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It varies by state, but in WA we're only allowed to put 5kW back onto the grid.

It does now. I test drove an Extended Range Ora at this dealer a month ago and wirelessly paired my Pixel 7 Pro with AA.

You're probably thinking of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_(video_game)

Anyone tested the quality difference between a decent phone camera / app and a standard MF printer scanner, in both documents and colour…

Brother no longer allows generic toner after recent firmware updates. Even older printer models are affected unless you block updates.

Oops you're right. Both the 50 and 60 come in mini/pro/lite versions; the 60 is the latest iteration with minor spec bumps.

If you want a budget 8" that's quite useable, I bought an Alldocube iPlay 50 Mini Pro for around $265. It's been remarkably capable and…

I don't think that's due to battery degradation necessarily, but more due to overall system reliability. Less than 8% of batteries tested…

There's an argument that if you don't have solar you should get both at the same time, as it's unlikely that the inverter you get with any…

There's better tasting IPA's out there.

How does this compare to my addiction from last year - Slay the Spire?

How though? I entered 6000 as my postcode and every single option nearby is "unavailable". I tried a few different postcodes and they all…

Click and collect doesn't seem to be available in Perth, so you have to add $12 for shipping, which puts it up to the price on Catch.

My last 3 Asus laptops (2 of which are zenbooks) are all still running and the only thing to ever go wrong has been the SSD which is easily…

I've been burnt by cheap Android tablets before (well not literally - yet), but my Alldocube Neo X is still going strong after 2 years of…

Samsung still make high-end tablets like the S8 Ultra, it's just that the A8 is a mid-range tablet. Most large manufacturers don't compete…

Do you mean apart from the obvious antics that reveal he is pro-Russia, white nationalist, promotes dubious COVID/Pelosi/Q-anon…

I got one at launch after having a succession of mid/high-end Xiaomi phones. What I mostly wanted was a decent camera and screen, and for…

Also curious, as the initial reviews were hilariously bad. Did they fix it up like No Man's Sky?

Wouldn't a AA only store 1/4 of the charge of a normal 10,000mAh D battery? I feel like this wouldn't be a good solution for high-drain…

Do Eneloops come in C or D size? My smart door lock needs D size, and it looks like there's quite a few manufacturers making rechargeables…

I've thought about doing this, but it seems like a lot of effort and expense to save < 0.5 cents on electricity per charge. And if you have…

Do you mean the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 or the Xiaomi Mi 11? Two very different phones.

I bought the Kogan LX12 a couple of months ago. It cleans surprisingly well and the battery lasts about 2 hours - enough to do my whole…

The Feed in Tariff (2.75c off-peak) is lower in WA than any other state, though it does vary by provider in some states.

That sounds like a local government issue, not a state one. Maybe take it up with the local council?

Or the British Virgin islands, in the case of Energy Australia.…

IIRC the storyline is deliberately vague about the setting to make it feel like it could be anywhere. Not sure it would be improved by…

Probably depends on your use-case. I got the previous model (Chromebook Duet 2) for my 12yo daughter last year and she absolutely loves it…

Choice ranks the top Finish tablet at 76% (Powerball Quantum Ultimate Pro) and their worst at 71% (Powerball All In 1 Max Everyday Deep…