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Yes, they typically have a lot more torque and can accelerate much faster. So they tend to wear tyres more quickly.

Tyres are something I would never go cheap on. I haven't heard of any of the brands you mention. When there's just a hand's width of rubber…

No wires. Just a lump sticking out of your USB port by a few millimetres.

It detects as a "ChipSailing" biometric device and installs the driver automatically. It works reliably, almost all the time unless I have…

Probably should point out that they have been previously used. "Used, Super Clean Server Pulls Grade-A Cosmetically Perfec Near New 100%…

I missed not having a fingerprint scanner on my new laptop, so I bought one from AliExpress for less than $20. I prefer the slimline ones.…

MSY are famous for attempting to deny warranty claims. They've been in trouble for it several times.

I recommend the x-shaped Panorama DMM-7 antennas. You can find them on Amazon. Just make sure you get the correct connectors -- some modems…

I missed that part, apologies. I thought it was the Qantas Signature card.

https://www.nab.com.au/content/dam/nabrwd/documents/terms-and-conditions/loans/nab-choice-package-terms-conditions.pdf

You can get this card with no annual fee if your mortgage is with NAB.

It's a few years ago, but we used Wilderness Motorhomes. They gave us a brand new European motorhome. Not cheap, but it was one of the best…

The one OP linked is currently 20% off on the INUI store. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/908109

Just use a broker, like Motorscout. It doesn't cost you anything and can save you thousands. I've used them twice and can't recommend their…

I have the one you linked and I'm really happy with it. It powers my laptop with no issues. Recharges very quickly at 65w, too. It…

Boost is the only MVNO that gets access to the full Telstra retail network. All the others like Belong, Aldi and Woolworths get access to…

I have a dual SIM phone. SIM1 is Boost (Full Telstra 5G network) and SIM2 is Amaysim (Optus 4G network). Out of a couple of hundred nights…

For me, mainly in state forests or beaches (when there's nobody around). The DJI software won't actually let you launch the drone if you're…

This is a great starter drone, I have one myself. There are reports of them randomly flying away and crashing though, check out…

I haven't used TrueNAS so can't really advise on the pros/cons, sorry. I boot from a high-endurance SSD into Proxmox, then boot ArcLoader…

Yes, the Intel N100 or N150 chipset is a much better option if you want to use hardware transcoding in Plex etc. I have a 2-bay N100-based…

I think it takes a few days for G'Day Parks to activate the Good Guys Commercial perk.

It's $500 cheaper at Good Guys Commercial -- $2794. I bought the 55" C7K version last month, it's excellent. Link, for those who have…

You can claim for anything maintenence-related. Just scan the receipt and lodge the refund claim via their portal. As long as you've built…

I found it too difficult to claim home electricity with SG Fleet for my Mitsubishi PHEV. They wanted a dedicated metered power circuit and…

I refuse to buy any ticket that offers nothing except the opportunity to buy stuff once I get inside.

Read the Oracle licencing agreement very carefully, it was updated last year. If you install a semi-modern version of Java on a single…

Volkscare in Boronia always looked after me. A fraction of the price of the stealerships.

I have the 55" version of this. It's fantastic.

I prefer RFC2549. https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2549