Well, here’s one example. The secret Wi-Fi screen gives a real-time view of WiFi signal strength, collisions and glitches (versus the very broad Excellent/Good guide that the regular Roku UI offers).

Amen. I would kill (*or at least, inflict minor abrasions) for the ability to re-program those shortcut buttons. I have never used sling (have no idea what it is, even), and as you mentioned, the rdio button is now useless.

“Those items, plus axle U-joints are on the fritz, and need to be swapped badly.”

With my Hat of Pedantic Correction on...

How about using that clear wrap paint-protectant type stuff? I’ve often wondered if covering a pride-and-joy car in that would be a) clever, or b) totally excessive.

At first, I mis-read your comment and thought you said “..as MY regular Aston.”. I spooled up into a righteous Internet Rage(TM), unsure whether you were being insufferably smug or just trolling.

Thank you for this.

I just bought one. I already have a brown(-ish) Volvo wagon^H^HSUV.

Awww, this made me very nostalgic. My first car was a 1984 Mini - the "Mayfair" special edition, silver like your test car but with blue velour interior and tasteful dark grey pinstriping on the side. 998cc engine, 10" wheels, and as you said - no matter what the speedo says, you have a big grin on your face and think…

I was always taught: Wait for a cold day. Get toner powder from a laser printer cartridge, and shake it out along the base of the windshield/firewall, near the A/C intake vents. Victim switches on the cabin heater; toner powder is drawn over the heater matrix; hot toner powder is blown over the (preferably, pale)…

Just read the customer reviews before you buy these Gummi Bears. Seriously. The phrase "get ready for a wild weekend" above is your clue, people...

Just read the customer reviews before you buy these Gummi Bears. Seriously. The phrase "get ready for a wild…

I cannot confirm nor deny that I wish I was born in Wales.

BobG999999, you're right that Derby is pronounced Darby; at the risk of rat-holing this worthy discussion of Steve's article even further into "look at those crazy Brits" territory, here's a list off the top of my head of British placenames and their unexpected pronunciations... (apologies for the total disregard for…

I hate replying to my own posts, especially as I'm still gray which means no-one might ever see them, but..

Steve,

Trololol. My Volvo XC60 scored 11-20%, guess that makes it more Jalop than your Mustang.

The FSM said to depressurize the fuel system.

Mine was awful, but only for anyone else who now has to share the road with me...