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Any thinkpad. I have 3, 2 of which are on Linux, which works very well with Linux

Ubuntu Mate.

Just 3 things I'd do. 1. Pay for, by dealer and replace batteries. Not sure if this is a hybrid, but I don't mean the traction battery the…

Buy the best panel you can afford. Get an Android device and load Kodi. Even a Chromecast. Or a Mini PC. Or an Apple TV. However if you…

@thrifty mum ; I think they are all bastards in different ways. So, I guess it's finding the one that is less so. But I think you should…

Carefully inspect the red paint. Mazda have been repainting quite a lot of them - clear coat issues apparently - under warranty.…

Data point... Just bought a pair from JB (in-person), price matched - reluctantly. They only asked if I had a Telstra ID, which I did.

Thank-you!

Will this do both Fahrenheit and Celsius?

"No tradie wanted a no-repeat job, each one complained about the prior trade's work, many no-shows and you end up overpaying to get someone…

Smash Rear 1/4 window would be the cheapest way, I think.

Mitsubishi Electric Fridges - made in Japan. And you get to pay the Toyota Tax too! Miele D/W and W/M's (Only have experience with front…

I'd try an aftermarket light bar. QH are what they are, LED's (conversion) would be illegal. You can get a mounting kit that fits behind…

Aldi mobile, PAYG/365 day expiry after you top it up from the $5 credit included. I have a second device I just put $15 per year recharge,…

If you want a good free alternative, try Libre-office. Works very well, and will open any MS Office Proprietary files - .docx, .xlsx etc.…

Too expensive for what it is. However the ute's do hold their money, so there's that. As stated above, I would not go for an eco-lpi or…

I nearly got caught 6 months ago - but with a second hand car. Seller wanted cash - ~$16k. Went to bank, was told I had to 'make an…

Put a towbar on your existing car, then buy a cheap trailer. That's what I did when I did Reno's. Then sold trailer. Pay off house first.…

Yep. This is why I got rid of my Xiaomi. VoLTE, had to be 'hacked' to make it work, but after every OS update it would break again. I then…

I had a problem when converting my service, just a FYI..in case someone else has similar problems. The conversion would not complete on my…

When I booked, you select the multi pass (instead of Adult), then you fill in whomever is travelling and the discount code you receive when…

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My first deal, so go easy! Next week is a scheduled V/Line strike, so I booked a ticket for my S.O to catch the Portarlington Ferry to…

Brady Jones Hotel. Really nice rooms, but no car Parking. Top end of city close to China Town. Pub is next corner bar and Italian…

My significant other drives a Hybrid Camry for work - exclusively on country trips. The fuel economy on the open road is worse than around…

@Euphemistic - MY'11 Subaru Impreza. Mr Sleepy; 2003/4/5/6? Ford Falcon. Boat was a fiberglass fishing boat, dual cab ute the tug I think..

Whilst I think these cars are great value, particularly if you drive a old dunger, and need a more reliable car. I'd like to say this as…

Salvos for me. Thanks OZB!

I do similar, help choose, setup, deliver etc. I got caught out with a machine bought via a web picture - no display units physically in…

I think this point has been overlooked: Find something that ergonomically 'fits' you. Even things like a decent entertainment system would…