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A Quick Upgrade to an Old PC Worth It?

My current system is the below and I am wondering if I should give it an upgrade and get a few more years out of it, or just go all out on a new system (been pricing up new systems but waiting for …

EOFY Sales a Real Fizzer?

So its July 1st and I was just thinking, is it just me or have the EOFY sales been a bit rubbish this year? After price watching a lot of stuff a lot of things I noticed that anything that went on …

New Gaming PC Time - Thoughts on This Build?

So thinking of getting myself a treat with a new gaming PC. Looking for any thoughts, critiques or judgement on the below build. I haven't been a massive gamer lately but that's probably …

What Keyboard Are You Using with Your Raspberry Pi

So I just bought a RetroPie and was looking for a keyboard to go with it. Was thinking of the Rii Mini X1 just so I can sit on the couch and use it without having to have it wired up. But not sure …

PC Freezes Intermittently When Playing Games

Need a PC whiz to tell me where to start with a PC that works fine usually, but when playing games, it will play, then freeze for a couple seconds, then start again, then freeze, then start…you …

Staying in Short Stay Hotels Singapore Airport

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the short stay Hotels within Singapore Airport. I have a flight to Singapore on a Virgin Airline and then a Connecting flight 8 …

VPN on a Virtual Machine?

So I am looking at getting a VPN however I use a Virtual Machine (VirtualBox) for my internet browsing running….I've gone blank on What I am running…Linux Mint I believe. I …

Channel 9 HD Glitchy and Stuttery

Hey just wondering if anyone is having any issues with Nine HD. ever since the ashes my 9HD has looked like absolute garbage and is all glitchy and hard to watch. No other HD channel has any issues. …

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ANZ Black Frequent Flyer Card Not Working Online

Hey just wondering if people are having any issues with the ANZ Black Frequent Flyer card online? On certain websites (RACQ Member Rewards, Foxtel, KFC APP) when I try and use this card I constantly …

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Go Card Top Up - American Express Payment Declined (Brisbane)

So the Translink website states you can use international cards at Qld Rail fare machines and kiosks but not for auto top up. I just tried to use a fare machine to top up with an Amex and it …

Accessory Plates in Queensland - What Is The Deal?

Hey, Looking at getting a bike rack for my car and saw I would need an accessory plate as it will cover the number plate. I'm in Queensland and from what I can see is you pay the $78.50 for …

BBQ Gas Bottle Gauge Shows Low Gas in Cold Temps?

Hi, So I have a gas gauge connected to my BBQ gas bottle and when I fire it up in the morning the gauge is showing that there is low gas (if ur familiar with these gauges, its at the very bottom of …

Will a USB Audio Interface Reduce Interference on Studio Monitors

So I've just purchased some Studio Monitors for my PC and am noticing a slight bit of interference through them. Seems to be detecting mouse movement, and PC noise (i.e playing some games causes …

Just Signed up for FTTP - Where to Put The Box?

So I just signed up for FTTP NBN and have the installer coming in June. I am thinking of the location of the box inside the house and wondering what is possible. So the box outside is installed on …

Recommend Studio Monitor Speakers for PC under $300

Looking for some studio monitors to connect to my PC for every day use (not sound mixing etc) Would prefer digital input just to save having to buy a sound card as most seem to be RCA input. But if …

Dishwasher Spare Parts - Where to Buy?

So I have a Westinghouse dishwasher where the upper spray arm keeps falling off every wash. Been looking to buy a new arm and the piece that it connects too but only seem to come across online …

Replacing a Solar Inverter Costs

So I just got quoted $2400 (includes installation) to replace a 2.3kw Solar inverter with a Fronius Galvo 2.0kw inverter. Not sure how much these cost, but does that seem excessive? For such a small …

Solar Inverter "Relay Failure"

Just had my cheapo Solar Inverter come up with a "Relay Failure" so looks like I am up for a new inverter Anyone have any idea on what this would cost? Original inverter is a 2.3kw system …

Woodworking Tools? Where to Buy

Hey, Can anyone recommend any places in Brisbane to buy woodworking hand tools at a reasonable price? Any keen woodworkers around here got a go to place? Looking for planes, sharpening stones …

Banana Plugs - Are They Worth It?

Just wondering if anyone uses banana plugs on their amps? Are they actually worth it in terms of sound quality, or is it just the convenience factor if you're moving your amp all the time? If …

Um Where Is My NBN?

So I have been patiently waiting for NBN to become available. And when checking the ISP websites they have listed that the information provided by NBNCo was that it would be available on 17th …

PC Speakers for Small Space

So I dont have much room on my desk for speakers and currently just have a set of some Creative USB speakers that do the job for now, but just wanting to know if there was something better out there …

Hand Tools - Best Place to Buy Them?

I've been looking at getting into doing some basic woodworking just to keep busy on the weekends. Sick of wasting them watching Netflix all day. Just wondering where does everyone buy their hand …

Ryobi 18v Battery Charge Time

Just wondering if anyone has Ryobi 18v 4.0 ah batteries and could tell me how long they take to charge with the so called fast charger. I've just bought one and I've had the battery on …

Pest control

Just got slugged $400 to get a termite inspection with pest control of cock roaches silverfish and spiders Can anyone recommend a decent pest control company that will do yearly termite inspections …

Raspberry Pi 3 - Who to Buy It from??

Been looking at getting a Raspberry Pi 3 for a media centre but notice so many sellers seem to have them all at different prices. Been looking at these …