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I bought a new PS3 controller off eBay a few weeks ago. When I eventually used it, the right stick moved up and around on its own. So, I put it back in the original packaging and considered buying a new one. At the back of my mind I still wanted to fix the problem but didn't know how to.

Then... Today, I had the notion to fix it once and for all. There are a lot of youtube videos on 'analogue drift', which usually involves a screwdriver, but I wasn't willing to open up the controller. After a bit of research, I found a way to fix the right stick from the outside.

The video explained that you needed cotton buds and rubbing alcohol. Although I didn't have any of that and decided to improvise. I took a damp cloth and wiped around the inside rim. I made sure to push the edge of the cloth inside as much as possible.

Problem solved. The controller works great now. :)
 
Found a book for my granddaughter for Christmas. in the bargain bin, too. She's 10 and she plays Minecraft, so I hope she likes this Minecraft Hacks book.
 
I thought of a name for my Etsy shop! And it was available! Woohoo!

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I'm only recently back on FB and I've gotten a surprising number of friend requests. Some of them from whom I never would have thought would be interested in being friends. :)
 
Like 25 bucks appeared in my Draftkings account and when I looked at transaction history there were 25 “User Bonus Offer Credit” of type “null” for 1 dollar each.

I think they meant to give me a dollar as an incentive/addiction center trigger and there was a bug and I am not sure they can legally undo it.

Unless they really meant to just give me $25 for some reason.
 
The rhinestone template I just cut messed up in the process. Instead of panicking and getting upset and giving up, I realized what the problem is by the symptom and I'll remedy it tomorrow.
 
I feed peanuts to bluejays by leaving them on the rails of my deck. They really love peanuts. Today they showed their appreciation by leaving a couple of tiny crawdads on the rail for me. With their heads bitten off, so they won't pinch me, I guess. So considerate!
 
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