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| Member Since | 20/11/2007 |
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| Last Seen | 04/07/2022 |
| Location | Geelong |
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I effectively did this by opening a free bank online account and transfer my regular spend (plus a few %) each week. I use suncorp bank so...
I'm in VIC and have solar, we are still on a flat rate plan and the smart meter has been there for several years now.
SteveM commented on Meross Smart Plug 2 Pack with Energy Monitor $34.99 Delivered @ Meross via Amazon AU
Kogan one is a bit cheaper, works with amazon and google assistants and home assistant. It's based on Tuya so it can be controlled with...
SteveM commented on Men, What's Your Best Underwear?
I got some bamboo trunks from Aldi a few years back. Most comfortable ones I've ever worn, but I haven't seen them since. I bought a pack...
SteveM commented on Lenovo E15 Gen 2 AMD - Laptop Reboots When Selecting Second Screen Only When Connected to External Monitor
I had issues in the past on a Dell laptop (about 2 years ago). If I wanted to do anything graphics intensive I had to make sure the lid was...
SteveM commented on Cheaper Smart Bulbs with B22 bayonet mount?
Aldi usually have both ES & BC, I got some RGBW ones a few weeks ago at $25 for a 2 pack. They use the Tuya chipset so can be flashed to...
SteveM commented on Bad Final Inspection Advice Needed!
There is nothing in an oven to produce smoke except for either fat spattered on the element or it hasn't been wiped out properly after...
Modern top loaders take just as long as front loaders these days, due to not having an agitator, so that benefit is no longer there.
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noshopping on Unlimited Usenet Access USD $20 (~AU $29) Yearly (Recurring) @ Usenetserver
noshopping on Unlimited Usenet Access USD $20 (~AU $29) Yearly (Recurring) @ UsenetserverGreat to see Usenet Crawler back again. I'd given up on them after their outage lasted over 4 months.
I do the same regularly, this set up is common where the light will operate regularly (every second or third cycle) even if no car is...
Also when people are too slow to take off when the light is green, the sensor uses the time between cars to estimate the number of cars...
SteveM replied to FideiAngelus on [VIC] 50% off Frame+Lens @ Specsavers (Northland, Preston, Ringwood, Moonee Ponds & Pacific Werribee)
FideiAngelus on [VIC] 50% off Frame+Lens @ Specsavers (Northland, Preston, Ringwood, Moonee Ponds & Pacific Werribee)My last multifocals from Specsavers, they carefully measured and marked the pupil positions on the glasses with them sitting how I like to...
I have seen many cases of poor connections on ovens. Generally the damage is limited to a terminal block and 5cm of cable (and I would say...
This is not in the same league as the Ikea ovens. It's on a par with home brand ovens at Bunnings, Mitre 10 and most plumbing supplies....
SteveM replied to Yaren24 on [VIC] 50% off Frame+Lens @ Specsavers (Northland, Preston, Ringwood, Moonee Ponds & Pacific Werribee)
Yaren24 on [VIC] 50% off Frame+Lens @ Specsavers (Northland, Preston, Ringwood, Moonee Ponds & Pacific Werribee)Medicare covers an eye test every 2 years, and the optometrist have to give you the prescription if you ask for it. As mentioned above,...
SteveM commented on [VIC] 50% off Frame+Lens @ Specsavers (Northland, Preston, Ringwood, Moonee Ponds & Pacific Werribee)
I don't have extras cover so I can't claim on glasses. I generally order mine from zennioptical.com and can get multifocals cheaper than I...
Strange that they promote this during the Tour de France, but schedule it for 2 weeks after next year's tour finishes. If it was 2-6 weeks...
I fill at APCO 90% of the time. Consistently cheapest diesel in my area and no sign of any problems after 12+ years of buying diesel there....
Physical copy is around $20 at Kmart and Big W, I have bought a few recently for my kids.
SteveM commented on Employer Refusing to Pay Overtime. What to Do?
Is she allowed to leave early if she finishes ahead of time? If it doesn't work both ways, it's time to look for a new job. If she starts...
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jv on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)
jv on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)We cancelled our landline when NBN connected. It was only being used by telemarketers for the last few years anyway. With all family...
SteveM replied to seligs on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)
seligs on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)You can port your number
SteveM replied to resisting the urge on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)
resisting the urge on Up to 40% off Unlimited Prepaid 365-Day SIM Plans @ Kogan Mobile (23GB $315.10, 16GB $254.30, 6GB $205.60, 2GB $152.10)Not many places you can get unlimited calls/text for under $13 month so it's perfect for those with low data needs. "they may choose later,...
SteveM commented on What did you get for Father's Day [2017 edition]
Visits from the Kids that could, message from the one in Scotland. Homemade biscuits and Lemon Meringue Tarts
"If you are on fibre to the node you won't see speeds over 25mbs" This is incorrect, I am on FTTN and get 60mbs at around 500 Meters from...
SteveM commented on Samsung 850 EVO 1TB $399, Dell 2 in 1 i5 8GB 256GB 13.3" Ultrabook $1100, Lenovo X1 Carbon QHD i7 8GB 256GB Ultrabook+Dock $1614
Any details on the bonus docking station with the Thinkpad. There is no information on it in the listing.
SteveM replied to BigLeviathan on SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Includes PLEX Functionality $164.65 Delivered @ techware2013 eBay
BigLeviathan on SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Includes PLEX Functionality $164.65 Delivered @ techware2013 eBayThe 'remote control' is the app or PVR system you connect it to. On it's own it does little, but connected to the correct systems they are...
SteveM commented on 40% off Atmail Dedicated Email Hosting and 40% off Trustwave SSL Certificates @ VentraIP Australia
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Similar to the unpublished deal, but cheaper. This lighthouse 3 x CREE XML T6 LED lights that are adjustable to meet your different needs....
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EightImmortals on Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia Audiobook - Free from Audible
EightImmortals on Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia Audiobook - Free from AudibleYou can log into your audible account from a computer and download your audio books as mp3 files from there, then play them however you like