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Seems only select domains work with gmailify, everything else is just POP (which is all of mine). Sounds like I'm SOL. Fastmail is an…
Is Gmailify different to just setting up basic email fetching (and sending) within your existing gmail account? I've got about 5 different…
The Hawk commented on Still Thinking about Solar - Low Energy Usage
Long term average (over 7 years) in Victoria with 6.6kW of panels on a 5kW inverter was 32.9% of our usage covered by solar. That's down to…
The Hawk commented on McDonald's Monopoly vouchers
Last time around we took all our freebie tickets down on the last weekend you could redeem them and went to the counter and placed about 15…
I have a cheap soundbar with analog inputs bolted to the wall behind my screens. I had a failed PSU, but being external I found something…
How did I forget monitor arms! Yes! And get a single arm for each screen over multi-arm jobs. Since arms give you so much more of a range…
I get both sides of that, of course work should provide equipment to work... but then they could also say they do that in the office, you…
The Hawk commented on New to WFH - What Should I Get?
This won't all fit in your budget, but my thoughts. A good chair. Most stuff people have at home is not rated for 8 hour days. During COVID…
Usually the only real discounts on the new phones are the 10% Apple gift cards that come up from time to time. A couple of year ago I…
I'm still sad there are Ultra only faces, especially when the S10 is (mostly) better specced than the Ultra 1 and Ultra 2 outside of…
I have a simple script that basically just loops back on itself so you can paste a URL, it downloads... repeat until done. Beats having to…
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anilpnair on [Android, iOS] Free Lifetime Subscription for Motivated: Habit Tracker @ Google Play & Apple App Store
anilpnair on [Android, iOS] Free Lifetime Subscription for Motivated: Habit Tracker @ Google Play & Apple App StoreTook me a moment (and to re-read the instructions properly). You have to double tap on the text/title “Unlock the Best Version of…
The Hawk commented on AOOSTAR N1PRO Mini PC: N150, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Dual 2.5GB LAN, USB-C, W11 Pro, Wi-Fi 5 $223 Delivered @ AOOSTAR Amazon AU
My current pfsense box is running on a dedicated 4th Gen Intel box. I do consider upgrading to something smaller and more power efficient…
Last car I listed on marketplace with zero effort while I was sorting over the changeover for the new car. I hadn't even sorted the RWC at…
The Hawk replied to Wackojacko99 on [VIC] Claim a Free Day of Travel (Requires myki Touched on at Least 10 Days in July) @ Metro Trains
Wackojacko99 on [VIC] Claim a Free Day of Travel (Requires myki Touched on at Least 10 Days in July) @ Metro TrainsSchool holidays for half of that period too which kicks me below 10.
The Hawk replied to Tsubasa on Logitech MX Keyboard Battery Issue - Recommendation Which Replacement Battery to Use?
Tsubasa on Logitech MX Keyboard Battery Issue - Recommendation Which Replacement Battery to Use?Pfffft, moderate. Maybe my definition of easy/moderate/hard is different... but that's remove the feet, unscrew a couple of screws, pry it…
The Hawk commented on [VIC] Skybus Eastern Express (Melbourne Airport ↔ Eastern Suburbs) Introductory Fare: Adult $9.99 One-Way @ Skybus
Didn't this used to go to Ringwood too?
The Hawk commented on Laptop USB Dock & Charger
Something to be aware of if you buy some docks... I've got a Lenovo travel dock I was using for a temporary setup. As a dock it was fine…
The Hawk replied to Calmago on [Used] Dell Latitude 5420 14" Laptop: i5-1135G7 2.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 $199 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Calmago on [Used] Dell Latitude 5420 14" Laptop: i5-1135G7 2.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 $199 Delivered @ Australian Computer TradersDamn the need for sleep! Missed it again :P
The Hawk commented on [Used] Dell Latitude 5420 14" Laptop: i5-1135G7 2.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 $199 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Missed it (and probably by a lot). Would have been a great option for my kids who seem to actively destroy laptops at school.
While custom plates are clearly a luxury that isn't a necessity, the argument for this cost vs the issue of new plates is pretty valid....…
It's been a decade since I last needed a new one, but it's always been like this. Back in the day Jaycar would sell you something cheap or…
The Hawk replied to Micolash on Gaming PCs: R5-7500F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB $1188 | R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, 850W Gold PSU $2888 + Post @ TechFast
Micolash on Gaming PCs: R5-7500F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB $1188 | R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, 850W Gold PSU $2888 + Post @ TechFast34" ultra wide 3440 x 1440 == 27" 2560 x 1440 ... but WIIIIDEEEER (and is awesome). I don't know that I've seen a 34" at 1440, but hey,…
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All of the watches, Apple, Samsung, Garmin are that sort of cost when you buy the fancier ones. There are also lots of cheap versions that…
The Hawk commented on I Need a Fast Photo Scanner
That Epson photo fast is the correct answer for most people with a large pile of photos, they are stupid quick, double sided (for any notes…
The Hawk commented on Old Computer Making Loud Whirring Noises for The First Time, but It Got Quieter
I'm a tech guy and these sorts of stories make me sad, don't get me wrong, I'm all for keeping old machines running where possible and I've…
My process for my own soap, deodorant etc is to always have the one I'm using and a spare. As soon as I open the spare... it's not longer…
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