AlexF » user profile

| Member Since | 05/11/2009 |
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| Last Seen | 3 hours 55 min |
| Badges | 3 4 |
| Location | Bunbury |
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It’s not about brightness anymore. Every year they inch a little towards perfection. G6 improves on previous perceived inadequacies -…
> I doubt you’d want for a better TV for a long while Until G6 envy.
AlexF commented on [OUT OF STOCK] [Refurb] Alienware AW2725Q 27" 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $699 Delivered @ Dell Outlet
Isn’t this the model that goes black screen after 3 months?
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User531437 on [Pre Order] MacBook Neo 256GB $719.40 | 512GB $910.80 Delivered @ Apple on Campus (E.g. Australian Education Union)
> If phones slowly require >8GB, how do you expect a Mac to survive long-term with less than that? I mean even with just medium tasks, the…
“Smaller government,” a euphemism for less oversight, gives rich and powerful more control and inevitably leads to oligarchy at best…
Themes and ideas are more important than presentation. 1984 production of “1984” is an excellent film and seen it many times. Should be…
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bargaino on iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie DAC & Headphone Amplifier $2,099 Delivered @ Addicted to Audio
Apple makes two versions - 1v and 0.5v output. Buy wrong one and regret forever.
AlexF commented on Logitech K580 Slim Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard (White) $50.15 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Missing MacOS/IOS “Global” key?
AlexF commented on Join Revolut, Spend $1 within 14 Days, Get $40 Credit & Premium Subscription Fee Waived for 1 Month @ Revolut X Walkrman
Asking for neophytes,… for cash withdrawals at international ATMs, how is this better than ING or UBank debit cards with “no…
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Clarencerx on Claim up to $219/$299 Credit (e.g. $0 Pencil Pro, AirPods) for Eligible iPad/Mac EDU Orders Received Since 12th Nov 2025 @ Apple
> Not true mate. I called again and they clarified - offer does apply *if item was purchased between 22/12/25 and 05/01/26*. So, kudos and…
AlexF commented on Claim up to $219/$299 Credit (e.g. $0 Pencil Pro, AirPods) for Eligible iPad/Mac EDU Orders Received Since 12th Nov 2025 @ Apple
Claim *".. one can contact Apple to retrospectively claim their Back to Uni offer"* is WRONG. If purchased within Apple's extended return…
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Clarencerx on Claim up to $219/$299 Credit (e.g. $0 Pencil Pro, AirPods) for Eligible iPad/Mac EDU Orders Received Since 12th Nov 2025 @ Apple
> ... can i just ring Apple to retrospectively claim the Pencil Pro? No, you must initiate return process with Apple and purchase a new…
Exercise and self restraint are good independently of weight - in a sedentary society, everyone should practice these.
Garden salad & coleslaw are bad for dieting - starchy ingredients have few calories, with fulfillment coming from the oil-based dressing.…
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fvn on AOOSTAR MACO Mini PC Ryzen 7 H 255 (8C/16T, up to 4.9GHz) 32GB DDR5-5600MHz 1TB SSD $764.15 Delivered @ AOOSTAR PC Amazon AU
> I figured buying this through Amazon provides a level of protection Not sold by Amazon means they facilitate but not responsible for…
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Big L on Free Cyber Security Training for Small Businesses and Sole Traders @ Cyber Wardens
> JFC, there's a cost of living crisis and this mob score that much coin to tell Luddites to use 2FA and not open suspicious links?! It’s…
> If you have to refer back to 'lessons learnt' then you didn't actually learn. The rest of us plebs keep technical notes collected over…
Are (non-sensitive) technical notes taken by pen to paper during work hours company property?
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Spendmore on Apple Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable 1m $70 (was $115) C&C / in-Store @ Officeworks
> I suppose its a "pro" cable though🤣 [*A Look Inside Apple's $130 USB-C Cable*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5aAd8Oy84)
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AlexF on Apple Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable 1m $70 (was $115) C&C / in-Store @ Officeworks
Also... Take note of certified cable's length - even vendors with a certified cable produce non-certified cables. And... Certified cable…
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Spendmore on Apple Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable 1m $70 (was $115) C&C / in-Store @ Officeworks
> Or $17 on AliExpress for a generic one. No such thing as TB5 "generic" - cable is either…
AlexF commented on Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Wi-Fi 256GB Standard Glass $1979.10 + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Mwave ($1880.15 Price Beat @ Officeworks)
> I needed one for work Curious, what work *needs* iPad Pro 13”
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RolandWaites on Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console $978 (& Bonus 10% in Gift Cards) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
> The worst thing about their CS is they always try upsell crap. So, no chips and drink with that.
AlexF commented on Apple Store & Apple Education Store: 10% Cashback (Online Only, $200 Cap Per Member, Exclusions Apply, Was 2%) @ TopCashback AU
> Cashback is eligible on purchases paid with gift cards Sigh.. Why?
Cheaper Tb4 Dock - https://a.co/d/1XCVEDI
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swamp potato on Satechi Docking Station 9-in-1, USB-C Hub Multiport Adapter $36.25 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Satechi Amazon AU
Can’t save money if you don’t spend money.
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dufflover on Coles Mobile: 365 Days Pre-Paid SIM Card with 280GB Data - $189 Delivered
People’s memory is short and self interest trumps. Offer a bargain and all’s forgotten and/or forgiven. Besides, bad things only happen…
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