I'm trying to get back into book reading, not only non-fiction, but also novels. If you read some great books this year, would love to see some recommendations. Personally, I didn't read …
I bought a Breville Barista Express with the Black Friday deals. Happy with the price I paid, but the pressure gauge is clearly not working as does not move at all. It's a bit annoying, as this …
I'm been building my first PC, and run into a problem. After installing all components, it wouldn't boot, and would stop at the red CPU light on the motherboard, then the power would go off …
Hi,, I have a basic Hercules speaker system for my computer. It consists of a pretty decent plug-in woofer (I keep this on the floor), and 2 smaller desktop speakers, as well as a wired controller …
I recently started thinking, our morning coffees seem to be exposed to a lot of plastic in the brewing process, including the plastic water reservoir, the tubes that carry the water (even after …
Hi, building my first PC and been looking around for a GPU. Video editing and initially 1080p gaming, with the option for smooth 1440p gaming in future when I get a decent monitor. Based on what …
Hi, I'm building a PC and wondering what is the best way to get Windows 11. I find it annoying to have to pay $170 for Windows on top of the cost of the build. But I noticed you can get old 2nd …
ForkSnorter on 05/09/2024 - 12:32 on Amazon Global Store
I had a bunch of Amazon US items in my shopping list, and they were previously showing up with “free international delivery for prime members”, but now they’re all showing delivery prices …
Edit, this has now been solved: it's Uncle Tobys "Squarz". My memory was wrong: it was date syrup, not maple syrup. Original post: About 6 months ago, I found a heavily discounted …
Just wondering what monitor size Ozbargainers recommend for productivity, with possibly some gaming use and/or video editing in future: 27 inch, 32 inch or 34 inch. There are posts/articles all over …
I've been researching gaming PCs for a few months to upgrade from PS4, and I noticed there is a big emphasis on fps, usually aiming to get above 60fps. Most of the games I've played on PS4 …
If you lived in a property (let's call it "property A") as your PPOR for 15 years, then rented it out for 1 year while living in a new PPOR (property B), then you sold property A, what …
I read a lot of the forum posts, and I get a sense that the majority of OzBargainers (or active OzBargainers) are from Melbourne/Victoria. Is this true? I don't see as many questions about …
I know this is a bit of a weird request. I have a $300 Amazon gift card that needs to be used before too long. Don't really need anything in particular that falls within this price range. I have …
I've often wondered about this, but since COVID it has been on my mind even more. We go to the toilet, and get nasty bacteria on our hands. Then we go to the sink, put our hand on the tap to …
Hi, can someone recommend a prepaid sim (with new phone number) from Coles or somewhere that is cheap and easy to setup. I got one from ALDI, but after going round in a circle for about 2 hours, …
Breville Bambino Plus + Sunbeam Precision grinder (already own this grinder) Or Breville Barista express Impress Or Breville Barista Pro Upgrading from Delonghi Dedica. Want tastier coffee …
I used to buy Aldi’s dark beans a few years ago and found them pretty good. But since then, I’ve mostly used freshly roasted beans. Last month I bought the Aldi beans again, but had difficulty …
OzBargain website works fine on Chrome, but consistently crashes (freezes) on Safari, pretty much every time within a few minutes. This is the only website I've encountered that does this. Any …
Random question: I bought Uncle Tobys "Rolled Oats - Ancient grains" to make muesli, after reading comments on here about how creamy Uncle Tobys oats are. The ingredients say "Whole …
What do you think about growing vines like passionfruit or beans on a pine fence treated with arsenic? It's generally not recommended to build your garden beds out of treated pine due to the …
I'm talking about a safe, structurally sound, functional and durable cubby house, not just 3 panels of plywood nailed to a tree. I see pretty nice 2nd hand ones for sale on marketplace …
ForkSnorter on 27/07/2023 - 09:16 on eBay Australia
Hi, what is the cheapest way to purchase an eBay item from the US, UK or Europe that is listed in foreign currency, if using a credit card to pay? Should you pay in the listed foreign currency (bank …
For those of you who have used a music streaming service, which would you recommend? I’m not an audiophile but I have a bunch of smart speakers, and a decent stereo setup. I enjoy classical music, …
I'm seeing prices rising massively for basic services, trades, renovations, building, materials, etc. These prices are rising much faster than incomes, plus there seems to be a bit of a mini …
We get a bit of noise from the neighbour at night. The houses are very close and there is not really a fence between them. Would adding a fence improve things? How about a brick fence? Are they …
Hi, I'm looking for an affordable, simple app to design some home renovations. I will initially use it mainly to design the backyard landscaping, including deck, courtyards, gardens, BBQ area, …
Hi, I'm painting the interior walls of our dark house. Want to brighten it up a bit. The walls are currently a dull greyish white (or pale grey) that leans toward green. Will a bright neutral …
I want to get my stepdad a Steeldive SD1970 dive watch for his birthday, but it won't arrive in time. Addiesdive will arrive in time, but I'm wondering whether quality will be worse. Has …
GF and I are sick of where we live, and are seeking to sell and move to a new house. We're interested in 2 properties, but having difficulty deciding due to lack of knowledge of …
Over the past few years, my pay rises have definitely not matched the rate of inflation, especially if I consider the massive increase in the cost of housing. Just wondering how everyone else is …
Toast is one of my favourite things to eat, I have it at least 10 times a week, so I'm interested in what most people put on their toast. My favourite is peanut butter and honey with …
Edit: due to all the sarcastic comments, I decided to add this opening comment as clarification: Regular (or constant) activity is definitely good for you but maybe we don't really need to do …
Why is it so hard to sell old computers nowadays? I have an old i5 desktop with monitor. Still works reasonably fast, no issues, no external marks/damage, Windows 10. Can't sell it. Should I …
What are the rules around putting a transportable cabin (e.g. shipping container/small tiny home/granny flat) in your front yard, to be used as a study/emergency spare bedroom, does this need council …
No doubt some of you have seen the impressive capabilities of OpenAI's recently released ChatGPT. The range of things it can do is astonishing. But I was disappointed to learn that it cannot …
I've noticed over the past few years, agents often attempt to run mini auctions when more than 1 person is interested in a house, even when the house is not officially up for auction. After …
Any decent 4K monitors under $400? The ones at JB Hi-Fi are a bit steep compared to 2k monitors. Will be used for amateur photo editing, video editing, media consumption, study, etc. Doesn’t have …
Posting my first deal. I was browsing Camera Pro, and this seems like the best deal going at the moment. The visa takes the overall price down to $1045, which is not much more than the lens usually …
I drink heaps of coffee every morning, but often the coffee is a bit tasteless. My coffees are definitely nowhere near as good as those served in a decent cafe. What do you think is the best way to …
I used to use normal cow’s milk, but currently I’m using Bonsoy, recommended by a friend. The first time I tried bonsoy I thought it was nearly as good as cow’s milk. Now that my taste buds …
Do you sprinkle cocoa/chocolate on your coffees/cappuccinos? If yes, what do you use? Does it improve the taste? I’m undecided. I sometimes sprinkle cocoa powder mixed with a bit of icing powder. …
ForkSnorter on 20/10/2022 - 10:46 on Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman stores seem to have this lazy approach to customer service. I went there the other day, there was practically nobody in the store, maybe 2 or 3 customers. This is what it was …
Currently it is not legally required to replace old or decaying asbestos roofs, even though these may pose a health risk to the occupant and their neighbours. What do you think about living next …
Hi, I'm looking for an air purifier. Prefer a medium or larger one, capable of purifying a 60m2 room. Having difficulty determining which product/brand is reliable, and has reasonably …
