diff --git a/aider/main.py b/aider/main.py
index 32d018f32..b34aac457 100644
--- a/aider/main.py
+++ b/aider/main.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ from .dump import dump  # noqa: F401
 
 def setup_git_home(io):
     home = Path.home()
-    git_repos = list(home.glob("*/.git"))
+    git_repos = sorted(home.glob("*/.git"))
     git_root = None
 
     if git_repos:
diff --git a/aider/website/docs/usage/tips.md b/aider/website/docs/usage/tips.md
index 1ab8d3f38..da5be762b 100644
--- a/aider/website/docs/usage/tips.md
+++ b/aider/website/docs/usage/tips.md
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ Once you are happy with the approach, just say "go ahead" without the `/ask` pre
 - Use `/clear` to discard the chat history and make a fresh start.
 - Can you `/drop` any extra files?
 - Use `/ask` to discuss a plan before aider starts editing code.
+- Use the [`/model` command](commands.html) to switch to a different model and try again. Switching between GPT-4o and Sonnet will often get past problems.
 - If aider is hopelessly stuck,
 just code the next step yourself and try having aider code some more after that.
 Take turns and pair program with aider.