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Member Since 01/12/2019
Last Seen 01/07/2022
Location hobart

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mikeb replied to BiG BoY on Xbox Series S 512GB Console - $398 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Mate. You are not saving money by paying extra for options that you don't want. That's called wasting money.
28/06/2022 - 09:09
mikeb commented on Free 12 Months Subscription (New and Existing Subscribers) @ Kayo
30 mins so far with a spinning wheel on the loading account page. Server might have crashed or Kayo have pulled the plug :(
30/04/2022 - 22:36
mikeb replied to vasya on Tricky Speeding Ticket Question - Should I Go to Court?
I don't think it's worth your time & trouble to contest unless those 6 points are going to sink you. Odds are that you actually were...
12/03/2022 - 09:06
mikeb replied to khoed792 on Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan Turkish Lira ₺50.14 Per Month (~A$5.19/Month) @ Adobe (VPN Not Required)
I checked a few random low income countries but this deal is the best I've found.
24/01/2022 - 13:26
mikeb replied to mikeb on Tidal via Argentina: ARS $10/$20/Month for 1st 3 months (HiFi ~A$0.13/Month, HiFi Plus ~A$0.27/Month, VPN only for Registration)
Finally got there. Had to install PIA on my android phone and also use the PIO incognito browser. Language was in Spanish but easy enough...
03/01/2022 - 21:50
mikeb replied to johnwinkle on Tidal via Argentina: ARS $10/$20/Month for 1st 3 months (HiFi ~A$0.13/Month, HiFi Plus ~A$0.27/Month, VPN only for Registration)
Same here. Turned off blockers etc but no go with Edge, Chrome or IE.
03/01/2022 - 20:21
mikeb replied to tee123 on Gibson SG Standard $2,349 (Was $3,799) Delivered @ Logans Pianos Burwood
Have a look at Squire which is the budget version of Fender. I have been learning for around 12 months and picked up a Classic Vibe 70's...
29/12/2021 - 09:09
mikeb commented on Synology DS 920+ RAM Upgrade? Extra 4GB, 8GB or 16GB?
Extra RAM would help for multitasking or handling many users at the same time otherwise it is not necessary. Unless money is burning a hole...
29/11/2021 - 22:59
mikeb commented on Synology DS920+ $799, DS1621+ $1299 + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) + Surcharge @ Mwave
I'm waiting for the equivalent QNAP to get a decent discount.
18/11/2021 - 17:40
mikeb commented on Struggling with New PC Build
IMO you don't need a full-blown desktop running 24/7 to do what you want. Get a synology DS920+ during sales this weekend. It will be more...
15/11/2021 - 10:59
mikeb replied to mostlygordon on [Pre Order] Sennheiser HD800S Audiophile Headphones - $1499 Delivered (RRP $2599.95) @ Addicted to Audio
Yeah but I got Monster interconnects so there LoL!
19/10/2021 - 10:17
mikeb replied to cristobaljames on [eBay Plus] Synology DiskStation DS920+ $747.15 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay
Check NASCompares which has heaps of comparisons and (from memory) a spreadsheet detailing the abilities of most NASs. I'd say yes off the...
05/10/2021 - 13:31
mikeb commented on New Synology NAS to Replace 918+
920+ if you prefer the Synology.
04/10/2021 - 14:46
mikeb replied to stuarty9 on Whats The Best Value for Money Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System?
Connect NAS via wifi? No that would be far from ideal. I don't know that I've actually seen one??? Your NAS should connect via an ethernet...
10/09/2021 - 19:05
mikeb replied to teacherer on Whats The Best Value for Money Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System?
I hardwired all 4 of my 4 orbi satellites. I can't remember the model but it was the one before the latest wifi6 release. RBK50 I think. In...
10/09/2021 - 18:59
mikeb replied to shabaka on [Afterpay] Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, Wi-Fi, P610) - Oxford Grey - (AU Stock) $458.14 Delivered @ Mobileciti eBay
I've bought stuff off them before with no issue. No need for returns however.
21/08/2021 - 11:11
mikeb commented on [Afterpay] Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, Wi-Fi, P610) - Oxford Grey - (AU Stock) $458.14 Delivered @ Mobileciti eBay
The Mobileciti one comes with a pen according to the description?
20/08/2021 - 11:26
mikeb commented on What Is Your NAS Setup and Which Would You Buy Today for < $500?
NASCompares is a pretty good source of info. Just google the name. Synology is generally considered to be easier to setup and use, with...
19/08/2021 - 10:52
mikeb commented on Win10 Cannot Access Synology NAS from Explorer (Path Not Found)
I've had the same problem. It's infuriating. Playing around with SMB settings made no difference. Try mapping it as a drive with the...
16/08/2021 - 11:18
mikeb replied to JosHHaN on [eBay Plus] Synology DiskStation DS920+ $747.15 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay
Yes HDMI is a consideration but not sure I'm keen to use the QNAP interface for PLEX client (for example). I'm currently using NVidia TV as...
10/08/2021 - 13:25
mikeb commented on [eBay Plus] Synology DiskStation DS920+ $747.15 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay
I'm torn between this and the QNAP TS-453D. Don't recall ever seeing the QNAP at a good discount though. Not sure if they are worth $200+...
10/08/2021 - 11:27
mikeb replied to souths123 on Kewpie Japanese Mayonnaise or Wasabi/Sriracha Flavour Mayonnaise 300g $3.00 @ Woolworths
Japanese "mayo" is not the same as traditional mayo. Not better - just different.
09/07/2021 - 09:09
mikeb commented on [Price Error] Seagate IronWolf 125 2TB NAS SSD $105.98 + Delivery @ Mwave
My order at megabuy got cancelled overnight. pfft.
09/07/2021 - 09:05
mikeb replied to iuselect on 4TB NAS Drives Seagate Ironwolf or WD Red Plus $143.20 ($139.62 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Futu Online/PCByte eBay
Used in a NAS that's operating as a plex server or attached to the shield which is operating as a plex server? If the former than yes. If...
16/06/2021 - 19:33
mikeb replied to RichardL on ½ Price Woolworths COOK Slow Cooked Beef Brisket 700g $8, Primo Kransky $8.50/kg @ Woolworths
I thought that but changed the store location to Melbourne & Sydney and they all say "unavailable".
09/06/2021 - 13:26
mikeb replied to Dentshop on ½ Price Woolworths COOK Slow Cooked Beef Brisket 700g $8, Primo Kransky $8.50/kg @ Woolworths
It's delicious. Corned beef is made from a brisket cut as well. The key is slow cooking.
09/06/2021 - 13:00
mikeb commented on ½ Price Woolworths COOK Slow Cooked Beef Brisket 700g $8, Primo Kransky $8.50/kg @ Woolworths
Nice one. All of these slow-cooked items from Woolies are excellent tasting, easy to finish off and good value when on special. I wouldn't...
08/06/2021 - 13:36
mikeb replied to seabombs on 20% off Plex Lifetime Pass (A$127.99) @ Plex.tv
I'd vote for the Nvidia shield. It can act as both server and client and is pretty bullet proof.
27/05/2021 - 08:32