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AlexF replied to Nukkels on [eBook] Java All-in-One For Dummies, 7th Edition ($27.00 Value) - Free @ TradePub
Java is used in mission-critical/infrastructure applications.
10/04/2024 - 09:40
AlexF replied to hian chu on Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSD Card + Adapter $38.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
Use [ValiDrive](https://www.grc.com/validrive.htm).
31/03/2024 - 20:41
AlexF replied to Clear on KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N100, 16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB $229.99| 1TB $269.99 Shipped @ KAMRUI via Amazon AU
> I decompiled the BIOS on mine and there was nothing suspicious. No disrespect, but,… care to disclose your white hat credentials?
31/03/2024 - 13:25
AlexF replied to Aureus on KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N100, 16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB $229.99| 1TB $269.99 Shipped @ KAMRUI via Amazon AU
lol. Author’s heuristically blocking flows to isolate those sent to Microsoft and associated vendors.
31/03/2024 - 10:14
AlexF replied to serpserpserp on KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N100, 16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB $229.99| 1TB $269.99 Shipped @ KAMRUI via Amazon AU
Think of it as *diagnostic data*. All vendors do it ([What data Windows 10 sends to…
31/03/2024 - 09:23
AlexF commented on AliExpress: Up to 8.1% Cashback ($50 Cap, Was up to 4.5%) on Affiliated Products @ Shopback
Via Fast Horse, not worth the frustration.
30/03/2024 - 17:33
AlexF replied to scrimshaw on ITX Gaming PC: i5-12400F CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, H610I Mobo, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 500GB NVMe SSD, 750W PSU $728 + Delivery @ TechFast
Legit company shouldn’t need to obscure or obfuscate its provenance on their website. Common sense should precede “bargain” frenzy.
26/03/2024 - 18:51
AlexF commented on ITX Gaming PC: i5-12400F CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, H610I Mobo, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 500GB NVMe SSD, 750W PSU $728 + Delivery @ TechFast
Cannot find ABN or address on company website. Is this a phoenix company?
26/03/2024 - 17:52
AlexF replied to sane on Coles Mobile 365-Day Prepaid SIM: 140GB, Calls to 15 Countries, $159 (Was $195, Save $36) in-Store at Coles or Online
CE’s leave with golden parachutes proportional to level of their incompetence - any CEO worth his salt ensures that’s stipulated in…
19/03/2024 - 18:16
AlexF replied to Hybroid on VOLANS VL-UCVH3C Aluminium USB-C 4-in-1 Adapter (PD, 4K HDMI, VGA, USB3.0) $19 Delivered (Save $10) @ Jiau277 via eBay
With a few notable exceptions (eg. Rode) this is the state of Australian and-user tech - an exercise in branding.
18/03/2024 - 23:16
AlexF replied to manity on INIU Power Bank 22.5W 10000mAh $10.49 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $59 Spend) @ INIU Amazon AU
The only Amazon reviews worth their salt are the negative ones, however they tend to delete overly critical ones.
13/03/2024 - 06:53
AlexF replied to belongsinforums on Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080p V2 Webcam $34.95 Delivered @ Creative Australia
Can already do freely with Camo and get superb results. Camo App even supports out-of-support Apple iPhones, however, there's a certain…
03/03/2024 - 09:29
AlexF replied to Clear on 40Gbps USB 4 Thunderbolt Cable Single 8K 60Hz/Dual 4K 60Hz 100W 1m $14.99 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Borsvaen-Au Amazon
Seller is deliberately obscuring this distinction. Disgusting. True Thunderbolt cables always show thunder symbol and a number indicating…
27/02/2024 - 20:04
AlexF commented on CyberPower BRIC LCD Series Line Interactive 850VA UPS $177 (Was $206) + Delivery + Surcharge @ I-Tech
Do these use proprietary batteries?
27/02/2024 - 14:24
AlexF replied to kapone on KeepLink 5-Port 2.5Gbps Ethernet Network Switch with 1x 10Gbps SFP Port US$27.54 (~A$42.11) Delivered @ KeepLink AliExpress
> managed switches interfere with the backhaul mode according to Google Huh? More likely, clueless owners. A hyperlink?
26/02/2024 - 20:33
AlexF replied to AlexF on [Prime] Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) $69 Delivered @ Amazon AU
… and there has to a USB-C replacement before end of year.
25/02/2024 - 10:31
AlexF commented on [Prime] Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) $69 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Preemptive, before regressing into ad-tier and introduction of ad-free tier, as in USA.
24/02/2024 - 14:38
AlexF replied to ankti231 on Schiit Magni+ US$69 (~A$105), Magni+ Heretic US$59 (~A$90) + Delivery from US$49.45 (~A$75) + Brokerage Fee @ Schiit Audio
> O2/ODAC is totally fine if you have it .. plenty better options … Have the combo - brilliant. Not in any hurry to waste money on…
22/02/2024 - 20:29
AlexF replied to sauce2k on iPhone 15 Pro 256GB Natural/Black/Blue Titanium $1927 Delivered + Surcharge @ digiDirect (Price Beat fr $1830.65 @ Officeworks)
> tougher than any smartphone glass. Apple obfuscation. Comparable phones use “Gorilla Glass” (and some Victus 1/2) not “smartphone…
18/02/2024 - 10:03
AlexF replied to amberstyre on R.M. Williams Mens Briefcase $300 (Was $599) Delivered @ R.M. Williams
> There are definitely tanneries in Australia…. Does R.M. Williams source leathers from them?
06/02/2024 - 10:08
AlexF replied to Whippersnipper on R.M. Williams Mens Briefcase $300 (Was $599) Delivered @ R.M. Williams
> Leather is definitely a bi product. raw product, yes; final product, no. That’s why cows are slaughtered and consumed in Australia, but…
04/02/2024 - 15:40
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