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sprocketoctopus commented on Who Else Takes Metamucil Daily?
Try kiwifruit. 2 or 3 daily. Whosh!
Asko are now owned by Hisense, but still made in Europe I believe.
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semaj on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
semaj on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)Tasmania will be the first: from here: https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closure " Incompatible devices will be blocked…
Actually second fault with that initial inverter. Inverter LAN NIC failed. SE really gave me the run around on that one. Also, SE do not…
Just had a inverter replacement, Solaredge, with a new one, after exactly 7 years, under warranty. Under warranty for 12 years, but but…
sprocketoctopus commented on Home Network/ IT Equipment Locations
I'd stick it all in the Garage. Most importantly run cables everywhere even if you don't plan to utilise yet. Even just run them, and ask…
Thanks! Don't use much of the HPM Bakelite. Nice to know.
sprocketoctopus commented on Do They Make Square Quad Powerpoints
As far as I'm aware no not in a quad 2x2 fashion. The standard 4 Gang 10A GPO uses same mounting hole centres and ends up 38mm in depth…
Let's just see what taxi fleets do, it'll be interesting. If the mg4 was slightly larger to preface the above. Presently they love the…
sprocketoctopus commented on Cheap Laptop to Play around with Linux
Any thinkpad. I have 3, 2 of which are on Linux, which works very well with Linux
Ubuntu Mate.
Just 3 things I'd do. 1. Pay for, by dealer and replace batteries. Not sure if this is a hybrid, but I don't mean the traction battery the…
Buy the best panel you can afford. Get an Android device and load Kodi. Even a Chromecast. Or a Mini PC. Or an Apple TV. However if you…
sprocketoctopus commented on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
@thrifty mum ; I think they are all bastards in different ways. So, I guess it's finding the one that is less so. But I think you should…
sprocketoctopus commented on Help! Negotiating Car Purchase
Carefully inspect the red paint. Mazda have been repainting quite a lot of them - clear coat issues apparently - under warranty.…
Data point... Just bought a pair from JB (in-person), price matched - reluctantly. They only asked if I had a Telstra ID, which I did.
sprocketoctopus commented on INKBIRD Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer IHT-1P $13.99 Delivered from AU Warehouse @ Inkbird
Will this do both Fahrenheit and Celsius?
"No tradie wanted a no-repeat job, each one complained about the prior trade's work, many no-shows and you end up overpaying to get someone…
Smash Rear 1/4 window would be the cheapest way, I think.
Mitsubishi Electric Fridges - made in Japan. And you get to pay the Toyota Tax too! Miele D/W and W/M's (Only have experience with front…
sprocketoctopus commented on Car Headlights Brightness Upgrade
I'd try an aftermarket light bar. QH are what they are, LED's (conversion) would be illegal. You can get a mounting kit that fits behind…
sprocketoctopus commented on Prepaid Sim Data Yearly for 97 Year Old
Aldi mobile, PAYG/365 day expiry after you top it up from the $5 credit included. I have a second device I just put $15 per year recharge,…
sprocketoctopus commented on Where to Purchase MS Office from?
If you want a good free alternative, try Libre-office. Works very well, and will open any MS Office Proprietary files - .docx, .xlsx etc.…
Too expensive for what it is. However the ute's do hold their money, so there's that. As stated above, I would not go for an eco-lpi or…
sprocketoctopus commented on New Car Is Ready - Bank Transfer? Cheque?
I nearly got caught 6 months ago - but with a second hand car. Seller wanted cash - ~$16k. Went to bank, was told I had to 'make an…
sprocketoctopus commented on Getting a Car Loan Vs Paying Outright
Put a towbar on your existing car, then buy a cheap trailer. That's what I did when I did Reno's. Then sold trailer. Pay off house first.…
Yep. This is why I got rid of my Xiaomi. VoLTE, had to be 'hacked' to make it work, but after every OS update it would break again. I then…
I had a problem when converting my service, just a FYI..in case someone else has similar problems. The conversion would not complete on my…
sprocketoctopus replied to mk8 on [VIC] Docklands - Portarlington Ferry Multi Pass 20% off (10 Trips $124, 20 $232, 30 $324) @ Port Phillip Ferries
mk8 on [VIC] Docklands - Portarlington Ferry Multi Pass 20% off (10 Trips $124, 20 $232, 30 $324) @ Port Phillip FerriesWhen I booked, you select the multi pass (instead of Adult), then you fill in whomever is travelling and the discount code you receive when…
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