going to have to save that for another night.

The title of the page is standard model of elementary particles. There is a chart that looks similar to a Periodic Table of Elements with a bunch of unrecognizable words and numbers and symbols associated with them.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

That was a rough qualifying. The sprint race will be interesting tomorrow! Get em #McLaren! #UnitedStatesGP

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

This sign was made by a skier 🤣

It is a white TRUMP VANCE billboard that reads "Secure the boarder". It is spelled like snowboarder instead of b-o-r-d-e-r.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Is that the correctly sized picture for this wall?

Very tiny 6"x6" black and white picture in the middle of a 10'x12' wall.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

This is the strangest welcome bag I've ever received at a hotel. What is going to happen in the next 24 hours?

One gift bag that includes a first aid kit, retinol cleansing wipes, Dove nourishment cream, hand sanitizer, blistex lip medex, and peanut butter crackers.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

It's one banana. How much could it cost?

Bananas in a basket on a counter at an airport food stand. The label in front of the basket says BANANAS $1.99

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

#Aspens in full send #Colorado Aagie isn't strong enough to make the trip, so Akira is on her first solo dog journey.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

That was a fantastic race! Great job #McLaren !! Congrats to Oscar for the big win by holding off Charles for half the race and 🔥 race from Lando - P15 -> P4. We're winning the constructors!!

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Really looking forward to this race tomorrow to see how Lando cuts through the pack! #AzerbaijanGP

Image of McLaren's F1 car. Above it it says

P2 Oscar
P17 Lando

These are the qualifying results for tomorrow's F1 race in Azerbaijan

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Off to a strong start in week 2 for Fantasy Football

Miami defense scored 0 points against Buffalo.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

Less than two weeks ago, Aagie was undergoing brain cancer radiation therapy treatment. She had seizures and trouble using her back legs. Today she's tiring me out by insisting we jog instead of walk! ♥️

A brindle boxer jogging on a brown dirt road with a white fence on the side of the road. The scenery is prairie grass with homes in the far background.

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Amanda Blevins @amandablev.bsky.social · 01/05/2023

As a creature of habit, my favorite thing to do when arriving in the Bay area is to enjoy dumplings as my first meal!

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