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Member Since | 03/02/2011 |
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Last Seen | 17/01/2021 |
Location | Sydney |
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malcom replied to
krammis76 on TP-Link Slim Wi-Fi Plugs KP105 $18, KP115 $22 @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)

I used a similar TP-Link smart plug for my Christmas tree. I also have a smart switch connected to my sandwich press which is integrated...

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prubie on Google Pixel 5 $749, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G $849, OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G $1199 & More + Plan Cost @ Telstra

Awesome! I'm still waiting for my Telstra order to ship. I know Pixel's are generally unlocked. Can you confirm that this is the case with...

Just be aware of the panel lottery with Hisense. I bought a 75" and it had terrible black uniformity with a huge area of backlight bleeding...

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dtgold on BOGOF Smart Wall Switches (eg 2x Connect 3 Gang Switch $59 C&C / + Delivery) @ Harvey Norman / Joyce Mayne

I’ve paired mine with motion sensors which will automatically turn the lights on (and off when there’s no motion after a delay). So I...

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watts on BOGOF Smart Wall Switches (eg 2x Connect 3 Gang Switch $59 C&C / + Delivery) @ Harvey Norman / Joyce Mayne

The deta switches are pretty good. Just had them installed yesterday and they're working perfectly.

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Vietsoldier on BOGOF Smart Wall Switches (eg 2x Connect 3 Gang Switch $59 C&C / + Delivery) @ Harvey Norman / Joyce Mayne

Looks like you can flash tasmota/esphome on them: https://templates.blakadder.com/connect_smarthome_CSH-SWTCH2.html This is a really good...

I just bought a 75Q8 which has terrible black uniformity, which I will be returning. There are apparently known quality control issues. If...

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grrrrr on Xiaomi Aqara Smart Window Door Sensor 2 Pack US$17.99 (~A$25.99) + Free Priority Shipping @ GeekBuying

I've used mine along the garage door rail/garage door for about 2 years now without a problem.

malcom commented on [PC] Humble Bundle: Just Drive. Project Cars 2, Assetto Corsa, Nascar Heat 4, $1.5 to $20
I've added the keys to Steam, however, I'm not seeing any of the games show up in my library. Anyone else running into this problem?

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4892 on Nintendo Switch 2019 Console with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Download $349 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Buy it now and again with the cash rewards tomorrow. That way you don't miss out :P

I followed this guide: https://howchoo.com/g/ndc3njbhytv/retroflag-gpi-setup

There are some folks working on getting it working with a Pi compute module. The cartridge is a bit bigger but not by much....

The resolution is a very retro 320x240. If you use RetroPie, you'll have to do some additional setup such as the safe shutdown script. I...

malcom posted a deal Retroflag GPi Case $95 + Shipping @ Core Electronics
The Retroflag GPi case allows you to build a retro gaming handheld with a Raspberry Pi Zero (I recommend Pi Zero W). Assembling and...

Darn..I bought it from Appliances Online a couple weeks ago. We made pizza dough with it the other day. Turned out awesome. No kneading...

malcom commented on BOSCH Wipers Starting from $15/P and OSRAM Upgrade Bulbs Starting from $25 + More @ Spare Parts Hub
Hi OP, What sizes are needed for a 2013 Toyota Prius V and also for a 2008 Toyota Prius. Thanks!

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ChiMot on Huawei W1 Watch Stainless Steel with Black Strap $230 AUD ($174.06 USD) Delivered @ Amazon

I have one and charge it every second day (with always on screen).

malcom commented on Planning for a New Car
Prius hybrid. You can probably grab a gen 3 (2009-2011) for under $15k. I have an Prius and a Prius V and they're fantastic cars. Cheap to...

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gadgetguy on Amazon Drive Free Unlimited Storage for 3 Months ($100 Per Year Thereafter)

Yes, MB/s.

I've been using Amazon cloud drive for a few months with a US account. I'm using duplicity to backup encrypted backups and haven't had any...

malcom commented on NEJM Knowledge + 1 Yr Subscription, 50% OFF - Internal Medicine Board Review $199, Family Medicine Review $175 USD
Also selecting Physician assistant student drops the cost. Not sure if that has an impact on any of the content though.

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malcom on Xiaomi Yeelight II RGB LED Light Bulb with Smart Phone Wi-Fi Control $19.99 US (~ $27 AU) @ Geekbuying

[@kwchaz](/comment/3824055/redir): Fair point. I am becoming more skeptical of Google as you're essentially "paying" for their services...

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kwchaz on Xiaomi Yeelight II RGB LED Light Bulb with Smart Phone Wi-Fi Control $19.99 US (~ $27 AU) @ Geekbuying

That's a deal breaker for me! If the bulbs require a connection to Xiaomi's servers, you're essentially giving them access to your home...

malcom commented on Xiaomi Yeelight II RGB LED Light Bulb with Smart Phone Wi-Fi Control $19.99 US (~ $27 AU) @ Geekbuying
Does anyone know if there is an API / tool to control these bulbs without the Xiaomi app?

malcom commented on Nexus 7 (2012) Dock $5 @ Harvey Norman
My instore pickup order got cancelled! Anyone having buyers remorse? Happy to cover the cost and shipping.

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[@inose](/comment/3456295/redir): Frankly, I don't care about my rep so much. I've only sold a few items on eBay and won't be selling...

What the deuce. For eBay to admit that is just shocking!

malcom commented on eBay's a terrible place for sellers!
I guess I just assumed that eBay would be fair about it when making these calls and actually consider the details of what happened. As a...

Lol. Sorry just wanted to put the whole story out there to get others' thoughts. Summary: Buyer purchases Fitbit. Buyer gives positive...