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Scanner and Barcodes for Attendance

I’d like to set up a system to record attendance at a weekly gathering, as well as retrospectively record attendance from the past 12 months of paper rolls. We have about 90 names on the books, …

Echo Buds without Alexa?

Is it possible to use the Echo buds (purchased yesterday for $10) without selling my soul to Amazon? I only want to use them as blue tooth noise cancelling ear buds, so no need to turn on or sign up …

Cheap Eats in Canberra on a Sunday

I’m going to be in Canberra on a Sunday (and I know a lot of places will be closed). What are your recommendations for a bargain breakfast and lunch with decent coffee? Any teenage-friendly …

Joining Speakers to a Soundbar

If I use Telstra reward points to get a JBL Cinema SB120 2.0 channel soundbar (60K points), will I be able to join it to my existing Sonos One speakers? Thanks

Television Recommendations 55”-60” - Budget Inexpensive

Does anyone have any recommendations for a new inexpensive TV sized around 55-60”? The alternate question is, what is the minimum I need to spend to buy a decent TV? I don’t have any specific …

Samsung Evo Plus 256GB Micro SDXC Memory Card for Switch?

Samsung Evo Plus 256GB Micro SDXC Memory Card with SD Adapter is on clearance at Harvey Normal for $44 plus shipping (=$53) Is this a good option for a Nintendo Switch? Many thanks from the …

Banggood

Do Banggood Have Australian Warehouses?

Can someone please explain how Banggood works? I ordered a Xiaomi Redmi phone on Dec 15, and on the same day, paid 1c for a set of wireless earbuds (!). I only ordered the phone because the website …

Nintendo Switch Add Ons?

Brains Trust, I have zero knowledge or experience with gaming, so I need some advice please: The kids (13 & 15) are getting a Nintendo Switch (Neon, if that means anything?) for Christmas- what …

Coffee machine repair or replace?

Coffee people: I have a 12 year old Gime Ambra that probably needs $2-300 worth of repairs (assuming we can source the parts). For anyone with experience with these (or similar- there are the same …

Coles

Coles Gift Vouchers

Question for the Wise Ones Are there any hacks to make Coles gift cards, purchased through Comm Bank credit card points in their Awards programme, more efficient? I bought these Coles gift cards, …

Phone Options to Replace Samsung Galaxy A5

Phone Shopping…again It’s been 3 years and 11 months since I asked for help to find a new phone. I’ve been v happy with my Samsung A5 (2017) bought online from the UAE for about $450 (from …

Back-to-School Phone help

Is there a “dumb phone” on the market that is just for calls and texts, no camera? Asking for a wayward teenager who has had his phone confiscated for inappropriate use, but I still want to be …

Recommendations please for a family tablet under $300

Looking for a budget all-rounder. No gaming requirements. Lenovo tab 4 8 has been suggested. It will be primarily for a 10 year old- a little homework, Netflix, you tube how-to videos… Thanks 🙏

Wireless mono laser printer

Hi I’m looking for recommendations for a basic wireless mono laser printer (doesn’t need to have a scanner or be able to print double sided) that can print from iPad/phone. My Brother HL2170W has …

Xtra-PC & Linux

I saw an add for Xtra-PC, a thumb drive that uses Linux to “fix” your old slow PC. Then I did some googling and found that I can get Linux for free and do the same thing myself. My question is, …

ALDI Touch Notebook

Aldi has a 11.6 inch screen touch notebook coming up next week for $249- does anyone have any experience with these? I am looking for something cheap for my 9 yr old to do some word-processing …

Smartphone Shopping -recommendations please

I have had mid-range galaxy phones for a number of years (bought outright) It looks like I need to replace my current phone and I don't know whether to stay with Samsung, whether to look at …