{"id":44526,"date":"2025-07-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=44526"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:59:24","slug":"rental-car-toll-hack-diy-legal-guidance-flounder-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/rental-car-toll-hack-diy-legal-guidance-flounder-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental car toll hack\/DIY legal guidance\/Flounder Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rental car toll hack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rental car companies love to shake you down with their toll programs\u2014- either pay an absurd daily fee (like $25\/day!) for their toll service or risk getting slammed with massive processing fees if you hit a toll booth. But here’s a money-saving move: register your rental car’s license plate on The Toll Roads<\/a> website before driving. I snap a photo of the plate and VIN (enter it here<\/a> to get the car\u2019s year, make, and model) at pickup and add it to my FasTrak account right there in the parking lot\u2014takes 2 minutes. Set the start\/end dates for your rental period and you’re good to go. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY legal guidance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting legal advice from a chat AI is an okay way to start, but you\u2019ll need something more trustworthy to complete a legal deal. For 50 years I (and many others!) have relied on Nolo Press<\/a> for legal guidance. Nolo offers fantastic guidebooks to common legal needs \u2014 from speeding tickets, to small claims court, to bankruptcy and divorce. In some cases they offer online forms and software to get what you need. I\u2019ve used Nolo to create my own LLCs<\/a>, partnerships and other legal entities. I also used their guide to change my name legally. They are very clear and trustworthy and much cheaper than a lawyer. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspirational profile on Kevin Kelly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This essay on Kevin Kelly by Brie Wolfson, titled \u201cFlounder Mode,\u201d<\/a> is my favorite profile of Kevin Kelly I\u2019ve ever read. It perfectly matches my own experience of knowing him \u2014 a creator who is endlessly curious, prolifically generative, laid-back, kind, and genuinely happy. Equally compelling are Brie\u2019s honest reflections about her career path, which invite me, as a reader, to reflect more deeply on my own choices and dreams. More than ever, I feel inspired to align my creative habits and decisions with what truly interests me. I recommend this to anyone interested in redefining for themselves the meaning of \u201cgreatness,\u201d \u201cambition,\u201d and \u201coutcomes.\u201d \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headphone stand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This simple headphone stand<\/a> is one of those “why didn’t I get this sooner?” purchases. It keeps my AirPod Max headphones always within reach and has a weighted base to prevent tipping. I went with the metal version over plastic for better durability. A small upgrade that makes my workspace feel more organized. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bullshit Remover<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bullshit Remover<\/a> is a fun tool to play with. Paste any block of text into the box and it will remove the \u201ccrap\u201d and give you back the truth behind all the words. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time for some more quotable quotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n