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trongy commented on ALDI Mountain Bikers Beginner Info
I carry a spare tube. It's more convenient to replace than repair on the trail. I repair the old tube when I get home and carry it as my...
09/09/2018 - 22:31
trongy replied to  g33kydood on Samsung T5 USB3.1 Type-C 500GB Portable SSD - Blue $187.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Officeworks eBay
The Raspbery Pi's USB ports don't provide much power. A portable hard drive will additional power via a powered USB hub or a...
08/09/2018 - 21:25
trongy replied to  Spackbace on Unfair Landlord Pressuring to Vacate The House
60 days in Victoria > Planned reconstruction, repairs or renovations (for which all necessary permits have been obtained) cannot be...
02/09/2018 - 12:20
trongy replied to  frostman on How Do People Get Caught on Social Media?
* People tend to use the same random username on multiple platforms. If "Twerko1212" also was the name of an account on the Police...
15/08/2018 - 09:35
trongy replied to  garage sale on Ozito Power X Change Cordless Mower Kit - $99 (was $299) @ Bunnings Morwell (VIC)
Definitely bigger batteries (4Ah vs 2Ah). Cutting width is ~10% larger, so blade circle area is ~20% larger. Motor power is not specified,...
13/08/2018 - 08:42
trongy commented on Raiz (Previously Acorn) Maintenance Fee of $1.25 Per Month
As @sw00p points out, it's definitely **not** a new fee. As an example, [this review of Acorns from June...
06/08/2018 - 09:21
trongy replied to  ThithLord on [POLL] Cyclists Basically Never Yielding at Stop Sign on Stanley St, Woolloongabba, QLD - Is There Anything I Can Do?
If you look back from the motorway entrance, it's obvious that you can't cross the cycle lane into the left turn lane until after Reid...
25/07/2018 - 21:14
trongy replied to  GangGang on Cheapest Internet Connection in Sydney?
[@virhlpool](/comment/6183421/redir): Once NBN is available in a particular, there's an 18-month phase out period for the old systems in...
22/07/2018 - 21:36
trongy replied to  Triton on E-Bike conversion kit and help/supervison with assembly
Electric motors of less than 200W are generally legal as are 250W assist motors in a [Pedelec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedelec)...
19/07/2018 - 19:07
trongy replied to  pinchies on [eBay Plus] Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming $524.25, Gigabyte GTX 1070 Ti Gaming $561.75 @ PC Byte eBay
[@pinchies](/comment/6166849/redir): > I don't really understand why the 1070TI exists at all. I read that GDDR5x was in short supply....
17/07/2018 - 23:11
trongy replied to  science-teacher on Big problem with HECS-HELP debt
It doesn't. The indexation rates applied are listed here:[HELP, SSL, ABSTUDY SSL, TSL and Financial Supplement indexation...
13/07/2018 - 12:49
trongy replied to  schwinn on How Many Times Do You Use The 15c Resusable Bag?
[@schwinn](/comment/6142982/redir): The ban in Queensland and WA started on the 1st of July this year. [From 1 July 2018, the supply of...
12/07/2018 - 09:01
trongy replied to  Bargs on How Many Times Do You Use The 15c Resusable Bag?
[@stickyfingers](/comment/6141978/redir): [Which bags will be...
11/07/2018 - 12:44
trongy replied to  xeal on Low-Power, Quality Computer PSU?
According to [this review](https://www.pcper.com/image/view/76065?return=node%2F66644) the peak efficiency is around the 50% mark. That...
22/06/2018 - 09:28
trongy commented on Amazon Prime Australia Is Crap
Right now prime doesn't offer much, but I expect that to change in future. There are three categories of sales on Amazon 1. Sold by Amazon,...
21/06/2018 - 23:14
trongy replied to  Bystander on [AMA] I Work for One of The Two Big Supermarket Chains. Ask Me Anything!
Currently disposable plastic bags are banned in Tassie, SA and ACT. After 1st July new laws come into effect and they will also be banned...
14/06/2018 - 15:21
trongy replied to  DisabledUser231036 on [AMA] I Work for One of The Two Big Supermarket Chains. Ask Me Anything!
The sealed pre-packed meat trays generally have oxygen injected into them to help preserve the meat's red colour. The industry term is MAP...
14/06/2018 - 14:18
trongy commented on Unable to Connect To Wi-Fi Suddenly
Check for updated drivers. If it's built onto the motherboard, check for a BIOS update as well. The 3G cellular modem on my Dell notebook...
14/06/2018 - 10:14
trongy replied to  forrester on Braun Texstyle 7 715A Steam Iron $50.48 Delivered @ Amazon AU ($20.48 After Cash Back)
I have one from a previous deal. It does occasionally drip, but rarely if I let it warm up first. I will point out that it is large and...
14/06/2018 - 10:09
trongy replied to  blitzzbargain on Aussie Accent - Why My Aussie Born Son Does Not Have One?
Have you asked his teacher what his accent is like in the classroom and playground? I know bilingual people who grew up in Australia who...
12/06/2018 - 20:30
trongy replied to  dragonindespair on LG G6 H870DS 64GB Dual Sim Black (+ Extras) $419.20 (HK) @ eGlobal Central eBay
Probably. However, the standard iphone 8 can be had for about $1000 new. From what I've seen the gifting is usually a hand-me-down after...
10/06/2018 - 16:22
trongy commented on Business shirts do you prefer CT or TM or ...?
I got my first CT shirts a couple of years ago. I'm still happy with the price and quality. Now I've got the right fitting, I can order...
10/06/2018 - 11:13
trongy replied to  docians on Business shirts do you prefer CT or TM or ...?
Closer doesn't always mean faster. According to the parcel tracker, my last order from the UK got to Melbourne airport in under 48 hours....
10/06/2018 - 10:35
trongy replied to  Heracles26 on Bluetooth Dongle for Wireless Headphones
[CSR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSR_(company) ) is the brand of bluetooth chip used in many cheap USB dongles. I have the Plantronics...
07/06/2018 - 22:40
trongy commented on Internode or Pay The Extra for AussieBB?
I've been on Internode naked ADSL for 8 years now and I'm happy with the service. The one time that I had a full outage, I called their...
07/06/2018 - 22:37
trongy replied to  ausdday on Xiaomi Mijia 100W Car Socket Power Inverter w/ Dual 5V/2.4A USB Ports $39.50 US (~$52.74 AU) Shipped @ Joybuy
Most modern laptops will be less than 100W. I just checked the charger for my 2013 model Dell 14" and it's only 65W. Check your own charger...
22/05/2018 - 09:25
trongy replied to  Clear on Conext USB-C Hub/Adapter w/ 4K HDMI Port, 2x USB 3.0, SD & MicroSD $13.99 US (~$18.78 AU) Delivered @ Zapals
That's a weaselly answer. Is this adapter HDMI 2.0 compliant? HDMI 2.0 allows 60Hz RGB display at 3840 × 2160 (4K) and lower resolutions....
17/05/2018 - 09:35
trongy replied to  pizzaguy on Conext USB-C Hub/Adapter w/ 4K HDMI Port, 2x USB 3.0, SD & MicroSD $13.99 US (~$18.78 AU) Delivered @ Zapals
[@Blitzfx](/comment/5951776/redir): 60Hz is the refresh rate of the monitor. You could have a paused video or a locked computer screen and...
17/05/2018 - 09:29
trongy replied to  bobbified on DUI Charge Advice Please (NSW)
> If there was a definitive reading when someone becomes deadly ... The thing is that sober drivers also cause fatal accidents so it's...
09/05/2018 - 00:15
trongy commented on 50% OFF - Braun TexStyle 7 Steam Iron with Eloxal Soleplate - TS 715A - Pink $44.50 (Was $89) Delivered @ Amazon AU
# Warning: it's big (and heavy) I've got mine delivered from the previous deal. I was a little shocked at how large it was. It weighs...
07/05/2018 - 23:24