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With the new U614 software, I was playing around with voice commands, seeing which apps I could get to launch with the new commands. Just for the heck of it, I tried saying "Hopper Arcade." (Keep in mind, Hopper Arcade is not supposed to work on the Hopper Duo, and it is not listed on the Apps screen.) To my surprise, it actually launched Hopper Arcade. (Simply saying "Arcade" also works.) Most of the games are not playable. When I select them, I either get the Loading screen for that game (but the game never loads) or only a black screen. After selecting each game to see what would happen, I found several that actually are playable, though.
The following games can be played in Hopper Arcade on a Hopper Duo:
I just thought I should post this, in case anyone was interested, so that Hopper Duo users can enjoy these games while they are available. I am told that Dish is working on "fixing" this. (In other words, breaking this, since Hopper Arcade is not supposed to work on the Hopper Duo.) If you do play any of these games, keep in mind that the Quit (or Exit) selection does not work properly for any game. You will need to press and hold the Back button on the remote to go back to Live TV, or press the Home, DVR, or Guide button, to exit Hopper Arcade.
The following games can be played in Hopper Arcade on a Hopper Duo:
- Gem Cracker
- Sahara Classic Solitaire
- Mahjongg
- Bahamas Scorpion
- China Towers Solitaire
- Slingo Classic
- Amazonas Pyramid Solitaire
- Bubble Jam
- Super Collapse II
I just thought I should post this, in case anyone was interested, so that Hopper Duo users can enjoy these games while they are available. I am told that Dish is working on "fixing" this. (In other words, breaking this, since Hopper Arcade is not supposed to work on the Hopper Duo.) If you do play any of these games, keep in mind that the Quit (or Exit) selection does not work properly for any game. You will need to press and hold the Back button on the remote to go back to Live TV, or press the Home, DVR, or Guide button, to exit Hopper Arcade.
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The clean-up of the Hopper Arcade app continues. This is what now results when I try to use the voice command "Hopper Arcade" (or "Arcade"):
Now the only thing left to do is to change the result of the voice command to make sure that it will not try to access the (now non-existent) Hopper Arcade app at all, just in case someone is trying to search for a show named Arcade. (I am not aware of any such show. However, there used to be a show called Nick Arcade.)
Now the only thing left to do is to change the result of the voice command to make sure that it will not try to access the (now non-existent) Hopper Arcade app at all, just in case someone is trying to search for a show named Arcade. (I am not aware of any such show. However, there used to be a show called Nick Arcade.)
Wally must have gotten the fix. Now there is no more Error 1283. 
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Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs
My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.
Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.
After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.
I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Breakfast for lunch. Crispy corned beef hash, home fries, two over easy eggs and sourdough bread.
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4JfcPctpQmk
Direct YouTube Link - Cyberattacks Are Coming—Is Your Company Ready? #shorts
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4JfcPctpQmk
Direct YouTube Link - Cyberattacks Are Coming—Is Your Company Ready? #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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If you are a former Cuttinge Edge member who has converted to Stream, please contact me.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.
I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
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I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft
The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
www.cnbc.com
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0bCOMsIK3EU
Direct YouTube Link - The Future of XBOX?
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TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0bCOMsIK3EU
Direct YouTube Link - The Future of XBOX?
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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