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mattyman commented on Nail in Tyre - Repair Cost?
Just be thankful it's not an EV tyre. 19" Michelin EV Pilot was quoted at $800 when I popped the side wall on the top of a retaining wall…
01/09/2025 - 22:14
mattyman replied to bargaino on Nail in Tyre - Repair Cost?
Nope. That tyre is done. It's on a part of the tyre where a lot of flex occurs so a patch is unlikely to hold.
01/09/2025 - 22:10
mattyman replied to Dr Phil on Questions for The Coffee Experts
Bitterness also comes from roasting the beans too long, so buying good beans helps with that too.
21/07/2025 - 11:50
mattyman replied to morebunnings on How Is AI Working for You
It's great for converting docker run commands to compose too.
14/07/2025 - 11:16
mattyman replied to Clickbait on How Is AI Working for You
Done. Can you please summarise the chat at this link? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/915102?page=1#comment-16721383 ## ChatGPT said:…
12/07/2025 - 14:19
mattyman commented on How Is AI Working for You
I use ChatGPT for most things. But it's only as a starting point or draft. I find jotting down ideas in point form and asking ChatGPT to…
12/07/2025 - 14:17
mattyman replied to jv on Sony Support Ignoring ACL Request
Nope. 5-8 years is reasonable.
05/07/2025 - 13:41
mattyman replied to jv on Sony Support Ignoring ACL Request
You need to go back and research the Xbox "red ring of death" fiasco and how the ACL worked with that.
05/07/2025 - 13:40
mattyman replied to stuffandthat on Used Tesla Vs New Chinese EV
BYD Sealion 7
02/07/2025 - 10:49
mattyman replied to alexdagr8 on Labor Open to New Ideas on Tax Reform
1. This is always done. Don't become DOGE. 2. I'm down with this. 3. We need immigration to do the jobs that we can't fill. 4. Agreed. 5.…
20/06/2025 - 15:30
mattyman replied to tenpercent on Will Anyone Buy The Trump T1 Smartphone if It Ever Comes to Australia?
Five Eyes is also known as Echelon. Thanks Tom Clancy.
19/06/2025 - 10:45
mattyman commented on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB $1,347 (Was $1,847) + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Dangit, I want that targetted coupon.
05/06/2025 - 17:08
mattyman commented on Just Bought a Used Car - When to Get Insurance?
Get a quote and a cover letter before you pick it up
03/06/2025 - 07:13
mattyman commented on Lian Li DAN-A3 Black Wooden 26L mATX Case $99 + Delivery @ PLE / Black (No Wood) $99 Delivered to Metro (VIC C&C) @ PC Case Gear
The wooden ones remind me of the inside of the elevators at work.
30/05/2025 - 11:59
mattyman commented on Lian Li DAN-A3 Wooden 26L Compact mATX Case (Black) $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C WA) @ PLE Computers
The front looks like the inside of the elevator at my work ...
11/05/2025 - 23:00
mattyman replied to screensaver on Beware NRMA Does Not Send Reminder if Your Green Slip Expires
You're essentially saying something that everyone knows. That's a freaking life rule not an NRMA rule. If you ignore something because…
11/05/2025 - 12:29
mattyman replied to lachlantula on Refund of US$456 (in Warranty, ~A$714) or US$200 (Out of Warranty) for Eligible Pixel 7a with Swollen Battery Issue @ Google
Samsung Note 7 literally got recalled twice and then discontinued for exploding batteries...
27/04/2025 - 11:59
mattyman replied to BinnyC on Lost Phone Pixel 7
Why do you have a spare phone? Drug deals?
19/04/2025 - 07:42
mattyman replied to dione on Help Me Choose a Monitor?
3060 will be fine for 3440x1440.
08/04/2025 - 15:47
mattyman replied to Neoika on Officeworks Declined My Price Beat in-Store
Gift cards cannot be used online.
30/03/2025 - 08:03
mattyman commented on Thoughts on Purchasing Second Hand Tesla in 2025 Considering Current Political Climate?
I wouldn't. I'm not sure that Tesla is going to be viable as a company for much longer. The current anti-Elon sentiment added to the…
26/03/2025 - 07:20
mattyman commented on [PC] Wing Commander 1+2, 3: Heart of The Tiger, 4: The Price of Freedom, 5: Prophecy Gold Edition $2.29 Each (DRM Free)@ GOG
I still have Wing Commander 1 on 5 1/4 inch floppy with the ships blueprints and Tigers Claw manual. I have Wing Commander 2 on 3.5" with…
11/03/2025 - 14:22
mattyman replied to McMaferMur on Does a Cheap Sit-Stand Motorised Desk Thats Half Decent Quality Exist?
Make sure to get the dual motor. The single motor struggles.
08/03/2025 - 12:14
mattyman commented on What Voice Communications Do You Use over The Internet?
They probably already have Facebook and Facebook Messenger. If they're anything like my folks you'll want to keep it as simple as possible.…
10/02/2025 - 10:45
mattyman commented on Locked inside my Alfa Romeo on a 38 Degree hot afternoon– Service Manager downplaying the incident
I just asked ChatGPT. Does this work? "If your Alfa Romeo Stelvio has lost all power (including battery failure), you may not be able to…
09/02/2025 - 12:39
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