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Are DIY price checker apps allowed at Walmart?

FastLeopard — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:25:26 +0000

sorry if this is a dumb question but im super new to this whole side hustle thing and need to know something. I was looking at some videos about scanning items at stores to flip online and people use price check apps. Are we even allowed to do that inside Walmart? Im planning to hit up my local store in Ohio this weekend with like 50 bucks to test the waters on clearance stuff, but Im kinda paranoid about getting kicked out or looking suspicious staring at my phone the whole time. Has anyone actually done this recently without getting hassled by employees?

Best laptop for professional video editing under $2000?

izdojiusxd — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:25:49 +0000

Can anyone recommend the best laptop for professional video editing under $2000? Sorry if this is a totally basic question because im super new to all this tech stuff and honestly a bit overwhelmed by all the specs out there. I really have no idea what I should be looking at between macs and pcs or what graphics cards actually matter. Im based in Chicago and need to buy something by the end of next month since my old laptop literally just died on me while I was trying to cut a simple 4k family project in Premiere. I want something thats gonna last a few years and wont lag when I put multiple layers and effects on the timeline. My absolute max budget is two grand out the door including tax if possible. What are people actually using these days that wont give me a headache?

Should I share my child's birthday registry on social media?

Solace77 — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:25:27 +0000

im honestly so annoyed right now and need to vent for a sec. my daughters first birthday party is coming up in three weeks, and ive been organizing everything in Chicago basically by myself while working full time. so I was trying to make life easier and set up an amazon birthday registry for family members who keep asking what she needs. my logic was that sharing the link on my public instagram and facebook would save me from answering fifty different DMs asking for ideas. but now my mother in law is blowing up my phone saying its tacky and gift-grabby to post registries publicly on social media?? she thinks its only okay to send privately to close relatives. but like... half my friends on social media actually want to buy her stuff and keep asking where the list is! am I totally out of touch here? is it really that awful to just drop the link in a story or should I really be messaging every single person individually cause honestly I dont have the time for that with a toddler running around...

How do I share my wishlist with my parents?

yzkgizdkzh — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:25:21 +0000

My birthday is literally in three weeks and I am so hyped because I finally found stuff I actually want instead of random junk. Im trying to figure out the best way to send my wishlist to my parents without seeming super bossy lol. Should I just copy paste the direct Amazon links in a group chat, use one of those universal wishlist apps like MyRegistry where everything is in one place, or print out a cute little PDF since my mom still kinda prefers paper lists even though she uses her phone all the time? My budget for the main items is around 150 bucks max. Which method do you guys think works best for older parents who get overwhelmed by too many tabs?

Best gaming laptop under 1500?

qdkeqdpmgp — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:25:13 +0000

So Im looking for the best gaming laptop under 1500 bucks right now since my old Dell finally died on me yesterday while playing Cyberpunk... ugh. Ive been doing some research online all morning, like I read that the Lenovo Legion 5 is supposed to be amazing for the price, but then I saw a bunch of Reddit threads saying the screen backlight bleed is terrible on the latest models so now Im totally confused. Basically my budget is strictly 1500 USD max, I need it for heavy gaming and a bit of video editing for my youtube hobby, and Id prefer something with at least a 4060 or 4070 if possible. What are you guys actually buying right now that doesnt overheat in two seconds?

Can I set up email notifications for Walmart rollbacks?

ddfxplsejv — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:25:23 +0000

im honestly so fed up with missing out on walmart rollbacks because by the time I actually check the app the stuff is already sold out or the price went back up... like I was trying to grab one of those cheap air fryers for my moms place in ohio for her birthday next month and my budget is strictly under forty bucks so every dollar counts you know. so I was thinking there has to be some way to set up email alerts or notifications specifically for price drops on walmart items without having to manually refresh the page every five minutes like a crazy person. my logic was that since every other site has price trackers, walmart must have something similar or at least a workaround, but digging through their settings page just gave me a headache and nothing useful came up. ive looked at a couple of random coupon sites but they just spam your inbox with random junk instead of the actual specific item you want. is there actually a reliable way to get an email or text the exact second a walmart rollback hits, or am I just wasting my time trying to track this down manually...

Which docking stations work best with any laptop model?

Landry Landry — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:25:36 +0000

Is there actually a universal docking station out there that works smoothly with literally any laptop model without making me want to pull my hair out? Honestly fed up with my current setup, it keeps dropping my external monitors and disconnecting my mouse every five minutes and im just so over it. I work from home here in Chicago doing graphic design and video editing, so I constantly have my personal MacBook Pro and my work Windows laptop hooked up to the desk. I need something that can handle dual 4K displays and power delivery for both machines without needing a million driver updates or special proprietary software. My budget is around 200 bucks max since I already wasted money on this piece of junk I have now. Seriously, if anyone has found a dock that actually plays nice with different brands and doesnt require a degree in engineering to set up, please let me know what model youre using...

Can I share my Walmart cart for someone else to pay?

JasonKep — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:26:18 +0000

Ive been doing curbside pickup and online orders through Walmart for years now so I thought I knew how everything worked on their app. But tonight Im in a huge bind and honestly kinda freaking out a bit. My mom is in Chicago and had to take my little brother to the ER unexpectedly, and she forgot her debit card at home while rushing out the door. She needs some basic pharmacy stuff and some groceries delivered to her house tonight. I built the whole cart for her on my app cause shes too stressed to mess with it right now, but my budget is totally maxed out until payday on Friday and I cant pay for it myself. I tried looking for a share cart button or a way to send it to her account like Amazon does, but I am not seeing it anywhere. Can I actually share my Walmart cart for someone else to pay or am I just missing something obvious in the settings?

Best stylus for any iPad?

NebulaRider — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:25:28 +0000

Im looking at buying a stylus for my older base model ipad that i use mainly for taking notes in class and sketching during my downtime. Ive read that the official apple pencil is amazing because of pressure sensitivity, but ive also seen tons of cheaper third party options on amazon that people swear by for basic writing. Since I only have about 40 bucks to spend right now, Im totally torn on whether saving money on a knockoff means ill lose out on palm rejection or if they work just fine for everyday student stuff. What actually is the best stylus for any ipad if youre on a tight budget?

How do I set up price drop alerts for Walmart items?

ommizvehjz — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:25:13 +0000

Ive been using trackers like camelcamelcamel for Amazon stuff forever so Im pretty used to setting up price drop alerts and wishlist tracking across different sites. But Walmart is driving me crazy right now. Im trying to watch this specific patio furniture set that costs around $450 because we need it for a backyard party by next month and I really dont wanna pay full price if it dips again. Built-in alerts on their app seem totally useless or maybe Im just missing something obvious in the settings. What tools or extensions actually work reliably for Walmart price tracking without spamming my inbox?