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Australia stopped subsidising domestic vehicle manufacturers over a decade ago and consequently the domestic industry ended. Say what you…

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PilonDo on Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core w/TB3 Cable (Thunderbolt Dock for Mac & Windows) Dual 4K-60Hz, 40Gbps $85 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure a dock like this uses something called Displayport MST to achieve multiple outputs. There's no support for it…

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Neology on HDD/SSD Group Buy: New from $182, Recertified from $127 + Shipping - Seagate X16 X18 X20 IronWolf/Pro, WD Ultrastar @ Neology

Yep I see it now, thanks mate.

spiev commented on HDD/SSD Group Buy: New from $182, Recertified from $127 + Shipping - Seagate X16 X18 X20 IronWolf/Pro, WD Ultrastar @ Neology
Sorry if I misunderstood this in your post body text - how does the bulk buy discount apply? It doesn't seem to be automatic if you add…

None of those options are going to saturate that connection over wifi. You will need a more powerful router, but also all your wifi clients…

spiev commented on Thailand: eSIM or local SIM ?
Apologies for the non tightass answer - I just think buying a physical SIM sucks, if your phone supports an eSIM it's just so much easier…

spiev commented on US$3 off US$30, US$6 off US$50, US$9 off US$80, US$14 off US$140, US$24 off US$200 Spend on Official Picks @ AliExpress
I shop a lot on ali but I've never found these sales to work properly for me. I've not yet found a single item on the Official Picks page…

spiev commented on Asus Zenfone 8 5G 128GB (Obsidian Black) $749 (Save $250) + $5.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
just FYI these have an unresolved issues with spontaneously dying. Google "ZenFone 8 ramdump". a shame because there's few good compact…

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iridiumstem on [Pre Order] Pixel 6 128GB $999 or Pixel 6 Pro 128GB $1299 & Get A Bonus Nest Audio (Worth $124) @ JB Hi-Fi & Harvey Norman

I disagree with your opinion but the implication adblocking or using a browser extension to auto forward through sponsor segments is a…

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iridiumstem on [Pre Order] Pixel 6 128GB $999 or Pixel 6 Pro 128GB $1299 & Get A Bonus Nest Audio (Worth $124) @ JB Hi-Fi & Harvey Norman

sponsorblock just skips the sponsored segments - the video sponsors have no idea you skipped it, it's just automating you forwarding…

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matt-ozb on [Pre Order] Pixel 6 128GB $999 or Pixel 6 Pro 128GB $1299 & Get A Bonus Nest Audio (Worth $124) @ JB Hi-Fi & Harvey Norman

use youtube vanced on android - a modified youtube client that's imo better than youtube premium because it includes stuff like…

spiev commented on Free Upgrade from 75/20, 100/20, 100/40, 250/25 to 1000/50 for 6 Months (Existing Customers, FTTP & HFC Only) @ Aussie Broadband
Customer for 2 years (100/40, manually changed back to 100/40 after the forced downgrade to 100/20) and no email. My parents are on the…

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turna on Google Pixel 3 64GB Smartphone (Not Pink) US$188.10 Delivered (~ A$244) @ B&H Photo

no custom ROMs, I did some poking around on XDA after I posted this comment and there was even a thread where people pledged money as a…

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dcep on Google Pixel 3 64GB Smartphone (Not Pink) US$188.10 Delivered (~ A$244) @ B&H Photo

no custom ROMs

spiev commented on Google Pixel 3 64GB Smartphone (Not Pink) US$188.10 Delivered (~ A$244) @ B&H Photo
FYI as it's the Verizon variant, I don't think you can unlock the bootloader like on regular Pixels.

i have lots of trouble finding games on PC unless i enable crossplay/other regions. what playlists are popular in AU?

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trantonz on 10% off Apple Macs - M1 Mac Mini $989.10, MacBook Air $1439.10, MacBook Pro $1799.10 @ JB HiFi / The Good Guys (Extra 5% off OW)

i think this is the case with apple store too though - if you look online, its only available in store for pickup on 8gb models. I think…

spiev commented on nbn Unlimited 100/20 $89/M, 100/40 $89/M, 250/25 $99/M, 1000/50 $119/M for 6 Months (New/Existing Customers) @ Aussie Broadband
I'm not one of those "abb gib discount" posters, but I saw this and thought hey, I've been a customer for literally years, neat. turns out…

spiev commented on Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation $19 @ Officeworks
Select pick up, and try lots of local stores. Eventually you will find one with stock and it will let you order. You have to do this by…

I had the same problem. Just load up Hitman 2 all the way to the menu. I waited for it to load into the menu (past the T&Cs etc) and then…

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Blue Cat on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 6/128 4G (Onyx Black) - $494.10 Delivered @ Mi Official Store via Amazon AU

No, if it's missing Widevine L1 certification, you can't watch Netflix in HD. You can't get Widevine L1 from custom ROMs (unless something…

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aong152 on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 6/128 4G (Onyx Black) - $494.10 Delivered @ Mi Official Store via Amazon AU

You're just watching it in SD

spiev commented on SoundPEATS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds $22.79 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ AMR Amazon AU
I have the QCY ones (these are just rebranded). Best value earbuds I've ever owned, I use them every day. Just be warned that the…

spiev commented on Free Access to JB Hi-Fi Corporate Discount Portal
If you join your union, most will give you proper access to this too :-) (at least I get access through mine)

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clarenix0813 on [Steam] Metal Gear Triple Pack (Revengeance, Solid V: Ground Zeroes, The Phantom Pain) US $3.99 (~AU $5.58) @ Green Man Gaming

Three separate keys.

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digitalwater20 on Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum (Roborock Sweep One) S50 2nd Gen AU $468 Delivered @ Tech Mall eBay

I have one, and live in a two storey home. It does re-map each time you clean but I don't think it's a big deal, it's still plenty fast and…

Anecdotally, I don't find speeding to be our biggest problem. I don't know if it's because people are on their phones or something, but…

Oh nice, Solid Explorer is what I use. Didn't realise they'd just added SMBv2. Thanks mate.

Is there a file manager for Android that supports SMB v2/3? I've tried all the popular ones, but since Microsoft nuked SMB v1 (in the wake…

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gtech on Boost Mobile (Telstra 4G Network) | Unlimited | 15GB Data | 100 Int Mins | Data Rollover | Apple Music Streaming | $40/month*

Looks like the auto-recharge remains with this one too?
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