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That's an interesting possibility. Using the web version of Gmail, if anyone sends me an attachment of a word document, or an excel…

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tonester on Free Webpage Archive Access e.g. News and Other Online Media Content behind Paywalls @ archive.today

That free access to newspapers online uses Pressreader, which is probably available in every public library, and readable at home if you…

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miura on RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System with Timecode, 32-bit Float - $425.05 Delivered via Amazon US

My point is that "32-bit float" is entirely fake. ADC chips output integers, converting them to a 32-bit float doesn't give you any extra…

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BROKENKEYBOARD on RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System with Timecode, 32-bit Float - $425.05 Delivered via Amazon US

I found the original product announcement for the largest chip on the board:…

It is fantastic, although Yahoo should have been clearer that the "base name" can't be changed after it has been set. I wish I had taken…

OP, the tap says it uses "European Ultraflex PEX hoses". How often do these need to be replaced? Every ten years, like other flick mixers?

> Is Gmailify different to just setting up basic email fetching (and sending) within your existing gmail account? If you're fetching and…

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StorminNorman on RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System with Timecode, 32-bit Float - $425.05 Delivered via Amazon US

They'll still be buying all their semiconductors, resistors and capacitors from overseas. Some PCBs are still made in Australia, and you…

> There's too many features you miss out on with free providers Such as...?

Thanks, but I don't think that does what I'm looking for. Gomailify actually say "While the name is confusingly the same, Gmail's Gmailify…

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miura on RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System with Timecode, 32-bit Float - $425.05 Delivered via Amazon US

> working some sort of software to create a 32-bit float The points are: * They're using "bigger numbers" in an attempt to keep up with…

Russ commented on [NSW, QLD, ACT] Iceberg Lettuce $1.50 @ Harris Farm
I see claims online that iceberg lettuce lasts significantly longer if you remove the stem before storing it in the fridge. Can anyone back…

Russ commented on RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System with Timecode, 32-bit Float - $425.05 Delivered via Amazon US
Before anyone believes this is actually 32 bits, they should read my comment [HERE](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16295822/redir)…

The other email services I use ( mostly Yahoo) don't do forwarding except to their own accounts. And with Gmailify, I can reply to the…

> that is the first thing came with the google AI I did ask AI, and it told me a different story (that the reason is POP being insecure,…

Yahoo has an even better system, so if I delete one of those aliases, emails sent to that alias bounce. It's an excellent way to keep spam…

> with Google not reading all your emails from other email providers. Haha, more fool on them. The other email accounts are the ones I give…

> consider yourself lucky you got a warning I didn't get any warning. I was looking up why filters weren't applying to mail fetched by…

> and reason to discontinue, not enough people using it Google didn't say any such thing. You're making stuff up.

Russ posted a forum topic Warning: Google Discontinuing Gmailify in January 2026
If you're currently using Gmail's "Gmailify" feature to fetch emails from other email providers, and show them in your Gmail account, that…

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ozbargainer88 on ANA Return: SYD/PER to Tokyo from $889/$981, Sapporo fr $905, Osaka fr $970 & Fukuoka fr $902 (Fly Apr-Jun) @ flightfinderau

> option for daytime return flight are another bonus. Really? I find that a negative. Why pay to stay an extra night in a hotel? For…

Russ commented on Others Ways to Call 000?
> are there reliable alternatives to reaching 000 The most reliable way is to have a second SIM/eSIM with a different carrier, so even if…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

Correct. With NiMh batteries, the -dV/dT effect gets more difficult for the charger to detect if the charging takes too long. Because of…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

More info on the Lii-M4S: I've just been doing the "try charging a full battery" test to see how good the charger is at detecting full…

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fubarnator on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR

> Would you mind raising a ticket via your client portal? Thanks, shall do.

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zubzub on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR

Thanks, it appears I am already using Cloudflare. My Linux PC (the one mentioned above) says it's using 192.168.1.1 (my router) in…

Russ commented on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR
I'm with them on Opticomm, and lately I've been noticing dropouts that last up to a minute. Like you click a link to go to a webpage, and…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

I've borrowed an Lii-M4S from a work colleague, and had a play with it. Some of my comments above were incorrect. You need an external…

Russ commented on Cheapest Data Only Sim for Light Home Usage
I know I'm late to this conversation, but I'm also searching for a low data plan that lasts more than a month. I think I've found one, a…

Russ commented on Switch & Stay 45 Days for KrisFlyer Miles: Electricity, Gas, Internet, Solar 3000 / Mobile 1500 @ Econnex (Excl NT, Ergon QLD)
According to [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/singapore-krisflyer-mile-value), 3000 Krisflyer miles is worth 45USD,…
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