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Member Since 01/03/2011
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Location Melbourne

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smiley-k replied to aussieprepper on Ballistix Sport LT 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2400 $138.72 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Damn, bought one 16GB SODIMM but price already moved to $75. Dumb ass me didn't get around to placing the order in APP for the $10 promo...
29/05/2020 - 07:30
smiley-k replied to spedohero on 15% off 70 Selected Sellers @ eBay
I've heard of it being mentioned on the news - Harvey Norman enjoying stellar sales. But I haven't actually been to the shops for quite a...
15/05/2020 - 10:45
smiley-k commented on 15% off 70 Selected Sellers @ eBay
Is it just me or is there a real shortage of computer monitors around? Everywhere I looked in shops and online there are only crap and...
15/05/2020 - 10:33
smiley-k commented on $5.00 Cashback on $4.90 Catch Connect 40GB 30-Day SIM (ID 831) @ Cashrewards
Thank you TA. You are a legend. Can't understand how this could be sustainable but will come along for the ride while it lasts.
07/05/2020 - 11:20
smiley-k replied to nuttapillar on LG G8S Thinq 128GB 4GX (128GB/6GB) Black (Telstra Branded, Network UNLOCKED) $499 Free C&C/ $4.99 Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi
Agree good basic hygiene goes a long way. There are other security problems beyond shady sites. Say connecting to a public hotspot (at a...
07/05/2020 - 10:17
smiley-k replied to nuttapillar on LG G8S Thinq 128GB 4GX (128GB/6GB) Black (Telstra Branded, Network UNLOCKED) $499 Free C&C/ $4.99 Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi
Security updates are crucial in keeping your phone data safe.
07/05/2020 - 09:29
smiley-k commented on NUC and NAS for Security Cameras
On Windows platform Blue Iris is a popular choice for NVR software. Not the cheapest but highly recommended in terms of ease of use and...
06/05/2020 - 18:17
smiley-k replied to phillipdi on Configurable Australian PHD Intel Core i7 10th Gen Mini Desktop PC 240GB NVMe SSD 8GB DDR4 RAM $665.97 @ PhillipDi
By no means is this a criticism. Loojs like your lineup is similar to NUCs which have the same # of HDD bays.
06/05/2020 - 17:56
smiley-k replied to phillipdi on Configurable Australian PHD Intel Core i7 10th Gen Mini Desktop PC 240GB NVMe SSD 8GB DDR4 RAM $665.97 @ PhillipDi
Great job for providing alternatives to NUCs. Hope your business goes well.
06/05/2020 - 17:28
smiley-k replied to shaybisc on Configurable Australian PHD Intel Core i7 10th Gen Mini Desktop PC 240GB NVMe SSD 8GB DDR4 RAM $665.97 @ PhillipDi
Personally really like DeskMini A300 - especially having two HDD bays in addition to m.2. pity it seems to command a premium for what it is
06/05/2020 - 17:04
smiley-k replied to klaw81 on Telstra Mobile Broadband Plans Free Extra Data / Small 10GB -> 20GB / Medium 50GB -> 60GB / Large 100GB -> 200GB
any tutorials on how to do this? would be keen to learn more about this.
05/05/2020 - 16:22
smiley-k replied to Bamboozle on $100 Electricity Credit ($25 after 30, 90,180,270 Days) + $100 Referee + $100 Donation with Powershop Switch Your Mates
I've always been very impressed with Powershop's response time. Very quick replies after sending them a request on their website. No need...
05/05/2020 - 16:14
smiley-k replied to SirMurduck on $100 Electricity Credit ($25 after 30, 90,180,270 Days) + $100 Referee + $100 Donation with Powershop Switch Your Mates
Just as a reference point, Powershop is recommended as the top spot by the Vic government comparison website with my recent history of...
05/05/2020 - 16:12
smiley-k replied to twocsies on nbn 12/1 Unlimited Broadband with Phone $49/Mth for Seniors 60 and [email protected] Aussie Broadband
It's time for the customary comment of 5G rendering NBN obsolete.
01/05/2020 - 10:09
smiley-k replied to Bullion78 on Huawei P30 $0 | S20 128GB $599 with Telstra 12mth $65 60GB Plan @ JB Hi-Fi (Port-in Customers, In-Store Only)
Both are fantastic! You will not be disappointed. Check out some Youtube reviews for more details. Coming from a long-time Samsung user I...
30/04/2020 - 11:27
smiley-k replied to aja12 on Telstra Mobile Broadband Plans Free Extra Data / Small 10GB -> 20GB / Medium 50GB -> 60GB / Large 100GB -> 200GB
I am experiencing the exact opposite in my local area. Telstra mobile network heavily congested during WFH hours while Optus and Vodafone...
29/04/2020 - 10:40
smiley-k replied to ShipShapeRC on Valvoline Synpower 5W-30, 5W-40, FE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $38.39 (+ $20 Cashback via Redemption) @ Supercheap Auto
Fumoto valves save time and no more worries about stripping threads and rounding off the nut. Worthwhile investment if you intend to keep...
15/04/2020 - 22:53
smiley-k replied to qiqi1021 on Valvoline Synpower 5W-30, 5W-40, FE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $38.39 (+ $20 Cashback via Redemption) @ Supercheap Auto
Thank you. Can I use MST on a turbo charged petrol car, assuming compatible viscosity? Thought MST is mainly for diesel cars with DPFs
15/04/2020 - 22:33
smiley-k commented on Valvoline Synpower 5W-30, 5W-40, FE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $38.39 (+ $20 Cashback via Redemption) @ Supercheap Auto
Bugger, can't see BMW Longlife spec on this anymore.... I think in the old days it used to have it. oh well....
15/04/2020 - 21:36
smiley-k replied to Ghost47 on Consumer Discretionary Spending during COVID-19 - Are You Spending Less?
Gold and (carefully selected) healthcare/biotech.
14/04/2020 - 11:44
smiley-k commented on Consumer Discretionary Spending during COVID-19 - Are You Spending Less?
Spending a bit more at Bunnings since finally got around to catching up on the DIY maintenance and home improvements at home. Also trying...
14/04/2020 - 11:41
smiley-k replied to takezo on Free 90 day eLearning @ Tableau
Level of Detail comes to mind.
11/04/2020 - 21:49
smiley-k replied to Debuting on Free 90 day eLearning @ Tableau
People came from a wide variety of background. Some ppl benefit from some structured learning to help them get through the first hump in...
11/04/2020 - 18:20
smiley-k commented on [VIC] Free Telstra Sims or Dongles to Students without Internet
My local Telstra network is so congested that I hardly use its mobile inernet for work. Prior to the mass working from home it worked fine....
07/04/2020 - 12:34
smiley-k replied to hippyhippy on Free 3 Months of News Channels (CNN, MSNBC, BBC World News, etc) @ Fetch TV
As frustrating as things already are - could you please refrain from spreading such negativity? Maybe just classify these news as...
22/03/2020 - 23:29
smiley-k replied to mini_wombat on Energy Australia: up to $200 Cashback (New Signups: Gas & Electricity $200, Electricity $110, Gas $90) @ Cashrewards
I think that's the general theme in many industries. I am thinking telcos and private health insurance. The only way is to be diligent to...
06/03/2020 - 18:51
smiley-k replied to findingbargains on Energy Australia: up to $200 Cashback (New Signups: Gas & Electricity $200, Electricity $110, Gas $90) @ Cashrewards
No I am no accountant and share the same disgust over the use of tax havens and accounting tricks in profit transfer. Does anyone have...
06/03/2020 - 18:30