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Which Microsoft Office Deals Are Legitimate?

My parents just got a new laptop, and insist on wanting Microsoft Office, depite the advantages of a free, cloud based alternative like Google Docs/Sheets. Given the movement to Office365, …

Laptops with Slow or Poor Wi-Fi Performance? Try Buying a New Wireless Adapter

After picking up the Lenovo E585 in this ripper of a deal I was a little disappointed with the Wifi Performance when it was a reasonable distance from the router. I bought a new Wireless Network …

Best Beer Delivery Subscription Services

Looking to get a mate who loves his beer. Looking at getting him a beer subscription present for his birthday, but it seems there's quite a few options. CC Liquor Beer Cartel Buckey Boys Booze …

Weird Comments Counter in Forum Listings

https://i.imgur.com/FvYetfE.png 163 Comments 167 New Comments I'm assuming some have been deleted, but the figure doesn't take these into account.

Your Favourite Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are great, but often we don't know about them! I just discovered a new one today that works on Windows 7 (and I'd assume on Windows 10) Windows Key + Number (from the …

Electricity Provider Changing Solar Feed-in Rate without Notification

I'm relatively new to the solar game, and I'm sure someone from Ozbargain would have had a similar experience to me, so I'm asking what to do (if anything) in this scenario. Signed up …

Lenovo Laptop Charger Connecter Help

Hi all, I'm wondering if someone can help me. The charger for my laptop broke, so I ordered the exact same part online. However, this has a different connector to the laptop that I want to …

Gumtree

Is There a Page for Known Scams When Buying/Selling Online?

I had a look in the Ozbargain wiki and couldn't find much, but I've just been put in the situation where I think it's too good to be true. Listed a car, had someone text me wanting an …

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Lebara Mobile - 5GB Data + Unltd Calls/Texts + 15 Countries: $109 for 180 Days ($18.20/Month)

expired Lebara Mobile - 5GB Data + Unltd Calls/Texts + 15 Countries: $109 for 180 Days ($18.20/Month)

The Lebara Medium plan - 180days deal is on again. 5GB data, unlimited calls and SMS, unlimited calls to 15 countries. Offer extended to 6 June 2018.

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Kogan Mobile Buy 1 Get 1 Free 365 Day Prepaid Plans - 6GB Data $299.90 ($12.40/User/Month), 16GB Data $399.90, 23GB Data $529.90

expired Kogan Mobile Buy 1 Get 1 Free 365 Day Prepaid Plans - 6GB Data $299.90 ($12.40/User/Month), 16GB Data $399.90, 23GB Data $529.90

As per the link, and as seen on Ausdroid. One 365 day for you, one for a friend. Comes with 2 SIM cards so unlikely the same user can use for 2 years. All plans get unlimited calls, texts and …

Some Car Buying Assistance Required

Brief backstory: Partner and I currently own a large car (2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara) and a 50cc scooter. Having moved house, the scooter is no longer a viable transport option. We’ve decided we …

Electricity Pricing - Estimate and Actual Reads

Hi all, A quick question about Electricity Usage and how the rates are determined. Moved in to a new place, had a short bill initially (23 days) with an estimated read that was incredibly low (I …

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Uniti Wireless $10 off Next Bill for Existing Customers Sharing Post on Facebook

expired Uniti Wireless $10 off Next Bill for Existing Customers Sharing Post on Facebook

As part of the deal posted here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/350839 I just received an email with an additional note saying you can receive $10 off your next bill just by sharing your referral …

Amazon AU

Amazon Australia Boxing Day Sale

Various sites are running with the story that Amazon AU will have a boxing day sale No news on specifically what is for sale (and I haven't posted this as a deal), but NAB and AMEX cards will …

eBay Australia

Can You Search within eBay Stores by Item Discount %

As the title suggests, I'm trying to search on the Mighty Ape store for items that are already discounted, and I'm not having any luck with various search criteria. Has anyone done this …

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OVO Mobile Broadband - 100GB Optus 4G Data $69.95/30 Days

expired OVO Mobile Broadband - 100GB Optus 4G Data $69.95/30 Days

OVO dropped the price of 100GB prepaid mobile broadband from $100/month to $69.95/month. Article from Ausdroid There’s good news for those who’ve already signed up, too. For OVO customers …

Reminder: Call You Electricity Supplier for a Better Deal

Hi all, Just a gentle reminder that you can probably save some extra money on your utility bills. I plugged my details into this website and discovered a better deal than I was currently on. I rang …

15.6" Laptop (Numpad Necessary) for Light Use

My sister is looking for a laptop (not an Apple), and I'm looking for a laptop to fit her needs. Her #1 requirement is a number pad, and to my knowledge they are only on bigger, 15.6" …

Vaya

Vaya Changing to MMS Voicemail

Just got an email from Vaya (I know not everyone on here likes them) Hi there, We wanted to give you a heads up that your missed call notifications will be changing on 21 November. What …

Stan and ABC iView streaming now data free on Optus Mobile

http://feeds.gizmodo.com.au/~/218414950/0/gizmodoaustralia~Y... Not sure if it's worth submitting a new deal, but another factor when deciding a mobile provider perhaps. All of the ABC …

Apple

FYI: New Macs Expected October 28

Source Could be useful information for people looking to buy macs in the coming days/weeks.

Replacing Halogen Lights with LED's

It's something I've wanted to do for ages and have been (stupidly) putting it off. I'm not after any smart LED's or creating a smarthome with automatic lights and different …

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20% off Site Wide (Excluding Magic: The Gathering) at Games Paradise

expired 20% off Site Wide (Excluding Magic: The Gathering) at Games Paradise

TAKE20

Just got this email, and as the title suggests, 20% off site wide excluding MTG.

Redoing a Kitchen - Seeking Appliance Recommendations

I'm in the process of getting quotes for redoing our kitchen. We're pretty limited in terms of space, so are after the following appliances: 600mm Oven Electric 600mm Gas Cooktop 600mm …

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Vodafone - 1 Month Free Access + 2 Mnths Unlimited Data on Post-paid Voice/Mobile Broadband Plan

expired Vodafone - 1 Month Free Access + 2 Mnths Unlimited Data on Post-paid Voice/Mobile Broadband Plan

From the Article: Vodafone is offering new customers switching to the network a free months worth of access – and two months worth of unlimited data as well. The offer is open to anyone …

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New Vaya Plans. $34/Month for Unlimited SMS and 7GB Data. 6 Months at Reduced Rate

expired New Vaya Plans. $34/Month for Unlimited SMS and 7GB Data. 6 Months at Reduced Rate

Vaya have introduced now Power Plans after being bought out by Amaysim. All plans have unlimited SMS and $650 worth of talk time (A standard 2 minute call is $2.33) Power Plan S: $18/month for …

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New Vaya Plans. $34/Month for Unlimited Calls/Texts and 4GB Data. Free Setup/Shipping

expired New Vaya Plans. $34/Month for Unlimited Calls/Texts and 4GB Data. Free Setup/Shipping

Link Power Plans $18/month - Unlimited standard texts, $650 worth of calls, 1.5GB of data (unchanged) $22/month - Unlimited standard texts, $650 worth of calls, 2GB of data $28/month - Unlimited …

Try International Sites When Booking Things (Especially from Expedia)

I was recently overseas (Nepal) and needed to book a hotel. I went through Expedia, and got a quote for a hotel. Being the ozbargainer, I looked for a current discount code here. The discount code …

Bluetooth Headphones for Exercising

My partner is wanting a pair of bluetooth headphones for Christmas that she can use while exercising (so in ear, as opposed to a big head band). The 3.5mm jack on her phone is not working correctly …

Value for Money Speakers for Chromecast Audio

With the announcement of the Chromecast Audio, I'm looking to get two or three speakers to place throughout the house for a wireless audio setup (combined with the respective number of …

Vodafone

Vodafone Announces Changes to Mobile Billing

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/08/more-data-more-calls-more-... Key points below: Customers receive unlimited standard national calls and SMS on every plan $100 Red Plan now contains 10GB data, up …

Mixing Friends with Financials

A friends of mine has just bought a house, and has an offset account with redraw facilities. I have savings, currently in a low interest internet savings account. I think there's a situation …

Best Return on Investment You've Had

Just wanting to know peoples return on investment for certain items, and what they think the best one is. My own examples: Entertainment Book: Purchased for $65 and within a month had achieved over …

Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile Now Offering Double Data

Link Virgin Mobile has been offering great data deals on their plans for some time. Today, Virgin Mobile ups the ante by beginning to offer Double >Data on selected plans as well as Data …

Cheapest Way to Internet Remotely (1 Night Only)

Hi all, I'm basically looking for the cheapest way to stream some internet for a single night. I've got a function on in a couple of weeks at a place with no internet reception, or FOXTEL …

What Are Your Tips for Saving Money on Electricity

I just received my first electricity bill Alinta, South Australia, no GST and wondering if there are any ozbargainer tips to reduce electricity consumption. I originally used this website: …

Adelaide Mechanic Remove Scooter 50km/H Limiter

Hi all, Looking for a mechanic to remove the limiter in my 50cc scooter to allow it to go over 50km/h. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations, or knows anyone (it's always good to …

Repairing Mobile (Crack Screen + Touch Screen Non-Responsive) Adelaide

Hi all, My partner just dropped her Xperia Z3 Compact, getting some cracks in the bottom left hand corner, and making the touch screen completely unresponsive so the phone is unusable. Wondering if …

Buying a 50cc Scooter, What Should I Be Looking for?

Hi all, I've made the decision to get rid of my car and buy a 50cc scooter. I live with my partner, and have access to a car when I need it, but between the 2 of us, having 2 cars is too much, …

Waterproofing Battery Pack for Video Recording

Hi All, I know the battery packs are a common item that are posted here on Ozbargain, so wondering if anyone has any experience in waterproofing them. For our soccer club we have a Ghost (Go Pro …

Sporting Association and Compulsory Event Tickets

I volunteer for a sporting club, who's teams are members of an organisation. There are fees involved at the start of the year, in terms of registering players, obtaining insurance, and paying …

Cheap Adelaide Crows Tickets

Hi all, My girlfriend and I are about to celebrate our first 12 months together, and I'd like to surprise her with some tickets to a Crows game. Obviously, my ozbargain instinct has kicked in, …

Vaya

Vaya Mobile Security Deposit - $20 added to bill (refundable at end of service)

Just got the following email from Vaya Hi there Here at Vaya, we work hard to always deliver you the best possible product at the best possible price. >It's what our mission has been …

Ticketek

Tickemaster (Lion King Melbourne Tickets)

As the title says, I'm looking to buy some tickets when I go over to Melbourne on a Friday night in May. Just wondering if anyone knows of discount codes that might work to save a few …

Salary Packaging Existing Car

Being South Australian Government employees, my partner and I are able to access salary packaging through Maxxia. She's been tossing up between getting a new car and using the salary packaging …

Russian RUB Collapse, OzBargain Potential? Buying Russian Goods Online

For those not keeping up with the latest Financial and Economic news, the Russian economy has taken a massive beating. The central bank increased interest rates 7% two nights ago, and the Russian …